In this episode we talk with Conor Cuneen about ways to make your presentations more memorable and impactful with the help of well-placed humor. During our time together we discuss: The difference between humor and comedy. You don't have to be funny to be funny. The importance of planning your presentation and understanding your audience. When to u…

In this episode we talk with Geoff Weinstein about how to articulate your thoughts better and eliminate communication voids to boost productivity. During our time together we discuss: What leaders can learn from the history of communication. Why communication is so important as a leader AND why it tends to be a challenge for many. The danger of "co…

In this episode we talk with Jurriaan Kamer about applying modern methods to accelerate your organization’s strategy and improve outcomes. During our time together we discuss: Is speeding up your organization always a good idea? Lessons leaders can learn from Formula 1 racing to help speed up your organization effectively. Ways to save time by revi…

In this episode we talk with Richard Walsh about how entrepreneurs can scale their business to new heights while also maintaining a healthy level of balance and freedom in their personal lives. During our time together we discuss: What is "The Owner's Prison" and how you can get out of it and regain some control and freedom. The five F's of work li…

In this episode we talk with John Hannum about he importance of selecting the right CFO for your growing business. During our time together we discuss: Why so many entrepreneurs think they have to wear all the hats (CEO, CFO, Head of Sales, Marketing, etc.) The first role that an enterpreneur should look to fill in their organization. When consider…

In this episode, we have Russel Lolacher back on the show to dive deeper into some of his Seven Deadly Sins of Leadership. Russel is international speaker and the founder/host of Relationships at Work, a show digging into timely and relevant topics with global experts on how to be better leaders and create healthy workplace cultures. During our tim…

In this episode we talk with Captain George Dom, USN (ret), a former naval officer, Blue Angels flight leader, Topgun instructor, and combat strike leader, about how leaders create high trust teams so they in turn become force multipliers in your organization. During our time together we discuss: The five "C"s of trust. How as a leader do you show …

In this episode we talk with Scott Mautz about building and maintaining your mental strength as a leader. During our time together we discuss: why mental strength is the leadership superpower of our time. the six mental muscles and the habits that build them. how to determine which mental muscles you have strength in and which ones you can benefit …

In this episode we talk with Anna Hislop about what motivates and engages the next generation of workers and how to close the gap between expectations and workplace experiences. During our time together we discuss: why Gen Z seems to be getting top billing when it comes to having multiple generations in the workplace. what research and statistics r…

In this episode we talk with Kevin Wayne Johnson about ways we can all improve as leaders, and help build the next generation of leaders in the process. During our time together we discuss: the difference between leadership and management the one major ingredient leaders are missing or neglecting how to build stronger interpersonal relationships by…

In this episode we talk with Terry Ziemniak, about what you should be doing to make sure your organization is prepared properly for cybersecurity attacks and how to manage one if (or when) it occurs. During our time together we discuss: the mindset all leaders should have when it comes to cybersecurity. how to determine the "right" level of securit…

In this episode we talk with Erin Andrea Craske, about living and leading effortlessly. During our time together we discuss: the three "cardio states" that leaders tend to operate in common mistakes that keep leaders in one of the three "cardio states" the three stages of freedom how to begin the transformation to leading and living effortlessly ho…

In this episode we talk with Andrea Johnson, Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant, about how you can continue to shape and evolve your leadership style so you can lead with unwavering authenticity, conviction and confidence. During our time together we discuss: How you can determine what your core valu…

In this episode we talk with Scott Ritzheimer, founder of Scale Architects, about the stages of the "Founders Journey" and how you can navigate the necessary transitions to continue growing your business as well as finding joy in each and every step along the way. During our time together we discuss: Why businesses stall while trying to scale. How …

In this episode we talk with Tyler Mount, Founder & CEO of Henry Street Creative, about the power of leveraging personal branding and how it can be used to benefit not only a person, but the organization they are a part of. During our time together we discuss: Why the concept of a personal brand is so important How to go about creating your persona…

In this episode we talk with Russel Lolacher, international speaker and the founder/host of Relationships at Work - a show digging into timely and relevant topics with global experts on how to be better leaders and create healthy workplace cultures, about the impact leaders have on workplace culture and what you can do to make sure you are making y…

In this episode we talk with Mark Phillips, Founder and Board Chair of HireEducation, about a common challenge many leaders face - how to maintain good health when working really hard to find and drive success in an ever changing and complex world. During our time together we discuss: Common traits, behavior, and mindsets that can cause health chal…

In this episode we talk with Alan Lazaros, CEO and Founder of Next Level University about how you can unleash your full potential, and the full potential of your team, by focusing on creating life that is fulfilling. During our time together we discuss: What prevents us from living a fulfilling life? The things to focus on to have a more fulfilling…

In this episode we talk with Robert Brill about ways to grow your business with the help of advertising. During our time together we discuss: What leaders get wrong about investing in advertising. How leaders should be thinking about marketing and advertising. How social media and paid media can be leveraged together to help an organization. How ca…

Chris Malabver is a Corporate Banking Professional with more than 14 years of experience focused on Debt Solutions and Treasury Management through application of solid Risk Assessment principles and techniques using extensive product knowledge, diverse execution strategies and structuring approaches. In this episode, host Alex Gramatzki asks Chris …

In this episode we talk with Julian Hayes II about taking sovereignty over your health so you and your team can ascend to new heights. During our time together we discuss: Why so many leaders struggle with their health and resiliency. Why prioritizing personal health crucial for one to be an effective leader. How taking sovereignty over your health…

Sanjay Phadke has spent many years in the banking sector and is a fintech specialist, HealthTech mentor, and Author. In the latest episode we dive into his latest project with Breath Ai. There are some very interesting and useful take aways when it comes to breathing and how it relates to stress, anxiety and depression.…

In this episode we talk with Craig Cooke, author of Business Kung Fu, about how you can lead a rewarding lifelong existence, both as the owner or leader of a business and a human being. During our time together we discuss: The five levels of entrepreneurship. How an organization has the potential to take a major toll on your health. Things you can …

In this episode we talk with Adam Danyleyko about how business leaders should be thinking about using AI to benefit their organization. During our time together we discuss: The origins of AI (it's been around longer than you may have thought). How to be thinking about AI for your organization Addressing hesitancy or fears leaders have about AI Who …

Ashish Saxena is President at Innova Solutions where he works on delivering complex technology products for companies. Ashish has worked at multiple companies that have experienced exponential growth. From those experiences Ashish, has seen what it takes to build empires. In the episode we dive into how to look at acquisitions and other ways compan…

In this episode we talk with Michael Levitt about ways to establish boundaries and manage stress, to prevent you and others around you from burning out. During our time together we discuss: Why so many people fall victim to burnout. How to tell if you are more susceptible to burnout than others. Techniques and tips to combat chronic workplace stres…

Michael Brouillet has over 20 years of experience in leading technology and business teams and is a passionate and visionary executive who strives to create innovative solutions that align with the strategic goals and values of Credit Human. As the Chief Business Systems Officer, he oversees the entire technology portfolio, managing multiple teams …

Dr. Charles Theofilos, a renowned spinal surgeon whose expertise extends beyond the operating room. Known for his work with PGA players and countless individuals seeking relief and recovery, Dr. Theofilos's commitment to excellence has positioned him as a leading authority in spinal health. His meticulous attention to detail and keen business sense…

In this episode we talk with Beate Chelette about ways to grow your authority in your industry. During our time together we discuss: How to get started being a thought leader in your industry by figuring out what you are good at. Overcoming imposter syndrome by embracing the fact that you aren't great at everything (nobody is). The importance of mi…

Horacio Zambrana leads an executive team and is responsible for attracting, onboarding, and retaining top talent for a $200B public pension fund for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Previously he was Head of Talent Development at Cupertino Electric and before that he was Sr. Talent Development at Cisco Systems. Horacio has incredible experie…

In this episode we talk with Deb Crowe about the benefits of Heart Centered Leadership. During our time together we discuss: What heart centered leadership is and how it compares and contrasts to other leadership styles. The business case for being a heart-centered leader. The link between heart centered leadership and emotional intelligence Best p…

In this episode, I have a chance to talk to Jonathan Anastas who is CEO of Clash TV and was formerly the CMO at One Esports. As part of his career journey, he had a chance to market iconic games like Guitar Hero at Activision Blizard and launch new games like Call of Duty.

In this episode we talk with Hesha Abrams about ways to embrace conflict and defuse tension when situations get tense at work and in our personal lives. During our time together we discuss: Why arguing and persuading doesn't work. Why we should embrace conflict instead of avoiding it. Best practices for dealing with "difficult" people. How to calm …

Rahul Chadha has worked his way to the top of finance and was Chief Investment Officer at Mirae Asset Global Investments and is now launching his own fund. Rahul has learned many lessons along the way when it comes to evaluating companies and his team has consistently outperformed benchmark returns. In this episode we dive into what Rahul looks at …

In this episode we talk with Kelly Charles-Collins about ways to create a culture in your organization where people feel psychologically safe to engage in difficult conversations resulting in a more vibrant, respectful, and accountable workplace. During our time together we discuss: Why there is so much fear around having conversations about accoun…

Kevin Annett is CFO, (North America) of Barrick Gold and in this episode we dive into the gold markets and his career path to becoming CFO of one of the worlds most renowned gold firms.

In this episode we talk with Kelly Risse about the effects of unmanaged stress, ways leaders can have a better awareness of their stress, strategies to help reduce and manage it. During our time together we discuss: Common misconceptions or myths about stress-management and mindset. What stress personalities are and how they manifest themselves in …

Trish Skoglund is Corporate Director of Mergers and Acquisitions of Crowley. At Crowley she is responsible for the full cycle of M&A, including targeting-sourcing of new opportunities, coordinating the diligence process internally and with external service providers (including for capital raises), execution of the deals through signing and closing,…

In this episode we talk with Clint Rusch about ways you can increase your chances of making good decisions consistently in a complex and unpredictable world. During our time together we discuss: What leaders can do to consistently make good high stakes decisions in an optimal way regardless of how much information you have (or don't have). A repeat…

Abhishek Agarwal is the President of the Judge Group India, a TedX speaker and the author of the book The 3I Effect. In this episode we dive into how Mr. Agarwal went from starting his career in India to now being able to work on some of the most innovative projects for Fortune 500 companies. TedX Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=MXsID_wdT6c&t=2sLinkedIn …

In this episode we talk with Avi Wolfson about how you as a leader can achieve success, and help others achieve success by working through challenges and failure. During our time together we discuss: What "Champion Based Leadership" is, and the importance of finding your inner champion. Setting your strategy to reaching your goals and achieve succe…

In this episode we talk with Jennifer Watson about ways leaders and their teams can sustain high-performance as their organization experiences growth, change, and challenges. During our time together we discuss: The "next level" leadership traits needed in the post-pandemic world.. Why communication is so important and a key driver of a leader's su…

In this episode we talk with Dan Freehling about driving their career and leadership development During our time together we discuss: Why "old school" industrial era advice about career strategy is no longer working. The importance of combining what you want personally and professionally with what you can do well. The four meaningful career types. …

In this episode we talk with Seven Turner about ways to resolve employee disengagement so you can have a happier and more productive workforce all while slashing turnover costs. . During our time together we discuss: How long employee disengagement has been an issue. Ways leaders who are serious about improving employee engagement can get started. …

William “Billy” Greineisen, Ph.D. is a Wharton trained executive/alumni with experience as a successive award-winning entrepreneur, scientist, and Fortune 50 corporate strategist. Billy went from Academia and being a scientist to being an entrepreneur. After his time as an entrepreneur, Billy went onto being a Fortune 50 corporate strategist.…

In this episode we talk with John Myrna about about how to manage and lead the different types of performers on your team. During our time together we discuss: What should a leader’s mindset be when it comes to the fact that even on a high performing team, you have different levels of performance? Ways to determine which type of performer someone i…

In this episode we talk with Deb Curtis about about how entrepreneurs who have a business that is past the startup stage, can continue to grow and possibly expand or diversify into new areas. During our time together we discuss: The key things to think about when creating a growth strategy. Advice for finding funding sources for your growth. How to…

Marc Radasky is Managing Partner of Clarity Capital. The company provides frictionless capital to private companies that want to grow. There are multiple criteria that Marc will look at when it comes to making investment decision and, in this episode, we dive into what is important.

In this episode we talk with Jerry Dugan about principles of servant leadership to create more impact as a leader. During our time together we discuss: What servant leadership is and why it is a great way to lead teams. The four "stakes" of your leadership tent (Trust Building, Empowering, Navigating, and Thriving Together) How to pull yourself out…

Naren Balasubramaniam is a healthcare executive and entrepreneur with 23 years of expertise leading and supporting business and service delivery transformations, strategy and business development, growth, and product development across multiple functional domains in health systems across the country. His passion centers around creating and sustaini…