Katie Zaferes is a 2-time Olympian and 2-time Olympic medalist and the 2019 World Champion in World Triathlon. She’s also a Mom and an all around fantastic human. Katie talks with me openly about how she’s intentionally worked on the mental side of the sport and what it’s like for her to return to competition at the highest level after giving birth and while fulfilling her dream of becoming a Mom. Listen in to be inspired and to transfer the lessons Katie has learned to your own work and life.

Today, on The Courage of a Leader podcast, you can be inspired and impressed by Natasha Miller Williams, a speaker and a writer who brings data and insights together to advance the conversation about inclusion in the workplace. Natasha is finding ways to improve how we all relate to each other, and the opportunities that we can create for everyone. Listen in as she shares her insightful and practical approach for any individual to successfully challenge a system.

Today, on The Courage of a Leader podcast, you can be inspired and impressed by Eric Larson, Tilia Holdings Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Chairman. Eric’s mission is to transform the effectiveness and efficiencies in the food supply industry, focusing on food safety, nutrition, and wellness, and sustainability. No small task!! Listen in to discover the innovative ways he’s approaching his commitment and take away lessons that can benefit you and all leaders.

My guest on this episode of The Courage of a Leader podcast is Kim-Adele Randall. Kim-Adele is an inspiring people-focused leader, consultant, author, and speaker. In this episode, we discuss how to authentically lead through emotional challenges. We explore the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and compassion in leadership. Kim-Adele also shared tips on how to navigate difficult emotions, build trust with your team, and create a supportive workplace culture.

My guest today, Kim Becker, is the owner and operator of the San Diego International Airport, joins us to day to talk about culture at the airport. It’s infiltrating their conversations, their meetings and how they’re thinking about and approaching their work. Kim is very intentional about calling their efforts a process, not a program. They are taking their time with this process, giving their most vital mindsets the focus they deserve and involving all levels of leadership in new ways. Tune in to learn how they’re doing it and the difference it’s making. It’s powerful!

Join me and my guest Phil Gafka, of LEAP Coaching, as we focus on the critical role of enhancing organizational culture for an organization's success. Phil emphasizes the need to define not only what an organization's culture should be but also the behaviors and methods to nurture it. Listen as he provides practical strategies for leaders to initiate culture transformation, including insights on teamwork's core role in shaping culture. He also guides leaders on prioritizing and integrating core values into their decision-making processes. Gain a comprehensive understanding of culture enhancement and the crucial role of leadership in this process through Phil's thought-provoking insights and experiences.

Karin Hurt of Let’s Grow Leaders inspires courage, confidence and innovation. In this episode, she shares her extensive research and proven tactics for having team members speak up and share their best ideas and thinking. This is what creates powerful, innovative, and productive cultures.

Jennie Lopez is the author of the Intentional Unicorn, and she embodies fully the idea of bringing your whole self to work. She shares with us in this episode about why it’s important to bring your authentic self to work, and she gives us real examples about how to do so.

Courtney Wright has made bold business moves throughout her career. In this episode, we discuss how she does it. How does she courageously and continuously take action that leads to impressive business results? You’ll learn that her secret to success is much more about what she believes and thinks, than what she does.

Today my guest is John Lanier, CEO of Middle Market Methods. You’ll immediately hear his passion for efficiency, effectiveness and creating value. I’m glad you’re here for our discussion on how to execute extremely well on true priorities. I know you’ll walk away with actionable ideas!