Courage To Leap & Lead

John W. Sigmon is an esteemed executive coach, speaker, and organizational transformation expert, boasting a vast range of expertise that spans across all sectors of the economy. With a remarkable career as a people leader and two-time C-Suite executive (CFO and CHRO), he brings unparalleled insights to create impactful experiences for individuals and organizations through coaching, organizational...

Part 2 of a 2-part episode Paul Sean Hill has built an impressive career at the intersection of military operations, space exploration, and leadership development. As a USAF Captain, he gained hands-on experience in military satellite operations, acquiring technical skills. Transitioning to NASA, Paul assumed executive roles, where he contributed to the success of numerous space missions.  Drawing...

Part 1 of a 2-part episode Paul Sean Hill has built an impressive career at the intersection of military operations, space exploration, and leadership development. As a USAF Captain, he gained hands-on experience in military satellite operations, acquiring technical skills. Transitioning to NASA, Paul assumed executive roles, where he contributed to the success of numerous space missions.  Drawing...

Part 2 of a 2-part episode Greg is a people person who cares for the well-being of others. That is why he teaches people how to negotiate while reading body language, to increase their value and get more from every negotiation. And he has presented negotiation and reading body language training and consultations to people in 14 countries.  Greg is a Harvard-trained negotiator with a wealth of 30-p...

Part 1 of a 2-part episode Greg is a people person who cares for the well-being of others. That is why he teaches people how to negotiate while reading body language, to increase their value and get more from every negotiation. And he has presented negotiation and reading body language training and consultations to people in 14 countries.  Greg is a Harvard-trained negotiator with a wealth of 30-p...

Part 2 of a 2-part interview Dr. Melnick became a clinical psychologist because she wanted to create positive evolution. Her research at Harvard Medical School was on intergenerational issues – how children who didn’t feel seen, heard, or able to make an impact became parents and could overcome their difficult childhoods to make it better for their children (not perpetuate patterns they were condi...

Part 1 of a 2-part interview Dr. Melnick became a clinical psychologist because she wanted to create positive evolution. Her research at Harvard Medical School was on intergenerational issues – how children who didn’t feel seen, heard, or able to make an impact became parents and could overcome their difficult childhoods to make it better for their children (not perpetuate patterns they were condi...

Dr. Asha Rani is a practicing periodontist in NYC. She received her dental degree from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 2003 and completed her periodontal residency training at the Manhattan VA Hospital. Through her years of surgical practice, it became apparent that patient care went far beyond simply diagnosis and treatment. It has become her mission to integrate wellness into dentis...

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗽 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗲, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝟮-𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 Joel Garfinkle is the author of Executive Presence: Step Into Your Power, Convey Confidence, & Lead With Conviction which was listed as the 2022 best leadership book of the year. He is recognized as one of the top 50 executive coaches in America. Global Gurus named Joel #14 on its list of the top 30 global coaching experts. He...

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗽 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗲, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝟮-𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 Joel Garfinkle is the author of Executive Presence: Step Into Your Power, Convey Confidence, & Lead With Conviction which was listed as the 2022 best leadership book of the year. He is recognized as one of the top 50 executive coaches in America. Global Gurus named Joel #14 on its list of the top 30 global coaching experts. He...

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐩 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐥𝐚𝐟𝐬𝐨𝐧 Lowry Olafson knew from a young age that he wanted to be a musician and, like so many other aspiring musicians, had to figure out how to make it work, and he did: he has released nine albums and performed around the world. He is also the founder and creator of PowerSongs - deeply meaningful, personal songs for a wide range of individuals and groups - and P...

Courage to Leap & Lead with Marva Sadler - part 2 of a 2-part episode. MARVA SADLER is a Strategic Consultant and C-level Coach for small to medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of C-level experience in a variety of industries, she specializes in helping early-stage companies turn creative chaos into repeatable, scalable outcomes. Marva excels in building high-performing, positive team cult...

Courage to Leap & Lead with Marva Sadler - part 1 of a 2-part episode. MARVA SADLER is a Strategic Consultant and C-level Coach for small to medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of C-level experience in a variety of industries, she specializes in helping early-stage companies turn creative chaos into repeatable, scalable outcomes. Marva excels in building high-performing, positive team cult...

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗽 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻, 2 of 2 Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honors those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She is also ranked number 3 among the world’s thought le...

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗽 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻, 1 of 2 Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honors those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She is also ranked number 3 among the world’s thought le...

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗽 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗲: 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝟮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 Doug Guthrie is a dynamic speaker and respected thinker in the areas of China-US business leadership and geopolitics. He brings notable experience and success as a senior executive and leadership consultant in the corporate, academic, and public sectors across the United States and globally.  Doug thrives in opportunities that st...

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗽 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗲: 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝟮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 Doug Guthrie is a dynamic speaker and respected thinker in the areas of China-US business leadership and geopolitics. He brings notable experience and success as a senior executive and leadership consultant in the corporate, academic, and public sectors across the United States and globally.  Doug thrives in opportunities that st...

Part 2 of a 2-part episode – Magdalena Mook - Magdalena brings experience in fundraising, coaching, consulting and association management. Currently, she offers her vision and strategic direction as the CEO and Executive Director of the International Coaching Federation(ICF), where she acts as a partner to the ICF's Global Board of Directors. Magdalena has also held positions with the Council of S...

Part 1 of a 2-part episode – Magdalena Mook - Magdalena brings experience in fundraising, coaching, consulting and association management. Currently, she offers her vision and strategic direction as the CEO and Executive Director of the International Coaching Federation(ICF), where she acts as a partner to the ICF's Global Board of Directors. Magdalena has also held positions with the Council of S...

Part 2 of a 2-part episode Stephen M. R. Covey is The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust.  Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey...

Part 1 of a 2-part episode Stephen M. R. Covey is The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust.  Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey...

Part 2 of a 2-part episode Derek Cabrera (PhD, Cornell) is senior scientist at Cabrera Research Lab, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Plectica, and inventor of the Plectica systems mapping software. He was Research Fellow at the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) for the Study of Complex Systems and NSF IGERT Fellow in Nonlinear Systems in the Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Cornel...

Part 1 of a 2-part episode Derek Cabrera (PhD, Cornell) is senior scientist at Cabrera Research Lab, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Plectica, and inventor of the Plectica systems mapping software. He was Research Fellow at the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) for the Study of Complex Systems and NSF IGERT Fellow in Nonlinear Systems in the Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Cornel...

Part 2 of 2 Charlene Wheeless is a highly respected and accomplished professional in the business world, known for her expertise in leadership, communications, and operations. With over 30 years of experience, she has established herself as a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and leadership coach/advisor.  Through her company, Charlene Wheeless LLC, she empowers executives and teams to inspire...

Part 1 of 2 Meet Charlene Wheeless - a trailblazer in the business world who has shattered ceilings and redefined what it means to be a successful leader. With over three decades of experience, she is a force to be reckoned with in the areas of leadership, communications, and operations. Charlene is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and leadership coach who empowers executives and teams to a...