The Courage To Lead

In this episode, I talk with Alfredo Borodowski, an international speaker, peak performance and positive psychology expert, and culture transformation consultant. Our conversation only scratches the surface of positivity, purpose and performance, so you can expect that Alfredo will be a returning guest. With over 30 years of experience guiding CEOs, top law firms, major corporations like Motorola...

At just 27, Richard Blank took a leap that would shape the rest of his life — relocating to Costa Rica to train over 5,000 employees at one of San Jose’s largest call centers. That bold move sparked a journey filled with unexpected turns, cultural challenges, and remarkable growth. Today, Richard is the CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center (CCC), a company he founded in 2008. With a background in commu...

Jhana Li is on a mission to build the worId’s best problem-solving machine. She first discovered her passion for Operations and Scaling Businesses while van-lifeing her way through North & South America. Since then, she has served as COO at two successful startups, consulted with over forty 7- & 8-figure businesses, and coached hundreds more. Witnessing countless founders stall out and trap themse...

I had never actually heard of "somatic awareness" until my conversation with Jennifer Zach. She is a graduate of Coach U, the world's first coaching school, and certified in mind-body coaching and integrative somatic trauma therapy. She is the author of Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence. She is the founder of Zach Coaching, LLC, where she helps leaders tap into their body's intelli...

Get ready to take notes! On this episode, you'll hear from Michael Forman, a business networking expert who specializes in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, Michael is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has led to significant improvements in corporate prof...

A lot of my clients struggle attracting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining great employees. If you struggle with this, too, then this podcast episode is for you. My guest for this episode is Corey Harlock. He is the founder and principal of KeyHire Solutions©, a small business talent strategy and acquisition consulting firm. KeyHire helps elevate owners’ businesses from where they are to where the...

Another great guest and great conversation. This one will definitely require a return to The Courage to Lead podcast as there was just too much to unpack. Ryan Christensen is a hypnotist and author focusing on peak mental performance, emotional resilience, and life satisfaction. Ryan leverages his decades of experience in the military, counter terrorism, and counter-proliferation worlds to dive de...

You're going to love this episode. Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development. Her work is based on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. And for 30 years, she’s been supporting organizations and leaders who want to make that happen with training, consulting, and keynote speeches. Blending her background in academia as a universit...

I really enjoyed my recent conversation with Toby Myles, a story coach and strategic copywriter who helps her clients find the beauty in their stories. We all have stories, we just don't always know how to use them to build deep connections and trust in our marketing. Toby says that she's always been a curious person and that has served her well as she interviews her clients to draw out their stor...

I can't tell you how thrilled I am to have author, speaker, and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz back on the program. Mike was a guest back in 2023 (see Episode 228) shortly after he published "Fix This Next." Since then, Mike has published to more books - Get Different and All In - How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams. I only have a short time with Mike (he's rather busy as you can imagine) so...

On this episode, I welcome returning guest David Safeer. David is a globally recognized expert in cash flow and profit maximization. He is the founder of Cash is Clear Learning System, which educates and advises accountants and CFOs on cash flow and profit strategies for their clients. His work has impacted hundreds of businesses with revenues from $1MILLION to $20MILLION in over 40 countries. I a...

Eli Libby and Kyle Nelson were previous guests on the podcast (see Episode 21). When I heard about their tragic stories and how they've used their experiences to emerge stronger, bringing life fulfillment to others, I knew I had to have them back on the show. Eli and Kyle are the founders of Peak Fulfullment (https://www.peakfulfillment.co). The craft solo retreats for people to find solitude and...

I had looked forward to this episode and my conversation with Zachary Green, and I was not disappointed. Zachary Green is US Marine veteran, a former firefighter, and a successful entrepreneur. Zachary founded his first company out of the trunk of his car and scaled it to over $30 million. He was recognized as the Ohio Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year and a White House-selected delegate to the Glo...

Samantha C. Prestidge is the founder of Auxo Business Services. She works with construction companies to help their growing teams solve their biggest people problems, like poor delegation and untrained managers, and how to eliminate team bottlenecks. Samanatha specializes in simplifying how teams work so you can scale your business without losing your sanity. Samantha is all about implementing sys...

Marcia Daszko is a self-proclaimed "provocative contrarian and catalyst for pivoting leadership thinking and innovation." She was mentored by the iconic Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Marcia founded her own consultancy over 25 years ago, and has helped hundreds of top companies (the likes of AT&T, Pepsi, Honda, and The US Navy) and their executive staffs to accelerate their vision and achieve results neve...

This was one of my most enjoyable interviews. Greg Bennick is nothing short of amazing. He's an author, filmmaker, producer, singer/songwriter, philanthropist, non-founder and co-founder, and an extraordinary juggler. Greg is a TEDx speaker, speaking coach, and influencer who is devoted to transforming the world by inspiring personal and social change. I'm not sure where Greg finds the energy, but...

David “Coach” Kitch is the Founder of a Top 20 Leadership Development company, Edge Leadership Academy. He is a former Division 1 football coach turned entrepreneur, and a PhD Candidate with a master's degree in sport psychology. Outside the classroom, he has a decade of experience building leaders, culture, and mindset at the highest levels of sports and business. David has authored 3 books inclu...

Matt Diamante is a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to helping small business owners unlock the power of digital marketing to grow their businesses. I had a great conversation with the founder of HeyTony, an SEO and social media marketing strategist who creates solutions for clients that are approachable and actionable, enabling his clients to achieve incredible results without a massive budget....

In this episode, I have a great conversation with David Brooks, the visionary founder of Contractor Rhino, a dynamic digital marketing and accounting agency dedicated to empowering trade businesses across the United States. David helps commercial and residential contractors and service providers. He brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities and helps provide specialize...

This was a fun conversation. My guest, Darren Gibb, helps coaches and executive coaches build better audiences, create better content that attracts and repels the right and wrong people, and teaches them how to use direct messages or DMs more effectively to book more sales calls and close them. Darren's mission is to help business owners - especially coaches - build better audiences by using socia...

I had a great conversation with Dan Barnett, founder of Video For Entrepreneurs (https://videoforentrepreneurs.com/). His mission is to help entrepreneurs like you and me to look better and feel more comfortable on camera. His mission is to bring out or unveil the excellence of others. With over 16 years of experience in the video production industry, Dan has journeyed from working with Fortune 50...

After a 2-year hiatus, The Courage to Lead Podcast is back! New episodes are being recorded as we speak for a January 2025 launch. I've already got a long list of guests—authors, C-Suite executives, doctors, lawyers, athletes—and they are all here talking about courage. I hope you enjoy The Courage to Lead. Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon. ******************************************** Plea...

Simon's mission and passion is to enable each person & organization to become more successful. Working with clients around the globe, from New Zealand, through Europe, the UK & over to North America they benefit from hands-on coaching & world-renowned business growth tactics. Simon uses decades of real, hands-on business experience to enable each business and coach he works with to overcome their...

Lee Eisenstaedt is the founder of the Leading With Courage Network, an all-virtual group for advisors with 10+ years of experience.  It appeals to people who want to elevate awareness of their brand, expand their network, and engage with their connections. Lee has been described as a judicious accomplisher because he’s good at and enjoys using his intuition, instincts, and experience to evaluate a...

Dr David Burkus is one of the world’s leading business thinkers whose forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders and teams do their best work ever. He is the best-selling author of five books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked multiple times as one of the world...