Shine A Light

What if the way you choose relationships… is wired to fail? In this episode of Shine A Light, Christine Miles sits down with Dr. Chris (Coach Chris) to unpack the hidden patterns driving who we're attracted to, and why chemistry alone can lead us into the wrong relationships. Drawing from his background in medicine and emotional intelligence coaching, Chris breaks down attachment styles, nervous s...

What if one small moment of kindness could completely reshape your life? In this powerful episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with speaker and author Pam Dwyer to explore how a childhood marked by trauma, abuse, and survival led to a breakthrough philosophy that now helps thousands transform their lives. From being unseen and unheard to discovering the life-changing impact of feeli...

What if the biggest problem in your relationships… is something you've never been taught? In this episode of Shine A Light, Christine Miles sits down with educator and author Ari Gerzon-Kessler to unpack a hidden gap affecting schools, workplaces, and families alike: the inability to truly listen. Drawing from decades in education and leadership, Ari shares how mistrust between parents and educato...

What if the way you lead could mean the difference between failure and survival? In this powerful conversation, Christine Miles sits down with retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling to explore leadership under the highest stakes imaginable—from commanding 90,000 troops to writing letters to his sons before going to war, unsure if he'd return. Together, they unpack what truly drives people, how g...

What if everything you've been taught about leadership, HR, and workplace culture is wrong? In this powerful episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with Dr. Lauran Starr—a bold, unapologetic disruptor redefining what it means to lead people and build culture. From growing up in poverty to becoming a Chief People Officer with multiple doctorates, Lauran shares how her lived experience...

What if the thing you think disqualifies you… is actually the start of your greatest strength? In this episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning Officer at BDO, workforce futurist, and author of The Trusted Learning Advisor and Hidden Value. Keith shares his powerful journey from being a high school dropout navigating homelessness and self-doubt to...

What if the biggest problem in our classrooms, companies, and families isn't communication—but the fact that no one is actually listening? In this episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with longtime educator and school leader Sue Szczepkowski, who has spent more than 30 years shaping how students, teachers, and families learn and grow. From the athletic fields to the classroom to lea...

What if the real math crisis isn't about numbers — but about identity? In this powerful episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with national education leader and math expert Beth Zhang to unpack America's math crisis — and why so many of us still believe, "I'm just not a math person." Beth shares her unexpected journey from political science major to leading K–12 math transformation e...

Most leaders think they're emotionally intelligent — the data says otherwise. In this powerful episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with Dr. Ekta Vyas, Chief Human Resources Officer at Keck Medical of USC and expert in organizational transformation, to unpack why emotional intelligence is declining at the exact moment leaders need it most. Drawing from global research, real-world le...

What if the decision you're avoiding is the one that changes everything? In this episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with Amy Lessinger, former President of RE/MAX and creator of The Irreversible Step, to unpack how leaders make bold decisions when the stakes are high and certainty is nowhere in sight. From building a billion-dollar real estate brokerage during the Great Recession...

What if the voice guiding your life isn't the one you should trust? In this powerful conversation, Christine Miles sits down with bestselling author and intuition teacher Happy Ali, whose life was transformed by a near-death experience at 17—and later tested by unimaginable loss. Happy shares how learning to distinguish between the soul, the mind, and the body can change how we make decisions, hea...

A single moment can rewrite everything you believe about life — and Ray Catania learned that firsthand. After surviving a near-death experience at 20, Ray spent decades wrestling with what he saw, felt, and understood on the other side. That journey eventually unlocked intuitive abilities, a new understanding of consciousness, and a mission to help people break free from the subconscious patterns...

AI may be transforming marketing, but the teams behind it still rise—or fall—on human connection. In this episode, two-time CMO and AI-driven go-to-market strategist Lisa Sharapata shares how her early dream of becoming an astronaut unexpectedly shaped her leadership philosophy, her career in marketing, and her ability to align teams like mission control. Lisa opens up about using AI responsibly,...

What if the life that looks perfect on paper is quietly draining your soul? In this powerful conversation, Jeff Munn—a former lawyer turned transformational coach—opens up about the invisible walls that keep high achievers trapped in careers and relationships that no longer fit. From panic attacks in law school to the courage to walk away from "good enough," Jeff shares how learning to listen to h...

What if the fastest way to change your culture is to stop rushing through the conversations that matter most? In this episode, Christine Miles—author, keynote speaker, and creator of The Listening Path—shares a powerful real-world story of an HR team that went from burnout and frustration to becoming strategic leaders inside their organization. Through practical tools, honest reflection, and a tra...

What if everything you've been taught about listening is wrong? In this powerful episode, Christine Miles—therapist turned executive coach and creator of The Listening Path—reveals how a childhood shaped by her mother's hidden pain taught her the deeper truth about human connection. She shares the emotional story behind her life's work and breaks down the three steps that transform listening from...