Dr. Christina Collins got pushed out. She could have stayed down, knowing the system was broken and entrenched. Or she could fix the system. So she brushed herself off, got up on her feet and ran for the Ohio State Board of Education. And she won!Now, Christina Collins is a voice for others where it matters, in the education system for our kids. Who's standing up for those who can't? Dr. Collins is, and she tells us all about it, here, on Purpose Under Pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by the Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training, serving business and sales leaders nationwide from their offices in. Akron and Columbus.

Mark Priebe, co-owner of Proximity Marketing with his wife Allison, knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to be an entrepreneur. He wanted to help people. He wanted to impact his community. And rather than grow just to grow, he chose to stay small and impactful serving his best customers well. Staying small brings its own set of challenges. One deal goes bad and there's not a lot of slack. That's pressure. We talk about that, and about building a business with his wife which can be pressure-packed too!Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus

On April 20, 2023, The Medina County Young Professionals Association gathered at the Planted Flag Brewery in Medina Ohio to talk about being on purpose...and under pressure. Ashley Powell, Terri Greene, and Ivy Power were our panelists and brought the house down with insight, vulnerability, and wisdom beyond their years. Young people have something to say. About fears, goals, purpose...and the pressure they are under every day to make it happen. Brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus Ohio

Ray Borell is the Director of Operations with Dutch Creek Foods, and is also a team coaching and development ambassador with Lodestar Guidance. Life didn't come to Ray on a silver platter. Pressure against him was strong growing up, and he relied on others to pick him up and get him through.Now, he helps others, both in coaching and in his leadership role at Dutch Creek, to understand what power lies within them, so that they can overcome pressures too.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus

Mike Jones is the owner of The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and in Columbus. It is his job to help businesses inspire more results from their sales team, and to help train sellers to get more results, period. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, we talk about what makes some people rise to the occasion to fulfill their purpose, and what holds others back. If you want more from your life, from your job, from your marriage or from yourself, and you want to reach it on purpose....this episode featuring Mike Jones of The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training is for you.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus.

Mark Akins has lived a life of obstacles. And he has overcome each. When suicide looked like rock bottom, there was more in store.Now, Mark is a published Author, a keynote speaker, a workshop facilitator, and a successful salesperson for the Brewer Garrett company. And he is an inspiration to anyone who thinks they've got it down. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training serving sales and organization leaders nationwide from their offices in Akron and Columbus Ohio

When it comes to teaching leadership and training leaders, who trains you? Dr. Neil Gupta has dedicated his life to young people, and developing leaders to do the same. As the new Superintendent of Oakwood Schools and as the founder of FartherTogether.org, Neil champions leadership development. And that means, he needs to lead well. That's pressure. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus.

ESOP stands for Employee Stock Option Pool. It means the employees become the owners of the business (in simple terms). To make it happen, the business owner often accepts terms that are not quite as lucrative as if they were to sell their business in the open market. And so it's not always an easy leap.It's Shawn Ely's job at Lazear Capital Partners to help put the pieces together in the best interest of the owner, the business, and the employees. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus.

John Siuda and Brandon Clemens know their stuff and like to put their unique knowledge to work for their customers. But sometimes the "job" asked for a different approach.. Sometimes the "job" got in the way of getting the job done.And so, they struck out on their own, forming Afia Wealth Management serving their customers their way. It's not easy, but it's on purpose. And that's worth the pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus

Tim Campbell, owner and Sales and Marketing Director for Dearman Moving and Storage, was a hard driver. He focused on work, results, profits and business. And the stress took its toll. Then...he was found on the floor with a massive coronary event. Statistically, Tim was dead. Spoiler alert, Tim is a walking miracle, and survived against every and all odds. Now, he shares a story of a new approach, a new outlook, and a new way to do business. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group, Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus.