Yogi Mueller: From Theme Parks to Transformational Leadership

How do you go from working at Disney to running your own leadership consulting firm? Yogi Mueller’s journey is one of reinvention, resilience, and relentless curiosity.In this episode, we cover:🔹 How he accidentally found his way into L&D (and never looked back)🔹 The hardest year of his career & what it taught him about leadership🔹 The power of mentorship—why every leader needs both a mentor & a mentee🔹 How to navigate imposter syndrome (especially when stepping into something new)🔹 The best career decision he ever made—one that changed everything💡 Action Step:Think about one mentor who has shaped your career. Send them a message today—thank them, ask for advice, or simply reconnect.📌 Resources Mentioned:📖 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie📖 Yogi’s upcoming book on mentorship—stay tuned for the 2025 release!🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if this conversation resonated, leave a review—it helps more L&D professionals find this podcast.More about Yogi: Yogi Mueller is an accomplished Organizational Development and Talent Development leader with over 25 years of experience designing impactful learning experiences and delivering solutions that align human capital management with strategic business goals and objectives. As Owner and Chief Craftsman at Craft Leadership LLC, Yogi partners with organizations to enhance team cohesion and operational efficiency through innovative, data-driven strategies. Previously, he served as Vice President of Leadership and Talent Development at Hilton Grand Vacations and Bluegreen Vacations, leading initiatives that improved performance and fostered leadership excellence. With a collaborative, inclusive approach, Yogi empowers teams, builds high-performing organizations, and drives growth. He holds an MBA from Webster University, a BA in Public Relations from Marquette University, and certifications in Talent Development.Connect with the guest: 📌 Follow Yogi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogimueller/📌 Check out Craft Leadership: https://craftleadership.net/Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com