Finding The Upside

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, communicate, and lead—but what does that mean for the future of being human? In this episode of Finding the Upside , I explore a question that goes far beyond technology: As AI becomes more capable, what qualities become even more valuable? From trust and connection to belonging and significance, we’ll examine why the skills often labeled as “so...

I recently shared the big news that my book project UNEDITED: Women's Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation That Shape Leadership , is going to be LIVE in just a couple months.  And I couldn't be more excited to share another behind-the-scenes look at the journey of bringing this book to life. On today’s episode of Finding the Upside , I'm taking you inside the recording studi...

Trust is the currency of leadership and right now, too many organizations are operating like it’s unlimited. In this episode of Finding the Upside, I’m naming what I believe is the real crisis unfolding inside teams and companies: not a talent problem, but a trust problem. People aren’t listening to mission statements anymore, they’re watching patterns. They’re tracking who gets protected, who get...

Coming soon…the book project is launching  and I am so excited to share it with you.   In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Finding the Upside , I'm taking you inside the amazing launch weekend for my upcoming book collaboration  UNEDITED: Women’s Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation That Shape Leadership. It was a packed weekend of events and so many moments that were truly...

For years, Heather Romanski heard the same refrain: “You should write a book.” And for just as long, she found reasons not to believe it. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Heather shares a story shaped by self-doubt, unspoken shame, and the quiet weight of an experience she carried longer than she realized. Recorded live at the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowermen...

Integrity isn’t a quote on a wall, it’s a cost you’re willing to pay in real life. In this episode of Finding the Upside , I’m naming the tension I can’t unsee lately: the growing gap between what we say we value… and how we actually live. And I’m not just talking about “out there.” I’m talking about the subtle moments where we defend what we’d never tolerate, stay silent when our voice matters, o...

Every one of us carries a story that was never meant to stay unwritten. In this inspiring presentation from the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit , Cassandra Lennox invites us to step into the transformative process of capturing those stories—raw, imperfect, and real—through what she calls the “first drafts of change.” Cassandra shares how some of life’s most powerful breakthroughs happen...

For a long time, Tricia Speas believed her story wasn’t significant enough to tell. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Tricia shares what happened when she finally stopped dismissing that belief and sat with a blank page anyway. Recorded live at the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit, her reflection offers a glimpse into the quiet, often unseen moments wh...

These days we have SO many choices with apps and tools to use for EVERYTHING! Think about this… How many times do you switch from one application to another? How many tabs do you have open in your browser? How many times do you pick up your phone and switch back and forth between your phone and your computer? How many applications do you go in and out of on your phone? I was reading something abou...

Oxford. Harvard. And one quiet, surreal moment where it was just me, a camera, and a message I couldn’t keep to myself. In this episode of Finding the Upside, I’m taking you behind the scenes of two speaking experiences that stretched me, grounded me, and reminded me what real leadership is made of—humanity, hospitality, and belonging. I’ll share what it felt like to step into rooms built for hist...

There’s something powerful that happens when women truly support each other. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day which we celebrated in March, this special compilation episode of Finding the Upside brings together three meaningful conversations with incredible women — each sharing their journeys of connection, courage, and self-belief. From lifelong friendships that cre...

Leadership doesn’t stop at your org chart—it follows you out the office door and into the communities your business touches. In this final episode of my Leadership That Gives Back mini-series, In this final episode of my Leadership That Gives Back mini-series, I’m closing the loop on everything we’ve talked about together.  I’m closing out this conversation with one core truth: Belonging isn’t a w...

Misty Lyon didn’t say yes to this journey without hesitation. In fact, self-doubt showed up immediately — the familiar question of whether she was “good enough” lingering just beneath the surface. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Misty shares a story shaped by bravery, authenticity, and the quiet decision to move forward anyway. Recorded live at the Revive and...

What does it really take to step onto a stage and leave a lasting impact? In this powerful keynote from the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit , award-winning director, producer, and author Tricia Brouk shares how to unlock the full power of your voice so you can influence, inspire, and lead, whether you're on a global stage, in the boardroom, or around the kitchen table. Tricia takes u...

What does it really take to step onto a stage and leave a lasting impact? In this powerful keynote from the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit , award-winning director, producer, and author Tricia Brouk shares how to unlock the full power of your voice so you can influence, inspire, and lead, whether you're on a global stage, in the boardroom, or around the kitchen table. Tricia takes u...

For a long time, Lisa Cain believed that protecting others meant holding parts of herself back. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Lisa shares a story shaped by careful restraint—and the moment she realized that healing wasn’t possible while she kept filtering her truth. Recorded live at the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit , Lisa reflects on what happe...

Good intentions don’t create impact, execution does. In Part 3 of my “Leadership That Gives Back” mini-series, I’m getting practical about what it actually takes to build responsibility into the way you operate. Because most leaders aren’t avoiding impact because they don’t care; they’re avoiding it because they think it has to be complicated, messy, or risky.  In this episode, I share the simple...

Training Innovations recently presented another New Jersey Devils home game at the Prudential Center through the Devils Affiliate Partner Program with Eleven Sports Media. For me, this partnership is about more than visibility. It represents a commitment to supporting our home team, connecting with other New Jersey businesses, and being part of a local community that believes in showing up for one...

Earlier this year in Episode 162 , I shared the launch of the MDR Give Back Program — our commitment to donate 1% of all company sales to organizations fighting hunger , specifically Feeding America and No Kid Hungry . This episode is a short follow-up and reminder of that commitment. I’m sharing what that initiative produced in 2025 , and why the cause behind it remains so important. Food insecur...

There comes a moment when staying quiet costs more than being heard. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Cassandra Lennox shares a story shaped by years of quiet self-protection—and the moment she realized silence was no longer serving her. Recorded live at the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit , Cassie reflects on the internal barriers that kept her hold...

Purpose doesn’t soften performance — it stabilizes it when everything else gets shaky. In Part 2 of my mini-series “Leadership That Gives Back,” I take on one of the most persistent myths in modern leadership: the idea that you can either build a profitable business or a principled one.  Somewhere along the way, we were taught that caring costs too much… and that impact belongs in PR, not in opera...

In this special conversation recorded LIVE at the 2025 Revive and Thrive Empowerment Summit , I sit down with my friend and mentor, the incredible Tricia Brouk, to share something I’ve been working on and marks the official launch of The Business Leaders Hub . For years, I’ve worked with organizations, executives, and teams to transform the way they lead. What I’ve seen time and again is that true...

What does transformation really mean — and when does it actually begin? In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Angela Hoover invites us to rethink transformation not as a single defining moment, but as a choice we make again and again — sometimes quietly, sometimes courageously. Recorded live at the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit , Angela shares reflectio...

Leadership isn’t shifting, it’s being rewritten in real time, and responsibility is no longer optional. In this shorty episode of Finding the Upside , I’m kicking off Part 1 of my four-part mini series, Leadership That Gives Back, and I’m naming the thing so many leaders tiptoe around: impact is already happening, the only choice is whether it’s intentional.  I break down why “giving back” can’t l...

 In this powerful and deeply personal talk from the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit , certified trauma care practitioner and mindset coach Stacey Uhrig takes us on a journey from her very first anxiety attack at age 12 to the transformative moment she stopped fighting her anxiety and started listening to it. In PART TWO of this two-part episode, Stacey shares how anxiety became a constan...