Deep Leadership

Today, I’m joined by Linda Clemons, and we're talking about Mastering Body Language. Linda is a charismatic speaker and corporate trainer with more than three decades of experience helping clients boost sales. As a nonverbal communications expert, she provides sales and leadership teams with an awareness of how body language can improve performance and outcomes. She has worked with companies such...

Today, I’m joined by Gabe Zichermann, and we're talking about Communicating Powerfully. Gabe is an entrepreneur, author, investor, and leader whose books, speeches, and workshops focus on gamification and behavioral design. Companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon have adopted Gabe’s theories and practices, leading to significant revenue increases over time. A frequent keyn...

Today, I’m joined by Diana Lowe, and we're talking about Emotional Intelligence for Remote Leaders. Diana is the CEO of Blue Light Leadership, a leadership development company focused on educating, training, and coaching emotional intelligence for remote leaders. Blue Light helps companies keep their top talent in this new remote and hybrid work environment. Diana has 15 years of working with Dire...

Today, I’m joined by Tom Burbage, and we're talking about Building the F-35 Lightning II. Tom is a Naval Academy graduate, former Navy Test pilot, industry leader, and author. As a Naval Aviator, he accumulated more than 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft and retired as a U.S. Navy Captain in 1994. He also worked at Lockheed Martin as an Executive VP/GM for both the F-22 Raptor...

Today, I’m joined by Marisa Murray, and we're talking about Leadership Blind Spots. Marisa is a leadership development expert and the CEO of Leaderley International, an organization dedicated to helping executives become better leaders in today’s rapidly changing, highly complex world. Marisa leverages over two decades of executive experience as a former Partner with Accenture and VP at Bell Canad...

Today, I’m joined by Joyce Wilson-Sanford, and we're talking about What Employees Want from their Leaders. Joyce is an Executive Coach working with organizational development executives who are facing the challenges of a new kind of workplace. She is a strategic organizational and leadership development expert, specializing in organizational innovations, large culture change, senior-level leadersh...

Today, I’m joined by Jeff Fischer, and we're talking about Biotech Leadership. Jeff is the co-founder and president of Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics. Before starting Longhorn, he was an executive vice president and CFO in the biotech industry. He is a former infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about his experiences in leadership i...

Today, I’m joined by Karen Eber, and we're talking about Leadership Storytelling. Karen is an author, international consultant, and keynote speaker. She has a popular TED talk called “How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders.” Karen is the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group. She helps Fortune 500 companies build leaders, teams, and culture one story...

Today, I’m joined by Paul ter Wal, and we're talking about How to Build Engagement. Paul is a Global Engagement Explorer, employability expert, and workplace architect. For more than 25 years, he has been in the speaking, consulting, and training business for executives, Human Beings directors, and employees.  Paul works on both sides, employer, and employees, to create better leadership, work hap...

Today, I’m joined by Bessi Graham, and we are talking about How to Make Money Doing Good. Bessi is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring doing good and making money back together. She works with established business leaders who want to build on their success and align their company with their valu...

Today, I’m joined by retired Brigadier General Stephen Iacovelli, and we're talking about How to Lead People. Stephen enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1984 and served for 39 years. He was commissioned in 1989 and commanded at all levels, from Platoon to Division. Prior to his retirement, he served as Commanding General of the 94th Training Division and Deputy Commanding General of the Combined Arms Su...

Today, I’m joined by Shane Foss, and we are talking about How to Lead a Startup. Shane is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hooray Health. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was a Surgical Technologist and began his love of medicine. He worked in senior leadership positions in the healthcare industry in device sales management, strategic planning, and P&L responsibil...

Today, I’m joined by Nadine Zeinoun, and we're answering the question - What is Emotional Intelligence? Nadine is a certified Executive, Emotional Intelligence, and Team Coach. She is also the host of the popular TV Show and podcast “Shine Your Light." After more than 15 years of managerial experience in the corporate pharmaceutical sector, she began her work coaching and training leaders and team...

Today, I’m joined by Cary Sparrow, and we're talking about Military, Corporate, and Startup Leadership. Cary is the founder and CEO of WageScape, which is the world’s largest and most comprehensive platform for real-time intelligence on the labor market. He is an experienced business leader and engineer who has thrived throughout his career with his entrepreneurial approach and a keen eye for inno...

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Deji Ayoade, and we're talking about Achieving your Dreams. Deji is the first African immigrant to become a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force and serve in three U.S. military branches. He’s a trained veterinary surgeon, combat medic, Nuclear Weapon System SME, Senior Program Analyst, and a U.S. Space Force Department of Defense Civilian at the Pentago...

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Brian Smith, and we're talking about Mastering Positive Influence. Brian is the founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management consulting firm that has worked with more than 19,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide. Together with his daughter Mary Griffin, Brian has authored a new book called Positive Influence: Be the “I” in...

Today, I’m joined by Bobby Harrington, and we're talking about The Power of Self-Leadership. Bobby is the founder of the Rubicon Course of Action (COA), which specializes in performance coaching programs and immersive leadership development events. Bobby has practiced leadership in sports, martial arts, the military, private business, and a Fortune 100 oil and gas company. Bobby has taught leaders...

Today, I’m joined by Josselyne Herman-Saccio, and we're talking about Becoming Unflappable. Josselyne is a master coach in the Art Of Being Unmessable-with no matter what life throws at you. She has spent over 30 years as an entrepreneur, author, coach, leader, and designer of transformative programs. Her mission is to empower people to live the life of their dreams NOW versus someday and develop...

Today, I’m joined by Bob Pearce, and we're talking about How to Overcome Obstacles. Bob joined the British Army as a 16-year-old apprentice, was commissioned before his 20th birthday, and left 37 years later as a Colonel in the Royal Logistic Corps. He has commanded soldiers in training organizations, NATO deployments, and at war. He completed the All Arms Commando Course at the young age of 37. H...

Today, I’m joined by Michele Molitor, and we're talking about How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome. Michele is a speaker, author, executive coach, and hypnotherapist. She is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting and co-author of the best-selling book Breakthrough Healing. Michele works with executives and entrepreneurs, where she brings over 30 years of experience, intuitive insights, and strategi...

Today, I’m joined by Jacqueline Farrington, and we are talking about Effective Leadership Communications. Jacqueline has over 20 years of experience as a change-maker, empowering leaders and their teams to spark transformation and innovation through communications. She is the founder and president of Farrington Partners, where she works with senior and board-level leaders. She is known for her ref...

Today, I’m joined by a long-time friend of the show, John Brubaker, aka Coach Bru, and we're talking about the Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso. Coach Bru is a former college lacrosse coach, keynote speaker, award-winning author, and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancement. He’s the guy who helped me get the Deep Leadership podcast started, and he wrote the forewo...

Today, I’m joined by Vaughn Sigmon, and we're talking about How to Be a Results-Driven Leader. Vaughn is the co-founder of Results-Driven Leadership. He is a leadership development expert, podcaster, and author. He has worked with hundreds of businesses, helping them deploy his programs and advice. His methods are brought from his real-world experience working on the front lines and living the rol...

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Claude Berube, and we're discussing the Leadership of Admiral Rickover. Claude wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Navy during Andrew Jackson’s presidency, which became the book On Wide Seas. He has worked on political campaigns, as an analyst and team leader at the Office of Naval Intelligence, as a national security fellow in the U.S. Senate, and as a defense contract...

Today, I’m joined by Kimberly Benoit, and we're talking about How to Tame Toxicity at Work. Kimberly is a leadership & workplace toxicity expert who coaches, consults, and speaks for organizations needing fresh strategies to keep great leaders, unite teams, and combat toxicity. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience across a variety of industries and companies, from small nonprofits t...