Ignite! Stories of Leadership

Dean Karrel, Sales Training Expert and author of the book “Mastering the Basics: Simple Lessons for Achieving Success in Business”, shares his secrets to being a success in any sales role.

Dr. Dre Graham, 2020 Florida Teacher of the Year, shares with us on Ignite how he inspires his students to be the best version of themselves.

Ron and Rory share on Ignite how The Climb For Cancer Foundation strives to make a difference in the fight for and support of cancer treatment.

Innovation Specialist and Former Innovation and Marketing Executive @ Chick-Fil-A, Steve Nedvidek, joins us on Ignite to discuss how the power of curiosity coupled with diversity can lead to innovation in any organization.

Fitness expert Fitz Koehler describes how our mindset can make all the difference in challenging times.

James Western, Co-Founder of GrowthSPORT, helps us understand what it takes to engage our teams and execute with excellence.

Counterterrorism and Security Professional, David Lau, shares how we can better prepare ourselves for the unexpected.

Former collegiate and professional tennis player, Jennifer Magley, inspires us to know that “now is the time to go for what we want today!” Jennifer Magley is a Sr. Manager of Brand Partnerships at CSM Sport + Entertainment. As a former Professional Athlete, NCAA Division I Head Coach, Entrepreneur, Single Mother, and Writer she is an in demand Speaker. She has received national media coverage most notably by USA Today, CNN, ESPN, Foundr Magazine, and Thrive Global.

Andy Farina, Owner of Fearless Health Coaching Company, inspires us with his examples of courage and stories of resilience to help us overcome all odds!

Gerard Azzari, author of “Meatloaf For Breakfast”, shares what factor plays a role in how we mold our values, dictate our priorities, and shape our family or company culture.

Domenic Scorpio, CEO of Scorpio, shares how his determination and dedication toward his dream has resulted in a successful construction business.

Co-Founders of Waxing the City, Summer and Alex, give us a glimpse at how collaboration is a significant part of their ongoing franchising success!

Does your team strive for a culture of continuous improvement? In this episode of Ignite, Vicki Guy talks to Hiro Leung, President of Imagin Restaurant Group, about how he has integrated a philosophy of improvement with his team, resulting in great success!

Do you find yourself listening closely when a topic of conversation turns into a story? Lou Heckler, a professional speaker, knows the power of stories to engage others. Today on Ignite, Lou shares how storytelling has shaped his career as a motivational humorist.

Eric Godet shares how leadership in a Chamber of Commerce can influence the growth of a city.

CEO and President of the Community Foundation of North Central Florida, Barzella Papa, shares her dedication to overcoming fear and how it has led to success in the nonprofit sector.

Best-selling author, Nathan Whitaker, shares his story of triumph over changes in his career, setbacks along the way and obstacles that tried to hold him back.

Former Florida Gator and Miami Dolphin Team Physician, and member of the AOSSM Hall of Fame, Dr. Pete Indelicato, shares with us his experiences, his successes, and the lessons he has learned throughout his decorated career.

Susannah Peddie, owner of Southern Comfort Properties and SweatyGirl Clothing, infuses creativity in all she does. We discuss how creativity can play a role in business.

Dyann Lundberg, Executive Director, Training and Development, gives us examples of times in her life and career where she has pushed through unexpected situations. Listen as Dyann shares her story of triumph over the unknown.

Lauren Douglass, President of What’s Happening Promotions and Executive Coach shares stories of the power of empowering others!

How does a great customer experience elevate you and your company in a competitive marketplace? Join us as we talk to Shep Hyken, customer service and experience expert, to find out!

Scott Costello, Owner of Advantage Publishing, is not afraid to take risks! Listen how risk-taking has created opportunities in his life and in his career.

Laura Leaton, Leadership Development Executive and Coach, shares how believing in the knowledge and skills she learned along the way, set her up for success in the future.

Betsy Pepine, Owner of Pepine Realty, takes us on a journey of how knowing what is important in our lives can shape our culture at work.

Sarah Frances, a seasoned pro at finding balance in her life, shares her stories about how she created her own path to success!

John Spence, international speaker and author, gives us some of his secrets on how life-long learning ignited his career!

Allison McGinley, News Director, WKMG-TV, reveals the impact of mentorship and describes how to "show up" for success in our work.

Jeff Galloway, former Olympian and current running coach shares how powerful taking the 1st step is powerful in all we do.

In this 1st episode, with Joe Cirulli, Joe shares stories of incredible grit - a combination of perseverance and passion to achieve his goals.