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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 34 MIN

Leading With Heart: How Rikki Smith Turns Life’s Hard Lessons Into Leadership Superpowers (EPS. 65)

from Lead Different Podcast · host Dan Dominguez

Rikki Smith: Chief Training Officer: Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC • Certified Corporate Trainer • Conference Speaker • YouTube Content Creator •  Author • Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Coach 🎙️ Meet Rikki Smith — Chief Training Officer at Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC,  Certified Corporate Trainer, Author, Speaker, and YouTube Creator behind Faith on Friday! Rikki raised in a military family and shaped by global experiences, she brings heart, humor, and real-life wisdom to every stage she steps on. As a keynote speaker and transformational trainer, she empowers individuals and organizations to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and navigate challenges with grace. From leadership development to soft skills that stick, Rikki partners with HR and training teams to build resilient, high-performing workplaces. Her engaging, story-driven style makes complex ideas relatable and actionable — because she knows what it means to be in the trenches and come out stronger. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗶 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵:👇 🔹 https://stratustrains.com/ 🔹 https://www.faithonfriday.com/ 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikkismith10/ 🔹 http://www.youtube.com/@rikkismith-faithonfriday2990 🔹 Catch the highlights on YouTube Shorts: ✂️ 🔹 Check out the full episode on the "Lead Different!" Podcast: 🎙️ 🙏 We would be honored if you would consider subscribing, following, and sharing the work we are doing on our "𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁!" 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁. 🔹 YouTube 🔹 PodBean 🔹 LinkedIn 🔹 Apple Podcasts Your feedback and support are incredibly valuable to us! 💖 Dan Dominguez CEO and Founder - WHY NOT Leadership Show Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast      

Rikki Smith: Chief Training Officer: Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC • Certified Corporate Trainer • Conference Speaker • YouTube Content Creator •  Author • Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Coach 🎙️ Meet Rikki Smith — Chief Training Officer at Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC,  Certified Corporate Trainer, Author, Speaker, and YouTube Creator behind Faith on Friday! Rikki raised in a military family and shaped by global experiences, she brings heart, humor, and real-life wisdom to every stage she steps on. As a keynote speaker and transformational trainer, she empowers individuals and organizations to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and navigate challenges with grace. From leadership development to soft skills that stick, Rikki partners with HR and training teams to build resilient, high-performing workplaces. Her engaging, story-driven style makes complex ideas relatable and actionable — because she knows what it means to be in the trenches and come out stronger. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗶 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵:👇 🔹 https://stratustrains.com/ 🔹 https://www.faithonfriday.com/ 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikkismith10/ 🔹 http://www.youtube.com/@rikkismith-faithonfriday2990 🔹 Catch the highlights on YouTube Shorts: ✂️🔹 Check out the full episode on the "Lead Different!" Podcast: 🎙️ 🙏 We would be honored if you would consider subscribing, following, and sharing the work we are doing on our "𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁!" 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁. 🔹 YouTube🔹 PodBean🔹 LinkedIn🔹 Apple Podcasts Your feedback and support are incredibly valuable to us! 💖 Dan DominguezCEO and Founder - WHY NOT LeadershipShow Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast

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