The Leadership Project Podcast

💭 How has reading a book changed your life today? Nick Hutchinson , the brains behind BookThinkers, joins the Leadership Project Podcast to discuss how listening to a business podcast during his everyday commute to internship propelled him to start his own business that bridges authors with lifelong learners. In our conversation with Nick, we examine the journey of igniting change through literat...

💭 Are you ready to get into the driver’s seat of pursuing a fulfilling career? Randi Roberts is the founder of Fulfilling Career Happy Life where she helps people find a career that not only pays the bills but fills your soul with joy. Randi, through her transition from the pharmaceutical industry to coaching, embodies the courage and insight needed to make such life-altering decisions. In this e...

💭 How do you navigate change through high-stakes leadership? Sally Henderson is an esteemed High Stakes Leadership Mentor known for her Real Method.  In our conversation, we weave through the bespoke PRIME model for team development, examining how personalized programs can yield tangible results for C-suite executives. Sally underscores the value of mentorship and the "iron team" concep...

💭 Are you living a life by design or by default? This week, we sit with award-winning entrepreneur CEO, Dianna Kokoszka . Her own siblings' battle with brain tumors sparked her crusade in neuroscience and brain training. In this episode, Dianna unravels her philosophy of transformation, explaining how repetitive, intentional thought patterns can lead to the rebirth of one's identity and...

Today’s special guest is our very own Therese 'Sei' Spiers. Sei is the co-founder of The Leadership Project.  We are now three years and 150 episodes in, and Sei has been there every step of the way. In today’s episode, we hear about Sei’s journey to become the leader and thought leader she is today. She shares her journey from quiet introvert to thought leader on LinkedIn with close to...

💭 Are you having trouble with scaling your business? Andy Hite helps leaders to find their full potential and to live full lives by working on the principles of leading powerfully, loving deeply and living fully. As we dissect his philosophy on scaling minds, it becomes clear how leading with conviction, loving with depth, and living a life of purpose can not only revolutionize our approach to le...

💭 What does it mean to be truly rich? Ken Rusk helps individuals follow a purpose-driven life without having to follow society's definition of a “rewarding life”. Ken illustrates how shunning the traditional education route at 19 led him to a flourishing business empire, proving that success doesn't always come with a degree but can be built with ambition and the right mindset. He share...

💭 Are you ready to gather a flight log of strategic insights from a former fighter pilot? Christian 'Boo' Boucousis is a former fighter pilot who now commands the boardroom as CEO of Afterburner, helping organisations to take an approach of a fighter pilot in developing leaders. Our conversation takes flight as Boo shares his journey from an aspiring aviator to a seasoned jet jockey, re...

💭 Ever wondered how the smooth, improvisational flow of a jazz band could teach us about skyrocketing productivity in the workplace? Gerald J. Leonard is the CEO of the Productivity Intelligence Institute where he focuses on helping people to master productivity so they can unlock their full potential for success. He harmonizes both worlds of music and business, emphasizing how teams can flourish...

💭 Have you ever wondered how you can extend your impact across the world? Rusty Shelton is the influential mind behind Zilker Media and the author of "The Authority Advantage”. He reveals the power of thought leadership and the profound impact books have in our hyper-connected world. From a fervent intern to a guiding light for authors and leaders, Rusty unwraps his own narrative and the piv...

💭 What shapes your leadership abilities? When faced with this daunting question, we often overlook the shadows of our past. Yet, it is exactly these hidden influences that executive coach Cynthia Corsetti expertly brings to light. She helps leaders and top performers to resolve things from their past that are preventing them from being successful in their present and their future. Cynthia opens u...

💭 Ever wonder how true leaders nurture success in small businesses?  Bill Nikolouzakis is an esteemed keynote speaker, executive coach, and growth consultant. This conversation takes a deep dive into the challenges and victories that shape the entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the pivotal role of business acumen in weathering the storm of the initial five years. Bill sheds light on the transfo...

💭 How do you foster a growth-focused culture through feedback? Aga Bajer is the CEO and founder of Culture Brained,  a virtual community that helps leaders build cultures that foster belonging, innovation, and high performance. Her interest in organizational culture started as she grew up in a totalitarian regime where despite the government having absolute power over its people, it did not have...

💭 How do you start 2024 on a successful note? Richard Flint is an author of 19 books, a sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach who has dedicated his life to helping others find success in life. His in-depth study of human behavior started with his personal experience of having a traumatic childhood. This was when he first realized that the top need of humans is to know that they matter. Since t...

We have had 140 episodes for the past 3 seasons and it would not have been possible if not for your support and valuable feedback.  Here are the highlights of The Leadership Project Podcast for Season 3, as well as what to expect coming into the next season. We are already halfway through recording Season 4 and we’re excited to share with you more thought leaders such as Richard Flint, Aga Bajer,...

💭 What are the tell-tale signs of burnout in the workplace? Jimmy Burroughes helps senior leaders to step off that ledge of feeling burnout and create a high-performance culture for improving work life integration.  In this episode, Jimmy shares his personal journey from being an Army officer to becoming a leadership coach, highlighting the toolbox of resources that he gained from his colleagues...

💭 How do you maximize the world’s most expensive resource - time? Barbara Turley is the CEO and Founder of The Virtual Hub, a digital first virtual assistant company. Despite having more experience as an individual contributor than leading teams, her strong sense of self-leadership and process efficiency helped shape her ability to lead teams effectively as she leads a 350-strong workforce of off...

💭 How do you tap into the power of storytelling to get your message across effectively? Mark Carpenter is a master storyteller. He has decades of experience in corporate marketing, public relations, training and facilitation. This led him to inspire people in turning their everyday experiences into meaningful and impactful stories.  Mark Carpenter describes storytelling as our way of connecting t...

💭 How do you align people's strategies with business outcomes? Claire Chandler is a self-professed corporate survivor. She used this as a springboard for her entrepreneurial journey in helping leaders work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth.  In this episode, Claire shares how contrary to popular belief, leaders...

💭 How do you manage culture in the middle of mergers and acquisitions? Orrin Klopper is the CEO and Co-Founder of Netsurit with a vision to build an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) that truly helps its customers achieve their dreams. Netsurit has won numerous awards including the BDO Alliance Workplace Culture Award & the Inc. 5000 Award, as well as Top 100 MSP globally for 9 years running....

Note: Since the podcast was recorded, Yoshiko recently accepted a new job and is moving on from her position at AmyriAD. 💭 What does it mean to have female leaders from a perspective of diversity, equity and inclusion? Yoshiko Stowell has about 18 years of diverse experience in Regulatory Affairs and a Chair of Women in Bio, an organization of professionals committed to promoting careers, leaders...

💭 Do you feel that your emotional mess can be burdensome to someone else? Chris Meroff is a CEO, Founder and serial entrepreneur of multiple businesses. He is also the best-selling author of “Align” and “Empathy Revolution”.   In this episode, Chris shares how it has become his lifelong goal to be “unnecessary” everyday so that everyone else in the team steps up into necessity. When a leader star...

💭 How do you effectively lead multicultural teams? Beth Ridley is the founder of the Ridley Consulting Group which focuses on helping companies incorporate a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  Beth’s interest in DEI started when she spent her first 12 years working overseas, immersing herself in different cultures, backgrounds, and leadership styles. This was when she realized sh...

💭 How can you cultivate resilience whenever life throws curveballs at you? Jason Shen is an executive coach, resilience expert, and author of the book, “The path to Pivot”, as he helps entrepreneurs and leaders manage difficult and tricky transitions in their lives and in their businesses. Jason’s fascination for resilience and pivot started when he first experienced athletic coaching as a gymnas...

💭 What impact does intentionality have on your leadership? Zach Montroy is the CEO and Founder of the Intention Collective where he helps teams develop healthy environments so that they can be successful based on trust, empowerment, and working together. He is also a leadership coach with more than 20 years of experience in executive roles. In this episode, Zach shares how an intentional leader i...