Technology Partners

Something Extra

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My name is Lisa Nichols, and I have spent the last 30 years as both the CEO of Technology Partners and as the mother to Ally, our daughter with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs when someone is born with an extra chromosome, but for Ally, her “something extra” goes beyond her DNA. She is one of the funniest, kindest, mostly joyful people you have ever met. Learning from Ally has taught me to look for the “something extras” in everyone I encounter. Join me as I interview leaders from around the world as they share their stories and show us what it takes to influence, encourage, and be a true...

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Technology Partners

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Latest episode

Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

Seeing Around The Corner w/ Erin Joy 21.11.2019

In a special live recording with a full studio audience, Lisa sits down with Founder of Black Dress Circle, Erin Joy, as they take a deep dive into the fundamentals and characteristics you can refine in order to fully embrace the entrepreneur mindset. Guest Links: Erin's LinkedIn Black Dress Circle Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engin...

Every Leader's Responsibility w/ Mandy Murphey 14.11.2019

13-time Emmy award-winning news anchor for Fox 2, Mandy Murphy, joins the show this week as she shares insight from over 25 years at KTVI on the relationship between media and the people that make up a city. Guest Links: Mandy's LinkedIn Fox 2 News Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran,...

Leading From Behind the Pack w/ Derrik Kassebaum 07.11.2019

Join Lisa as she sits down with Derrik Kassebaum, Co-Founder of Cosmos Corporation, while they highlight the exciting and long-lasting impact of leaving a legacy for the next generation and the importance of every individual within an organization. Guest Links: Derrik's LinkedIn Cosmos Corporation Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engine...

Staying in the Constant State of Improvement w/ Mark Sutherland 24.10.2019

Diplomat and CMO for Missouri Partnership, Mark Sutherland, joins Lisa as they land on topics such as communicating at the level of your audience, doing the best at what you do regardless of the credit, and the effects of Brexit on the world. Guest Links: Mark's LinkedIn Mark's Website Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jen...

Identifying the Hidden Talents w/ Nalini Polavarapu 18.10.2019

Data Science lead at Bayer, Nalini Polavarapu, sits down with Lisa and shows how the blend of empathy, leadership, and technology make for a recipe of innovation and legacy. Guest Links: Nalini's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

What You Should Always Ask More Of w/ Dee Ann Turner 10.10.2019

Former C-suite executive at Chick-Fil-A, Dee Ann Turner, shares career-changing insights and delves deep into understanding the ultimate calling that every person has. Guest Links: DeAnn's LinkedIn DeeAnnTurner.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Having The Willingness To Walk In The Trenches w/ Tim Ezell 10.10.2019

In an exciting and resounding episode, Lisa brings Tim Ezell, Host of The Thread and Feature Reporter for Fox 2 News, on the show to share how people and persistence led him to achieve his life-long dreams. Guest Links: The Thread STL Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

How to Have That Sparkle w/ Tricia Zimmer Ferguson 03.10.2019

President of Kaldi’s coffee, Tricia Zimmer Ferguson, joins Lisa as they talk about surrounding yourself with passionate people, how serving coffee can affect the world, and the impact that Kaldi’s 25th Anniversary has on St. Louis. Guest Links: Kaldi's Coffee Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morg...

The Notion of Servant Leadership w/ Jim Cavellier 26.09.2019

Jim Cavellier, joins Lisa on our 50th episode as he dives deep into the importance of making your employee's goals your goals and the most pressing priorities that every CIO needs to focus on. Guest Links: Jim's LinkedIn Cass Information Systems Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochra...

The Concept Most Misunderstand w/ Rabbi Yonason Goldson 19.09.2019

TEDx speaker, author, world traveler, and Rabbi, Yonason Goldson, shares "3000 years of wisdom" with lisa on this week's eye-opening episode. Guest Links: Rabbi Yonason's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Contagious Connections w/ Dan Isom 12.09.2019

Former St. Louis Chief of Police and current Executive Director at REJIS Commission, Dan Isom, joins Lisa and walks us through his detailed background from the police department to creating programs for investing in people's futures. Guest Links: Dan's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinato...

The Balance of Delegation and Retaining Authority and w/ Gary VonderHaar 05.09.2019

Gary VonderHaar, an Executive Vice President at Mastercard, joins Lisa and touches on bringing your authentic self to work, desiring growth, and the balance it takes to allow autonomy while realizing the extent of every decision. Guest Links: Gary's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morga...

The Realities of Commitment in Leadership w/ Lee Paris 29.08.2019

Lee Paris, CEO at Meadowbrook Capital, LLC, Joins Lisa as they talk about what to do after your dreams fall through and growth through the most difficult times in life. Guest Links: Lee's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Finding Empowerment Through Rest w/ Scott Kuehl 22.08.2019

From leading a Top-100 US marketing agency to coaching leading CEO's, Scott Kuehl, Founder and President of BrandResolve, details a thorough look at a varied career path that revolved not only about doing things well, but about taking in account the people in which it affected. Guest Links: Scott's LinkedIn Brand Resolve Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Dani...

Leading Others Into Greatness w/ Jennifer Povlitz 15.08.2019

Division Director of one of Wall Street's largest firms, Jennifer Povlitz, talks about leading a division with revenue of over a billion dollars, the monumental importance of choice, and the sense of belonging that people long for. Guest Links: Jennifer's LinkedIn UBS Wealth Management Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jen...

The Freedom Found in Setting Boundaries w/ Jeff Johnson 08.08.2019

4th-generation CEO, Jeff Johnson, joins Lisa and shares how seeds planted by those before us can affect people for years to come. Guest Links: Jeff's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Empathetic Leadership w/ Krister Ungerbock 01.08.2019

Through multiple languages and the desire to understand people, Former CEO turned Author, Krister Ungerböck, shares how to connect with people across all barriers. Guest Links: Krister's LinkedIn 22 Talk Shifts Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Believing in Something Bigger Than Yourself w/ John Kramer & Marc Braun 20.07.2019

Marc Braun and John Kramer, President and CEO of Cambridge Engineering, Inc, show how focusing on something bigger than yourself and bringing dignity to what you do will transform the way you approach what matters in your life. Guest Links: Marc's LinkedIn John's LinkedIn Cambridge Air Solutions Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Eng...

Powered By Hope w/ Teri Greige 18.07.2019

From her experience with the Ironman competition to adversities she overcame from her battle with cancer, Author and Speaker, Teri Griege, shares a personal perspective on how hope can be found in every part of life. Guest Links: Teri's LinkedIn PoweredbyHope.org Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator;...

Showing Up for Others With Contagious Passion w/ Justine Froelker 11.07.2019

With her trademark humor and contagious passion, Bestselling Author and Speaker, Justine Froelker, shares her personal story of overcoming real adversity and how everyone can be equipped to build a better life. Guest Links: Justine's LinkedIn The Daring Way by Brene Brown Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coor...

Showing Up as Your Best Self w/ Linda Haberstroh 04.07.2019

Now the President of Phoenix Textile Corporation, Linda Haberstroh continues her Mother's legacy of pioneering innovation and leading people to the best version of themselves. Guest Links: Linda's LinkedIn Phoenix Textile Corporation Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing...

Using Your Voice for the Betterment of All w/ Dana Lorberg 27.06.2019

Dana Lorberg, Executive Vice President of Mastercard International, discusses the impact that parents have on our lives, the importance of your voice, and the powerful effects of helping the next generation. Guest Links: Dana's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing S...

Something Extra w/ HBA Live Panel 20.06.2019

With an exceptional panel of industry-leading experts, Lisa moderates a discussion on digital health and the far-reaching effects it has on people. Featuring Dr. Danish Nagda, Katie Haw, Katherine Nowak, Dr. Justin Collier, and Jerry Fox. Guest Links: Dr. Danish Nagda's LinkedIn Katie Haw's LinkedIn Katherine Nowak's LinkedIn Dr. Justin Collier's LinkedIn Jerry Fox's Linke...

Turning Your Team Into a Family w/ Claire Kellett 13.06.2019

Emmy award-winning reporter, Claire Kellett, stops by the show and shares both her stand-out story of going after her passions and the key to continuous growth. Guest Links: Claire Kellett KMOV Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Leading With Courage w/ Mark Thom 06.06.2019

Mark Thom, CEO of MiTek Industries (a Berkshire Hathaway company), shares how to celebrate the value in people and to equip the next generation of leaders. Guest Links: Mark's LinkedIn MiTek Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

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