Under The Hood with Tina Greenbaum

In this thought-provoking episode, Tina Greenbaum sits down with Mark Schaeffer, financial planner, author, and advocate for emotionally intelligent leadership to explore how kindness, self-awareness, and time wealth can transform both our personal and professional lives. Mark shares how his family background shaped his values and leadership philosophy, emphasizing that true productivity isn’t abo...

In this deeply personal conversation, Ted Collins reflects on how perfectionism, generational expectations, and early success shaped his identity and how recovery helped him embrace authenticity and balance. Growing up with high-achieving parents, Ted felt constant pressure to excel, but over time, he discovered that true leadership is built on connection, empathy, and accountability , not perfect...

In this insightful episode of Under the Hood , Tina Greenbaum sits down with Renée Quinn , the Operations Head of IP Watchdog , to explore the intersection of leadership, authenticity, and emotional intelligence. Renée shares her personal journey from growing up in a large, values-driven family to becoming a respected leader in the intellectual property world. She opens up about the lessons learne...

In this episode, we sit down with Janelle Gorman , a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and strategic business leader with extensive experience in guiding organizations through growth and transformation. With a background spanning finance, operations, and leadership, Janelle shares her journey and the lessons she’s learned leading high-performing teams and building sustainable business strategi...

In this inspiring episode, Tina Greenbaum sits down with Chris Hilliard, a seasoned leader in compliance and consumer protection, to explore the values and experiences that shaped his career. Chris reflects on the integrity and kindness instilled in him during childhood and how those lessons continue to guide his work today. He opens up about the responsibility that comes with privilege, the urgen...

In this Under The Hood episode, Jeffrey Fidelman shares insights from his journey as an entrepreneur and investment banker, discussing the impact of family values, work ethic, and education on his career. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations, learning from mistakes, and maintaining focus in business. Additionally, he addresses conflict resolution and the significance of effec...

In this episode of Under The Hood, we sit down with Nishat Mehta, CEO of Lexitas, for a powerful conversation on leadership, growth, and the experiences that shaped his journey. Nishat opens up about how his childhood, career challenges, and moments of reflection helped him become a more emotionally intelligent and effective leader. He shares why humility matters, how feedback fuels growth, and th...

In our June edition of Under The Hood, we are delighted to introduce Steve Lishansky as our special guest. Steve founded and was CEO of 2 fast-growing, multi-million-dollar companies prior to founding his leadership development organization Optimize International in 1992. He coaches CEO’s, C-Suite executives, senior leadership teams, and entrepreneurs to grow their people, their business, their im...

I recently sat down with Jarred Lischio, Manager - CFO Advisory at Wiss, for an eye-opening Under The Hood episode where he shared powerful lessons from his upbringing and career journey. We talked about the value of hard work, the importance of trusting your instincts, and what it really means to lead with authenticity. Jared opened up about how his family shaped his values and how he navigates c...

In this episode of Under The Hood, David Martínez De Lecea, CEO at Exirio, shares the real story behind his entrepreneurial journey. He talks about growing up, the values that shaped him, and the life lessons that came with building something from the ground up. From the importance of education and relentless hard work to the power of mentorship and clear communication, David drops one insight aft...

In this episode of Under the Hood, I sit down with Amir Barsoum, a passionate entrepreneur and venture builder. Amir talks about how his family helped shape his journey and why having the freedom to create is so important to him. He shares what it’s really like to be a builder—the highs, the lows, and the lessons along the way. We also dive into how mentorship has helped him grow, how he deals wit...

In this Under The Hood episode, I talk with Bridget Stumpf, CEO of Volare and survivor's rights advocate, about how our early life experiences shape the way we lead. Bridget shares how trauma can build resilience, why emotional management is key, and how facing conflict head-on helps build trust within teams. She also sheds light on the unique challenges women face in leadership and the import...

In this Under The Hood episode, Kenneth Sharperson, Chief Diversity Officer at Armstrong Teasdale, takes us through his journey from a childhood spent on a military base in Japan to leading DEI efforts at a major law firm. He shares how his upbringing shaped his values, why cultural awareness matters, and how he navigated the shift from education to law. Kenneth also talks about the real-world cha...

In this episode of Under The Hood, I talk with Toni Emme about his journey from building a cybersecurity company to starting a new business in trucking and logistics. He shares how his early life shaped his mindset, why personal responsibility matters, and what he's learned from failure. We also talk about the challenges of being a leader, the power of trusting your instincts, and how doing th...

In this conversation, Kader Sakkaria talks about his journey from a simple life in India to becoming a senior leader in technology. He shares why it’s important for leaders to focus on the customer, show empathy, and understand emotions. Kader also reflects on what he learned from his early experiences and past mistakes. He highlights how important it is to understand how teams work together and t...

We're thrilled to start 2025 on Under The Hood with a remarkable guest: Tamara Gracon! Tamara Gracon is a seasoned executive, board member and advocate for board diversity. After nearly 20 years at KPMG, she runs her own strategy and change management consultancy. She is passionate about ESG as a strategic imperative for growth and value creation. She works with private companies to grow their...

Andrew Miller takes us through his journey of resilience, trust, and personal growth. From navigating childhood challenges to adapting across cultures, Andrew shares how these experiences shaped his leadership and life philosophy. “Under The Hood” desire is to create a safe space where C-Level professionals share their journey while discussing techniques and answers to some of the most difficult a...

This November, Agape Redwood Rogers takes the spotlight as our featured guest! Agape is the Board Search Practice Lead at The Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG). She spearheads recruitment efforts to establish and revitalize high-performing advisory and fiduciary boards for multi generational family businesses across various industries worldwide. Collaborating closely with families, she recru...

Kathy Boyle is the founder and president of Chapin Hill Advisors, Inc. The firm offers succession, business, estate and personal planning to family owned businesses and high net-worth families. With a focus on succession planning for family owned firms, Chapin Hill helps business owners and families focus on their goals, identify risk and create strategies to allow the family and business to flour...

In this "Under The Hood" episode, Shannon Power, CFO of Scope AR, shares her career journey and leadership insights. She talks about transitioning from engineering to finance, embracing an empowering leadership style, and the critical role of mentorship and sponsorship in her success. “Under The Hood” desire is to create a safe space where C-Level professionals share their journey while discussing...

For our August episode of "Under The Hood", we welcome Joe Polanin, Founder and CEO of The Alaka'i Leadership Group, combat veteran, and #1 bestselling author. “Under The Hood” desire is to create a safe space where C-Level professionals share their journey while discussing techniques and answers to some of the most difficult and challenging questions a leader can face in their professional and pe...

For our July episode of “Under The Hood”, we welcome Kellan Fluckiger. Meet Kellan: "An entrepreneur with 19 books, (10 Amazon bestsellers,) 90 songs on Spotify, and three times #1 on Billboard. Sounds impressive. The backstory is a battlefield through depression, addiction, and a near death experience. With 30 years of C-suite experience and now 15 years as a coach, speaker and author, Kellan’s o...

"Under The Hood with Tina Greenbaum" is celebrating a milestone - our June episode marks our 2nd anniversary! We're thrilled to have Mario Fields as our esteemed guest for this special occasion. Sergeant Major (Ret.) Mario P. Fields is driven by his 26+ years of military service and his passion for helping people. Mario founded two companies and is a social media content creator and podcaster, eng...

This month, we're doubling the delight with not one, but TWO episodes of Under The Hood with Tina Greenbaum! And we will be joined by the wonderful John Liacone as our special guest! John Liacone is a Managing Director with The Overture Group working with clients on solving their staffing and recruiting needs. John has over 25 years of experience providing executive search, interim staffing, human...

For our April episode of “Under The Hood”, we welcome Elizabeth Bachman. Elizabeth Bachman is THE go-to person for advanced level training in Speaking, Presentation Skills, and Leadership. With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, she helps high-level clients show up as a leader who should be followed, promoted or hired, thus getting the recognition they deserve. A sought-after speak...