The Sparking Entrepreneur Show

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Kaitlyn Chock shares insights into the evolving world of public relations and how strategic communication shapes brand reputation in today’s fast-moving media landscape. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Kaitlyn brings a diverse background in communications with expertise in strategic public relations planning, media relations, event coordination, cont...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Marcus Collins explores the powerful role culture plays in shaping human behavior—and why understanding it is essential for leaders, brands, and innovators who want to create real influence. Dr. Collins operates at the intersection of strategy and scholarship, with one foot in the world of practice as a cultural strategist and the other in academi...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Ronnie McLaughlin shares how effective operations leadership can transform struggling organizations into stable, high-performing environments. Ronnie is an operations and management executive who specializes in bringing structure, clarity, and stability to growing or evolving organizations. From reversing financial losses to rebuilding internal sy...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Paul Glover shares an extraordinary leadership journey shaped not just in the courtroom—but through one of life’s toughest personal turning points. Paul spent 20 years as a federal trial lawyer, mastering the art of persuasion and storytelling while arguing cases before juries. But his life took an unexpected turn when he was convicted of white-co...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, leadership and business growth strategist René Johnson reveals how hidden “Power Profit Leaks™” in leadership, time, talent, and operations quietly drain an organization’s potential. As the Founder & CEO of Power Zone Coaching, René shares insights from 22+ years of helping leaders strengthen mindset, align teams, and build systems that drive...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Allison Brenner— I/O Psychology Consultant, executive coach, and founder of InnerVue—shares why true growth begins with understanding how we actually show up in the world. With more than 25 years of experience in behavioral assessment and leadership development, Allison reveals how honest feedback, emotional intelligence, and uncovering blind spot...

In this episode, Sunil Srivastava shares how he leads large-scale technology and AI-driven transformations across regulated industries—from MedTech to global financial institutions. With over 15 years of experience managing multimillion-dollar programs, Sunil reveals how leaders balance speed, compliance, and execution while building resilient teams and predictable delivery systems. From enterpris...

In this episode, leadership strategist and executive coach Robina Bhasin uncovers the hidden beliefs, blind spots, and cultural misalignments that hold organizations back during transformation. Drawing on over 20 years of global HR and leadership experience, she shares how leaders can shift from tactical execution to strategic influence while building psychologically safe, high-performing teams. T...

In this episode, executive coach and keynote speaker John Christy shares how leaders can build resilience, adapt confidently to uncertainty, and perform at their best in demanding environments. Drawing from his work with professionals navigating stress, conflict, and constant change, John reveals practical strategies that strengthen mindset, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness. This conv...

In this episode, John Collins—engineering leader, startup founder, and former innovator at Microsoft, Apple, Snapchat, Vinted, and Flixbus—shares lessons from two decades of building technology used by millions worldwide. With eight patents, bestselling engineering insights, and global leadership experience, John reveals how technical vision, leadership culture, and customer obsession come togethe...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Vanessa Dean, ADHD Money Coach and Certified Financial Counseling Specialist, sheds light on the unique financial challenges women with ADHD face—and how to overcome them with clarity and compassion. Drawing from her own lived experience, Vanessa shares how mindset, habits, and brain-friendly systems can transform chaos into confidence. Vanessa ex...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Thomas Kolditz shares hard-earned lessons from a lifetime of leading in crisis and “in extremis” environments. A retired U.S. Army general officer and globally recognized strategic leader, Thomas is a highly selective professional leadership coach certified by the International Coaching Federation, where he has been ranked among the top coaches wo...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Mike Shoemake shares insights from over two decades in software development and leadership—building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams in fast-moving tech environments. With director-level experience leading teams ranging from 10 to 100 members, Mike brings deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, including six years working with Kuber...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Kennon Bauman reveals how leaders can map their “Leadership DNA” in just 90 minutes using science-backed psychological insight. As a certified practitioner of Hogan Assessments, Kennon helps leaders uncover how they lead at their best, how they derail under stress, and what truly drives their decision-making. Unlike vague or overly political feedb...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Jaime Konzelman shares her mission to unlock human potential by liberating the human spirit. Jaime believes that every individual is capable of greatness beyond their wildest dreams—but that true transformation begins within. Through a powerful coaching and mentoring approach, she helps individuals, teams, and organizations cultivate awareness, ig...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Erica Coffey shares her passion for cultivating belonging and helping people become who they truly want to be. A self-described forever-learner and champion of belonging, Erica brings years of experience as a former educator and school administrator, working with individuals from ages 4 to 80+. Through those experiences, she developed a deep commi...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Eleni Soler explores what it means to lead from deep presence and inner clarity. Eleni works with individuals who think differently—leaders, visionaries, and innovators seeking not just direction, but transformation. Her coaching is grounded in expansive listening and intentional mirroring, creating a powerful partnership that supports internal ev...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Dr. Anthony Simmons shares powerful insights on leading diverse, complex organizations across dynamic global landscapes. An agile and mission-driven executive, Dr. Simmons has overseen high-tech systems and multi-million-dollar national assets while guiding more than 1,200 personnel through volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) condit...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Bradley McDevitt explores what it truly means to lead from the inside out. With a mission to help people reclaim the inner capacities that modern life dulls—presence, attention, imagination, and agency—Bradley believes that stronger inner lives create stronger leaders, healthier teams, and more resilient communities. Blending somatics, psychology,...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Shari Chernack shares how aligning people, strategy, and culture drives breakthrough performance. As Chief People Officer at Isaacson, Miller, an ICF-certified executive coach, and a trusted advisor to CEOs and executive teams, Shari brings deep experience from Fortune 100, private equity–backed, and venture-backed environments. Shari dives into o...

In this insightful episode of Sparking Entrepreneur, we’re joined by Lisa Brewer, PCC, CPCC—Certified Leadership & Wellness Coach with over 30 years of experience helping senior managers and directors advance their careers without sacrificing their well-being. Lisa breaks down what it truly takes to grow into your next leadership level: strengthening influence, mastering emotional intelligence...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Steven Brandwayn speaks directly to founders, owners, and presidents who look successful on paper—but feel mentally overloaded behind the scenes. Steven’s work is practical, confidential, and grounded in real-world leadership experience. He helps high-responsibility leaders reduce mental noise, regain clarity, and make cleaner decisions under pres...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , Steven Howard—award-winning author of 26 books and one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership—shares his powerful journey and the philosophy behind HUMONY, a mindset rooted in compassion, respect, and harmony. From mentoring over 12,000 leaders worldwide to advising Fortune 500 organizations, Steven reveals people-centric leadership strategi...

Alex Poon, CEO and Founder of MadScript , reveals the power of audience-building for founders who want to grow faster and stand out online. As the former leader behind viral growth at x.ai —where his team helped turn a cofounder’s LinkedIn into 500K followers and fueled a $40M+ raise—Alex has seen firsthand how strategic content can transform reach into real business momentum. In this episode, he...

On this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , we sit down with Thomas Libby, a seasoned sales and marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in building revenue strategies that work. As the Co-Founder of SMarketingOne and Director at Infopine, Thomas specializes in connecting businesses to the right sales and marketing resources through fractional CRO leadership. He shares insights...