Business Impact Lab (BIL) Podcast
by Business Impact Lab
Maximize your leadership potential and professional advancement and be inspired by the Business Impact Lab Podcast! We’re your source for personal, professional, and #OrganizationalGrowth and development from a business perspective. We share our own original #Research, explore #IndustryTrends and #WorkforceTrends, and interview executives and thought leaders from across the globe. Join us for practitioner-oriented content around all things #Business, #LeadershipChallenges, #TalentManagement, #OrganizationalDevelopment, and #ChangeManagement
Episodes
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S8E8 - The Courage to Pivot: Career Reinvention, Burnout, and Finding Your Path with Dr. Jonathan Westover
What happens when success leads to burnout—and the courage to make a change? In our latest Business Impact Lab podcast episode, we're turning the tables on former co-host Dr. Jonathan Westover, recently named the 2026 Utah HR Thought Leader of the Year. From an unexpected internship in South…
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S8E7 - Beyond Resilience: Rethinking Leadership When the Old Ways No Longer Work with Stuart J. Green
What happens when bouncing back is no longer an option? We've all heard that resilience is the key to overcoming challenges. But what if the very things that once made us successful are now holding us back? On this episode of the Business Impact Lab, Angela Jackson and LynnAnn Erickson sit down...
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S8E6 - From Blame to Breakthrough: Creating a Safe-to-Learn Culture with Dr. Melisa Buie
What happens when failure at work becomes synonymous with fault? People stop speaking up. Problems stay hidden. Teams protect themselves instead of solving problems—and organizations lose valuable opportunities to learn. In this episode of the Business Impact Lab, Angela Jackson and LynnAnn...
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S8E5 - Just Start: How Small Steps Lead to a Life of Impact with Carol Walker
What can happen when you stop worrying about whether you’re ready—and simply start? In this episode of the Business Impact Lab, Angela Jackson and LynnAnn Erickson sit down with Carol Walker, whose remarkable career has taken her from community volunteer work to leadership roles in state...
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S8E4: Power Reveals - The Hidden Psychology of Leadership with Nik Kinley
What happens to us when we gain power—and how does that power change what we see, hear, and understand about the people we lead? In this episode of the Business Impact Lab Podcast, Angela Jackson and LynnAnn Erickson sit down with psychologist, leadership expert, and author Nik Kinley to explore...
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S8E3: Leadership is Easy. It Just Might be Uncomfortable - with Tom Emery
What if leadership isn’t actually hard—it’s just uncomfortable? In this episode of the Business Impact Lab Podcast, Angela Jackson and LynnAnn Erickson sit down with former Chief People Officer, executive coach, and bestselling author Tom Emery to explore what it means to lead people well in a...
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S8E2: The Ground Will Rise to Meet You: Courage, Purpose & Entrepreneurship with Leadelle Parish
What does it take to turn a meaningful idea into a real business? In this episode of the Business Impact Lab, Angela Jackson and LynnAnn Erickson sit down with Leadelle Parrish, founder of SOS Play and creator of Buzzy Buddy, an innovative comfort bear designed to help children find calm through...
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S8E1 - Escaping the Sea of Sameness: Authentic Leadership in the Age of AI with Elizabeth Rosenberg
As AI makes it easier for all of us to sound polished—and increasingly alike—what becomes our greatest advantage? In this episode of the Business Impact Lab, Angela and LynnAnn sit down with Elizabeth Rosenberg, founder of The Good Advice Company and Chief Spiritual Officer, to explore intuition,...
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S7E13: What Do You Really Want? (And How to Actually Get There) with Julian Lighton
Most people don’t get stuck in their careers because they lack talent or opportunity—they get stuck because they’ve never stopped to ask what they actually want. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to move from drifting through your career to designing it with intention—especially in a...
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S7E12: Supporting Women Leaders: Why It Starts Earlier Than You Think with Sarah Jakle
We don’t have a confidence problem—we have a timing problem. By the time many women are encouraged to lead, they’ve already internalized years of doubt, hesitation, and second-guessing. So what happens when we flip that—and start building leaders much earlier? That’s exactly what we’re diving…
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S7E11 - Beyond Output: Designing the Conditions for Great Work with Femi Corazon
Today’s conversation is one that really stayed with me. I’m joined by Femi Corazon, Executive Vice President and Executive Creative Director at Rescue Agency, where she leads large-scale behavior change campaigns that impact communities across the country. www.femicorazon.com...
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S7E10: Rethinking the Gender Pay Gap with Brittany Davies
What really determines how people get paid? In this episode of the Business Impact Lab Podcast, we sit down with Brittany Davies, Chief People Officer at Fullcast and a passionate advocate for workplace equity. With nearly 20 years of experience in human resources leadership, Brittany offers a...
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S7E9: Building the Global Network for Women in Tech with Anna Radulovski
What does it take to build a global movement supporting women in technology? In this episode of the Business Impact Lab Podcast, we sit down with Anna Radulovski, founder and global CEO of Women Tech Network. With a community spanning more than 200,000 members across 179 countries, Anna has...
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S7E8: From Late Bloomer to Business Builder: Leadership, Ownership, and Transformation with Travis Gollaher
What does it take to lead transformation inside organizations—and develop the mindset to build something better? In this episode of the Business Impact Lab Podcast, Angela Jackson and co-host LynnAnn Erickson sit down with Travis Gollaher, General Manager of NexTalk, to explore the realities of...
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S7E7: Leading with Purpose: Belief, Identity, and the Power of Story in Marketing with Sarah Tjoa
Today on the Business Impact Lab Podcast, we’re joined by a leader who works at the intersection of food, culture, storytelling, and strategy. Sarah Tjoa believes marketing can be more than messaging—it can be a force for meaningful change. We’ll talk about belief-based leadership, why...
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S7E6: The Power of Sponsorship: Advancing Women's Careers with Justine Lee and Angela Jackson
What helps women actually move into leadership roles? Is mentorship enough—or is something else missing? In this episode, I’m joined by fellow colleague, Justine Lee, a lecturer and researcher in industrial and organizational psychology, to discuss our research on sponsorship. Justine Lee's Bio:...
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S7E5: Trends Come Full Circle: Creative Leadership That Lasts with Kate Holgate
Have you ever met someone who has watched trends come full circle — and still manages to stay ahead of them? Today on the Business Impact Lab Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning creative director Kate Holgate — a brand builder, idea generator, community leader, cycling coach, and…
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S7E4: The Power of Voice: Turning Stories into Influence with Michelle Glogovac
What if the most powerful strategy you have isn’t your résumé — but your voice? Today on the Business Impact Lab, I’m joined by Michelle Glogovac, known as THE Podcast Matchmaker™, to talk about why storytelling builds influence, what holds women back from speaking publicly, and what shifts when...
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S7E3: From the Classroom to the C-Suite: Scaling Impact in Education with Alexandra Walsh
What does it look like to lead at scale without losing sight of the people you’re trying to serve? Today on the Business Impact Lab, we’re talking with Alexandra Walsh, Chief Product Officer at Amplify, about her journey from teaching high school biology to shaping classrooms across the…
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S7E2: Your Voice Is Your Advantage with Shelby Long
Welcome to Season 7 Episode 2 In a world where ideas only matter if they’re heard, how you communicate can make—or break—your influence. Today’s guest knows that better than almost anyone. From collegiate debate halls to boardrooms with CEOs, professional athletes, and global brands, Shelby Long...
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S7E1: Rewriting the Working Mom Narrative with Pauliana Lara
Welcome to Season 7 or the Business Impact Lab Podcast! Today’s inaugural guest is Pauliana Lara, a public speaker and coach who brings more than two decades of legal experience into her work supporting working moms. Drawing on both her professional background and her lived experience as a single...
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S6E15: Leading Through Innovation: A Conversation with Wendy Strgar on Transforming Women’s Health
Today’s guest is Wendy Strgar, a pioneering founder who has reshaped how we think about women’s health by bringing science, biomimicry, and data into a long-overlooked space. In this conversation, we talk about innovation rooted in biology, leadership driven by integrity, and what it takes to...
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S6E14: Leading Boldly: A Conversation with Zana Goic Petricevic
On today’s episode of the Business Impact Lab, we sit down with global leadership transformation expert and bestselling author, Zana Goic Petricevic. Today we’re talking bold leadership—what it looks like, how to build it, and why it matters now more than ever. You don’t want to miss this one....
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S6E13: Showing Up, Speaking Up, and Standing Out: A Conversation with Charlotte Otter on Leadership
In this episode, we’re diving into a conversation at the intersection of reputation, diversity, and leadership—and how the way we show up, speak up, and sponsor others can change the trajectory of a career. My guest is Charlotte Otter—author, speaker, and advisor—whose work focuses on helping...
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S6E12: From Intention to Impact: Leading with Positive Energy with Lori Rogers
“Leadership isn’t just what we do — it’s the energy we bring.” In this episode of The Business Impact Lab Podcast, Angela Jackson talks with Lori Rogers, co-founder of Positive Activity, about the power of presence, mindset, and compassion in creating meaningful impact. 🌿 Listen and be inspired....
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S6E11: Beyond the Mic: Leading with Confidence and Connection with Ginni Saraswati-Cook
Sometimes the most powerful leadership lessons don’t come from a classroom or a boardroom — they come from finding your voice. Today, we’re talking about podcasting not just as a tool for marketing or visibility, but as a way to lead, build confidence, and connect on a whole new level. My guest...
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S6E10: The Creative Sandbox: Turning the Impossible into Possible with Melissa Dinwiddie
What if unlocking creativity was the key to solving your toughest challenges? In this episode of the Business Impact Lab, Angela Jackson sits down with Melissa Dinwiddie—Juilliard-trained dancer, professional artist, jazz singer-songwriter, improviser, and author of The Creative Sandbox Way....
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S6E9: Empathy Meets Innovation: Brittany Christenson’s Journey to Social Impact at Scale
What does it take to deliver $350 million in aid—securely, quickly, and with dignity—to people who need it most? In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Christenson, CEO of AidKit, whose platform has processed over 500,000 applications and is redefining how public benefits are delivered. We talk...
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S6E8: From Burnout to Resilient and Connected: Recharging Your Career with Beth Benatti Kennedy
“In this episode, Dr. Angela Jackson discusses why resilience might just be the new ROI with executive coach and author Beth Benatti Kennedy. Beth is the creator of the Benatti Resiliency Model®, a framework that has helped thousands of leaders recharge their careers, beat burnout, and thrive...
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S6E7: Expanding the Table: Advancing Impact in Business Leadership with Christine Wzorek
On this episode, expert Christine Wzorek joins us for an in-depth conversation about amplifying impact in business leadership, advancing equity on governing boards, and empowering women and diverse professionals in the workplace. See her bio below. Christine Wzorek Christine Wzorek, awarded the...
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S6E6: "Pause, Reflect, Move Forward": Holly Oldham’s Journey from Survival to Solopreneur Success
In this episode of the Business Impact Lab Podcast, host Angela Jackson sits down with Holly Oldham — a freelance writer, author, environmentalist, and proud LGBTQ+ entrepreneur from Hobe Sound, Florida. Holly shares her remarkable journey from selling Blow Pops in middle school to building PRMF...
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S6E5: The Wellness Edge: How Functional Health Fuels Business Impact with Dr. Lahana Vigliano
In this episode of the Impact Business Lab Podcast, Dr. Angela Jackson sits down with Dr. Lahana Vigliano, CEO and founder of Nuvitru Wellness, to explore how functional health can transform the way we can lead and thrive in business. From stress-induced health crashes to harnessing your energy,...
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S6E4: Encouraging Women to Invest in Themselves to Strengthen Their Leadership Acumen, with Twanda Young
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Twanda Young about encouraging women to invest in themselves to strengthen their leadership acumen. Retired Brigadier General Twanda Young is a widely recognized leader, coach, author, and speaker. A decorated…
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S6E3: 10 Lessons In Leadership From An Olympic Medalist, with Ali Cox
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Ali Cox about lessons in leadership. Ali Cox is an agriculture and food ingredient marketing visionary and founder of Noble West, an award-winning marketing consultancy that specializes in the entire agricultural...
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S6E2: The Impact of AI in the Workplace, with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld about the Impact of AI in the workplace. Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld is a seasoned HR leader with over 25+ years of experience across fast-growing startups and established corporations. As the…
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S6E1: A Business Journey to Owning a Successful Dancewear Company, with Alina Khoo
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Alina Khoo about her business journey to owning a successful dancewear company. Alina Khoo, the visionary founder of AK Dancewear, was born in Penang, Malaysia. Her journey into ballet began at the age of 9…
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S5E12: Facilitating Professional Growth and Driving Sustainable Business Practices, with Dr. Karen Hills Pruden
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dr. Karen Hills Pruden about facilitating professional growth and driving sustainable business practices. Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is an executive coach and leadership development strategist. With a passion for...
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S5E11: Learning to Lead Ourselves First, with Julia Black
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Julia Black about Learning to lead ourselves first. Julia Black, mother to two young adults and creator of Lights On, is a BAFTA and Grierson nominated documentary director, social entrepreneur, educationalist and...
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S5E10: Cultivating Exceptional Leadership: A Conversation with Liz Wiseman
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Liz Wiseman about cultivating exceptional leadership. Liz is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Rookie Smarts and Impact Players. She is a researcher and…
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S5E9: Empowering Women in Business and the 5Cs Framework for Career Growth, with Monique Hayward
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Monique Hayward about empowering women in business and the 5Cs framework for career growth. Monique Hayward is a dynamic, high-energy, get-it-done leader with over 25 years of building a successful, multifaceted...
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S5E8: Women Empowerment to Build Community, with Delisa Abraham
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Delisa Abraham about women empowerment to build community. Delisa Abraham is a dynamic and results-driven Executive Leadership Coach, renowned international speaker, podcast host, and business strategist. With over…
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S5E7: How and Why You Should Be Thinking Bigger About Your Career, with Andrea Liebross
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Andrea Liebross about how and why you should be thinking bigger about your career. Andrea Liebross founded Andrea Liebross Coaching with a mission to empower bold, ambitious women entrepreneurs to unlock their unique...
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S5E6: STEM Careers for Women and Girls in Utah, with Bettina Smith Edmondson
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Bettina Smith Edmondson about her career journey and STEM careers for women and girls in Utah. Experienced Data Consultant, with a demonstrated history of working in hospital & health care, and government industries....
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S5E5: A Female Entrepreneur's Story of Resilience and Courage in the Pacific Northwest, with Alissa Leinonen
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Alissa Leinonen about her story of resilience and courage as a female entrepreneur in the Pacific Northwest. A well-established leader in the Pacific Northwest hospitality industry, Alissa started Gourmondo as a simple,...
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S5E4: The Pivotal Moments that Shape Your Leadership Style, with Lisa McDonald
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Lisa McDonald about the pivotal moments that shape your leadership style. Lisa McDonald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcdonald-5b297295/) is the CEO of MDSi, the IT solutions partner of choice for some of the…
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S5E3 - Mentorship That Matters: Empowering Future Leaders, with Sairan Aqrawi
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Sairan Aqrawi about mentorship that matters and empowering future leaders. As a seasoned professional with a rich background in engineering and business coaching, Sairan Aqrawi...
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S5E2 - Skills and Strategies for Women Who Aspire for a Seat in the C-Suite, with Marne Martin
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Marne Martin about skills and strategies for women who aspire for a seat in the C-suite. Marne Martin has more than 25 years of technology business leadership. She has an illustrious track record working with both…
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S5E1 - Promoting Resilience and Proactive Mental Wellbeing, with Elysia Butler
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Elysia Butler about promoting resilience and proactive mental wellbeing. Elysia Butler (Ee-lee-sha) is a passionate advocate for proactive mental well-being and suicide prevention, especially among youth. As the...
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S4E12 - Issues Affecting Women’s Abilities to Seek, Prepare for and Attain Business Leadership Positions, with Elissa Sangster
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Elissa Sangster about issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions. Elissa Sangster (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortefoundation/) serves as CEO of Forté and brings to the role...
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S4E11 - Empowering Marginalized Communities, with Thomas Ng
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Angela Schill talks with Thomas Ng about empowering marginalized communities. Thomas Ng is the founder of Genashtim, a for-profit social enterprise that aims to empower marginalized communities, through specialization in eLearning,...
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Maximize your leadership potential and professional advancement and be inspired by the Business Impact Lab Podcast! We’re your source for personal, professional, and #OrganizationalGrowth and development from a business perspective. We share our own original #Research, explore #IndustryTrends and #WorkforceTrends, and interview executives and thought leaders from across the globe. Join us for practitioner-oriented content around all things #Business, #LeadershipChallenges, #TalentManagement, #OrganizationalDevelopment, and #ChangeManagement
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