Episodes

May 23, 2023

Top 10 Ways to Find Real Wisdom as a Leader with Elisabeth Herbner

You heard from Elisabeth Herbner in the last episode, as she shared some of the wisdom she’s gotten from previous guests on The Courage of a Leader podcast. That was a nice way to underscore pragmatic, universal and extremel…
May 9, 2023

Find Peace in Leadership Storms: Top Podcast Fan Shares Her Most Powerful Secrets From Our Previous Guests with Elisabeth Herbner

Welcome to this episode entitled: Find Peace in Leadership Storms: Top Podcast Fan Shares Her Most Powerful Secrets From Our Previous Guests. You’ll hear from Elisabeth Herbner, a dear friend, business owner and healthcare w…
April 25, 2023

Fearless Authenticity: How to Provide Maximum Value for Ultimate Impact with Jeanne Sparrow

My guest on this episode, Jeanne Sparrow, is a 7-time Emmy-winning television host, radio personality on V103 Chicago, and a speaker and consultant who helps people and organizations find more success by delivering their uni…
April 11, 2023

The Impact of the 3Ws: Conversations that Guarantee Meaning, Productivity and Legacy with Dan Meek

My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast, Dan Meek, gives us a simple, yet powerful and versatile framework for conversations that are valuable, productive and deepen relationships. Dan is the CEO of LIW, a leadersh…
March 28, 2023

The Humane, Kind, Sustainable 5-Step Process to getting More Done Every Day with Alison Miller, PhD

Dr. Alison Miller is my guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast. You’ll really enjoy Alison’s practical, compassionate, caring, and brilliantly resourceful guidance for getting things done. And, Alison knows what she’…
March 14, 2023

How to Be Seen, Heard and Respected with Elizabeth Bachman

My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Elizabeth Bachman. With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, Elisabeth helps high-level clients master a message that brings the funding they need, the allie…
Feb. 28, 2023

How to Avoid Biased Feedback and Create a Safe, Empowering Culture with LaTonya Wilkins

LaTonya Wilkins is a credentialed coach, author of the book Leading Below the Surface, and sought after keynote speaker who has inspired audiences all over the world. She invites us all to do the real work and to get below t…
Feb. 14, 2023

The 4 Secrets of Composed, Confident, Charismatic Leaders with Carrie Beckstrom

My guest today is Carrie Beckstrom, the CEO of PowerSpeaking. Carrie is passionate about helping leaders and organizations develop powerful communication skills that inspire and get results. You’re going to be inspired and g…
Jan. 31, 2023

The Courage to Be an Inclusive Leader with Ellen Burton

This guest episode, “The Courage to Be an Inclusive Leader,” with Ellen Burton will give you concrete concepts and guidance to be the inclusive leader your team desires and deserves. Ellen is an international speaker on busi…
Jan. 17, 2023

How to Be More Influential with Beth Ruske

Beth Ruske, Co-Founder of Tiara International – a leadership development consultancy – is an innovative strategic thinker who embodies a win/win approach in every situation. In this episode she shares with us practical, anyo…
Jan. 3, 2023

How to Inspire Others to Live Abundant and Meaningful Lives with Nancy Rizzuto

Nancy Rizzuto is a Co-Founder of both Cap Strat and Cap Strat Women’s Forum. Nancy is a visionary. She’s clear about her purpose, and she shares with us in this episode about how to inspire others to live abundant and meanin…
Dec. 27, 2022

How to Get Inspired and Inspire Your Team in the New Year

So many leaders ask me: How do I get people excited about and ready for the new year? We've dealt with a lot this year. How do we re-group and re-energize to start the year off strong? In this episode, I'll share what it tak…
Dec. 13, 2022

Secrets of Collaborative Leadership: Breaking the Long-Held Myths of Collaboration with José Pires

José Pires is a cross-industry Excellence and Innovation executive leader and advisor with extensive experience in a variety of industries. In this episode he clearly defines the traits and skills of a collaborative leader. …
Nov. 29, 2022

How to Use What we Know about Neuroscience to be Exponentially More Influential with Laura Berger

My guest Laura Berger, Founder and CEO of Berdeo Group. has spent 2+ decades coaching exceptional leaders into the C-suite and boardroom. Laura always has powerful concepts to share and illustrates them with real examples. I…
Nov. 15, 2022

The #1 Key to Be the Powerful Leader Your Team Deserves with Tom Rosenak

My guest on today’s episode of The Courage of a Leader podcast is Tom Rosenak. Tom has a unique talent to bottom-line concepts and get to the heart of the matter, and express that in powerful descriptive ways. Glad you’re jo…
Nov. 1, 2022

Innovative Ways YOU CAN Create a More Sustainable World with Simon Bailey

My guest today is Simon Bailey. He’s the Managing Director of LSP Leadership and is asking himself, and the leaders with whom he works, about regenerative leadership. He asks: What is society asking of you? What is the oppor…
Oct. 18, 2022

How Age Diversity Can Bring You the Top Talent You Need with Gary Danoff

My guest in this episode is Gary Danoff, a global leader at Google with a very diverse team and a Coach who works with people from different nationalities around the world. Gary is known for leading across generations with e…
Oct. 4, 2022

Double Your Impact in One Year or Less with Sarah Victory

Sarah Victory of The Victory Company is an exceptional speaker, author of several books, coach, and consultant. She works with companies that want to double their business in 1 year or less. If you are a leader – at any leve…
Sept. 20, 2022

Easy and Accessible Ways to Retain Top Talent with Mary Lynn Fayoumi

If you want practical guidance to retain talent, you’ve come to the right place! My guest today is Mary Lynn Fayoumi, CEO of HR Source. Mary Lynn shares talent retention strategies that you can immediately employ regardless …
Sept. 6, 2022

Cutting-Edge Strategies from a Courageous Virtual Veteran with Gloria Everett

My guest today has made herself a thought leader in the area of hybrid work. She has been a step ahead of most in the marketplace asking herself the questions for the next phase of work - always with an eye on caring for emp…
Aug. 23, 2022

How to Fearlessly Focus Your Team to Truly Make a Difference with Barbara Best

My guest today is an inspiration. Barbara Best is clear about and focused on her purpose as co-founder of both Cap Strat and Cap Strat Women's Forum. She knows the difference she wants to make with business owners and profes…
Aug. 9, 2022

The Insider Secrets You Must Know to Feel 100% Effective Post Promotion with Jim Ryan

Jim Ryan, the CEO of Flexera, is my guest on this episode. Jim has moved up in his career with intentionality and a great deal of self-awareness. He shares with us what it takes professionally – and personally – to step 100%…
July 19, 2022

How Your Team Can Take Ownership and Power Their Own Accelerated Success with Pia Lee

Pia Lee is an expert in the leadership of teams. And work in our world gets done through teams. In this episode, Pia shares with us how teams can take ownership and accelerate their success. Whether you’re a team member or a…
July 5, 2022

How to Think Like the Best Top-Level Leaders with Joey Vitale

In this episode, my guest is Joey Vitale of The Business Growth Advantage. He shares with us universal truths about how to think like the best top-level leaders to achieve growth and extraordinary results. About the Guest: J…