Developing The Leader Within Podcast

We are celebrating 2024! I spoke with Sheba Wilson (VP of HR, Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Best-Selling Author) about "Leading your people in 2024."   You will learn the following:   1. How can leaders help their people on their goals and aspirations? 4:28  2. How can leaders support their people in their roles? 8:47    3. How can leaders help their teams in challenges they are currently...

We spoke with Michelle "G-I" Gardner-Ince, Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs) about "Being a Female Leader."   You will learn the following:   1. How can female leaders overcome gender biases in the workplace? 8:21  2. What strategies can female leaders employ to build a strong professional network? 13:52    3. How do female leaders balance career am...

I spoke with Andrea Flack-Wetherald (Motivational Speaker, Author and Comedian) about "Having Brave Conversations."   You will learn the following:   1. What is the purpose of brave conversations? 4:50  2. What role does active listening have in these conversations? 7:16    3. How can a leader create a safe environment for open dialogue? 16:24   4. What emotions might arise, and how can...

I spoke with Kofi Douhadji (Founder of Flying Wings and Dooko) about "Crafting Success Through Words."   You will learn the following:   1. How can being an author enhance my leadership skills? 2:43  2. What writing strategies can I employ to effectively convey my leadership insights and experiences? 5:18    3. Are there specific genres or formats that are more effective for leadership-f...

I spoke with Isabel Pollen (Performance Under Pressure Coach and Actress) about "Performing under Pressure."   You will learn the following:   1. A personal experience where Isabel had to perform under high-pressure situations, and how she handled it, and what she learned from the experience. 7:38  2. Some common factors that contribute to pressure in various fields, and how individuals...

We are celebrating our 200th episode! I spoke with Mike Vacanti (Founder of HumansFirst) about "Leading with Gratitude and Positivity."   You will learn the following:   1. How can leaders effectively incorporate gratitude and positivity into their leadership style, and what impact does this have on team dynamics and overall organizational culture? 5:24  2. In challenging or high-pressur...

I spoke with Anna Cabrera (Copywriter, Storytelling Strategist, Ghostwriter, Copywriting Coach, and Author) about "The Power of Words for Leaders."   You will learn the following:   1. How can a leader inspire and motivate their team through words? 4:08  2. What strategies can leaders employ to communicate change effectively? 7:14    3. How do leaders give constructive feedback without d...

I spoke with Maaria Mozaffar (Founder & CEO AWF Global, Global Motivational Speaker, Published Author, Legislative Attorney & Policy Developer) about "The Impacts of Policy for Leaders."  You will learn the following:  1. What gaps exist in policymaking? 3:34 2. How can leaders be more mindful of the nuances when creating their policies? 7:18   3. How can we recover from policies...

I spoke with Robert Hamilton Owens (US Air Force Veteran, 12-time Ironman finisher, Keynote Speaker, Coach, Consultant, and Author) about "Making Resiliency a Reality."  You will learn the following:  1. The vulnerabilities and risks we should look out for in building resiliency. 7:31 2. How we can adapt to change and uncertainty as we strategize in building resiliency. 10:14   3. How we...

I spoke with Randy R. Bruegman (Founder and President of The Leadership Crucible Foundation) about "Fireproofing your Leadership".  You will learn the following:  1. The core skills that leaders should focus on to build a strong foundation for fireproofing their leadership. 9:11 2. The specific mindset shifts that leaders need to make in order to embrace uncertainty and lead confidently...

I spoke with April Shprintz (Founder of Driven Outcomes and creator of The Generosity Culture) about "Getting Your Mind Set" and how to create an empowered one.  You will learn the following:  1. What role do core beliefs and values have on mindset? 1:48 2. How does self-awareness benefit a healthy mindset? 2:34   3. How will having a good mindset help me? 4:23  4. Is being present a goo...

I spoke with Corinne Keith (Founder and Owner of Chosen for Victory) about "Breaking from Limiting Beliefs" and how to overcome them.  You will learn the following:  1. What are limiting beliefs, and how do you identify them? 2:24 2. What are the origins of your limiting beliefs? 4:40   3. How do you reframe and challenge your limiting beliefs? 7:51  4. What are the practical steps to ch...

I spoke with Allie L. Braswell, Jr. (CEO of The Braswell Group) about "The 248th Marine Corps Birthday" and how his service molded his future.  You will learn the following:  1. What pivotal leadership moments he learned the most from while serving in the military? 3:48  2. Who was instrumental and impacted him while serving in the military. 7:27   3. His thoughts about the future of the...

I spoke with Phil Johnson (Founder of Master of Business Leadership, LLC) about "EQ and AI for leaders" and unlocking their power. You will learn the following: 1. What is higher consciousness, and what role does have in the corporate setting? 2:20 2. Why is Emotional Intelligence so important for leaders? 4:10  3. What is Habit Stacking, and how do you employ it? 6:39 4. What are Micro...

I spoke with Rachel Beck (Owner of V Lakshmi Author) about "Mental Toughness" and creating one. You will learn the following: 1. What role does your upbringing have on your mental toughness? 3:23 2. Why do people succumb to the trials of life? 5:36  3. What makes the difference in those who overcome life’s challanges? 8:48 4. What are some ways we can create a tough mind? 12:46  5. How c...

I spoke with Chris "Towny" Townsend (52nd National President of The Navy League of the United States) about "The US Navy's 248th birthday and the Navy League." You will learn the following: 1. What pivotal leadership moments did you learn the most from while serving in the military? 9:12  2. Who was instrumental and impacted you while serving in the military? 10:51 3. What...

I spoke with Fleet Master Chief Marco Ramirez (16th Pacific Fleet Master Chief) about "Hispanic Heritage in the US Navy." You will learn the following: 1. How did you feel being Hispanic in the military? 9:47  2. The decision to not stay in your dead situation. 15:14 3. What made the difference in your life from a mentorship perspective? 22:13  4. Wisdom for those coming into service tod...

I spoke with Ruben Ayala (CEO of Triple Nikel) about "Hispanic Entrepreneurship." You will learn the following: 1. What was your journey like in the military as an Hispanic? 3:11 2. When did your entrepreneurship bug begin? 9:21  3. In your opinion what makes Hispanics great entrepreneurs? 13:29 4. What are some ways Hispanics can up their game in the entrepreneurship world? 18:55  5. Ho...

I spoke with Nicte Cuevas (Owner of Nicte Creative Design LLC) about "Unleashing Your Creativity." You will learn the following: 1. What is creativity to you? 3:20 2. Where do you see leaders neglecting their creativity? 6:38 3. In your opinion, why does corporate America discourage creativity? 12:10 4. What are some ways individuals can incorporate their creativity in what they do? 17:3...

I speak with Dr. Alex Rosa (Corporate Holistic Wellness Expert) about "Metabolic Makeover and SPICE." You will learn the following: 1. What benefits are there in wellness testing? 3:02 2. What is a Metabolic Makeover? 6:55 3. How can I use SPICE to enhance my life? 11:00 4. What are fasting and Biohacking and how can leaders get on board? 20:34 5. How can leaders support their organizati...

I speak with Sri Mahabir (Marketing Producer and owner of Next Level Consulting Agency) about "Using video as a business tool." You will learn the following: 1. What is the value of video? 5:52 2. How has video changed your business life? 8:58 3. Where do you see leaders missing the mark when it comes to video? 11:11 4. How can leaders use video in their workflow? 16:41 5. What do you su...

I speak with Dr. Elizabeth Kapu'uwailani Lindsey (Chief Executive Officer and Founder of EARTH ONE, LLC and National Geographic Explorer) about "A World Perspective on Leadership." You will learn the following: 1. What does having a world perspective mean to you? 6:26 2. How have your travels impacted the way you see the world? 11:43 3. Where do you see leaders fail in having a world...

I speak with Brent Allen Hagel (Trailer Narrator and Owner at Trailer Voice Artists (TVA) Talent Management) about "The Power in Your Voice." You will learn the following: 1. What is a Voice Over Artist? 5:54 2. What can I do as a leader to maximize the potential of my voice? 13:23 3. How do I use my voice to inspire others? 20:36 4. What can leaders do to find their voice and others? 24...

I speak with Violet Rainwater (Founder of The Rainmakers Way) about "The things that hold your career back." You will learn the following: 1. How can I identify if I am holding myself back? 3:49 2. What is it about conventional wisdom that is holding us back? 6:19 3. How do I pivot my mindset to allow freedom in my career? 12:52 4. What can leaders do to encourage their people to explore...

I speak with Renee Vidor (Coach, Mentor, Speaker, and Author) about "Taking Control over Comparison." You will learn the following: 1. What is comparison in a leader's world? 1:45 2. What power does comparison have on our lives? 4:20 3. How can leaders identify if they are suffering from comparison? 9:51 4. What can leaders do to get their people to see the benefits of eliminating co...