Leadership School

Ever wondered how you can make a difference in your everyday life? Today, we've got Brian Unell, CEO of VantageHealthai and author of Everyday Leadership, You Will Make a Difference, on the show to help you do just that. With a fascinating journey that started with a statistics degree and led him through consulting and healthcare, Brian shares invaluable insights on leadership and company culture that will leave you inspired.<...

Ever wonder what it takes to navigate the complexities of a boardroom? Sharon Critchlow, an accomplished executive director, accountant, and speaker, joins us to share her journey from a small English town to making her mark in the world of finance and leadership. An expert in the intricate dynamics of board service, Sharon lends her insight on understanding agendas, presenting papers, and the critical role of being a friend within...

Can you imagine turning a struggling local music festival into a half-billion-dollar enterprise? That's the compelling story of our guest today, Daniel Sims, a consultant, author, and a true leader in developing funding systems. Raised in Helena, Arkansas, Daniel’s journey from his modest roots in the nonprofit world to his current work in philanthropy and organizational change is nothing short of inspirational. He gives us an...

Ever wondered if it is possible to transform a disheartened team into a high-performing, harmonious unit? Join us as we navigate a remarkable journey with Wayne Beringer, the mastermind behind an astounding change at Boeing, where he raised employee satisfaction from a mere 52% to an impressive 90% in just five years. Wayne, with his diverse background in fields like marketing and PR, offers a holistic view on leadership that goes ...

Ever wondered what's it like to make a major career transition? Join me, as I sit down with the inspiring Carol Fabrizio, a former lawyer turned executive coach and leadership consultant. Carol's journey is filled with insightful tips about navigating transitions, embracing the discomfort of change, and the importance of listening to our intuition. Her experiences shed light on the critical aspects of reshaping one's...

Are you ready to harness the transformative power of courage in your leadership journey? Join me as I dive deep into this pivotal topic with leadership guru, Cindy Solomon, who has spent decades researching and teaching the concept of courage. Together, we unravel the essence of courage, debunking the myth that it's the absence of fear and instead embracing it as a skill that can be learned, honed, and applied in any leadershi...

Imagine rising through the ranks to become one of the youngest COOs at 24, negotiating a side hustle into a full-time gig, and all the while, maintaining a strong sense of authenticity. That's the journey of our guest, Victoria Pelletier. With over 20 years of leadership under her belt, Victoria is a master of navigating professional success and personal priorities, all while staying grounded and true to herself. 

Wha...

What if you found your life's purpose from a young girl who had never heard of pajamas? That's the compelling journey of Genevieve Piturro, the founder of The Pajama Program. Discover how a simple garment ignited a global nonprofit distributing over 7 million pairs of pajamas to children worldwide, and even inspired the establishment of two reading centers! Prepare to be moved by Genevieve's story of finding joy amid...

Have you ever had to learn leadership skills the hard way? Join us for an enlightening conversation with our guest, Deb Coviello, as she shares her journey from STEM professional to vice president of Quality for a major company. We discuss practical advice on how to give good feedback that can have a huge impact and other strategies to help leaders transform their leadership.

Through her experiences, Deb founded her compan...

Imagine going from living in the worst apartment in your city to becoming a millionaire by the age of 30. Our guest, Jean-Luc Boissonneault , did just that. Join us as we explore his incredible journey of self-development, from his experiences in sports and bodybuilding to his transition into entrepreneurship. Discover how having a clear vision, staying focused, and working hard to avoid distractions led him to financial success an...

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of developing young leaders in athletics? Join me as I sit down with Monique AJ Smith, a leadership strategist who has built her career on identifying and coaching the next generation of leaders in sports. From her beginnings as a natural-born leader, Monique shares her journey of becoming an athletic director at just 28 years old and how her unique approach to leadership development has helped c...

Have you ever wondered how to create a culture of transformation within your company? Today, we had an amazing conversation with Heather Haas, president of ADVISA, who shared her experience transitioning from a sixth-grade teacher to leading a leader and culture development firm. She enlightened us with her insights about the difference between training and transformation, the importance of intentional choices, and how understandin...

Have you ever felt like you were not good enough to do your job? Have you felt like you just weren't worthy? If so, you are not alone. It is a common experience called Imposter Syndrome.  The good news is that it can be overcome! Our guest, Stacy Brookman, joins us to discuss

• her Remarkable Resilience Routine
• emotional boundaries
• flipping the script
• and so many more amazing concepts!

Women leaders who want to eliminate imp...

Is flipping a coin a logical way to make a decision? Well, when Rob Patterson was the CEO of a major hotel brand during Covid, he did just that - and his decision helped thousands of people in crisis. 

He wrote about his experience in "Flip and Decide with Confidence", and tells the entire story in this episode of Leadership School. 

About Rob:

Rob is the former CEO of a major hotel brand turned motivational speake...

Communication - we know we need it. Have you ever struggled to get your team to be a cohesive unit working toward the same goal? It's because of communication. Ulrike Seminati has a way of getting people to buy into your vision. You'll be inspired by her story while you find creative ways to...

• Find the motivation of your audience
• Empower yourself
• Create a non-toxic workplace

As a well-established coach and consultan...

Have you ever wondered how to manage seasons of chaos in your organization? In this episode I visit with Tajan Renderos to discuss how she facilitates change within organizations that ask for her help. 

During this episode we will discuss:

• 360 Reviews
• MCDC Process
• Surviving VUCA

Tajan B. Renderos, MPH, ACC, Tajan is a credentialed Leadership Development Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Tajan Renderos Coaching, LLC. She ...

There's a phrase that says "It's lonely at the top." Today, we are talking with Nick Jonsson as he shares just how lonely he got and how he recovered from the burnout the loneliness created.  We will talk about 

• how he ended up at his bottom
• how he recovered
• and how he is maintaining his recovery

*Trigger warning* In this episode we briefly discuss substance abuse and suicide. If you or someone you know is ...

Have you ever just wanted to press reset and change everything? Have you ever noticed something that needed changed but weren't sure how to facilitate that? In today's episode with guest Dr. Karuna Ramanathan, we discuss just that.  We also talk about

• how to coordinate large group conversations
• how to encourage people to make changes
• 251 storytelling
• and so much more!

Karuna Ramanathan is a transformational leadership...

Did you know that burnout is an actual medical diagnosis? In this episode, we are going to discuss how to prevent and recover from burnout using the Cha-Cha. We are going to dive into how to:

• Connect
• Heal
• and Act

to help keep yourself operating at your best.

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