The LeaderShifter Show

Leadership experts Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer, partners at think2perform, endeavor to help clients “make the ideal real.” Their approach emphasizes self-awareness and emotional competency as the foundational elements for improved decision-making, effective self-management and in turn, authentic leadership. The first step is to strengthen your own leadership skills through learning agility, effective communication, and… The post 109: Making Stupid Optional with leadership experts Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

You’ve head of Emotional Intelligence (EI). The next evolution is Spiritual Intelligence (SI), so tune in to learn all about it! Yosi Amram is a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO leadership coach, author, and pioneering researcher in the field of Spiritual Intelligence. Spiritual Intelligence harnesses the immense resources of spirituality such as Purpose, Presence, Egolessness, Compassion,… The post 108: Spiritual Intelligent Leadership with Yosi Amram, PhD appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Do you struggle with communication clarity, brevity, and/or effectiveness? If so, tune into this episode with award-winning marketing entrepreneur Ben Guttman. In addition to founding and growing a successful marketing company, Ben is an adjunct professor at Baruch College and author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win and How to Design Them, which “simply… The post 107: Simply Put communication with marketing entrepreneur and author Ben Guttman appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

If you are a business owner or entrepreneur interested in strengthening your business outcomes, worrying less, and improving personal time management and work/life balance, then tune into this episode with Patrick Esposito, an entrepreneur and attorney who has supported 100+ organizations. The cold hard truth is that 50% of businesses fail by their fifth year,… The post 106: A Framework for Building Stronger, More Resilient Businesses with Entrepreneur and Author Patrick Esposito appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

In this episode, we bust the longstanding myth that “emotions don’t belong in the workplace.” I am joined by Markus van Alphen, Founder and Director of The Excellent Organization. Markus is a renowned leadership psychologist, author of more than 15 books in Dutch and English, and lecturer on Excellent Leadership and Observational Listening, a term… The post 105: Observational Listening with Leadership Psychologist Markus van Alphen appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

What does ESG even stand for? How does it differ from Impact Investing? What does it all mean? What does it look like in practice? Today’s impressive guest and dear friend will shine a light on all of these questions and more. Beata Kirr is a Managing Director and Chief Impact Officer at Chicago-based The… The post 104: The new world of ESG and Impact Investing with The Copia Group’s Chief Impact Officer Beata Kirr appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Join us for this fascinating conversation with master storyteller and Chief Story Architect of Build the Story, Dan Manning. Of his superpower, he says, “I’m a story specialist. I help you build business stories that hold attention long enough to get to YES!” The role of story in daily life and decision making cannot be… The post 103: Effective Storytelling for Leaders with Master Storyteller Dan Manning appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Tune in to hear from Osteopath, Educator, and Posturologist Mat Boule about an exciting new approach to manage pain and restore balance to our oh-so-delicate bodies. Posturology is paired with functional neurology to diagnose and treat problems emanating from the spine. It’s not about ergonomics, sitting up straight, or the inner ear.    Among other… The post 102: The Emerging Field of Posturology with Osteopath Mat Boule appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

On today’s episode, I chat with Susan Black, the dynamic founder of Wowzitude, which offers interactive, moderated live-streamed virtual walking tours led by local guides. Susan Black is WOW in her own right, and her latest entrepreneurial venture takes it to a new level. Founded in November 2020, Wowzitude not only filled a pandemic void… The post 101: Wow + Gratitude = “Wowzitude!” (i.e., live-streamed travel experiences for the culturally curious) with Founder Susan Black appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

It’s hard to believe we’ve done 100 episodes of the podcast (actually more because I have a few in the can!). To commemorate this milestone, I’ve curated clips from some of my favorite episodes, including: Episode 85 with former military submarine officer Jon Rennie Episode 69 with Dr Adia Gooden, the Brene Brown of unconditional… The post Milestone: Episode 100 of The LeaderShifter Show! appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Join us on today’s episode for a fun conversation with Blima Ehrentreu, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn-based design company The Designers Group. They deliver cutting-edge interior design, specializing in high-end residential and commercial spaces, including healthcare, senior living, hospitality, retail, and schools.    Blima shares descriptions of some of the innovative projects the company has… The post 99: Reforming the Design Industry with The Designers Group Founder/CEO Blima Ehrentreu appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Cecilia Dahl is the OG remote work expert; she has been conducting business virtually for 30 years, so she is not a pandemic also-ran. Her consulting business is Key 360, and she is a valued resource to clients with her unique “Productivity Anywhere” leadership mindset. In today’s episode, Cecilia shares some really differentiated tips, not… The post 98: Avoiding the “isolation monster” with remote team consultant, speaker, and author Cecelia Dahl appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Join me today if you want the key to the entrepreneurship kingdom! I’m speaking with a colleague and good friend, Rod Dauphin, who is the Education Services Director for the esteemed Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (GS10kSB) philanthropic grant program at LaGuardia Community College in NYC. A requirement of the program is to complete a rigorous training program. I happen… The post 97: Entrepreneurship & Goldman’s 10k Small Businesses Program with Rod Dauphin appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Carolyn Swora is a self-professed “recovering over-worker and people pleaser.” I’m sure that sounds familiar! On today’s episode, learn how she not only overcame those burdens but also blossomed into a “Human Spirit Ignitor” with a passion for developing trauma-informed leaders. First, Carolyn helps us define trauma: it’s not just something extreme; it’s any emotional… The post 96: Trauma-informed leadership with coach, author, and Dare to Lead facilitator Carolyn Swora appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

It was a real treat to have Luke Iorio on the show to discuss an important topic we’ve never specifically covered before: Masculine Vulnerability. He is the former President and CEO of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), one of the most renowned coaching certification programs in the world. WAIT, LADIES – this… The post 95: Masculine Vulnerability and the “When Then” Trap with former CEO of iPEC, Luke Iorio appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

As many of you know, psychological safety is a topic I constantly pound the table on. Join us to learn practical implementation tips from experts Minette Norman and Karolin Helbig. In their new book, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human, the duo became the first authors to provide actionable skills with real-life examples for implementing psychological safety in the workplace. Their work builds on that of renowned… The post 94: Don’t just talk about psychological safety! Learn how to DO it with Dr. Karolin Helbig and Minette Norman appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Today, I had a beyond FUN chat with Dr. Joey Faucette, an executive coach, author, podcaster, and architect of the Work Positive Framework. Dr. Joey bets that you have a “Kevin” at work. His name may be different, but all companies have one (likely more!). It’s all about him. Every. Single. Day. Kevin is negative… The post 93: Shifting a ‘Kevin Culture’ to a Work Positive Culture with Dr. Joey Faucette appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

As early as his 20s, Dr. Eric Holsapple had all the outward trappings of success: a high-paying job, nice car, and other costly material items. Yet he wasn’t happy. Can you relate to this? If so, tune in for a special sneak peek inside Eric’s book, Profit with Presence: The Twelve Pillars of Mindful Leadership, due to be… The post 92: Profit with Presence: The 12 Pillars of Mindful Leadership with Dr. Eric Holsapple appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

I had such a blast on today’s episode speaking with the three badass (pun intended!) cofounders of #femtech startup, Panic Panties. Alex Bernstein, Maria Marino, and Katherine Anne Coury, who went to Syracuse University together, hatched the idea over dinner one night in NYC. Panic Panties is doing for underwear what L’eggs did for pantyhose…making… The post 91: Never be without a spare pair for life’s emergencies with #femtech startup, Panic Panties, co-founders Alex, Maria, and Katherine Anne appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

“If you want to know your values, show me your calendar, your pocketbook, and who you hire and fire,” dares Dr. Brad Harris,“ Professor of Management and HR at HEC Paris and Co-Founder of People Leader Accelerator. Join us as Dr. Brad shares powerful lessons that will push leaders to understand the hidden tensions that stifle growth.… The post 90: Back up company values with observable behaviors with Dr. Brad Harris, Professor of Management at HEC Paris appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Did you know that 96% of small businesses don’t make it to their 10th birthday? And of the survivors, 91% never cross the $1mm revenue mark? If this is your world and/or you’re an entrepreneur struggling to work ON your business instead of IN your business, listen to my colorful conversation with growth coach Bradley Hamner. He… The post 89: Shifting from Rainmaker to Architect of your small business with Growth Coach Bradley Hamner appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Calling all sports fans! You’ll love today’s episode with Sean Murray, founder of RealTime Performance, a leadership training and organization development firm and author of recently published book, If Gold is Our Destiny: How a Team of Mavericks Came Together for Olympic Glory. The book recounts the story of the U.S. men’s national volleyball team, a group of… The post 88: Leadership Lessons from the 1984 Gold Medalist U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team with Sean Murray appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Join me today for a super interesting and witty-banter-full conversation with leadership expert, Susan Brady. Among the topics we explore are: Advice for thriving in a She-cession and what working women can do to flourish in this post-pandemic working reality. The appalling fact that the primary stage for developing confidence in girls peaks at age 9!! And… The post 87: Thriving in a She-Session with Leadership Expert and 4x Author Susan Brady appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Attention entrepreneurs and small biz owners: Do you often feel stuck on what to post to your feed? Are your posts failing to attract, engage, and convert? If so, today’s episode is for you. My guest, Sophia Parra, founder of Coach Social, is a social media strategist extraordinaire. She advises that before even considering content for posts, take… The post 86: What the Heck to Post with Social Media Guru Sophia Parra appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Jon Rennie is seriously one of the coolest guests I’ve interviewed…if you agree with me that a former U.S. Navy Cold War nuclear submarine officer who had seven deployments is a total badass! So, what does it mean to “earn your oxygen”? Well, on a nuclear sub a newbie is jokingly referred to as a NUB… The post 85: “Earn Your Oxygen” with Jon Rennie, a former nuclear sub officer turned leadership expert appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Meet my instant new best friend on today’s episode! Michelle Johnston, PhD is an award-winning professor studying leadership and business communication, and her research has shown a clear link between a team’s effective communication and its positive financial performance. She serves as the Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University in New Orleans, where she teaches in… The post 84: Seismic Shifts in Leadership with Michelle Johnston, PhD appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

The internet made information universally accessible, Google organized it, and now Mindstone combines it with the science of learning to help people not just consume, but also truly learn from it. Today’s guest, Patrick Cootes, is the co-founder and Head of Product at Mindstone, a startup that makes it faster and easier for “work athletes” to optimize their performance as… The post 83: At last…modernized, self-directed adult learning has arrived, with Mindstone co-founder, Patrick Cootes appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Today’s guest joins us from the U.K. with some great advice on team resilience, which remains prominent in the organizational zeitgeist post-pandemic and going into a potential recession (at least in the U.S.). Julian Roberts coaches high performing leaders, athletes, and teams with extreme ambitions and will “challenge their bullshit.” He is also the host… The post 82: Team Resilience and Reframing Failure as Feedback with Executive Coach Julian Roberts appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

If you are continuously trying to improve your presentation and presence skills, you will want to listen! On today’s episode, I had a truly insightful conversation with Richard Newman, founder and CEO of Body Talk, an evidence-based communication training company. Against the odds, as a former introverted, shy, high-functioning autistic, Richard overcame a crushing fear… The post 81: From autistic to awesome communication skills trainer and Body Talk founder Richard Newman appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Having impressed influential TED Speaker Simon Sinek after a company training, David Mead became the first of Sinek’s “Igniters,” a role in which he shared “Start with Why” ideas in over 225 organizations on five continents. He also co-authored, with Sinek and Peter Docker, Find Your Why: a practical guide for discovering the WHY of… The post 80: When Your Why is “Show up to Give” with Consultant and Speaker, David Mead appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Excellent communication, both internally and externally has never been more important, given the VUCA world we live in. Leaders face challenging circumstances on a nearly daily basis with a variety of stakeholders to keep in the loop. On today’s episode, I welcome long-time friend, client, and communications expert extraordinaire, Dave Poston. Dave is CEO and… The post 79: Shifting Your Company’s Communications in This Crazy World with Dave Poston CEO of Poston Communications appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

When today’s guest, Megan Galloway, made the leap from working in a confining corporate job to her own consultancy designing leadership development programs, she became a walking, talking advocate for taking chances with your career and growing your network. In fact, after hearing Megan’s story in detail, I dubbed her the “Queen of LinkedIn.” As… The post 78: Around the L&D Campfire with Megan Galloway appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Today’s guest made one of the bigger shifts I ever had the privilege of discussing on the podcast! Michael King is a former pastor turned executive coach, and from his new “pulpit,” he is passionate about improving teams and eradicating 360 reviews. As a fellow acronym lover, of course I had him expound upon his… The post 77: “Preaching” to replace the 360° review with executive coach Michael King appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Joining us from my beloved Boulder, Colorado, the energetic and funny Eric Spencer and I had a radically fun conversation today. In his free time, Eric is an avid musician, and I opened the episode by asking him to play us something – he shared a song he collaborated on with his 17-year old daughter!… The post 76: Why We All Need BFFs at Work with SkyeTeam’s COO and “Corporate Bartender” Eric Spencer appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

For my last podcast of 2021, tune in for a compelling conversation about Emotional Intelligence with coach, author, and speaker Rich Bracken. Firmly believing that EQ > IQ, Rich explains that 58 percent of performance is based on high EQ. As such, his passion is creatingemotionally intelligent powerhouses who are happier and more successful…I mean,… The post 75: How Bob Barker Saves Lives with EQ Expert Rich Bracken appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

If you want to hear an inspiring story of overcoming some bullshit obstacles, you’ll want to listen to my interview with Genevieve LeJeune, founder of Skirt Club. The mission is to build an all-female community of professional women with common interests for empowerment and sexual discovery in a safe space. She was inspired by (let’s… The post 74: From Bedroom to Boardroom: Female Empowerment with Skirt Club Founder Genevieve LeJeune appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

SH*T HAPPENS. We’ve all heard that. We’ve all lived it. And sometimes the sh*t threatens to take over The Show that is our lives. Join me on today’s episode with one of my favorite people: best-selling author, gifted coach, and sought-after speaker/trainer, Danny Bader. Danny’s latest book, Taking the Sh*t Out of the Show, uses… The post 73: Taking the Sh*t Out of the Show with author, coach, and amazing human, Danny Bader appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

I describe today’s guest, coach Jeannette Botha, as a global citizen (my favorite kind of people!), as she was born and raised in South Africa, lived in Singapore while covering Asia, and now works in a global role in Germany. She is not only a Senior Director of Sales Training and Development at a multinational… The post 72: Your work doesn’t have vocal cords and can’t speak for itself with coach Jeannette Botha appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Our lively chat today is with fellow leadership consultant and coach, Mike Horne, who is also the author of new book Integrity by Design: Working and Living Authentically and host of podcast Authentic Change. Mike brings first-hand experience and fresh approaches based on his career as a global leader designing great workplaces and developing extraordinary leadership talent.… The post 71: Authentic Change in the Workplace with Leadership Consultant/Coach Mike Horne, PhD appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

On today’s episode, we are lucky to have the incredible LaMarcus Miller PhD, a veritable renaissance man and role model of successful career shifting. LaMarcus has vast music industry experience spanning performance, business strategy, and marketing, plus stints in strategic internal corporate communications, sports, social justice, and academia. As an accomplished bass-baritone, he has performed… The post 70: Finding your Thread of Career Continuity with LaMarcus Miller, PhD appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Do you know what the difference is between self-esteem and unconditional self-worth? Do you demand perfection of yourself and anything less feels like failure? If these questions resonate, this episode is for you! We have a rare opportunity to glean wisdom from Dr. Adia Gooden, the great mind and heart behind the Unconditionally Worthy podcast.… The post 69: Shifting from Imposter Syndrome to Unconditional Self-Worth with Dr. Adia Gooden appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

If you’re a leader concerned about losing your best talent in the highly competitive post-covid job market, you need to listen in! Today’s guest is a woman after my own heart with bold and humorous book titles such as Help them Grow or Watch them GO, Up is Not the Only Way, and Love ‘Em… The post 68: Retaining Your Rockstars with Dr. Beverly Kaye appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Do you ever wonder why you don’t see much improvement in your health or any weight loss after struggling through a cleanse? Today’s guest will explain why. I collect friends/good people all over the world in my travels, and Swiss native Lars Dierauer is one of them (we met in Indonesia in 2019)! Lars is… The post 67: Leader Self-care with Holistic Detox Coach Lars Dierauer appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

How much did I LOVE interviewing fellow Wall Street veteran turned leadership consultant, speaker, author, podcast host, and mountaineer, Chuck Garcia?? Let me count the ways!! Chuck spent the first 25 years of his career working at Bloomberg, Blackrock, and Citadel before transitioning to help others climb their proverbial mountains, as he puts it. He’s… The post 66: What Mountain Climbing Can Teach Us About Leadership with Chuck Garcia appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

You will appreciate why today’s guest, LuAnn Buechler, is known as “Little Spark” when you hear her talk about the time she showed up at a heated political event in 2020 and got people on BOTH sides to give her hugs in an otherwise highly contentious setting! That effort was part of ihug, a non-partisan… The post 65: The Passion Test and Why LOVE is Good for Business with LuAnn Buechler appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

When leaders unlock their unique potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. That’s a key philosophy of today’s guest, the wise Tony Martignetti, fellow leadership coach, founder of Inspired Purpose Coaching, and host of podcast The Virtual Campfire. The idea for his podcast name comes from… The post 64: Virtual Campfire Inspiration with Leadership Coach Tony Martignetti appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

As they say, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Join us on this week’s episode with a glass of wine, as I’m joined by Charlie Bailes, a 4th generation leader in family-owned ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. Their service philosophy is “We make everyday celebrations better by providing an exceptional experience for our team members and guests,”… The post 63: Always Be Celebrating with Charlie Bailes of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

It is always a great pleasure to welcome to the podcast former colleagues who have gone on to do incredibly purposeful and inspiring work in the world. Today’s guest, Erin Ivie, was a cherished team member with me at Plum TV in Vail, CO back in the day and is currently the Executive Director of… The post 62: Speaking Up and Reaching Out about Workplace Suicide with Executive Director Erin Ivie appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

Get a double dose of smarts and irreverence on today’s episode with leadership expert, prolific author, two-time TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Navalent Consulting, Ron Carucci! The timing on his soon to be released book, To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice, and Purpose, couldn’t be better. The essence is that, more… The post 61: Getting Honest about “Ethical Fungus” with Leadership Consultant and Author Ron Carucci appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.

I’m joined in today’s entertaining conversation by life and business partners, Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell. Co-authors of two books, Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry and Appreciative Inquiry in Higher Education, this dynamic duo brings two decades of experience using this powerful approach to human system change to everything they do. Appreciative Inquiry seeks to… The post 60: Authentically “A.L.I.V.E.” in tough times with Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell appeared first on The LeaderShift Project.