The Leaders Lab

“I went through all sorts of limiting beliefs that I didn’t even know I had and didn’t even know at the time…” Have you ever reached a point in your career where you felt that despite all the monetary or material benefits you get from it, or despite all the praise, a voice still urges you to step up into a more fulfilling and purposeful path? In this episode, we talk about purpose, we talk about e...

“Leaders need to be able to tell a story to people in challenging times - Where are we at? What does it really mean? Where can we go and how are we gonna get there?” In this episode, we discover The Science Of Storytelling and how almost everyone does this wrong in business. More importantly, we discuss how to transform your success with impactful storytelling.  We also talk about tips on improvin...

“I have done too much work in the dark for you to take what’s mine in the light.” In this episode, my very special guest and I talk about shifting your identity, what it takes to do that - the uncool, unsexy, unglamorous things - the “dark work”, so to speak, that you should be willing to go through in order to get to the point where you can start living life with great harmony and achieve what yo...

“I didn’t have any big wins, I had this accumulation of little baby wins. And here was the biggest lesson for me: I also never had any losses. I realized I was either winning or I was learning.” In this episode, we are encouraged to look into ourselves and ask what we really want to achieve, not only in our business or our organizations, but also in our personal lives. Have we been putting certain...

“We unconsciously violate the dignity of others around us because we simply do not understand people as deeply as we could…” In this episode, we talk about a topic that is not only important to business leaders and team players, but essential to every human being - and that is communicating with dignity. My guest this week, who is an absolute expert on the topic, graciously allows me to bounce ide...

“Don’t stop being driven. You are driven, and please continue to be so because you’re gonna make a difference in the world because of it…” In this episode, let’s talk about drive and the energy required to achieve our purpose. Equally important is how to manage and maximize this energy so we can focus on the things that really matter to us.     To help us get into the flow of things and provide us...

“It helps us as an organization when we have unique views. Everyone’s walked a different journey, and you bring a different perspective. That uniqueness makes it special in working as a team and in solving your clients problems…” In this episode, I am excited to really explore the core of what this show is all about - and that is being passionate about leading.  We dive into leadership, and traits...

“A lot of people get blown around by the winds of life - wondering things like how they end up angry or sad, or why they’re happy and cannot seem to point out why. It’s a very interesting subject, but once we become aware of it, it’s very hard to ignore it afterwards…”  In this episode, we dive deep into learning more and understanding how our physicality, our emotions, and how we hear things comb...

“Anytime I find that I’m not performing at the level I believe I’m capable of, I do some reflection and introspection and I find that I’m unconsciously drifting away from the basics. So I dial that back in, and work towards the mastery of the fundamentals...” In this episode, we talk about how you can raise your game in whatever your chosen pursuit is in your career, in your business, or in life....

“Love, love the franchising world and showing people the opportunity. Is the franchise world for you? What are you interested in? Your skills are transferable. You just need to be matched with the best business for you.” In this episode, we talk about a specific method of business that doesn’t get talked about often, mainly because of the misconception that it always requires tons of money to inve...

“The level of human that you are will be the thermostat. And if you don’t grow into the person worthy of making a million dollars a year, even if you do that once but you’re still a 250 person, it will level back out… People who are committed, who have the work ethic, who have the discipline - they’re gonna win.”  In this episode, we talk about sales and closing deals but only as our springboard t...

“Let's lean into our edge together, celebrate the fullness of who we are, and support each and every one of us embracing our true zone of genius.” In this episode, we speak about embracing our zone of genius, so we can be the best version of ourselves. As leaders, we have a lot on our plate; and most of the time, the pressure is much greater on us. It is important to seek help when needed so...

“Nobody cares more about your career than you do, so you’ve gotta be the one to own it.” In this episode, we share best practices in taking control of your career and your life. And who better to discuss that with than my amazing guest who spent most of his life teaching people exactly how to own that for themselves. Many of the listeners of this show will appreciate all the great tips from this c...

“If you’re not improving, you're in decline. When you're improving, you’re staving off the aging process in many regards - mentally, spiritually, in every regard.” In this episode, we talk about the power of innovation and Lean thinking (or Kaizen) and Six Sigma. My guest and I discuss how he learned the strategic approach that focuses on dramatically improving flow in the value stream a...

“Hey there, toy people!” In this episode, we are reminded that you can indeed chase your passion and make a fulfilling life out of it. We grow up with people leading us to believe that following your passion is overrated. My guest this week, “The Toy Coach”, reminds us that that simply is not the case, that you can in fact create a lucrative career from something you enjoy as long as you stay true...

“The pivotal moment for me was when I started thinking of myself as a mentor rather than just being a coach.” In this episode, we speak about the importance of understanding the difference between a coach and a mentor. And we do that this week from the perspective of my guest who has a strong background in being a professional athlete turned coach, turned executive mentor who now develops leaders...

“We often take our talents for granted and assume that other people have the same set of skills as we do, so we downplay the time, energy, and passion we’ve invested to learn. We assume that everyone knows what we know, and that’s just not the truth…”  In this episode, a perfect topic for our audience - leadership in the most simple yet effective form. We talk about how driven we are with life, an...

“You need the light and the dark. You need a bit of resentment, you need a bit of anger, you need a bit of frustration; but what you don’t want to do is live there.” In this episode, we talk about a very interesting approach to being more - not only in business, not only as a leader, but most importantly in life - through values and rules, realizing your own personal values and rules, knowing how...

“Pain is not something to be feared; it is something to be understood.” This week, we talk about a topic we often ignore - pain. Because we think that giving pain attention will slow us down from achieving. But this conversation will teach us that pain exists not because we are doing things wrong, but because we are simply out of balance.  To make it more relevant for you, physical pain could be t...

“Money has nothing to do with whether you are a good person or not. Money only amplifies who you are.” In this episode, we discuss success and wealth while acknowledging that different people have different definitions for those two things.  My guest openly shares her journey into self-discovery and self-love, and how money played a part in that. More importantly, she shares her message of how we...

“I made sure that I surrounded myself with the right people - who are motivated, who are driven, who are trying to better themselves.” In this episode, we acknowledge that life is constantly changing. There will always be ups and downs - but the important thing is how we choose to navigate them. My guest speaks from experience, making this conversation relatable, rich, and genuine. The message thi...

“Really understand communication and influence so you can be the best contributor to teams that you can be.” In this episode, we speak about the importance of having great communication skills as a leader. We go beyond public speaking - more importantly, understanding the influence and impact that this skill brings.  To get you excited and bring out your ability to speak effectively, I’ve invited...

Warwick Fairfax was only 26 when, as the fifth-generation heir to the media empire bearing his family name, he led — and lost — a multibillion-dollar public takeover bid. The result? The company founded by his great-great-grandfather slipped from family control after 150 years, leaving him to examine not only his own shortcomings and losses but also his life's principles and the lessons he le...

Your identity will determine where you end up 100% of the time. If you are not where you want to be (over time), there is a really good chance (maybe even a certainty) that your identity is not where it needs to be. Gaining alignment between your goals, your identity, and your personal blueprint will lead to success and a long-term fulfillment. Coach Rich Waterman joins us for this insightful conv...

What do athletes do differently when it comes to nutrition and the mindset around it? Why don't diets work long-term? Could intermittent fasting may be a great option for you? Learn the answers to these questions and many more as Sherry and Ken break down athletic nutrition. Sherry Shaban is an athletic therapist, osteopath, nutritional consultant, and strength coach. With over 18 years of ex...