Authentic Leadership for Everyday People

Today, we are talking with Don Martelli , As President and Partner of the Belfort Group , Don is deeply immersed in the realms of integrated digital marketing, creative services, web development, public relations and communications. Throghout his career, Don has developed an approach to leadership based on authenticity and storytelling. Don shares his accidental entry into the marketing landscape,...

Today's guest is Mosongo Moukwa, the President of Hathaway Advanced Materials and the bestselling author of the book "Be a Leader of Significance." In his long career, Mosongo has been on two parallel journeys. First, a global journey from Congo to Belgium to Canada to the US and more. Second, a professional journey, from pure science and research to the leadership suite in the chemical industry T...

In this special Thanksgiving episode, I'm thrilled to introduce my guest Scarlet Keys , a celebrated songwriter, esteemed educator at Berklee College of Music, TED talk speaker, and author.  Over the past three years, Scarlet courageously faced a challenging health journey, discovering the transformative power of gratitude along the way. Join us as Scarlet shares the various gratitude practic...

Today, I sat down with Jeff Bender, the CEO, and Founder of Lion and Owl l, a company that designs gender-neutral, chic, and comfy kids' clothing, a business he launched in an effort to create a safe, inclusive, and self-confident environment for all children after learning that his daughter is transgender. During our conversation, we explored Jeff's transition from a career in hospitality, drawin...

Today's episode is special, coinciding with Veterans Day week.  In Episode 27 in January 2022, I interviewed Navy chaplain Brandon Harding who introduced me to 23rd Veteran—a unique mental health program for veterans dedicated to providing a unique mental health program for veterans coping with trauma. After volunteering as a coach for their programs, for the past two years, I've witnessed th...

Our guest today is Melissa Kwon , co-founder and CEO of eWebinar . Melissa is a 3x bootstrapper navigating the entrepreneurial world while embracing the digital nomad lifestyle.   In our discussion, she talked about finding her authenticity and how that shaped her approach to leadership and entrepreneurship. She explained why the bootstrapping path was a better approach for her than looking f...

Our guest today Tangia Al-awaji Estrada a storyteller, business builder, and PR consultant. She co-founded BIPOC Podcast Creators , the premier resource for black, indigenous people of color-identified creators across the podcasting space. In our conversation, we discussed what it took her to find the right calling, the pivotal event that made her step away from a successful career as a campaign d...

Our guest today is Debi Kleiman , a veteran of Boston's startup/marketing/high-technology scene. Debi is currently working at Harvard University supporting faculty who are starting AI and Machine Learning ventures. As the author of "First Pitch," and a seasoned startup leader, Debi offers invaluable insights into the entrepreneurial world. In our conversation, we explored founder traits, the impor...

In today's episode I celebrate my birthday by reflecting on the leadership lessons I learned from my father. I also talk about my birthday tradition of organizing a Daniel Pearl Music Day show in October. This year's event is the 11th annual event and will be held at The Burren in Somerville, MA. Because Daniel Pearl events are also a reminder of the importance of the freedom of the press, and the...

We had many entrepreneurs come through the podcast, so the theme today is entrepreneurship. We’ll cover topics like how and when to take the jump, what is important at the beginning, and how to think about finding the right partners. We will hear from 4 people: Alisa Cohn from episode 12, Jackie Hermes from episode 24, Dan Huerter a very recent guest from episode 102 and Sean Fahey from episode 54...

In this episode we go back to the interviews with Debora Spar and Roger Brown and take out some of the key lessons from leading in higher education that can be applied to other organizations. Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.com Websites: al4ep.com Additional Guest Links: For Debora Spar: Episode 18 of the Podcast For Roger Brown: Episode 30 of The Podcast Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Din...

Today, I’m sitting down with Jazzy T. Williams, CEO and Founder of the JazzCast Pros Network a platform that provides a unique space for thought leaders to resonate with a global, niche audience. Focused on leadership and self-development, the network's mission is to educate, empower, and inspire women and people of color, fostering social equity, financial independence, and healthy self-relations...

Join me in this engaging discussion with fellow leadership coach Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan as we examine the vital role of empathy in leadership and how too much empathy can be just as damaging as too little.  We discuss the necessity of maintaining boundaries on compassion and the courage required for difficult conversations. We tackle the challenges that come with transitioning from a peer t...

Today's episode is an anthology of the best answer to the question : what food inspires you? The guests highlight the powerful connection between food, roots, identity and authentic leadership. Featuring: Rishad Tobaccowala , Jean Batthany , Rand Fishkin , Gabriella Arcadu , Francesca Gargaglia , Laura Cesaro , Gaia Van Der Esch , Daniella Rabbani , Rony Sellam and Gil Blander , Rishi Bhattia , Ka...

Daniel Huerter went from working at a Fortune 500 software to becoming an entrepreneurial trailblazer who dove into the cannabis / CBD startup realm, as the Co-Founder of Pure Spectrum CBD . Daniel shares his journey, what it means to him to be an authentic leader, his mission-driven approach to the industry, and how a conflict with his own value lead him to walk away from the company he started....

Gaia van der Esch was nominated for the Forbes 30 under 30 a few years ago and is currently the Managing Director of 3ZERO , an organization working to make the world three zero: zero exclusion, zero carbon, and zero poverty. Gaia is the author of the soon-to-be-released “​​ Leading Our Way: How Women Are Re-Defining Leadership .”  Gaia discusses the moment she knew she was a natural-born lea...

In this special milestone Episode number 100, we take a moment to reflect on an incredible journey and express our heartfelt gratitude to you, our dedicated listeners.   Today we're celebrating authenticity and its profound meaning to each of us. Listen in as I invite you to look back at how embracing one's unique expression of authenticity has paved the way for the leadership journey fo...

Michel Cohen is the visionary, CEO, and Founder of DentalPro , Italy's largest Professional Dentist Clinic Group, boasting over €200 million in sales, 2500 employees, and 265 clinics and offering accessibility to quality dental care across the country.  Michel shares how his leadership philosophy and passion for growth have shaped the culture of Dental Pro, the importance of clear values in b...

Vyra Scher is a transgender Asian immigrant woman who launched LECHERY ® an affordable luxury brand offering gender-neutral European hosiery, socks, and shapewear at just 20 years old. In less than two years, the business has grown from 0 to $15 Million with 100,000 loyal customers and availability at major retailers such as Target, Kohl's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Saks, HSN, QVC, Belk, and Lord & T...

Today we talk to Isabella Mandis , Founder and CEO of Girls Who VC and sophomore at Havard, proof that age is no barrier to making a positive difference in the world of VC. Isabella shares her inspiring journey into authentic leadership and starting Girls Who VC just seven months ago, her insights into navigating challenges, embracing opportunities, and how she’s making a positive difference in th...

Today we talk to Mike Sweeney, Chief Strategy Officer at RallyBright , and executive coach and a seasoned leader with a distinguished career that includes serving in the military before transitioning to the corporate world. Mike has a passion for coaching leaders, accelerating organizational change, and building and leading high-performing teams. Mike talks about some of the more subtle leadership...

Today we talk to Jeff Robbins , musician and co-founder of Lullabot, a renowned, fully remote company specializing in web development. In 2021, Jeff developed an app called Visibox which allows musicians and other performers to control videos and other visual elements during their performances. Jeff's current band is 123 Astronaut . Jeff shares his journey from the music industry to co-founding Lu...

Today we're thrilled to bring you part two of our third annual "Business Jargon that Drives Us Crazy" show. This features the shows from January to June of 2023. Part one was published on Memorial Day and it featured episodes from July to December of 2022. This are the guest featured in this show - refer to their individual pages for information on each one. Mya Byrne - Episode 91 Silvia Negri - E...

Today's episode is a special one as we honor the Juneteenth holiday. In this episode, we're resharing a small extract from my conversations with two incredible guests from last year, addressing the progress that still needs to be made. First up, we have Jason Greer, a renowned labor and diversity expert, founder of Greer Consulting Inc , and author of the book “ Bias, Racism & the Brain ." The...

In today's episode, podcast guest and producer Dino Cattaneo talks about how high potentials can successfully transition into upper level management. Specifically, Dino focuses on three areas that are key to success: Self-assess Be a selfless leader Accountability. Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.com Links: al4ep.com or authenticleadershipforeverydaypeople.com Dino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocat...