Speaking With Authority

AI Project Management Is Here: How Leaders Finally Get Real Visibility Into Work | Bronson Taylor What if your project dashboard is lying to you? Most projects don’t fail because people stop caring. They fail because leaders lose visibility. Status reports look healthy. Tasks appear complete. Meetings happen. But beneath the surface, critical blockers, missed deadlines, and communication breakdown...

What makes great leaders truly influential? According to trust expert David Horsager, it all comes down to one thing: trust. In this episode of Speaking With Authority , host Jim Koetting sits down with David Horsager, bestselling author of Trust Matters and one of the world's leading authorities on trust, leadership, and organizational culture. David shares insights from decades of research helpi...

Most leaders think anxiety is something other people struggle with. They're wrong. In this episode of Speaking With Authority, psychologist and anxiety expert Dr. Ashley Smith joins Jim Koetting for a deep conversation about the hidden role anxiety plays in leadership, communication, productivity, and decision-making. They explore why anxiety is not the enemy, how avoidance fuels fear, why high ac...

Why do so many talented, intelligent people fail to achieve the results they want? In this powerful episode of Speaking With Authority , Jim Koetting welcomes Dre Baldwin, former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Work On Your Game. Dre argues that success has far less to do with motivation and far more to do with execution. Drawing from his experiences in profess...

“Why do you pick up your phone for five minutes… and suddenly lose two hours? Why do some stories completely pull you in while most people lose your attention almost instantly? In this episode of Speaking With Authority, master storyteller Jim Koetting shares a short, powerful story — then breaks down exactly what happened inside your brain while you were listening. You’ll discover how dopamine, c...

Why do most ERP, CRM, and tech implementations fail—even when the software is good? In this episode of Speaking With Authority, Jim Koetting sits down with digital transformation expert Eric Kimberling to break down the real reason technology projects fail. Spoiler: It’s not the software. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why ERP and CRM implementations fail The biggest leadership mistakes in dig...

What if the biggest problem in your leadership… isn’t your team—but your thinking? In this powerful episode of Speaking With Authority , Jim Koetting sits down with Dr. Lee Warren, a brain surgeon who has performed over 200 surgeries in Iraq—and then faced something far more difficult: rebuilding his own mind after unimaginable loss. This conversation goes far beyond neuroscience. It reveals a tru...

Why do some messages inspire action while others get ignored? In this episode of Speaking With Authority, Jim Koetting sits down with Joanna Wiebe, founder of Copyhackers and a pioneer of conversion copywriting, to explore the psychology behind persuasive communication. Many leaders believe they are communicating clearly — yet poor messaging costs companies billions every year in lost opportunitie...

Ginny Burton’s life includes nearly 30 years of addiction, incarceration, and a complete personal rebuilding that began at 40. In this conversation with Jim Koetting, she challenges the modern recovery and homelessness landscape—arguing that many incentives reward long-term management over real transformation. They talk candidly about withdrawal, discomfort, and why accountability can do what symp...

In this episode of Speaking With Authority , Jim Koetting interviews communication coach Alex Grabner-Jarlung, a key figure in the David JP Phillips speaking lineage. Alex breaks down the science behind great communication: how nervousness works, why “fight/flight/freeze” can hijack your memory, and how to train speaking like a measurable skill. You’ll also hear how Alex went from corporate presen...

Most people think “better communication” means finding better words. In this episode of Speaking With Authority , Jim Koetting sits down with Christopher Lincoln , founder of NeuroSpeak , to unpack the truth: communication is a neuroscience and nervous system skill before it’s a language skill. Chris has coached CEOs, executive teams, sales leaders, and highly technical professionals who have the...

*Stop Selling. Start Owning Your Authority* Authority is the difference between being “one of many” and being the go-to person everyone calls when things get messy. In this episode of Speaking With Authority, Jim Koetting sits down with five-time author and Three Dog Right founder Lisa Apolinski to unpack how real authority power works in an uncertain, noisy, digital-first world. Lisa shares how g...

*How to Read Minds Without Saying a Word* In this episode of Speaking With Authority, host Jim Koetting sits down with Roxani Oikonomou, an international expert in nonverbal communication, micro-expressions, and emotional intelligence. Roxy reveals the hidden language of humans—how our faces, gestures, and subtle expressions reveal far more than words ever could. You’ll learn: How to turn fear int...

Hiring a great salesperson shouldn’t feel like gambling. In this episode of  Speaking With Authority , I talk with  Jamie Crosbie  (Founder & CEO,  ProActivate ) about why the traditional sales recruiting model is fundamentally  misaligned —and how to fix it. We unpack how contingent recruiters get paid on  placements, not performance , why many candidates are&nbs...

Culture isn’t a poster—it’s behavior. Jim Koetting interviews  Bronson Taylor  (Workplace IO) on using AI and NLP to measure six culture metrics—burnout, psychological safety, conflict, engagement, alignment, execution risk—so leaders can design, track, and even forecast culture with the rigor of BI. Practical, ethical, and immediately actionable.

Join TEDx speaker and global educator Michelle Machado as she shares her transformative journey across four continents, exploring the shift from performance to presence in a digitally distracted world. Discover how her multicultural experiences have shaped her understanding of connection and identity, and learn practical insights on fostering authentic human connections in today's fast-paced envir...

*What does it really take to build leaders worth following in today’s distracted world?* In this episode of Speaking With Authority, host Jim Koetting sits down with Jeremie Kubicek—author of The Voice-Driven Leader, co-creator of The 5 Voices and 100X Leader, and co-founder of GiANT Worldwide. Jeremie’s leadership journey started in the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, living above a mafia boss and s...

In this episode of the Speaking with Authority podcast, join Jim Koetting as he sits down with Erika Glenn, a trailblazer in the corporate world known for her transformative work in technology and healthcare. Erika shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader who champions empathy and resilience. Discover how her promise to never let her family struggle again shaped her lea...

What's My Voice? https://ceomconsulting.giantos.com/store/5-voices 5 Voices Event https://5voices.com/voices-25 In this conversation, Jim Koetting and Steve Cockram delve into the intricacies of leadership, focusing on the Five Voices framework. They discuss the evolution of leadership tools, the importance of self-awareness, and the dynamics of personality types in professional settings. Steve sh...

Why Sales Leaders Are Rethinking Training—and Seeing Results Why are most salespeople still struggling with basic conversations—and how is AI finally solving it? In this compelling episode, Jim Koetting sits down with Ed Kerr, a former Hollywood actor turned entrepreneur, to explore how Practice.ai is transforming sales coaching. Learn why traditional sales training fails, how AI-driven conversati...

Revolutionizing Sales Management with AI: Creating A Safe Space For Salespeople To Improve And Excel https://www.practis.ai/ In this video, Jim Koetting and Ed Kerr introduce Practice, an innovative mobile training platform designed to transform sales managers performance. Dubbed the "batting cage for sales teams," Practice leverages cutting-edge AI to provide a psychologically safe environment fo...

Designed roleplay with AI. SHow is AI revolutionizing sales management and team development? Join Jim King and Ed Kerr, founder of Practice AI, as they discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming sales processes, training, and team performance. From live demos to insights on leveraging AI for better sales conversions and employee onboarding, this conversation explores actionable strategies...

Can AI help with sales role-play and coach a salesperson after the sale? Discover the power of effective sales role-playing with this in-depth demo call featuring "Practis." Watch as the host navigates a mock sales conversation, addressing objections, highlighting the importance of practice in sales, and emphasizing actionable feedback. Gain insights into how "Practis" helps sales teams improve pe...

The Neuroscience Edge Smart Leaders Already Use In this conversation, Jim Koetting and David JP Phillips explore the critical themes of self-leadership, emotional control, and effective communication. David shares his insights on how self-leadership can transform personal and professional lives, emphasizing the importance of understanding neuroplasticity and emotional states. They discuss the art...

Selling a business is more than just a financial transaction—it’s an emotional journey. In this episode of Speaking With Authority, Jim Koetting sits down with M&A expert and former entrepreneur Joe Lieberman to unpack the process of selling a company. From personal exit stories to navigating valuation, finding the right buyer, and preparing emotionally and financially, this conversation offer...