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How Leaders Build Integrity, Adapt To Change, and Plan for the Future
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Roman Polnar is the Founder and Managing Partner of Pillar6 Advisors, a multifaceted financial planning and wealth management firm geared toward serving successful individuals and families with active lifestyles. Roman is also a Partner at Pillar6 College Planning, where he helps families unlock debt-free money from the financial aid system so they can avoid loans and navigate the system with ease.
Roman has over 18 years of experience in the financial services profession, working for some of the nation’s most recognized names. After 10 years in the corporate world, he left to build an independent firm that would do things differently, and that’s when Pillar6 Advisors was born.
In this episode…Leadership, business growth, and personal well-being often intersect in ways that require leaders to balance values, adapt to change, and prepare for the unexpected. From building mission-driven organizations and embracing emotional complexity to leveraging digital marketing and creating essential estate plans, today’s leaders are navigating challenges that demand both heart and strategy. So what can we learn from professionals who are blending integrity, adaptability, and forward-thinking planning?
Brad Stroh shares how his company’s culture of integrity, care, and advocacy empowers 3,000 team members to create meaningful impact for families facing financial hardship. Michael Koehler explores the emotional reality that all change comes with both gains and losses, encouraging leaders to approach transitions with empathy and awareness. Lael Sturm emphasizes the increasing importance of digital marketing in a world where in-person interactions are limited, urging businesses to make online engagement a central part of their growth strategy. Andy Cahill dives into the importance of expanding one’s emotional capacity to handle complexity and uncertainty without falling into reactive patterns. Finally, Rachel Dodson highlights the critical role of estate planning — especially healthcare directives — in ensuring individuals and families are prepared for unforeseen circumstances.
In this episode of the Pillar6 Podcast, Roman Polnar reflects on these conversations with Brad Stroh, Michael Koehler, Lael Sturm, Andy Cahill, and Rachel Dodson. Their insights offer valuable guidance for leaders striving to align their business, personal, and financial lives with their values, even amidst an ever-changing world.
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