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About Chris Chris’s passion is helping entrepreneurs achieve their vision by enabling them to get more of what they want from their businesses. He does this by transforming the traditional business mindset into a more disciplined, execution-focused, military-inspired approach. Having spent nine years in military and civilian law enforcement roles—leading others at a young age—he draws on the best of his leadership training and real-world experience across both military and business environments. He is currently authoring his first book, The Business Sergeant’s Field Manual: Military-Grade Business Execution Without All the Yelling and Push-Ups. In it, he outlines a practical framework for building high-performance teams that “re-enlist” every quarter by embracing a structured leadership style and implementing a simple, proven business operating system that keeps all aspects of the organization aligned. At the core of his approach is EOS® (the Entrepreneurial Operating System), created by Gino Wickman. He considers EOS the “silver bullet” for business execution. EOS is a comprehensive, proven system that integrates a holistic business model with a complete set of simple tools designed to align and synchronize every part of an organization—helping businesses achieve the results they’ve always wanted. More than 5,000 companies have used EOS to take their organizations to the next level. Through EOS, leadership teams experience: Vision: Ensuring everyone in the organization is 100% aligned on where the company is going and how it will get there. Traction: Building discipline and accountability so teams consistently execute on that vision. Healthy: Creating a cohesive, functional leadership team—because great organizations require leaders who truly work well together. Today We Talked About Background Military Service Agentic AI EOS – Entrepreneurial Operating System Vision Values Mission Goals Rocks Long-term Issues People right people in the right seats Data What are your metrics?  Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Issues 7 Day Action Items Process Traction Bring the vision down GoExpand – AI Connect with Chris Business Sargent LinkedIn GoExpand Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Tyler Tyler Wells is a veteran software engineer, entrepreneur, and podcast host with more than 25 years of experience building complex systems at scale. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of BrainGrid AI, where he leads innovation at the intersection of data, AI, and intelligent infrastructure. Prior to BrainGrid, Tyler spent time at Twilio and Skype, contributing to high-growth tech environments. In 2021, he left Twilio to launch his own venture. Tyler is a passionate investor, proud father, and husband who brings a practical, battle-tested perspective to conversations about AI, data strategy, engineering leadership, and entrepreneurship. Today We Talk About Background Building with AI AI Product Management Specifications Get good at the tools Use AI against itself Ask it Scale yourself Use hooks for your specs Connect with Tyler LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Marissa Marissa is an executive coach and leadership development expert who coaches high-achieving senior leaders in need of external perspective. Her career spans academia, consulting, and corporate leadership, giving her a well-rounded point of view on how leaders are groomed and supported for the future. She has designed executive education programs at Thunderbird School of Global Management and the University of Arizona, built large-scale experiential and simulation-based leadership programs with BTS (a global consulting firm), and led enterprise-wide talent and leadership strategies as Director of Global Leadership Development at Vanguard and Visa. Through her firm, mFluence Coaching & Consulting, Marissa partners with leaders to translate insight into action—helping them adopt new mindsets, shift behaviors, and achieve measurable results in both their professional and personal lives. She measures success by her clients’ breakthroughs: the “aha” moments that lead to lasting change. What sets Marissa apart is her ability to bring three lenses to every engagement: academic rigor (for proven, evidence-based science), external consulting expertise, and firsthand corporate experience developing senior leaders. She understands leadership theory and how it works in real organizational life when the rubber meets the road. Today We Talked About Background Leadership Emotional Intelligence What Coaches don’t do What Coaches do EQ Assessments Happiness Improving your EQ Self-Awareness Connect With Marissa LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Louise Louis Carter is the founder and CEO of Most Loved Workplace® and Best Practice Institute. He’s an organizational psychologist who helps leaders understand what actually makes people love where they work — and how that shows up in performance, reputation, and results. Louis created the Love of Workplace Index™ and SPARK™ framework, which use real employee sentiment and behavioral data to measure trust, respect, and emotional connection at work. His research powers the annual Most Loved Workplaces® rankings featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Economist. Beyond research, Louis builds and advises AI-enabled platforms that translate culture into real-world signals used by leaders, candidates, and modern search and AI systems. He’s the author of In Great Company and a frequent voice on leadership, culture, and the future of work. Today We Talked About Background Most Loved Workplace Volunteering together Culture Equality – know everyone’s name SPARK Love of Workplace Index Courage and Bravery No Brainer Hire In Great Company Fear is a learned behavior Ask for what you want 100% of the time Let go of what you think you know… Mistakes leaders make What you feed, becomes your culture…. acountability Rules Team vs. Family Ray Williams – Springfield Clinic story Doing the right thing Problems are on your shoulders…make peace with that. VISAPAGE Connect with Louise Company Books Website LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Dustin Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem. He delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders throughout the community. Working for Barclays, EMC2, HP, and Microsoft before his founding of multiple companies has provided a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise. Dustin is a consultant for over three hundred companies across various industries; he is a senior software developer and public speaker. As an entrepreneur, he has founded multiple technology companies in different sectors. As a technology innovator Dustin has trained and worked with hundreds of partners in the Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce ecosystems. His company, Dynamic Consultants Group, has been a finalist in the Microsoft partner channel awards for empowering the Microsoft partner community and advises their clients on all things digital transformation and technology. Dustin has been a speaker worldwide, presenting many technology-focused sessions with Microsoft. As his hobby, Dustin is an accomplished musician, outdoor enthusiast, and a mostly terrible golfer. Today We Talked About Background Digital Transformation Processes and Mistakes Growth Companies Rescue Companies Software selection process Failure to Launch… Clear Requirements Live in a 90 day world Connect with Dustin LinkedIn Website Book   Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Ryan Ryan Vet is a USA Today bestselling author, generational futurist, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur with more than twenty years of experience at the intersection of leadership, technology, and organizational change. He began his entrepreneurial journey as a teenager, legally forming his first company at the courthouse alongside his father. That moment set the tone for everything that followed. Ryan has always believed that building something real requires doing it right, and that commitment to disciplined execution has defined his career. Over the next two decades, Ryan built and scaled businesses across industries, leading organizations from pre-revenue through large-scale operations. He served as President of a company that reached a valuation of over $750 million. He has navigated successful ventures and failed ones, and he is candid about both — because the failures are as instructive as the wins, often more so. Ryan’s operating experience gave him an unusual vantage point: he managed multi-generational teams at scale, in real time, under real pressure. He watched the fractures that form when different generational values collide in hiring, communication, technology adoption, and organizational culture. And he watched those fractures cost companies in ways that never appeared on the P&L. It was in those environments that Ryan developed the frameworks that now anchor his work. The Velocity Gap describes the distance between how fast organizations change and how fast the people inside them can adapt. The Generational Pendulum explains how each generation’s characteristics are a direct response to the generation that raised them. The Generational Prism provides a practical model for leaders who must communicate and lead effectively across fundamentally different value systems. Not in theory, but on Monday morning. Ryan had been writing, researching, and speaking alongside his operating career for years. After a successful exit from a startup in 2021, he devoted his full energy to this work, driven by the conviction that the highest-leverage contribution he could make was not another company, but the synthesis of twenty years of practitioner experience offered to the leaders who need it most. Today, Ryan speaks to corporate leadership teams, HR and L&D organizations, healthcare systems, financial services firms, associations, and universities across 45+ states and four continents. He is a USA Today bestselling author and has been featured in Forbes, ABC, and NBC. He writes the Collide newsletter on generational leadership and the future of work. Ryan continues to manage a portfolio of companies including real estate investment, hospitality, and software ventures. He holds limited partner positions in venture capital funds and is an active angel investor, maintaining his practitioner’s edge not as a credential, but as a discipline. His work as a generational futurist and keynote speaker is grounded in a simple conviction: the organizations that will lead the next decade are not the ones with the best strategy. They are the ones that figure out how to get five generations of people to work toward the same thing. Today We Talked About Background AI for future workforce What is “Not” going to change because of AI Cognative Errosion spell check GPS what’s next ? Removing friction from life 7 factors that make the generational pendilum swing slower Echo chambers Benefits of tech Boundaries History Connect with Ryan LinkedIn Website Books Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Mike Mike founded Trajectify in 2013 to focus on coaching entrepreneurs of young companies and small businesses. He is the veteran of eight diverse startups, both East and West Coast, and has been a fixture in the booms and busts of the last 30 years. He was a young software geek that grew from CTO to COO to CEO as he developed his strong sense of leadership. Mike honed his management skills with the young companies as they became successful exits and mature businesses, including three IPOs and a bunch of mergers and acquisitions. His passion to partner with and learn from great visionaries helped start and operate some diverse (and pretty cool) businesses. He co-founded healthy food company (Real Food Works). He co-founded a business incubator (Novotorium). He developed the e-commerce technology and operations at online music pioneer, CDNOW, was part of taking the company public, later becoming CDNOW’s CEO and improved the bottom line by $40M with revenues of $150M. Mike helped turn around a 15 year old telecommunications company, doubling revenues to $25M. He spent a decade in Silicon Valley where he helped build Verity (a pioneer in search engines, IPO and sold to Autonomy/HP) and KnowledgeSet (one of the first companies to put data on a CD). In the Northeast, Mike worked with Infonautics (a pioneer in online information services, that also produced a bunch of great entrepreneurs and patents), and Knite, a spin-out from Princeton University to commercialize an innovation to the spark plug. Today We Talked About Mike’s background Software Geek CTO to COO COO to CEO Leadership Skill are transferable People Skills wrong people, wrong seats Learning leadership skills advisory vs. coaching quarterly planning Connect with Mike Website LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Karina Karina has a decade of experience partnering with leading nonprofits, foundations, city agencies, and community stakeholders. At August, Karina is an organizational design consultant who helps nurture more creative, self-managing and productive teams. She’s partnered with New York City’s Department of Education, Sundance Institute, Planned Parenthood, PepsiCo and Chanel. Prior to joining August, she worked for 10 years with nonprofits, foundations, government agencies, and community networks tackling complex organizational and social challenges. Her passion is helping groups navigate ambiguity, gain insight, and unlock highly complex challenges. Today We Talked About Her Background Theater and Psychology Human side of AI Agile Ways of Working Teams That Meet the Moment Why your org chart may be quietly killing innovation The “team charter” revolution: how making roles explicit accelerates clarity and growth Meetings are broken: the structural reset that eliminates decision paralysis “Safe to try”: how high-performing teams move forward without waiting for consensus Chunking work down Cycle’s of reflection The world moves too fast now to be perfect Why “progress over perfection” drives faster, healthier transformation Four small team tweaks that could immediately improve your workweek Why shared habits and shared language are so important for teams right now. It would be great to touch on two practices from the book about how to make decisions as a team in a world that never sits still: safe to try and even overs. The role of leaders in supporting exceptional team work. The shift that AI is going to bring for technical and creative leaders. Lies about Performance: Better Strategy Superstar talent, leads to superstar teamwork One way doors and two way doors Even overs Move fast and fix things Work in Public   Connect with Karina LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Fred Fred Marshall has spent decades helping companies like Apple, Pfizer, and Genentech navigate moments of rapid transformation. As founder and CEO of Quantum Learning, Inc., he’s trained more than 130,000 professionals across fourteen countries and helped launch dozens of major bio-pharma brands. His specialty is translating high-pressure change into clear, repeatable performance. In his new book, THRIVE: The Antidote to Future Shock (May 12, 2026), with a forward by Peter Diamandis, Fred argues that the real risk of AI isn’t automation – it’s human overload. Teams aren’t failing because the technology is too complex. They’re struggling because attention, energy, and judgment are being stretched past their limits.     Today We Talked About Background What jobs are at risk? AI Revolution Information Overload Uncertainty Attention Economy Screentime Self-improving technology Strategic and Curious Building the future you want Managing the Present moment Enjoy the moment Managing It Noise… 3 Bucket Model What are my priorities? What are my obligations? Noise… Use the power of compound growth Bring great people into your life simplicity and focus Focus mode – with your phone Be Mindful that it is disguised as a priority Schedule stuff in your calendar with another person Be obsessed Internal Journey External Journey Shared Journey Human-AI Symbiosis Robotics   Connect with Fred Book LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Henry Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, leadership expert, and New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold over twenty million copies worldwide. Named by Success magazine as one of the top 25 leaders in the field, his work spans executive coaching, organizational transformation, and personal growth. He holds a BS in psychology from Southern Methodist University and a PhD in clinical psychology from Biola University. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Today We Talked About Boundaries with Kids Boundaries for Leaders Necessary Endings Your Desired Future: The Five Essential Steps That Take You Where You Want to Go Simple Model for people to follow The Human Body as a metaphor Vision Talent & Resources Strategy & Plan Measurement & Accountability Adaptation & Problem-solving “What’s it like to be on the other side of me?”  Relationaly and Results. Accountability is your immune system Ask “Why or Why not?” Mutually agreed upon expectations Psychological Safety Connect with Henry Website Books Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Sabrina  Sabrina Parsons, CEO of Palo Alto Software, would bring a striking perspective to your show. Sabrina has spent years not only innovating (with her team at LivePlan, supporting over a million entrepreneurs globally) but fiercely advocating for women in tech and in leadership. She’s shaped powerful initiatives in Oregon to broaden access to capital and opportunity, and she’s dedicated to democratizing entrepreneurship so every founder gets a fair shot, no matter their background. Her practical approach to strategy, her experience across civic leadership and her candid voice as ForbesWoman’s “MommyCEO” make her a natural fit for conversations on technical and creative leadership. Sabrina’s knowledge—from navigating Silicon Valley startups to empowering youth sports and growing nonprofits—is the kind of operational insight and human-centered philosophy your audience craves. Today We Talked About Background Palo Alto Software Culture deck We rely on data We solve for the customer We’re transparent We give you the autonomy to be awesome We’re picky about our peers We value community Culture will be there whether you like it / build it or not. Honestly Speaking Transparency Don’t ruin it for the rest of us Trust Allow people to fail Connect with Sabrina LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Jim Jim Vines grew up in Alabama, but for the past 25 years he has called New York City his home. His lifelong passion for magic was sparked at the age of 12, when a classmate vanished Jim’s milk money. Jim co-stars in New York City’s #1 family-friendly magic show, the Broadway Magic Hour, now in its second year of performances. Time Out NY rated the show one of the “Best Magic Shows in NYC,” as well as one of the “Best Off Broadway Shows for Kids and Families.” In 2017 Jim won the title of North American Champion of Close-Up Magic from FISM, the world congress of magic. When Jim recently performed his award-winning act on the hit TV show “Penn & Teller: FOOL US”, the legendary magic duo said, “Just brilliant! We loved every single second of it!” Jim has shared his magic throughout the US – at such venues as The Wonderground in Las Vegas, the Smoke and Mirrors Theater in Philadelphia, and the Magic Castle in Hollywood – and in 11 other countries around the world. Today We Talked About Background Communication Relating to others Learn a magic trick Closeup Magic Parlor Magic Stage Magic Stress Mentalism vs. Magic Butterflies are good… they are a sign you have something exciting to share What to do with your hands Celebrate wins Limit Negativity Connect with Jim LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Erin Erin Coupe is an international keynote speaker, executive advisor, and bestselling author who advises high-performers and organizations on redefining how success is achieved and sustained. Her work equips leaders to strengthen clarity, expand capacity, and sustain high performance over time, enabling them to operate with greater discernment, presence, and effectiveness in today’s most demanding environments. She is the author of the bestselling book I Can Fit That In, named a 2026 NextList selection by J.P. Morgan, recognizing influential ideas shaping the future of leadership, culture, and performance. Her insights have been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Business Insider, Success Magazine, The Guardian, and leading media outlets. She is a trusted advisor to executives and leadership teams across Fortune 100 to Fortune 1000 companies, global associations, universities, and professional sports organizations. Erin is known for her rare ability to articulate the invisible pressures shaping modern leadership and translate them into practical, transformative shifts. Through keynote speaking, executive advisory, and immersive leadership experiences, she equips individuals and organizations to expand leadership capacity, strengthen clarity, and lead with grounded authority rather than constant urgency. Prior to starting her own business, Erin spent over 17 years inside publicly traded corporations, including Goldman Sachs, where she experienced firsthand the pace, expectations, and complexity leaders navigate at the highest levels. This lived experience, combined with her expertise in neuroscience, human behavior, and leadership development, allows her to bridge the gap between high performance and human sustainability in a way that resonates deeply with executive audiences. She lives on the North Shore of Chicago with her husband and two boys, where life beyond work serves as her source of ritual and perspective. Today We Talked About Erin’s background Turning Pain into Purpose Bad Leadership Put your oxygen mask on first Who do you want to model Healthy Boundries Leadership Fitting in the important things Invisible Loads… Outdated beliefs Always business Connect with Erin LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Allison Allison Shapira is an executive advisor, Harvard lecturer, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and trained opera singer who helps senior leaders speak with confidence, clarity, and authenticity—especially in high-stakes, high-visibility moments. Since 2003, she has advised leaders from prime ministers to Fortune 50 executives and has designed leadership communication programs that drive trust, alignment, and measurable results. An entrepreneur and global expert in leadership and communication, Allison brings over two decades of experience to every engagement. Her practical frameworks integrate cutting-edge AI tools to help executives sharpen their message, amplify their voice, and Speak With Impact℠. An adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School since 2015, her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and Harvard Business Review. She is the author of three books: the Washington Post best-seller Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others (HarperCollins Leadership), the companion e-guide Speak with Impact VIRTUALLY, and her newest book, AI for the Authentic Leader: How to Communicate More Effectively Without Losing Your Humanity (Spa Creek Press). Today We Talked About Human side of genAI Authentic Leadership Speaking and Communication Building Trust and Influence Jargon – use AI as a Mirror Create a chatbot, grounded in your business. Aligning AI language models with values Measure the effectiveness of communication Proof your work (especcially with AI) Who is your audience, What is your Goal, Why you? AVI – Authentic Voice Intelligence AI Authenticity Loop – Link ACE Model of Communication Authenticity Clearity Energy Give your team opprotunities to speak How is AI helping me be a better human? Connect with Allison LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Preston Preston Zeller sits at an unusual intersection: faith-tech founder, growth executive, documentary filmmaker, and abstract artist. As founder of Psalmlog, he’s building an AI-powered biblical guidance app that helps believers access relevant Scripture for any life situation—addressing the universal Christian challenge of knowing God’s Word has answers but not knowing where to look. His approach is informed by proprietary research with 200+ Christians and 15 years scaling companies from $25M to $300M ARR. As Chief Growth Officer at BatchService, he oversaw the GTM teams, leading to two successful exits. He previously led digital marketing and growth at A Cloud Guru (acquired by Pluralsight for $2B) and ZoomInfo (IPO’d). Preston brings equal depth to creative work. His documentary The Art of Grieving (2022) follows his year-long project of painting daily after his 35-year-old brother Colin died suddenly from a fentanyl overdose. The film explores grief through personal narrative, art therapy, and cultural history. It’s available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Tubi, and has won Best Documentary at the LA Film Awards, Bridge Film Fest, and Love Wins International Film Festival. Preston is based in Phoenix with his wife and children. Today We Talked about Faith and Tech AI and Faith Prompt engineering on models RAG – retrieval, augmented, generation Psalmlog Documentary 365 days of art grief Connect with Preston LinkedIn Website Psalmlog Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Will Will Linssen has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Executive Coaching Voice, serves as advisor to Harvard Business Review, has been ranked World’s#1 Leadership Coach by Global Gurus and World’s #1 Coach Trainer by Thinkers 50, and has attained the highest accreditation – Master Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation. His latest book, Triple Win Leadership Coaching, is an international #1 Bestseller at Amazon. With 30 years of leadership experience across North America, Asia, and Europe, Will serves as CEO of the Global Coach Group, the world’s most renowned international leadership coaching network. Will has been ranked as the World’s # 1 Leadership Coach by Global Gurus (USA) and recognized as #1 Coach Trainer by Thinkers50 (UK). Furthermore, Will is a Master Certified Coach at the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and co-author of the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching methodology. For over two decades, he has been working with executive teams to measurably improve their leadership and team effectiveness. He has held several positions in general management and business management at multinational companies in Europe, North America, and Asia, and he has served at the board of several multinationals in Asia. Will travels the globe training executive coaches and coaching business leaders using GCG’s highly effective methodology. Clients consistently commend his results-driven personality combined with his confident, energetic, and relatable style. A good listener and problem solver with in-depth business knowledge and cross-cultural understanding, he has been recognized for his creative and analytical skills, and most of his executive clients hold international positions in a wide range of industries at Fortune 500 Cos across the USA, LATAM, Europe, Asia, and Australia, a.o. AON, Allianz, BAT, Bayer, Coca Cola, GSK, ING, Kimberly Clark, LG, LinkedIn, McDonald’s, Novartis, Pepsi, Philips, Philip Morris, Sanofi, Standard Chartered Bank, Saudi Telecom, Saudi Institute of Public Administration, Syngenta, SC Johnson, and Uber. Will Linssen is a globally recognized leadership coach, international #1 Amazon bestselling author, and the creator of the Triple Win Leadership Coaching methodology. His publications focus on developing measurable leadership effectiveness and helping organizations thrive through proven coaching strategies. His books, available on Amazon and wherever books are sold, serve as essential resources for leaders, coaches, and HR professionals seeking to drive performance, engagement, and growth. Below is a selection of his most impactful published works: Triple Win Leadership Coaching: The Coach’s Guide to More Impact, More Coaching, and More Clients (2025) Pinnacle of Influence: How the World’s Greatest Thought Leaders Became Global Gurus (2024, Co-Author) Global Leadership Coaching – Coaching and Leader Guides (2021) Global Leadership Assessment – Coach and Leader Guides (2021) Taking the Stage: Breakthrough Stories from Women Leaders (2013, Co-Author) Today We Talked About Coaching Leadership Influence Future focused suggestion Action Plan Accountability Agile Coaching Communication properly Ask questions Becoming a coach – get certified first (ICF) Convert Know-how into Show-how Mashall Goldsmith AI and coaching Connect with Will Book LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Ben Ben Fox is a career coach who helps senior software engineers break free from toxic jobs and build careers that feel meaningful, energizing, and aligned. Clients describe him as calm, grounding, and easy to open up to, yet also direct, honest, and unwavering in holding them accountable to the life they say they want. A third-generation New Yorker, Ben blends emotional intelligence with no-nonsense clarity. He creates deeply relational partnerships, sharing his own experiences so clients feel supported by a real human, not a distant expert. Many say they can “hear his voice” long after sessions, reminding them of their capability, brilliance, and worth. Ben lives in Brooklyn, loves the beach, body surfing, traveling, and is proudly connected to his NYC roots (including his 103-year-old Bronx grandmother). His work is fueled by a simple belief: when people realign their inner world, their outer world transforms. Today We Talked About Background Coaching Burnout Toxic workplace – its a bug, not a feature Having your next job figured out before you leave What is my runway? How to quit your job? What to do next Boundaries Fear Taming your Gremlins “And Then What?” Runway   Connect with Ben LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Joe After working with some of the best coaches and mentors in the business, doing 1,000’s of Coaching Sessions, Group Trainings, and Mastermind Groups, Joe has mastered the ability to help his clients skyrocket their success. The results speak for themselves. Over the last 10 years, Joe has helped his clients to scale their companies and collectively acquire more than 5 Billion dollars worth of real estate holdings from self storage to flex space, single family, warehouse, str, retail centers and more. Over the years, Joe has learned that different people need different levels of Coaching. He’s created several effective ways to work together to transform people faster than they ever thought possible. Today We Talked About Background Service General Contractor / Builder Real Estate Investment Navy Entreneurpership The Art is in the Start Solving Problems You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with Pivots Self-Storage Coaching House Hacking Residential vs. Commercial Triple Net opprotunities Connect with Joe LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Andrew Andrew Blotky, JD, PCC, brings a wealth of direct experience in leadership, culture, and communications in the corporate, political, and non-profit worlds. He has successfully built and led organizations during periods of unprecedented growth, change, and impact. His work focuses on building and maintaining vibrant cultures, steady, effective leadership across functions and teams, and consistent, clear communications on a wide array of issues. Andrew has always been passionate about leadership, culture and how organizations work, from his first election to student council in 3rd grade. He’s passionate about being an excellent manager, and empowering teams to grow and thrive. He is the author of the book, Honestly Speaking: How the Way We Communicate Transforms Leadership, Love, and Life. From 2023 – 2025, Andrew was Vice President of Communications at Johnson & Johnson, overseeing the enterprise employee communications, Human Resources communications, and global shared services communications teams. During his tenure, he significantly transformed the way the company engaged with its 130,000 employees globally across all business units. He also evolved the company narrative externally and internally about the company’s culture and its people practices, from hiring and recruiting to learning, development, and total rewards, in conjunction with the new J&J brand, launched in late 2023. From 2013 – 2018, Andrew built and led the first global employee communications team to support all company teams and functions at Facebook during a period of significant, rapid growth and global impact, as the company grew from 5,000 to 30,000 employees worldwide. At Facebook, Andrew was responsible for leading communications with all of the company’s employees and leaders globally on every initiative and program at the company.  He focused on maintaining and evolving highly-effective, open communications channels and messages during a period of rapid growth. Andrew started his career in politics and public policy as an intern in the White House Office of Presidential Speechwriting under President Bill Clinton. Later, he worked as the Communications Director for various elected officials in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and on the communications and policy team in the San Francisco Mayor’s office. Before joining Facebook, Andrew spent several years in Washington, DC, where he built and led the first-ever legal policy and communications program, Legal Progress, at the Center for American Progress (CAP), a progressive think-tank and advocacy organization. At CAP, he worked closely with the Obama Administration and progressive advocates in Washington, DC and in states across the country on building education and advocacy campaigns focused the U.S. courts and judges as a political issue. Andrew was also an adjunct professor at Stanford University for several years, where he developed and taught public policy courses on advocacy and nonprofits in the political process as well as on national security in a changing world. Andrew is currently an operating advisor for Bessemer Venture Partners. He has previously served on the boards of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy and on the Stanford University Board of Trustees Committee on Academic Policy, Planning and Management. He holds B.A. and J.D. degrees from Stanford University, and is a member of the California State Bar. He holds an Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Accreditation from the International Coaching Federation and is a Certified Hudson Institute Coach. Andrew is also a graduate of the Modern Elder Academy. Today We Talked About Andrew’s background Communication Transparency Honesty Trust Invite others to come with you on the journey How do you build trust? Relativity for long term relationships Feelings Wheel Create space – silence Connect with Andrew LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Tracy and Michelle Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth are co-founders of MissingLogic® . The core of their work is to help mid-career and executive leaders finally unlock their next level without overworking and neglecting their personal life by tapping into Polarity Intelligence®. Tracy and Michelle are co-authors of the book Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership and co-hosts of Burnout Proof Leadership (previously known as The TRU Leader Podcast). The polarity power pair is known for helping leaders balance leading and living so they can be TRU leaders—thriving, resilient, and unstoppable. Today We Talked About Tracy’s background Michelle’s background Both/And vs. Either/Or Tensions Leadership Polarity Intelligence? Leading and Managing Burnout Proof Leadership Dynamic Balance Partnership Agreement How am I Showing up? Wisdom in Resistence Meaningful Dialogue Sit in curiousity Candor Connect with Tracy and Michelle LinkedIn – Tracy LinkedIn – Michelle Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!