Tom Pagano is passionate about connecting high level talent with mission-based organizations. With extensive experience in strategic planning and leadership development, he teaches businesses to thrive in a way that reflects their core beliefs. Tom holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and theology from Franciscan University, he is a contributing author to Beautiful Hope (Beacon Publishing), and he resides in New Jersey with his wife Megan and their three children.

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Tom is co-founder and president of Mission Advantage, a world-class recruiting resource for nonprofits with ambitious missions. In this episode, Tom dives into the unique challenges Catholic businesses face when hiring Gen Z, discussing generational differences in work expectations, values, and communication styles that can create hurdles during the recruitment process. Tom shows us how to bridge the gap between traditional business practices and the needs of a new generation, while maintaining a mission-driven, faith-centered workplace.

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Craig Miller was a successful Silicon Valley sales and marketing leader, working in senior leadership for global Fortune 100 companies. His love of his Catholic faith moved him to transition from the secular world to Catholic ministry. Craig worked alongside Curtis Martin for more than a decade as a central leader in overall mission and strategy, overseeing all aspects of operations, administration, finance, and development. He and his wife Melissa reside in Genesee, Colorado, and are blessed with six children.Show InformationFOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) has a specific mission: to form Catholic missionaries rooted in Church teaching, prayer, Scripture and evangelization. Craig Miller, former FOCUS president and current CEO of FOCUS Mission Foundation, has been integral in leading the mission by applying secular business strategies and metrics. Craig’s insights demonstrate how you can apply to your ministry for-profit business principles that will help you maximize your impact.Subscribe to the show on your favorite platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/shows/thecatholicentrepreneurMission Advantage - If you are looking to hire a senior executive for your Catholic non-profit, discover Mission Advantage because the most important missions in the world will only go as far as the talent they attract and retain. Visit MissionAdv.org or call 800-233-5052.

Commenting on a study showing the average person is more afraid of public speaking than death, Comedian Jerry Seinfeld quipped, “This means that the average person attending a funeral would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy.” Everyone can benefit from honing his or her public speaking skills. This episode’s guest, public speaking coach Lorraine Ranalli, explains how focusing on improving content and delivery, while engaging in deliberate practice, will reduce nervousness. Lorraine explains the primary reason why people get nervous at the prospect of public speaking, and simple methods for dealing with it. You’ll learn practical strategies as Lorraine and Matt exchange anecdotes about their respective speaking experiences. Plus, TCE is distributing free copies of Lorraine’s book of public speaking tips. Guest | Lorraine Ranalli Loraine’s career began as a reporter and personality on several Philadelphia radio and TV outlets. With a range of experience from broadcast to boardroom, Lorraine has developed soft skills training programs such as Speaking for Success, Communication Principles, and Business Writing that Works. She is the author of Impact: Deliver Effective, Meaningful, and Memorable Presentations, a pocket guide of more than 200 public speaking tips. Lorraine blended faith, family, and fun in her cultural narrative Gravy Wars: South Philly Foods, Feuds, and Attytudes, a work that led to the creation of the comedic stage show, La Famiglia. Sign up for our email list: https://catholicentrepreneur.org Subscribe to the show on your favorite platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/shows/thecatholicentrepreneur Download free resources from our various guests: https://catholicentrepreneur.org/resources