Disruption Lab

In this conversation, Patrick sits down with Jim, a former professional athlete and a sought-after coach at the highest levels of sport and beyond, to explore the ideas behind his earlier work Inner Excellence and his newly released book The Best Possible Life. Together, they dig into the hidden barriers that often get in our way when we are striving for something meaningful. Along the way, Patric...

Lucy Westlake is the youngest North American woman to summit Mount Everest. But this episode isn’t just about climbing mountains. It’s about what happens when a father-daughter relationship evolves from guide and follower to peers… and eventually to independence. We talk about Denali, Kilimanjaro, and summiting every U.S. high point together. But more importantly, we explore what it means to choos...

In this episode of Disruption Lab, I sit down with James Patterson, one of the world’s most prolific and widely read authors, to talk about the ideas behind our New York Times bestselling book Disrupt Everything and Win. This conversation is less of an interview and more of a back-and-forth dialogue. We discuss why we took on this project, what we discovered along the way, and why disruption is no...

“What if leadership isn’t about driving results, but about caring for people? On this episode of The Disruption Lab, Patrick Leddin sits down with Bob Chapman, Chairman and former CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, to explore a radically different approach to leading people and building organizations. Bob has spent decades transforming a $3.6 billion global company by embracing what he calls “Truly Human Lea...

The way people behave at work does not stay at work. The way we are treated by our boss, our colleagues, and the people we lead changes how we show up everywhere else. It shapes our mood, our confidence, and the way we interact with the people we care about most. In other words, behavior at work creates ripple effects far beyond the office. In this episode of Disruption Lab, Patrick Leddin sits do...

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In this episode of the Disruption Lab podcast, Patrick Leddin sits down with Serena Ainslie, founder of Girl Math Capital, to explore how she’s rewriting the rules of investing and entrepreneurship. Serena shares her unconventional path into the world of venture capital and the mission behind Girl Math Capital—empowering women to confidently step into the financial arena and build companies that d...

In this episode of the Disruption Lab podcast, Patrick Leddin sits down with Jim Murphy, author of Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life . Jim shares his remarkable journey—from professional baseball and FedEx, to years of solitude in the desert, to coaching world-class athletes and leaders. They discuss what true success really means, why purpo...

What would you do if every decision you made had to be right, and you had less than a second to make it? In this episode of The Disruption Lab , Patrick Leddin sits down with Professional Racing Driver & Entrepreneur Phiroze Bilimoria to explore what it takes to perform when the pace is relentless and the pressure is high. Phiroze shares how he manages split-second decisions, works seamlessly...

What if lasting change was closer—and more possible—than you think? In this episode of Disruption Lab , host Patrick Leddin sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Josh Davis and entrepreneur Greg Prosmushkin, co-authors of The Difference That Makes the Difference: NLP and the Science of Positive Change. They explore how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)—once considered niche or esoteric—can be a power...

What if you’ve been measuring the wrong things all along? In this episode of Disruption Lab , host Patrick Leddin sits down with Karen Dillon—former editor of Harvard Business Review and New York Times best-selling co-author of How Will You Measure Your Life? with Clayton Christensen They dig into the pivotal “disruptive conversation” that changed Karen’s direction, leading her to co-create a book...

What if real leadership isn’t just about driving results—but also about protecting your energy, staying grounded, and living a life that matters? In this episode of Disruption Lab , host Patrick Leddin sits down with Klaus Kleinfeld—former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, advisor to global leaders, and author of Leading to Thrive . Drawing on decades of experience across industries and continents, Klaus...

What can 100 strangers and 1,000 everyday objects teach us about ourselves—and each other? In this episode of Disruption Lab , artist and storyteller Imran Nuri joins us to talk about what happens when you slow down, ask good questions, and truly see the world around you. Imran is the creator of Advice from America , a powerful photojournalism project where he traveled to all of the 48 lower state...

Feeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone—and you’re not without options. In this episode of Disruption Lab , career coach and author Lori Béen shares her wisdom from over 25 years of helping people break out of ruts, shift careers, and pursue work that actually aligns with their purpose. From working with college students to coaching seasoned professionals through reinvention, Lori has seen...

What does it take to be the first? To break through when no one like you has done it before? In this episode of Disruption Lab , NYT bestselling author and Vanderbilt’s Director of Special Projects Andrew Maraniss joins us to explore what it means to be a trailblazer. Known for his powerful books at the intersection of sports and social justice—including Strong Inside , Singled Out , and Inaugural...

In this episode of Disruption Lab , former UFC fighter, NCAA wrestler, teacher, and author Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman shares his journey from the wrestling mat to the octagon to the classroom and beyond. It’s a raw, honest conversation about getting knocked down—physically and emotionally—and what it takes to get back up stronger every time. Charlie talks about the power of persistence, the...

What if work could actually be… fun? In this uplifting episode of Disruption Lab , transformation expert and author Bree Groff challenges the way we think about work—and why fun, meaning, and progress don’t have to be separate things. With years of experience guiding companies like Google, Pfizer, and Target through big change, Bree knows what it takes to create a better way of working—one where p...

What happens when you spend your life climbing the career mountain—only to find the summit is empty? In this episode of Disruption Lab , entrepreneur, investor, and former gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham joins us to explore what it really means to be human in an AI-powered world. Jeff shares the inspiration behind his new book The Last Book Written by a Human and offers insights on purpose...

What does it take to lead when the situation is intense, uncertain, and everything’s on the line? In this episode of Disruption Lab , Army Veteran, combat leader, and NYT bestselling author Matt Eversmann shares what he’s learned about courage, clarity, and composure in the face of chaos. From the battlefields of Somalia (as portrayed in Black Hawk Down ) to boardrooms and leadership training toda...

What if the biggest breakthroughs in your career come from saying yes to the hard stuff—the roles you’re not quite ready for, the problems no one wants, the uncertainty everyone avoids? In this episode of The Disruption Lab , NYT bestselling author and leadership expert Liz Wiseman shares why she believes her own success came from what she calls a naive yes . We explore the difference between ordi...

In this premiere episode of Disruption Lab, host Patrick Leddin sits down with Sumeet Chabria, Founder and CEO of ThoughtLinks, a strategic advisory firm specializing in AI and enterprise transformation for banking and capital markets. With decades of C-suite leadership at Bank of America and HSBC, Sumeet brings unparalleled insights into how AI is reshaping our work and lives. They delve into the...

Disruption isn’t coming—it’s already here. Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or chasing a dream, curveballs are part of life. Disruption Lab helps you turn them into breakthroughs. Hosted by Patrick Leddin and inspired by his book Disrupt Everything and Win (with James Patterson), each episode brings bold ideas and real stories to help you thrive in a fast-changing world. Disruption...