Firefighter/Paramedic, SWAT, and Battalion Chief: Above The Line

August 4, 2023
Hosted by Dr. Cathy Greenberg and Matthew Werner

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Dustin Konkal is a 19-year veteran fire fighter/paramedic turned visionary leader for one of the largest populated cities in South Florida. Having received special commendations and named fireman of the year in 2015, Dustin currently serves as a Battalion Chief. In 2013 his vision for a SWAT medic program became a reality when he developed and implemented the first program of its kind. As the SWAT Medic Team Leader and instructor, he manages all aspects of the medical program that serves police officers and citizens in providing immediate medical care during high-risk operations such as hostage rescue, barricaded subjects, and active assailant situations. Join us as Dustin reveals tactics and strategies serving as a Firefighter, a SWAT Medic, and a Battalion Chief in circumstances no one can imagine or predict.

Strategies for Turbulent Times: A Plan for the Unknown

Fridays at 8 AM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel

We are elite professionals challenging leaders in all walks of life to reach inside their personal intestinal fortitude creating success techniques during turbulent times developing a FEARLESS CLIMATE! Being a leader post 2020 has certainly brought its own unique and persistent challenges. As we all continue to chart rocky waters for unrelenting growth and the wellbeing needed for peak performance, we’ll provide a compass and navigation system we believe anyone can incorporate in every show, to be better equipped and positioned to lead effectively. Join us live Fridays at 8 AM PST, and on demand to learn “Strategies for Turbulent Times” on every program featuring your co-hosts, Matthew Werner, former US Navy Special Warfare Operator; with over 25 years of experience executing over 20 high risk missions around the globe; and Dr. Cathy Greenberg multiple, # 1 Wall Street Journal, #2 New York Times and Amazon International Best Selling Author on the science of emotional and social intelligence, courage and resilience with special guests curated to meet the needs of a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Chaotic and Ambiguous).

Dr. Cathy Greenberg and Matthew Werner

Dr. Cathy L. Greenberg coaches leading executives and entire companies using her proven “Happiness=Profit” business strategies for life. Dr. Greenberg, a certified executive/personal coach, leadership expert and executive in her own right, formerly at two of the world’s leading consultancies, she co-founded h2c, LLC (Happy Companies. Healthy People) where she shares the power of combining leadership with the science of happiness to develop the skills you need to soar to success and profitability in today’s challenging environment. An author of multiple bestsellers and much-in-demand conference speaker, Dr. Greenberg advises individuals and groups from New York to Dubai. Her research and writing partners include Warren Bennis, Noel Tichy and Marshall Goldsmith. Dr. Greenberg lives a happy, successful life circling the globe with offices in Philadelphia and Tucson.


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