The Leaders Lab

Shirah Mansaray is the CEO and founding trustee of the international charity, I Am Somebody’s Child Soldier, which provides mental health support to former child victims of war in Uganda. Shirah has over 15 years’ experience working in the humanitarian field, with organisations ranging from the United Nations and the Human Rights and Economic Affairs Department at the Council of Europe, Strasbourg...

Jarrod Lopiccolo is a leader in creative digital performance marketing with a background in architecture. With his wife Season as co-founder, Jarrod has led Noble Studios as CEO, building it from the ground up and collaborating with top global brands such as Adobe, Google, and the Islands of Tahiti. Their visionary leadership has earned the agency accolades like the AdAge “Best Places to Work - 20...

Christian Muntean is a business strategist and leadership expert with a proven record of solving complex challenges. As founder of Vantage Consulting, he has led organizations through major transformations focused on growth and efficiency. His global experience spans over 40 countries in disaster relief and community development. Christian holds a master’s in organizational leadership from Eastern...

Tricia Brouk is an award-winning author and public speaking coach renowned for her ability to inspire transformation through the power of storytelling. With over three decades of experience, she has become a trusted mentor to countless individuals, including esteemed figures such as James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet, and Susan Sarandon. Raised on a Missouri farm, Tricia's journey has been extrao...

Michelle Sorro is a Transformation Mentor + Spiritual Guide and host of Fire and Soul, a top 1% podcast on self discovery and sacred sovereignty. She’s helped thousands of bright souls awaken their Divine gifts and create a life & business they LOVE. Known for her embodied wisdom, bold heart and conscious catalysts, Michelle has appeared on media platforms such as TODAY, EXTRA, and SUCCESS mag...

Sarah Langslow is an executive coach and leadership development specialist. She integrates leadership lessons from a sporting career as a rower, including competing twice in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, a 15-year corporate career across management consulting and finance, and experience as an entrepreneur with her own coaching and leadership development business. Sarah has an MA and an MBA f...

Karen Cheong, the visionary force behind Spherical Luminosity, is an internationally recognized transformational speaker, writer, and healer. With over 25 years of experience guiding individuals on their paths to self-realization and empowerment, Karen has become a beacon of inspiration. Her own transformative journey, sparked by a health crisis in her early 20s, led her to explore mystical and en...

Tammy Alvarez, CEO of the Career Winners Circle, is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and coach. Known for her bold “Break All the Rules” approach, she helps professionals create impact and rediscover their passion for work. Her book, Escaping The Career Trap, guides high achievers toward true career fulfillment. Tammy’s programs, including the Career Success Blueprint and CE...

Andy Tanner is a renowned expert in paper assets and a successful investor. As a coach for Rich Dad’s Stock Success System and the Rich Dad Advisor for Paper Assets, Andy has taught tens of thousands worldwide, making complex investing concepts simple and accessible. He played a key role in launching Rich Dad's Stock Success System and is the author of 401(k)aos and Stock Market Cash Flow. An...

As the Founder of Live Your Message & Creator of the Experience Product Masterclass, Marisa Murgatroyd has quickly become one of the world's leading course creation experts. She teaches people how to design and market a brand new kind of online program called an “Experience Product”…that combines gamification, adult learning theory and the psychology of motivation to create an unforgettab...

Tiffany Houser is an executive and leadership coach, entrepreneur, and founder of EVOLVE, dedicated to helping leaders and founders achieve breakthroughs in self-worth, authentic leadership, and purpose. She collaborates with companies to design transformative team experiences and foster compassionate, inclusive, and empowered leadership at all levels. Through her 1:1 coaching and Self Worth Advan...

Derrick Mains is the Founder and Chief Process Strategist at The Process Fixer, where he helps businesses optimize their operations and improve efficiency. With over 20 years of experience, Derrick specializes in streamlining workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, and implementing systems that drive profitability and growth. He’s worked with companies across industries like manufacturing, finance, an...

Cecile Peterkin is the Founder & Chief Transformation Strategist at the Leadership Coaching Centre with over 22 years of experience as a confidence coach and mentor. She has empowered 1,000+ professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs to discover their strengths, pivot with purpose, and build legacy careers. Inspired by her father’s values of kindness and respect, she takes a human-centric, holis...

Sloane guides powerful women in creating their unique version of success through her peak performance path designed especially for women. This path has a foundation of true pleasure and feeling good on the inside first and then creating and connecting in the world at the highest levels. With a certification in Women’s Neuropsychophysiology, Sloane combines spirituality and personal growth with the...

From government policy advisor to pioneering founder, shares his journey in building a global safety net for the digital workforce. Growing up in Norway, his entrepreneurial spirit led him from web hosting to government policy, where he gained valuable insights into social systems. Frustrated by bureaucracy, he founded SafetyWing to create the first comprehensive social safety net for remote worke...

Tonya Herb is the Founder of Outspoken with Tonya Kay, where she empowers individuals and organizations to ignite their potential, overcome doubt, and take action to create a life on their own terms. As someone who went from climbing the corporate ladder to embracing a life of self-discovery and empowerment, Tonya understands the toll that high expectations can take on a person. Her journey from s...

From poetry writer to building a million-dollar consulting firm, Jonathan shares his unconventional path to success. Learn how he transitioned from publishing 7 books to leading a hospital's senior team and founding a thriving consulting firm. He discusses leadership during growth, building psychological safety, and selling his company via a management buyout. This candid conversation offers...

From Cruise CEO to World Cup Chair, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo shares her remarkable journey breaking barriers as Celebrity Cruises' first female CEO and now leading the 2026 FIFA World Cup host committee. In this candid conversation, she opens up about navigating the male-dominated cruise industry, leading through COVID-19's unprecedented challenges, championing gender diversity, and orchestrati...

From divorce to $5M in revenue, Julie's success story shows how a crisis can spark incredible growth. After a painful divorce, she built two thriving businesses in just 8 years, going from stay-at-home mom to multi-millionaire entrepreneur. Julie shares her journey of overcoming personal struggles, launching a web design agency, and scaling to 7-figures with online courses and software. Learn...

What if you grew up being told by others (including your school teachers) that you would never amount to anything because of a neurodevelopmental condition? Jamie Waller, a dyslexic entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor has proven that these supposed “disabilities” can be a great edge in achieving amazing things in life.  Despite leaving school without qualifications, Jamie defied expectation...

Join me this week as I sit down with a special guest to explore a universal and deeply personal topic: trauma. This conversation goes beyond business and speaks to people from all backgrounds. Our guest begins by courageously sharing her own experiences, but the heart of the interview is her inspiring journey to rebuild her life. Tune in to discover that healing can lead to a life filled with abun...

This week, my guest Lewis Crompton shares his inspiring journey from religious youth leader to CEO and founder of a community devoted to safe, profitable trading. Despite his young age, Lewis has lived two distinct lives—each driven by his passion for building strong, supportive communities.  When life’s challenges arose, he pivoted, moving from debt to financial freedom in record time and even le...

In today’s episode, we dive into what happens to businesses in an ever-evolving world shaped by rapid technological changes. My guest this week is the author of The Phoenix Encounter Method: Lead Like Your Business Is on Fire, a book released during COVID—right when the need for adaptive, resilient leadership became crucial. It’s a conversation that remains just as relevant today, as we explore th...

This episode will explore how to create the life and career you've always dreamed of, no matter where you are in your journey! To those of you over 50 who may be wondering, 'Is it too late for me to reinvent myself?' The answer is a resounding no, and we’ve got someone joining me on the mic this week to prove it. We’ll be talking about how to overcome the fear of change, strategies...

This week, I’m excited to welcome Gregory Shepard to the mic.  In this inspiring 45-minute conversation, Greg shares his journey from humble beginnings, shaped by his struggles with neurodivergence and poverty, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. Despite the obstacles, Greg’s determination led him to build and sell 12 businesses, and today he’s a champion for young e...