The Braintrust "Driving Change" Podcast

Podcast Summary What does it really take to perform under pressure—when everything is on the line? In this episode, Dr. Brittany Loney shares her powerful journey from Division I basketball player to brain injury survivor to cognitive performance expert. She and Jeff Bloomfield explore the neuroscience of deliberate practice, flow states, and how elite performers—from soldiers to CEOs—build mental...

Christopher Brock, founder of Primary Hosting and Quantum Proof, joins Jeff Bloomfield for a mind-bending conversation on the rise of sovereign AI, post-quantum encryption, and how generative AI is reshaping both business and personal life. As Chief Information Security Officer for the Piqua Shawnee Tribe of Alabama and creator of the 300,000+ member Facebook group AI for Business and Life, Brock...

CEO/author Jack Skeels flips conventional management on its head. He explains the hidden “manager tax,” why meetings crush output, and how to replace control-heavy habits with lightweight leadership using two practical frameworks: ACE (Authority–Control–Empowerment) and Why → What → Go → Grow. You’ll hear how five-person teams can self-manage, why communication pace matters (“the speed of knowing...

From BMX tracks to the Iditarod trail, and from Yale Law to global justice reform, Matt Garretson’s life is a masterclass in resilience, curiosity, and purpose-driven innovation. In this episode, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Matt to explore how his unique blend of risk-taking, compassion, and intellectual rigor led him to reshape the legal services sector, build businesses that impact thousands,...

Tony Shipley, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Queen City Angels, joins Jeff Bloomfield to share his journey from a Tennessee farm to building one of America’s fastest-growing tech companies and mentoring over 125 startups. Tony reveals the timeless lessons from his upbringing, the importance of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in entrepreneurship, and why being coachable is the...

"The Hidden Scripts Controlling Your Life – And How to Take Them Back" What if the way you parent, sell, lead, or even love… isn’t really you? In this episode, Jeff Bloomfield is joined by Chase Hughes—former military interrogation trainer turned behavioral profiling expert—who reveals how your subconscious has been running scripts written when you were 8 years old. These hidden programs, designed...

In this episode, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Dr. Chris Laszlo—professor, author, and co-founder of the Global Consciousness Institute—to explore a transformative new approach to business leadership. Drawing on decades of research and deep personal reflection, Dr. Laszlo challenges the narrow focus on profit and “sustainability” in favor of something richer: human and organizational flourishing....

In this compelling episode, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with tech executive, entrepreneur, and resilience coach Mohamed F. Ahmed. From the moment a curious mistake with a floppy disk nearly wrecked his dad’s $10,000 PC—and unexpectedly ignited a lifelong passion for computers—to launching and selling a successful startup, Mo shares the deeper, human story behind innovation and leadership. You’ll hea...

In this episode, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Dr. Robin Hills, founder of EI4Change and a global thought leader in emotional intelligence. From his early career in pharmaceuticals to building a digital platform with over 500,000 students across 200+ countries, Robin shares how emotional intelligence—once a mystery to him—became his life’s work. The conversation covers everything from emotional r...

In this episode of Driving Change, neuroscientist and storytelling expert Dr. Angus Fletcher returns to share insights from his latest book, Primal Intelligence. Drawing from his research with the U.S. Army Special Operations, Fortune 50 companies, and education systems, Fletcher unpacks how the brain’s ancient systems—emotion, imagination, intuition, and common sense—shape the way we think, lead,...

In this episode of Driving Change, Jeff Bloomfield welcomes renowned behavioral expert and Columbia Business School professor Dr. Adam Galinsky. From his surprising birth as a twin to his evolution from clinical researcher to bestselling author, Galinsky unpacks the experiences that shaped his work on leadership, influence, and emotional intelligence. Together, Adam and Jeff explore the balance be...

Anne Montgomery shares her extraordinary journey from overcoming childhood adversity and dyslexia to becoming a trailblazing sportscaster, referee, author, teacher, and foster mother. Her compelling story is filled with resilience, breaking barriers, and embracing life's unexpected turns. Anne Montgomery’s incredible life is a masterclass in resilience, persistence, and reinvention. Her experience...

In this captivating episode of the Driving Change Podcast, host Jeff Bloomfield speaks with Dov Baron, a globally recognized leadership expert who explores his powerful personal journey from overcoming extreme adversity to becoming a sought-after coach for world leaders. Dov shares deeply insightful lessons about understanding the emotional source code that shapes our identities, beliefs, and beha...

Joe Knopp’s journey is one of raw resilience and redemptive purpose. From growing up homeless and in a Philadelphia orphanage, to serving in the military, to becoming a successful Hollywood film producer (I Can Only Imagine, Unplanned, Woodlawn, The Trump I Know), Joe’s story is a testament to the power of storytelling, faith, and perseverance. In this intimate, in-studio conversation with Jeff Bl...

In this powerful episode of the Driving Change Podcast, host Jeff Bloomfield sits down with NFL legend and championship coach Bill Curry, a man whose humility rivals his accolades. From snapping the ball to Hall of Famers like Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas to learning life-shaping lessons from coaching giants like Vince Lombardi and Don Shula, Curry opens up about the moments that molded him—on and...

Summary In this heartfelt and engaging episode of Driving Change, Jeff Bloomfield welcomes back Kevin Williams, a renowned musician, comedian, and storyteller, for an inspiring conversation about purpose, resilience, and giving back. Kevin shares his journey from humble beginnings in Kentucky to becoming a celebrated musician, bandleader, and communicator with the Gaither Vocal Band. Beyond his mu...

In this engaging episode of the Driving Change Podcast, Jeff Bloomfield interviews Dr. Iona Naismith, a clinical psychologist, adventurer, and expert in the neuroscience of compassion. Dr. Naismith shares her fascinating journey from growing up in the Scottish Highlands to leading expeditions in the Italian Dolomites and pursuing a career in psychology. The conversation explores the neuroscience b...

In this episode of Driving Change, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Hugh Kincaid, a 40-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company. From scooping ice cream at Disney World’s grand opening to shaping the company’s organizational culture, Hugh shares his journey of personal growth, leadership, and the intentional lessons he learned along the way. With anecdotes that highlight his roots, mentors, and trans...

In this episode of the Driving Change Podcast, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Paul Epstein, bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster. A former executive with the Clippers, Hornets, Kings, and 49ers, Paul shares his journey from his humble roots and personal loss to building a career in professional sports and beyond. Along the way, Paul developed a leadership...

In this year-end special episode of the Driving Change Podcast, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Dr. Dan Docherty, Chief Coaching Officer at Braintrust, to explore the profound influence of NeuroCoaching® on leadership, relationships, and personal growth. They dive into the science-backed framework of the Six Ps—Purpose, Perspective, Plan, Progress, Problems, and Performance—that has revolutionized...

This special end-of-year episode of the Driving Change Podcast highlights some of the most inspiring moments from 2024's guests. Host Jeff Bloomfield revisits conversations with thought leaders and change-makers, showcasing their insights on emotional intelligence, transformation, resilience, and purposeful living. The episode also introduces the new book Inspired by a True Story and previews exci...

Podcast Summary In this captivating episode of Driving Change, host Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Trav Bell, also known as "The Bucket List Guy." Trav shares his transformative journey from a personal trainer to a global advocate for intentional, purpose-driven living. Through humor, passion, and candid vulnerability, Trav explains how he uses the "bucket list" concept as a tool to inspire people...

Summary Kerrie Lee Brown's journey from journalist to self-care advocate is anything but typical. Starting in the world of bodybuilding magazines, she dove into other people’s stories, interviewing celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. Imagine interviewing celebrities like that and thriving in a high-stakes media career—only to have it all interrupted by a life-threatening...

In this episode of Driving Change, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with a remarkable guest, Craig Lucas, founder and visionary behind Authentica. Craig shares his personal journey, from the trials of rebuilding his life after unexpected professional challenges to creating transformative experiences for individuals and organizations. But just as you think you’ve heard it all, Craig hints at the deeper va...

In this powerful episode of the Driving Change Podcast, host Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Chad Foster, a trailblazing motivational speaker and the first blind person to graduate from Harvard Business School’s Leadership Program. Chad shares his extraordinary journey from a childhood diagnosis of impending blindness to becoming a leader in the corporate world and a source of inspiration for milli...