The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA
Andrew Temte
Elevate Your Leadership Journey Through Authentic Conversations with Business Leaders
In business, balancing acts are everywhere. Join Dr. Andrew Temte for The Balancing Act Podcast—an award-winning leadership development podcast featuring authentic, in-depth conversations with accomplished business leaders, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who share the real stories behind their professional success.
What You'll Discover:
Each episode explores the critical skills and balancing acts that define exceptional leadership through engaging conversations covering:
Leadership development and executive management strategies
Organizational health, trust, and workplace accountability
Employee engagement and team performance optimization
Communication skills and business transformation
Financial acumen and business decision-making
Career acceleration strategies and professional growth
Continuous improvement and lifelong learning principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Emerging trends in AI, technology, and workforce development
The Balancing Act Format:
Every episode features four powerful segments:
Origin Stories - Discover how today's leaders began their professional journeys
Rocket Booster Moments - Learn about the pivotal events that accelerated their careers
Deep Dive Conversations - Explore timely business topics with actionable insights you can apply immediately
Lightning Round Questions - Quick-fire questions that reveal your guests' perspectives on leadership, success, and life
With over 200 episodes, The Balancing Act examines business challenges from multiple perspectives, giving you comprehensive insights into the skills that drive workplace success.
Your Host:
Dr. Andrew Temte is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and bestselling author of "Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire" and "The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows." As a thought leader on leadership development, organizational health, and corporate learning, Andy brings deep expertise in professional education and business management to every conversation. He holds a PhD in finance from the University of Iowa and the CFA designation, with over 15 years of university teaching experience.
Who Should Listen:
Perfect for aspiring leaders, mid-level managers seeking executive roles, C-suite executives refining their approach, entrepreneurs building their businesses, and anyone committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
New episodes weekly. Subscribe today and elevate your leadership journey.
In business, balancing acts are everywhere. Join Dr. Andrew Temte for The Balancing Act Podcast—an award-winning leadership development podcast featuring authentic, in-depth conversations with accomplished business leaders, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who share the real stories behind their professional success.
What You'll Discover:
Each episode explores the critical skills and balancing acts that define exceptional leadership through engaging conversations covering:
Leadership development and executive management strategies
Organizational health, trust, and workplace accountability
Employee engagement and team performance optimization
Communication skills and business transformation
Financial acumen and business decision-making
Career acceleration strategies and professional growth
Continuous improvement and lifelong learning principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Emerging trends in AI, technology, and workforce development
The Balancing Act Format:
Every episode features four powerful segments:
Origin Stories - Discover how today's leaders began their professional journeys
Rocket Booster Moments - Learn about the pivotal events that accelerated their careers
Deep Dive Conversations - Explore timely business topics with actionable insights you can apply immediately
Lightning Round Questions - Quick-fire questions that reveal your guests' perspectives on leadership, success, and life
With over 200 episodes, The Balancing Act examines business challenges from multiple perspectives, giving you comprehensive insights into the skills that drive workplace success.
Your Host:
Dr. Andrew Temte is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and bestselling author of "Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire" and "The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows." As a thought leader on leadership development, organizational health, and corporate learning, Andy brings deep expertise in professional education and business management to every conversation. He holds a PhD in finance from the University of Iowa and the CFA designation, with over 15 years of university teaching experience.
Who Should Listen:
Perfect for aspiring leaders, mid-level managers seeking executive roles, C-suite executives refining their approach, entrepreneurs building their businesses, and anyone committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
New episodes weekly. Subscribe today and elevate your leadership journey.
Episodes
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Jul 3, 2025 • 40min
The Power of the Second Chance (with Andy Rosen)
It's a very special episode of the Balancing Act Podcast! We're celebrating our 200th episode with a return to the show's beginnings and a conversation with Kaplan's Chairman & CEO, Andy Rosen.
In this 200th installment of the show, I welcome back my former boss for an unforgettable episode full of insight, candor, and warmth. Rosen opens up about how a rare heart condition almost ended his life as a child and how surviving it shaped his outlook on life, work, and leadership. Rosen and I explore Kaplan’s growth, the promise of AI in education, and the balancing act between innovation and consistency in a fast-changing world.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Jun 26, 2025 • 45min
Navigating Personal Healthcare Misinformation (with Dr. Brandon Temte)
What is evidence-based medicine and why should healthcare consumers care? What role does cognitive bias play in everyday healthcare decisions? What separates a quality, informative research paper from dubious, low quality research papers? As a healthcare consumer, how can you tell the difference?
To help answer these questions, we have Dr. Brandon Temte joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Brandon is the outgoing Chief Pulmonary and Critical Care fellow at the University of Wisconsin, where he will be staying as faculty in the fall of this year.
Tune into episode 199 for an update on Brandon's story (he is our FIRST repeat guest) and his thoughts and guidance on how to navigate through the mis- and disinformation that is seemingly everywhere on the internet.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Jun 19, 2025 • 37min
The Power of OKRs (with Philipp Schett)
What is the Objectives & Key Results (OKR) framework? Why is the measurement and transparency of operating results so important to organizational health? How does the adoption of the OKR framework help make achieving balance between trust and accountability more achievable?
To help answer these questions, we have Philipp Schett joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Philipp is the founder and CEO of Wave Nine – a strategy execution consultancy focused on helping companies get the most out of the OKR framework.
Tune into episode 198 to hear Philipp's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on the use of OKRs to improve organizational trust and accountability.
To learn more about Philipp Schett, visit: https://wavenine.com/
To learn more about Andrew Temte, visit: https://www.andrewtemte.com
Jun 12, 2025 • 33min
Sawubona Leadership (with Susan Inouye)
What is Sawubona Leadership? Should generational differences be considered when investing in organizational health? Does cross-generational mentorship lead to improved employee engagement?
To help answer these questions, we have Susan Inouye joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Susan is an executive coach, author of Leadership’s Perfect Storm, and co-founder of Sawubona Leadership. With a two-decade career helping to transform over 600 companies, she’s renowned for integrating millennial insights into corporate strategy.
Tune into episode 197 to hear Susan's story, her career rocket-booster moment, and her thoughts on mentorship, Sawbona Leadership, and the importance of millennial insights to organizational health.
To learn more about Susan Inouye, visit: https://susaninouye.com/
To learn more about Andrew Temte, visit: https://www.andrewtemte.com
Jun 5, 2025 • 39min
Demystifying the Business of Music (with Lionel Lodge)
What are the top three ways musicians can make money from their work? What is sync licensing and why does it matter to a musician's economic success? Why is understanding the business side of music as, or more, important than the intellectual property creation process?
To help answer these questions, we have Lionel Lodge joining us this week on the Balancing Act Podcast. Lionel is the co-founder and CEO of SyncLodge–an award winning music IP management platform, and is on the board of The International Association for Artists & Rightsholders (IAFAR). We’re going to be talking about demystifying the business side of the music industry.
Tune into episode 196 to hear Lionel's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on the business side of the music industry.
To learn more about Lionel and SyncLodge, visit: https://synclodge.com/
To learn more about Andrew Temte, visit: https://www.andrewtemte.com
May 29, 2025 • 41min
Empowering Future Physicians (with Dr. Brandon Deason)
Why is a growth mindset essential for success in medical careers? What should high school students be doing to set themselves up for success in their journey to becoming a doctor? Why is building mental resilience one of the most important things a prospective physician can do?
To help answer these questions, we have Brandon Deason joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Brandon is the founder, CEO, and lead educator at DDQX Learning, a medical education business operating with the mission to empower medical students to graduate with greater mental resilience, reduced financial burden, and improved clinical reasoning.
Tune into episode 195 to hear Brandon's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on the future of medical education and physician training.
Learn more about Brandon Deason at: https://ddqxlearning.org/about-us/
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com
May 22, 2025 • 29min
Transforming Workplace Culture (with Brett Hoogeveen)
How can leaders build a "great place to work" organizational culture? What are the twenty tenets of culture? What's the one thing that will torpedo a journey to build a great corporate culture that most leaders aren't thinking about?
To help answer these questions, we have Brett Hoogeveen joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Brett is a co-founder of BetterCulture, a technology and training company intently focused on making the world a better place to work. He’s a former engineer, an experienced healthcare executive, a coach, consultant, trainer, entrepreneur, startup investor, and keynote speaker.
Tune into episode 194 to hear Brett's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on building great corporate cultures.
Visit Brett's website for more into: https://betterculture.com/thebalancingact/
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com
May 15, 2025 • 35min
Balancing Humanity & Technology (with Kate O'Neill)
What does it mean to be a 'tech humanist?' What are the most common challenges of technical transformation projects? Should business leaders 'move fast and break things' or is there another approach?
To help answer these questions, we have Kate O'Neill joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Known globally as the 'Tech Humanist,' Kate is a leading voice on AI ethics, responsible tech, and human-centric digital transformation. As a sought-after expert, she advises Fortune 500 leaders and speaks at high-profile events worldwide on navigating our tech-driven future while prioritizing human experiences.
Tune into episode 193 to hear Kate's story, her career rocket-booster moment, and her thoughts on the all-important balancing act between technology and humanity.
Learn more about Kate O'Neill at: https://www.koinsights.com/about-kate/
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com
May 8, 2025 • 33min
The Business of Broadway (with Broadway Producer - Jeffrey Seller)
What does it mean to be a Broadway producer? What are the most important skills an aspiring Broadway producer needs to hone? What's the most important balancing act a Broadway producer has to play?
To help answer these questions, we have Jeffrey Seller joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Jeffrey is one of the most successful American producers of our time. He produced the Tony Award–winning musicals Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights, and Hamilton. His shows have garnered twenty-two Tony Awards, including four for Best Musical. Jeffrey is the author of Theater Kid: A Broadway Memoir which landed on store shelves on May 6.
Tune into episode 192 to hear Jeffrey's amazing story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on what it takes to succeed on the business-side of Broadway.
Pick up your copy of Theater Kid today at: https://www.amazon.com/Theater-Kid-Broadway-Jeffrey-Seller/dp/1668064189
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com
May 1, 2025 • 34min
A Culture of Continuous Improvement (with Scott Burgmeyer)
Why do so many continuous improvement journeys fail? What are the essential ingredients to any successful continuous improvement journey? What's the link between continuous improvement and change management principles?
To help answer these questions, we have Scott Burgmeyer joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Scott is the founder and CEO of BecomeMore Group, a business transformation and optimization consultancy. Scott is also the co-author of Chief Optimization Officer: Shattering the Status Quo.
Tune into episode 191 to hear Scott's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on all things continuous improvement and business transformation.
Learn more about Scott Burgmeyer at: https://www.becomemoregp.com/
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com
