IncrediPaul® Leadership

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE In this episode, I talk with Dr. Camilla Moore who is a diplomat in the American Academy of Lifestyle Medicine with 16 years of clinical practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic. She is a certified clinical instructor for the Harvard-designed SMART Program and a regular guest lecturer at Brown University Medical School shares her journey from private practice to focusing...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE In this episode of IncrediPaul Leadership, Paul Faronbi discusses navigating your career effectively, focusing on onboarding processes, aligning with business priorities, the importance of regular one-on-ones with managers, and documenting achievements for professional growth. He emphasizes the significance of understanding company culture and values to ensure job sat...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE In this episode of IncrediPaul Leadership, Paul Faronbi interviews Lori Strange, a chief engineer with BAE Systems with over 25 years of experience in the engineering field. They discuss Lori's journey from shipbuilding to her current role, the importance of flexibility in the workplace, and the challenges of imposter syndrome. Lori shares insights on work-life integr...

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE In this episode of IncrediPaul Leadership, Paul Faronbi interviews Justin Shaifer, AKA Mr. Fascinate. Justin is an award-winning science communicator and STEM ambassador and was named Forbes 30 under 30 in education. They discuss Justin's incredible leadership journey to creating Fascinate Media, his work with Bill Nye, and the importance of engaging youth in STEM. Th...

TianEn Stephenson is a multi-hyphenated woman. She's a wife, mother, executive, author, and speaker. She is passionate about helping others and has a successful career in technology digital consulting. She is also involved in various leadership roles, including serving as a strategic advisor in the African-American Employee Resource Group and running a nonprofit youth sports program. She is a high...

Collaboration with new NALA(STEM) Podcast, Paul Faronbi, President of Nala STEM, discusses his journey in creating NALA(STEM) and the IncrediPaul Leadership Podcast. He shares how his passion for uniting and supporting historically excluded peoples in STEM led to the formation of Nala STEM, which focuses on mentorship, conferences, and workshops. Paul also talks about his background in chemical en...

Ty Smith, co-founder of blacktechglobal.com, shares his journey from the telecom industry to leadership in the IT and tech space. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and crowdsourcing mentorship by asking questions and seeking guidance from experienced professionals. Ty also discusses the inspiration behind creating Black Tech Global, which was the lack of representation and community in th...

In this episode, Paul Faronbi aka IncrediPaul discusses the importance of networking and building genuine connections with people. He emphasizes the need to focus on others and add value to them, rather than solely focusing on oneself. Paul shares tips on how to network effectively, including asking questions, finding common ground, and actively listening. He also highlights the significance of bo...

In this episode, you'll see an excerpt from a leadership workshop I led last month in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for LS-PAC MODELS conference hosted by LSU. Forget the misconception that leadership is reserved for the C-suite, leadership is a journey of continuous growth, open to anyone willing to step up and make a difference. I'll explore the transformative power of building authentic relationships...

Dr. Bryan McElderry shares his journey from a pharmacist to a serial entrepreneur. He started by transforming his own body and became a holistic health coach. He then transitioned into life coaching and started his own coaching practice. He also became a top credit educator and started a credit solutions business. Additionally, he founded an investment entity and started businesses in Airbnb and T...

Mia Williams, CEO of The Colors of Her Success, shares her journey of connecting with people and helping them connect with each other. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity and being yourself when building relationships. Mia started Colors of Her Success as a platform to bridge the knowledge gap between women in leadership and young women entering their careers. She realized the value of netw...

In this episode, I talk with Ben Arthur, a journalist and podcaster. He discusses his career covering the NFL and his approach to storytelling. He shares his experience covering multiple teams and traveling for games. Ben emphasizes the importance of building relationships and trust with the people he interviews, as well as actively listening to their stories. He believes that understanding the cu...

Erica Surace, co-founder of the D2 Collective, shares her journey from being laid off to building a successful community in the tech industry. She emphasizes the power of community and the importance of connecting people. Erika discusses the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned, including the value of active listening and negotiation. She highlights the role of mentors and the impact t...

This episode is collaboration with the NALA(STEM) Podcast. Coming this fall! In this episode, Paul Faronbi interviews Imani Porter, a genetics PhD student at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the NALA STEM Podcast. They discuss Imani's interest in podcasting and her experience in radio during her time at Hampton University. Imani shares her inspiration for starting the podcast, which is to l...

In this episode, Paul Faronbi discusses the importance of managing money and the financial aspects of leadership. He emphasizes that money is an amplifier and that it is not inherently good or bad. Paul shares his personal financial journey and highlights the need to have a budget, save money, and invest wisely. He also connects financial management to leadership, emphasizing the importance of hav...

In this episode, I talk with Evon Taylor Jr., a cosmetology educator and personal trainer. He hares his journey and insights on leadership and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of working together with his wife to achieve their goals and how being a positionless leader can be more effective. Evon also discusses the significance of communication and understanding individual communicatio...

In this episode, Paul Faronbi discusses the topics of failure and resilience. He shares personal stories from his career journey and emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and remaining resilient. Paul highlights the inevitability of failure and the need to embrace it as a stepping stone to success. He also emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and mai...

Tyler Franks is a creative director at a Evangel Christian Center and a producer at Alpha & Omega Broadcasting, a local television station in Albuquerque, NM. He shares his journey and insights into leadership, creativity, and the production of a new scripted series, The Jig is Up, coming September 21, 2024 . He discusses the challenges, surprises, and lessons learned from his experience. The conv...

In this conversation, Paul Faronbi discusses the importance of names and identity, the power of positive affirmations, and the key elements of leadership. He emphasizes the need to see oneself as a leader, develop a personal growth plan, and seek out a community of leaders. Paul also highlights the difference between coaching and consulting, and the importance of understanding why one wants to lea...

Talking about a major leadership failure that almost kept me from an incredible opportunity one of the last days while I still lived in St. Louis. I also dive into sharing the power of leadership and how to develop your influence. This episode is a little different as it's from a session I hosted at the IINSPIRE-LSAMP Annual Conference this past February. I emphasize that leadership is influence a...

In this episode, I talk with Richard Nakai who is a self-proclaimed utility leader and after listening to this episode you'll see why. He is currently the Outreach Pastor at Bellevue Christian Center, and he shares his journey in leadership. He discusses his various roles in the church, from youth ministry to community outreach, and how he embraces the opportunity to fill any gaps and take on new...

In this episode of IncrediPaul Leadership, I share a leadership talk I gave for my non-profit, NALA(STEM)'s Professional Development Series. I talk about leadership being more than a title and it being focused on influence. I mention it a lot but it's worth repeating. This session is interactive and you get to hear feedback from the audience and questions as well. Wherever you are, you can be a le...

In this episode, Paul Faronbi congratulates graduates and shares tips for transitioning into a professional career. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships, setting up regular meetings with managers, and having informal meetings with team members. He also discusses the significance of creating a personal development plan (PDP) with specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and tim...

In this episode of IncrediPaul Leadership, I talk with Dominique Graham. She currently serves as the Mentorship Chair for NALA(STEM) and is a Administrative Research Associate at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Program Evaluator for Michigan LSAMP. She is very passionate about helping students in STEM and we talk about STEM Identity. This episode was a live workshop we had at the Michigan S...

In this episode, Paul Faronbi discusses the concept of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and its relevance to young professionals and entrepreneurs. He explains why he chose to focus on STEM and entrepreneurship in his podcast and nonprofit work. Paul emphasizes the importance of creativity, problem-solving, and continuous learning in STEM fields. He also touches on the role of art...