Part One. Ever left a toxic boss or workplace, hoping for a fresh start, only to land in the same chaos at your new job? It’s a frustratingly common cycle. The truth is, office politics are everywhere. From power plays and subtle maneuvers to that colleague who always seems to win, navigating workplace dynamics can be exhausting. In this two-part series, leadership expert Jennifer Selby Long joins me to unpack why office politics happen, how some people thrive in politically charged environments...
Nov 25, 2024•26 min•Ep. 79
Part Two. I’m joined by Nellie Wartoft, someone I like to call the chief change officer behind change leaders. Originally from Europe, she’s spent years in Asia—especially Singapore—working across cultures. Now based in the U.S., Nellie is the founder and CEO of Tiger Hall, a tech-driven platform helping organizations navigate change more effectively. This is part two of a two-part series. In these episodes, we’ll dive into navigating cultural differences across three regions, why most change in...
Nov 24, 2024•24 min•Ep. 78
Part One. I’m joined by Nellie Wartoft, someone I like to call the chief change officer behind change leaders. Originally from Europe, she’s spent years in Asia—especially Singapore—working across cultures. Now based in the U.S., Nellie is the founder and CEO of Tiger Hall, a tech-driven platform helping organizations navigate change more effectively. This is part one of a two-part series. In these episodes, we’ll dive into navigating cultural differences across three regions, why most change in...
Nov 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 77
Part Two. In this 2-part series, we sat down with Robert MacPhee. From parking cars to co-piloting lives, Robert has gone full throttle with his best-selling book Living a Values-Based Life A former right-hand man to Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Jack Canfield, Robert now helps people figure out their life’s GPS—or rather, their VBS (Values-Based System). Why are we so bad at knowing what we actually value? How can aligning your actions with your core values make work feel less like work? And why ...
Nov 22, 2024•23 min•Ep. 76
Part One. In this 2-part series, we sat down with Robert MacPhee. From parking cars to co-piloting lives, Robert has gone full throttle with his best-selling book Living a Values-Based Life A former right-hand man to Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Jack Canfield, Robert now helps people figure out their life’s GPS—or rather, their VBS (Values-Based System). Why are we so bad at knowing what we actually value? How can aligning your actions with your core values make work feel less like work? And why ...
Nov 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 75
Ral West is the kind of person you meet and immediately think, “Wow, she’s lived a life.” Over 40 years as an entrepreneur, her story is full of twists and turns. In her mid-twenties, she took a leap and started her first business. That was just the beginning. For 25 years, she and her husband ran a charter air service between Alaska and Hawaii, flying wide-body jets. Eventually, they sold it to Alaska Airlines—a huge milestone, but not the end of her journey. She’s owned small cruise ships, inv...
Nov 20, 2024•27 min•Ep. 74
Part Two. Today’s guest is Erin Diehl, founder and CEO of Improve It, a company that uses improv to help teams grow and thrive. Like me, she’s also a top podcast host! From a young age, Erin dreamed of becoming a talk show host. Why did she choose that path? And how did her journey lead her to combine improv and business? I told Erin, “You’re in the business of joy.” But beyond joy, we also talked about failure. Erin calls herself a “failfluencer”—a blend of failure and influence. This two-part ...
Nov 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 73
Part One. Today’s guest is Erin Diehl, founder and CEO of Improve It, a company that uses improv to help teams grow and thrive. Like me, she’s also a top podcast host! From a young age, Erin dreamed of becoming a talk show host. Why did she choose that path? And how did her journey lead her to combine improv and business? I told Erin, “You’re in the business of joy.” But beyond joy, we also talked about failure. Erin calls herself a “failfluencer”—a blend of failure and influence. This two-part ...
Nov 18, 2024•22 min•Ep. 72
Part Two. I sit down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a former professional gymnast who started her journey at just four years old and went on to join the U.S. Gymnastics Team. In her own words, gymnastics is a perfect example of resilience—you literally fall down and get back up, all day, every day, as you learn new skills. That mindset became part of Nina’s DNA, and it carried her through some incredible twists and turns. From the heartbreak of not making the Olympic team to leaving the sport for goo...
Nov 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 71
Part One. I sit down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a former professional gymnast who started her journey at just four years old and went on to join the U.S. Gymnastics Team. In her own words, gymnastics is a perfect example of resilience—you literally fall down and get back up, all day, every day, as you learn new skills. That mindset became part of Nina’s DNA, and it carried her through some incredible twists and turns. From the heartbreak of not making the Olympic team to leaving the sport for goo...
Nov 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 70
Part Two. In 2022, an accident left Erica Sosna, Author of The Career Equation , paralysed, facing months of recovery, and re-learning to walk. Yet, she is grateful, even through pain and uncertainty, to have rediscovered her own resilience and purpose. Over two years, she has fought her way back to walking, rebuilt her business, and found a new mission in helping others. Key Highlights of Our Interview: Speaking the Same Career Language: The Foundation of The Career Equation “The Career Equatio...
Nov 15, 2024•20 min•Ep. 69
Part One. In 2022, an accident left Erica Sosna, Author of The Career Equation , paralysed, facing months of recovery, and re-learning to walk. Yet, she is grateful, even through pain and uncertainty, to have rediscovered her own resilience and purpose. Over two years, she has fought her way back to walking, rebuilt her business, and found a new mission in helping others. Key Highlights of Our Interview: Two Jobs, Two Failures: A Gut Check Moment “After two roles that didn’t work out as planned,...
Nov 14, 2024•26 min•Ep. 68
Part Two. We dive into an extraordinary journey of resilience with Athena Brownson. At the peak of her real estate career—feeling invincible and unstoppable—Athena’s life took an unexpected turn. Strange health issues appeared, and she was eventually diagnosed with Lyme disease, a condition that would change everything. For the past eight years, Athena has lived in chronic pain, relying on plasma transfusions four days each month just to keep going. Her life now revolves around battling this dis...
Nov 13, 2024•25 min•Ep. 67
Part One. We dive into an extraordinary journey of resilience with Athena Brownson. At the peak of her real estate career—feeling invincible and unstoppable—Athena’s life took an unexpected turn. Strange health issues appeared, and she was eventually diagnosed with Lyme disease, a condition that would change everything. For the past eight years, Athena has lived in chronic pain, relying on plasma transfusions four days each month just to keep going. Her life now revolves around battling this dis...
Nov 12, 2024•29 min•Ep. 66
Part Three. Today’s episode has a unique twist: I’m interviewing a storytelling expert to share his own story. My guest, Chris Hare, is a strategic narrative advisor and coach for companies like Amazon and Microsoft, guiding leaders and executives with his approach, Atomic Storytelling . His method breaks down complex stories into their core, resonant elements. In this three-part series, we’ll journey through Chris’s experiences in three stages. On Wednesday, in Part 1, we explored his expertise...
Nov 08, 2024•24 min•Ep. 65
Part Two. Today’s episode has a unique twist: I’m interviewing a storytelling expert to share his own story. My guest, Chris Hare, is a strategic narrative advisor and coach for companies like Amazon and Microsoft, guiding leaders and executives with his approach, Atomic Storytelling . His method breaks down complex stories into their core, resonant elements. In this three-part series, we’ll journey through Chris’s experiences in three stages. Yesterday, in Part 1, we explored his expertise in h...
Nov 07, 2024•36 min•Ep. 64
Part One. Today’s episode has a unique twist: I’m interviewing a storytelling expert to share his own story. My guest, Chris Hare, is a strategic narrative advisor and coach for companies like Amazon and Microsoft, guiding leaders and executives with his approach, Atomic Storytelling . His method breaks down complex stories into their core, resonant elements. In this three-part series, we’ll journey through Chris’s experiences in three stages. Today, in Part 1, we’ll explore his expertise in hel...
Nov 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 63
Part Two. Who couldn’t use a bit more happiness? In this two-part series, we dive into the journey of Rahshea Cardiff, VP of Partnerships at Happy Companies —a venture dedicated to building happier, healthier workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in people management across big names like Best Buy, Starbucks, and Microsoft, Rahshea is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences. But her story goes beyond the corporate world; she’s faced deep personal challenges, including th...
Nov 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 62
Part One. Who couldn’t use a bit more happiness? In this two-part series, we dive into the journey of Rahshea Cardiff, VP of Partnerships at Happy Companies —a venture dedicated to building happier, healthier workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in people management across big names like Best Buy, Starbucks, and Microsoft, Rahshea is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences. But her story goes beyond the corporate world; she’s faced deep personal challenges, including th...
Nov 03, 2024•29 min•Ep. 61
Part Two. Thinking about leaving Corporate America? Or maybe you’ve already taken the leap and are still navigating the journey? This episode is tailor-made for you. Today’s guest, Alison Stewart, made a bold move from a decade-long career in finance and insurance into the fast-paced world of startups. A switch she made in the midst of the pandemic. Even more inspiring? She landed this opportunity through networking on LinkedIn. While many of us turn to LinkedIn for job searches, skepticism arou...
Nov 01, 2024•34 min•Ep. 60
Part One. Thinking about leaving Corporate America? Or maybe you’ve already taken the leap and are still navigating the journey? This episode is tailor-made for you. Today’s guest, Alison Stewart, made a bold move from a decade-long career in finance and insurance into the fast-paced world of startups. A switch she made in the midst of the pandemic. Even more inspiring? She landed this opportunity through networking on LinkedIn. While many of us turn to LinkedIn for job searches, skepticism arou...
Oct 31, 2024•23 min•Ep. 59
We’re joined by Paul Austin, founder and CEO of Third Wave , who champions the responsible use of psychedelics for personal and leadership development. While psychedelics remain illegal in many places and continue to be the subject of ongoing legal and medical debate, Paul is educating the world on their potential benefits and the transformative role they could play in enhancing mental clarity, creativity, and growth. As the host, I offer this forum as a space for diverse voices to share their t...
Oct 30, 2024•40 min•Ep. 58
So, you want to quit your job?! You’ve hit a roadblock. Every morning, you’re dragging yourself out of bed, dreading the workday ahead. The office vibe feels off, politics and gossip are draining, deadlines are relentless. You think the only escape is to quit—maybe loudly, maybe quietly. But our guest, Author of "Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job" , Darcy Eikenberg says, “No, you don’t have to quit to save your career.” How? In today's episode, Darcy and I dive...
Oct 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 57
Part Two. How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today’s guest, Monte Wood. Like me, she does it because she wants to make things better for the next person. Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has worked with industry legends like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers and Andy Jassy. He’s learned from them, his mentors, and his mother what generosity truly means a...
Oct 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 56
Part One. How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today’s guest, Monte Wood. Like me, she does it because she wants to make things better for the next person. Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has worked with industry legends like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers and Andy Jassy. He’s learned from them, his mentors, and his mother what generosity truly means a...
Oct 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 55
Part Two. Social media has trained us to treat connections like disposable apps—add a “friend” in a second, remove them just as easily. But what happens when we treat relationships this way? Without sustainable connections, how can we collaborate, build strong teams, or achieve lasting outcomes? In the last episode, I sat down with Edward J. van Luinen and Tricia Cerrone to explore the power of connection and collaboration. That is part one of a two-part series where we looked at how they had tu...
Oct 23, 2024•34 min•Ep. 54
Part One. Social media has trained us to treat connections like disposable apps—add a “friend” in a second, remove them just as easily. But what happens when we treat relationships this way? Without sustainable connections, how can we collaborate, build strong teams, or achieve lasting outcomes? In this episode, I sit down with Tricia Cerrone and Edward J. van Luinen to explore the power of connection and collaboration. This is part one of a two-part series where we look at how they turned a pos...
Oct 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 53
Part Two. What began as a simple idea to honor a friend has now become a global movement. The 24 Hour Race is the largest student-run event combating human trafficking. In this episode, we explore how a one-time charity event turned into an ongoing mission, with thousands of students raising 20 millions for a noble cause. Key Highlights of Our Interview: From the Wilderness to the Workplace: Business Team Building 401 “Business is a watered-down version of an expedition, and an expedition is a h...
Oct 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 52
Part One. What began as a simple idea to honor a friend has now become a global movement. The 24 Hour Race is the largest student-run event combating human trafficking. In this episode, we explore with the Founder and Executive Chairman of 24 Hour Race, Chris Schrader, how a one-time charity event turned into an ongoing mission, with thousands of students raising 20 millions for a noble cause. Key Highlights of Our Interview: How a Teenage Charity Event Turned into a Global Phenomenon Fighting H...
Oct 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 51
Part Two. I used to work in LA for TCW Asset Management, where I managed billion-dollar funds for institutions alongside the Bond King, Jeffrey Gundlach, focusing on bond and credit portfolios. Today, I’m meeting someone else from LA, but with a different angle on investment—precious metals like gold and silver. Our guest, Collin Plume, is here to talk about something often overlooked and undervalued. But don’t worry—this isn’t a sales pitch on buying gold or silver. Collin and I will dive into ...
Oct 16, 2024•37 min•Ep. 50
