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????JUST. DROPPED. TODAY.???? The latest episode of THE POWER OF NINE PODCAST! ??Listen to Episode 88, "Preparing Our Future Leaders" wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on our YouTube channel. Links in comments. ?? In this episode, host Aaron Eggert ???welcomes Sara Dziuk, CEO of Junior Achievement North, to discuss her journey from growing up in Southern Minnesota to leading an organization dedicated to preparing our future generations of leaders so they have the essential skills and competencies to live choice-filled lives. They discuss her early ambition and disciplined approach to education, her significant career transitions, and her return to Junior Achievement during a pivotal time. Sarah reflects on her leadership style, the importance of mentorship, how COVID forced innovation in education, and her recent appointment to a global leadership cohort representing the United States. This episode highlights Sarah's steadfast commitment to community, education, and empowering the next generation. Plus, her love of pasta, wine, and escape rooms. ??????? ::: Coalition9 is a member-centric community for leaders and entrepreneurs that offers diverse peer-to-peer advisory groups, interactive learning, events, and an online communication platform. We're Changing Business Nine Leaders at a Time and Good People Need to Know Good People.?????? ::: ??Don’t miss an episode—subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the podcast, help others discover The Power of Nine through your review! And please visit our Community Supporters. Along with our valued Members, they help make this podcast possible and strengthen the Coalition9 Community. PROSPERING LEVEL ?Boulay? ?Insperity? - Sally Biel, MBA ?Pivotal Advisors, LLC? ?Tradition Capital Bank? ?UnitedHealthcare? ?Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting? THRIVING LEVEL ?All In One Accounting? ?Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. CPAs and Business Advisors? ?Caissa Wealth Strategies? ?Christensen Group Insurance? ?Security Bank & Trust Co.? ?Seiler Law PLLC? EVOLVING LEVEL ?Alliant Insurance Services? ?Bauer Design Build? ?BeyonDesign ? ?Cox Insurance? EOS - ?Justin Cox?, ?Tom Halloran?, ?Mike Jones? ?Madeira Partners? ?Modern Foundation | Digital Marketing Agency? ?Sales Homie #PowerOfNinePodcast #Coalition9 #AaronEggert #SaraDziuk #JuniorAchievementNorth #FutureLeaders #Education #ExperientialLearning #LeadershipExchangeAndDevelopment #LEAD

At Coalition9, we believe that good people need to know good people. It's what makes our C9 Community thrive. Today we're highlighting how one of our Community Supporters can help YOU thrive in business and in life. Community Supporter Highlight: ?UnitedHealthcare? For more than four decades, UnitedHealthcare has delivered on its mission of helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone. Headquartered in Minnesota, UnitedHealthcare is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group, a diversified health and well-being company. Services: ?? UnitedHealthcare is the health benefits business of UnitedHealth Group, a health care and well-being company working to help build a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes, and experiences. ?? In the United States, UnitedHealthcare offers health benefit programs for all ages and lifestyles. This includes individuals, employers, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Learn more + connect: Link in comments. #c9communitysupporters #UnitedHealthcare #healthinsurance #thepowerofnine #coalition9

?? Announcing Coalition9's April SPARK Series Event—a Breakfast Pop-In + C9 Gives Foundation Launch Party! ??? Wednesday, April 16, 2025 ?? 8:30 to 10:30 AM ?? Tradition Capital Bank in Edina For this SPARK Series Breakfast Pop-In event, we're bringing the Coalition9 Community together at C9 Community Supporter Tradition Capital Bank in Edina for breakfast, relationship building, and the official launch of the C9 Gives Foundation! Attendees can pop in as their schedules allow. We’ll have a short program starting at 9:15 AM to introduce the foundation, board of directors, mission, and guiding principles. Not familiar with the C9 Gives Foundation? It’s been in the works behind the scenes, and this is your first chance to get all the details! A light breakfast will be provided. This is a C9 Members-only event. We couldn't put on events of this caliber without our Community Supporters! Check them out—we highly recommend them!?? PROSPERING LEVEL ?Boulay? ?Insperity - Sally Biel, MBA? ?Pivotal Advisors, LLC? ?Tradition Capital Bank? ?UnitedHealthcare? ?Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting? THRIVING LEVEL ?All In One Accounting? ?Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. CPAs and Business Advisors? ?Caissa Wealth Strategies? ?Christensen Group Insurance? ?Security Bank & Trust Co. ?Seiler Law PLLC? EVOLVING LEVEL ?Alliant Insurance Services? ?Bauer Design Build? ?BeyonDesign ? ?Cox Insurance? EOS - ?Justin Cox?, Tom Halloran?, ?Mike Jones? ?Madeira Partners? ?Modern Foundation | Digital Marketing Agency? ?Sales Homie #c9spark #breakfastpopin #foundationlaunch #c9givesfoundation #leadershipcommunity #coalition9

At Coalition9, we believe that good people need to know good people. It's what makes our C9 Community thrive. Today we're highlighting how one of our Community Supporters can help YOU thrive in business and in life. Community Supporter Highlight: ?Tradition Capital Bank? Tradition Capital Bank is a local bank that has the products and capabilities to service middle market companies, nonprofits and their owners, employees, and families by offering a high-touch approach paired with customizable solutions. Think of them as your nimble allies serving with generosity, care, and precision. They start with the assumption that there’s always more to learn, try, and discover—aiming to find the “best yes” for whomever they have the privilege of working alongside. From a foundation of trust, they take disciplined, smart risks to help people grow beyond what even they thought possible. Tradition Capital Bank is the second largest, privately owned bank headquartered in the Twin Cities and with locations in Edina, Wayzata, and North Oaks, Minnesota—alongside their office in Scottsdale, Arizona. They are committed to big bank offerings with a small bank ethos. Let the Tradition Capital Bank team be the friend you need in your next financial move. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Learn more: ?? Link in comments. #C9CommunitySupporter #TraditionCapitalBank #LocalBank #BusinessBanking #PersonalBanking #ThePowerOfNine #WeBuildYourTribe #Coalition9

?? Hot off the (digital) press! Now available: the Coalition9 Community News - March ???? edition! Interested in joining our growing community? ?Sign up for the C9 Community News to receive the latest updates on group openings, events, and opportunities to connect: ??Link in comments. #c9communitynews #powerofninepodcast #thepowerofnine #webuildyourtribe #coalition9

C9 Team Member Spotlight?: Meet Katie Walter, one of Coalition9’s group facilitators! Katie joined the Coalition9 Community as a Member in December 2021 and, driven by her passion for leadership and connection, stepped into a facilitator role in October 2022. As a facilitator, she helps guide and support leaders in creating the careers and lives they want. As both a facilitator and a valued Member of the C9 Community, Katie brings imagination, connection, and empathy to everything she does. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations, encouraging growth, and helping leaders navigate challenges with confidence. We’re grateful to have Katie on the C9 Team! Learn more about Katie from her C9 Team Profile on our website. ??Link in comments. #C9TeamMember #C9facilitator #GroupFacilitator #KatieWalter #Trellis #FRAK #FractionalConference #GoodPeople #ThePowerOfNine #WeBuildYourTribe #Coalition9

?? A NEW episode of THE POWER OF NINE PODCAST is out now! Check out episode 87, "Launching Careers at the Entry Level," on your favorite podcast platform, or watch on our YouTube channel. Links in comments. ?? This week, Brian Johnson, Founder of Katapult Network, joins host and Coalition9 Founder Aaron Eggert ??? to talk about transforming the entry-level hiring process. Brian shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Southern Minnesota to becoming a leader in talent strategy. ???? They dive into the challenges young professionals face when transitioning from education to the workforce, the disconnect between educational institutions and job market expectations, and how companies can better support early-career talent. Plus, Brian shares his entrepreneurial lessons from launching Katapult Network—along with his love for thrifting, antique picking, ???? Star Wars memorabilia, and playing pranks! ???? ::: Coalition9 is a member-centric community for leaders and entrepreneurs that offers diverse peer-to-peer advisory groups, interactive learning, events, and an online communication platform. We're Changing Business Nine Leaders at a Time and Good People Need to Know Good People.?????? ::: ??Don’t miss an episode—subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the podcast, help others discover The Power of Nine through your review! And please visit our Community Supporters. Along with our valued Members, they help make this podcast possible and strengthen the Coalition9 Community. PROSPERING LEVEL ?Boulay? ?Insperity? - Sally Biel, MBA ?Pivotal Advisors, LLC? ?Tradition Capital Bank? ?UnitedHealthcare? ?Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting? THRIVING LEVEL ?All In One Accounting? ?Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. CPAs and Business Advisors? ?Caissa Wealth Strategies? ?Christensen Group Insurance? ?Security Bank & Trust Co.? ?Seiler Law PLLC? EVOLVING LEVEL ?Alliant Insurance Services? ?Bauer Design Build? ?BeyonDesign ? ?Cox Insurance? EOS - ?Justin Cox?, ?Tom Halloran?, ?Mike Jones? ?Madeira Partners? ?Modern Foundation | Digital Marketing Agency? ?Sales Homie #ThePowerOfNinePodcast #Coalition9 #BrianJohnson #KatapultNetwork #BusinessPodcast #AaronEggert #LaunchingCareers #TalentStrategy

At Coalition9, we believe that good people need to know good people. It's what makes our C9 Community thrive. Today we're highlighting how one of our Community Supporters can help YOU thrive in business and in life. Community Supporter Highlight: ?Pivotal Advisors? Are you struggling with consistent sales growth, hiring challenges, or accurate forecasting? At Pivotal Advisors, LLC, they specialize in transforming these obstacles into opportunities. Their tailored solutions are designed to elevate your sales team's performance and drive revenue growth. Pivotal Advisors' three core services are: ?? Sales Advisory Program: Senior Advisors works hand-in-hand with your sales leader to build out your Sales Operating System and develop their sales leadership skills. ?? Fractional Sales Management: If you're without a dedicated sales leader, Pivotal Advisors' experienced Senior Advisors step in to design and implement systems and processes while also managing your team ?? Pivotal Peak Alliance: Their membership-based sales leader peer community allows sales leaders to learn sales management best practices, get access to tools, and evolve with fellow sales leaders.? ? Partner with Pivotal Advisors to overcome your sales challenges and achieve sustainable growth. ?? Link in comments. #C9CommunitySupporter #PivotalAdvisors #SalesGrowth #SalesLeadership #SalesStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #ThePowerOfNine #WeBuildYourTribe #Coalition9

C9 Team Member Spotlight?: Meet Heather Willems, one of Coalition9's group facilitators! Coalition9 first partnered with Heather and TwoLine Studios in August 2021, when she brought her talent for live graphic recording to a C9 event. Soon after, she joined as a C9 Member in the fall of 2021. Her deep connection to the community and passion for leadership led her to transition into a facilitator role in November 2023, where she now helps guide and support leaders on their growth journeys. Heather brings a unique blend of creativity, problem-solving, and deep listening to the C9 Community. Whether through words or pictures, she has a true superpower for reflecting what she hears—helping leaders feel seen, heard, and inspired. We’re so grateful to have Heather on the C9 Team! Learn more about Heather from her C9 Team Profile on our website. ??Link in comments. #C9TeamMember #C9facilitator #GroupFacilitator #HeatherWillems #TwoLineStudios #GoodPeople #ThePowerOfNine #WeBuildYourTribe #Coalition9

At Coalition9, we believe that good people need to know good people. It's what makes our C9 Community thrive. Today we're highlighting how one of our Community Supporters can help YOU thrive in business and in life. Community Supporter Highlight: ?Insperity - Sally Biel, MBA? Insperity helps companies harness the power of HR. They emphasize that human resources is a key driver of growth and contributes to a business’s bottom line. Insperity is a full service HR solution helping companies with a lot of issues business owners are facing today. Services: ?? Retaining top talent ?? Improving company culture with a remote workforce ?? Diversity and inclusion ?? Better benefits with a cost containment strategy ?? High-touch high-tech platform for HR Connect with Sally Biel, MBA to learn more! ?? Website link in comments. #c9communitysupporter #insperity #hr #humanresources #HRThatMakesaDifference #thepowerofnine #webuildyourtribe #coalition9