Episodes

When Success Slips Away … How Clint Hurdle Rewrote His Leadership Playbook
March 11, 2026

When Success Slips Away … How Clint Hurdle Rewrote His Leadership Pla…

What does it take to transform talent, grit, and setbacks into lasting leadership? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Clint Hurdle — former MLB player and manager, author of Hurdle-isms,...

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Fail Forward, Own Your Story — The Leadership Journey of Mark Astor
March 4, 2026

Fail Forward, Own Your Story — The Leadership Journey of Mark Astor

What if the biggest challenge in leadership is embracing failure, finding purpose, and taking absolute ownership? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim talk with Mark Astor — mental health and addi...

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From Rock Bottom to Resilience: Mark Astor’s Leadership Journey in Law and Life
March 4, 2026

From Rock Bottom to Resilience: Mark Astor’s Leadership Journey in La…

What if a lack of purpose drives much of today’s anxiety... and finding your mission is the key to becoming unstoppable? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim sit down with Mark Astor, mental healt...

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Down But Not Out - 3 Ways To Bounce Back
Feb. 25, 2026

Down But Not Out - 3 Ways To Bounce Back

What if failure isn’t the end of your story, but the key to your next breakthrough? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim explore the universal experience of setbacks... and share three powerful st...

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Lead Without Limits — Leadership Lessons with Chris Malleo
Feb. 18, 2026

Lead Without Limits — Leadership Lessons with Chris Malleo

What does it take to lead with true impact, embracing challenge, love, and authentic connection? This week, we sit down with Chris Malleo — leadership coach, author of The ChairLeader, and former quarterback turned championsh...

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The Team First Playbook — How Chad Peterman Builds High-Trust Cultures
Feb. 11, 2026

The Team First Playbook — How Chad Peterman Builds High-Trust Cultures

What does it truly mean to lead a growing, family-owned business into a high-trust, high-performance culture? This week, we talk with Chad Peterman — President and CEO of Peterman Brothers, a family plumbing and HVAC business...

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Purpose and Profit Are NOT Enemies — The Stewardship Advantage with David Grau Sr
Feb. 4, 2026

Purpose and Profit Are NOT Enemies — The Stewardship Advantage with D…

What if building a business that truly serves your community AND consistently makes profit isn’t just possible but essential? This week, David Grau Sr. — serial author and small business strategist — joins us from his horse f...

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Rewrite Your Identity - 3 Ways To Step Into Your Ideal You
Jan. 28, 2026

Rewrite Your Identity - 3 Ways To Step Into Your Ideal You

Who are you really, and what if rewriting your personal identity is the key to unlocking leadership success? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim guide emerging leaders through the transformative ...

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Stop Dithering — Sales Masterclass with Ben Gay III
Jan. 21, 2026

Stop Dithering — Sales Masterclass with Ben Gay III

What if your biggest obstacle to success is actually your hesitation? This week, we dive into a masterclass in sales and leadership mindset with Ben Gay III — a living legend in professional selling, author of the classic The...

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The Optimist Way — How Mike Baker Leads with Hope, Purpose, and Grit
Jan. 14, 2026

The Optimist Way — How Mike Baker Leads with Hope, Purpose, and Grit

What if optimism is the essential secret to true leadership resilience and success? This week, we sit down with Mike Baker — CEO of Heritage Health, author of The Optimist Way, and a leader fueled by hope and purpose — for a ...

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The 3 Keys to Success That Will Revolutionize Your Life — Phil Portman’s Playbook
Jan. 7, 2026

The 3 Keys to Success That Will Revolutionize Your Life — Phil Portma…

Ever wonder why so many fail to truly succeed despite having great ideas and working hard? This week, we sit down with Phil Portman — serial entrepreneur, host of Let’s Talk Success, and member of the Forbes Technology Counci...

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Win 2026: The Simple Traffic Light Strategy Every Leader Needs
Dec. 31, 2025

Win 2026: The Simple Traffic Light Strategy Every Leader Needs

What if your leadership breakthrough came down to one simple life audit? This week, we share powerful tri-generational insights into the “Stop, Start, Continue” framework... a traffic light strategy for leveling up your life and leadership in 2026....

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Lead with Purpose: Ignite Significance and Impact with Mosongo Moukwa
Dec. 24, 2025

Lead with Purpose: Ignite Significance and Impact with Mosongo Moukwa

What does it mean to be a leader of significance living a legacy beyond titles? This week, we talk with Mosongo Moukwa, experienced leadership mentor, senior executive, and author of Be a Leader of Significance, about building trust, fostering...

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Learn It or Lose It: Damon Lembi’s Playbook for Relentless Growth
Dec. 17, 2025

Learn It or Lose It: Damon Lembi’s Playbook for Relentless Growth

What happens when you blend athletic resilience with leadership grit and a relentless learning mindset? This week, we sit down with Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, keynote speaker, author, and former Division 1 baseball player, ...

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Speak to Lead: Unlocking Authentic Impact with Allison Shapira
Dec. 10, 2025

Speak to Lead: Unlocking Authentic Impact with Allison Shapira

How do you speak with authenticity, clarity, and influence in today’s leadership landscape? This week, we sit down with Allison Shapira. She is a Harvard lecturer, executive advisor, bestselling author, and former opera singer, and we explore the art...

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From Midwest to Africa: Unlocking Untapped Talent with Valerie Bowden
Dec. 3, 2025

From Midwest to Africa: Unlocking Untapped Talent with Valerie Bowden

What happens when you cross continents, risk comfort, and build a business that bridges worlds? This week, we talk with Valerie Bowden, founder of CRDLE, leadership consultant, and pioneer of remote talent sourcing in Africa. We talk about navigating...

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Give FIRST and Lead BETTER: Secrets to Building Unbreakable Relationships
Nov. 26, 2025

Give FIRST and Lead BETTER: Secrets to Building Unbreakable Relations…

What if your leadership success hinged on the art of giving before asking? This week, we unpack powerful strategies for emerging leaders to build authentic connections and cultivate abundant leadership impact. We explore: Why...

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Put to the Test: Rising Above Adversity with Derrick Girard
Nov. 19, 2025

Put to the Test: Rising Above Adversity with Derrick Girard

This week, we dive into a candid conversation with Derrick Girard, former financial advisor turned tech entrepreneur, author of Put to the Test, and speaker. He shares his powerful journey navigating lawsuits, scaling a busin...

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Beyond the Classroom: The Future of Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Carrie Kisker
Nov. 12, 2025

Beyond the Classroom: The Future of Leadership and Entrepreneurship w…

What if the key to thriving as a leader is embracing adaptability, purpose, and education? This week, we’re joined by Carrie Kisker, President of Kisker Education Consulting and Director of the Center for the Study of Community Colleges, for a rich...

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From Engineer to Comedy Star... How Naveed Mahbub Leads with Authenticity and Wit
Nov. 5, 2025

From Engineer to Comedy Star... How Naveed Mahbub Leads with Authenti…

How can humor and heartfelt storytelling elevate leadership and connect across cultures? This week, we sit down with Naveed Mahbub, award winning comedian, international speaker, and founder of Bangladesh’s first comedy club,...

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The Leaders’ Secret Weapons: Books, Podcasts & Mentors to Fuel Your Rise
Oct. 29, 2025

The Leaders’ Secret Weapons: Books, Podcasts & Mentors to Fuel Your R…

Who are the voices that shape your leadership journey, even from afar? This week, we dive into our favorite mentors, game-changing books, and must-listen podcasts to guide your growth. We unpack: - Timeless lessons from legends like John Wooden, Jim...

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See It to Lead It: Mastering Visual Leadership with Todd Cherches
Oct. 22, 2025

See It to Lead It: Mastering Visual Leadership with Todd Cherches

How do you help people truly see your vision and unlock leadership potential? This week, we explore game-changing visual leadership strategies with Todd Cherches. He's the CEO of Big Blue Gumball, leadership expert, adjunct p...

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Built by Lessons: Leadership, Resilience, and Growth with Gary Daly
Oct. 15, 2025

Built by Lessons: Leadership, Resilience, and Growth with Gary Daly

How do tough lessons become your greatest leadership assets and fuel lasting growth? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Gary Daly — global entrepreneur, author of Built by Lessons, and advocate of personal development...

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Leading with Intention and Resilience - Amy Pechacek
Oct. 8, 2025

Leading with Intention and Resilience - Amy Pechacek

How do you transform adversity into authentic leadership that inspires and sustains? This week we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Amy Pechacek... international speaker, leadership expert, and author of Built by Lesson...

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