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⭐ Get Excited ⭐ What does it truly take to lead under pressure—whether in war or in business? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Neil T. Thubron, an ex-IBM Director, Executive Coach, and Leadership Mentor, as we unpack the realities of leadership at scale—from command environments to corporate boardrooms. This conversation goes beyond theory—it’s about discipline, decision-making, and the...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ We’re excited to feature Mike Hruska , CEO of BARYONS , on the Umatta Consulting Podcast — where we explore what it truly means to build the future of work at the intersection of human potential and AI. In this episode, Michael breaks down how leaders can rethink innovation, talent, and organizational design in a world where humans and AI don’t compete—they collaborate. This conv...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m excited to announce an upcoming episode of the Umatta Consulting Podcast featuring Lisseth Zouhbi , Chief Human Resources Officer—a transformational leader who has successfully scaled people strategies across organizations, supporting thousands of employees. In this episode, we go beyond traditional HR conversations and dive into what it really takes to align culture, leaders...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ What happens after the success… when everything falls apart? In this powerful episode of the Umatta Consulting Podcast, I sit down with Mikael Avatar Stjernvall —Paralympic World Record Holder turned Inner Leadership Architect—to unpack a journey most people never talk about. Mikael's journey has taken him from achieving global recognition to reaching the bottom. From identit...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m excited to welcome Rena Kokalari, SHRM-SCP , Global People & Culture Leader, to the Umatta Consulting podcast for a powerful conversation on the future of human-centered work. We’re diving into what it really means to make the invisible visible—from culture and crisis leadership to scaling people strategy across continents. Why should you listen to Rena? After 25 years le...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ Organizations spend billions on cybersecurity technology every year. Yet breaches continue to happen. Why? Because the biggest vulnerability isn’t always the system—it’s the human blindspot. In my latest podcast episode with Robert Siciliano, cybersecurity expert, best-selling author, and architect of the Strategic Human Firewall™, we explore why human behavior remains the most o...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ What truly qualifies someone to earn a seat at the table, beyond titles, résumés, and box-checking? In this powerful episode of Inside the Boardroom Journey: How Leaders Earn a Seat at the Table, I sit down with Dr. Keith D. Dorsey , Executive Leadership Strategist, Boardroom and C-Suite Advisor, and Culture & Talent Architect, for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, go...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ Growth doesn’t stall because leaders stop trying. It stalls because success changes the rules—and most CEOs don’t see it coming. In this powerful conversation, Umatta Consulting met with Kevin Lawrence , Strategic Advisor to CEOs and leadership teams, and author of The 4 Forces of Growth and Your Oxygen Mask First, and CEO & Board Advisor at Lawrence & Co. | We Help Leade...

I’m excited to share a powerful new episode featuring Illyasha Peete , Principal & CEO of Catalyze and Cultivate Consulting, leadership strategist, equity and inclusion expert, and organizational culture transformer. In this conversation, we go beyond buzzwords and dive into the real experiences of leadership—breaking glass ceilings while standing on fragile ground, making high-stakes decision...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m excited to sit down with Rebeca De Sancho Mayoral , Senior Policy Officer for Access to Finance Innovation at the European Commission , Coach & Speaker, Scaling Europe’s Innovation Future, and EU Startups & Funding Expert. Why should you listen to Rebeca? She bridges two worlds:💼 17+ years shaping Europe’s innovation & finance ecosystem—designing financial instru...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m thrilled to have a conversation with Melissa Aarskaug🎙️ , Executive Vice President of Strategy and Growth at DruvStar® , Cybersecurity Executive, Author, and Founder of Executive Connect. In this episode, we dive into unconventional leadership and how cybersecurity can be transformed from a “business blocker” into a strategic driver of growth. Why should you listen to Melissa...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m thrilled to sit down with Christopher Carter , four-time best-selling author, founder of Approyo, Inc. , MugatuAI & Charging Bunny, and global AI leader. In this conversation, Chris will open up about his personal journey as one of the top SAP experts in the world, what fuels his leadership in a fast-moving industry, and what sets his approach apart. Why should you listen...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m excited to sit down with Jimmy Rios , Founder & CEO of Eye Level to High Level, to unpack powerful funding strategies that empower small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), especially those underserved by traditional systems. Why should you listen to Jimmy? With over 20 years of experience, Jimmy has learned that no two journeys are the same. That’s why he created Eye Level...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m thrilled to sit down with David Liddell , Founder & CEO, Chief Leadership Strategist, Author of Simplicity Driven Leadership, and Forbes Coaches Council Member. We explore how simplicity can transform the way leaders guide their teams and businesses. Why should you listen to David? David Liddell is a seasoned leadership consultant with a remarkable career spanning over th...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m excited to have a meaningful conversation with Hope Gong , Executive Coach, Founder, Healthcare Strategist, and Culture & Talent Catalyst, to unpack what it takes to lead with purpose in today’s ever-changing workplace. From growing up as an immigrant navigating constant change, to leading in corporate, startup, and entrepreneurial spaces, Hope has developed a leadership...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I'm honored to host Julio G. Martinez-Clark , CEO of bioaccess®: Fast-Tracking First-in-Human Trials, Anywhere ®, for an insightful conversation on medical innovation and global clinical trials. Why should you listen to Julio? As CEO, he has led multidisciplinary teams that fuse engineering, regulatory, and clinical expertise to make advanced cyclotron programs turnkey. From feas...

⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I'm excited to have a progressive conversation with Michael Scarpati , Co-Founder and CEO of Retire. US , a fintech platform revolutionizing access to financial advice. Why should you listen to Michael? He is a seasoned entrepreneur who consistently seeks new opportunities to foster collaboration and drive growth. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industr...

🌟 Get Excited 🌟 I’m thrilled to sit down with Chris Dyer , CEO of Hopetape , one of the world’s most respected voices in leadership and change management, for a dynamic episode. He is a Top 50 Voice in Leadership, a Top 40 Change Management Guru, and a Top 50 Global Thought Leader. In an age where AI is transforming every aspect of business, company culture isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s the s...

🌟 Get Excited 🌟 I'm thrilled to have an extraordinary conversation with Hugh Massie , Executive Chairman & Founder of DNA Behavior . Hugh is a Titan 100 CEO, a pioneer in behavioral economics, and an innovator who is transforming how leaders think about behavior, money, and decision-making in the AI era. Why should you listen to Hugh? As a Titan 100 CEO, widely recognized Behavioral AI S...

🌟 Get Excited 🌟 I’m thrilled to share that I had the pleasure of hosting Leigh Burgess , National Bestselling Author of Be BOLD Today, Community Builder, and Founder of Bold Industries Group. In our conversation, we explored what it truly means to live and lead boldly, and how embracing courage can transform your mindset, your goals, and your life. Why should you listen to Leigh? Leigh Burgess i...

🌟 Get Excited 🌟 I’m thrilled to host Bilikis Jumoke Oladimeji MD, MMCi, CPHIMS , Medical Doctor, Council Member & Advisor for the Women’s Health Accelerator Program and CHIEF Member, for a powerful conversation on Beyond the White Coat: Innovation at the Intersection of Medicine and Technology. Why should you listen to Dr. Bilikis? Dr. Bilikis Oladimeji is a physician-informaticist, innovato...

💫 Get Excited ⭐ I’m excited to share the latest episode of the Money with Meaning: Building Financial Wellness at Work and Beyond podcast, featuring Matt Paradise , Founder & Principal, 7x award-winning author, and nationally recognized financial wellness speaker. Matt’s story is nothing short of inspiring—he has overcome addiction, homelessness, and cancer to become a leader dedicated to tr...

🌟 Get Excited 🌟 I'm happy to sit down with Scott De Long, Ph. D. , Founder & Executive Coach at Lead2Goals , for a powerful conversation on a topic he’s deeply passionate about: leadership. Why should you listen to Scott? For over 30 years, he's worked as an entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and leadership coach, guiding organizations through complex team dynamics. His focus is on turning man...

🖤 Breaking the Silence: Workplace Discrimination, HR’s Role & The Path to Healing 🖤 Workplace discrimination remains a harsh reality, but conversations like these help drive change! I’m thrilled to host an upcoming podcast featuring Jacquie Abram , International Best-Selling Author of Hush Money & Surviving in a Toxic Workplace, where we will have an eye-opening discussion on workplace i...

🌟 Get Excited 🌟 I'm happy to sit down with Courtney Matson , Managing Partner at BroadBranch Advisors , for a powerful conversation about BroadBranch Advisors. Why should you listen to Courtney? Courtney Matson joined BroadBranch Advisors as a Principal in 2017. Recent project engagements include IT security, financial services and lending platforms, water infrastructure management, and risk...