The Waypoint Better Podcast

This bonus video Q&A accompanies the upcoming release of Better Has No Finish Line , with pre-orders now available on Amazon. In this short conversation, Joe Bogdan shares the heart behind the book, why it’s structured around waypoints instead of chapters, and the leadership and self-mastery themes woven throughout. He also reflects on who the book is for and what he hopes readers take with th...

The January Better Has No Finish Line series opens with a familiar and trusted voice as Tripp Bodenheimer returns to the Waypoint Better Podcast—stepping in as guest host for the opening episode. In this conversation, Tripp sits down with Joe Bogdan to explore the purpose and intent behind Joe’s upcoming book, Better Has No Finish Line . Their discussion centers on why Joe felt compelled to write...

To start off the new year, Joe Bogdan flips the script. In a special limited series of the Waypoint Better Podcast , Joe steps out of the host’s chair and into the guest seat as trusted friends and colleagues interview him about his upcoming book, Better Has No Finish Line , ahead of its official release in February. Each weekly episode explores the core ideas behind the book — self mastery, leade...

In this episode, Joe Bogdan sits down with Brigadier General(Ret) Shawn Campbell for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, purpose, and staying grounded through challenge. Returning to the show after his impactfulappearance in Episode 20, Shawn shares insights from his new book, The Mission of Leadership . Together, they explore why every leader needs a clearLeadership Constitution, how the Stu...

In this episode, Joe Bogdan sits down with Brigadier General(Ret) Shawn Campbell for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, purpose, and staying grounded through challenge. Returning to the show after his impactful appearance in Episode 20, Shawn shares insights from his new book, The Mission of Leadership . Together, they explore why every leader needs a clear Leadership Constitution, how the S...

In this episode, Joe sits down with Marcia Dawood for an insightful conversation about courage, innovation, and the power of investing in people. Marcia—an accomplished angel investor, author, and advocate for expanding access to capital—opens by sharing her own journey and the waypoints that shaped her path into supporting founders around the world. Together, they unpack what most people misunder...

In this episode, Joe sits down with Marcia Dawood for an insightful conversation about courage, innovation, and the power of investing in people. Marcia—an accomplished angel investor, author, and advocate for expanding access to capital—opens by sharing her own journey and the waypoints that shaped her path into supporting founders around the world. Together, they unpack what most people misunder...

In this episode, Joe sits down with HR leader Stephanie Zimmerman for a real conversation about what drives employee engagement. Stephanie shares her journey and reminds us that engagement isn’t about perks or programs. It begins with people feeling seen, heard, and valued. Together, they explore how leaders can build connection, communicate with intention, and support teams who may be in very dif...

In this episode, Joe sits down with HR leader Stephanie Zimmerman for a real conversation about what drives employee engagement. Stephanie shares her journey and reminds us that engagement isn’t about perks or programs. It begins with people feeling seen, heard, and valued. Together, they explore how leaders can build connection, communicate with intention, and support teams who may be in very dif...

In this episode of the Waypoint Better Podcast, Joe welcomes Dr. Leah Kaylor — the FBI’s Sleep Expert and a leading voice in sleep science and performance psychology. Leah works closely with law enforcement, first responders, and military communities and brings a clear message to high performers: rest is not weakness, it’s readiness. Leah breaks down why sleep is one of the most powerfulperformanc...

In this episode of the Waypoint Better Podcast, Joe welcomes Dr. Leah Kaylor — the FBI’s Sleep Expert and a leading voice in sleep science and performance psychology. Leah works closely with law enforcement, first responders, and military communities and brings a clear message to high performers: rest is not weakness, it’s readiness. Leah breaks down why sleep is one of the most powerfulperformanc...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Andy Bass, mental performance coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, to the Waypoint Lounge. Andy works with elite athletes to build the mindset and resilience needed to perform when it matters most. During their discussion, Andy shares his journey to working with professional athletes and what it truly takes to cultivate mental resilience at the highest level. Together, t...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Andy Bass, mental performance coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, to the Waypoint Lounge. Andy works with elite athletes to build the mindset and resilience needed to perform when it matters most. During their discussion, Andy shares his journey to working with professional athletes and what it truly takes to cultivate mental resilience at the highest level. Together, t...

Ep. 36 – Engineering the Human Experience w/Emily Kile In this episode, Joe welcomes Emily Kile, our resident human engineer , who decodes how people think and perform—whether on the field, in the boardroom, or at home. After swapping carpet-machinery design for people puzzles, Emily now leads WISE (Well, Intelligent, Safe, Empowered) strategies across Fortune 500s, pro sports, and nonprofits. A W...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Emily Kile , our resident human engineer , who decodes how people think and perform—whether on the field, in the boardroom, or at home. After swapping carpet-machinery design for people puzzles, Emily now leads WISE (Well, Intelligent, Safe, Empowered) strategies across Fortune 500s, pro sports, and nonprofits. A WELCOA Top 10 Wellness Practitioner and Inc. PowerPartn...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Joe Sclafani, who is entering his 10th season with the Toronto Blue Jays and fourth as Director of Player Development. A former Houston Astros prospect, Sclafani played four years in their system, winning a Triple-A national championship in 2015 and representing Team USA at the Premier 12 tournament. A Dartmouth Hall of Famer, he now oversees the Blue Jays’ player dev...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Joe Sclafani , who is entering his 10th season with the Toronto Blue Jays and fourth as Director of Player Development. A former Houston Astros prospect, Sclafani played four years in their system, winning a Triple-A national championship in 2015 and representing Team USA at the Premier 12 tournament. A Dartmouth Hall of Famer, he now oversees the Blue Jays’ player de...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Seung Paik, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with 25 years of distinguished service. Throughout his career, Seung led award-winning organizations and served in operations around the globe—from Korea, Japan, and Germany to deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Beyond his service, Seung is a gifted educator. He taught economics at the University of Colorado, Colorado Spr...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Seung Paik, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with 25 years of distinguished service. Throughout his career, Seung led award-winning organizations and served in operations around the globe—from Korea, Japan, and Germany to deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Beyond his service, Seung is a gifted educator. He taught economics at the University of Colorado, Colorado Spr...

In this episode, Joe welcomes his friend Dr. Leenette C. Joseph to the show. Leenette is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with over 25years of leadership experience and the founder of RLK Team Solutions Incorporated, a consulting and workforce development firm dedicated to driving organizational growth, advancing workforce transformation, and developing leaders at every level. An accomplished entr...

In this episode, Joe welcomes his friend Dr. Leenette C. Joseph to the show. Leenette is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with over 25years of leadership experience and the founder of RLK Team Solutions Incorporated, a consulting and workforce development firm dedicated to driving organizational growth, advancing workforce transformation, and developing leaders at every level. An accomplished entr...

In this episode, Joe Bogdan welcomes Matt Weko to the Waypoint Lounge. Matt is the President of Consumer Goods & Services at JLL, where he leads the firm’s Consumer Products, Retail, Media and Entertainment, Telecom, and Professional Services business. In this role, he provides executive oversight to global and regional accounts—helping Fortune 500 companies buy, build, occupy, and invest in c...

In this episode, Joe Bogdan welcomes Matt Weko to the Waypoint Lounge. Matt is the President of Consumer Goods & Services at JLL, where he leads the firm’s Consumer Products, Retail, Media and Entertainment, Telecom, and Professional Services business. In this role, he provides executive oversight to global and regional accounts—helping Fortune 500 companies buy, build, occupy, and invest in c...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Jill White to the show.  Jill is an accomplished educator, entrepreneur, and business consultant with extensive experience in teaching,school leadership, and district administration. Her expertise in guiding both students and educators throughout her career has seamlessly transitioned into her role in helping women build and grow their own businesses. With a strongbac...

In this episode, Joe welcomes Jill White to the show.  Jill is an accomplished educator, entrepreneur, and business consultant with extensive experience in teaching, school leadership, and district administration. Her expertise in guiding both students and educators throughout her career has seamlessly transitioned into her role in helping women build and grow their own businesses. With a strong b...