Accountability and Hopeful Fridays (every Friday)

Tune in every Friday for our Virtual Accountability & Hopeful Fridays!

• Goal: To uplift and support those pursuing new career paths, fostering accountability    and instilling hope for a brighter future. 
• When: Every Friday, 330PM EST.
• Where: Meeting on Teams: Click here to join the meeting
• How to join the Group? Join on LinkedIn Group @ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14551085/

After you join the LI group, leader will add you to the recurring calendar invite.

Event is organized and hosted by Danny Kateli (US Army Veteran)

Confirmed speakers through December 2025

• • 22 Aug: Randy Gartz: Manager, Talent Acquisition - Crete United; +30 years of Recruiting experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgartz/
  • 29 Aug: Liv Brandt: Relationship Builder & Long-Term Partner | IT Non-Profit Board Director-LKNIT | Sr. Account Executive-Mitchell Martin; https://www.linkedin.com/in/liv-brandt/
  • 2nd Guest Speaker: Cameron  Edwards: SIA 2024 40 under 40 | WOW Top 10 Finalist Leadership Excellence | SVP Client Strategy and Operations; https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronmcelhany1/
  • 5 Sep: Joni Benton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonibenton/ : Senior Delivery Manager at INSPYR Solutions
  • 12 Sep: Will Sparks: TED Speaker / Amazon #1 Bestselling Author / Award-Winning Teacher and Researcher / Chair & Professor of Leadership: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-sparks-ph-d-8b241b/
  • 2nd Guest Speaker: William Nolen: Business Development / Special Projects @ Mayvin, Inc. | Army Veteran | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Cleared Recruiter; https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-will-nolen/
  • 19 Sep: Jonathan Donahue: Leadership Consultant - Improving Lives Through Healthy Leaders, Executive Teams & Organizations (Published Author, GE, GE Capital, Genpact, WNS, VC/PE-Backed Firms) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondonahue/ :Will be presenting his training the audience on job search techniques - 30 MINUTE PRESENTATION
  • 26 Sep: Taylor Wahlkamp: Sr Executive Recruiter | LHH | People + Technology; https://www.linkedin.com/in/twahlkamp/
  • 3 Oct: Marty Gilbert: My "Marketing-Driven" job search coaching shortens your journey | NSENG Founder/CEO | LinkedIn Trainer | Resumes | Interviewing | Branding | Value Proposition | Cover Letters | Ageism | Networking | NSENGinc.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/martygilbert/ --- Will be presenting his training the audience on job search techniques - 30 MINUTE PRESENTATION
  • 10 Oct: Mirela Frantz Cardinal Career Consultant for tech professionals worldwide | Licensed Psychologist for Brazilians living abroad | Co-founder of Intercambiamente | M.A. in Gender & Sexualities Studies; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirelacardinal/
  • 2nd Guest Speaker: Cheyenne Robinson: Customer Marketing Strategist | SaaS Retention & Storytelling Expert | Turning Customer Love into Pipeline & Product Adoption; https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyennemrobinson/

• • 17 Oct: Americo Da Costa: Business Coach | I Unlock New Revenue Streams by Combining Social Selling & CX Framework #letsconnect; https://www.linkedin.com/in/americodacosta/; --- Will be presenting his training the audience on job search techniques - 30 MINUTE PRESENTATION
  • 24 Oct: Hasnain Baxamoosa - Building an AI-powered job search copilot https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbaxamoosa Veteran Product Manager, founder of GigHQ.ai (about).  Will be presenting his training the audience on job search techniques - 30 MINUTE PRESENTATION
  • 31 Oct: Koteshwari Oruganti: Entrepreneur | https://www.linkedin.com/in/koteshwario/
  • 7 Nov: Hannah Dove: IT Solutions | Bilingual (English/Spanish); https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahdove98/
  • 14 Nov (1 Year anniversary): Lisa Berg: Passionate Human Resources Leader | Employee Experience Specialist | Coach and Mentor | People Strategist | Technology Focused | Life Long Learner | Community Engagement

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaberg-phr/

  • 21 Nov: Chris Holden: Innovative Leader Driving Transformative Change Across Diverse Industries | Expert in Leadership Development & Strategic Visionary | Change Management | Ex-Deloitte; https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-holden-mba-mpa-9b1003134/
  • 28 Nov (Thanksgiving Weekend): Ask Danny Anything, Q&A
  • 5 Dec: Alexandria (Alex) Smith; HR Tech Executive | Leader in Government Innovation | Community Builder in Memphis | Former CHRO, City of Memphis | Mom of Two, Purpose-Driven Always https://www.linkedin.com/in/chroalexsmith/
  • 12 Dec: Michelle Burgess: Certified Advocacy Executive and Keynote Speaker| Author| HR Strategist| PR & Brand Expert| Communication Protector|Stakeholder Advisor| Learning Facilitator| 30+ years guiding teams and individuals’ transformations; https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleburgessreset/
  • 19 Dec: Matt Beran: Connecting the IT community by listening and sharing everything! Ticket Volume Podcast Host and Product Marketing Geek at InvGate; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattberan/