The Authority Business Show

Burnout may not be the full story. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with Laurinda Calongne to explore how cumulative stress, nervous system overload, and moral injury can leave high performers, caregivers, and leaders feeling depleted. In this episode: ✨ Learn the difference between stress, burnout, and moral injury ✨ Spot early signs of nervous system overload ✨ Hear Laurinda’s power...

Most New Year’s resolutions fail—not because you’re lazy, but because the goal isn’t clear, the plan is too big, and accountability is missing. In this episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi, business growth expert Roger Knecht breaks down how to use a vision board (or an easy alternative) to create real momentum—so you stop “hoping” and start executing. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔥 Why...

This episode is for anyone who wants to build wealth with more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. Lisa Urbanski sits down with financial advisor and behavioral wealth expert Will Young to talk about the attention economy and why learning what not to pay attention to may be one of the smartest financial skills you can develop. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why checking your portfolio t...

What if the biggest thing holding you back in your career or leadership isn’t external at all? In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with leadership expert Rich Ashton, author of Growing Your Own, about the hidden beliefs, internal patterns, and “invisible ceilings” that can quietly limit confidence, growth, and leadership potential. In this conversation, you’ll learn: ✨ What invisible ceilings ar...

Are you overworked, underpaid, and stuck in the day-to-day—wondering how to grow without making your dream business feel like a nightmare? In this episode, Lisa Urbansky interviews Herb Cogleaniano, international executive business coach known as “the Scaling Up guy,” about his Total Scaling Up Solution Group Coaching Program and the simple systems that help small to mid-size companies scale with...

Before you lend another dollar, learn the steps that help protect your money. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with LeAnn Lyon about how private money lending works, what can go wrong, and how to make safer, smarter lending decisions. You’ll learn: 💡 what private money lending is 🏦 how institutional lending differs from individual lending 🚩 warning signs to look for in borrowers and deals...

Many leaders believe success depends on gaining more skills. But often the real barrier is a hidden scarcity mindset. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with executive coach Matt Williams about how leaders can shift their identity, think more clearly, and lead their teams with greater confidence. You’ll learn: 🧠 How scarcity thinking limits leadership growth 🚀 Why identity drives leadership ef...

Feeling overwhelmed by never-ending to-do lists? If your mind is racing, your calendar feels out of control, and productivity is starting to feel like panic—this episode is your reset. Stacey Chillemi and business expert Roger Knecht break down the real power of time blocking, strategic planning, and deliberate action—not just to get more done, but to reduce anxiety, protect your health, strengthe...

Many organizations rely on interview questions that sound good but don’t actually predict job performance. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with hiring expert and author David Cohen about how behavioral interviewing helps companies make clearer hiring decisions and build stronger teams. You’ll learn: 🧠 Why traditional interview questions fail 🚀 How behavioral interviewing works 📊 How to eva...

Why do so many small businesses struggle with marketing even when they’re doing everything they were told to do? In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with marketing strategist Vi Wickam to uncover the real reason marketing often fails—and where the true problem lies. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why more marketing won’t fix a confusing message • The most common messaging mistakes sm...

If your emails and ads are getting ignored, this strategy can help you stand out instantly. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Rick Elmore, former NFL athlete turned tech founder of Simply Noted, to explain how handwritten outreach is helping businesses build trust, stand out, and win more clients in a crowded digital world. In this episode you'll learn: ✉️ Why handwritten notes outperform digita...

Many entrepreneurs start businesses for freedom—only to find themselves working more than ever. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi talks with entrepreneur, wealth advisor, and UNCHAINED author Bobby Mascia about how business owners can build companies that create long-term wealth, independence, and life balance. You’ll learn: 🚀 How to build a business that runs without you 💰 Why most businesses fa...

If your business growth feels chaotic—or you’re stuck making every decision—this episode will help you scale with structure. Stacey Chillemi sits down with Herb, a fellow podcaster and entrepreneur with 35 years of experience, to break down the leadership, execution habits, and strategic planning systems that help owners get out of the day-to-day and build a business that grows like an asset. You’...

Are you sacrificing too much for success? If you’re juggling work, personal life, and big goals—but feel like you’re dropping more plates than you’re spinning—this episode is your reality check and your reset. Stacey Chillemi sits down with business expert Roger Knecht to break down what it really takes to win without burning out—and how to build success that doesn’t destroy your happiness, health...

Investing doesn’t have to be confusing—and you don’t have to rely on Wall Street to build real wealth. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with investor and author Andrew Parrillo to explain how everyday investors can grow savings faster, reduce unnecessary fees, and invest with more confidence. In this episode you’ll learn: 💰 How to spot hidden wealth management fees 📊 A simple strategy to invest like...

Most burnout, conflict, and leadership frustration are not strategy problems... they’re identity problems. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski sits down with Jill Macauley to explore how identity blind spots shape the way we lead, communicate, and relate to others. You’ll learn: ✨ What identity blind spots are and why most people don’t see them 🧠 How identity forms and quietly shapes leadership behav...

Sometimes the smartest people make the most expensive money mistakes. Host Lisa Urbanski and Will R Young break down the brain biases and the simple bias-check you can use before your next decision. You’ll learn: 🧠 Why intelligence can actually increase financial blind spots ⚠️ The three types of overconfidence that quietly destroy portfolios 🔍 What “information adequacy bias” is—and why it make...

What do you do when the career you’ve built no longer feels like the one you want to keep living? Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Jamie Sylvian to talk about how professionals can turn years of experience into a more flexible, meaningful, and freedom-based next chapter. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How to recognize when your career no longer fits who you are ✨ How to repackage your experie...

AI is moving fast—and for many people, that creates anxiety about jobs, skills, and the future. In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with technology strategist Asim Kumar, author of Unblocked: The Power of Real Intelligence in the Era of AI, to explain how you can shift from fear to clarity and start thinking in ways that keep you adaptable and valuable. This conversation will help you...

Are you leading a capable team—but somehow everything still lands back on your desk? Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with executive coach Matt Williams to unpack how subtle conversational habits can turn you into the bottleneck. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 How “well-intentioned” language accidentally pulls responsibility back to you ⏱️ Why the “it’s faster if I do it” mindset creates long-term...

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck and feeling financially trapped? Do you want to break free from money stress—without giving up your life in the process? In this empowering episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with financial expert Roger Knecht to unpack the essentials of building a debt-free lifestyle while still living in the present and protecting your financial future. This conversat...

If your presence escalates the room instead of steadying it, you’re not leading—you’re losing. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Dr. Melanie Gray to talk about trauma-informed leadership and the emotional regulation skills modern leaders must develop to build trust, safety, and resilient teams. You’ll learn how to: 🧠 Lead with calm authority (without being “too nice”) 🤝 Build ps...

If AI feels confusing or risky, this episode will help you think clearly and act confidently. Stacey Chillemi speaks with Akhil Verghese of Krazimo about ethical AI, smart automation, and how to keep human judgment at the center of business decisions. This will help you: ✨ Identify what should — and shouldn’t — be automated ✨ Avoid costly over-automation mistakes ✨ Build trust through responsib...

If you feel stuck at one or two rentals because banks keep tightening the rules, this conversation will help you see your next step clearly. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with private lending strategist LeAnn Lyon about how investors thoughtfully scale into small portfolios using private money and long-term financing tools—without ignoring risk, math, or reality. This will help you understa...

If you’re boosting posts… you’re probably burning cash. Let’s stop the bleeding. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Chris Campbell, founder of Modern Marketing Solutions, to break down what actually works in Facebook Ads—and why most businesses get it dead wrong. This is the difference between guessing… and printing. You’ll learn: 💸 Why boosting posts is draining your budget 🎯 How to build a real...