Get Unstuck & On Target

Is employee loss silently killing your company's growth? In this special "Clarity Live" episode, Mike O'Neill turns the tables and gets coached live by Mitchell Levy, a global credibility expert, executive coach, and two-time TedX speaker. Mitchell, who has authored over 60 books and built more than 20 businesses in Silicon Valley, uses his unique CPOP (Customer Point of Possibilities) formula to...

Is your multi-generational team a ticking time bomb? Discover how to defuse the tension and turn generational gaps into your greatest strength. In this episode, Mike O'Neill interviews Porschia Parker-Griffin, founder and CEO of Fly High Coaching, and LinkedIn Top Voice. Porschia is an expert in helping organizations attract, engage, and retain top talent. They tackle the challenge of managing a w...

Is your high-achieving team member struggling to lead after a promotion? They're not alone. In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Dr. Jack Enter, a leadership expert with over 30 years of experience. Jack shares his insights on why so many high-performing individuals struggle when they transition into management roles. Drawing from his work with organizations across various sectors, including...

Is your career stuck in neutral? What if your next job search could be your biggest upgrade? In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Rory Verrett, founder and managing partner of Protege Search and creator of the Protege Leadership Academy, about how to navigate career changes successfully. Roy, with over 20 years of experience in executive search and leadership development, shares key insights...

Are you leaving money on the table in your business? In this eye-opening episode, value acceleration strategist David Visco reveals his proven PROFITS framework for maximizing business value and uncovering hidden revenue opportunities. From working with countless business owners, David shares a startling insight: most entrepreneurs don't truly understand their numbers - and it's costing them dearl...

"Success Without Fulfillment is Just an Empty Achievement" Your corner office and impressive bank account tell one story, but that gnawing emptiness at 3 AM tells another. In this powerful episode, executive coach Chris Kenney, with 35 years of experience and a background as a business lawyer, shares the three life-changing questions that transformed his approach to success. Mike O'Neill and Chris...

Today's leaders face a unique challenge... They may have all the external trappings of success - but something deeper is missing. In this powerful episode, executive coach Bodhi Aldridge reveals why true leadership begins from within, sharing: • The crucial difference between "looking successful" and feeling fulfilled • Why most leaders sabotage themselves (and the simple mindset shift to break fr...

How Brand Journalism Transforms Business Growth Former television journalist Katie Wagner reveals why traditional marketing is losing its punch and how authentic storytelling is reshaping both client acquisition and talent recruitment. As President and CEO of KWSM Digital, Katie brings 15 years of journalism expertise to help businesses tell stories that actually convert. In this value-packed conv...

The Hidden Truth: Why 80% of Executive Jobs Never Hit the Job Boards In this power-packed episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Gina Riley, a distinguished executive career strategist whose expertise spans corporate HR at Intel and executive search at Talents Group. With over two decades of placing C-suite leaders, Gina shares game-changing insights from her upcoming book "Qualified Isn't Enough" t...

Most leaders claim to care about their teams - but 76% of employees say their managers aren't showing it. Laura Templeton shatters conventional leadership myths and reveals why true business success starts with genuine human connection. In this powerful episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, leadership expert and author Laura Templeton joins Mike O'Neill to share game-changing insights from her n...

Stop Chasing Success and Start Finding Joy Again with Elsa Johnson Former high-end window coverings business owner turned mindset expert Elsa Johnson exposes why high-performing leaders lose their spark and reveals a powerful path back to genuine fulfillment. This candid conversation shatters the myth that serious business owners can't experience true joy while building success. Mike O'Neill and E...

In this compelling episode, Mike O'Neill and Steve Stookey explore the evolution of corporate training, with Mike drawing from his extensive HR background to highlight how tracking compliance has transformed through modern learning management systems. Steve Stookey, co-founder of CypherWorx and former Paychex training leader, reveals how organizations are revolutionizing their training programs th...

Your Leadership Team Is Costing You Millions In Hidden Value - But There's A Solution Most business owners are unknowingly trapped in a dangerous cycle - running their company dependent on themselves while 80% of their wealth remains locked inside their business. In this value-packed episode, business growth expert Dan Coleman reveals why this happens and how to fix it. Drawing from his experience...

Most business owners are drowning in day-to-day operations while their true vision gathers dust. In this powerful episode, seasoned strategist and operations leader Cary Matthews reveals the transformative approach that's helping small businesses thrive through the perfect blend of systems and culture. Drawing from his extensive background in Fortune 500 companies and his role as a certified strat...

Billions in venture capital deals and 100 new millionaires by 2032 - that's the mission driving powerhouse attorney and Georgia State Representative Dar'shun Kendrick's revolutionary approach to wealth creation. In this illuminating episode, Dar'shun shares her unique perspective as both a seasoned capital advisor and elected official, offering business owners an insider's view of what truly attra...

Selling your business without proper preparation is like showing up to the Super Bowl with half a team and no playbook. In this eye-opening episode, M&A advisor Bob Tankesley reveals why only 4% of businesses successfully sell - and how you can position yourself in that elite group. With over two decades of experience guiding business owners through successful exits, Bob shares his expertise i...

Stop Treating Networking Like a Numbers Game - It's Killing Your Business Growth Most business owners waste countless hours collecting business cards and LinkedIn connections, yet struggle to generate quality referrals. After 28 years of helping professionals build genuine relationships, Daniel Andrews reveals why traditional networking tactics fail and what actually drives consistent referral bus...

"Customers will buy a lesser product from someone they like over a better product from someone they don't." - this cold, hard truth opens up a powerful conversation about trust-based leadership with sales expert Steve Landrum. In this milestone 200th episode, Steve Landrum, Principal of Etowah Sales Solutions and award-winning sales leader, shares timeless principles that transform how leaders bui...

"True leaders don't create followers - they create more leaders through empowerment." Here's how Julie Tilenius transformed a 24/7 emergency service company into a powerhouse of empowered decision-makers. As President of TrueSource, Julie Tilenius brings 25 years of leadership experience from MSC Industrial Supply to revolutionize how facility maintenance services are delivered. In this episode, s...

From Serial Entrepreneur to Venture Studio Pioneer: How John Ghiorso is Reshaping the Agency Landscape Are you ready to witness the birth of something extraordinary in the agency world? Meet John Ghiorso, a successful entrepreneur who sold his Amazon-focused agency Orca Pacific to Media Monks, only to discover that retirement wasn't his true calling. Now, he's embarking on an ambitious mission to...

Before becoming a life transformation coach for elite business owners, Andrew Anderson stood crying alone in his high school bathroom stall, hiding his shoes so no one would know who was inside. This raw vulnerability shared in the podcast sets the tone for a profound discussion between host Mike O'Neill and Andrew Anderson about why external success often fails to bring internal peace. Anderson t...

The stock market seems complicated until you hear Glen Starr explain it. This former chemical engineer turned financial advisor breaks down investing into simple terms that even a 5th grader could understand. In this candid conversation with executive coach Mike O'Neill, Glen shares why most people focus on the wrong things when investing. His most controversial take? Stock prices only matter twic...

Your best employees don't quit over pay - they quit over managers who fake culture alignment. In this candid conversation, HR veteran Maggie Carrington shares hard-earned insights from 35+ years transforming workplace cultures, including a shocking story of a manager who fooled top leadership while quietly destroying team morale. Mike O'Neill and Maggie dig deep into: Why most culture change effor...

Most people quit when the path gets tough. Barry Slaymaker did the opposite. After leaving engineering school, Barry found himself on the back of a pickup truck in Georgia, digging silt fence in 100-degree heat. Instead of viewing it as rock bottom, he saw it as his starting point. In this candid conversation with Mike O'Neill, Barry shares how persistence shaped his journey from construction work...

The secret weapon of high-performing leaders isn't what you think. Gratitude isn't just for Thanksgiving anymore. It's becoming the cornerstone of effective leadership. In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with David George Brooke, known as "That Gratitude Guy," to unpack how a simple shift in mindset can transform your leadership style and your life. Brooke,...