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…

Compliance is more than just an annual "check the box" type training event. In this episode, we talk with Tom Fox, the Compliance Evangelist, and host of the Compliance Podcast Network about what all leaders need to know about compliance to protect themselves and their organization, all while fostering a stronger culture of trust and psychological …

Brad Flaugher has been working on AI projects since 2008 andis now a AI and Machine Learning Educator. He authored the book AI Harmony and is an Advisor to the seed capital fund NextFab Ventures where he gets into the technical diligence of AI startups. Brad shares how ChatGPT and AI are already at a place wherewe should not be waiting for the user…

In this episode, I talk with Bruno Pesec co-founder of the Norwegian Founder Institute, the world’s premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program, about five specific practices for profitable innovation. During our time together we discuss, Despite the current global economic challenges and headwinds, is it still worth investing in inno…

In this episode we talk with Tiffany Barnard about about the importance of continuously expanding your emotional intelligence. During our time together we discuss: Why one emotional intelligence workshop isn't enough. Common challenges workers are facing as a result of the pandemic. How different generations view work and burnout. The importance an…

Manuel Gallegos is the Managing Partner of MG Global Consulting Group. Manuel now lives in Argentina but previously had a corporate career in finance in New York. In New York, he would live and breath finance and he took his expertise to start his own Consulting Company. MG Global Consulting does consulting in M&A and project management for several…

In this episode we talk with Rahul Sharma about about strategies to help speakers and leaders better engage their listeners. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: Common areas of opportunity for growing as a leader. How leaders can take some control back into their days. The importance of mindset and how to change it. How …

In this episode we talk with John Henny about about strategies to help speakers and leaders better engage their listeners. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: Why confident speakers captivate us. Commonalities between great speakers and singers. How you can overcome the fear of public speaking and imposter syndrome. Comm…

Davinder has a track record of transforming Fortune 500 and midsize organizations across healthcare, education, financial, and insurance industries to achieve scalability and growth. He has broad multi-industry experience in digital strategy, product innovation, and advanced analytics to grow the customer base, increase customer lifetime value, and…

In this episode we talk with Glenn Parker about about positive influence leadership and how it can help you lead during a crisis. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: What positive influence leadership is. Common challenges leaders faced during COVID-19. What was effective in addressing needs of employees and customers du…

In this episode we talk with Alec Pearson about about the importance of focusing on your strengths as a leader. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: What is strength and core energy coaching? What common things are influencing today's leaders and holding them back? Why should you NOT focus only on building weaknesses? Whe…

Dr. Anil Sharma has performed over 80,00 spinal procedures and changed the lives of many people. His brilliance however does not stop at medical procedures. He has a gift when it comes to multiple choice testing as he sees things differently. He discovered this gift at a young age and was able to make the most of it. After growing his medical pract…

In this episode we talk with Sunitha Sandeep about about how women leaders achieve personal and professional success. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: Is it possible for women leaders to have personal and professional success? Despite knowing that it's possible to have personal and professional success, why are so man…

Deepak Rana grew up in India and moved around India in his youth. When he later moved to Tokyo, Japan, he was entrenched in a culture that was very respectful and placed value on details. Deepak, worked on various complex transformation projects for institutions like the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and others. When moving to the Unite…

In this episode we talk with Derrick Van Mell about whether or not being a manager is “a calling” or a job. During our time together we discuss: Is leadership a calling? How does someone know if they really should be a manager? The impact of "Management as a Calling" outside the workplace. How leaders can join the movement of building better manage…

In this episode we talk with Sunitha Sandeep about improving your wellness so you can get to your next level personally and professionally. During our time together we discuss: The impact of personal trauma. How it manifests itself and how to people can work through it . How to overcome fear of burnout, anxiety, feelings of being overwhelmed. How p…

In this episode we talk with Karuna Ramanathan about making the transition from being a manger to an adaptive team leader to help your organization truly transform. During our time together we discuss: What has fundamentally changed over the last 3-5 years when it comes to planning and executing change. Top issues confronting leaders at this time a…

Michael Wolf served at the U.S. Navy for 14 years and ultimately ended up being a Lieutenant Commander, Senior Reginal Flight Surgeon. After his tenure at the U.S Navy he was recruited by the Mayo Clinic to be a Consultant and Assistant Professor of Medicine. The Department of Defense is the executive branch of the US federal government and one of …

In this episode we talk with Ken Stearns about ways to plan out and make your transition from working full time to the "third act of your career and life". During our time together we discuss: What it's like being an expatriate. Key learnings for leaders from working as a global executive and living in different parts of the world. The importance o…