Get the FREE 5-Day Leadership Reset In this powerful episode of Live Lead Last , James sits down with leadership consultant, author, and longtime friend Kadi Cole to explore what it means to lead through seasons of pain, change, and unexpected turns. From personal loss to professional breakthroughs, Kadi unpacks the tension between calling and challenge—and why our deepest impact often comes on the other side of surrender. Whether you're navigating disappointment or championing the next generati...
Jul 09, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Get the FREE 5-Day Leadership Reset In this solo episode, James unpacks one of the toughest realities of leadership—navigating change. Drawing from personal stories, historical examples, and proven leadership tools, he explains why resistance to change is often more internal than external. You'll learn how to spot the signs that change is needed, what’s really behind resistance (in yourself and others), and how to lead with clarity and compassion through any transition. If you're feeling stuck, ...
Jul 02, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Get the FREE 5-Day Leadership Reset In this episode of the Live Lead Last podcast, James sits down with Dr. Jessica Rimmer—CEO of Solomon Strategic Advisors, GIANT Partner, and author of The Purpose Formula: Learn to Be Fully Alive . Together, they unpack what it really means to live and lead with purpose. Jessica shares a powerful framework—Desires, Design, and Disappointments—that helps leaders uncover their unique calling and stay connected to what matters most. Whether you're navigating a ca...
Jun 25, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Get the FREE 5-Day Leadership Reset What if burnout wasn’t inevitable—and flourishing was possible, even in high-pressure leadership? In this powerful conversation, James Duvall welcomes back mental performance coach and author Justin Brown to unpack the mindsets, practices, and inner work that help leaders thrive. From the five modes of leadership to the neuroscience behind stress and recovery, Justin brings practical, research-backed insight for anyone who wants to lead with purpose, clarity, ...
Jun 18, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 43
What would you think about if you knew your time was almost up? In this powerful conversation, I connect with global leadership expert and GiANT co-founder Jeremie Kubicek to talk about legacy, parenting, the Five Voices framework, and the near-death experience that radically redefined his leadership journey. Jeremie shares practical tools and deeply personal insights—from building Six Summers with his son to shaping leadership cultures across the globe. If you’re a growth-minded leader, parent,...
Jun 11, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 42
What happens when a leader looks successful on the outside but feels like they’re unraveling on the inside? In this opening episode of the Live Lead Last podcast, James Duvall shares his personal journey through burnout, transformation, and the wake-up call that led to the creation of this podcast and its powerful framework: Live. Lead. Last. You’ll learn why leadership must start beneath the surface, how to recognize the seasons you’re in, and how to cultivate the kind of depth that leads to la...
Jun 04, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Important update from James and Lisa about the Live Lead Last Podcast and their new project, Art of Spousing
Mar 14, 2022•3 min•Season 2Ep. 40
This week James talks with Justin Brown the founder of Stay The Course Leadership . Before starting Stay the Course Leadership , Justin had spent the last eight years coaching at multiple levels in the baseball industry. At the age of 26 he became one of the youngest head coaches in the NCAA. Alongside his coaching duties he served as a college athletic administrator as well as an adjunct professor in strategic leadership in sport. After successfully leading two collegiate baseball programs, Jus...
May 03, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 39
James talks with Tyler Reagin, the founder and CEO of Life Giving Company and the author of The Life Giving Leader and his latest book; Leading Things You Didn’t Start: Winning Big When You Inherit People, Places and Possibilities Tyler is also the co-founder of 10TEN Project, a non-profit ministry dedicated to serving pastors, and is the former president of Catalyst, a leadership development organization. Topics of conversation include Tyler's new book, how to transition into new areas of leade...
Apr 26, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 38
James and Lisa talk with author, writing coach, and autism advocate April M Woodard. They discuss her journey as an author and the discovery as an adult of having Asperger syndrome. She shares how she works with her own autistic traits to use writing as a therapeutic outlet. They also discuss April's Romantic Sci-Fi series, the Aeon Chronicles. Other topics include what a coaching or consulting experience would look like, and some tips to help and aspiring writer get started. ___________________...
Apr 19, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Hosts James and Lisa take turns asking each other a series of three questions. James answers questions on topics of personal growth, self-leadership, the thinking wave-length and one of his favorite leadership lessons. He also answers a listeners question on what one thing he would do differently if he could start it again. Lisa answers question on the topics of soul health, how she has overcame the pain of father loss and her search for identity. She also unpacks some key insights about the enn...
Apr 12, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Erik Allen is a serial entrepreneur and avid MMA fan. He is the founder and host of Top Rated MMA and The Erik Allen Show. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, he raised himself from the age of 14. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman and a new chapter was written. Now, Erik and his wife of nearly 15 years and their two children live in Northern Id...
Apr 05, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 35
What does a D1 athlete, drug dealer, pastor, & founder of a coaching company have in common? You might be surprised to learn that these are all stages of life for Kyle Sullivan. It’s quite the journey and all hats have built upon and led to the creation of Unleash the Champ. Kyle founded Unleash the Champ to create powerful moments for people and organizations that lead to experiencing and stepping into the champion they were created to be. With over 10 years of organizational leadership &am...
Mar 29, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 34
On this week's episode, former professional soccer goalkeeper, Jesse Bradley shares the journey that led to the end of his soccer career and the start of following his calling as a pastor. He shares about the movement that his is part of in Seattle Washington where churches are uniting to make a significant difference in the Puget Sound region. Jesse also shares the story behind his passion for adoption and advocacy for caring for kids who do not have parental influences in their lives. ________...
Mar 22, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 33
James Norris is the founder of Handi Capable Fitness (HCF). HCF is a platform designed to help folks achieve their goals—whatever they may be. James shares his story of being born premature and then a life with Cerebral Palsy. that happened due to the oxygen mask coming off his face during a hernia surgery when he was one year old. James decided to transform his physical health in his early twenties and has turned his journey in fitness into a platform of influence to inspire and encourage other...
Mar 15, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This week on James talks with Roman Prokopchuk. Roman is the host of the Digital Savage Experience Podcast and Founder of Nova Zora Digital. He recently teamed up with two other #Clubhouse use moderators to create Real Talk Podcasting. Roman is a first-generation Immigrant, Digital Marketing Leader, and Foster Care Advocate. Roman also interned with the Secret Service and held a top-secret government clearance. He and his wife have taken the pain of their infertility journey and five miscarriag...
Mar 08, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 31
What if there was a tool that could help to think healthier thoughts on a daily basis. A tool that randomly sent texts to your cell phon with daily exercises, encouragement, psychology facts, and more? There is such a tool and it is called Cope Notes. This week, James talks with founder and CEO of Cope Notes, Johnny Crowder. Johnny shares how the creation of Cope Notes came from his own struggles with Bipolar 1, PTSD, schizophrenia and OCD. Johnny is a 28-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx sp...
Mar 01, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Have you ever wondered What are the strengths of a good leader? Or maybe you have wondered about the qualities of a true leader? Maybe you want be identified as a good leader? Dr. Tom Mullins the founding pastor of Christ Fellowship Church is South Florida sits down with James and shares some of his keys to his success as a leader including his ability to connect with high impact leaders, transition from being a football coach into full time ministry and increase his leadership influence after p...
Feb 22, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Have you ever experienced shame? Shame is powerful and can impact the whole trajectory of a person's life. Zach Mathers knows what it is like to live with shame and has experienced the freedom of overcoming shame in his life. Zach found himself struggling with alcohol and the shame attached to it. He dove into counseling and a road of discovering the roots behind his addiction and the resources he needed to stay sober. Through that journey, he had to address the shame he felt from his actions in...
Feb 15, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 28
What if there was a way to make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex without make-up, surgery, miracle diets or pills? Lisa and James talk with Kimberly Beam Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper about attraction, love, tips for a great Valentines Day. Kimberly also shares her powerful origin story of how she got involved with Marriage Helper and she and her husband's journey of adopting two kids from India. LIVE LEAD LAST Resources: Connect with us on Instagram Join us in our Facebook Group Yo...
Feb 08, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 27
James and Lisa talk with author and Dove Award-winning songwriter Micheal Neale about "being made to make" and the seven words that frame his creative process. LIVE LEAD LAST Resources: Connect with us on Instagram Join us in our Facebook Group Connect with James on Instagram Connect with Lisa on Instagram James blogs at: thejamesduvall.com Guest Resources: Connect with Michael on Instagram Connect with Michael on Facebook Connect with Michael on Twitter Website: MichaelNeale.com Additional Reso...
Feb 01, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 26
James and Lisa interview Sweepstakes Guru Rachel Travis who has won over $400K in cash and prizes. She share her story of how she first started entering sweepstakes and some of the crazy things she has won. Rachel also shares how her abundance mindset has helped her turn a personal hobby into a passion for teaching people how to also enter and win sweepstakes through her Sweepstakes Masterclass . LIVE LEAD LAST Resources: Connect with us on Instagram Join us in our Facebook Group Connect with Ja...
Jan 25, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This week James talks with speaker, executive coach, author and podcaster Ryan Leak. Ryan is known as an ultimate risk taker. Some of the topics discussed include; how Ryan popped the question and had a surprise wedding to his wife Amanda on the same day, Ryan's journey of trying out for the Phoenix Sun's and failing, and the impact that Dr. Martin Luther King has had on Ryan's life and leadership. LIVE LEAD LAST Resources: Connect with us on Instagram Join us in our Facebook Group Connect with ...
Jan 18, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 24
It is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. CEO of the A21 campaign, Nick Caine joins the show. James and Lisa share some information about the scope of human trafficking in the world and recount their adventures to raise money and awareness to fight human trafficking. LIVE LEAD LAST Resources: Connect with us on Instagram Join us in our Facebook Group Connect with James on Instagram Connect with Lisa on Instagram James blogs at: thejamesduvall.com Guest Resources: Connect with Nick on Insta...
Jan 11, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 23
James and Lisa kick-off the new year and a new season of the podcast with a fun interview of each other. Hear what goals and aspirations Lisa and James have for 2021. They will also share their favorite books from 2020 and announce a giveaway of one of their favorite personal growth tools. LIVE LEAD LAST Resources: Connect with us on Instagram Join us in our Facebook Group Connect with James on Instagram Connect with Lisa on Instagram James blogs at: thejamesduvall.com SCRIBE Bible Journal Natio...
Jan 04, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 22
James and Lisa talk about the new podcast season. They share the things that will stay the same and things that will be added. New Season begins January 4th. LIVE LEAD LAST Resources: Connect with us on Instagram Join us in our Facebook Group Connect with James on Instagram Connect with Lisa on Instagram James blogs at: thejamesduvall.com...
Dec 28, 2020•5 min
In this last episode of season one, James and lisa talk with Nathan and Tricia LaGrange and learn about their new endeavor to launch Refreshing the Refreshers; a retreat for leaders in Georgia, near Lake Lanier. They share their journey that has led them to sell their home in Indianapolis and step into this new opportunity to care for leaders. So many leaders are beaten up by life and just need a space to recover. Nathan and Tricia share their vision to help leaders with their strategy for R.E.S...
Dec 21, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
James talks with global adventurer John Beede, who has climbed to the top of the tallest mountain on every continent, including Mount Everest. They discuss John's definition of manliness, his ordeal with PTSD and his newest book, The Warrior Challenge: 8 Quests for Boys to Grow Up with Kindness, Courage, and Grit. Show Notes: LIVE LEAD LAST Resources: Connect with us on Instagram Join us in our Facebook Group Connect with James on Instagram Connect with Lisa on Instagram James blogs at: thejames...
Dec 14, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode James talks with Dr. Jose Rodriguez (Dr. J) about how he overcame being a high school drop out, PTSD after serving in Desert Shield, and a life of drugs and alcohol to go back go school and complete a GED and then continue schooling to earn a phD. They also discuss Dr. J's podcast, "The Attitude Zone" and his new book "Authentic Faith". James and Lisa conclude the podcast by sharing some thoughts on the importance of a positive attitude and some practical ways to maintain a posit...
Dec 07, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 19
James and Lisa interview Jesse Eubanks, founder of Love Thy Neighborhood and host of the Love Thy Neighborhood and the Enneacast podcasts. Topics they discuss include: The vision and mission of Love Thy Neighborhood Jesse's journey with the Enneagram Jesse's workbook Mapping Your Enneagram Story The impact of personal dignity on an individual's identity Orthodoxy, Orthopraxy, and Orthopathy How we have moved from an Enneagram 3 culture to and Enneagram 6 culture How Jesus empathizes with ...
Nov 30, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 18
