The 9–5 Exit Plan

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with TEDx speaker, leadership strategist, professor, and bestselling author Dr. Christiane Schroeter. We discuss leadership, confidence, mindset, and why small, intentional actions often create the biggest transformations in our lives and careers. Christiane shares insights from her Petite Practice® framework, explains why attention is the new currency...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with author, philosopher, and consciousness researcher ONE IAM. Drawing from decades of contemplative practice, Hermetic philosophy, and modern discussions surrounding neuroscience and artificial intelligence, ONE IAM explores profound questions about awareness, identity, perception, and the nature of reality itself. We discuss consciousness, attention,...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with pastor, church planter, author, and leadership coach Chris Parks. Drawing from decades of leadership experience in both business and ministry, Chris shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, culture, spiritual growth, and the unseen work required to build healthy teams and lasting impact. We discuss leadership failures, organizational culture, burn...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with executive coach, creative leader, and author Tony Baker. After spending more than three decades working with celebrities, global brands, and senior leaders, Tony has discovered that many high performers quietly struggle with impostor syndrome, belonging, and the pressure to constantly prove themselves. We discuss authentic connection, leadership, c...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with community engagement consultant and cultural bridge-builder Mathias Lemos Castillo. Born and raised in Uruguay and now working across diverse communities in the United States, Mathias shares powerful insights on inclusive leadership, cultural competency, and authentic community engagement. We discuss cross-cultural communication, workplace inclusio...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with sales professional and author Bryan Charleau. With more than 15 years of experience in sales, Bryan shares why success in the profession is about far more than techniques and closing deals. We discuss confidence, imposter syndrome, mentorship, personal reinvention, and the mindset required to succeed in sales and life. Bryan also shares insights fo...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Certified Human Design Business Coach Stefanie Carlstedt. After years of entrepreneurship, burnout, personal loss, and business challenges, Stefanie discovered Human Design and found a new way to approach success, one that aligned with who she truly was. We discuss entrepreneurship, burnout, self-awareness, decision-making, and how business owners...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership coach and Radiant Leadership founder Mandi Dana. After spending nine years inside the Tony Robbins organization and completing more than 16,000 coaching sessions, Mandi made the courageous decision to reinvent herself and build a business rooted in identity, fulfillment, and authentic leadership. We discuss identity transformation, leade...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with author and financial services professional Chad Betz. After experiencing his own mid-career crisis, Chad discovered that many accomplished professionals remain stuck because they’re pursuing goals that no longer align with who they are. We discuss reinvention, burnout, the sunk cost fallacy, societal expectations, and why success doesn’t have an ex...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership strategist and Sales Force Multiplier Dominic Carubba. After decades of leading teams, building businesses, and helping organizations improve performance, Dominic discovered that most entrepreneurs don’t struggle because they lack motivation—they struggle because they’ve lost momentum. We discuss leadership, execution, overwhelm, busines...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with finance mentor and 2G Community founder Tunji Abass. Tunji helps first-generation wealth builders create financial systems that generate long-term success without relying on inherited wealth, insider access, or financial shortcuts. We discuss the difference between income and wealth, the power of financial discipline, how to build lasting financial...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with spiritual coach, author, and energy healer Brheanna Myers. After surviving a near-death experience that transformed her life, Brheanna dedicated herself to helping others heal emotional blocks, reconnect with their higher selves, and awaken their true potential. We discuss spiritual awakening, subconscious healing, personal transformation, purpose,...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with attorney, psychic medium, and award-winning podcast host Jason Ciofalo. Jason shares the remarkable story of how the passing of his grandfather awakened his intuitive abilities and led him on an unexpected journey into spirituality and personal transformation. We discuss balancing logic and intuition, embracing unconventional paths, overcoming adve...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Matinah Drew, Founder and CEO of Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing. With more than two decades of experience in human resources and workforce development, Matinah shares practical insights on leadership, workplace culture, people strategy, and organizational growth. We discuss the leadership mistakes that hold businesses back, why strong HR inf...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Albert Butler, CPA, MBA, strategic advisor, author, and creator of the Legacy Alignment System. With over 25 years of experience in accounting, leadership, and business advisory, Albert shares powerful lessons on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, legacy building, and purpose-driven success. We discuss why accounting is the foundation of every s...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with speaker, author, and former sports medicine entrepreneur Dr. Ken Kaufman. After spending more than three decades building a successful business, Ken experienced a season where everything changed. Losing much of what he had built forced him to reevaluate his identity, faith, and purpose. We discuss resilience, adversity, spiritual growth, trusting G...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, who brings more than 50 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families achieve emotional growth and healthier relationships. We discuss the emotional challenges many boys and men face, how cultural expectations shape emotional development, and why emotional intelligence is essential for success i...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan , I sit down with bestselling author and Harmony Method™ creator Robin H. Clare. After a personal journey through addiction, recovery, and self-discovery, Robin developed a powerful framework for helping people align who they are with how they live and lead. We discuss purpose, personal transformation, authentic success, recovery, entrepreneurship, and why alignmen...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and Reignite Resilience co-host Pamela Cass. After overcoming dyslexia, surviving cancer, and walking away from executive leadership during burnout, Pamela rebuilt her life around helping others discover resilience, self-worth, and authentic success. We discuss burnout, reinvention, leadership, self-belief, emotional r...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with CEO, bestselling author, and leadership strategist Mark Cook. After losing his father at a young age, Mark began a lifelong search to understand what truly matters in work and life. That journey led him to work alongside legendary leaders, study millions of elite performers, and help thousands of professionals navigate major career and life transit...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with social worker, NLP Master Practitioner, and InsightBridge founder Binyamin Klempner. Binyamin explores one of the most important questions in personal development: why do some people experience lasting transformation while others simply accumulate information? We discuss mental health, psychology, self-awareness, meaning, purpose, and the evolving...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, AI innovator, and founder of AvatarBuddy AI, Stephanie Sylvestre. Stephanie shares her journey from corporate leadership to building innovative AI solutions that preserve history, create digital mentors, and help organizations navigate the future of technology. We discuss artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, leadership, adaptabi...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Kurt Bush, certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, trauma-informed coach, author, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group. After years of leadership experience in both corporate and nonprofit environments, Kurt discovered that many successful leaders are quietly struggling with self-doubt, burnout, and disconnection. We discuss imposter...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with former IBM Executive Vice President and Senior Partner Anouk Brumfield. After more than 30 years leading global teams and billion-dollar business initiatives, Anouk transitioned into a new chapter as a coach, speaker, bestselling author, and mentor. We discuss leadership, reinvention, personal growth, purpose, and the courage required to embrace ch...

In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with charity founder, finance professional, and mindfulness advocate Saw Myint. Saw shares her journey of helping people in need, the lessons she has learned through decades of service, and how Buddhist-inspired practices can help us navigate stress, anxiety, and life’s many challenges. We discuss mindfulness, mental wellbeing, resilience, decision-maki...