Sessions with System & Soul

In this episode, Benj Miller chats with S2 Coach and business sage, Gary S. Held, about leadership, culture, and passion. Gary’s vast business experience has taught him that leadership is living, breathing, acting, and working such that people want to follow you; culture means embracing the humanity of your business; and passion meaning giving a damn about the people you lead.  “As you grow a busi...

In this episode, Emily Morgan, founder and visionary of Delegate Solutions , and author of Let it Go discusses: -How AI is commoditizing your industry -How to deal with legacy employees -Creating a world-class client experience -Following a boyfriend to Alaska.  This episode is sponsored by The 261 .  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to...

Sure… you can fix the issue now. OR, you can fix it forever. In today’s episode of System and Soul, Benj Miller and (drum roll…) Chris White are back to chat with speaker, author, and expert EOS implementor, Ted Bradshaw about working on your business as opposed to working in your business.  Why shouldn’t you miss this episode? Because you’ll also learn about creating a personal operating system,...

On this episode of System and Soul, Benj Miller talks with business and leadership transformation coach, Olivier Aries , about using data for self-awareness, how leaders should think about risk management, and how to bring ideas into reality. Olivier is an expert on mixing human behavior, business transformation, and design thinking to help organizations build new services and businesses and to cr...

One commonly shared idea in the work force is the idea that the less work one has to do, the better. Although true in some cases, Dr. Tracy Brower, author of The Secrets to Happiness At Work , challenges this notion––pointing out pervasive trends such as “quiet quitting” and increased disengagement at work.  According to Brower the key is not to work less; the key is to find joy in your work. Work...

Leaders and entrepreneurs are often found somewhere in the tension between operating at a high speed for the sake of productivity and slowing down enough to creatively foster healthy culture and problem-solve.  In this episode, Kristi Turner, best-selling author of Rethink Everything: The Courage to Lead Differently , talks about the leadership and decision-making power that comes from pausing, as...

According to our past guest, Jeff Henderson , “The best gift you can give the organization you lead is a healthy version of you.” Today on S2, we dive into some practical ways to do this with Dr. Laura Gallaher , PHD. She explains how self-acceptance is the beginning to transformational leadership within your organization. Transformational health has more to do with who you are and less to do with...

Focusing on your passion and the things that give you the most energy may be the best thing you can do for your business. Few know this better than Jesse Cole, Author of Fans First , entrepreneur, and owner of the Savannah Bananas Baseball Team. In this episode, Jesse and Benj talk about putting your fans (customers) first, and how a leader’s propensity to see things as they could be is a game cha...

This week, we dig deeper into the concept of intentionality, a key component for success in both our personal and professional lives. Intentionality is the deliberate practice of controlling our behavior, thoughts, and actions to create a desired outcome. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Robby Angle , Mark Butler , and Benj Miller, to dig one layer deeper and examine what factors...

Ambitious business owners understand how valuable every minute of every day is. But even if you're committed to working hard, it can be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day. Being intentional means taking the time to evaluate your goals and objectives, as well as your processes and strategies, to ensure that you’re heading in the right direction. That’s why, this week, Benj Mi...

This week Benj Miller talks with best-selling author and business leader, Sean Castrina , about ensuring consistent growth in business and life. Sean shares what he does to maintain his physical and cognitive energy, and what condensing your yearly goals down to quarterly goals can do for your business. If you want to create breakthrough in your business by gaining clarity and control, don’t miss...

For many leaders, the turbulent leadership landscape of the past several years has highlighted the importance of honing the most foundational leadership skills. This week on System & Soul, Benj Miller talks with entrepreneur and business coach, Tyler Dickerhoof , about focusing on people and relationships in the midst of trying seasons. Tyler shares the importance of learning and sharing from...

One skill of a great coach is the ability to ask helpful questions instead of providing answers. Few people embrace this skill as well as author and business coach, Steve Chandler . In this episode, Steve shares his journey of becoming a coach, the importance of being curious, and best practices for selling yourself as a coach. He also touches on what coaches should do when they find themselves in...

This week, we’re super excited to invite executive coach and author of Overcoming the Impostor , Kris Kelso , onto the podcast. Kris is an experienced entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge on leading authentically and vulnerably. In this episode he shares his thoughts on building community, the tension between selling something you truly believe in and falling into the ubiquitous sales tactics a...

Diversity is one of the biggest assets to an organization that values healthy growth and impact in the marketplace. In other words, a diversity deficit is a great way to keep your organization stuck right where it is. But how to achieve diversity is a question that many leaders wrestle with regardless of how willing they are to embrace it. In this episode, author and leadership expert, Dr. Marisol...

Leaders are not immune to believing that life happens to them. It’s often called the victim mindset. This can affect everything from work, to relationships, to the way we communicate. But, as our good friend, award-winning speaker, self-awareness specialist, and communications expert, Michael Allosso reminds us, we have agency with our happiness. Michael shares how theater and leadership have taug...

When it comes to hiring a new team member, you’re not just picking them––they’re picking you. A large part of their decision comes down to the culture of your business. This week, Benj Miller brings back Jonathan Reynolds along with Jeff Boucher, Senior Director of Operations at Titus Talent, to talk about the role that the Titus culture played in attracting him and how they continue to live out t...

As an entrepreneur, you probably often ask yourself, “What’s next?” That’s why on System & Soul, we like to bring you guests who are asking the same questions and leaning into the uncertainty. Today, we’re honored to have Jaime Villalovos on to discuss how she has navigated her what’s “next question” after moving from a small Montana town to become a successful entrepreneur––despite limiting b...

Your people are your business’s greatest asset. That’s a well-known truth among entrepreneurs. But, the ability to keep your greatest asset, especially the top performers, is often thought of as an elusive soft skill that requires a secret business recipe. The good news is that there is a recipe. More good news, it’s not a secret. In this episode, Benj Miller and Chris White invite Jonathan Reynol...

As business seasons change, your organization requires different employees and different skills. But how do you equip your current team and leaders to adapt to the necessary changes that the future requires? In this episode, Benj Miller talks with BELAY CFO, Lisa Zeeveld , about how to manage the professional development of your current team. They also discuss positioning your business to change a...

What if you served your clients so well that they became your strongest sales team? That’s what Jonathan Reynolds, CEO at Titus Talent , has accomplished with his team of culture engineering leaders. Benj and Chris are excited to bring Jonathan back on System & Soul to talk about how to grow through generosity and serving your people well. As Jonathan points out, “If your business has people,...

However clear or vague it may be, we all have an idea of what our ideal life looks like. But a dream is just a dream without action. This week on System & Soul, expert guide and coach, Jeff Lovell , joins Benj and Chris to discuss how he helps entrepreneurs and business leaders embrace authentic living. The three ideas Jeff bring to this conversation are how to help people answer the “what’s n...

System & Soul invites GoogleTech Project Manager, Brin Enterkin , to this week’s conversation. Brin’s impressive background as a philanthropist, Chief Strategy Officer, Chair at Harvard’s Innovation Adventures, and her current work at Google has earned her key and unique insights into how strategy and execution can help any entrepreneur to scale their ideas and their business. In this episode,...

#017: The Power of “I Don’t Know” with Clay Scroggins Despite what your ego might tell you, you don’t have to know it all in order to lead. This week on System & Soul, Benj Miller invites long-time friend and returning guest, Clay Scroggins , to discuss the power of admitting you don’t know the answer. Clay also shares the importance of getting the right people on the bus and a few who aren’t...

Benj said it himself––this episode is a masterclass in leadership! This week, System & Soul invites Heather Fortner to share her journey of becoming CEO of SignatureFD ––a ground-breaking wealth management company that understands the difference between wealth and worth. Heather shares what she has learned about servant leadership and intentionally working through chaos with “grit and grace.”...