The Leadership Reckoning Room with Stefani Okamoto

In this special follow‑up episode, Stefani sits back downwith Simon Curran to go deeper into one of the most urgent leadership questions of our time: What does it actually take to redesign an organization for an AI‑enabled future? Simon opens up about the core problem that sparked ROKT’sbold restructuring, the assumptions he had to release, and the unexpected lessons that surfaced once the new des...

In this episode, Simon Curran brings clarity, discipline,and deep humanity to the work of building high‑performance leadership and culture. Our conversation goes far beyond tactics and into the identity work beneath them — the standards he had to raise, the patterns he had to unlearn, and the moments that reshaped how he leads and how he helps others rise. We explore what it means to build culture...

In this episode, Dr. Chrissy Roth‑Frances brings clarity,rigor, and humanity to the messy, necessary work of leadership and leadership development. Our conversation goes far beyond frameworks and into the identitywork beneath them — the truths she had to unlearn, the leaders who shaped her for better and worse, and the moments that forced her to redefine who she wanted to be. We explore what it me...

David Yeager, PhD, is one of the world’s leading researcherson human motivation and the developmental years that shape who we become. In this conversation, David breaks down the science behind belief, belonging, and the mentor mindset — and why the way leaders show up between ages 10 and 25 can change the trajectory of a life. We explore what people misunderstand about struggle, howyoung adults in...

As CEO of Box of Crayons, Shannon Minifie has helpedthousands of leaders rethink how they show up — especially in a world reshaped by AI and rapid change. In this episode, Shannon breaks down why curiosity is no longer optional, how leaders can build cultures that learn faster, and whatit takes to stay grounded when everything around you is shifting. We also explore the emotional discipline behind...

Sierra Slack is widely regarded as one of the greatest women’s lacrosse players in Occidental history - but her real legacy is what she’s building now. In this conversation, Sierra reflects on her journey from record‑breaking athlete to head coach, and the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way. We talk about standards, culture, the responsibility ofshaping young women, and what it takes t...

Chris Yates has spent his career transforming how people grow inside some of the world’s most iconic companies - leading learning and organizational development at Caterpillar, guiding global L&D at Microsoft, serving as Chief Talent Officer at Ford, and now shaping the future of talent as SVP at Equinix. He’s also a best‑selling author. But none of that is why this conversation matters. But t...

Welcome to The Leadership Reckoning Room! This is the podcast where leaders stop performing and start telling the truth. This is where we confront the habits holding us back, the blind spots we avoid, and the moments that define who we really are. If you’ve ever wondered, Am I helping… or am I the problem? - you’re in the right place. This podcast exists because leadership is lived in the small, h...