LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Kathy Gardarian

Kathy Gardarian, Founder and CEO of Qualis International Inc. Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Introduction Overview: Dr. Allen Lycka introduces Kathy Gardarian, a distinguished business leader and the founder and CEO of Qualis International Inc. Kathy has been recognized for her contributions to business and leadership, including being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners. Kathy’s Journey to Success Initial Challenges: Kathy discusses her early experiences in a male-dominated sales department, where she was often the only woman and faced significant gender-based challenges.Turning Point: Kathy shares a pivotal moment when she was told by a male superior that she could never run her own company, which ultimately motivated her to prove him wrong. The Role of Feminine Energy in Business Home Depot Partnership: Kathy talks about securing a major client, Home Depot, early in her career and how she navigated male-dominated environments by embracing feminine energy in her leadership style.Balance of Energies: Kathy emphasizes the importance of balancing feminine and masculine energies in business, highlighting that companies with women on their boards perform better financially. Lessons in Leadership Leading with Love: Kathy and Dr. Lycka discuss the concept of leading with love and how it creates a more humane and successful business environment.Wisdom from the Dalai Lama: Kathy recounts her transformative experience meeting the Dalai Lama, who taught her to focus on what she wants to see in the world and to lead from a place of love and positive intention. World Business Academy Finding Her Tribe: Kathy reflects on her involvement with the World Business Academy, a group that aligns business practices with spiritual and ethical principles. This group became an essential part of her growth as a leader.Importance of a Supportive Community: Kathy stresses the significance of finding a community or tribe that challenges you to grow and supports your journey. Mentoring and Supporting Women Mentorship: Kathy shares her passion for mentoring women, especially in today’s business climate where there is a growing recognition of the value women bring to leadership roles.California’s Board Diversity Requirement: She discusses California’s legislative requirement for corporate boards to include women, and how this is positively impacting business culture. Personal Philosophy and Success Living a Fantastic Life: Kathy talks about her personal life, the importance of her oceanfront home for her well-being, and how meditation and a supportive family contribute to her happiness.Success as an Inside Job: She emphasizes that true success comes from within, encouraging listeners to work on their inner selves and to live authentically. Conclusion How to Connect with Kathy: Information on how listeners can purchase Kathy’s book, "The Wisdom of Love and Business," available on Amazon and Audible.Final Thoughts: Dr. Lycka thanks Kathy for her insights and reminds listeners that they can learn more about living a fantastic life by visiting his website. BIO: Kathy Gardarian is the Founder and CEO of Qualis International Inc., a multi-million-dollar distribution and sales company. She has served as a director on many boards including Van’s Inc., The World Business Academy, Chapman University, The Gorbachev State of the World Forum, and the Woman’s Leadership Board at Harvard’s JFK School. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Woman Business Owners, and her company Qualis International Inc. has been one of the top forty woman-owned businesses in Orange County in Southern California. Social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-gardarian-7b75b31/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551416349618