Intentional Change

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Welcome to Intentional Change, the podcast dedicated to helping business owners and leaders navigate the complexities of growth, technology, and change with intentionality and purpose. Hosted by Shawn FitzGerald and Joshua McNary, this show dives deep into the strategies, tools, and mindsets that empower businesses to scale, adapt, and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Each episode offers a blend of thought-provoking discussions and expert guest interviews, delivering actionable insights on topics like effective communication, leveraging technology, managing change, and building innovative teams. Whether you’re a small business owner, corporate leader, or startup entrepreneur, our goal is to help you make smarter decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve sustainable growth. With a focus on practical advice and real-world examples, Intentional Change is your go-to resource for mastering the art of intentional business leadership. Join us biweekly for 30-minute episodes packed with wisdom, inspiration, and strategies to take your business to the next level.

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Episodes

Creating Meaningful Change: Lessons from Lindsay Leahy’s Take It All Apart

In this episode of Intentional Change, host Joshua McNary and co-host Shawn FitzGerald sit down with Lindsay Leahy, an executive coach, USA Today bestselling author, and founder of The Restoration Project . Often called a “business therapist” by her clients, Lindsay has a unique gift for guiding leaders through complexity and helping them rediscover clarity and alignment in their lives and organizations. Lindsay shares her journey from a successful sales career to launching her own coaching busi...

Aug 15, 2025•44 min•Ep. 10

Burn the Boat: A Bold Approach to Business Acquisitions with Dr. Brett Vowles

Thinking about buying a business instead of building one from scratch? In this episode of Intentional Change , chiropractor and acquisition strategist Dr. Brett Vowles breaks down why most acquisitions fail—and how to avoid the biggest mistakes. He reveals the simple but powerful framework he uses to assess every opportunity: Plan, People, and Process . You’ll also learn how his “burn the boats” mindset helps him commit to bold moves without retreat. Whether you're considering your first purchas...

Aug 01, 2025•43 min•Ep. 9

Expansive Impact: Resilience, Presence, & Purpose in Leadership with Sarah Young

In this episode of Intentional Change, host Joshua McNary is joined by Sarah Young, author of Expansive Impact and founder of Zing Collaborative . Together, they dive into what it truly means to lead with compassion, courage, and clarity in everyday moments—whether you’re steering a growing business, scaling a team, or simply striving to show up more intentionally in your own life. Sarah shares insights from her journey building Zing Collaborative and discusses her book, which offers a practical...

Jul 15, 2025•43 min•Ep. 8

Just Do It: Starting With An Exit Plan with Christy Jones

Too many business owners avoid the hardest question until it’s too late: What’s your exit strategy? In this powerful episode of Intentional Change , host Shawn FitzGerald and co-host Joshua McNary talk with Christy Jones, founder of Clarity Business Coaching, about her remarkable journey from growing up in a family-owned auto body shop to building a multi-location business — and selling it on her terms. Christy shares how watching her father and uncle avoid succession planning fueled her commitm...

Jul 01, 2025•40 min•Ep. 7

Self-Leadership for Business: Next Action Thinking & Trusting the Process of Growth with Brad Farris

In this episode of Intentional Change podcast, hosts Joshua McNary and Shawn FitzGerald are joined by Brad Farris of Anchor Advisors , a seasoned executive leadership coach known for helping founders break through the common growth ceilings in their businesses. They dig into practical approaches to leadership, including how to avoid the trap of over-planning, the power of taking small, achievable next steps toward your biggest goals, and why it's just as important to develop self-leadership as i...

Jun 16, 2025•38 min•Ep. 6

Fearless Sharing and Building Deeper Trust: Leadership Lessons with Steve Vaught

In this episode, host Shawn FitzGerald chats with leadership facilitator Steve Vaught to explore how meaningful relationships, safe spaces, and intentional communication create lasting impact in leadership. Steve shares why he regularly sends curated articles to peers—not as a strategy, but as a way to show care, spark conversation, and deepen connection. He also opens up about the importance of creating trusted environments where mid-level managers can talk openly, get support, and work through...

May 30, 2025•35 min•Ep. 5

The Practice of Leading Leaders: Building Ownership, Feedback, and Future Leadership with Mike Wagner

In this episode, host Shawn FitzGerald chats with Mike Wagner of White Rabbit Group to dive deep into the messy human side of leadership. Mike unpacks what leadership really means—and why it’s more about practice than position. He also walks through the four foundational habits every leader needs, how to build trust through regular feedback, and why so many businesses unintentionally set their leaders up to fail. If you’ve ever wondered how to create a stronger leadership culture without adding ...

May 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 4

Networking Without the Yuck: Danny Beyer Talks Creating Real Value in Every Connection

Networking often gets a bad rap, conjuring images of sales pitches, shallow transactions, and overwhelming social pressure. But as Danny Beyer —a financial advisor, mayor, author, and seasoned networker—shares, it doesn’t have to be that way. From busting the myth that networking is just about collecting business cards, to building authentic relationships one meaningful conversation at a time, Danny reveals practical tips to make networking feel natural and rewarding. Whether you’re an introvert...

May 01, 2025•32 min•Ep. 3

Aligning Communication Tactics with Business Goals: Shawn FitzGerald on Intentional Change

Welcome to another episode of Intentional Change, the podcast dedicated to guiding business owners and leaders through the challenges of growth, technology, and change with purpose and clarity. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of business communication with Shawn FitzGerald, a communication solutions consultant at Level Up Media Interactive. Shawn, who also co-hosts this podcast with Joshua McNary, brings over 30 years of experience in live video production and corporate communicatio...

Apr 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2

Making Technology Your Ally: Joshua McNary Discusses Intentional Strategy in Business

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Intentional Change," hosted by Shawn FitzGerald. In this episode, we dive deep into the convoluted world of business technology with our guest, Joshua McNary, a seasoned business technologist. If you're a business owner who's feeling overwhelmed by the rapid evolution of tech tools or struggling to see the return on your tech investments, this is the conversation you need to tune into. Joshua shares his insights on how to strategically integrate technology in...

Apr 01, 2025•48 min•Ep. 1

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