The Executive Connect Podcast
This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal growth - all while connecting on a human level. No one has all the answers - but by building a community of open-minded and engaged leaders we hope to give you the tools you need to help you find your own path to success.
Episodes
Dmitriy Fomichenko
Website: https://www.sensefinancial.com
HOST:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
EPISODE OVERVIEW:
Feeling the chaos of the stock market tug on your retirement plans? Dmitriy Fomichenko joins Melissa Aarskaug to dive deep into the world of Solo 401(k)s — a powerful strategy for self-employed professionals and small busine...
Justin Vandenbrink
President, Mercenary Sales
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
From the icy oil fields of Canada to high-stakes meetings in Houston boardrooms, Justin Vandenbrink has lived the full spectrum of the energy business. In this episode, he joins host Melissa Aarskaug to talk about making bold career pivots...
Paul O’Brien
Startup Economist & Founder, MediaTech Ventures
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
Think you know startups? Think again. In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Paul O’Brien—startup economist, ecosystem architect, and unapologetic contrarian. Paul challenges everything you...
Simon T. Bailey
Leadership Catalyst | Former Disney Executive
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What separates good leaders from the ones who truly spark transformation? In this inspiring episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Simon T. Bailey—renowned speaker, author, and former Disney leader—to...
Lee Novikoff
Founder, Title Petroleum & Title Group
Host:
Bryan Hancock
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What happens when your Plan B turns into a billion-dollar vision? In this candid episode of Executive Connect, Bryan Hancock talks with Lee Novikoff about his unexpected rise in the oil and gas world. From nearly becoming a securiti...
Michelle Pecak
Founder & CEO, My Vibe | Conscious Leadership Advocate
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What if your "fun side project" was actually your most powerful business asset? In this energizing episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug chats with Michelle Pecak—a former corporate strategist turned co...
Yogashri Pradhan
Petroleum Engineer & Data Analytics Expert | Chevron
Host:
Bryan Hancock
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What does it take to lead in the evolving world of sustainable energy? On this episode of Executive Connect, host Bryan Hancock chats with Yogashri Pradhan, a petroleum engineer and data analytics pro at Chevron, t...
Whitney Faires
Executive Coach | Founder, Whitney Faires Coaching
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What if high performance didn’t mean burnout? On this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug welcomes Whitney Faires, executive coach and creator of the Excellence Equation, to unpack what true leadership looks ...
Ted Smith
Energy Expert | Oil & Gas Investment Strategist
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What do Spindletop, shale, and savvy tax planning have in common? They're all part of the Texas oil story. In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with energy expert Ted Smith to explore the evoluti...
Daniel Mueller
Executive Coach | Leadership Advisor | Culture Strategist
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What’s the real reason some CEOs thrive while others burn out? In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug talks with executive coach Daniel Mueller to unpack the hidden challenges and dynamics facing ...
Fernando Paz
Global Engineering Leader | Innovation Strategist | 20+ Years in Tech
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What does it really take to lead high-performing engineering teams across cultures, time zones, and technologies? In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Fernando Paz—globa...
Roland Wiederaenders
Securities Attorney | FinTech Legal Strategist
Sarah Florer
Corporate & Securities Attorney | Alternative Investment Expert
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
Want to grow your wealth without relying on a traditional 401(k)? In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug dives into the w...
Lee Bratcher
President, Texas Blockchain Council | Bitcoin & Blockchain Policy Advocate
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
Is Texas the next global capital for Bitcoin and blockchain innovation? In this forward-looking episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Lee Bratcher, President of the Tex...
Joseph Franke III
Executive Leader | Team Builder | LinkedIn Strategist
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What does it really take to be a standout leader—and how can LinkedIn give you a competitive edge? In this dynamic episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Joseph Franke III to unpack the secr...
Ted Smith
Oil & Gas Broker | Alternative Investment Expert
Host:
Bryan Hancock
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
Curious about the real drivers behind oil prices—and how to invest wisely in one of the world’s most powerful industries? In this high-impact episode of Executive Connect, host Bryan Hancock sits down with Ted Smith, a vetera...
Katy Katopodis, Judy Sandison, and Qaanitah Hunter
Veteran Journalists | Media Leaders | Truth Advocates
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
Is journalism still the cornerstone of democracy in today’s digital age—or is it fighting for survival? In this powerful episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug brings toge...
Elaine Lin Hering
Author of Unlearning Silence | Leadership & Communication Expert
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What’s the cost of staying silent—and what could happen if you finally spoke up? In this transformative episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Elaine Lin Hering, author of Unl...
Fran Gallagher
Intuitive Coach | Advocate for Mindful Leadership
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
Can intuition really be a leadership tool or is it just fluff for self-help books? In this refreshingly grounded episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug talks with Fran Gallagher, an intuitive coach with a no-nons...
Tanya Friedlander
High-Performance Coach | Former Champion Athlete | Founder of Strategic Coaching Group
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What do world-class athletes and executive leaders have in common? Mental stamina—and lots of it. In this episode of Executive Connect, Tanya Friedlander shares her transition from...
Jeff Holmes
Executive Coach | Leadership Consultant | Founder, Holmes Executive Coaching
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
Can friendship and leadership really coexist at the top? In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug talks with executive coach Jeff Holmes about cracking the code on leadership cl...
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