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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 45 MIN

Stop Managing—Start Transforming Your Business with Ash Seddeek

from Experience Leadership - The Small Business Podcast · host Marc Haine

How Great Leaders Build the Next Version of Their Business with Ash Seddeek Most leaders are stuck… not because they lack talent, but because they’re too busy managing today to design tomorrow. They’re optimizing processes, tweaking systems, and sitting in back-to-back meetings—while the future of their business quietly drifts further out of reach. 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we tackle one of the most expensive blind spots in business: the inability to clearly envision—and execute—the next level of transformation. My guest, Ash Seddeek, a Leadership Communication Strategist and Executive Presence Expert, shares powerful frameworks that help leaders break out of reactive mode and step into visionary leadership. We explore:  • The Tension Index and how it reveals the gap between where you are and where you should be  • The TIE Model to uncover transformational opportunities across your business  • The concept of Exponential Value Moments (EVMs)—small shifts that create massive impact  • And why the best leaders become Chief Excitement Officers, not just operators If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder but not moving forward… this episode will show you how to stop managing the present—and start building the future. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Ash Ash Seddeek is the Founder and CEO of the Executive Greatness Institute, where he helps executives, founders, and leadership teams communicate with conviction, clarity, and presence. A two-time Fulbright Scholar, Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach, and bestselling author, Ash has coached leaders at Cisco, Google, Uber, HPE, and Sprinklr to deliver powerful strategic narratives that inspire action and accelerate transformation. He holds an MBA from Santa Clara University with executive education from Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB. Ash also founded Intelligent Context AI, an incubator for AI-driven ventures, including YamaPay and Mivante. His mission: help leaders find their voice, tell their story, and realize their boldest ambitions. Here is the info about the strategic leader planner https://www.lulu.com/shop/ash-seddeek... Connect with Ash www.executivegreatness.com www.communicatewithclarity.co www.leadeffectively.co  [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashseddeek ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com [email protected] http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.  

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