Navigating Leaders

What if the story you’ve been living under is keeping you from becoming who God created you to be? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess sits down with author, speaker, coach, and ministry leader Kerrie Oles for an honest conversation about trauma, healing, forgiveness, self-worth, and the stories that shape the way we lead and live. Kerrie shares her own journey throu...

Are you holding yourself back from taking the next step? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess gets personal about what it means to begin something new when confidence is low and uncertainty is high. Fear, judgment, perfectionism, uncertainty, and the possibility of regret can all create hesitation before we ever step into the arena. Gabriel explores the tension betwee...

Are you trustworthy with what you’ve been given? And what do your thoughts, words, and actions reveal about the person you’re becoming? In Episode 37 of The Navigating Leaders Podcast, Gabriel Griess explores what it means to become trustworthy and the hidden beliefs, patterns, fears, and identities that can shape the way we live. The conversation challenges us to look honestly at how we show up,...

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t what happened to you, but how you’re choosing to respond to it? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess challenges you to embrace radical responsibility by taking 100% ownership of how you show up in every area of your life. That doesn’t mean accepting blame for someone else’s actions or believing you can control everything aroun...

What if the results you’re unhappy with are actually showing you what needs to change? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess challenges you to take an honest inventory of the results you have created across every area of your life, including your faith, family, fitness, finances, and freedom. Your results reveal where you have invested your time, talent, and treasure,...

Do you feel stuck, behind, or unsure about what your next step should be? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess invites you to pause and take an honest look at where you are in life. Before you can move toward a new vision, you have to know where you’re starting from. That kind of honesty can be difficult. It can expose areas that feel out of alignment, but it can also...

What if the chaos in your life is being fueled by choices you don’t even realize you’re making? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess sits down with Christian counselor and author Sonny Gann for a conversation about relationships, faith, fear, peace, and the patterns that quietly shape the way we live. From struggling marriages to intrusive thoughts and behaviors we le...

In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess sits down with entrepreneur, leadership expert, and faith-driven business leader Jeff Scheffelbein for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about the lies that quietly influence our decisions, relationships, leadership, and sense of purpose. From navigating unimaginable hardship to redefining success, Jeff shares why so many high...

What if the biggest breakthrough in your relationships didn't require a dramatic conversation, but one small change in the way you show up every day? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess continues his conversation with author and speaker Cristie Penn, exploring practical ways to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and create healthier relationships. Together...

Why do people who love each other still struggle to truly understand one another? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess sits down with author and speaker Cristie Penn to explore the hidden beliefs, expectations, and communication patterns that quietly shape our relationships. Whether you're navigating marriage, leadership, or family, this conversation challenges c...

Why do so many of us live like there's never enough, even when we've been given so much? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess explores how scarcity quietly shapes the way we lead, parent, work, and view the future. Many of the beliefs driving our decisions aren't ones we chose, they're stories we've inherited. What if the pressure, fear, and a...

What if the stress you feel isn't just in your mind, but in your body? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess sits down with Rome Za, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and holistic health coach, to explore why so many people feel exhausted, anxious, reactive, and disconnected, even when they're doing everything they think they should. From breathwork and moveme...

Why does it feel like the weight of your future rests entirely on your shoulders? Whether you're worried about money, your career, your business, or simply trying to keep everything together, the pressure to provide can quietly become one of the greatest sources of fear, anxiety, and burnout. In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess challenges one of the biggest lies...

Why do some leaders thrive under pressure while others lose momentum when life gets hard? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess sits down with championship-winning coach Corey M. Henderson Sr. to explore what it really takes to build a winning culture, lead through adversity, and stay committed when success doesn't come overnight. From losing his corporate career...

You know what you should do, so why do you still feel stuck? Most people don't struggle because they lack information. They struggle because they never turn what they know into consistent action. In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess sits down with growth coach Brandon Smeltzer, founder of Undefeated Growth, to explore why some people make meaningful progress whil...

Have you ever felt like you've wandered too far, made too many mistakes, or become someone you never intended to be? Whether you're carrying regret, struggling with shame, feeling disconnected from God, or watching someone you love walk a difficult path, this episode is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond grace. In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess sha...

Why do some leaders earn trust, influence, and opportunity while others struggle to make a lasting impact? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess sits down with Gary Watson for a conversation about one of the most overlooked factors in leadership and success. If you've ever wondered why certain relationships open doors, why some people naturally attract trust, or w...

Are you spending your energy on the wrong things? Most leaders don’t lose their way because they lack talent, ambition, or opportunity. They lose their way because they get distracted.  In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , Gabriel Griess introduces a powerful framework he calls “The Puzzle or the Path.” Through a simple but unforgettable illustration, he explores why so many people...

What if your carpet cleaner carried a calling that had nothing to do with carpets? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , host Gabriel Griess sits down with Sam Trevino, a father of six, man of faith, and founder of Made Clean Janitorial Services. Sam leads with purpose, and his company motto comes straight from Hebrews 9:14. It shows in everything he does. But before his business, be...

When was the last time you truly chose to rest? Not because you were forced to slow down, but because you intentionally made space to renew, reflect, and reset. In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , host Gabriel Griess makes the case for something most high achievers resist: taking a sabbatical. Not just a vacation, but intentional time to unplug, reflect, and refuel. Drawing from th...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “happy wife, happy life” a thousand times. But what if we’ve been missing the point? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , host Gabriel Griess shares a simple moment with his wife, Kristie, and son, Preston, that completely reframed what it means to truly love, serve, and honor the people closest to us. At a time when the world feels filled with confl...

What happens when a young woman takes her faith from the White House to a war zone and turns it into a lifelong mission to protect the most vulnerable? In this episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast, host Gabriel Griess sits down with Allison Higgins, J.D. - attorney, anti-human trafficking advocate, and co-founder of CoverGov. Allison's story is anything but ordinary. From a church plant...

In this behind-the-scenes episode of the Navigating Leaders Podcast, host Gabriel Griess sits down with Marcos Perez, CEO of Harp & Sword Media, to unpack the story behind The Results Tree and  tackle a question so many people are asking: Why am I doing everything right and still not getting the results I want? What began as a more than 20-year idea has become a message that is impacting lives...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , host Gabriel Griess challenges you to dig deep and ask yourself: Are you living the life you really want? Drawing from his new book, The Results Tree , Gabriel explores the powerful concept of results as the clearest indicator of whether your life is aligned with the vision placed on your heart. While goals can fade or shift, re...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Navigating Leaders Podcast , host Gabriel Griess challenges a common belief about success: what if quitting isn’t failure, but one of the most important decisions you can make? Drawing from his new book, The Results Tree , Gabriel explores the powerful concept of committed action and why knowing what to quit is just as important as knowing what to pursue. H...