Episodes

  • Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Jim Reiman
    Sep 5 2024

    Negotiations may be complex; negotiating is not! Creating options and choosing which to pursue (and how to pursue them) is what distinguishes the skilled and effective negotiator from the less successful one. This book provides both the tools and the analytical framework to identify and pursue one’s options, achieve better results, and improve your negotiation skills.

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    26 mins
  • Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Jeanine Thompson
    Aug 22 2024

    As a former Fortune 50 executive and clinical psychotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Certified High Performance Coach, Jeanine Thompson introduces us to seven key spiritual principles—The Soul Solution—that empower us to answer the call from our Soul.

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    33 mins
  • Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Laurel Anne Hill
    Aug 15 2024

    Thirty-nine interpretations of one word: detachment. Every two years, Fault Zone editors challenge writers to stretch their imaginations in response to a single-word spark. This year, "detachment" has drawn forth a fascinating array of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. You'll find intriguing science fiction, laugh-out-loud humor, and thought-provoking stories drawn from real life ... alongside strike-to-the-heart poetry, lyrical storytelling, exciting adventure, and slice-of-life family drama.

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    36 mins
  • Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Jennifer Nash
    May 23 2024

    "A must-read for anyone aspiring to lead in today's complex business environment" - Dan P.


    In a post-pandemic world where adaptability, empathy, and human connection have become more important than ever, Dr. Nash's message is both timely and timeless. Be Human, Lead Human addresses a central issue facing contemporary workplaces: the urgent need for human-centric leadership that fosters engagement, creates connection, and powers performance.


    Be Human, Lead Human is more than just a book; it's a movement. It holds the promise of a new leadership ethos, one that disrupts the status quo and champions humanity at the heart of organizational effectiveness. If you're ready to lead with courage, empathy, and authenticity, this book is your starting line.


    Ready to transform your leadership approach and craft a more empathetic, connected, and effective workplace? Be Human, Lead Human is your indispensable guide. Discover how to bridge the gap between people and performance — because to lead humans, one must first be human.


    Jennifer Nash, PhD, MBA, PCC is a leadership expert and consultant to Fortune 50 organizations such as Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, Boeing, and Verizon. She is Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, helping successful leaders connect people and performance to deliver exceptional results.

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    29 mins
  • GAB TALKS with Vito DiBarone, author of BOTHERATION: Part One: The Missing Link
    May 9 2024

    DiBarone's discusses his Botheration series. Although there are elements of adventure and science-fiction, his books address universal adolescent issues such as friendship, first love, and bullying. “I want to share with readers that they are not alone,” DiBarone says. “We all have the same problems."

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    24 mins
  • GAB TALKS with Dr. Josh McConkey, author of Be the Weight Behind the Spear
    May 2 2024

    A Distinguished Favorite in the Motivation category for the
    Independent Press Award.

    With 20 years of working in America's emergency rooms & 22 years of military service, Dr. (Colonel) McConkey combines lessons of leadership and poignant examples of how to move Americans forward. His book encourages a national dialogue on the importance of motivating all Americans to be the weight behind the spears of America's future leaders.


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    25 mins
  • GAB TALKS with Michael C. Higgins, PhD, author of the Exploring Wine Regions series
    Apr 25 2024

    Exploring Wine Regions - California Central Coast by Michael C. Higgins, PhD


    Independent Press Award 2024 Winner in

    Coffee-table Book; Gift Books; and Travel categories


    Michael C. Higgins, author, publisher, pilot, and guide discusses his latest Exploring Wine Regions book in the award-winning series – California Central Coast, now exploring lesser-known areas of California’s wine regions where top-level, high-quality wines are produced, and the tourism is extraordinary.

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    33 mins
  • Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Beth Ann Hooper
    Apr 18 2024

    A hauntingly true tale, embarks on a 21-year journey alongside Jane, a budding scholar. Through her PhD research on the literary giants T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, a shocking discovery unravels: her grandmother's hidden affair with another titan of American Modernism, William Carlos Williams.

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    35 mins