Podcasts about leadership mindset

What you'll learn in this episode: ● The two real reasons salespeople leave a company ● How to retain top performers during slow or inconsistent sales cycles ● Why culture and connection matter more than compensation alone ● How to stay calm and lead with empathy when frustration rises ● The link between inconsistent deals and sales anxiety ● How Teach to Sell builds confidence, trust, and predictable income ● Why speaking to someone's potential creates long-term loyalty ● How to build a sales team that grows together instead of burning out To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

What if the most powerful clinical tool in healthcare wasn't a drug, a device, or a data platform — but a word? In this episode of Experiencing Healthcare, Jamie and Matt have a conversation that starts with Disney World germs and ends with something that will change the way you lead your team tomorrow. They unpack the idea of Intentional Positive Reinforcement — not the hollow "great job" you throw over your shoulder in the hallway, but the kind of deliberate, meaningful recognition that creates a ripple effect all the way to the patient's bedside. Matt shares what a dental hygienist taught him about doing things right, why a pair of clicking heels in a nursing home hallway was actually a leadership strategy, and what happens to a healthcare team that only ever hears what they're doing wrong. This is a conversation for the bedside nurse and the C-suite executive. For the credentialing specialist who never sees a patient and the clinical coordinator who sees dozens. Because in healthcare, everyone plays a role in the patient experience — and the way we lead people determines the care those people deliver. If you've ever wondered whether your words are adding to your team or subtracting from them, this episode is your answer.

Send a textServant leadership sounds great… until the market gets tough.** This video features a discussion about servant leadership, focusing on its meaning and implications. The content appears to be a podcast episode, as indicated by the microphones and studio setting. Several individuals are shown, with one prominently speaking into a microphone throughout the clips. This conversation provides valuable insights into leadership and offers practical business talk for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and understand different leadership theories. It's great for leadership development and overall leadership motivation. Based in San Antonio, TX.In this episode of Real Estate AF (And Finance), Mark Jones sits down with AJ Reygadas and Rick Graham to break down what servant leadership looks like in real life—culture, trust, mindset, and the uncomfortable lessons most “leaders” avoid.What you'll learn:

What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why most leaders unintentionally ask shutdown questions The difference between feasibility-based thinking and possibility-based thinking How hidden assumptions shape strategic direction Why constraints are often beliefs, not facts The power of the question: “What would have to be true?” How to evaluate whether a constraint is fixed or moveable Practical question reframes for hiring, investment, time, and scaling Why the most strategic leaders challenge invisible boundaries Key Concepts Covered: Shutdown questions vs. strategic questions Hidden assumptions in leadership decision-making Exploring space within constraints Challenging default thinking patterns Small tests vs. all-or-nothing decisions The mindset shift from limitation to leverage Practical Questions to Apply Immediately: Is this a fact or an assumption? What would have to be true for this to work? Who is already doing this successfully? What's the smallest version we could test? What are we doing that no longer deserves our time? Resource Mentioned: The Executive Edition of Think First: Build a Team That Thinks Like Leaders includes the full question framework for surfacing hidden assumptions and expanding strategic thinking. Think First

In This Episode Guest:Chris Van DusenMarketing & Sales | Private Equity | Corporate StrategyChris Van Dusen is a marketing and growth professional with extensive early-stage and capitalization experience. He is the founder of Parcon Media (now Parcon LLC), former Chief Growth Officer of Balanced Health Botanicals, and a key growth partner behind Surf City Still Works.About Chris Van DusenChris launched Parcon Media and scaled it to $1.5M in top-line revenue in under two years before merging into what is now Parcon LLC. The agency worked with brands including Travis Mathew, Experian, University of California Irvine, University of California Office of the President, and Maglite.As Chief Growth Officer of Balanced Health Botanicals (BHB) in Denver, CO, Chris allocated and deployed a ~$20 million marketing budget to democratize CBD and scale BHB into the largest supplier of hemp-derived CBD globally. His strategy fueled massive DTC and brick-and-mortar growth through 2019 and navigated the shifting COVID-19 landscape in 2020—culminating in a $75M sale to Village Farms (NASDAQ: VFF) in August 2021.Simultaneously, Chris helped scale Surf City Still Works in Orange County, CA. He expanded marketing, retained Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (the largest spirits distributor in the U.S.), raised $3.7M in capital, and moved operations into a 25,000 sq ft manufacturing facility—the first of its kind in Orange County. He also built a world-class advisory board including Bob McKnight (Founder of Quiksilver) and Travis Brasher (Founder of Travis Mathew), leading to a merger with Kimo Sabe, a Los Angeles-based mezcal company.Chris holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the College of William and Mary. He has served on boards including the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) and the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). He is a member of Entrepreneur's Organization (EO), Young Executive Council (YEC), a National Board member of Alder, and has previously been a member of PTTOW!. Chris frequently speaks on marketing, growth, product-market fit, and brand building.What you'll learn in this episode:● Why truly understanding your customer is the foundation of scalable growth● How conversion rate optimization can 5X your ROI without increasing ad spend● The difference between lifestyle businesses and venture-scale companies● What venture capital investors actually look for before writing a check● Why focus beats chasing every opportunity● How discipline, grit, and “doing hard things” build elite entrepreneurs● The balance between confidence and coachability in leadershipConnect with Chris Van DusenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismvandusen/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisvandusenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialcvdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christophervandusenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismvandusen/ To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

What happens when an engineer, executive leader, and yoga instructor come together in one person?Transformation.In this powerful episode, Nicole Greer sits down with seasoned operations leader and business coach Luca Romano to explore what it truly means to build a vibrant culture — especially in high-pressure manufacturing environments. After experiencing burnout and a life-changing spinal cord injury, Luca redefined leadership for himself. Blending his engineering mindset with mindfulness and emotional intelligence, he now leads with clarity, courage, and purpose.Vibrant Highlights:00:02:33 — Vibrant culture is positive energy directed toward progress. Energy spent on fear, politics, or self-protection drains results. Culture puts people at the center and aligns behavior around shared values.00:14:00 — Courage is required to move beyond people-pleasing. It is better to fail on your own conviction than succeed while betraying your values. Fear-based leadership wastes energy and undermines performance.00:22:00 — Culture drives measurable business results. After implementing shared core values, structured communication, and EOS, on-time delivery improved from 51% to 91%.00:24:20 — Training is an investment, not a cost. Skipping development to “save time” only postpones problems. Investing in people strengthens retention and long-term performance.00:35:30 — Coaching in and coaching out requires clarity. When behavioral expectations are clearly defined, difficult conversations become structured and productive — sometimes separation becomes a gift.Connect with Luca:Website: manufacturing-coach.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-romano-mba-041b531/FB: https://www.facebook.com/luca.romano.505512IG: https://www.instagram.com/floaterone74/#Ready to build a culture where people feel valued, energized, and committed?Bring Nicole Greer, The Vibrant Coach, to your leadership team, organization, or conference to ignite clarity, accountability, energy, and results.Visit: vibrantculture.comEmail: nicole@vibrantculture.comWatch Nicole's TEDx Talk: vibrantculture.com/videos

Perhaps we need to stop celebrating resilience. Because we may actually be celebrating toxic resilience. Hear me out. In the corporate world, telling a woman she is resilient is often just a polite way of saying, “We are going to give you an impossible workload, broken systems, and no support… and we expect you to smile through it.”  In fact, if you're complimenting my resilience, I may question if you were complicit in building and upholding the systems that made my resilience mandatory when yours was not.  Somewhere along the way, resilience became high praise for women in leadership. But too often it's code for “Figure it out, we're not going to fix this.” Women are expected to absorb dysfunction, manage emotional labor, navigate bias, and hold everything together without complaint. When resilience becomes a requirement instead of a choice, it stops being empowering and starts being extractive. The truth is, many women develop extraordinary resilience not because they lack capability, but because they are operating inside systems that demand more from them than from their male counterparts. They are expected to be competent but warm, assertive but not threatening, and ambitious but endlessly accommodating. So they adapt. They endure. They carry. And then they're praised for how well they survive conditions that were never equitable to begin with. But endurance is not the same as leadership strength.  Endurance drains creativity, dulls voice, and quietly normalizes what should actually be challenged. Resilience is an important skill, but it should not be constantly taxed. Real leadership isn't about how much you can tolerate - it's about what you're willing to transform. Instead of asking women to be more resilient, we should be asking why the system requires so much resilience in the first place. Sustainable leadership includes boundaries, advocacy, and the courage to disrupt what isn't working. Sometimes the most powerful move a woman can make isn't proving she can handle it. It's refusing to carry what was never hers to hold. Links Mentioned: Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send a textIn this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh breaks down what the Bears' new direction reveals about culture, conviction, discipline, and making the hard call when it matters most.This isn't about football.It's about leadership.If you're building a team, developing talent, or trying to turn something around, this conversation will challenge how you think about hiring, culture, and conviction under pressure.Ready to lead at a higher level?Apply for the Bridge Builder Mastermind here:

If your team ever says “yes” in the meeting and then silently drifts back to business as usual, this episode is your wake-up call. George hands the mic to leadership expert and bestselling author Dave Garrison to launch a powerful new 5-part series on what's really killing your momentum: the lack of buy-in.In this kickoff to the Buy-In Blockers series takeover, Dave Garrison introduces the core difference between surface-level agreement and true buy-in. This episode lays the foundation for understanding how culture, not compliance, drives execution, performance, and leadership longevity. Dave unpacks the cost of disconnection and introduces the four biggest blockers that silently sabotage your team's follow-through.Whether you're a solo entrepreneur, managing a small team, or scaling into leadership, this episode gives you the language, lens, and tools to spot what's keeping your projects stuck and how to change it.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What true buy-in actually means (and why most leaders confuse it with agreement)Why people say “yes” in meetings but don't follow throughHow poor culture silently sabotages performanceAn overview of the four buy-in blockersWhy purpose, connection, and conversation are non-negotiables for execution Key Takeaways:✔️ Buy-in isn't about agreement, it's about aligned commitment and shared ownership✔️ Compliance drains energy and erodes team trust over time✔️ 50% of employees are disengaged and the cost shows up in missed targets and low morale✔️ Culture beats strategy when it comes to actual execution✔️ The four major blockers to buy-in are:Purpose Drift – losing sight of why the work mattersBlind Tasks – doing the work without context or alignmentLone Wolf Leadership – operating in isolationOne-Way Communication – broadcasting instead of dialoguing Timestamps & Highlights:[0:00] – George introduces Dave and the Buy-In Blockers series[1:36] – Dave explains what buy-in actually looks like[3:05] – The cost of low buy-in: disengaged teams, missed goals, and resentment[5:00] – Culture vs. strategy: why you can't “fix” execution without alignment[6:42] – What buy-in looks like in healthy, high-performing teams[8:30] – Buy-in doesn't require fancy tools—it requires intention[9:14] – Introduction to the 4 buy-in blockers that crush execution[11:30] – Teaser for the next episode on Purpose Drift[12:45] – George's closing message and call to connect with Dave Connect with Dave Garrison:Book: The Buy-In AdvantageWebsite:GarrisonGrowth.comLinkedIn: Dave GarrisonEmail: engage@garrisongrowth.comJoin the Leadership Sprint: DM “Leadership Sprint” to Dave on LinkedIn for exclusive access Your Challenge This Week:Share this episode with your leadership team, mastermind group, or anyone who's felt the sting of projects that stall. Then head over to George's Instagram, @itsgeorgebryant and tell us: Which buy-in blocker have you seen most in your world? Let's elevate leadership together.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to lead from alignment and build a team that follows through? Apply for 1:1 coaching with George.Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built. mindofgeorge.com/retreat/

Most people don't stall because they lack discipline.They stall because they refuse to confront their own faults.In this episode of Warrior Mindset, we break down lessons from The Hagakure, not as ancient history, but as a practical framework for self-honesty, correction, and daily discipline.This is not motivation.It's not mindset hype.It's about removing self-deception so progress becomes unavoidable.You'll learn:Why knowing your faults matters more than knowing your strengthsHow resisting discomfort creates unnecessary sufferingWhy correcting mistakes immediately is a form of strengthThe difference between defeating others and defeating yourselfWhy real discipline has no finish lineIf you're tired of repeating the same mistakes and calling it “growth,” this episode is for you.Listen carefully. The lesson is uncomfortable on purpose.Send a text

Success and happiness are often treated as goals to chase—but what if they actually begin with the health of your brain?

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Explore Wendy's bespoke experiences in 2026: Space to Dream: Retreats Around the WorldEdinburgh July 6-10 Walnut Grove Cookery Aug. 27 - Sept. 2More Trips & ExperiencesIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Aransas Savas, creator of The Uplifters podcast and community, who has designed her life around one transformative question: What is this moment perfect for? Aransas shares how asking this question in every moment allows her to reclaim her power, show up as the leader of her own life, and create possibility instead of staying stuck.They explore:Why victim energy lowers your sense of possibility, and how even reclaiming 5 minutes can shift you into leadershipThe difference between celebrating what this moment is perfect for versus longing for what it isn'tHow to stop waiting for life to happen to you and start asking yourself, "In what tiny way can I show up as a leader in my life today?"This is a conversation about acceptance over friction, possibility over victimhood, and the revolutionary act of asking one simple question that changes everything. Press play and discover what your next moment is perfect for.Connect with Aransas:SubstackThe Uplifters PodcastAransasSavas.comInstagram @the_uplifters_podcastUplifters Live March 13, 2026Referenced in this Episode:The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina BerrinCoffee Chat with Aransas________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Get a FREE COPY of Jeff Dudan's book Discernment here: https://podcast.homefrontbrands.com/en-us/discernment  @AndrewZimmern  doesn't just talk about food — Andrew Zimmern talks about work ethic, addiction, resilience, hunger in America, and what real service looks like. In this conversation, Andrew Zimmern breaks down: • Why getting a job at 14 builds confidence and discipline • How Andrew Zimmern rebuilt his life after addiction • The difference between being the best and being the only • Why America can end child hunger — fast • How processed food, policy, and profit collide • The one sentence Andrew Zimmern believes can change your life: “Ask for help.”  @AndrewZimmern  shares hard-earned perspective from decades in restaurants, television, and global food systems — and what he believes business leaders must do now. If you care about leadership, accountability, service, and impact — this Andrew Zimmern conversation delivers. Watch the full episode hereAndrew Zimmern's Website & Substack: https://andrewzimmern.com  #AndrewZimmern #JeffDudan #Unemployable #Discernment #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Service #Accountability #FoodPolicy #ChildHunger #BusinessLeadership #CreateYourLuck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get a FREE COPY of Jeff Dudan's book Discernment here: https://podcast.homefrontbrands.com/en-us/discernment  @AndrewZimmern  doesn't just talk about food — Andrew Zimmern talks about work ethic, addiction, resilience, hunger in America, and what real service looks like. In this conversation, Andrew Zimmern breaks down: • Why getting a job at 14 builds confidence and discipline • How Andrew Zimmern rebuilt his life after addiction • The difference between being the best and being the only • Why America can end child hunger — fast • How processed food, policy, and profit collide • The one sentence Andrew Zimmern believes can change your life: “Ask for help.”  @AndrewZimmern  shares hard-earned perspective from decades in restaurants, television, and global food systems — and what he believes business leaders must do now. If you care about leadership, accountability, service, and impact — this Andrew Zimmern conversation delivers. Watch the full episode hereAndrew Zimmern's Website & Substack: https://andrewzimmern.com  #AndrewZimmern #JeffDudan #Unemployable #Discernment #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Service #Accountability #FoodPolicy #ChildHunger #BusinessLeadership #CreateYourLuck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There comes a moment in many leadership journeys when all the behaviors that once drove success—working harder, stepping in faster, proving competence—suddenly stop delivering the same results. You're still capable. Still committed. Still responsible. And yet, something feels off. In this episode, Janet explores that often-unspoken turning point and why it's not a failure, but a call to a deeper kind of leadership.This conversation is about the inner shift required as leaders move into higher levels of responsibility. Janet unpacks why leadership effectiveness evolves from visible execution to discernment, presence, and judgment, and how learning to pause, sense, and respond intentionally becomes a defining edge. This is an invitation to outgrow what no longer fits and lead from clarity instead of habit.In this episode:✅ Why working harder eventually stops being the answer✅ The invisible shift from execution to judgment at senior levels✅ How micromanagement often signals a deeper leadership transition✅ The power of pausing instead of reacting✅ Asking “What is needed here?” instead of “What should I do?”✅ The difference between habitual action and intentional response✅ How leadership presence deepens through discernment, not control✅ Why maturity in leadership often feels uncomfortable at firstAbout Janet Ioli:Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.Chapters00:00:00 When More Stops Working00:03:30 From Doing To Judging 00:06:17 Shifts for Intentional Leadership Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @leadershipcoachjanetIf you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, hosts Robin and Al sit down with executive leadership coach and strategic advisor Christine Farrugia for a deeply grounded conversation about success, fulfillment, and decision-making in complex leadership roles. Christine shares why so many high performers feel empty despite doing “everything right” on paper, and how chasing inherited definitions of success quietly erodes energy, confidence, and clarity. The conversation explores the powerful concept of “the gap versus the gain,” why comparison steals momentum, and how leaders can reconnect with progress by recognizing daily wins instead of endlessly moving goalposts. Robin, Al, and Christine also unpack how leaders make decisions when data is incomplete, stakes feel high, and ambiguity is unavoidable. Christine offers practical insight into trusting intuition, distinguishing reversible versus irreversible decisions, and stepping out of fear-based paralysis. The episode weaves together leadership, values, customer-centricity, and personal growth, emphasizing that clarity comes from alignment, not achievement alone. Christine also shares how leaders can identify misalignment between personal values and organizational culture, and why many perceived conflicts are stories worth examining more closely. You'll hear about: Why high performers often feel unfulfilled despite outward success The difference between chasing success and defining it for yourself The “gap versus the gain” framework and how it changes motivation How comparison quietly drains confidence and joy Daily wins as a leadership discipline, not a productivity trick Making decisions when data is incomplete and pressure is high Reversible versus irreversible leadership decisions Trusting intuition without abandoning logic What customer-centricity really looks like beyond metrics Values alignment, culture, and leadership integrity Navigating perceived misalignment between personal and company values Strategic influence as a leadership superpower We talk about: 00:00 Introduction and welcome 01:00 Christine's leadership background and coaching work 02:30 Why success often feels empty for high performers 04:30 Defining success for yourself at different life stages 06:30 The gap versus the gain and how comparison steals momentum 09:00 Recognizing progress and celebrating daily wins 11:30 Gratitude, habits, and leadership energy 14:00 Decision-making in ambiguity and high-stakes environments 17:00 Reversible versus irreversible leadership decisions 20:00 Trusting intuition when data is incomplete 23:00 Customer-centricity beyond dashboards and metrics 26:00 Values, culture, and perceived misalignment at work 29:00 Strategic influence and getting things done through others 32:00 Leadership growth through self-awareness and inner work 35:00 The signature question, planting trees for the future Connect with Christine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefarrugia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachwithchristine/ Website: https://www.christinefarrugia.com/ Connect with Us LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

In this episode we're joined by Midlife Reinvention Architect and host of the Reinvention Rebels Podcast, Wendy Battles. Wendy reveals why even the most accomplished women still find themselves waiting for permission to take their next bold step and shares how we can move from a peacekeeping mindset to a state of internal authority.Tune in to learn:Why authority isn't something that's granted by others—it's something you claim for yourself from the inside out.The secrets to escaping the "Matrix-like" trap of waiting for an okay from bosses, family, or society before moving forward.How to navigate the transition from chronic people-pleasing to leading with the deep conviction you've spent decades cultivating.Practical ways to build your "Reinvention Dream Team" and why speaking your tiny nuggets of ideas out loud is the key to building real momentum.It's time to stop shrinking and start owning the brilliance of your actual, evolving life!Free Gift: Do It Scared GuideDo It Scared gives you a mindset roadmap for turning fear into forward momentum. Through three powerful shifts and reflective prompts, it helps you recognize your courage, take meaningful action despite uncertainty, and build self-trust — so you can step into your next chapter with confidence and clarity.Wendy's Giveaway Contribution: Midlife Reinvention from the Inside OutMidlife Reinvention from the Inside Out is an audio-based mindset experience designed to help women move from self-doubt and uncertainty to clarity, confidence, and self-trust. Through eight powerful lessons, Wendy guides listeners to release limiting beliefs, reconnect with their values and voice, and create meaningful change from the inside out.Connect with Wendy: Website | Podcast | Instagram---Enter the Book Launch Celebration Giveaway!

You're disciplined. You're committed. You show up every day and put in the work. But what happens when effort and motivation aren't delivering the results you know you're capable of? Santiago Brand is an international educator and consultant in brain mapping and neurofeedback who uses real brain data to reveal what's actually happening when people perform, stall, or burn out. Trained as both a sport and clinical psychologist, Santiago has spent over 17 years across more than 26 countries helping leaders and high performers improve focus, recover faster from stress, and perform with greater consistency—not by grinding harder, but by understanding the brain that's running the show. In this conversation, Santiago reveals why even the most driven individuals hit invisible walls. You'll discover how trauma markers and emotional dysregulation show up in brain maps, why high performers resist the truth about their own humanity, and how quantitative EEG technology turns invisible obstacles into something you can finally work with. Because once you see what your brain is doing, you can't unsee it—and that's when real transformation begins. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things but the breakthrough still hasn't happened, this episode shows you exactly where to look next.

In this episode of Experiencing Healthcare, Jamie and Matt unpack a term that instantly hits home for people in healthcare: Productivity Dysmorphia—when you're doing a lot, but it still feels like it's never enough.They explore why clinicians, leaders, and support teams often leave work exhausted yet feeling unproductive, how healthcare metrics can accidentally reinforce that feeling, and why stories and outcomes matter just as much as numbers. Matt offers a powerful reminder: your value isn't the sum of your task list—and not everything meaningful is measurable.

In this episode, Dr. Laura welcomes Dr. Shirley Davis, a leadership development expert, culture transformation thought leader, bestselling author, and President and CEO of Shirley Davis International, to the show for a conversation on workplace leadership and what it means to live, be in leadership, and leave a legacy. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience across HR, executive leadership, and global workforce consulting, Dr. Davis and Dr. Laura explore why so many organizations struggle with inclusive guidance and low employee engagement, and how a strong mindset and trust-based leadership can be built. Dr. Davis shares insights from her upcoming book, Leading High Performance Teams for Dummies, which offers practical strategies for building excellent  teams in today's changing workplace. Dr. Laura discusses the topics covered in the book: from managing remote and global teams to preparing leaders for the future of work leadership amid AI.  There is a difference between managing tasks and truly leading people, and Dr. Davis challenges us to move past fear and self-limiting beliefs to embrace leading with purpose and building a meaningful leadership legacy. Success is redefined in this episode, and both Dr. Laura and Dr. Davis stress that visibility does not equal value. Results, not physical presence, should define success in organizations.“I always say, too, if you're a leader and nobody is following you, you're just taking a walk.” - Dr. Shirley DavisAbout Dr. Shirley Davis:Dr. Shirley Davis is an internationally recognized global workforce expert, culture transformation thought leader, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and President & CEO of Shirley Davis International, providing transformative and innovative thought leadership through published keynote speeches, books, articles, LinkedIn courses, and workshops. With over 30 years of business experience in Fortune 50 companies, global nonprofits, and government agencies, she has worked in 40+ countries, served over 300 global organizations, and delivers over 100+ paid presentations a year . She's been featured in nationally acclaimed publications including, but not limited to: Forbes, Fortune Magazine, CEO Magazine, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily.Dr. Shirley Davis is a best-selling author of Living Beyond “What If?” and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies (2022). Her other popular titles include Reinvent Yourself and Inclusive Leadership For Dummies (2024). A LinkedIn Learning author with 9 leadership courses—one of which was named among the Top 20 Most Popular Courses of 2024—she also holds over 10 professional certifications and 4 earned degrees, including a Ph.D. in Business and Organizational Leadership. Dr. Davis serves on the national board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and is a member of the NSA Million Dollar Speakers Group, Women Corporate Directors, and Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. A few of her many accolades include induction into the PGCPS Hall of Fame (2025), the prestigious Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel Award (2022), induction into Inclusion Magazine's Hall of Fame (2021), and the national title of Ms. American United States (2000). Driven by a lifelong passion for philanthropy, she co-founded the Dr. Shirley Davis Foundation with her daughter, Gabrielle Victoria, to uplift individuals and businesses through coaching, resources, and strategic development.Resources:Dr. Shirley Davis website: DrShirleyDavis.com“Leading High-Performance Teams for Dummies” by Dr. Shirley Davis“Inclusive Leadership for Dummies” by Dr. Shirley DavisOther books by Dr. Shirley DavisLinkedInYouTubeDr. Shirley Davis FoundationMake A Wish Calgary“I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley LovettDr. Laura on LinkedInWhere Work Meets Life™ on YouTubeLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology Pre-order Dr. Laura's new book today: I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we kick off the Owning Her Authority Summit with host Kate House as she unveils the Wildfire Manifesto. Kate challenges the belief that palatability is the price of women's power and introduces "The Forge of Authority"—a transformative framework designed to help women move from seeking a permitted presence to embodying unbreakable leadership.Tune in to learn:Why palatability isn't the price of power, but a ransom of silence we pay to stay safe in systems that ask us to shrink.The four stages of the Forge: Smelting for raw authenticity, shattering molds of compliance, stealing your resolve, and striking for impactful disruption.The Heidi vs. Howard case study and how to navigate the very real likability penalty and double bind faced by successful women.How to identify and stop Intentional Invisibility—the survival mechanism that acts as a silent career killer and erodes your authority.Practical steps to stop editing your voice, apologize less, and start generating your own momentum without waiting for permission.It's time to stop being the water that dampens the room and start being the fire that forges the leader you were always meant to be!---Enter the Book Launch Celebration Giveaway!

What happens when you launch a dessert brand in the middle of a global shutdown… scale it to 31 locations… and then face economic whiplash, legal chaos, and a near-hostile takeover?In this episode, I sit down with Matt Thomas, co-founder of Cookie Co., to unpack one of the most honest entrepreneurial journeys we've ever had on BizNinja. This isn't just about cookies. It's about resilience, leadership under pressure, and what it really takes to rebuild when everything feels like it's unraveling.Matt didn't plan to build a national cookie brand during a pandemic. But when his branding agency collapsed in March 2020, he and his wife Elise went all-in on Cookie Co.—a passion project born from her lifelong love of baking.From selling cookies out of their garage (while neighbors suspected something sketchy) to hitting $1.3M in year one, the growth was explosive. Franchise interest poured in. Within a few years, they reached 31 locations across multiple states.Then the economy shifted.Eggs and butter doubled. Inflation soared. Franchisees struggled. A strategic partnership turned into a legal nightmare involving system lockouts and reputational damage.Through it all, Matt shares what he's learned about resilience, leadership, ego, and the brutal honesty entrepreneurship demands.This episode is about grit. And it's about evolving before the market forces you to. What You'll LearnWhy door-to-door sales is one of the best entrepreneurial training groundsHow Cookie Co. scaled to 31 locations during economic uncertaintyThe hidden complexities of franchisingWhat happens when inflation crushes your margins overnightHow to navigate lawsuits, PR damage, and operational chaosWhy listening to customers is your most underrated growth strategyThe mindset shift required to survive and rebuildChapters00:00 Welcome to BizNinja02:40 Matt's Early Entrepreneurial Roots06:30 Launching Cookie Co During COVID10:00 The Leap Into Franchising15:50 Inflation Hits and the Real Struggles Begin19:05 Strategic Partnership Turns Hostile23:10 The Power of Pivoting and Listening to Customers27:20 Business as a Vehicle for Life

What happens when conscious consumerism, sustainability, and authenticity redefine success in modern business?In this thought-provoking episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with Kate Assaraf, CEO and Co-Founder of Dip Haircare, to explore how buying less, choosing better, and building purpose-driven brands can create real impact — for consumers, businesses, and the planet.Kate shares her journey of disrupting the beauty industry by challenging wasteful norms and creating Dip, a sustainable haircare brand rooted in quality, transparency, and genuine connection with customers. She opens up about the frustrations that led her to rethink how beauty products are marketed and consumed, and why empathy and community must replace fast, impersonal marketing tactics.This conversation goes beyond product sustainability and dives into conscious entrepreneurship — exploring how authenticity, values alignment, and curiosity about our consumption habits can drive long-term success.From refill store movements to redefining productivity and opportunity, Kate offers practical insights for founders and consumers ready to make meaningful changes without sacrificing quality or profitability.This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, beauty industry professionals, conscious consumers, and anyone interested in building a business — or lifestyle — that aligns impact with integrity. 

Send us a textIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares Part 2 of his annual reflection series, unpacking the final ten lessons he learned in 2025 and how they are shaping his leadership moving into 2026. Drawing from real conversations, leadership challenges, faith, and personal growth, Doug challenges leaders to rethink success, create margin, embrace hard seasons, and recognize the significance of the work God is doing in and through them.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 – Why Doug shares his annual lessons and how they're selected 01:45 – Lesson 11: You can have everything and still have nothing 03:30 – Lesson 12: In leadership, there are things only you can do 05:00 – Lesson 13: The necessity of people who challenge your perceptions 07:45 – Lesson 14: Follow a proven path when you don't know what to do 08:45 – Lesson 15: Why AI can be a powerful personal and leadership coach 10:30 – Lesson 16: Margin matters—create it with time and finances 11:45 – Lesson 17: You're always campaigning, whether you realize it or not 13:30 – Lesson 18: The gospel comes with a house key 15:15 – Lesson 19: Lessons learned in one season prepare you for the next 17:30 – Lesson 20: Don't minimize the work God is doing in and through you 18:45 – Final encouragement: Don't quit—your leadership matters more than you thinkResources Mentioned:The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob IgerThe Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield“Good” Leadership Mindset – Jocko Willink (Video)The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders' visions to life. Learn more at www.andocia.com

Why do real estate agents and team leaders hit a performance ceiling even after early success? In this episode of the Success Agent Podcast, executive coach and transformational leadership expert Dr. Ron Stotts explains why mindset, emotional intelligence, and subconscious patterns — not tactics — determine long term real estate leadership success.We break down why agents resist direction, how leadership frustration is often an internal signal, and how top producers evolve by developing self awareness, nervous system regulation, and identity level growth. This conversation is especially valuable for real estate team leaders, broker owners, high producing agents, and entrepreneurs who want to scale performance without burnout.Dr. Stotts shares practical insights on subconscious saboteurs, reactive versus responsive leadership, rewiring your thinking patterns, and how inner personal development directly increases team productivity and profitability. If you have ever wondered why more hustle is not fixing your team, this episode gives you a new leadership framework.You will learn:• Why real estate leadership is mostly mindset and emotional intelligence• The hidden subconscious blocks behind stalled growth• How inner work improves agent performance and culture• Why control based leadership creates resistance• How to develop transformational leadership skills• Identity and nervous system mastery for high performance• The connection between personal growth and business resultsConnect with Dr. Ron Stotts and book a discovery call:https://ronstotts.com/

في الحلقة دي من البودكاسترز بنقعد مع دكتور بهاء سالم، رئيس مجلس إدارة مجموعة السالم القابضة، في حوار صريح عن معنى الاستثمار الحقيقي في مصر، وإزاي نظرة المستثمر لبلده بتختلف مع الوقت والتجربة. د/ بهاء بيحكي عن الدافع اللي وراه من أول يوم، وليه اختار يكمل في السوق المصري، وإزاي تجربة مشروع بنها كانت نقطة فارقة في رحلته. الحوار بياخدنا كمان لعالم الأغذية والمشروبات، وتأثير المقاطعة على السوق المحلي، وإزاي القرارات دي بتغير شكل البيزنس على الأرض. الحلقة بتفتح كمان نقاش مهم عن الإدارة، إمتى المدير يتدخل وإمتى يسيب السيستم يشتغل، والفرق بين الاستثمار جوه مصر وبره، وإزاي توازن مواردك بين الشغل، الحياة، والسفر من غير ما تحرق نفسك ولا مشروعك. حلقة مناسبة لأي حد بيفكر يستثمر، يكبر شغله، أو يفهم السوق المصري من منظور عملي وتجربة حقيقية. In this episode of ElPodcasters with Dr. Bahaa Salem, Chairman of El Salem Holding Group, we talk about investment, leadership, and building businesses in Egypt. Dr. Bahaa shares what drives him, how his view of Egypt changed through investing, and the lessons he learned from working in real estate and the food and beverage sector. The conversation also touches on managing companies, making smart decisions, and creating systems that allow businesses to grow without relying on one person. We also discuss the difference between investing in Egypt and abroad, the impact of market changes on local businesses, and how to balance work, growth, and personal life. A practical and honest conversation for anyone interested in business, investment, and entrepreneurship in Egypt. اسمعوا البودكاسترز على | Listen to El-Podcasters on Spotify - https://anchor.fm/elpodcasters Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/eg/podcast/el-podcasters/id1633419184 Anghami - https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029463712 El-Podcasters Social Media | منصات التواصل الإجتماعي للبودكاسترز: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elpodcasters Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@elpodcasters Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/elpodcasters Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/elpodcasters/ X - https://www.twitter.com/elpodcasters Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/3Zbo2vzS Bassel Alzaro - https://www.instagram.com/basselalzaro https://www.facebook.com/BasselAlzaroX https://snapchat.com/t/CoWlatfk Karim Rihan - https://www.instagram.com/karimrihann Intro 00:00 2:07 دافع د/ بهاء ورا شغله 5:05 الاستثمار فمصر 11:00 مشروع بنها 17:53 فرق نظرة المستثمر لبلده 29:09 بدايته في صناعة الأغذية والمشروبات 38:00 تأثير المقاطعة على السوق المحلي 44:05 سياسة د/ بهاء في الادارة 54:26 الفرق بين الاستثمار في مصر و البلاد الاخرى 1:03:00 إدارة التورتة المادية بذكاء Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

About the guest: Dr. Alexa D'Agostino is a “doctor of marketing” and founder/operator who's built and scaled multiple businesses. She's known for blending sharp performance marketing thinking with operational reality, systems, metrics, team structure, and the mindset required to scale without breaking. She also runs an invite-only mastermind built around proximity to high-level operators and coaches.About the episode: Most leaders say they want growth, more revenue, more clients, more recognition but Dr. Alexa D'Agostino calls out the uncomfortable truth: many businesses aren't growth ready… they're chaos ready. In this conversation, Steve and Alexa unpack what “growth ready” really means when pressure hits: clean systems, clear roles, scalable offers, and metrics that matter.Key topics:“Growth ready” vs. “chaos ready” (and why most businesses are the latter)Why scaling exposes problems instead of fixing themThe non-negotiables: systems, lanes, people, and a scalable offerMetrics that matter (CPA, LTV) vs. vanity metrics (likes/followers)Delegation, automation, and building a machine that works without youFailure: not the fear of it, but the avoidance of what you already know must changeCuriosity as interrogation: using fear as dataMindset as an operating system and why it must be upgradedThe role of environment: outgrowing people, protecting energy, and choosing alignmentIntegrity under pressure: the gap between stated values and calendar realityLinks and resources mentionedDr. Alexa D'Agostino: https://alexadagostino.com/Social handle mentioned: “Dr. Alexa D'Agostino” (on most platforms)Send us a textSupport the showConnect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellor Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163 Connect with GrowthReady Join the community and keep your growth journey going: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor Official Website - https://growthready.com/ ---- This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via ...

In this Your Health University episode, Jamie sits down with Colin Stevens, Director of Engagement at Your Health, for a practical and honest conversation about communication—what it is, why it breaks down, and how leaders can immediately improve it. Colin reframes communication as understanding, not just delivery, explains why tone is the packaging that determines whether a message gets opened, and explores how ego blocks empathy in moments of conflict. The episode ends with a simple, powerful challenge: if you want to elevate your career and relationships, start by becoming a better listener. www.YourHealth.Org

Welcome to the ENT!Are you thriving? Join Nathan Merrill and Karl Frank as we interview Rand Selig, author of Thriving: How to Create a Happier, Healthier and More Prosperous Life. Learn about running a business, a family, and our own personal journey. Rand is an accomplished entrepreneur, coach, scoutmaster, board member, and conservationist. He has extensive expertise and an expansive perspective on life. With an MBA from Stanford and undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology, he excels at managing complex projects globally. He is relentlessly positive and believes he can design his own life and others can, too.As a quick reminder, the Expert Network Team provides free consultations. We would love the opportunity to be of service to you or someone you care about. Just scroll the liner notes to contact one of our experts or today's guest. And please share this podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting.As always, it is good to have an expert on your side.— Our Guest:Rand Seligrandselig.com Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. Nathan Merrill, attorneyWorking with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservationGoodspeed, Merrill(720) 473-7644nmerrill@goodspeedmerrill.comTaylor Smith, attorneyHelping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planningGoodspeed Merrill(720) 512-2008tsmith@goodspeedmerrill.comwww.goodspeedmerrill.com Jeff Krommendyk, Insurance ExpertWorking with business owners and successful families in transferring riskOne Digital Insurance Agency(303) 730-2327jeff.krommendyk@onedigital.comKarl FrankFinancial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth and choose how they want to be taxedCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™A&I Wealth Management(303) 690.5070karl@assetsandincome.comWebcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming AudioA&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

I am hooked! I can't stop watching and listening @TarynSmithMovement on Instagram.She is rowing across the Atlantic all by herself... she's on roughly, Day 44. What can a 24-year-old rowing solo across the Atlantic teach seasoned corporate leaders about courage, endurance, fear, and leadership?More than you think.In this episode, we explore leadership through an unexpected but powerful lens: crossing an ocean alone. This is not an adventure story—it's a leadership case study on how to lead when certainty disappears, fear shows up, and endurance matters more than intensity.If you're navigating ambiguity, pressure, burnout, or high-stakes decisions, this episode will challenge how you think about strength, courage, and what leadership actually requires today.⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Opening  Leadership when the horizon disappears02:10 – Why an Ocean Is a Leadership Classroom Uncertainty, isolation, and sustained effort04:45 – Leadership vs. Management Why leadership must work without clarity07:30 – Endurance Over Intensity Why you can't sprint leadership (or an ocean)11:15 – Burnout and Corporate Myths Why exhaustion is not a credential14:20 – Fear as Data, Not Danger How leaders misuse fear—and how to use it properly18:30 – When Fear Becomes Taboo The innovation cost of fear-based cultures22:10 – Beginner's Mind and Adaptability Why leaders must become students again25:40 – Solo Doesn't Mean Alone Vulnerability, support, and leadership trust28:45 – Practicing Courage Daily You don't need an ocean to lead boldly31:00 – Final Reflection & Call to Action What's the ocean you're facing right now?FREE BONUS - Start assessing your leadership capability with our free Powerhouse Communication Assessment. DOWNLOAD HEREKEY TAKEAWAYS• Leadership isn't proven by certainty—it's revealed by consistency under uncertainty • Endurance beats intensity in long-term leadership effectiveness • Burnout is not a leadership credential • Fear is information; suppressing it kills innovation • Cultures that shame fear create cautious leaders, not bold ones • Beginner's mind is a strategic advantage, not a weakness • Vulnerability builds trust without eroding authority • Courage is a daily practice, not a personality trait

Ricky Blanco Saavedra is a Sr. Executive Assistant at Viva Exec, supporting the CTO and Head of Go-to-Market at Shippo.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ricky talks about discarding the “I'm just the EA” mindset, and stepping into a leadership mindset, how to fight impostor syndrome, and more.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/360 --In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That's where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you're organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more! --Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. --Eliminate manual scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity's booking links, automated reminders, and meeting polls. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Topics Covered:• Mental strength and discipline• Building resilience through adversity• Emotional control and self-belief• Identity and purpose• Overcoming self-doubt• Confidence and leadership mindset• High performance habits• Personal growth strategies• Entrepreneur mindset• Life transformation through mindset EndoDNA: Where Genetic Science Meets Actionable Patient CareEndoDNA bridges the gap between complex genomics and patient wellness. Our patented DNA analysis platforms and AI technology provide genetic insights that support and enhance your clinical expertise.Click here to check out to take control over your Personal Health & Wellness Connect with EndoDNA on SOCIAL: IG | X | YOUTUBE | FBConnect with host, Len May, on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textLeadership comes with influence, clarity, and responsibility — but it also comes with a quieter, rarely discussed cost: loneliness.In this episode of Mindset Café, we break down The Loneliness Curve of Leadership — why, as your responsibility increases, relatability and emotional support often decrease. We explore how influence changes relationships, why clarity separates you from others, and why strong leaders are often assumed to need less support.This episode reframes leadership loneliness not as a flaw, but as a structural reality — and gives you practical ways to manage it without burning out or isolating yourself.Support the showThanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community.----------------------------------------------Connect With Devan:https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect----------------------------------------------Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcastLet me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.

Building Resilience, Confidence, and Human ConnectionIn this episode of Leading Through Crisis, John Kippen, a professional magician + resilience and empowerment coach, shares his powerful story of surviving a life-threatening brain tumor, living with facial paralysis, and rebuilding confidence through creativity, magic, and human connection. He and Céline unpack practical tools for emotional regulation, mindset shifts, and navigating uncertainty without fear. This conversation is a profound reminder that resilience is built and crisis can become an opportunity for growth and impact.Whether you're a business owner, executive, or leader navigating uncertainty, change, or burnout, this episode will challenge you to rethink failure, step outside your comfort zone, and reconnect with what truly matters.Key topics covered:▪️Leading through crisis vs. long-term adversity▪️Building resilience and emotional regulation under pressure▪️Confidence, failure, and mindset in leadership▪️The power of authenticity and human connection▪️Turning personal crisis into purpose and impactA special offer for our listeners…

Leadership in 2026 is asking more of us. But, not necessarily in volume, output, or productivity.  It's asking more from us in terms of depth, awareness, nuance, and intentionality.  The old leadership rules simply aren't holding anymore - which is a good thing! In this episode, I break down six leadership trends I'm seeing shift in real time and what they mean for how we communicate, build trust, measure success, and lead humans through complexity and change. Shift 1: Control >>> Adaptability: Leadership power is shifting from control to adaptability, where flexibility, responsiveness, and calm under constant change matter more than rigid authority. Shift 2: Output-Focused >>> Wellbeing-Centered: Burnout leadership is giving way to sustainable leadership, where boundaries, emotional regulation, and long-term stamina are performance indicators, calling leaders to separate self-worth from output and productivity. Shift 3: Information Hoarding >>> Transparent Communication: Trust now depends on transparent communication, where leaders openly share what they know, name what they don't, and commit to frequent and consistent communication rather than gatekeeping. Shift 4: Information Access Point >>> Insight Provider: With AI at our fingertips, leaders are valued less for sharing information and facts that people can find on their own and more for providing insight by connecting dots, adding nuance, and offering a unique point of view. Shift 5: Individual Achievement >>> Collective Wins: Leadership success is moving from individual advancement to collective wins, where authority is shared, responsibility is distributed, and progress and success are measured by how people rise together. Shift 6: Skill-Based Presence >>> Identity-Aware Influence: Leaders are increasingly expected to lead with identity awareness, cultural humility, and equity literacy, shifting the focus from representation to true belonging, trust, and psychological safety. These shifts aren't about becoming a “better” leader in the traditional sense.  They're about becoming a more honest, adaptive, authentic, and human one. In 2026, the leaders who will have the greatest impact are those willing to let go of outdated metrics and practices, lead with clarity and care, and create environments where people don't just perform, but actually belong, grow, and stay. Links Mentioned: Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). When co‑host Brandon Clift and his pregnant wife climbed aboard a neighbour's Piper Apache, they expected a relaxing ski trip in West Virginia. Instead, one engine failed on take‑off, forcing their small plane to circle back as gusting winds pushed them toward the trees. With another pilot trailing the plane calmly advising “hold your blue line” over the radio, their pilots managed a safe landing. In this episode, Brandon recalls looking at his wife and wondering whether they were about to orphan their three‑year‑old daughter while denying their unborn baby a chance to live. He explains how that question cracked open his own perfectionism and catalysed a new commitment to “sovereignty” and action."Is this it?"Brandon shares the full story of the incident and, more importantly, what shifted in the weeks that followed. This conversation explores how proximity to death can strip away old narratives and expose what actually matters.Takeaways – Near‑death experiences can act as catalysts for growth, but listeners don't need to flirt with danger to integrate the lessons. The hosts encourage men to:Recognise the opportunities and support networks already in place.Choose empowering meanings for challenging events, leveraging the brain's RAS to find evidence that supports growth.Adopt identity‑based habits by deciding who you want to become and taking consistent action.Prioritise purpose and sovereignty over perfectionism.This episode is not about chasing danger or manufacturing trauma. It is an invitation to look honestly at the places where fear, old stories, and self protection are quietly delaying the life you already know you are meant to live.If you have been waiting for certainty, permission, or the perfect plan, this conversation may be the nudge you did not know you needed.- Atomic Habits by James Clear  BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of Therapy The ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #AdSupport the showGet up to 48% off Magic Mind with our link:https://magicmind.com/MANKIND50 Subscribe/Rate/Review on iTunes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: >>>HERE

In this episode of the Your Health University Podcast, Jamie sits down with Matt Whitehead, Chief Ancillary Officer at Your Health, to unpack one of leadership's hardest realities: you rarely have all the information you want when decisions matter most.Drawing from decades of healthcare leadership experience, Matt explains how early decisions were driven almost entirely by gut, ethics, and urgency—long before real-time data existed. Together, they explore the balance between data and instinct, confidence and humility, decisiveness and recklessness.This conversation tackles real leadership tension: when waiting causes harm, when momentum matters more than perfection, and why doing nothing is often the most dangerous choice. Matt also shares a candid leadership failure, what it taught him, and how Your Health built a culture where mistakes are learning tools—not career-ending moments.If you lead people, teams, or systems—especially in healthcare—this episode reframes uncertainty not as a weakness, but as the proving ground of great leadership. www.YourHealth.Org

Most people chase leadership for the title.Few survive it for the truth.David Deane Spread has coached hundreds of CEOs and high performers — but his greatest lessons didn't come from boardrooms. They came from loss, failure, and learning how to rebuild himself from the inside out.In this raw and reflective conversation, we dive into:The emotional cost of true leadershipTurning pain into power when everything falls apartWhy calm under pressure is the most underrated superpowerHow to build authentic influence in a world full of noiseAnd the leadership secret they don't want you to know: It's never about control — it's about character.If you've ever felt like you had to hold it all together while breaking inside, this episode will change the way you see leadership, success, and yourself.

Key Takeaways from This ClipWhy good people can still experience tragic outcomesHow small choices compound into life-altering resultsThe difference between who you are and the choices you makeWhy habits—not intentions—shape your futureA powerful daily framework for living with purposeHow to lead yourself (and others) through example To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

Welcome to the ENT!Are you thriving? Join Nathan Merrill and Karl Frank as we interview Rand Selig, author of Thriving: How to Create a Happier, Healthier and More Prosperous Life. Learn about running a business, a family, and our own personal journey. Rand is an accomplished entrepreneur, coach, scoutmaster, board member, and conservationist. He has extensive expertise and an expansive perspective on life. With an MBA from Stanford and undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology, he excels at managing complex projects globally. He is relentlessly positive and believes he can design his own life and others can, too.As a quick reminder, the Expert Network Team provides free consultations. We would love the opportunity to be of service to you or someone you care about. Just scroll the liner notes to contact one of our experts or today's guest. And please share this podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting. As always, it is good to have an expert on your side.— Our Guest:Rand Seligrandselig.com Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. Nathan Merrill, attorneyWorking with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservationGoodspeed, Merrill(720) 473-7644nmerrill@goodspeedmerrill.comTaylor Smith, attorneyHelping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planningGoodspeed Merrill(720) 512-2008tsmith@goodspeedmerrill.comwww.goodspeedmerrill.com Jeff Krommendyk, Insurance ExpertWorking with business owners and successful families in transferring riskOne Digital Insurance Agency(303) 730-2327jeff.krommendyk@onedigital.comKarl FrankFinancial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth and choose how they want to be taxedCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™A&I Wealth Management(303) 690.5070karl@assetsandincome.comWebcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming AudioA&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

When tension spikes, leaders don't rise to the occasion; they fall to their default. Today we dig into those defaults with Bill Benjamin, co-author of The Last 8%, and unpack why smart, well-intentioned people either blow up or go quiet when it matters most—and how to do better without losing your edge.We start by naming the two patterns that quietly define culture under pressure: the messmaker who reacts with heat and the avoider who retreats to keep the peace. Bill explains the brain science behind both, from cortisol searing memories to the fear of social judgment that feels like physical pain. That lens changes everything: people remember you in the hard moments, not the easy ones. So we get practical. Bill shares SOS—Stop, Oxygenate, Seek information—as a simple, reliable way to step out of fight-or-flight, regain working memory, and turn certainty into curiosity. Small moves like a sip of water, open palms, or one deep breath can buy the six seconds you need to choose a better response.We then move into preparation for planned hard conversations. Clarify the exact last 8 percent you must say, set a positive intention that signals safety, and ask open questions so the other person talks first. You'll hear why many people self-diagnose if given space, how to draw out their last 8 percent, and how to model being coachable without giving up standards. We close with tactics to reset a reputation: share your growth edge with genuine vulnerability, invite real-time cues from your team, and follow up to measure progress. The result is a culture where people trade ego for empathy, certainty for curiosity, and silence for shared truth.If this sparked an insight, share it with one person who needs it. Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and leave a quick review to help more leaders find the show. Which are you under pressure—messmaker or avoider—and what last 8 percent will you tackle this week?

Ash Seddeek's journey from Fulbright Scholar to executive coach at Fortune 500 companies reveals a critical truth: communication clarity is the primary differentiator between leaders who flourish and those who remain confined by self-doubt. His pivotal observation at Cisco—that top leaders possessed vastly different levels of executive presence despite equal technical expertise—exposed a fundamental gap: many talented leaders were unconsciously limiting their impact because they couldn't articulate vision with conviction or inspire confidence. Seddeek's work on change sponsorship reveals the economics of leadership: resistance stems from insufficient conviction-building, not information gaps, with research showing sponsorship accounts for 70 percent of change success. Simultaneously, he's developing AI-driven communication software that personalizes messages based on individual preferences while increasing response rates and project velocity. For leaders at any organizational level, Ash Seddeek prescribes three immediate actions: conduct quarterly listening tours with stakeholders, resume regular one-on-ones with direct reports, and reclaim strategic reflection time away from constant connectivity. To access his frameworks, practical tools, and communication strategies for leadership transformation, explore communicatewithclarity.co and begin building the conviction-driven leadership your organization needs. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if burnout, overthinking, and emotional exhaustion aren't mindset problems—but system failures?In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with Micov Bogdan, a human system architect who challenges everything we've been taught about healing, performance, and personal growth. This conversation moves beyond motivation and mindset hacks and dives into identity-level transformation—where emotional baggage, internal friction, and subconscious sabotage are not managed, but deleted.You'll hear why coping has become a socially acceptable addiction, how high performers unknowingly use productivity as emotional armor, and why calm—not hustle—is the real power move. This episode exposes why traditional self-help often keeps people stuck in cycles of effort without freedom and what it truly takes to rebuild your internal system from the ground up.If you're high-functioning but exhausted… successful but restless… productive yet unfulfilled—this conversation will disrupt you in the best way.This isn't about doing more. It's about finally removing what no longer belongs.

Get 20% of The 8 to 4 Principal Blueprint HERE.What if the tone of your entire building started with the thoughts you practice every day? In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, we're digging into how your core beliefs—about yourself, your staff, and your students—shape the way you lead. Your mindset is the emotional filter for your entire building, and often the thoughts running in the background are the ones driving your actions.You'll learn how to identify the beliefs influencing your leadership, reframe unhelpful thought patterns, and choose new thoughts that create confidence, calm, and clarity. We'll walk through simple reflection prompts to help you reset your mindset as you head into the second half of the school year. If you want to lead with intention and set a positive tone for your building, this episode will show you where to begin.Get free resources at principalfreebies.comCheck out my courses at the8to4principal.com

What does real confidence actually look like when the pressure is on?In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa sits down with Simone Knego—international keynote speaker, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of the REAL Method—for a grounded, no-fluff conversation on identity, resilience, and unshakeable confidence.Simone shares how confidence isn't about performance or perfection, but about perspective. From summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro to raising six children while building a global platform, she unpacks how high achievers can stop shrinking, rewrite the internal narrative, and lead authentically—without burning out or losing themselves.This episode dives into:The difference between performative confidence and real confidenceHow identity shapes leadership and decision-makingTurning pressure into purposeLetting go of self-doubt without waiting for external validationThe mindset shift required to step into your next levelIf you're a high achiever navigating growth, leadership, or reinvention, this conversation will challenge how you see yourself—and what's possible next.