Episodes

The Power of Words in Leadership: Caring, Accountability, and Trust | RR351
Feb. 24, 2026

The Power of Words in Leadership: Caring, Accountability, and Trust | RR351

In this episode, I sit down with Coach Jim Johnson, a long-time educator, championship basketball coach, and inspirational speaker who has spent decades helping people see what’s possible for them. Right away, I could see how...
The Art of Orchestrating Connection – with David Homan | RR350
Feb. 17, 2026

The Art of Orchestrating Connection – with David Homan | RR350

In this episode, I sit down with David Homan , master connector, podcaster, start-up founder, co-author of Orchestrating Connection and founder of Orchestrated Connecting . We explore how connection, generosity, and purpose c...
What Makes a Client Truly Referable with Stacey Brown Randall | RR349
Feb. 10, 2026

What Makes a Client Truly Referable with Stacey Brown Randall | RR349

In this episode I welcome back Stacey Brown Randall, author of The Referable Client Experience. Stacey challenges the old idea that referrals come from asking. We talk about why excellent work alone doesn’t lead to referrals,...
Why Empathy Wins: Leading People In An AI World | RR348
Feb. 3, 2026

Why Empathy Wins: Leading People In An AI World | RR348

In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Robin Hills, founder of Ei4Change and a long-time educator in emotional intelligence. We explore why the future is human, how empathy drives real performance, and what leaders can do that AI ...
How Visual Thinking Builds Trust in Business Relationships | RR347
Jan. 27, 2026

How Visual Thinking Builds Trust in Business Relationships | RR347

Seeing is Believing! That’s one of the mantras of my guest, Todd Cherches. Todd has built his career, and written a book called: Visual Leadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Leadership and Life. In this interview we ex...
Creating Calm | RR346
Jan. 20, 2026

Creating Calm | RR346

Today I speak with yoga therapist and educator Lisa Danahy about how the skills that calm a classroom can transform our relationships at home and at work. We explore safety before instruction, why our energy is contagious, an...
How Energetic Presence Can Transform Your Business Relationships | RR345
Jan. 13, 2026

How Energetic Presence Can Transform Your Business Relationships | RR345

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tracy Poizner , founder of Space | Time Alchemy, about the powerful role of presence in how we connect and lead. Tracy helps high-performing women in tech and innovation re...
The R.E.A.L. Connection System: How to Build Authentic Relationships in Business | RR344
Jan. 6, 2026

The R.E.A.L. Connection System: How to Build Authentic Relationships in Business | RR344

As we step into a new year, I decided to begin with something close to my heart — connection. This solo episode is all about how we can start 2026 by building and strengthening R.E.A.L. relationships: those built on trust, ap...
Becoming the Best Version of YOU with Mary Kominska | RR343
Dec. 30, 2025

Becoming the Best Version of YOU with Mary Kominska | RR343

Every so often, we need a reminder that personal growth isn’t just about what we add to our lives—but what we’re willing to shift, release, and redefine. That’s why I’m bringing back this powerful conversation with Mary Komin...
The Mindset Shift That Will Change the Way You Price Your Work with John Ray | RR342
Dec. 23, 2025

The Mindset Shift That Will Change the Way You Price Your Work with John Ray | RR342

No matter what time of year it is, it’s always worth checking in with a big question: Am I really charging what I’m worth? That’s why I’m bringing back this standout conversation with John Ray—business advisor, pricing strate...
The Storytelling Shift That Will Make Your Clients Say Yes | RR441 [ENCORE]
Dec. 16, 2025

The Storytelling Shift That Will Make Your Clients Say Yes | RR441 [ENCORE]

As we approach a new year—and really, at any point in our business journey—it’s a great time to step back and revisit how we’re showing up in our marketing, especially when it comes to the story we’re telling. That’s why I’m ...
Your Relationship with Money: Mindset Shifts for Financial Success | RR340 [ENCORE]
Dec. 9, 2025

Your Relationship with Money: Mindset Shifts for Financial Success | RR340 [ENCORE]

As we head into the holiday season—a time of giving, gathering, and let’s be honest… spending—it’s easy to feel the pressure that money can place on our relationships and our well-being. That’s why I’m re-sharing one of my fa...
Delivering Magic: How to Create Unforgettable Customer Experiences | RR339 [ENCORE]
Dec. 2, 2025

Delivering Magic: How to Create Unforgettable Customer Experiences | RR339 [ENCORE]

Bring the magic of Disney to your small businesses by showing how exceptional customer service creates unforgettable loyalty. Join me as I chat with Vance Morris, a former Disney executive turned small business owner and cust...
How to Build a Relationship-First Business with Jim Carpenter | RR338
Nov. 25, 2025

How to Build a Relationship-First Business with Jim Carpenter | RR338

What if the real measure of success isn’t how high you fly but how deeply you connect? Jim Carpenter has spent decades helping families and business owners build wealth and preserve their legacies — yet what sets him apart is...
Meet Them Where They Are: Building Relationships Through Equity | RR337
Nov. 18, 2025

Meet Them Where They Are: Building Relationships Through Equity | RR337

In this episode, I’m joined by Celeste Warren , internationally recognized Diversity, Equity & Inclusion leader and author of The Truth About Equity: What It Really Is, What It Isn’t, and Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Righ...
The Human Side of Influence: Why Emotion Always Wins | RR 336
Nov. 11, 2025

The Human Side of Influence: Why Emotion Always Wins | RR 336

If you want to connect and influence others authentically, you need to understand the part of the brain that makes every decision. In this episode, I sit down with Tim Ash, bestselling author of Unleash Your Primal Brain and ...
From Words to Revenue: Using Brand Voice to Attract Aligned Clients | RR335
Nov. 4, 2025

From Words to Revenue: Using Brand Voice to Attract Aligned Clients | RR335

Have you ever read your own website or LinkedIn post and thought, “That doesn’t sound like me at all”? I know I have. This week on Relationships Rule, I sit down with Patricia Viscount — a brand voice strategist and former C...
The Truth About Confidence with TEDx Speaker Nina Perez | RR334
Oct. 28, 2025

The Truth About Confidence with TEDx Speaker Nina Perez | RR334

What if confidence wasn’t something you had to fake, but something you could feel? In this episode, I reconnect with the lovely and wise Nina Perez; transformation coach, TEDx speaker, and someone I’ve had the pleasure of kno...
What To Do When Motivation Won’t Show Up with Robin J. Emdon | RR333
Oct. 21, 2025

What To Do When Motivation Won’t Show Up with Robin J. Emdon | RR333

Stop chasing motivation and build momentum you can count on. I sit down with Robin J. Emdon, the procrastination slayer, to unpack his GetResultsology framework for solopreneurs and business owners. Robin explains why procra...
How to Use Relationships to Scale Impact with Sir Darren Jacklin | RR332
Oct. 14, 2025

How to Use Relationships to Scale Impact with Sir Darren Jacklin | RR332

The fastest path to growth is through relationships; especially those that hold you accountable to your word. I had the privilege of sitting down with Sir Darren Jacklin, a global business leader and philanthropist, whose jou...
What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say with Tammy J. Cohen | RR331
Oct. 7, 2025

What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say with Tammy J. Cohen | RR331

Small messages can create big connection wins. My guest Tammy J. Cohen discovered this truth by sending short, heart-centered texts to her adult sons, a practice that rebuilt trust at home and later inspired her book, Text Me...
From Stage Fright to Stage Trust with Michele Vilseck | RR 330
Sept. 30, 2025

From Stage Fright to Stage Trust with Michele Vilseck | RR 330

Speaking isn’t about saying the right words. It’s about making people feel you. When I sat down with Michele Vilseck, she showed me how her RAW method—Real, Audacious, Withness—can transform the way we show up on stage, on vi...
Writing from the Heart in a Digital World with Elizabeth H. Cottrell | RR329
Sept. 23, 2025

Writing from the Heart in a Digital World with Elizabeth H. Cottrell | RR329

A handwritten note can do what an email never will, it can change a life. I loved every minute of this warm-hearted conversation with Elizabeth H. Cottrell, author of Heartspoken: How to Write Notes That Connect, Comfort, Enc...
How AI Makes Work More Human with Gunnar Hood | RR328
Sept. 16, 2025

How AI Makes Work More Human with Gunnar Hood | RR328

AI isn't stealing your humanity. It’s giving it back. Gunnar Hood joins me to talk about how artificial intelligence can make our work more human. He explains how AI helps you reclaim time, communicate more meaningfully, and ...