Episodes

Jan. 20, 2026

Leading Forward: Leadership Lessons from a Year of Real Conversations

As we look back on 2025, this conversation brings together five voices who helped shape how we think about leadership when things feel uncertain, human, and real. Russell Harvey , Genevieve Retzlaff , Pat Broe , Mary Lynn Fay...
Jan. 6, 2026

Leading Through Crisis and Change

Crisis and change have a way of revealing what truly drives leadership. In this episode, I explore how leading through uncertainty is less about control and more about clarity, trust, and intentional choice. I introduce a sim...
Dec. 23, 2025

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about the Loneliness of Leadership

What if one of the greatest challenges in leadership isn’t decision-making or pressure but loneliness? In this Unfiltered Series conversation, leadership experts Amy Riley and Daphna Horowitz get real about the isolation that...
Dec. 16, 2025

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Anger and What your Fire is Trying to Tell You

In this episode of UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Anger and What your fire is trying to tell you , Amy and Daphna explore the misunderstood emotion of anger, an experience many of us are taught to hide or downplay...
Dec. 9, 2025

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about The Cost of Being in Control

We all want to do things well — to be responsible, stay on top of it, make sure nothing slips through the cracks. But when does that turn into control ? In this episode of UNFILTERED , Daphna Horowitz and Amy Riley get honest...
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 ...