The Superbold Podcast

In this episode, Fred Joyal interviews Mike DiCioccio about his journey from sales and media production to becoming a successful podcast entrepreneur. They explore the power of podcasting for relationship building, personal growth, and business success, emphasizing boldness, authenticity, and adapting to technological change.You can find Mike's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miked-up/id1485192693

Fred interviews Thomas Passalacqua, who went from schoolteacher to dental product salesperson to leadership coach in the course of his life. It's a fun ride through all the risky moves he made, and the powerful lessons he learned along the way that he now teaches with his company, Ascend Professional Pathways.We cover everything from imposter syndrome to dealing with longevity and loads of keen insights into sales as a career.You'll love it!Thomas can be reached at [email protected]

Fred interviews Dr. Kelly Flanagan, a psychologist who focuses his training and guidance on helping people deal with the human tendency to disconnect when triggered, either by some trauma from our past or some fear or pain that we have in the present. His new, book, The Road Less Triggered, is a USA Today bestseller. This is powerful knowledge for anyone who wants to improve their emotional connection with their loved ones.Kelly can be reached at roadlesstriggered.com

Fred interviews Sarah Anane, who coaches individuals on how to start first with their identity - who they want to become and be known as - and shaping their habits around that. It's a fascinating discussion about human behavior and personal goals.You can find Sarah at SFA-coaching.com. Her email is [email protected] and her LinkedIn is https://linkedin.com/in/sarahfrancesanane/

Don Weber has built a career developing a unique understanding of human behavior, particularly on the lives of highly successful people and their transition into retirement. His insights are valuable to anyone who is aiming for success in life, and want to know how best to navigate it. This is a master class in leadership development--don't miss it! His LinkedIn is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-weber/

In this episode, Fred interviews Anton Gunn, a high-performance leadership coach who teaches companies how to build a world-class, dynamic culture. Earlier in life, he was CEO of a non-profit, and was in fact the youngest CEO ever in South Carolina. He also had a political career, serving in the state's House of Representatives. And he served as an advisor to one of our presidents. He's done a lot, and he shares his insights and wisdom with us. Don't miss this one!Anton's LinkedIn is linkedin.com/in/antonjgunn

Fred interviews Jill Schulman, author of The Bravery Effect, a former US Marine Corps Officer, leadership development expert, and founder of Breakthrough Leadership Group. Jill has studied the science behind bravery and positive psychology and has some very practical steps for someone to build their boldness and bravery, very much in line with what Fred teaches. She is definitely Superbold herself!Her website is www.jillschulman.com and her LinkedIn is her name. You can take her free Personal Bravery Assessment on her website. Her book is available on Amazon.

Fred interviews Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, an expert in the field of confidence. They talk about the crisis of confidence we are experiencing, and what science tells us about how confidence is really built and expanded. Dr. Kamphoff has some simple tools that anyone can use in a moment when their confidence comes up short. Anyone can benefit from the insights in this conversation!She can be found on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindra-kamphoff/Her book is Beyond GritHer conference on January 9, 2026 can be signed up for here: mentallystrongconference.com

Fred has a deep discussion with Emily Kendel, who has built a highly successful consulting business in the spa industry. From being a high school dropout to a young mom, Emily had a rough start. But she didn't let that stop her, and she worked hard and smart through the aesthetic business, eventually becoming a CFO and then a consultant. Emily also talks about her fifth child who has spina bifida and the amazing in utero surgery she went through. Don't miss this episode--it may be my favorite!Her website is www.spaproject.com

Bob Wheatley is an author and coach as well as a former major league baseball player! His latest book, Single Minded: Finding Purpose and Strength in Your Season of Singleness, is available on Amazon.This episode dives deep into the value of a person being single and making a rewarding and impactful time of that phase of your life.Fred and Bob also talk about Brand Builders Group, the person brand coaching company they both work with.You can learn more about Brand Builders Group at freebrandcall.com/bw, or get a free audiobook from the founders at: https://wealthyandwellknown.com/audiobook-rpp/?affiliate_code=150766

Learn how to level up your life without burnout as MJ Gordon shares her powerful journey and proven strategies! In this episode, high-performance coach and creator of the Level Up program, MJ Gordon, reveals how to build a sustainable, balanced life while scaling your career. Discover her three-step approach—align, design, refine—to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs reclaim time, energy, and purpose without sacrificing personal goals or relationships. MJ opens up about overcoming chronic fatigue, ditching burnout, and creating a data-driven system that combines holistic health, neurology, and emotional intelligence. Whether you're striving for success or seeking balance, this episode is packed with actionable insights to inspire meaningful change. Don't miss this life-changing conversation!You can DM MJ Gordon at instagram.com/marinjayden

Fred interviews Mark Henderson Leary, an EOS coach (you'll learn what that is!) and business advisor. He shares some profound insights on the impact boldness has on daily life, and how it is linked to integrity and focusing on the greater good. This is a riveting conversation--don't miss it! You can find Mark at his website, markhendersonleary.com

In this episode, Fred interviews author and international speaker Chris Felton, and they talk about how you can change your behavior toward money, and how that will change your whole life. Chris is the author of Think and Grow You, available on Amazon. Get a copy immediately!Chris also mentions the book How Rich People Think, by Steve Seibold. Chris's website is chrisfelton.me

Fred discusses the power of being willing to be uncomfortable in your career pursuits with Mo Salami. Mo is an online expert and business coach who worked for years with the Tony Robbins organization before branching out into his own speaking and coaching business. It's a deep and fascinating discussion, so give it a listen. And if you want to tap into Mo's wisdom personally, schedule time with him here: mosalami.com/freecall.

Fred discusses the power of embracing the uncomfortable to increase your success in life and business. Mo is an online marketing expert and business coach, having spent years working with Tony Robbins's organization and then branching out into his own speaking and coaching career. You'll get some deep insights into the impact boldness and discomfort can have in this episode, so don't miss it! And if you want to tap into Mo's expertise, go to mosalami.com/freecall to schedule time with him. And of course, his website is mosalami.com

Fred interviews Mike Goldman, a deeply experienced leadership coach who has authored two key books, Breakthrough Leadership Team and Performance Breakthrough. Fred dives into Mike's 35 years of experience getting to the root challenges at the executive level of businesses. This is powerful stuff--don't miss it! Mike's website is mike-goldman.com

Fred interviews Dr. Mark Liechtung, a pioneering dentist who created several dental practices and also invented a game-changing dental product, and is about to launch another one. It's a classic entrepreneur's journey, with risk, regret, failures and successes. You love it and learn a lot from it!

In this episode, Fred has a deep discussion with successful entrepreneur Adam Cruz, going into the conflict created by ambition that often leaves other parts of your life damaged and your success feeling hollow. Adam talks about how you can balance your approach before the situation becomes critical or worse, unreversable. Listeners can go do Adam's website, thehealinghustle.com, and take his free assessment to see where you are in your ambitious journey!

Fred interviews Chelsea Myers, who coaches businesses on how to have a successful transition with their business, starting by making sure they are ideally positioned to get the best offers and the right deal. Her life is a story of believing in your future and pursuing it with determination. For any business owner at any stage of their growth, this episode will prepare you for the most successful exit, whenever you're ready. And, with Chelsea's guidance, you will be ready! Her website is chelseamyers.live and her email is [email protected]

Fred interviews Casey Caston, co-founder of Marriage365, which is a website, app and program to make your marriage work without therapy. Casey gives very practical solutions to communication, lack of sex and intimacy, and more. This is a great episode for anyone hoping to make their relationship work and last! Casey's website is www.marriage365.com

Fred interviews bestselling author and entrepreneur Markus Kaulius in this high-energy conversation, covering Markus' newest book, Play a Bigger Game: Make Your Life a Masterpiece and a whole range of topics that will fire you up. Markus is totally aligned with the Superbold philosophy, and is one of the boldest people Fred's ever met. Markus has started several six-and seven-figure businesses in his 25-year career, and is dynamic, fun and brilliant. His website is playabiggergame.com Don't miss this one!

Dr. Nekeshia Hammond is a psychologist specializing in workplace burnout, and her latest book, Mindset Training: Conquer Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow, dives deep into ways to prevent burnout and enjoy life balance. Fred and she talk about how it takes boldness to admit you're on the brink of burnout, and the bold moves she's made in her own career. Her podcast is A Mental Health Moment with Dr. Hammond. Check it out! Her website is drnekeshiahammond.com, and her book is available on Amazon.

Learn from the bestselling author of "They Ask, You Answer" on how to sell in a unique way in the digital world. Marcus is an internationally renowned speaker on this technique, and a highly successful entrepreneur. This episode is packed with insights and tactics that Fred guarantees will change how you see your sales approach! His website is marcussheridan.com

In this episode, I interview Terrence Ogden, who created Project Grit, where he leads people on epic "rucks" where they do 50 to 75 kilometer hikes with 30-pound backpacks. Participants discover they have more in them than they imagine possible. Hear some of the amazing experiences and why Terrence created this unique challenge. Don't miss this one! His website is officialprojectgrit.com

In this episode, Fred interviews Steve Tatham, the Executive Creative Director for Epic Universe at Universal Creative, They talk about what's involved in creating and building an entirely new theme park. They cover his career starting as a Disney Imagineer all the way to this incredible role with Universal Theme Parks. You can learn more about the new park, which opens next year, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4u83ncMjuE You can follow Steve on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/stevetatham and also find him on his website, stevetatham.com

In this episode, Fred inteviews author Danielle Sebastian, whose bestselling book, Resilient Wives: A Guide for Wives Supporting Their Husband Through Childhood Trauma Recovery, talks about her personal journey to save her marriage and help her husband heal his deepest wound. It's a story everyone can benefit from.

In this episode, Fred interviews Ruben Paul, a professional comedian who has toured with Jamie Foxx, Russell Peters and currently George Lopez. Learn about the boldness required to get up and make people laugh, risk being heckled, bombing and very often broke. This is a fun and fascinating interview--don't miss it!

Matt Gerlach went from a successful marketing and sales career in the corporate world to coaching entrepreneurs and, in the midst of that transition had a psychological crisis that set him on a journey of self-discovery and healing. It's a remarkable story of a person turning the trauma of childhood into a joyful and healthy state of mind, and creating business success as a result. It's a very personal story, one that we can all learn from, as we all have our own traumas, whether we are aware of them or not. You can learn more about Matt at MattGerlach.com

In this episode I interview Dennis Marvel, an entrepreneur and highly successful dental coach. He works with Fortune Management as one of their top coaches. We get into his successes and failures, and how he has learned to teach leadership in a clear and powerful way. He's had an amazing career, from working with American Express to branching out on his own and finally building his coaching career. Tons of wisdom here--don't miss it! You can reach Dennis at [email protected] Learn more about Fortune Management here: www.fortunemgmt.com

Fred interviews author and orthodontist Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca, digging into her latest book, One Team, One Score. You'll learn the four key elements to bringing long-term success to your dental practice from someone who's done it consistently for decades!

Fred interviews the founders of Wonderist, a digital media company in San Diego, and digs into their journey as entrepreneurs. But the most amazing part of the segment is the gut-wrenching experience they had with the birth of their third child. This story will fill you with hope and joy, so don't miss it!

Fred interviews Paul Vigario, founder and CEO of SurfCT, the pre-eminent dental and medical practice designer. They dive into the boldness required to create a practice that breaks the mold, and realizes an extraordinary vision. They discuss the impact Fred's book Superbold has had on Paul and his employees. Check it out! You can find Paul's company at surfct.com.

Heather Colicchio founded the American Association of Dental Office Managers twenty years ago, realizing that no such organization existed. She did it with no knowledge or experience in the dental industry. It now has over 10,000 members. This is a great story of boldly solving a problem with spectacular results! The AADOM website is dentalmanagers.com

Fred interviews Dr. David Madow, co-creator of The Best Seminar Ever. This is a unique topic where Dr. Madow discusses his experience with plant medicine to treat his anxiety and depression. Specifically, they discuss micro-dosing, as well as the increased acceptance of this modality for treating many psychological and emotional traumas and difficulties. This is a wild one!

Joshua March is a serial entrepreneur who, after a successful exit of his last company, jumped into the bold challenge of creating farmed meat. Knowing that it had to taste good and be affordable, he dove into the biotech world and created a company called SciFi Foods, which is about to release its first product. Obviously, there is a "save the plant/feed the planet" problem that he is also seeking to solve. But it starts with palatable meat. This is a great conversation with someone taking on a big challenge. Tune in!

In this episode, Fred Joyal interviews Dr. Elona Gaball, a dentist in Solana Beach, CA, where she discusses the bold moves of her career and her remarkable charitable organization where she helps rescued sex traffic victims by restoring their smiles. Don't miss this one!

On this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome in Dov Baron, one of the leading authorities on meaning-driven leadership. Known as “The Dragonist,” Dov teaches us how to recognize, find, retain, and nurture dragons (the top talent) who are hidden in our organizations. He’s been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers to Hire, one of the Top 30 Global Leadership Gurus, and is the bestselling author of One Red Thread and Fiercely Loyal. Dov shares the one question that became the driving force of his life, the power of our emotional source code, the conditions needed for innovation, and so much more. To learn more about Dov, you can visit his website or check out his podcast, Leadership and Loyalty. You can check out FredJoyal.com to learn more, book me as a speaker, or schedule a consultation. While you’re there, you can also order a copy of my book, Superbold.

On this episode, I get the pleasure of speaking with Kena Tchiteya, a young entrepreneur from Montreal who rapidly grew her audience to over 1 million followers on TikTok by sharing her vulnerable journey in skincare and the steps she took to achieve her skincare goals. The founder of Kena Skincare and the Acne-Proof 4-Step System, Kena is passionate about self-care from the inside and out and puts health as a top priority in her message. Kena shares the bold move her father made to give her the life she enjoyed, how she kept pushing to discover the root cause of her severe acne, and the business moves she has planned for the future. For more about Kena, check her out on her various platforms. You can check out FredJoyal.com to see my workshop schedule, hire me as a speaker, or book a consultation. While you’re there, you can also pick up a copy of my book, Superbold. I’ve even got a free Boldness Journal and some boldness exercises you can download for free.

On this episode, I had a fun and fascinating conversation with Amber Lethem, a national sales trainer, motivational speaker, and executive sales coach. Amber has opened multiple businesses in numerous sales territories across the country. CEOs and top-producing salespeople from Google, Northwestern Mutual, and Jackson National have hired her to speak on and implement strategies in sales, leadership, and executive development. Amber shares how she cut her teeth in sales at the age of 19 by knocking on over 30,000 cold doors, how that experience led to her start in executive coaching, and the ways in which her vagabond lifestyle has impacted her relationships. For more about Amber, visit her website. You can check out FredJoyal.com to see my workshop schedule, hire me as a speaker, or book a consultation. While you’re there, you can also pick up a copy of my book, Superbold. I’ve even got a free Boldness Journal and some boldness exercises you can download for free.

On this episode, I get the pleasure of speaking with Bernie Stoltz, the CEO of Fortune Management, which is the world’s largest executive coaching organization for doctors. In his role, Bernie leads more than 120 coaches in over 60 cities throughout the United States and Canada. He’s also a speaker and an author whose newest book, The Fortune Recipe: Essential Ingredients for Creating Your Best Life, launched in February. Bernie shares how boldness has impacted his life and career, discusses the impact that his business heroes had on him, and reveals how early success left him feeling empty, not fulfilled. He also offers advice every entrepreneur needs after failure: how to use what you learned and rebound in a more intelligent way. To learn more about Bernie, check out his website. You can check out FredJoyal.com to see my workshop schedule, hire me as a speaker, or book a consultation. While you’re there, you can also pick up a copy of my book, Superbold. I’ve even got a free Boldness Journal and some boldness exercises you can download for free.

On this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome in Sanyika “The Firestarter” Street, a men’s performance coach, speaker, and author. He is the founder and CEO of The All-In CEO, a movement to help 1 million men become better men and transform the future of their families forever by building profitable service-based businesses. A dynamic speaker with a powerful message, Sanyika was one of the first people I thought about asking to participate in my first Superbold Workshop. He had a tremendous impact on those who attended. Sanyika discusses how he’s been able to create a life that works for every aspect of his life, the difference between having a plan and having a “real” plan, our true superpower as human beings, and much more. To learn more about Sanyika’s work, check out his website. You can check out FredJoyal.com to see my workshop schedule, hire me as a speaker, or book a consultation. While you’re there, you can also pick up a copy of my book, Superbold. I’ve even got a free Boldness Journal and some boldness exercises you can download for free.

On this episode, it’s a pleasure to welcome Dr. Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist, executive coach, and consultant to major organizations. He is the inventor and developer of the process called Surgical Empathy, which uses targeted and focused empathy to break through to people and free them from internal emotional and psychological blocks that can impair their functioning, well-being, and satisfaction in life. He’s written many books, my favorite of which is Talking to ‘Crazy’: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life. Mark discusses the power of connecting with people emotionally, what he’s discovered about suicide after 30 years of working with patients, the real reason we’re resistant to unsolicited advice, and much more. His podcast, My Wakeup Call, has had more than 20 million downloads. For more of Mark’s work, check out his website. You can check out FredJoyal.com to see my workshop schedule, hire me as a speaker, or book a consultation. While you’re there, you can also pick up a copy of my book, Superbold. I’ve even got a free Boldness Journal and some boldness exercises you can download for free.

On this episode, I’m delighted to welcome Alan Stein Jr., an internationally renowned veteran basketball performance coach who spent 15+ years working with superstars like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant to develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines. Alan served as a performance coach for Nike Basketball, Jordan Brand, the NBPA Top 100 Camp, and the McDonald’s All-American Game, and his corporate clients include American Express, Pepsi, Sabra, Starbucks, Under Armour, UGG, Orange Theory Fitness, and Penn State Football. He’s also the author of two bestsellers: Raise Your Game and Sustain Your Game. Alan shares the mental habits that made Curry the best shooter in the NBA, the power of being transparent about your mistakes, and the bold move he’s making after this podcast appearance. For more resources from Alan or to book him as a speaker, check out his website. You can check out FredJoyal.com to see my workshop schedule, hire me as a speaker, or book a consultation. While you’re there, you can also pick up a copy of my book, Superbold. I’ve even got a free Boldness Journal and some boldness exercises you can download for free.

On this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Chris Voss, one of the preeminent practitioners and professors of negotiating skills in the world. An FBI veteran, Chris is the founder and principal of The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that provides training and advises Fortune 500 companies through complex negotiations. Chris has taught for business schools at USC, Georgetown, Harvard, MIT, and Northwestern, among others. His book Never Split the Difference, a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, is an indispensable handbook of negotiation principles culled and perfected from Chris’s remarkable career. Chris shares the time when his negotiation skills were put to the ultimate test, highlights the difference between active and proactive listening, and reveals the internal voice you should listen to during negotiations. Be sure to check out the Black Swan website to learn more about Chris’s work, see his videos on YouTube, and check out his masterclass on negotiation. You can check out FredJoyal.com to see my workshop schedule, hire me as a speaker, or book a consultation. While you’re there, you can also pick up a copy of my book, Superbold. I’ve even got a free Boldness Journal and some boldness exercises you can download for free.

On this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jay Samit, a dynamic entrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. Jay has led billion-dollar businesses, transformed industries, revamped government institutions and continues to be at the forefront of global trends in business. Both of his books, Disrupt Yourself and Future-Proofing You, are international bestsellers and must-reads for a bold life. Jay shares the lessons he learned working with the likes of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Richard Branson, the mindset needed to become a self-made millionaire, and the type of bold moves we must make in a world where half of all jobs will disappear within the next five years. Be sure to follow all of Jay’s work—including his phenomenal watercolors!— at JaySamit.com. You can check out FredJoyal.com to see my workshop schedule, hire me as a speaker, or book a consultation. While you’re there, you can also pick up a copy of my book, Superbold. I’ve even got a free Boldness Journal and some boldness exercises you can download for free.

On this episode, I’m delighted to welcome in Tucker Max, the author of four New York Times Best Selling books (three that hit #1), which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. Tucker also co-founded Scribe Media, the premier professional publishing company that has helped people like David Goggins, Tiffany Haddish, and Dan Sullivan publish their books. Tucker shares what led to him adopting boldness as a strategy at a young age, the most important thing he’s ever done in his life, and his one piece of advice for people who want to be bolder in their lives. Be sure to follow his work over at TuckerMax.com. You can check out FredJoyal.com to see my workshop schedule, hire me as a speaker, or book a consultation. While you’re there, you can also pick up a copy of my book, Superbold. I’ve even got a free Boldness Journal and some boldness exercises you can download for free.

Welcome to The Superbold Podcast! I'm Fred Joyal, author of Superbold, and your host. Every episode, I'll be interviewing a guest to hear how boldness made all the difference in their lives. We'll deconstruct how they became bold, the choices they made, the challenges they faced, what they learned, and how much better their lives are by being bold. In advance of their episode, I'll challenge every guest to do a Superbold Exercise, and during the show, we'll talk about what that experience was like for them. Throughout the podcast, we'll talk about the concepts and principles of Superboldness: how they can be learned and how they can take you to much higher levels of confidence and boldness than you ever thought possible.