The Courage To Lead

In this episode, I sit down with Arias WebsterBerry, Founder and CEO of WebsterBerry Marketing, to talk about what really drives business growth, and it is not what most owners think. We dig into the gap between where your business is and where you want it to be, and why that gap often comes down to leadership and systems. Webster shares how discipline, structure, and clear expectations shape team...

In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Johnson, counselor, coach, and author of the book "Transcendents" to talk about what it means to lead with authenticity and live in alignment with your values. Jesse brings a unique perspective from coaching, counseling, and leadership development. We explore how many leaders struggle because they are operating out of alignment with who they really are, not b...

In this episode, I sit down with Heather Whelpley to talk about what happens when success looks good on the outside but feels exhausting on the inside. Heather shares her journey from corporate leadership into coaching and leadership development, where she discovered how many high achievers spend their lives performing for approval instead of living and leading authentically. We talk about grounde...

In this episode, I sit down with Deepak Chauhan, author of the book "Captain, Set Sail: A Nautical Guide to Leadership in an Uncharted World" to talk about resilience, mindset, and how to stay strong during hard times. We talked about how adversity shapes both leadership and personal growth. Deepak shares his journey through difficult experiences and explains why many people stay stuck by focusing...

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Boggs, coach, keynote speaker, and agile transformational leader, to talk about communication, leadership, and why strong relationships are at the center of every successful business. Melissa shares insight on how communication impacts team culture, trust, and leadership effectiveness. We discuss why so many communication breakdowns happen in business and h...

Adrienne Barker, MAS brings over 35 years of business experience to the table as a business educator, podcast host, producer, and guest booking agent. She’s the host of Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed, a regular speaker on Clubhouse and The Morning Chatter, and is dedicated to helping you and your brand shine—on air and online. Adrienne has helped consultants, universities, nonprofits, hosp...

Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer is a USA Today bestselling author, executive coach, and internationally recognized expert in human capital strategy. With over 30 years of C-suite experience across industries, Cynthia empowers individuals and organizations to challenge limits, invest intentionally, and unlock untapped potential. She is the creator of the Now, Near, Next career framework, the Human Capit...

Shelby Joy Scarbrough is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker focused on advancing civility and leadership. A former Presidential Trip Coordinator for the Reagan White House and a State Department protocol officer, Shelby’s career has been rooted in diplomacy, respect, and human connection. Shelby is Co-Founder and CEO of the Global School of Entrepreneurship, offering a new and innovative MBA pro...

Dr. Kate McCombs is a leadership professor, consultant, and founder of RH Leadership, where she helps organizations build stronger leaders today, so they don’t pay for it tomorrow. She specializes in equipping emerging and mid-level leaders with research-backed, practical tools to lead with authenticity, communicate effectively, and drive measurable business impact. With 15+ years of experience sp...

Kayla Williams is the founder of Twisted Consulting, helping business owners and organizations turn chaos into clarity with smart systems, strategy, and support. Kayla specializes in business operations, startup consulting, and practical AI implementation to help leaders scale sustainably—not just quickly. Kayla is also the co-founder of Automotive Service Assistance, a nonprofit that provides aff...

Drawing on decades of experience with world-class teams, Steve guides clients to achieve clarity, focus, and results through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and Positive Intelligence (PQ). His mission is to help leaders get unstuck, fuel growth, and build cohesive, healthy teams that achieve extraordinary success. Steve’s 31-acre Colorado farm provides a sacred space for clients to reco...

Another great guest and an inspiring conversation. Randy Hain is the founder and president of Serviam Partners and the co-founder of the Leadership Foundry. With a successful 30+ year career in senior executive leadership roles, corporate talent and executive search, he is a sought-after executive coach and leadership consultant for senior leaders and executive teams at some of the best-known comp...

Frank Campbell is one of California’s elite licensed independent insurance analysts, holding Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations. With over 30 years of experience, Frank has built a reputation for uncovering hidden risks—finding that 88% of the life insurance policies he reviews have critical issues most people never notice. As the founder of Str...

A visualizer blazing trails, Whitney Teal is no stranger to the marketing industry. Her beginnings in radio kickstarted her journey as an entrepreneur. She co-founded her first business in 2015 and, since then, has helped start four additional businesses specializing in services for thought leaders and small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), including her current venture, The Teal Bridge. Whitne...

Lyubim Kogan is giving back to our wounded soldier amputees in a big, big way. He is the founder and president of Kogan Financial Group, LLC, a firm that specializes in proactive tax-based financial planning and risk management. For over 14 years, Mr. Kogan has helped hundreds of business owners and professional athletes in the U.S. and internationally to implement tax-reduction strategies, set up...

Janneh Wright, founder and CEO of PRIMUS Business Management, helps businesses find their courage to outsource their back office. With over 20 years of experience, Janneh helps nonprofits and small businesses streamline their operations, manage finances effectively, and scale with intention. His company acts as a back-office partner, handling everything from HR to compliance so leaders can focus o...

Chris Jones brings relentless energy to every aspect of his life. Chris is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and one of North America’s most dynamic EOS® Implementers. Chris has founded three successful companies, including a sporting goods brand that became Canada’s #1 in its category. After scaling the business 7x using EOS and reducing his time to just three hours a month, he sold the busin...

Jamie Wood is a Succession Strategist and Quiet-Power Coach helping second-generation business owners escape the inherited burnout that comes with heading up a second-generation family business. He helps business owners lead with calm clarity, not inherited chaos. With years of firsthand experience managing and modernizing a million-pound family dental practice in the UK, Jamie now supports owners...

Tobey Wyatt builds clarity out of chaos. As the founder of Motherlode, she helps scaling organizations untangle messy operations, align their teams, and build systems that actually work, without burning people out in the process. A former behind-the-scenes #2 turned operator in her own right, Tobey brings deep experience across startups, enterprise, and everything in between. She’s scaled teams by...

Charles Feltman is the founder of Insight Coaching, providing coaching, consulting, leadership development programs, and trust-building workshops. Charles is the author of The Thin Book of Trust, where he talks about how leaders can cultivate trust in their organizations. His work has helped countless professionals understand the mechanics of trust and how to build it intentionally. Charles holds...

Look who's talking! That's right, it's me. Solo. Not in the studio, I'm actually in my Jeep on my way to a networking event. I wanted to stop and talk about something that's come up a few times in my coaching practice (and is actually quite common in business) and that is not having a plan. Not having a roadmap, not defining what it is you want to accomplish or what you want your business to be. W...

Jon Rittenberg is a brand strategist and storyteller who has helped companies like GoPro, National Geographic, and Discovery turn content into growth. After managing content ops at Red Bull TV and TikTok, he moved into B2B, working with top startups to build thought leadership and social programs that drive real business results. Today, Jon runs his agency, REVERB, focused on helping founders and...

Stacey Chazin, founder of The I-Factor, is a dynamic leadership development coach and proud introvert who is rewriting the narrative on introversion. Having grappled with societal expectations that favored extraversion, Stacey underwent a remarkable transformation. Instead of conforming to societal pressures, she embraced her introverted qualities, turning them into powerful assets that allowed he...

Andrew Bolton is the CEO and Co-Founder of TechRescue LLC, a 24/7 tech support and cybersecurity company serving seniors, small businesses, and families. A Harvard-trained strategist with Wall Street roots, he leads TechRescue’s rapid expansion through a human-first, subscription-based model focused on trust, scalability, and profitable growth. Their mission is to deliver unparalleled service, lev...

In this episode, I have a deep conversation with Dr. Tenia Davis who is redefining what it means to lead in Human Resources. As a distinguished HR executive with a stellar record of success, Tenia has left a lasting impact within the leadership ranks of globally recognized companies, including HBR Consulting, Raise, iManage, Johnson Publishing Company, and HARPO Productions - home of the Oprah Win...