Come Rain or Shine

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Nathan Thomas, former Australia water polo player who competed in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics, joins the show to discuss leadership lessons learned from playing the sport. He shares his experience behind the idea that teamwork makes the dream work. As captain of the 2004 Australian water polo team in Athens, Nathan knows a thing or two about what it tak...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Alex Kopacz, Canadian bobsledder and the reigning Olympic co-champion in the twoman bobsleigh event, joins the show to discuss his legendary athletic career. As a gold medalist and fierce competitor, Alex brings a level head to this interview brimming with marketplace application. Having matured from university shot putter to an international winter game icon...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Theron Skees, Veteran Imagineering Creative Executive & Owner of The Designer's Creative Studio, joins the show to his career journey and lesson learned from Disney. As a creative executive and veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering, Theron has a knack for fusing strategy with construction and consultation projects. An executive coach and public speaker, Theron'...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Adam Mastroianni, a postdoctoral research scholar at Columbia Business School, joins the show to discuss the relationship between intelligence and happiness.  In the past hundred years, there have been many efforts to measure intelligence. More recently, new tests have discerned the multiple types of intelligence including the performance tendencies of subjec...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Jamie Dixon, storyteller extraordinaire, joins the show to discuss storytelling and drawing inspiration from cross-cultural experiences. As a coach, trainer, and author of three books, Jaime has worked with over 150 companies over the past decade educating business leaders in English, Mandarin, and storytelling. Having spent 15 years living in China, Jamie al...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Eleanor Erickson joins the show to discuss the sociology of hospitality and huddles at work. When you're managing a team working around the clock, you must take advantage of face-to-face time with your team. Enter Eleanor, a veteran hospitality professional with over twenty years of experience in hotel operations and development. As one who specializes in mot...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Crystal Barrow, Certified Career Coach and Consultant, joins the show to discuss her career path and her current role as a career coach. Before founding Shape Your Success Coaching, Crystal's vocational journey took many twists and turns. Having worked as a former prosecutor for the Department of Homeland Security, Crystal thrived in courtroom settings and le...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, special guests, Clint Hill, and Lisa McCubbin join the show to discuss the history of President John F. Kennedy and Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy from their perspective. A former U.S. Secret Service agent who served under five presidents from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Gerald Ford, Clint is best known for courageously stepping into the presidential motorc...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, author Michael Kiel joins the show to discuss his journey from rehab patient to a rehab specialist. A gunshot survivor, Michael recalls the time his neck took a bullet in college resulting in a complete C3-C4 spinal cord injury. Faced with the prospect of quadriplegia, Michael recalls the mental crossroads. Would he succumb to fear or stay positive considerin...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Jody Mayberry returns to discuss the importance of accountability through clear expectations. In a metrics-driven world, we often have expectations but sometimes lack the communication skills to convey them. Yet, as Dan explains, holding people accountable doesn't have to be complicated. Rather than direct from a distance, why not determine metrics and connec...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Kristina Snyder, CEO, and Founder of Snyder joins the show to discuss her career journey and best practices for nurturing creatives. As a creative consultant, Snyder discusses how humble beginnings matured into breakthrough opportunities. Having started her career as an editor assigning photographers for renowned publications, Snyder now serves as the CEO of...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Brenda Bence joins the show to discuss how to let your brand speak for your reputation. While most associate branding with marketing, as Brenda explains, the best brands start with you. As with any brand, you must define it and communicate it consistently without afflicting damage. Granted, this is easier said than done; however, by seeking opportunities to f...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Dre Baldwin, CEO, and Founder of Work on Your Game, inc., joins the show to discuss 'Work on Your Game' and its emerging influence. After a 9-year professional basketball career, Dre gained a wide following as the first content creator to upload basketball workout videos to YouTube. Now, with over 8,000 videos and 73 million hits to his credit, Dre has transf...

On this episode of Come Rain or Shine, best-selling author, Dr. Allen Steven Lycka joins the show to discuss his new book, "Living A Fantastic Life and Turning Points" and career as a transformational speaker. As a coach, mentor, and former cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Lycka's story is awe-inspiring. After being misdiagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 2003, he realized he had Chronic Lyme disease...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Howard Prager, President of Advance Learning Group, joins the show to discuss the traits of encouraging leadership. As an author, speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant, Howard is passionate about positive reinforcement and making emotional connections. Often, we aim to acknowledge and reward quality performance, but rarely does it become with mo...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Gav Schneider joins the show to discuss risk management and the psychology of risk. As the Group CEO of Risk 2 Solution and a renowned subject matter expert on risk management, safety, and security, Dr. Gav understands the connection between leadership, management, critical thinking, and authenticity like few others can. Having conducted many projects in over...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Diana Noble discusses the ups and downs of being a serial entrepreneur. As a business coach and consultant, Diana understands a thing or two about optimizing time and money. While many entrepreneurs burn out early, Diana knows the contrary, specifically how to leverage finances and resources to create more time and margin. Per her experience as a business own...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Danay Lea, Advisor to the CEO of the Abu Dhabi Security Exchange, discusses the future of outdoor sports. As one who helps large companies solve problems, Danay has a keen eye for projection and evaluation. Such skill has also carried over into his passion for outdoor sports. Per Danay, as the working world becomes increasingly remote, the rise in flexibility...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Jody and I dig into one of the leadership competencies concepts I am working on, specifically leadership through clarity. One way I bring clarity is through the Three Buckets. The priority order I set when making decisions is self, family, and work. Taking care of yourself through health and stress management is a way to help you have enough clarity to lead t...

On this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Chelsea Brinkley, virtual executive extraordinary, joins the show to discuss the remote nature of entrepreneurship.  As one who wears many hats, Chelsea is an expert at remote management of systems and processes that grow business. In her experience, building a remote team often comes down to knowing how each role works together from virtual and executive ass...

In this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Adam Alfia joins the show to discuss his technology company, Feedback, and the value of personal assistance. A respected businessman, Adam unpacks his transition from automotive repair entrepreneur to virtual hospitality pioneer. Having started Feedback in 2016, Adam has grown the brand into partnerships with Infiniti, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Audi, AARP,...

On this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Dr. Deborah Gilboa, media personality and keynote speaker, joins the show to discuss the best ways to cope with stress. A board-certified family physician fluent in sign language, Dr. Gilboa is recognized as one of the most influential voices not only regarding stress management but embracing resilience. Equipped with a simple message, she has a knack for bre...

On this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Rob Salafia, Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management Executive Education Program, joins the show to discuss his career journey. A former performing artist, Rob started his career as a storyteller in the late 1980s, refining his ability in theater methodology. Now, as a certified executive coach and keynote speaker, Rob entertains a multitude of diverse aud...

On this episode of Come Rain or Shine, retired Major General James Johnson joins the show to discuss Operation Gratitude. As a senior executive with over three decades of leadership experience in the United States Air Force, James explains the origins of Operation Gratitude and its role in allowing civilians to give to military and first responders. Having learned from his father, James hopes the...

On this episode of Come Rain or Shine, Dr. Rajesh Kumar joins the show to discuss his journey to founding Global Strategic Advisory.  As an international business consultant, Dr. Kumar has utilized multiple degrees across multiple continents. Having earned a Ph. D. degree in International Business from New York University, an MBA from Rutgers University, and a Master's degree in Economics from the...