Extraordinary Work: Conversations about Creating Change

What if the biggest obstacle to becoming a more effective leader isn't a lack of skill, knowledge, or experience, but unresolved trauma? In this thought-provoking conversation, Terry Yoffe sits down with trauma-informed leadership coach, speaker, and author Kelly Campbell to explore the powerful connection between childhood wounds, self-awareness, and leadership effectiveness. Kelly shares he...

In this powerful episode, host Terry Yoffe sits down with Kelly Siegel to explore what it truly takes to transform pain into purpose. Kelly shares his raw and deeply personal journey from a childhood marked by abuse, addiction, and survival to building a thriving business and a mission-driven life centered on giving back. Through honesty and vulnerability, Kelly reveals the mindset shifts that cha...

In this encore episode, host Terry Yoffe sits down with athlete, coach, and author Aaron Wexler to explore what it truly means to become an “inspired athlete.” Far beyond physical performance, Aaron introduces this concept as a powerful metaphor for personal growth, mindset expansion, and living with purpose. Drawing from his journey as a collegiate athlete, entrepreneur, and creator, Aaron shares...

In this encore episode, Terry Yoffe sits down with Michael Clinton, former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines and author of the bestselling book Roar Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It's Too Late) . Together they explore what it really means to create meaningful change in midlife and beyond. Michael shares the powerful philosophy behind “life layering,” a concept...

In this encore of the opening episode of Extraordinary Work: Conversations About Creating Change , Terry Yoffe shares the personal story behind her lifelong commitment to connection, mentorship, and purpose-driven leadership. From reaching out to a classmate who felt unseen in junior high, to building a respected reputation in advertising sales rooted in integrity and fairness, Terry’s journey has...

In this powerful year-end episode of Extraordinary Work: Conversations About Creating Change , Terry Yoffe sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and resilience expert Amberly Lago for an unforgettable conversation about grit, grace, and joy through adversity. Amberly shares the life-altering motorcycle accident that nearly took her life, the 34 surgeries that followed, and the chronic pain s...

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Terry sits down with Allen Collins, a business owner, speaker, founder of Hollow Labs, and a man in long-term recovery whose story embodies resilience, purpose, and possibility. Allen opens up about his early struggles with addiction, the cycles of relapse he endured, and the turning point that ultimately helped him rebuild his life from the ground u...

If you don’t think you can learn a lot from a 12 year old - you’d be wrong. In this inspiring episode, Terry sits down with twelve-year-old author and thought leader Kenny Rochon. Despite his young age, Kenny has already written fourteen books, publishing his first at just six years old, and recently released his latest, Kennversations . He has appeared in multiple magazines, and developed a growi...

In this episode of Extraordinary Work, Terry welcomes Dr. Robin Hills, business psychologist and founder of EI4Change (Emotional Intelligence for Change). Robin shares his personal and professional journey from the pharmaceutical industry to becoming a global leader in emotional intelligence education, with over half a million learners in 200 countries. Together, Terry and Robin explore how emotio...

In this episode of Extraordinary Work: Conversations About Creating Change, Terry Yoffe sits down with identity and image strategist Celeste Moore to explore how the way we show up can completely shift how the world sees us. Celeste shares her powerful personal journey—one that began in survival mode and led her to a thriving career helping others align their inner identity with their outward pres...

In this inspiring episode, Terry sits down with entrepreneur, author, and mentor Markus Kaulius to explore what it truly means to play a bigger game. Markus shares his journey from years of financial struggle—going five years without taking a salary—to building a life of fulfillment, purpose, and impact. Together, Terry and Markus dive into redefining success beyond money, highlighting the importa...

What if your struggle with weight wasn’t your fault? In this eye-opening conversation, Terry sits down with Dr. Lael Forbes, bariatric surgeon and obesity medicine specialist, to uncover the real science behind obesity and today’s most talked-about weight-loss medications. From the role of genetics to the impact of our “obesogenic environment,” Dr. Forbes explains why professional dieters often ca...

Meet Melinda Blau an 81-year-old bold and successful award-winning journalist who is doing life on her terms and proving that aging is not a limitation, but a gift. She shares with us that what makes her happy and fulfilled is knowing that the words and advice she offers in her many books on relationships and social trends have helped readers gain insight into their own lives and thereby allowing...

Sometimes it takes a circuitous path to get where you want to go. Paul Stroessner shows us that you don’t have to be perfect to keep going. And, it has motivated him to start his podcast "GenX Journeys," realizing that sometimes it takes a while to find your passion. Paul's contact information: Website: https://genxjourneys.net Podcast (all major platforms): https://pod.link/1355190...

Christian Ray Flores, is a multi-facetted professional, who has lived in many places around the world. He talks to us about how his unique background as an immigrant, born in Russia, lived in Chile and Mozambique, then came to the United States at age 35, taught him values and beliefs of what America means to him. His life experiences and travels inspired him to help others create the changes they...

Divorce can leave you reeling from the emotional scars of now confronting being alone or betrayed? Hope Firsel, a Certified Divorce Coach who is herself divorced, understands the toll it took on her, her family and her life. She talks to us about how she is helping others transform one of life’s difficult times into powerful new beginnings. Her conversations shift women from overwhelmed to clarity...

Frank Zaccari is creating change by helping companies understand that success isn’t just about strategy. It’s about resilience, trust, confidence and most importantly, the power of connection. Frank shared with us his passion - teaching people “How to Walk on Water,” but first you need to find where the rocks are before you can create meaningful change. Frank's contact information: LinkedIn:...

At the corner of passion and social justice reform stands Liz Frederick, the dedicated and committed Executive Director of Avenues for Justice. AFJ, is a 45-year-old organization that works with and helps today’s “at risk youths” avoid incarceration by offering programs that help reform these young people. Let’s pull back the curtain and listen as Liz takes us through the lives of these young peop...

Meet Dr. Cameron Roth, an orthopedic surgeon, known for this empathetic and patient-centered approach at Ortho Arizona. Dr. Roth talks to us about his purpose and passion for helping others and feels that he is living his dream life every day that he can help someone go from inactivity to activity using his “surgical hands.” Dr. Roth's contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Celebrities have issues, just like the rest of us! Jon Gordon, author of 17 best sellers, and key note speaker, talks with us about his failures and challenges that led him to realize that our biggest enemy is our own negativity. Jon shares strategies as to how YOU can turn your negativity into successes by switching the dial to “positivity. Jon's contact information: Instagram: https://www.i...

Are you someone who feels alone and “disconnected” from others even in crowded rooms? Perhaps you’re an introvert who longs to be seen and heard, yet hasn’t figured out the “how.” Brian Galke,“The Decoding Detective,” shares how to successfully decode facial features. Brian's contact information: Website: https://subtleskills.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subtleskills/ Youtube: ht...

Meet Brandon Gaydorus, Founder of Warm Heart Life, and someone with many talents who helps others create change and transformation. Brandon's contact information: 5x Author - Book Links Founder of Warm Heart Life Please visit my website at https://trycoaching.com/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that...

This solo podcast asks you to look at identifying the stories you tell yourself, which can often lead to self-sabotage and not achieving your goals and successes. However, if you Change Your Story – there’s a strong likelihood it’ll Change your Life. Become your own gladiator! What do you have to lose? Terry's contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trycoaching/ Facebook: h...

How many of us feel "not seen and not heard"? Meet Jennifer Gardner, a Los Angeles based persuasive communications consultant and trial attorney. Through her “Art of Influence and Power Labs," she educates high performing leaders on how to grow their influence, impact and executive presence by focusing on the importance of seeing and listening to others which leads to DEEP CONNECTIO...

Can you imagine having to move out of your home at a moment’s notice? My next guest, interior designer, Jana Rosenblatt. who lives in the Los Angeles area knows first- hand what’s it’s like to lose a home. Fortunately, in her case, it wasn’t a result of fires, but it was none the less devastating and unsettling. In this emotional and inspiring conversation, Jana dives into her work in helping fami...