All Episodes

Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking Toxic vs. Underskilled Leadership with Dr. Benjamin Ritter

Q&A: 2026 Leadership Trends, Part 2

A Deep Dive with Jeanne Omlor: Mastering Organic Marketing and High-End Coaching

Fostering Belonging and Leading with Authenticity - Insights from Gina Casazza

From the 'Perfect Life' Facade to True Fulfillment: A Raw Conversation with Kevin Palmieri of

Decoding Tech PR, feat. CEO of The Silver Telegram, Ronjini Joshua

Q&A: Leadership in 2026 is Getting a Major Upgrade

Securing Success: Unlocking Powerful Leadership Insights from the Security Industry, feat. Glenn Sandifer

Q&A: Layci's Biggest Mistake of 2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Credibility in Leadership, feat. Mitchell Levy, global credibility expert

Q&A Rewind! Surviving and Thriving: Leadership Strategies for the Holiday Season (plus a free gift guide!)

Navigating Healthcare: Lessons from a Patient Advocate, feat. Dana Sherwin, CEO of The Thinking Patient

Leading through Grief: A Guide to Being Human

Vulnerability: A Key to Effective Leadership, feat. Colleen Malmassari of Back40 Advisors

Q&A: Navigating the CEO Succession Crisis

Navigating Immigration Complexities, feat. Andy Semotiuk, US & Canadian Immigration Lawyer

Rewind Q&A- Why "The Lift" Works For All Stages of Leadership! Registration open now!

From Overwork to Balance: Navigating Burnout in Leadership, feat. Dr. Malissa Clark

From Cap & Gown to Career: Navigating the Workforce with Curiosity

From Bin Baby to Director of Sales: feat. Blaine Heilman, newest member of the team!

Gossip in the Workplace: How to Interrupt It, Manage It, and Survive It

Mastering Stoic Empathy: Shermin Kruse on Leadership, Authenticity, and Overcoming Challenges

Unlocking Leadership Success: What Transcend Leadership Collective Can Do for You

Embracing Challenges and Finding Purpose, feat. Terry Tucker of Motivational Check

Q&A: Can You Recession-Proof Your Business? What's Your Zombie Apocalypse Survival Plan?

Breaking the Cycle: Identifying and Overcoming Toxic Work Cultures, feat. Suhein Beck

Steadying the Ship: Leadership During Times of Uncertainty

Mapping Organizational DNA, feat. David Cohen of DS Cohen & Associates

Q&A: What Makes a World Class Team?

From NASA Scientist to Holistic Healer: Mayim Vega's Transformative Journey

The Power of the Pause: Leadership Lessons in Times of Crisis

Unmasking the Complexities of Leadership and Transformation, feat. Rachel Burr of Catamentum

HR Blind Spots and Leadership Lessons, feat. Yara Banks, President & Founder of BNX Business Advisors

GIVEAWAY!! Launching Our YouTube Channel & Effective Annual Planning Strategies

Special Announcement: YouTube launch AND a GIVEAWAY!

Transforming Customer Experience: Lessons from Lynn Daniel, founder and CEO of The Daniel Group

Navigating Leadership as an Introverted Servant Leader, feat. Sharissa Deppen, CEO of Leadership Mastery Alliance

Balancing Leadership and Vulnerability, feat. Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premiere Claims

Unlocking Conflict Resolution, feat. Amy Armstrong from The Center for Family Resolution

Q&A! Understanding Quiet Quitting: Root Causes and Solutions

Empowering Decision-Making in Leadership with Chris Seifert of Enabling Empowerment

Transition and Growth: From Family Business to Industry Leadership, feat. Amber Kendrick of Pete's Auto Parts

Transforming Mental Health Advocacy, feat. Kathleen Donaldson, creator of the Calm and Collected Toolkit and founder of Kathleen Donaldson Consulting

Leadership in Unexpected Places, feat. Benjamin Kintisch, creator of “Life Review: The Hospice Musical”

Planning for Success: A Guide to Strategic, Annual, and Quarterly Planning

The Power of Planning: It's That Time of Year Again!

S3, Ep. 14: Leading The Way in Healing Medical Trauma, feat. Parijat Deshpande, founder of Ruvelle

S3, Ep. 13: Living A Values-Based Life, feat. Robert MacPhee of Excellent Decisions

S3, Ep. 11: Overcoming Self-Doubt & Building Extreme Clarity, feat. Laura Aura of The Gutsy Podcast

S3, Ep. 10: Connecting with Yourself & Your Community, feat. Becky Plautz, Connection Strategist & Founder of Digital Co-Work Space

S3, Ep. 9: Cultivating Agricultural Leadership & Beyond, feat. Dr. John Reeves of the Agribusiness Leadership Institute

S3, Ep. 8: Unlocking the Power of Epigenetics, feat. Cara Jean Wilson of Taking Cara Business

S3, Ep. 7: Q&A- Visionary Leadership: Turning Ideas into Action

S3, Ep. 6: Healing and Leading: Donna Temm on Trauma-Informed Leadership

A Hint of Things to Come: Don't Miss The Lift 2.0!

S3, Ep. 4: Change is Inevitable- Here's How to Do it Well, feat. Carl King, Change Consultant and Coach

S3, Ep. 3: Confessions of a Micromanager: Learning to Let Go and Trust the Team, feat. Amanda Bedell, The Business Chaos Sorter

S3, Ep. 2: Your Reputation Is Your Brand, feat. Seth Tower Hurd of Manx Solutions

S3, Ep. 1- Q&A- Introducing: The Collective!

S2, Ep. 23: Q&A- What Does It Mean To Be A Well-Differentiated Leader?

S2, Ep. 22: You Think You Know What Burnout Is? Think Again. Feat. Avery Thatcher, Burnout Prevention Strategist

S2, Ep. 21: Navigating Complex Terminations and Shining a Light on Blind Spots, feat. Rachel Brenke, CEO of The Brenke Group and Owner & Principal Managing Attorney of Eden Law Firm

S2, Ep. 20: Your Entire Career Doesn't Have To Be A Battle, feat. Liz Orr of The Rude Ass Enneagram

S2, Ep. 17: The Power of One Conversation and How It Can Change Your Life, feat. Heather Criswell of The Conversation Academy

S2, Ep. 19: Introducing the Dr. John Reeves Agribusiness Leadership Institute

S2, Ep. 18: Lightning Round Q&A with Layci in the hot seat!

S2, Ep. 16: Don't Ignore The Red Flags, feat. Julia Nepini of Compassionate Consulting Company and host of Compassionate Climb

S2, Ep. 15: This Lawsuit Could Have Been A Conversation, feat. Karelys Davis, Director of Workshops, Education & Training at Transcend Leadership Collective

S2, Ep. 14: Learning as a Leadership Superpower, feat. Chad Wooters, CEO of Kairos Talks

S2, Ep. 13: Reinvent with Authenticity, feat. Shawn Marshall of Reinvent Yourself

S2, Ep. 12: Hot Take: Tracking Personal Development on Company Time?

S2, Ep. 11: Register for "The Lift" & Sign up for our FREE webinar!

S2, Ep. 10: Pianist, Producer, and Everything In Between, feat. Mary Skop of The Number of Months

S2, Ep. 9: Return To Your "Why," feat. Dr. Olivia Van Guyse, DPT

S2, Episode 8: Making Stuff Happen: Behind The Scenes Leadership, feat. Natalie Gingrich of The Ops Authority

S2, Ep. 7: Making the Invisible Visible

S2, Ep. 6: Mini Series Wrap

S2, Ep. 5: Identifying Emerging Leaders

S2, Ep. 4: Core Competencies Every Leader Needs

S2, Ep. 3: The MOST Important Skill All Leaders Need

S2, Ep. 2: The 3 Levels of Leading Well

S2, Ep. 1: Mini Series Launch! Let's Talk ROI

24: New Upcoming Series for Rising Leaders!

23: Respecting Your Team's Time Off

22: Radical Self-Awareness & Curious Conversations, feat. Tim Whitaker of The New Evangelicals

21: If You Don't Want Their Life, You Don't Need Their Approval

20: Crucial Conversations & Creating Culture, feat. Nate Skop, founder & owner of Fuel Inspired

19: Flipping the Script on Degree Requirements

Coming in Hot in 2024: Don't Miss the Fun!

17: 2023 Recap: Mistakes Were Made, And It Was Still A Great Year

16: (Part Two) From Trailer Park To Tesla, feat. Chad Peterson, owner of PTI Transportation

15: (Part One) From Trailer Park to Tesla, feat. Chad Peterson, owner of PTI Transportation

14: Swim Upstream Boldly, feat. Julia Bringolf, VP of Royal Bluff Orchards and CEO of Cash Butte Distillery

13: (Part Two) Leading with Belonging, feat. Tash Haynes

12: (Part One) Leading With Belonging, feat. Tash Haynes

11: That Time Self-Regulation Left The Building

10: Control Is Not The Way; feat. Shawn Niles of Fat Pastor Productions

9: Reframing Failure- Leaders as Learners

8: Own Your Brilliance, feat. Anniedi Essien, Chief Swagger Officer of Idem Spark

7: Two Times I Shouldn't Have Pushed Through

6: (Part 2) Leadership Happens in the Mirror, feat. George Bryant of The Mind of George Show

5: (Part One) Leadership Happens in the Mirror, feat. George Bryant of The Mind of George Show

4: Take the Vacation: Delegating with Teams

2: Pro Tip! Don't Treat Your Staff Like A Dog

1: Communicate Clearly, Early, and Often, feat. Meredith Root, founder of Tactic Functional Nutrition

3: There Are No Mistakes; Only Learning, feat. Amy Gurske, Founder and CEO of SayHii

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