What do you do when you, the CEO, are the one who is depressed? What are the dangers of admitting you are depressed? How do you get help? Dr. Clarence Shuler, President and CEO of Building Lasting Relationships is also an award winning speaker and the author of 10 books. Today he shares his personal journey with depression. In this transparent and vulnerable conversation Dr. Shuler talks about his struggles with self-worth and validation and how God met and healed him in the dark place.

His latest book written with his counselor and co-author, Dr. Monique S. Gadson, is “Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace.” Join Dr. Karen as she and Dr. Shuler explore the depths of depression and how to get out.

Contact Dr. Shuler at ClarenceShuler.com

Get his latest book, “Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace.”

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Award winning UK based artist Louis Parsons unlocks our ability to see the unique symphony of light that resides inside each of us. Louis creates paintings that capture the personality of the person and/or the soul of the business.  His SoulScape process invites the recipient to ignite the spark within. Together artist and recipient connect and step into the unknown together to create that which is beyond them both.

Louis Parsons’ inspired works reside worldwide with celebrities, world class athletes, leading edge philosophers, select Four Seasons Hotels, and corporate business offices. Join Dr. Karen for a journey of the soul as she and Louis explore specific art pieces and describe the role of creativity in life and leadership.

Contact Louis at LouisParsons.com

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Social Entrepreneur Benedicte Early and her husband, Gene, have been a spiritual power couple since God brought them together more than 40 years ago.

As the first saleswoman for Jockey men’s wear in Scandinavia, Benedicte subsequently led elsewhere in significant sales, marketing, and leadership development roles. She also served on the Women’s Aglow Ministry Board and as a missionary for Youth With a Mission (YWAM).  Gene co-founded Genomic Health and served as Vice Chancellor of Operations at the University of the Nations in Kona, HI. He recently spoke with Dr. Karen in Episode # 412.

On today’s episode, they speak with Dr. Karen about building their marriage, businesses, and ministries around trust, healing, and their complementary gifts.

Reach Benedicte Early at benedicte.early@mac.com and Gene Early at gene.early@gmail.com

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Company culture is a fundamental part of every organization and has the power to determine long-term viability. Today’s guest, Gene Early, is an accomplished entrepreneur who co-founded Genomic Health, a Silicon Valley molecular diagnostic company and trailblazer in personalized medicine. Gene was also the first to bring the globally recognized Neuro-Linguistic Programming process to Europe. He has a PhD in leadership and organizational development and works as a strategic advisor to global leaders.

Today on The Voice of Leadership, Gene shares his insights on the importance of innovation, system transformation, and personalized solutions to meet the rapid rate of change and enhance constituency loyalty. He also speaks with Dr. Karen about his faith journey and a special life-changing encounter with God.

Reach Gene Early at gene.early@gmail.com. Find his books and articles on Amazon and LinkedIn

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