The Drop In CEO

In this episode, Deborah shares the framework you need to create emotional support for your team. Listen in as Deborah shares why leaders feel depleted and how you can implement communication strategies and resources to nurture your team and protect your energy. She also shares how to help your team find optimism in challenging situations and how to deal with burnout.   Whether you are a C-Suite L...

In this episode, Deborah and Anupam discuss insights on the future of entrepreneurial work, going against conventional thought processes, taking risks on yourself, bootstrapping, challenging norms, and finding the gaps to serve customers.   Anupam believes that embracing technology is critical for entrepreneurs to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment. He shares his tips for using tec...

In this episode, Deborah shares valuable lessons on reflection, discussing how to process things when they become overwhelming, exploring the benefits of slowing down to reflect, and emphasizing the importance of being patient with yourself. She also discusses a framework for finding clarity in mental overload. If you’re a leader facing a challenge or leading a team through unknown territory, you...

In this episode, Steve shares his insights on what makes the financial side of companies tick and how to develop a network of people to help solve problems. Listen in as Deborah and Steve discuss his journey of accumulating experience over the years and the importance of understanding leadership trends in the c-suite. He emphasizes the need to understand how to motivate people and how to balance p...

On this episode Deborah shares the framework you need to keep communication open and drive inspiration when your team has trouble seeing the finish line of an initiative. Listen in as Deborah shares the key questions you should ask yourself and your team to maintain your priorities, stay adaptable, and follow through on your long-term goals.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow,...

On this episode Kathleen DePrizio shares how her love of the ocean and the process of work led to a career in operational management, helping organizations create systems for success. Listen in as Deborah and Kathleen discuss the power of understanding your passion, knowing when you’re being overvalued in a company, and how to advocate for yourself and finding a career you love.   Kathleen De Priz...

On this episode Deborah shares how she handles self-doubt as an entrepreneur and leader. Listen in as she explores the frustrations that come with the growing stakes of business success, why the C-Suite can be lonely, and the strategic framework you need to assess your self-doubt and determine how to move forward.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career...

On this episode leadership consultant Joseph Luellen shares the defining principles that create a sustainable culture and cultivate engaged teams. Listen in as Deborah and Joseph discuss why good systems begin with happy people, how to set up engaging activities to create a positive culture, and how to empower people to make good choices. Joseph also shares the Deming principles every leader needs...

On this episode Deborah shares the framework you need to assess your challenges and identify your opportunities to overcome failure. Listen in as Deborah discusses how to recognize your accomplishments, even when you don’t accomplish your immediate goals, and how to create sustainable habits for long-term success.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career...

Welcome to our latest episode featuring Rob Buffington, an entrepreneur, manager, and consultant in the HOA management space. In this episode, we'll dive deep into Rob's journey as a business owner and share insights into how he manages to run seven businesses while still finding time to stay passionate and on purpose.   Rob shares his experience with starting out in the industry without any prior...

On this episode, Deb shares the three main areas you should analyze and assess when tracking your goals at the end of each quarter.   First, Deb explores the importance of holding yourself accountable and taking ownership of your actions. She shares tips on how to stay on track with your goals, and how to avoid making excuses for yourself when things don't go according to plan. Next, Deb discusses...

On this episode, Wayne Howard shares how a desire to evolve his skills from marketing to the C-Suite led to a decision to become a consultant and understanding the importance of having the right people on your team. Listen in as Deborah and Wayne discuss the benefits of working on the big things and not getting caught up in small tasks, and the importance of being able to articulate the big pictur...

In this episode, Deborah explores the formula for the CEO workload and how to use the 70-20-10 rule for better productivity. Listen in as Deborah dives deep into why CEOs often get consumed in tactical work and how to stay in your zone, focusing on the strategic work that is essential for success.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence a...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Chase Thornock, a former venture capitalist who rose through the ranks to become CEO of the company. Despite his success, Chase was dealing with physical ailments that left him bedridden and seeking answers from doctors who had none. It was during this time that he realized he was the only one who could heal himself and he took charge of his own hea...

On this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, Deborah shares insights on how to create momentum behind new initiatives. She emphasizes the importance of commitment, simplicity, and accountability when approaching new projects. Deb also shares a personal story of a client who struggled with execution and stakeholder engagement before building a plan and finding success.   Tune in to learn the framewo...

In this episode, we sit down with Beau Billington, founder of the Free Agent, a consulting company that specializes in the strategic-layer of the Gig Economy.   Beau shares his insights on becoming an executive consultant, including how he had the opportunity to make the transition and how he developed local relationships to drive revenue. He also talks about the importance of focusing on your cor...

This week Deborah shares how an open door leadership policy can distract you from achieving goals and giving your full focus to your team. Listen in as Deborah shares common mistakes leaders make when trying to be available to everyone, and a simple framework to prioritize tasks and make the most of your time.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with...

This week Bryan Kramer shares how he helps corporations and entrepreneurs identify and communicate their value to their audiences. Listen in as Deborah and Bryan discuss understanding how the world sees you, how Bryan experienced burn out in a corporate role and established a new set of rules to live by, and how to identify your non-negotiables when creating goals. Bryan also shares the different...

This week Deborah shares the power of the journey in long-term goals setting and what you can learn from going off track. Listen in as Deborah shares the key questions you should ask yourself when pursuing the things you want and how to know if it’s time to leave a goal behind.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insi...

This week Charles R. Argumainz shares how experience in military leadership and aviation influenced his passion for helping leaders recognize the potential within their teams. Listen in as Deborah and Charles discuss how he worked with his company to meet a demand for pilots post-pandemic, how they are working to build a culture that retains talent, and why he’s focused on leaving a legacy of lead...

When you feel stuck, it’s easy to give up. This week Deborah shares how you can navigate the challenges of long-term goals and the framework you need to create your own strategic vision for moving forward.   Here's what you'll learn in this episode: What to do when you feel stuck in your current career Why we get in our own way when it comes to success The problem with identifying the skill gap Ho...

Understanding how fractional leaders work within an organization helps leaders identify specific ways their teams can benefit from outside resources and improve the overall quality of the support they provide to the talent within. This week Ron Higgs joins Deborah to discuss how fractional leaders help organizations identify opportunities and create optimized systems for success.   Here's what you...

Knowing how and when to reach out for support is critical for leaders to not only accomplish their own goals, but to motivate their team to succeed as well. Listen in as Deborah shares the framework for ensuring long-term success of your goals by placing your stake in the ground and staying focused on what matters most.   Here's what you'll learn in this episode: Common distractions that prevent u...

Taking chances on yourself is what really matters. This week leadership and transformation expert Kerry Siggins shares how being a leader saved her life. Listen in as Deborah and Kerry discuss how to trust in opportunities, the art of turning nothing into something, and why you should always bet on yourself.   Here's what you'll learn in this episode: How identify where your driving behaviors come...

If you’re feeling the weight of your goals and wondering how you’ll be able to get to the finish line, you won’t want to miss this episode. Listen in as Deborah shares how to reframe your mindset to simplify your actions, stay confident, and hold yourself accountable to success.   Here's what you'll learn in this episode: How to simplify complicated success metrics Why you need to pace yourself wh...