Leadership Episodes

How Healthcare Professionals Can Find Better Work-Life Balance with Lillian Emlet | 1,690 Lillian Emlet believes finding fulfillment in medicine and life is not about choosing between professional success and personal well-being. It is about creating a path where both can exist. As a certified Energy Leadership Coach, adult intensivist, emergency physician, and simulation educator, Lillian understands the demands of working in healthcare and the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with personal aspirations. Through Transforming Healthcare Coaching®, she helps frontline healthcare professionals and executive leaders gain clarity, navigate career transitions, achieve meaningful goals, and discover their own paths toward greater fulfillment. As a single mother and practicing physician, Lillian brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her coaching, encouraging others to embrace a both/and mindset rather than feeling limited by competing p…

[SPOTLIGHT FEATURE] Kenny Stoddart & Nick Vuletich | 1,689 Kenny Stoddart and Nicholas “Nick” Vuletich believe meaningful leadership begins with understanding who you are, taking ownership of your growth, and recognizing the importance of supporting those around you. As the founder of IronMind Elite, Kenny helps young professionals develop the self-awareness, confidence, communication skills, and mental readiness needed to navigate the transition from college into adulthood. His work focuses on building identity and leadership beyond titles, achievements, and expectations. Nick is a psychology major and First Class cadet at The Citadel, graduating in May 2027. As part of an internship supervised by Kenny through IronMind Advisors, Nick founded The Citadel Mental Wellness and Resiliency Club, known as The Watch, a cadet-led initiative encouraging students to look out for one another. Its first meeting attracted 100 sign-ups. Together, Kenny and Nick bring perspectives from …

Dallas Martz on Baseball, Leadership, and Building a Lasting Legacy | 1,688 Dallas Martz believes the greatest measure of success is not simply what we accomplish, but the relationships we build and the impact we leave on others along the way. With a career spanning radio, sales leadership, and sports management, Dallas has dedicated much of his professional life to building teams, businesses, and meaningful connections. In 2020, he moved to Alton, Illinois, knowing almost no one, and helped establish the Alton River Dragons, a collegiate summer baseball organization. Over four seasons as General Manager, he experienced the challenges and rewards of building a team, creating community connections, and celebrating a championship season. Those experiences inspired his debut book, It Was Never Just Baseball: A Story of People, Purpose, and a Lasting Legacy, which explores the friendships, lessons, and unforgettable moments that shaped his journey both on and off the field. …

Sean Clarke on Leadership Lessons From 30 Years of Real-World Experience | 1,682 Sean Clarke believes leadership is not something learned from theory alone. It is shaped by real decisions, real responsibility, and the experience of leading people when the outcome matters. A leadership keynote speaker, executive coach, retired Canadian Forces Master Warrant Officer, retired corporate leader, and Project Management Professional, Sean brings more than 30 years of experience across the military, public sector, and private industry. His approach is built around Lived Leadership, using real-world experiences to help leaders think differently about responsibility, purpose, decision-making, and the people they lead. Through Wolf Vector Motivational Edge, Sean delivers keynotes and workshops for conferences, associations, and organizations, combining authentic storytelling with practical lessons audiences can take back to their work. His message is simple: leadership is not abou…

Danute Debney Shaw on How to Make Better Decisions Beyond Logic | 1,673 Danute Debney Shaw believes better decisions begin when we learn to use more than logic alone. With more than 30 years of experience across management, organizational leadership, and law, Danute now focuses her work on Decision Strategy Innovation, helping individuals and organizations rethink how they approach decisions, thought processes, and problem-solving. Her approach brings together rational thinking, intuition, creativity, and emotional intelligence, recognizing that each can play an important role in how we perceive situations and determine what comes next. Danute is the owner and consultant of CelaPhontus LLC and the author of How The Tin Man Found His Brain: One Attorney's Path for Perceptual Development, which reflects her exploration of how expanding perception can influence both personal and professional decision-making. Her message is simple: when we expand the way we perceive a situa…

[SPOTLIGHT FEATURE] Kenny Stoddart on Preparing Young Professionals | 1,670 Kenny Stoddart believes the transition from college to the professional world is not just a career shift. It is an identity shift that many young professionals are never taught how to navigate. As the founder of IronMind Elite, Kenny helps young professionals build the mental readiness, self-awareness, and confidence needed to succeed when the next step in life is no longer assigned to them. Through coaching focused on identity, leadership, communication, and personal development, Kenny helps young adults understand who they are beyond a degree, title, or achievement. His work gives them practical tools to handle pressure, make stronger decisions, communicate effectively, and take ownership of the direction of their lives. Rather than simply preparing young professionals for their next job, IronMind Elite helps prepare them for the person they need to become as they enter adulthood and build their …

William Cowan on Career Strategy, Leadership, and Navigating Change | 1,662 William Cowan believes a successful career is not simply defined by the positions you hold, but by how deliberately you navigate change, make consequential decisions, and continue creating value throughout your professional life. With more than 30 years of experience in senior management and executive advisory roles, William has built a career spanning corporate leadership, strategy, career management, consulting, broadcasting, and board governance. He has advised boards and chief executives around the world while also serving as CEO of several listed and privately held companies. His message is simple: a remarkable career does not happen by accident. It is shaped by the decisions you make, the transitions you navigate, and your willingness to approach each new chapter with clarity and purpose. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Enjoying the show? Support the conversation! 👉 Today’s guest: www.buildingawinnin…

Dr. Maria Nemeth on Turning Your Intentions Into Meaningful Action | 1,661 Dr. Maria Nemeth believes meaningful success is not simply about knowing what to do. It is about learning how to direct your energy toward what matters and turn your intentions into meaningful action. A Master Certified Coach, transformational seminar leader, author, and lifelong advocate for social change, Maria has spent decades helping people bridge the gap between what they say they want and how they actually live. She is the founder and director of the Academy for Coaching Excellence, where thousands of people around the world have been trained to bring greater clarity, purpose, and effectiveness to their work and lives. Her influence extends across nonprofit organizations, businesses, government sectors, and the broader coaching profession. Maria is also the author of two acclaimed books, The Energy of Money and Mastering Life's Energies. Through her writing, she explores how our relationship …

Chris White on Business Clarity, Leadership, and Focused Execution | 1,644 Chris White believes clarity is what turns ambitious ideas into focused action and meaningful results. An entrepreneur, executive coach, author, and co-founder of Ninety.io, Chris has spent more than three decades helping leaders cut through complexity, understand what matters most, and create momentum in their businesses and lives. As the creator of Clarity Business Academy, Chris teaches a practical approach built around three essential areas: Identity Clarity, Priority Clarity, and Directional Clarity. Together, these principles help leaders better understand who they are, determine what deserves their attention, and establish a clear path forward. Chris's approach combines business operating systems, leadership coaching, storytelling, and lessons shaped through his own experiences with entrepreneurship and adversity. Rather than adding more complexity to leadership, his work helps people simplif…

[SPOTLIGHT FEATURE] Kenny Stoddart on Leadership Under Pressure | 1,639 Kenny Stoddart believes leadership is ultimately measured by the quality of your thinking when the pressure is highest. As the founder of IronMind Advisors, Kenny works with executives, founders, and high performing leaders whose decisions carry consequences far beyond themselves. While traditional leadership development often focuses on strategy, productivity, and external performance, Kenny focuses on the internal systems driving every decision: thought, attention, emotional control, and judgment. Through his IronMind Mentality framework, Kenny helps leaders identify and eliminate mental interference, regulate their response to pressure, and maintain clarity when complexity and uncertainty collide. The goal is not simply to perform better when conditions are favorable, but to develop the mental discipline required to execute decisively when the margin for error is at its smallest. Kenny's work challe…

Stephen Moss on Executive Leadership and Developing Great Leaders | 1,638 Stephen Moss believes great leadership is not only measured by the brands you build, but by the people you develop along the way. A former Chief Marketing Officer and seasoned global brand builder, Stephen has led marketing for organizations including Gilbey Canada, Pillsbury International, Nestlé Ice Cream, and Imation. Throughout his career, he has helped some of the world's most recognizable brands overcome decline, enter new markets, and create sustainable growth. His accomplishments include reversing Smirnoff's decline in Canada and helping position the brand for six consecutive years of growth, authoring Pillsbury's first global brand manual for Green Giant, introducing Häagen-Dazs to China, and revitalizing Drumstick with advertising that was ultimately adopted by Nestlé ice cream businesses around the world. But Stephen's impact extends beyond brands and business results. More than 50 profess…

Dr. Greg Jones on Nonprofit Leadership and Organizational Growth | 1,631 Dr. Greg Jones believes strong organizations are built when mission driven leaders have the operational clarity and support to lead well through change. For more than two decades, Greg has served at the intersection of leadership, faith, and organizational development. His experience includes leading private Christian schools, serving churches, and advising faith based nonprofits through seasons of growth, transition, crisis, and renewal. Today, Greg brings that firsthand leadership experience to organizations as a Fractional COO, helping leaders strengthen operations, navigate complexity, and turn their vision into practical action. His perspective comes not simply from studying organizational leadership, but from having personally carried the responsibility of leading teams and institutions through challenging seasons. Greg understands that mission driven organizations often face a unique tension: s…

[SPOTLIGHT FEATURE] Kenny Stoddart on Mental Clarity for High Level Leaders | 1,623 Kenny Stoddart believes leadership is ultimately measured by the quality of your thinking when the pressure is highest. As the founder of IronMind Advisors, Kenny works with executives, founders, and high performing leaders whose decisions carry consequences far beyond themselves. While traditional leadership development often focuses on strategy, productivity, and external performance, Kenny focuses on the internal systems driving every decision: thought, attention, emotional control, and judgment. Through his IronMind Mentality framework, Kenny helps leaders identify and eliminate mental interference, regulate their response to pressure, and maintain clarity when complexity and uncertainty collide. The goal is not simply to perform better when conditions are favorable, but to develop the mental discipline required to execute decisively when the margin for error is at its smallest. Kenny's…

William Sullivan on Cybersecurity and Post Quantum Encryption | 1,620 William Sullivan believes sustainable growth is built through operational discipline, aligned teams, and the ability to execute when the stakes are high. An executive builder with 25 years of experience across federal contracting and commercial technology, William has built and scaled multi-billion-dollar business units at some of the world's leading technology companies, including IBM/Tivoli, PeopleSoft/Oracle, SAP, Informatica, and AWS. Throughout his career, William has specialized in transforming underperforming divisions into market leaders. By aligning sales and technical teams, strengthening operational systems, and creating greater accountability around execution, he has delivered consistent revenue growth exceeding 100% year over year. Today, William leads the U.S. operations of Iothic, bringing decades of experience in government technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise growth to the rapidly e…

Deidre Gestrin on Burnout Recovery and Stress Management | 1,618 Deidre Gestrin believes sustainable success should never require sacrificing your health, purpose, or the people around you. A consultant, speaker, author, and trainer with more than 20 years of experience, Deidre specializes in stress, trauma, burnout recovery, and behavioral health leadership. Her work helps professionals and organizations move beyond simply coping with pressure and create healthier systems that support both human well being and long term performance. Drawing from extensive experience in behavioral health leadership, Deidre has developed high performing teams, strengthened workforce resilience, enhanced clinical supervision, and helped organizations improve the way care is delivered. Her expertise in program design, system optimization, and telehealth allows her to address burnout not only as an individual challenge, but also as an organizational one. As the author of From Burnout to Balanc…

Bruce Ashford on The Power of Clarity in Business and Leadership | 1,613 Bruce Ashford believes meaningful growth begins with clarity, not complexity. A strategic advisor, author, and founder of The Ashford Agency, Bruce helps nonprofit leaders and founder led businesses bridge the gap between the impact they are making and the growth they are capable of achieving. By combining clear messaging with practical strategy, he equips leaders to build organizations that are both mission driven and sustainable. Drawing on more than two decades of executive leadership experience, Bruce has advised nonprofits, universities, businesses, and CEOs across local, national, and international organizations. As a certified StoryBrand Guide and Small Business Flight Plan® advisor, he specializes in helping leaders communicate with greater clarity, strengthen their strategy, and lead with confidence. A prolific author of nine books and hundreds of articles, Bruce has also served as a speechwr…

Edward J. Doherty on Success to Meaningful Leadership | 1,598 Edward J. Doherty believes leadership is measured not by personal success, but by the lives you help grow along the way. A business executive, consultant, author, and nonprofit leader, Edward has spent decades leading organizations, developing people, and building cultures where individuals can thrive. From overseeing more than 135 restaurants as a Regional Vice President to serving as Chief Human Resources Officer for an 11,000 employee company and leading a multimillion dollar business, his career has been defined by one consistent priority: investing in people. Edward's leadership extends far beyond the corporate world. As the father of an adult son with disabilities and a longtime nonprofit leader, he has gained a deeply personal understanding of resilience, compassion, and the importance of serving others. Those experiences have shaped a leadership philosophy grounded in optimism, perseverance, and the belief …

The Spotlight Series: Kenny Stoddart with Special Guests Luke Stenson & Wyatt Porch | 1,596 Kenny Stoddart believes the greatest competitive advantage is the ability to think clearly when the pressure is at its highest. Founder of IronMind Advisors, Kenny works with executives, founders, and high performers to strengthen the mental discipline behind exceptional leadership. His approach goes beyond motivation and mindset, helping leaders develop the clarity, emotional control, and resilience required to make sound decisions when the stakes are highest. Joining him in this conversation are the founders of Athlete Check, whose work complements this mission by helping athletes and emerging leaders build greater self awareness, confidence, and long term mental performance. Through the IronMind Mentality, Kenny teaches that pressure is never the real problem. The real challenge is how we respond to it. By eliminating mental interference, regulating emotions, and developing intentio…

Reed Nyffeler on Entrepreneurship and Purpose Driven Business | 1,592 Reed Nyffeler believes business is at its best when it creates opportunity, develops people, and serves a purpose beyond profit. A lifelong entrepreneur, Reed has dedicated his career to building companies that empower others to lead, grow, and make a meaningful impact. As the founder and CEO of Signal, an international security services franchise, he has helped create a business centered on giving people peace of mind so they can focus on what matters most. His entrepreneurial vision extends beyond one company. Reed also founded Filtergo, a commercial air care franchise, and Framebrand, a technology and analytics company that helps franchise organizations scale with greater clarity and efficiency. Across every venture, his focus remains the same: equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, systems, and leadership they need to build businesses that strengthen their communities. As the author of Transform Thr…

Dustin Shepherd on Helping Veterans Navigate Life After Service | 1,591 Dustin Shepherd believes the greatest act of leadership is making the path easier for someone else to walk. A retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with 29 years of service, Dustin Shepherd spent his military career leading through some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Multiple combat deployments taught him that leadership is measured not by authority, but by the ability to guide people through uncertainty, hardship, and change. After facing his own personal struggles and the devastating loss of fellow Soldiers, Dustin realized that many people who want help never receive it because they do not know where to begin. That insight inspired him to found TOA, an organization dedicated to connecting individuals with the right resources, support, and guidance when they need it most. Rather than creating another program, Dustin focused on building a bridge, one that brings clarity to complex systems a…

Julia Hurley on Single Mom Success and Overcoming Adversity | 1,590 Julia Hurley believes your circumstances may shape your beginning, but they never have to define your future. A nationally recognized real estate broker, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former elected official, Julia has built a career defined by resilience, leadership, and reinvention. Becoming a single mother at just 15 years old, she learned early that success is not determined by where you start, but by the choices you make along the way. Through determination and relentless perseverance, Julia earned a college degree, built award winning businesses, achieved national recognition in real estate, and became a trusted voice in entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Along the way, she has continued to launch new ventures, mentor others, and inspire people to pursue bigger possibilities for their lives. More than her accomplishments, it is Julia's journey that resonates. She has turned adver…

Amy K Nunn on Leadership Development and Self Awareness | 1,586 Amy K. Nunn believes leadership is not about having the answers. It is about creating the conditions for others to thrive. A leadership consultant, executive coach, and creator of the Next to Nunn Diagnostic Method, Amy helps organizations uncover the hidden patterns that quietly limit performance. Drawing from years of leading large teams across churches, ministries, and community organizations, she understands that the greatest leadership challenges are rarely strategic. They are human. Amy's work was shaped as much by her own mistakes as her successes. Having experienced both poor leadership and her own leadership blind spots, she learned that lasting influence begins with self awareness. Today, she helps leaders recognize the patterns that hold them back, strengthen communication, develop healthier teams, and build cultures where people take genuine ownership. Rather than offering quick fixes, Amy equips l…

Dr Tim Newman on Public Speaking and Communication Skills | 1,584 Dr. Tim Newman believes great opportunities rarely go to the best ideas. They go to the people who communicate them best. A communication coach, podcast host, and self described recovering college professor, Dr. Newman has spent more than 20 years helping professionals speak with greater confidence, clarity, and influence. His practical approach removes the mystery from public speaking, replacing fear with simple, repeatable systems that help people connect with any audience. Creator of The Formula for Public Speaking and the Confident Connection Formula, Tim equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the tools to deliver memorable presentations, craft compelling elevator pitches, and communicate in ways that inspire action. As the host of the Speaking with Confidence Podcast, he continues to share practical strategies that help people stand out in business and life. Beyond communication, Tim brin…

Dr Chidimma Abuka on Shared Leadership and Team Success | 1,583 Dr. Chidimma A. Abuka is rethinking one of leadership's oldest assumptions: that every organization needs just one person at the top. An author, researcher, and leadership consultant, Dr. Abuka is the Executive Director of Global Co-Leadership Development and Change Management at Polymathes Consulting. Through her doctoral research at Pepperdine University, she developed the Dualis Co-Leadership System™, a research informed framework designed to help organizations lead through intentional partnership rather than individual authority. As the author of Co-Leadership: One Role. Two Leaders. and The Workbook for Co-Leaders, she equips executives, organizations, and leadership teams with practical strategies for building trust, strengthening shared accountability, and creating collaborative leadership cultures that thrive in today's complex world. Dr. Abuka's work challenges conventional leadership models with a po…