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Adam Goldman, a top franchise consultant and entrepreneur, has spent over 20 years helping people achieve financial independence through franchise ownership. He founded successful companies in IT and real estate and notably grew the Vanguard Cleaning Area Developer concept in Houston into a multi-million-dollar enterprise with 30+ franchisees and 300 customers. In his book The Franchisee Lifestyle...

Melanie Gonzalez is the Director of HR and People at BSRI, where she’s been a key member of the Executive Leadership Team since 2020. Born and raised in Miami, FL, to Cuban immigrant parents, she brings a deep passion for community and advocacy. A Florida Bar Certified Paralegal, notary, and certified English-Spanish translator, Melanie has provided pro bono legal support in immigration and Specia...

Valerie Tremblay is a dynamic speaker, executive coach, and facilitator with over 25 years of experience guiding leaders through complexity, building resilience, and thriving in a rapidly changing world. With a proven track record as a former Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at billion-dollar corporations, she brings deep insight into leading through uncertainty, cultivating high-performance c...

Steve Longan has been with Rewire since the very beginning, wearing many hats during its startup years. These days, he serves as Director of Research and Development , where he designs programs that help clients close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. He’s exceptionally good at it. In recent years, Steve has also become a sought-after coach, known for his depth, insight, an...

Dr. Chris Fuzie, Ed. D., is a leadership and followership expert, author, and consultant redefining leadership through behavior-based models. As the owner of CMF Leadership Consulting and President of the National Leaderology Association , he challenges traditional paradigms with innovative concepts like the Liminal Leadership Model, where leading and following happen simultaneously. A retired Mod...

Walter Crosby is the CEO of Helix Sales Development , helping growth-minded entrepreneurs build high-performance sales teams and drive repeatable revenue growth with margin integrity. He works with leaders frustrated by underperformance, guiding them toward a performance-based sales culture with transformative results. A University of Michigan alum with a degree from the School of Hard-Won Wisdom,...

Mahesh Guruswamy is a seasoned product development executive with over twenty years of experience in software development and more than a decade of managing teams of varying sizes. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Kickstarter and previously led product development teams at Mosaic, Kajabi, and Smartsheet. Inspired by his favorite author, Stephen King, Mahesh began his writing journey...

Corey Morris is an experienced industry speaker, best-selling author, and the owner and leader of VOLTAGE digital marketing agency. His new book, The Digital Marketing Success Plan , was published in July 2024 and details why companies need a documented, objective, and accountable digital marketing plan in today's era of unprecedented change in the digital marketing industry. He provides the conte...

Be ready to transform the way you think and lead! Let’s uncover the hidden power of mindset as the true driver of leadership excellence and breakthrough growth. Explore why mindset matters more than skillset, how self-care fuels performance, and the science-backed ways to reshape your thinking for success. Discover the power of curiosity in challenging assumptions, the impact of the iceberg model...

Jordan Burton brings 17 years of expertise in executive assessment and interview training, helping top VC/PE investors and high-growth startups hire the best of the best. He has trained over 3,000 executives and investors on hiring strategies and interview techniques. As the head of business development at Talgo, he manages relationships with industry leaders like Sequoia Capital, TH Lee, Insight...

Stacey Hanke, a leader in influential communication strategies, began her career in voice-over work, where she learned the power of word choice and delivery. With over two decades of research, she realized that true influence isn’t about titles but about building trust and credibility through meaningful connections and communication. Stacey collaborates with Fortune 500 executives, helping them un...

Chad Foster is a motivational keynote speaker, sales/finance leader, and inspirational change agent who works at Red Hat/IBM. He was the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development and has been featured with NBC, CBS, Forbes, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, USA Today, and Chief Executive Magazine. After losing his eyesight while attending c...

Are you prepared to lead through chaos and navigate the challenges of a volatile, uncertain, complex , and ambiguous (VUCA) world? Let’s explore how intentional community, authentic connection, and decisive action can help counter isolation and drive meaningful progress. Discover why coming together, even in the messiest or most uncomfortable moments, is key to thriving amidst uncertainty. Let’s u...

Leslie Shreve is a workload management and productivity expert, and the Founder and CEO of Productive Day® . Leslie is also the creator of Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done , an all-encompassing system for managing tasks, time, email, information, and more. For more than 20 years, Leslie has worked with corporate leaders and professionals from more than 30 different industries to show...

Tatyana Mamut is the Founder & CEO of Wayfound.ai, helping companies unlock ROI with AI agents. A transformative Silicon Valley leader since 2001, she has driven innovation through major tech shifts, shaping products at AWS, Salesforce, Nextdoor, Pendo, and IDEO. An award-winning visionary with several technology and design patents, Tatyana also serves on company boards and advises startups an...

Are you ready to unlock your potential and bridge the gap between ambition and accomplishment? Dive into the transformative power of coaching, exploring how intentional growth, self-awareness, and a “ toward ” mindset can combat life’s natural chaos and drive meaningful progress. Discover how asking the right questions fosters self-discovery, why metacognition is a game-changer for leadership, and...

Marc Reifenrath is CEO and co-founder of Spinutech, LLC, a full-service digital agency with more than 165 team members across the U.S. He and the Spinutech team specialize in developing lead generation strategies and accelerating online sales for top brands. Having seen Spinutech grow from a college start-up to one of the premier full-service digital marketing agencies in the country, Marc underst...

Are you ready to achieve meaningful, transformative change in your personal and professional life? Let’s explore the importance of genuine self-reflection and understanding the mindsets behind your actions. Learn how addressing both the technical aspects of goal-setting and the adaptive elements like thoughts, emotions, and past experiences can drive deeper transformation. Discover why balancing d...

Rick West is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Field Agent, a global provider of products that help brands win at retail. Prior to starting as a Field Agent, Rick worked 16 years with Procter & Gamble in various assignments in the United States, Hong Kong, and Bangkok, Thailand. Since leaving P&G, he has been a start-up Entrepreneur for over 20 years. Rick has co-founded multiple start-ups, i...

Richard Safeer, MD, is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine , where he leads the acclaimed Healthy at Hopkins strategy. He is the author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce. Safeer's work has been featured by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and quoted in T...

Stacey Brown Randall is on a mission to help business owners avoid failure by teaching them how to generate referrals naturally—without manipulation, incentives, or even asking. Through her programs and VIP experiences, Stacey empowers business owners to attract clients authentically and sustainably. She is a national speaker, host of the popular Roadmap to Referrals podcast, and has been featured...

Are you ready to overcome plateaus and reignite growth in your organization? We uncover key strategies to propel your success, even in the face of roadblocks. Learning how to reflect on past wins and ask powerful questions can reignite momentum during challenges. Discover why seeking support is crucial to overcoming isolation and adversity, and how investing in technology, training, and systems ca...

Welcome to another heartfelt Thanksgiving episode of The Insight Interviews! As we gather to celebrate the season of gratitude, we’re reminded of the power of connection and appreciation, transcending borders and uniting us all. In this special episode, we explore Thanksgiving traditions worldwide, dive into the science behind gratitude, and share personal stories of thankfulness. From self-care a...

Anthony Taylor is the CEO and senior strategic planning facilitator at SME Strategy. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a specialization in marketing and a Certified Associate in Project Management designation. Anthony combines academic expertise with over a decade of hands-on entrepreneurial experience across various industries. As the author of “ I Wish I Knew ”, he shares key...

Phillip Swan is the Managing Partner at Pi Partners, CRO at LingoAid, and Chief Product Officer of The AI Solution Group, where he specializes in crafting customer-centric go-to-market strategies. With a focus on aligning marketing, sales, product, and operations, Phillip helps create seamless customer experiences throughout the entire journey. At Pi Partners, a GTM Advisory firm known for its inn...