Developing The Leader Within Podcast

In this podcast episode, I speak with Rebecca "Wilcox" Gwynne (Elemental Creative and Sustainability Champion) about using sustainability to strengthen your leadership. Wilcox shares a little of her backstory and how sustainability became the focus of her work. She shares what sustainability is and why it's so important. We also discuss what leaders are missing when it comes to sustainability, how...

In this podcast episode, I speak with Sylvie Lui (Executive Voice, Accent & Communications Coach) about how you can find, harness, and use your voice as a leader to help your career, people, and organization. Sylvie shares a little bit about her.  She tells us about what got her into the voice arena, and what she believes are the greatest mistakes she has seen leaders make with using thei...

In this podcast episode, I speak to Charlene Brown (Owner, Bklyn Custom Designs) about how you can design your way to success through your website. Charlene shares the purpose of a website and the greatest mistakes she sees in websites when people reach out for her services. She explains why design is important to our message and some things people need to consider before throwing together a DIY w...

In this podcast episode, I speak with SEAC Bryan B. Battaglia (2nd SEAC to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff) about the Marine Corps birthday and his leadership journey to becoming SEAC. We discuss pivotal moments he learned from the most, and those who were instrumental and made an impact on his career. SEAC shares his thoughts about the future of the Marine Corps and some wisdom from his time i...

In this podcast episode, I speak with Juliet Bellagambi (Positivity Mindset and Empowerment Coach) about leadership and a positive mindset. Juliet shares her background and how she got started on her positive mindset journey. She speaks about some of the reasons why we struggle with having a positive mindset and when positivity became a thing for her. Juliet tells us the ways leaders can go from n...

In this podcast episode, I speak with Carl Shawn Watkins (Vulnerability & DEI Consultant) about vulnerability and how leaders need to employ it. Carl shares his background and what got him into the vulnerability and DEI space. He describes vulnerability from his perspective and shares his first vulnerable moment. He talks about how leaders can understand and employ vulnerability and the differ...

In this podcast episode, I speak with April Hernandez Castillo (Actor, Author, and Speaker) about leadership and parenting. She gives us her background and her journey to acting and writing a book. We discuss What parenting is and her relationship with her parents. We speak about how parents lose touch with parenting and ways they can improve. April speaks about how leadership development can infl...

In this podcast episode, I go to Naples, Italy, and speak with Fleet Master Chief Johannes J. Gonzalez (Fleet Master Chief, Sixth Fleet, US Naval Forces Europe-Africa). Fleet speaks about his journey in the Navy, what pivotal leadership moments he learned from the most, who was instrumental and impacted his career, his thoughts concerning the future of the US Navy, and leadership tips for new Sail...

In this podcast episode, we continue our Hispanic Heritage celebration and go to Guatemala to speak with Dimitry Ortiz (RPA Project Manager, Simply Automate). Dimitry shares with us his story and how he got into technology. He details his desire for innovation through computer science and coding. We speak about why it's essential for Hispanics/Latino's learn and get into STEM and STEAM. He also sp...

In this podcast episode, we continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and speak to Cassandra Robinson (Copywriter and Brand Strategist) about leadership and faith living. Cassandra shares with us a little of her background and upbringing as a Hispanic/Latina woman. She gives us her definition of faith and what faith living is from her perspective. She tells us how her Hispanic/Latina bac...

In this podcast episode, we continue our Hispanic Heritage series and speak to Dr. José Morey (CEO, Ad Astra Steam Media) about leadership and LatinX. Dr. Morey shares with us his background and how he got into STEM and STEAM. He tells us about his upbringing and how being Hispanic influenced his journey in entrepreneurship. We discussed the importance of being role models in the underserved and B...

In this podcast episode, we continue our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and speak with Command Master Chief Toby A. Ruiz. Toby is the Command Master Chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) in Camp Pendleton, CA. He shares his background and heritage and how he got into the Navy. Toby speaks about how it was being Hispanic/Latino in the Navy and how that played into his leadership success....

In this podcast episode, I speak with Frank Carbajal (Founder and President of EsTiempo LLC, and Founder of the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit) about leadership and Hispanic heritage. Frank tells us a little about his background and his vision for the SVLLS. He speaks about how he feels about being Hispanic/Latino and why Hispanic leadership is so important to our communities. Frank descr...

In this podcast episode, I speak with Rai Maestro (Abuse & Suicide Awareness Prevention Advocate) about leadership and suicide prevention . Rai shares his story about his suicide attempts and how he survived to become the advocate he is today. He speaks about his passion for helping all that suffer from abuse and suicide ideations and attempts. Rai talks about the role leadership plays in suic...

In this podcast episode, I speak to Audrey Valentina (Owner, Audrey Valentina Consulting) about leadership and mental health. She shares her background and how she got into the field of mental health counseling. Audrey tells us how she works with youth, college students, and athletes in her practice. She explains the role between mental health and leadership and how leaders can identify poor menta...

In this podcast episode, I speak with Jason Weiss (CEO, Weiss Law Group) about leadership and law. Jason shares his background and how he got into law. He tells us where law and leadership meet and what facets of law leaders need to get smart about. He details the legal pitfalls leaders should avoid and how leaders can advocate for the legal process among their teams. He also tells us what he love...

In this podcast episode, I speak with Jessica David (Owner, Conveying Awareness) about leadership and wellness. Jessica is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. She helps you align time, energy, and attention with what brings peace, purpose, and profits. Jessica shares a little about her background, her co-service in our military as a Mil-Spouse, and how she got into the wellness...

In this podcast episode, I speak with Usama Zeid Bashir Salim (Founder & Host at BeStrong99) about leadership and confidence. Usama shares his background and what made him go into the confidence coaching arena. We define confidence and what Usama believes it is. Usama shares where he sees the most struggles come from with gaining confidence and how you can find it in yourself. We discuss what...

In this 232nd Coast Guard Birthday episode, I speak with Vincent W. Patton (8th MCPOCG) about leadership and service. He shares with us his childhood background and how he enlisted in the Coast Guard. He speaks about the events that molded him into the leader he is and shares his story about how he became jump qualified with the US Army 82nd Airborne. Vincent describes how he felt about the news o...

In this final International Month podcast episode, I speak with Ioanna Petrochilou (Owner, JP Coaching & Consulting) about leadership and planning/daily management. Ioanna gives us her background in the corporate space as a program manager and leader. She explains the role of planning and daily management in our lives as a leader, the importance of embracing this approach in our daily lives, a...

We continue our International tour and go back to the United Kingdom. In this birthday podcast episode, we speak with Leila McKenzie-Delis (CEO, DIAL Global) about leadership and inclusiveness. Leila shares with us her diverse background and why inclusiveness is so dear to her heart. She shares her definition of inclusion and what we can do about it. She also talks about the importance of a leader...

We continue on our International tour and go all the way to Australia. In this podcast episode, I speak to Hazel Herrington (CEO and Founder, Herrington Publications worldwide) about leadership and marketing. Hazel shares her background and how she got started on her entrepreneurial journey. She then speaks about marketing for a leader, why it is important for leaders to learn how to market themse...

We are going International for the month of July! The first stop is the United Kingdom. In this podcast episode, we speak to Kajal Khurana (Mindset and Health Coach & Best Selling Author) about Leadership and self-love. Kajal gives us a bit of her background and then explains what she thinks self-love is and why leaders need to take care of themselves first. She also speaks about the role self...

In this podcast episode, I speak with Ashkan Tashvir (Founder & CEO, Engenesis) about leadership and being. Ashkan defines What is Being? He also tells us why it's important for leaders to get acquainted with Being, what role does Being have in a leader's ability to succeed, and how leaders can transform their Being with his framework.   Why are we human beings the way we are and what dri...

In this podcast episode, I speak with Tisha Hammond (Owner, Ascent Small Business Promotion LLC) about leadership and cheerleading. She shares with us her background in Law Enforcement, and how she got into the role of a cheerleader for small businesses. Tisha explains why it's important for leaders to be cheerleaders, the role cheerleading has in the success of leaders, and tips for leaders conce...