Eli Libby and Kyle Nelson were previous guests on the podcast (see Episode 21). When I heard about their tragic stories and how they’ve used their experiences to emerge stronger,…

I had looked forward to this episode and my conversation with Zachary Green, and I was not disappointed. Zachary Green is US Marine veteran, a former firefighter, and a successful…

Marcia Daszko is a self-proclaimed “provocative contrarian and catalyst for pivoting leadership thinking and innovation.” She was mentored by the iconic Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Marcia founded her own consultancy…

This was one of my most enjoyable interviews. Greg Bennick is nothing short of amazing. He’s an author, filmmaker, producer, singer/songwriter, philanthropist, non-founder and co-founder, and an extraordinary juggler. Greg…

David “Coach” Kitch is the Founder of a Top 20 Leadership Development company, Edge Leadership Academy. He is a former Division 1 football coach turned entrepreneur, and a PhD Candidate…

Matt Diamante is a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to helping small business owners unlock the power of digital marketing to grow their businesses. I had a great conversation with the founder…

In this episode, I have a great conversation with David Brooks, the visionary founder of Contractor Rhino, a dynamic digital marketing and accounting agency dedicated to empowering trade businesses across…

I had a great conversation with Dan Barnett, founder of Video For Entrepreneurs (https://videoforentrepreneurs.com/). His mission is to help entrepreneurs like you and me to look better and feel more…

Simon’s mission and passion is to enable each person & organization to become more successful. Working with clients around the globe, from New Zealand, through Europe, the UK & over…

Frank Ramos is an attorney based in Miami, FL. His practice includes commercial litigation, drug & medical devices, products, employment, eminent domain, insurance, and catastrophic personal injury. Frank is AV…

Karen Chaston was a CFO, CPA, and senior manager for more than 25 years. In 2011, her life changed forever. She found herself on a road to a personal, professional,…

Liz Wolfe is a business coach, author, and speaker who coaches entrepreneurs to get unstuck so that they can launch and grow an abundant business.  Liz got her entrepreneurial start…

Kevin Palmieri is the founder and co-host of the Next Level University podcast. Early in his life, Kevin found “success”, but after a brush with suicide he realized he wasn´t…

To David Subar, “Better Products Faster,” has always been his mission. Coupled with strategic implementation of the lean start-up method, his mission has led to major valuation increases for a…

Through many adventures over the decades, Dea Irby, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author, has learned that building community is the most valuable aspect of leadership. She is on a mission…

Brian Will is a Serial Entrepreneur and an industry-leading Business and Sales Management Consultant. During his career, Brian has created or co-created seven very successful companies in four different industries….

Ken Rusk is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate showing that there’s no degree required for comfort, peace, and freedom. Ken spent his younger years digging ditches and working…

Nia Dara, mother of two, a work-from-home mama-preneur, and a newbie standup comic. Nia has made it her mission to empower people by helping them to tap into their passion,…

Jordan Willshear is an experienced high-performance career coach with a passion for helping Millennials reach their full potential in the workforce. Jordan’s mission is to empower professionals to never feel…

Shawn Johnson is the “Strategist for Generational Inclusion”. She is an infectious Speaker, Trainer, and Consultant, whose passion is working with leaders to encourage inclusive collaboration between various generations. Her…

Steven Pemberton is a kingdom-led entrepreneur who has generated over $3M in revenue on E-commerce platforms. His mess has become his message. His journey from losing everything in 2015 to…

Tina Greenbaum works with executives who want to increase their performance level in high stakes, high-pressure situations. An Optimal Performance Specialist and Sports Psychology Consultant, Tina’s signature program, Mastery Under…

Yvette Durazo is the author of the book Conflict Intelligence (Conflict-IQ™) The Missing Piece to Turbocharge Leaders’ and Organizations’ Emotional Intelligence. She is the principal consultant of Unitive Consulting, a…

Jon Rennie is a business leader, bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster. He is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a manufacturer of critical components for electrical utilities….

Bernadette Boas is a renowned ball of fire in everything she does, from her corporate executive coaching, training, and speaking, to playing pickleball, and loving on tons of dogs that…

Sean Weisbrot is an American entrepreneur, investor, and advisor who lived in Asia for 14 years. After getting a degree in Psychology, he bought a one-way ticket to China at…

Faris Aranki has spent over 20 years delivering strategic change for the corporate and non-corporate worlds. He has experienced first-hand the fine differences between strategic success and failure. His work has spanned numerous companies (from global…

Alan Stevens is an International Profiling and Communications Specialist who has worked with international clients, the likes of Disney Films and Gillette, and high-profile organizations like the Australian Federal Police…

Pearce Cucchissi served as a Ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment, a US Army Special Operations unit. Throughout his deployments to Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, Cucchissi was in charge of…

Drew Jackson is a John Maxwell certified coach and human behavior consultant, and LEAD NOW! Model 360 Consultant. Drew helps to create the kind of leaders team members love to…

Erin Baute is an enneagram expert, leadership coach, and behaviorist who’s spent more than 20 years in director positions and in support of leaders who are ready to up-level their…

Iris Grimm is an experienced coach and workshop facilitator who brings a holistic and unique approach to the leadership development space. Her clients are high-performing entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporate…

Mari-Liis is an international marketing strategist, a podcast host, and founder and head coach of Powerful Marketers, a unique marketing building framework with a supportive network. Her insights have been…

Jeff Wickersham is a sought-after mindset and peak performance coach who helps guide clients to intentionally step into the best versions of themselves and unlock that inner hero waiting to…

Timmy Douglas is a real estate investor, the host of the “Living the Dream” podcast, and the founder of the Creative Dealmakers Mastermind. He simply loves selling people on themselves…

Lisa Simone Richards is a PR & Visibility Strategist for online coaches who want to get seen everywhere. Through her free workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship program, she gives you insider…

Jessica Shuraleff is an effective storyteller & passionate people-first leader. Jessi spent 13.5 years at Google effectively building and leading strong sales & marketing teams partnering with some of the…

Lisa Danforth is a Business Growth Strategist and Leadership Coach. Her mission is to help people build a business or career that will sustain the life they want to live,…

Scott Mason is a speaker, author, podcaster, and coach who works with executives and successful entrepreneurs feeling stuck or stagnant in their career or business — and are ready for…

Casey Hasten is the Director of Recruiting and Coaching with VIP, host of the We Are VIP podcast, and soon-to-be-published author.   After being in the accounting world for over twenty…

Dan Norenberg is an advisor, coach, and consultant to executive and strategic leadership teams, enabling them to improve their performance, strategy, and organizational results. He is the author of Executive…

Rob Dubin was an award-winning filmmaker who by his mid-twenties owned his own film production company and was getting well paid to travel the world making travel and adventure films…

Andy Hays is the principal of Hays Firm LLC, a small estate and business law firm in the Chicago Loop that concentrates its practice in the areas of estate and…

Julie is a passionate, versatile, MacGeyver-like entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners make sure their business is running at optimum efficiency, and they are uniquely positioned to achieve world domination….

A proven leader, teacher, and advocate for successful, purpose-based organizations, Lorri coaches, and mentors, strengthen team cultures, and builds sound financial strategies. A former President and CEO for the Morgan…

In 2002 Matt Ward began working with business owners through his digital marketing agency, In Concert Web Solutions, to improve their bottom line, gain more clients, and grow their respective…

Reformed physicist, financial planner, startup founder, and autodidactic polymath best described as a Swiss Army Knife, Joe Templin has invested the past two and a half plus decades in helping…

Raj Subrameyer is a tech career strategist focusing on helping people to land their dream job and become successful leaders. He is passionate about guiding professionals to maximize their opportunities…

Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, is a leadership and career coach, Talent Development Executive, values geek, international speaker, podcaster, author, and mentor, who’s passionate about guiding…

Michael Lail is an entrepreneur and the President/Owner of Georgia Central Electrical, an industrial/commercial electrical company located in Atlanta, GA. He is a graduate of IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors) of…

Darrin Flanagan has been described as a serial entrepreneur. After starting his first business at the tender age of 16, Darrin went on to start or partner in 6 businesses….

Anthony Meyers is a Thought Innovator, Life Catalyst, Author, Purpose Strategist, and Social Entrepreneur who emboldens individuals to live more effective and purposeful lives. With an extensive background in non-profit…

Leonard and Julia Arambam are the co-founders of Toodley, an Education Technology Platform with a vision to make every home a place of learning. They do this by offering an…

Deborah Johnson is an inspirational speaker, author and international award-winning music artist. Deborah helps others get unstuck by producing and executing a successful plan for their second half. Up for…

Bill McDermott started out as the “repo man” as part of Wachovia Bank’s management training program before moving to Atlanta to work for Peachtree Bank, which later became SunTrust. There,…

Gavin Sequeira is an advocate for resilience and change, having lived in a war-torn country, and escaping religious persecution growing up. After migrating to Australia and with 10+ years in…

Brad Smith is the Founder and CEO of Stellar Insight, providing epiphanies that ignite business growth. Brad has spent over 20 years helping companies pursue growth and excellence through coaching,…

Catherine van Vonno is the President and CEO of 20four7VA, a full-service remote staffing company dedicated to helping business owners find talented individuals so they can focus on growing their…

Garin Demirjian is a business consultant. She grew up in Toronto and has lived in Los Angeles for the past 14 years.  She has studied psychology, Human Resources, and finances…

Marcio believes that the most important thing we can do is to help each other learn faster because the machines are coming. And that this will require psychological and emotional…

Sophie Zollmann is your business’s new best friend. She’s a Certified Online Business Manager, Social Media Manager, and Customer Acquisition Specialist who has been providing next-level business support services to…

Carol Marzouk is the Executive Lion Tamer. Consider this: When professionals or executives throw chairs or cause conflicts at work… When the senior leadership team needs to pull together… When…

Ashlee is an entrepreneur – Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of Our Forté, a company dedicated to helping clients build a culture of support, and powerful connections between their clients,…

Alexander Bryant is the founder and lead instructor at SARCRAFT – a wilderness skills school based in Cherokee County, Georgia, devoted to spreading the knowledge of wilderness medicine, survival, bushcraft,…

Daniella Genas is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, strategy, and innovation expert. Through her business, She’s The Boss International, Daniella helps SMEs to transform their businesses. She has used her techniques, experience,…

Mike Coluzzi is a trusted advisor & business coach for service-based professionals & entrepreneurs, leveraging the knowledge, wisdom, and insights earned from over 20 years in the trenches as an…

As a professional speaker, Daniel is the leading expert on developing Strategic Empathy to drive purposeful performance. Through his Professional Presentations, Training Programs, and White Papers, Daniel is the #1…

Catherine Mattice is the founder/CEO of Civility Partners, an HR consulting firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures. Her clients range from Fortune 500s to small businesses in…

Consultant and Coach Doug McIsaac is an entrepreneur at heart and enjoys helping other business owners develop and implement strategies to grow their businesses. Doug has been utilizing online tools…

Dr. Eugene K. Choi is a Certified Transformational Mindset coach helping talented heart-driven leaders operate at their highest levels of clarity, energy, and focus. With a background in clinical pharmacy,…

Do you have a vision for where you want your business to be but it’s in your head and you haven’t communicated that vision to your team? Do you find…

Jeremy Streten is a coach, mastermind facilitator, founder, and chief executive officer at Business Legal Lifecycle, a virtual software as a service (SaaS) tool that can help business owners identify…

Jennifer Fondrevay is the Founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready™, a consultancy that advises forward-thinking business leaders, owners, and C-Suite executives on how to prepare for and manage…

Are you a visionary thought-leader who is interested in growing your business? Are you here to disrupt the status quo rules of business, economy, and social structure? Are you a…

From Kansas to Canada, Kim Hayden has always worked to be a good neighbor and leader. In every endeavor through Servant Leadership, Kim has repeatedly excelled in several industries. A…

Justin Breen is the Founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications. He has over 20 years in the media business, has won dozens of writing and editing awards, and is the…

Tamara Mitchell-Davis is a 7x bestselling and award-winning author, wife, mother, and CEO of TM Davis Enterprises, LLC. She holds an MBA and a School Business Administrator Certification from the…

Michael Ashley began his writing career as a newspaper reporter and playwright before transitioning to Hollywood to work for the head of the literary department at Creative Artists Agency. He…

In this special edition of THe Courage to Lead, I invite back previous guests to discuss the topic of “The Great Resignation.” My guests are: Porschia Parker-Griffin – Porschia is…

Sean O’Rourke is a full-time husband, father of 4, and a real estate investor. He hated his boss and his job as a production manager at a plant. He decided…

Sam Mollaei is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and innovator. After creating multiple 6 and 7-figure virtual law firms, earning 3 ClickFunnels TwoCommaClub awards as a lawyer, generating more than 7,600 clients…

David Shavzin founded The Value Track in 2000 to help business owners maximize their life’s work. He helps business owners sell their companies, bringing together a unique combination of skills…

Riley Jarvis is the Founder & CEO of The Sleep Consultant – an organization that helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high performers transform their sleep to significantly boost their productivity and…

A champion of elevating humanity through business and the founder and CEO of Steele Strategies, Ann Steele has a history in the consulting and federal government industries and is passionate…

Mike Audi creates innovative data products for B2C and B2B markets. As co-founder and CTO of Blustream, he built, led, and sold products responsible for billions of user data points…

Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new…

Caitriona Ellis is a highly competent individual with an honors Commerce degree. She is also a fully qualified Financial Advisor. She has recently completed her Level 4 qualification in Residential Estate…

This is a Special Episode of The Courage to Lead podcast. I’ve invited back a few of my previous guests to discuss a very current topic – and I would…

Melissa Boggs is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and employee experience designer. She is host of the “Wild Hearts at Work” podcast, redefining our relationship with work through stories and…

Do you find it stressful when people say, “You need to be more resilient”, without giving you any insight into how to do it? Would you or your team like…

Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk where he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. Brenden is also host of the popular YouTube…

Jermane Cheathem is a self-described “minimalist entrepreneur that has created financial freedom by doing less. Jermane grew up in a broken home; abandoned, scared, fearful. His life changed when he…

Ron Saharyan is the co-founder of Profit First Professionals along with childhood friend, author Mike Michaelowicz. Since starting Profit First Professionals in 2014 from the basement of Mike’s house, Ron…

Robert Kennedy III wants to live in a world where people are no longer afraid to confidently tell their stories…and they can also eat Reese’s Peanut Butter cups for every…

Emile Studham is a Co-Founder and North American Director at Performance by Design (PBD). Experienced in Kinesiology, teaching, neuro-linguistic programming, and behavioral sciences, Emile also spent 12 years as a…

When searching for a personal injury lawyer, you want to hire a lawyer that has the capacity to take on your case, the know-how and experience with your type of…

Vaughn Granger is a second-generation haberdasher, seven-figure business owner, serial entrepreneur, and men’s performance coach on a mission to help individuals reach new heights in their professional and personal lives….

Lisa Luckett is a social visionary, an activist for kindness, and an advocate of gaining wisdom by experiencing life head-on.  Her mantra “Choose Courage” is the foundation of her social…

Chris Pitre is a WSJ Best Selling Author of ‘Love as a Business Strategy‘ and the Co-founder of Culture+, a culture-as-a-service company. He works with and speaks at companies across a…

Neelam Sharma is an engaging and effective Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching and an Associate Credentialed Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation….

Selling your service has as much to do with tranquility as tactics. Anyone who hopes to be successful without selling their soul needs more than just sales training. They have…

Ken Danos is the CEO and co-founder of Project Altitude, an education company with the mission to elevate professionals to the next level in their fields of expertise. As a…

Frank Agin is the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, where he works to empower entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and professionals around the country to become more successful through networking….

If you are a business owner and you find yourself saying things like: I work so hard on my business and don’t take home the income I thought I would…

Jan Rose started her career in Insurance, then owned a consulting company called User Friendly Original Solutions – which was when she felt most fulfilled in her career path.  She…

Since 1997, Melitta Campbell has been using her ability to spot gaps between a company’s goals, its strategy, and positioning to help businesses become profitable and achieve growth – in…

Robert Hartline went from selling cell phones from the trunk of his car in college in 1994 in Murfreesboro, TN to building a chain of 68 wireless stores called Absolute…

Touted by Oprah, Food & Wine, Southern Living, The New York Times, and Good Morning America, among others, Carrie Morey has established herself as an authority on entrepreneurship and is…

Greg Westmoreland graduated from Texas A&M in 1992 with a degree in Engineering. Since then he has more than 25 years of experience in construction management, with the last eight…

Chryssy Robinson has an intense passion, some might even call it an addiction, for all things design. She prides herself on working closely with her clients to help develop a…

As a general contractor or someone in the building trades who is struggling in your business, have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and said, “If only I…”…

What would you do if you or one of your employees was falsely accused of racism or sexual harassment? What would that do to your reputation? What damage would that…

John Casmon is a multi-family real estate entrepreneur and marketing expert with extensive experience collaborating with others to deliver profitable results. He hosts the popular and growing real estate podcast…

Kristin Ostrander is an author, serial entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and eCommerce expert. She founded MommyIncome.com and hosts a weekly podcast, The Amazon Files, where she helps others start and grow…

Imagine achieving the impossible, or even the unimaginable, in 1/5 the time everyone thought it would take, AND doing it with zero stress. “Flow,” a.k.a. “the zone,” is an optimum state…

Ross Dunn is the CEO of StepForth Web Marketing, based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Since he began the company in 1997, he has been helping his international clients create…

He co-founded the 1-800-DENTIST referral service in 1986 with Gary Saint Denis. It was the largest dental referral business in the country, with over 250 employees and serving every state,…

As a board-certified physician, Anti-Racism educator, Conscious Health Meditation teacher, and certified Tapping instructor, Jill’s holistic method of teaching balances science, social justice, and spirituality and delivers the incredible benefits…

Corey Walker is a social media and email marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience as a senior marketing specialist and corporate communications specialist. Her passion is in the…

Janice Porter has an innate curiosity which she has leveraged into building business relationships and she teaches others how to do the same. Her passion is working with people who…

Emily Bron is an avid traveler with experience of traveling into 40+ countries. After years of living and working in 4 different countries (3 continents), several immigrations, and several changes…

Heather H. Bennett is a marketing strategist and personal brand coach with over 20 years of experience marketing brands.  Her blend of business, brand, and marketing expertise combined with her…

Attorney Aaron Thomas is a 2002 graduate of Harvard Law School and a 1998 graduate of Emory University. Since 2004, Aaron has been known as a skilled litigator, winning dozens…

Dr. Chris Stout is a clinical psychologist and international humanitarian with a diverse background in various domains. He is the Founding Director of the Center for Global Initiatives, Executive Producer,…

Claudia Rossi is a Success and Mindset Coach who helps entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals identify the internal roadblocks standing in their way and learn the techniques to bust…

In 2003, Marques Ogden was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in the league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in…

Seth Erickson’s personality, and particular brand of humor, is the kind that draws people to him. He’s a quick thinker with the ability to distill complex ideas into easy-to-understand information,…