Episodes

Jan. 21, 2025

Redefining Resilience: Moving Beyond Survival to Growth | Russell Harvey

Russell Harvey, known as The Resilience Coach , shares valuable insights on building resilience as a mindset and a practical skill. He challenges us to see resilience not just as recovery from setbacks but as a way to grow, …
Jan. 7, 2025

Finding and Using Your Voice: How Everyone Can Empower Change | Melissa Lagowski

Melissa Lagowski, founder of Big Buzz Idea Group, shares her passion for helping people embrace their voices as leaders, regardless of their role. She believes that when we speak up with intention, we foster stronger, more i…
Dec. 17, 2024

Transforming AI from Admin to Strategic Partner | Geoff Woods

Geoff Woods, best-selling author and founder of AI Leadership, joins us to discuss how leaders can harness AI to enhance strategic thinking and decision-making. He challenges us to move beyond viewing AI as just a tool for r…
Dec. 3, 2024

How to Get Team Members Interested and Engaged to Drive Success in New Initiatives | Rob Waddell

Rob Waddell, an experienced business coach and marketing consultant, shares insights on how to inspire and engage teams during new initiatives. He emphasizes the need for a clear vision that communicates the “why” and highli…
Nov. 19, 2024

Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Principles of Time Mastery | Walt Hampton

Walt Hampton, CEO of Summit Success International and author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun, joins us to share his insights on reclaiming time, energy, and focus for leaders. In a world…
Nov. 5, 2024

Courage to Lead: Building Strong, Self-Aware Leaders | Daphna Horowitz

Meet Daphna Horowitz, a CEO coach, leadership expert, and author known for her bold approach to leadership and personal growth. Daphna believes that courage is essential in navigating the complexities and uncertainties leade…
Oct. 22, 2024

Practical Insights to Rethink Performance and Unlock Success with HPT | Therese Longo

Our guest today is Therese Longo, an expert in Human Performance Technology (HPT), who has dedicated her career to enhancing how organizations develop their people. Therese’s approach shifts the focus from traditional compet…
Oct. 8, 2024

The Human Connection: 4 Ways to Strengthen or Inadvertently Destroy Your Ability to Influence | Brian Bogert

Brian Bogert is a human behavior and performance coach known for helping people connect powerfully with others. He emphasizes the importance of authentic connection, particularly when facing personal and professional obstacl…
Sept. 24, 2024

Impact Engine: The Magic of Authenticity, Sustainability and Investing with Your Values | Jessica Droste Yagan

Jessica Droste Yagan is the CEO of Impact Engine, and she has built a career based on her values and a clear demonstration of authenticity. We talk about how she did it, why it’s important, and how it benefits you and everyo…
Sept. 10, 2024

Authority for Growth: Insights from the Military and the Courage to Transform Your Leadership | Eric Lazar

Eric Lazar, President and Owner of SpeedPro, was not always the successful, respected, approachable leader he is today. In this episode – Authority for Growth: Insights from the Military and the Courage to Transform Your Lea…
Aug. 27, 2024

The Integrity Drift: How We Move Away from Our Values and How to Recognize and Respond When We Do | John Blumberg

Why do we drift away from our values and our integrity? Is it inevitable? Does it happen to everyone? And what can we do when it happens? John Blumberg joins me to answer these questions. John is a national speaker and autho…
Aug. 13, 2024

The Human Advantage: The Power of Personalizing, Systematizing and Cross-Evangelizing to Grow Your Impact | Damon Burton

How do you strategically and intentionally build your network and scale your impact, AND still have the connections feel genuine and natural? Damon Burton is genius at this and has been thinking about and working at achievin…
July 30, 2024

Discovering the Hidden Gems of Productivity for Yourself and Your Team | Gerald J Leonard

How can we be more productive? How can we operate at a higher level? Gerald J Leonard is here to tell us how; and as a certified project management professional, a certified portfolio management, professional, a certified IQ…
July 16, 2024

The Power of Perspective and Innovation to Lead More Boldly and Brilliantly | Richard Walker

How do you get out of the swirl of busyness and cynicism that it’s so easy to get into these days? How do you set aside doubts and imposter syndrome? Rich Walker, CEO and cofounder of Quik!, joins us on The Courage of a Lead…
July 2, 2024

Practical Secrets to More Energy, Mental Toughness, and Consistent Achievement | Sue Firth

How can you sustain a high level of performance over time? My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Sue Firth, a business psychologist, performance, coach, and a leading authority on stress, resilience, and wellb…
June 18, 2024

The Generous Leader: How to Engage, Empower and Build More Success in Your Team | Judy Hoberman

How can you be a leader who truly makes a difference with your team? It takes intentionality and generosity, and Judy Hoberman tells us how in this episode: The Generous Leader: How to Engage, Empower and Build More Success …
June 4, 2024

The Uncertainty Advantage: Counter-Intuitive Secrets of Parallel Problem-Solving and Powerful Purpose | Michael Gardon

My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Michael Gardon. Mike is a 3-time entrepreneur and creator of the Break Community on careercloud.com , and he provides a different and non-mainstream view on how to proceed…
May 30, 2024

The 5 Principles for Bridging the Connection Divide | Valerie Mrak

It’s Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week! My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Valerie Mrak. We delved into 5 principles to bridge any communication divide, including generational gaps, func…
May 29, 2024

Rewarding Virtual Teams: 5 Steps to Lead Successfully from Afar | David Coleman

Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week continues! We know that we can have virtual meetings and work remotely. Yet, are we doing so effectively? What’s most important to consider when we’re leading a virtual o…
May 28, 2024

The Power of Perfect Conflict: How to Guarantee Trust and Influence with Anyone | Dan Tocchini III

It’s Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week! Our lives are complex and fast-moving. Thus, conflict happens, even when everyone has the best of intentions. Want to know how to deal with conflict effectively and…
May 21, 2024

How the Famed Exec Club Overcame COVID Crossroads to Ultimately Thrive | Margaret Mueller

My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Margaret Meuller, we discuss how Executive Club of Chicago navigated through crossroads during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Margaret, who is vastly experienced …
May 7, 2024

Lightbulb Leadership: The Power of Creative Risk for 100% Engagement | Heather Dean

My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Heather Dean. We delved into the importance of fostering creative risk-taking among leaders to address complex problems and seize opportunities in various industries. In t…
April 23, 2024

Dare to Dream, Dare to Act: The Competitive Advantage of an Innovative Business | Terry Rich

My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Terry Rich, a successful CEO and president of 25 years, a global speaker, and an author with a fascinating and varied background. Under his leadership he has increased sta…
April 9, 2024

Engineering an Epiphany: How to Make Large-Scale Change a Guaranteed Success | MJ Reiners

My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is MJ Reiners. While 70% of all change efforts fail, learn about how your change can be different. In this episode, MJ said that fearing change is a normal human experience, …
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