The Leader Within podcast with Angela Nguyen

In this episode of The Leader Within , host Angela interviews Alisha O’Neill—co-founder of Phoenix Rising Consulting Group and certified learning agility coach—to explore the essential link between learning agility and leadership development. With 20+ years of experience across sales, marketing, HR, and entrepreneurship, Alisha brings deep insight into how learning agility drives individual perfor...

In this episode of The Leader Within , Angela Nguyen is joined once again by Karl Yeh , Chief AI Officer at 0260.ai, for a deep dive into how AI agents are redefining the workplace—and the role of leadership . Karl shares real-world examples of how AI agentsdiffer from chatbots and automations, and what it looks like to manage hybrid teams of humans and digital agents. Fromthe rise of vertical age...

In this episode of The Leader Within Podcast , Angela interviews Michelle Okere, a Métis-Cree leader who is dedicated to community empowerment and social change. Her impact spans multiple leadership roles, including but not limited to Executive Director and CEO of multiple organizations, co-founding the REET Institute and serving on various committees, all of which is driven by a passion for equit...

In this episode of The Leader Within , Ahmad Jabbir, a Mental Fitness Keynote Speaker shares his insights on how mental fitness —a proactive approach to building mental resilience—can transform not only how we lead ourselves, but how we show up for others. From daily journaling habits to knowing when to say yes or no more, Ahmad offers powerful, real-world strategies for leaders who want to future...

This episode of ‘The Leader Within Podcast,’ features Lissa Appiah, Certified Career Strategist, Certified Organizational Coach, Personal Branding Consultant, and the Founder of WeApply. With over a decade of experience in public policy, program operations, and human resources. She shares her story along with insights in how she helps quiet leaders and their teams uncover their unique strengths an...

Join us on this episode of 'The Leader Within' as we welcome Paisley Churchill, a seasoned consultant and serial entrepreneur, who specializes in empowering non-technical founders. Whether it's learning how to effectively communicate your software vision, understanding the basics of software architecture or leveraging team communication, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge for an...

Can soft-spoken leaders be powerful and effective? Absolutely! Authentic leadership comes in many forms , and in this episode of The Leader Within , Angela interviews Riya Ganguly , an Academic-Industry Partnership Expert andExecutive , who has built a successful career by embracing her soft-spoken leadership style instead of forcing herself to fit into a leadership mold that wasn’t meant for her....

How can co-founders build a strong partnership while handling tough conversations? In this episode of The Leader Within , Tim He, CEO and founder of Cherry Tree, shares his insights on navigating co-founder relationships, including having difficult but necessary conversations. Learn about the importance of humour, how to handle difficult conversations proactively and productively. Whether you'...

Leadership transitions can be challenging—but adaptability is the key to thriving! In this episode of The Leader Within ,Wilma Li, CEO of Business Knowledge Integration Inc. and executive leadership coach, shares expert strategies to navigate leadership changes, boost leadership capacity and effectiveness. Discover how cultural intelligence, adaptability, and setting clear boundaries can help lead...

In this episode of The Leader Within podcast, DennisAgbegha, a Regional Partnership Manager, who shares his journey—from navigating career transitions to becoming a leader known for empathy, connection, and innovation. He reveals how embracing a "say-yes" mindset has helpedaccelerate his growth, enhance problem-solving skills, and create meaningful partnerships. Join us as we explore how...

In this episode of ‘The Leader Within,’ join Angela and her guest, Carlos Cadogan, as they uncover key strategies for leading diverse teams in 2025.  Carlos is a cultural intelligence consultant and founder of CQ Mindset who introduces the CQ Mindset (CQ is Cultural Intelligence), which goes beyond superficial DEI efforts and provides foundational skills for leaders who want to lead diverse teams...

In this episode of The Leader Within, Angela interviews, Stan Peake, Director of Leadership Development at FSQ Consulting. With 25 years of both leadership and entrepreneurship experience, Stan helps his clients become better leaders through lived experience and leveraging his multiple certifications as a coach and corporate facilitator.   Stan is on a mission to lift more than one million leaders...

In this episode of The Leader Within, Angela interviews Lotus Buckner, Author, Chief People Officer and founder of LB Talent Solutions, to explore the concept of "give a shit" leadership and its role in building trust and unleashing potential in individuals and teams. Lotus shares her personal journey, from making bold career decisions to overcoming ethical challenges, and offers practical advice...

Discover the lessons we learned and the key insights we gained in 2024 as podcast hosts!   In this year-in-review collaboration with Andrea Adams, host of @hrhubtalk and I collaborated on an episode to reflect on our journey as content creator’s in 2024.   Join us as we share our experiences, insights, and hopes for the year ahead.   If you are an Human Resources (HR) professional, you’ll want to...

In this episode of The Leader Within, Angela interviews Sabrina Sullivan, Founder and Lead at by + by foresight, which is an initiative focused on building foresight capacity and embedding future-thinking practices into organizations.   Sabrina has had transformative roles at reputable companies like Deloitte, Ford Motor Company and Foresight Factory. And as a recognized Corporate Futurist and Str...

In this episode of The Leader Within , Angela interviews Kamales Lardi, CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting and a global thought leader in digital and business transformation. With over 24 years of experience across Europe, Asia, and Africa, Kamales shares pivotal insights on leading through digital transformation with a human-first approach. Discover the essential elements of aligning technolog...

In this episode of The Leader Within Podcast, Angela interviews Tish Squillaro, the CEO and founder of Candor Management Consulting. Together, they explore the three major challenges businesses face when scaling and provide actionable strategies to overcome them. With over 17 years of experience in leadership consulting, Tish shares her insights on critical topics such as communication, accountabi...

In this episode of The Leader Within, discover how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing healthcare with Dr. Shanil Ebrahim, Partner at Deloitte in Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting. Dr. Shanil is a passionate and inspiring leader in Canadian healthcare who leads the National Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Business  at Deloitte and works internationally with public and private...

Discover the core competencies to future-proof your organization in this episode of The Leader Within. Join host Angela as she interviews Joanna Kirke, CEO of Kirke Leadership, Inc., a seasoned leadership consultant with over two decades of experience. Uncover actionable strategies to enhance emotional intelligence, creativity, and innovation in your organization. Key takeaways: Why emotional inte...

In this episode of The Leader Within podcast, Angela interviews, Ahmed Abdelrahman, co-founder and COO of Solace—a leading marketplace connecting start-ups and SMBs with top-tier fractional executives and professionals. Ahmed shares his journey from corporate life to launching Solace, highlighting the evolving world of fractional talent and the immense value fractional leaders bring to businesses....

Join me in this episode of The Leader Within podcast where I celebrates its’ one-year anniversary and 50th episode (coming out right after this one)! In this episode, I reflect on the challenges and rewards of content creation along with life updates and upcoming changes to my publishing frequency. To everyone that has supported me or is new to joining me on this journey, thank you for your time a...

In this episode of The Leader Within podcast, Angela interviews Tammy Alvarez, CEO of Career Winners Circle, who shares her unique journey from being homeless to Wall Street to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Discover how empowering employees to manage their careers like CEOs can significantly boost engagement, profitability, and overall career success.   Learn how to create an environment whe...

Join Angela on this episode of The Leader Within podcast as she interviews Steve Keck, a cultural data expert and president of Span the Chasm.   Discover how Steve leverages data to uncover cultural undercurrents and design environments that attract and engage top talent. Learn the significance of aligning beliefs, behaviours, and outcomes to foster a cohesive and high performing team.   Steve sha...

Discover the power of strengths-based leadership with Alena Sviderskaia, a leadership strategist and creator of the "Empowered to Lead" program. Alena draws from her experience helping organizations create better places to work by turning managers into leaders and tapping into innate employee strengths to create a culture of passion and engagement. In this episode of The Leader Within po...

Join Angela as she interviews Larry Long Jr., CEO of LLJR Enterprises, who shares common challenges that sales leaders face while providing tips on how to develop and lead high performing sales teams. Learn how to engage your team, drive sales success, and develop a thriving workplace culture. Don't miss out on these invaluable tips for enhancing your leadership skills and building high-perfor...