Episodes

Nov. 25, 2025

The Courage Needed to Integrate Technology and Drive Innovation

Join us as we explore how courageous leadership helps us integrate technology with purpose instead of pressure. We look at leaders who chose clarity over complexity and used vision to guide innovation. Their success came from...
Nov. 4, 2025

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Focus and Presence in a Distraction-Heavy World

In today’s world of endless notifications, overflowing inboxes and constant noise, focus and presence feel harder than ever to hold onto. In this episode of UNFILTERED Courageous Conversations about Focus and Presence in a Di...
Oct. 28, 2025

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Grief and the Loss of Loved Ones

Grief is one of the hardest things to talk about, yet it touches every one of us. In the latest conversation in the UNFILTERED Series, Amy and Daphna open up about loss, leadership, and the human side of work. Together, they ...
Oct. 21, 2025

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Being an Introvert in an Extroverted Workplace

What if the quietest voice in the room held the most valuable insight? In our next episode of the UNFILTERED Series, Daphna and I explore what it really means to be an introvert in an extroverted workplace. We uncover how int...
Sept. 30, 2025

The Missing Leadership Skill: Critical Thinking | Céline Williams

Céline Williams, founder of reVisionary and an award-winning executive coach, reminds us that critical thinking is one of the rarest yet most vital skills a leader can bring to the table. With over 20 years of experience in l...
Sept. 16, 2025

Five Leadership Shifts That Create Connection and Build Belonging | Susan Inouye

Susan Inouye is a transformational executive coach and best‑selling author who helps leaders build cultures of engagement and belonging. We explore her Sawubona approach, which means “I see you,” and the five leader shifts th...
Sept. 2, 2025

How to Set Relevant Goals and Continually Create Your Legacy (Encore) | Eric Larson

We’re excited to bring you an encore presentation with Eric Larson, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Chairman of Tilia Holdings. Eric shares how his leadership legacy connects science, design, and business to transform the food supply...
Aug. 19, 2025

Ending the Engagement Crisis: How Intentional Leadership Builds Thriving Teams | El Lages

There is an engagement crisis in our workplaces currently! Elizabeth “El” Lages, Chief People and Culture Officer at Flexera, shares how strong values, intentional leadership, and accountability fuel high engagement across gl...
Aug. 5, 2025

The New Rules of Courageous Leadership in Uncertain Times | Mary Lynn Fayoumi

When the ground keeps shifting beneath us, courageous leadership means leaning into what’s real; our experience, our humility, and our values. Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President and CEO of HR Source, brings decades of wisdom in wor...
July 22, 2025

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Menopause

Is it hot in here, or is it… Menopause? In this powerful episode of UNFILTERED, Daphna and Amy crack open one of the most misunderstood and under-discussed life transitions: menopause. From brain fog to emotional turbulence, ...
July 15, 2025

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about… Morning Routines

Feel guilty for not joining the 5am club? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. In the latest episode of the Unfiltered Series, Amy and Daphna break down the myth that success has to start before sunrise. Explore wh...
July 8, 2025

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about... Imposter Syndrome

In this episode of Unfiltered, hosts Daphna and Amy explore the complex and often hidden experience of imposter syndrome. They unpack its psychological roots, how it shows up across different identities and careers, and why i...
June 24, 2025

The San Diego Airport Culture Factor: The New Process for Trust, Growth and Expansion (Encore) | Kimberly Becker

Kim Becker, President and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, is leading a bold transformation at the San Diego International Airport—starting from the inside out. We explored how she’s intentionally culti...
June 10, 2025

How Age Diversity Can Bring You the Top Talent You Need (Encore) | Gary Danoff

We often talk about diversity in terms of background or culture, but age diversity plays just as big a role in team success. In this episode, we explore what happens when you bring together different generations at work and c...
May 27, 2025

Maximize Retention and Engagement: Unlocking Your Team’s Full Potential

We all want teams that are energized, engaged, and operating at full potential. The key? Tap into what truly drives people. When we leverage strengths and give flexibility around how work gets done, we create an environment w...
May 13, 2025

Easy and Accessible Ways to Retain Top Talent (Encore) | Mary Lynn Fayoumi

Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President and CEO of HR Source, brings a wealth of insight on how leaders can retain top talent in today’s evolving workplace. She reminds us that retaining great people isn’t about copying broad strategies...
April 29, 2025

Insider Secrets to Successfully Work Flexibly From Home or Hybrid | El Lages (Encore)

The power has shifted from organizations to people. How do you meet the new expectations employees have? How do you retain your top performers? My guest today is El Lages, Chief People and Culture Officer at Flexera, and we t...
April 16, 2025

Hybrid & Virtual Meetings Made Better

In this solo episode, Amy challenges our thinking about how we can make virtual and hybrid meetings more productive, engaging, and worth everyone's time. She shares how to shift away from default routines and instead be more ...
April 1, 2025

Cutting-Edge Strategies from a Courageous Virtual Veteran | Gloria Everett (Encore)

In this encore episode from 2022, Gloria Everett, President and CEO of The Mutual, shares her forward-thinking approach to making hybrid work effective and sustainable. She challenges traditional workplace models by focusing ...
March 18, 2025

Beyond Transactions: The Leadership Mindset that Builds Lasting Success | William “Bill” Himmelstein

William “Bill” Himmelstein, founder and CEO of Tenant Advisory Group, shares how an abundance mindset and a focus on lifting others up leads to long-term success. He challenges the idea of transactional business and instead e...
March 4, 2025

The Productivity Secret: Aligning Where You Work with What You Do

Hybrid work is here to stay, but are we approaching it the right way? In this episode, I take a fresh look at how leaders can align different types of work with the environments that best support them. Explore how intentional...
Feb. 18, 2025

How Leaders Can Support Mental Health, While Strengthening Accountability and Trust | Pat Broe

Pat Broe, best-selling author and mental health advocate, shares insights on how leaders can support their teams’ mental health while fostering trust and accountability. He emphasizes the importance of open communication, emp...
Feb. 4, 2025

A Proven Blueprint for Developing Yourself as a Leader | Genevieve Retzlaff

Genevieve Retzlaff, founder and CEO of Grow Better Together , shares her vision for leadership as an ongoing journey that has 3 distinct phases and starts with self-awareness. By understanding our triggers and developing emot...
Jan. 21, 2025

Redefining Resilience: Moving Beyond Survival to Growth | Russell Harvey

Russell Harvey, known as The Resilience Coach , shares valuable insights on building resilience as a mindset and a practical skill. He challenges us to see resilience not just as recovery from setbacks but as a way to grow, l...