Mayo Clinic

-Developed first-ever Community Health Worker role in oncology pain management research study
-Led team of 5 interventionalists (RNs, PTs, health coaches) to optimize workflows for patient care + replicability
-Selected by team to attend Mayo Clinic Health and Wellness Coach Training to develop behavior change facilitation skills

Health and Wellness Coach/Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

-Lead coordinator on electronic health record-based program facilitating patients'
discharge to their homes instead of to skilled nursing facilities
-Leveraged bedside manner and communication skills to enroll hospitalized patients in electronic questionnaire to determine patients’ activity needs-Communicated with hospital staff to ensure that patients were in appropriate state of mind to participate in intervention
-Maintained patient reports to ensure completeness and traceability of results
-Triaged cancer patients’ symptoms and called them to schedule phone calls with symptom care manager nurses

Clinical Research Coordinator

-Led workflow development for AI-based questionnaire to facilitate expedited discharge of hospitalized patients in the face of COVID-19 staffing shortages
-Worked directly with 1000+ hospitalized patients to calibrate adaptive electronic questionnaire to predict discharge location with 94% accuracy

Associate Clinical Research Coordinator

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Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

• Assessed trauma teams’ care for patients using NOTECHS framework, placing a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills
and teamwork in high-stress environment to optimize patient outcomes
• Presented findings at team meetings with trauma surgeons and nurses to facilitate discussion and practice improvements

Clinical Research Intern

Peace Corps Zambia

Mentorship: 
•	Build school’s capacity to offer quality education by participating in daily activities such as teaching English to classes of 25-30 students in Grades 5, 6, 8, and 9
•	Coach 87 students in Grades 6-9 in 12-week sexual health program, including HIV/AIDS prevention, resulting in average increases of over 20% in participants’ content knowledge 
•	Mentor and train staff members to develop skills in areas such as developing alternatives to corporal punishment, time management, and English teaching via monthly all-staff meetings 

Project Management:
•	Negotiate with community development team to establish budget, processes, procedures, and communication plans to construct two staff houses, resulting in 20% increase in staff housing 
•	Allocate United States Government grant funds exceeding $2,500 and manage construction of houses by 25 community members from conception to completion of project 
•	Ensure adherence to project owner’s 4-month completion deadline by leading twice-weekly meetings with team leaders and members to communicate expectations and address challenges such as resource allocation and time constraints

Rural Education Development Agent

•	Enrolled hospitalized patients in 100-question electronic survey study to develop a 10-item questionnaire that assigns appropriate physical therapy treatment plan upon hospitalization
•	Recognized for high enrollment numbers (successfully completed average of seven 30-minute surveys per day)
•	Facilitated communication between project team members and project owner to provide owner with updates and complete study on time
•	Maintained patient reports to ensure traceability of results and diversity of study participants

St. Olaf College

•	Assisted students of all academic backgrounds on a walk-in basis with vocational discernment via discussions of major and career exploration, job and internship searches, and establishing professional connections 
•	Critiqued resumes to emphasize each student’s unique strengths for experiential learning and job searches
•	Chosen to collaborate with a fellow Peer Advisor and a full-time staff member to coordinate Quo Vadis Sophomore Retreat to explore questions concerning vocational exploration for 80+ college sophomores

Career Advisor

CAMP MANITO-WISH YMCA

•	Co-led and supervised groups of 5-10 campers ages 10-12 to foster personal growth and self discovery through activities such as sailing, swimming, and nature exploration in a residential summer camp setting 
•	Solo led five 15-year-old campers on a weeklong overnight canoe camping trip to cultivate campers’ appreciation for nature, self confidence, and effective leadership skills
•	Adapted to trying backcountry situations such as severe weather and physical exhaustion by adjusting schedules and meal plans while maximizing utility of available resources to maintain group safety and morale 
•	Developed leadership skills among 10 potential first-generation college students in ninth grade via  ten-day leadership "boot camp" culminating in a three-night, solo-led canoe camping trip

Leadership Facilitator

Research leader @ Mayo Clinic | Follow me for insights on habits, productivity, and self-actualization | On a mission to normalize health

70% of American adults are overweight or obese. 
40% of cancers are preventable. 
72% of adults report health impacts due to stress.

I've worked with 300+ cancer patients as a health and wellness coach at the Mayo Clinic. 
And I've noticed a few things during this time:

-No one wants to be unhealthy
-Medications and procedures can keep you alive
-But it's lifestyle change that will help you build resilient health

And there's an unfortunate misconception out there that health is difficult to build. 
That "exercise" = self-imposed suffering
That "healthy foods" = kale smoothies
That joint pain is normal. 

But if you've got a demanding professional life, you need to implement low-friction habits and routines to preserve your health. 90 minutes at the gym 5x/week is not an option. 

This is the stuff I help people with. 
Simple health that will last a lifetime. 
So you can back to  your mission. 

Over the course of 12 weeks, we’ll develop habits and routines that will help you lose the weight, dissolve the stress, and reclaim your health. 
Should we talk?
DM me. 

About me

I’m a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Zambia) and Mayo Clinic-certified health and wellness coach.

I’m the author of the twice-weekly email newsletter 66.1 (66point1.com), which merges science and common sense to help you live healthier, for longer.

Marcus Frick

Talked with a gentleman the other day. 96 years old. #1 Rotarian in his state 3 years running. Still works full-time selling insurance. He’s got heart disease, cancer, bad knees. Daughter says, “Dad, you’ve got to slow down or you’re going to die!” He says, “I've got to keep going or I’m going to die!” 

So far, he’s right. 
Doesn’t it make you wonder…

If retirement is overrated?
How many lives he's touched over the course of a 74 year career?
If longevity is correlated with how often you make other people smile?

Building healthy founders, people, and companies

Had a "New Year's Resolution" conversation today. 
Raised a few questions. 

If you're...

Overweight.
Stressed out.
Struggling to sleep.

And looking at the calendar, deciding what kind of resolution you want to make come the New Year.
Wondering if, before the New Year, the holidays are just going to make all these problems even worse...

Is there anything you could do today to set yourself up for success come January 1?
Does improving your life have to wait until the calendar reads "2026"?

Care to have a conversation? 
I'm crowdsourcing some wisdom gathering.
5 minute interview on 1-3 things you can do in the final 6 weeks of 2025 to make sure you hit the ground running in 2026. 
Send a DM and we'll find a time. 

Or maybe you'd prefer to share your thoughts in the comments?

Overdid it on Thanksgiving stuffing?

7 ways to lose 1 pound this week: 

1. Walk additional 7000 steps/day
2. Skip dessert every day for the next week
3. Don’t eat for 1 whole day (ask your doctor)
4. Don’t drink anything for 1 whole day (not recommended!)
5. Replace Coke with Olipop
6. Replace 2 beers after work with a walk
7. Turn every “touchpoint” into a walking meeting

Is there one in here that might work for you?
Or something that didn’t make the list that might be your ticket to 1 pound?

Doctor (or spouse?!) told you you’d do well to lose a pound this week?
Send a DM.

Rules, rules, rules!
Yuck.

Sleep 8 hours/night. 

But why, then, are there nights when you sleep for 5 hours and feel great?
Or others when you sleep for 9 hours and feel like you got hit by a train?

Drink 3 Liters of water/day. 

But what if you’re not thirsty?
Why would you drink water if you’re not thirsty?
If you’re eating a whole foods diet, do you need to drink the same amount of water as if you were eating a diet full of processed foods?

Eat 2,000 calories per day. 

What if you’re a super athlete?
What if you have a sedentary job?
Spent the day traveling?
What foods should make up these 2,000 calories anyway?

Who makes these rules?
Are they working?

Want to figure out what works for you?
DMs are open.

Talked to a CEO + founder client this afternoon. He called to say thanks. His people are losing weight, more productive, happier, less stressed. 

I reminded him that he’s the one who connected his people with their health guy. And he’s good at picking high-potential people. 

His sales guy was expecting to have a down quarter (“Q4 is always slow”). He’s on track to have his second-best month in the 5 years he’s been at the company. What happened?

“I’ve got more energy so I’ve been reaching out to prospects more.”
 
I asked the founder why he invested in this kind of support for his people. What sort of ROI was he hoping to see?

His answer, “Not really worried about ROI. Not everyone has access to this kind of thing and I figured it could help them.”

Can doing the right thing for your people really help your bottom line???

Client texted today to cancel this afternoon’s call. She’s sick, Thanksgiving is coming, the works. 

No sweat. Same day + time next week? 

Yep. 

I went to change the calendar invite immediately. 
Client had already sent a new invitation with updated day and time. 

What if we all operated like this client?
Wouldn’t the world be a better place?

A couple weeks back, a friend sent a piece about his friend who used AI as his health coach. Helped him with some technical stuff like suggesting he ask his doctor about a new medication because the current one was messing up his hormones. Smart.

Another friend told me he wouldn’t hire a health coach because all the information is available online. True. And fine, because he doesn’t need a health coach. 

So, what’s left? Is AI coming for everyone’s job? Are you going to ChatGPT your way to losing 50 pounds? Is knowing what you need to do enough?

Talking to a friend back in June. He’s in his early 70s, got a new hip a couple years ago. 

When it was time for a new hip, his doctor said hold on, not so fast, you’ve gotta lose some weight first. In August, his doctor said he’d schedule the surgery tentatively for February, on the condition that my friend had to be 20 lbs lighter by then. 

He’s a pretty focused guy, plus he was tired of not being able to do the stuff he wanted to, sick of the pain. Had lost the weight in the past, had a plan, was confident he could do it again. 

He got it done. Lost the 20 lbs in 10 weeks. Then, starting in mid-October, he called his doctor every day (focused, remember?).
“Any cancellations?” No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, yes. Got the new hip the day before Thanksgiving. Had a whole new life by February. 

But what if you’re not like my friend?
Don’t have a plan, haven’t lost the weight before?
But still need a new hip/knee/etc.?

Drinking coffee, reading 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. There's some stuff in the epilogue about self-help. 

The question, "If telling someone what to do was enough, wouldn't we know it already?" came up. 

Reminded me of a friend who sent a DM a couple weeks ago. Said something like, "I know you charge for this stuff, but maybe you can share a few free tips with a friend? Please? I need to lose weight." 

4,000 weeks. This guy is in his early 30s. 30x52 = 1560 weeks gone, 40% of life is in the rearview. 

Doesn't it make you wonder?

Is another podcast episode, another free tip going to get you from where you are to where you want to be? 
How long has it been this way? 
How long are you going to tolerate it?

3 things I heard this week: 

-"I'm walking 12,000 steps/day."
-"My clothes aren't so tight anymore!"
-"My girlfriend told me she's proud of the progress I'm making."

You have the support you need to get where you want to go?
Going to lone wolf it? 
Got a plan?

Say you lose 10 pounds by 12/31/2025...who's the first person to notice?

Talked to a guy today:

He's lost weight before. That time around, he started 75 Hard and stopped eating at the same time. If it’s all about CICO, he was a model student.

But it sucked!
Energy was low, he was injured a few weeks in.
Made it 25% of the way to his weight loss goal.
3 months later he had gained it all back +20 lbs.

Doing it differently this time around.
More exercise, but not so extreme.
Eating plenty, and it's all real stuff.
Doesn’t count calories, macros, etc.
And? 

He’s down 10 pounds in the last 6 weeks. 
Shooting for 15 by Thanksgiving. 
Family telling him he’s got more energy. 

Can it really be simple, pain-free, maybe even fun?!?!

What's your biggest obstacle to losing weight?

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Elangovan Perumal, PMP®

Happiest Minds Technologies

As a Customer Success Leader, I lead two charter 1) account management, program management office focused on measuring objectives, engineering team performance, customer satisfaction, risk management, scorecard, VoC and Audit 2) Pre-sales and solutioning engineering focused on Solution mapping, Customer research, RFP management, Sales Operations, proposal development, driving workshop for engineering innovation, pipeline management for growth.

Understanding customer goals and challenges was paramount. I worked closely with clients to grasp their desired business outcomes and then partnered with our Engineering, Product, and corporate teams to ensure alignment between their objectives and our offerings. This involved developing customized technology and business solutions tailored to each customer's needs, with clear objectives and key milestones.

Building a high-performing, customer-centric team was essential for our success. I focused on promoting continuous learning and collaboration within the team, implementing solutions and project structures that ensured clarity around customer objectives and optimized customer experiences for maximum satisfaction.

Senior Director, Customer Success, Aureus Business

At Aureus Tech Systems, I spearheaded Key Account Management and transformative business initiatives that significantly enhanced operational efficiency customer retention, account growth and reduced costs, resulting in a remarkable 350% employee growth in India. Leading high-performance teams across multiple engagements, I catalyzed business expansion and delivered innovative solutions, achieving an average annual EBITDA growth rate of 400%. 

As the head of Business Transformation Services, I provided strategic leadership to HR, Marketing, Governance, Technical Program Management office, Business Operations, and Industry Expertise teams. My focus was on driving innovation and transformation initiatives to accelerate business growth and enhance organizational efficiency.
I led the development and execution of strategic initiatives for capability building and geographic expansion, collaborating closely with C-suite executives to provide insights on strategic and operational matters. Managing key client relationships, I delivered exceptional service and maintained a deep understanding of client requirements. 

I drove the strategy development and implementation of process optimization and productivity enhancement measures through effective governance. I was instrumental in forming and executing a new employee productivity assessment system, including monthly KPIs and performance marking systems, which became a unique selling point for attracting top talent. I established and implemented a Management Information System (MIS) that informed decision-making, optimized processes, and aligned with our strategic goals. This MIS focused on risk management, governance, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, innovation, competitive analysis, data-driven insights, and resource management

Head of Business Transformation Services

As a Business Manager for Cloud Application Services at IBM, I leveraged multi-domain expertise in Key Account Management and Client Relationship Management to deliver end-to-end service for large and mid-size accounts in Media and Entertainment Industry. By spearheading cloud transformation, low code, Power BI, and analytics solutions, I contributed significantly to year-over-year revenue growth.

Providing Leadership for a a $12M TCV global account, I achieved a record-high customer satisfaction NPS. I also identified opportunities for growth, driving enhanced contract profitability through strategic expansion of base accounts. I was responsible for managing contractual costs, P&L, schedule adherence, and product delivery commitments. 

My solutioning and pre-sales operations experience helped me to understand customer business needs, developing tailored proposals, and successfully positioning our offerings.

Business Manager, Cloud Application Services (CAS)

As a Delivery Manager in the Communication Sector, I led a diverse team across geography, leading product development, maintenance, support, and next-generation cloud products. Balancing multiple projects each month, I applied Agile (SAFe), and IBM Worldwide Project Management Methodology (WWPMM) to ensure efficient delivery.

I conducted comprehensive project reviews, providing strategic insights and updates to leadership, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget. Strategic communication was key, as I regularly presented project updates to client senior management and functional teams. I focused on building strong, positive relationships with customer organizations and stakeholders, driving alignment and collaboration to achieve project goals.

Delivery Manager, Communications Sector

As an Advisory Project Manager, I led a strategic digital transformation initiative focused on product rationalization for a media company. Leveraging deep domain knowledge in Media Traffic Systems, I drove alignment between customer objectives and the delivery team. My responsibilities included conducting detailed business process and financial analyses, performance assessments, and risk evaluations to achieve optimal project outcomes.

I collaborated cross-functionally with product engineering, product management, quality engineering, and professional services teams. My role required strategic communication with both management and clients, ensuring transparency, alignment, and proactive issue resolution. Additionally, I focused on mentoring and training team members, fostering an open culture of innovation and excellence.

Advisory Project Manager

Cognizant

As an Associate Projects, I managed multiple software development projects for broadcasters, with a strong focus on Quality Engineering. I developed comprehensive testing strategies, plans, and scenarios, diligently tracking issues and providing regular updates to clients and stakeholders.

During the requirement gathering phase, I consulted with Product Managers and Business Analysts, leading project quality engineering teams to develop precise test requirements. I utilized tools like HP Quality Center and Microsoft Test Manager to manage test requirements, cases, procedures, and defect management effectively. I was also leading user acceptance testing, I proposed best practices, addressed client issues, and provided innovative solutions to ensure successful project outcomes.

Associate Projects 

Programmer Analyst

Laserwords

In my role as a Jr Testing Executive, I was responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of various application modules. I began by analyzing and identifying test cases based on the application's requirement document, meticulously reviewing and modifying them as needed. I executed these test cases across different modules, performing smoke, functional, compatibility, and user interface testing. This thorough approach ensured that the applications met the highest standards of quality and usability.

Jr Testing Executive

Senior Director | Customer Success Advocate | Strategic Thinker with an Optimistic Attitude | ✅ Follow for Leadership & Strategy Insights

In a world driven by complexity, I believe in full-body wisdom — 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙪𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚. This holistic leadership style has guided my journey across Global IT Services, Digital Transformation, and Executive & Career coaching.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜 𝗔𝗺

A Senior Director and Delivery Center Site Leader with 17+ years of experience driving technology-led business transformation across Media & Entertainment, BFSI, and Healthcare Industries. I specialize in program leadership, account management, digital strategy, and building high-performing global teams aligned to billion-dollar organizational visions.

𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

• Using technology as a catalyst for scalable, measurable change
• Championing sustainable leadership, culture, and career growth
• Enabling managers to become adaptive, values-driven leaders in today’s fast-evolving IT landscape

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿

• Partnering with CxOs, Engineering Teams & Clients to deliver strategic and operational impact
• Account Management | Global PMO Leadership | Program Management | Pre-Sales & Solution Engineering

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀

• Built enterprise PMO, QE, HR, Business Ops and Talent functions from the ground up
• Drove 350% team growth at Aureus Tech Systems; led to a $17M acquisition
• Strategized delivery center locations across India, enabling access to diverse talent pool and scaling to 150+ team members. 
• Coached 50+ managers into leadership, achieving 400% average annual EBITDA growth
• Led product innovation on Azure serverless platforms using cloud and ML integrations

𝗠𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

I’m currently exploring pathways to Independent Directorship, with a strong interest in ESG, Corporate Governance, and Board Stewardship. I'm actively reading, learning, and aligning with best practices in responsible leadership.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁

  • Strategic, AI-powered delivery at scale
  • Leadership Coaching & Career development
  • ESG, Governance, and the future of sustainable business

📬 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁

Curious to collaborate on IT Services, Digital Transformation, Site Leadership, or Leadership & Career Coaching? DM me or reach out to exchange ideas.

Worked closely with leaders across different geographies in designing, leading and implementing internal business programs of varying size and complexity

Performed rapid assessment of landscape for clients and provide insights to accelerate action towards refining their current state

Driven decision making and be the trusted advisor to the stakeholders

Brought diverse and thought-provoking perspective to transformations, including market trends, new and innovative ideas from my experience and organizational points of view

Explored and co-created solutions that address the needs of clients

Driven and built upon a culture of continuous improvement by developing innovative ideas 

Developed detailed project plans, anticipate risks and plan mitigations ahead of time

Effectively collaborated with multiple and diverse set of stakeholders in a global environment

Great leaders spot potential before it shows

Not every great hire has a perfect résumé.
Sometimes all they bring is attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn... and that’s enough.

Here’s how to spot and grow talent:

1. Look beyond the résumé
Skills can be taught. Drive cannot.
↳ Ask questions that show curiosity and willingness to learn.

2. Test for mindset, not perfection
Mindset matters more than experience.
↳ See how they think, adapt, and solve problems.

3. Start small, scale fast
Give small responsibilities first.
↳ Track progress and increase scope gradually.

4. Invest in the unseen
Strong performers often start unconventionally.
↳ Trust effort and guidance to produce results.

5. Give feedback early and often
Growth needs clarity and guidance.
↳ Give feedback that helps them improve consistently.

Leadership clarity is about spotting potential, giving space, and helping it grow.

Choose potential. Nurture it. Watch it succeed.

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I help professionals and students find CLARITY in careers and leadership - DM if support required.

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