The Zenquest of Leaders with Host Jess Ollenburg
Welcome to “The Zenquest of Leaders”, where we deliver solutions and evidenced practices for today’s business leaders. We’re talking with movers, shakers, top business owners, industry moguls, zenspace leaders, wellness experts and ridiculously “type A” good people; exploring hard-earned nuggets of wisdom, great storytelling, humor, inspiration, accomplishment, overcoming challenge and answers to the question… “How do YOU zen?”
Your host, Jessica Ollenburg, brings over three decades as a multi-award-winning CEO and subject matter expert at the crossroads of business innovation, law, and behavioral science. With a trailblazing career building multiple companies from the ground up, growing beyond 1500 employees across 28 states, Jess is no stranger to the challenges and triumphs of leadership. A triple-certified executive consultant, a pillar in our community, and an accomplished author, Jess crafts intelligent solutions for modern challenges. She is the trusted resource by the side of smart and successful business leaders. For a more in-depth look, extensive awards, hard-fought challenges and a treasure trove of valuable resources, visit OllenburgLLC.com and our show's landing page at Zenquest.Online.
The Zenquest of Leaders with Host Jess Ollenburg
Joel Cencius: The Zenquest of Leaders with Jess Ollenburg
Today we’re talking about art in education, art in careers and art in self-nourishment, and we’re talking with Joel Cencius, Executive Director of Arts at Large. Whether we’ve created or purchased the art, whether we deploy art in work, play or expression, the value is so strong in developing leaders, problem solving, communication, invention, wellness, mood optimization and so many strengths. We’re talking zen in art therapy, physical exercise and redirecting the human brain into re-energizing subject matter.
Enjoy the show's landing page at: Joel Cencius - The Zenquest of Leaders Podcast — zenquest.online
Here’s a little background on today’s guest…
- Joel Cencius is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with over 17 years of nonprofit management experience. He has held various direct-fundraising leadership positions as well as organizational management roles. Joel currently serves as Executive Director for Arts At Large, an arts education nonprofit committed to enhancing accessibility to the arts within the community.
- Prior to his current role, Joel served as the Chief Development Officer for St. Joan Antida High School, where he led the school's development and alumnae relations efforts. During his tenure, the school doubled its annual fundraising revenue, including securing the largest foundation gift in its 69-year history which led to the school’s first capital improvement project in more than 15 years. Joel's strategic initiatives extended to establishing the school's marketing and communications department, significantly elevating visibility and enrollment in a highly competitive high school market.
- Before rejoining St. Joan's, Joel served as the Vice President of Development for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. In this role, he oversaw all fund development responsibilities for the agency that served over 1,400 children and their families annually.
- Joel has also held leadership roles at Cardinal Stritch University and the Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
- He is a member of Rotary serving as President for the Mequon-Milwaukee Diversity Passport Club. He has also been a long-time volunteer for Make-a-Wish of Wisconsin, the Arthritis Foundation, and the Washington High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation. He earned his undergraduate degree in communication arts and business at Cardinal Stritch University.
