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JESSICA ZWEIG, has been described as "a voice of her time" by Marianne Williamson and a "Personal Branding Expert" by Forbes. A serial entrepreneur, Jessica founded three businesses and recently sold her agency, SimplyBe., the nation's premier personal branding company. Her first book was the #1 bestseller, Be: A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self-Worth and Your Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself. Her recent release, THE LIGHT WORK: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, Illuminate the World, hit #18 on USA Today's National Bestseller List. Host of the top-ranked podcast, The Spiritual Hustler, Zweig is a highly sought-after speaker for companies like Google, Mindvalley, Create & Cultivate, and Nike, a leader of a global community of spiritual women and hosts sold-out retreats on business, branding, and spirituality across the world. To learn more about Jessica, go to her website: www.jessicazweig.com

Noah Pusey is the President and CEO of Ripple Analytics - a cloud-based talent assessment platform that replaces the annual review with timely, objective and actionable peer-to-peer data. Ripple disrupts how organizations evaluate talent and empowers leaders to build stronger, engaged, efficient, productive and culture-driven Teams. Noah received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his law degree from Brooklyn Law School. He enjoys golf, skiing and hiking. Noah was born and raised on a small farm in southern Vermont where his parents and sister still live. To learn more about Frankie, go to his website: www.ripplefeedback.com

Frankie Russo is a visionary in authenticity, imagination and growth. An entrepreneur with a proven track record for using innovative methods to unlock rapid growth. Russo has led multiple companies to remarkable growth landing on the Inc. 500/5000 list 8 years in a row, including 60X growth in three years of his tech company 360ia, leading to an acquisition by a Fortune 500 company. Organizations that Russo has collaborated with who have embraced his "Love Your Weird" movement were able to adapt, innovate and grow through massive uncertainty and change. In his latest work Russo shares the critical unlocks for driving unprecedented and continuous growth by leading with authenticity, imagination and generosity. He is the author of two best-selling books and a sought-after speaker known for transforming organizational cultures and inspiring individual and corporate growth. His keynote experiences are tailored, experiential, and full of actionable insights for fostering a culture of authenticity, imagination and collaboration to unlock breakthrough results and extraordinary transformation and growth. Frankie's highest calling is his family, and he happily lives with his wife and six children in Louisiana. To learn more about Frankie, go to his website: www.FrankieRusso.com

Sam Horn helps people "connect the dots forward" and create one-of-a-kind presentations, pitches, books, brands, businesses, and messages that scale their impact – for good. Sam has authored 10 books including Tongue Fu!®, POP!, Wash Post bestseller Got Your Attention? Her latest book Talking on Eggshells received a glowing Pub Weekly review, was featured in Forbes, and endorsed by Marie Forleo, Jack Canfield, Lynn Twist, Dr. Ivan Misner (founder of BNI) and Whole Foods founder John Mackey who calls it "The course-correct for today's cancel culture." Clients: Sam has presented for hundreds of organizations = Intel, Oracle, Accenture, Cisco, YPO, EO, Nationwide, Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, Kaiser Permanente, Ernst-Young, U.S. Embassy in London. Specialties: Sam served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $36.8 billion in funding/valuation – and has been brought in by NASA, TED FELLOWS and Richard Branson's NEW NOW LEADERS to teach public speaking/media training. To learn more about Sam, go to her website: www.samhorn.com

Dr. Paul J. Zak is Distinguished University Professor at Claremont Graduate University and is in the top 0.3% of most cited scientists. Paul's two decades of research extending the boundaries of behavioral neuroscience have taken him from the Pentagon to Fortune 50 boardrooms to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. His most recent book is Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness. Besides his academic appointment, he is a four time tech entrepreneur. In 2017 he founded Immersion Neuroscience, a software platform that allows anyone to measure what the brain loves in real-time that is used to improve outcomes in entertainment, education, advertising, and emotional health. He is a regular TED speaker and ha s appeared on Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Fox & Friends, ABC Evening News, and has been reported in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time, The Economist, Scientific American, Fast Company, Forbes, and many others. To learn more about Paul, go to his website: www.paulzak.com www.getimmersion.com

With 20 years of experience in sales and lifestyle strategy, Felicia Kelly empowers women in intense, high-stress environments to find alignment in their personal and professional lives. After more than a decade of training high-performers and making her first $1,000,000, Felicia faced a tragic loss and was diagnosed with MS. These experiences led her to become an EMT and speaker, dedicated to helping women navigate their challenges. As a former 7-figure business coach and 2x author, she has guided women worldwide to generate over $5,000,000 in revenue while building thriving marriages and fulfilling their God-given purposes. Now, as a speaker, workshop facilitator, and creator of The RICH Side NewsletterTM, Felicia shares The RICH Method for LivingTM to help women redesign their lives, discover newfound peace, and activate abundance through an aligned, purpose-driven lifestyle. To learn more about Felicia, go to her website: www.feliciakelly.com

Steve Cadigan is a highly sought-after talent advisor to leaders and organizations across the globe. As Founder of his own Silicon Valley-based firm, Cadigan Talent Ventures, Steve advises a wide range of innovative organizations that include Google, Cisco, Intel, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Manchester United Football Club, Salesforce and the BBC. He is also regularly retained by some leading VC (Venture Capital) and Consulting firms such as Andreesen Horowitz, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, and Greylock Partners for his counsel on a wide range of talent topics. Steve speaks at conferences and teaches in major universities around the world. His work in helping shape the culture at LinkedIn led Stanford University to build a graduate-level class around this ground-breaking work. Steve is frequently asked to appear on global TV and is a frequent guest on Bloomberg West, CBS, and CNBC. Throughout his career, the teams, cultures, and organizations he has led and helped build have been recognized as exceptional, "world-class" performers by the Wall Street Journal and Fortune Magazine. Before launching his firm, Steve worked as an HR executive for over 25 years at a wide range of companies and industries including ESPRIT, Fireman's Fund Insurance, Cisco Systems, PMC-Sierra, Electronic Arts and capped by serving as the first CHRO for LinkedIn from 2009 through 2012, taking the company from a private firm of 400 employees, through an IPO and helping set it up to be the powerhouse that it has become today. In 2021 Steve received the high honour of being invited by both The University of San Francisco and Stanford University to deliver their commencement speeches. To learn more about Steve, go to his website: www.stevecadigan.com

Claude Silver is VaynerMedia's (and the world's) inaugural Chief Heart Officer, Second in command to entrepreneurial and social media influencer, Gary Vaynerchuk. She understands that the key to unlocking greatness in people requires letting go of traditional leadership and HR methods and leaning into human-to-human connection. She sees it as her job to infuse empathy into every aspect of the organization. As a global speaker, podcaster, industry trendsetter, and LinkedIn influencer, she's now inspiring other leaders to do the same. With Claude as Chief Heart Officer, Vayner has grown from 400 people to a global team of 2000 with offices in nine countries, and she helped lead VaynerMedia, its foundational company, to be named the Breakthrough Media Agency of 2022 by AdWeek. She has proven that empathy plays a role in fueling growth and she does everything she can to make every human feel safe, seen, valued, and included, and to ensure every leader takes a hard look at how they are showing up and the environment they are creating. To learn more about Claude, go to her website: www.claudesilver.com

Matthew Emerzian is the founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters (EMM), a non- profit organization committed to helping people and organizations understand how much and why they matter. The EMM K-12 Education Program currently reaches over 3 million students in all 50 states and six countries; the EMM Employee Engagement and Culture Program is changing the culture of companies nationwide; and, the EMM Senior Living Program brings dignity and purpose to our country's senior population. His work has been hailed by Oprah.com, The TODAY Show, Fast Company Magazine, Hallmark TV, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, and several other media outlets. And, he is the author of 4 bestselling books, including his recent and most personal title, You Matter – Learning to Love Who You Really Are. Over the past 15 years, Matt has traveled the country, sharing his unique story and insight on finding purpose. He is here today to help all of us embrace how much and why we matter. To learn more about Matt, go to his website: www.matthewemerzian.com

Ricki Pasinelli is a seasoned business strategist and growth expert with a knack for turning potential into reality, plateaus into strategic initiatives and actions. With over two decades of experience, she's mastered the art of navigating complex business landscapes and propelling companies to new heights. As the CEO Whisperer and founder of The Make Partnership, Ricki specializes in helping mid-sized businesses break through plateaus and achieve sustainable growth. Her unique blend of large agency experience, strategic thinking, practical experience empowers CEOs and leadership teams to overcome challenges and drive forward momentum. Ricki's industry-agnostic approach allows her to dive deep into the core issues hindering growth, regardless of the sector. Whether it's crafting a winning brand strategy, developing innovative product strategy, or optimizing business operations, Ricki delivers tangible results. Beyond the boardroom, Ricki is an avid adventurer who believes in pushing boundaries and embracing new challenges. Her passion for hiking, cycling, and skiing mirrors her entrepreneurial spirit – always seeking new paths and overcoming obstacles. This adventurous side complements her business acumen, as she brings a fresh perspective and unwavering determination to every project. Ricki's philosophy centers on building strong relationships based on trust, respect, and shared purpose. She believes in creating lasting partnerships that drive innovation and success. Her ability to connect with people on both a personal and professional level is a key ingredient to her success. Whether you're looking to ignite your business growth or simply seeking inspiration, Ricki Pasinelli is your go-to expert. To learn more about Ricki, go to her Linkedin: @ricki-pasinelli

Debra Boulanger is the CEO of Life After Corporate and the founder of The Launch Lab for women entrepreneurs, the Reliable Revenue Mastermind, and host of the Life After Corporate podcast. She helps smart, accomplished women leaders make the leap from Corporate to entrepreneurship. Over the last 20 years, Deb has launched dozens of services that generated hundreds of millions in revenue for her clients and launched and grew a single division at Gartner, Inc. from 0 to $32 Million in 30 months. She has taught and advised hundreds of new and aspiring women entrepreneurs to use these proven strategies to test their business ideas and validate their money-making model. To learn more about Deb, go to her website: https://www.thegreatdoover.com/ or on Linkedin: @debboulanger

Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning life coach, is highly regarded for his energy, wisdom, and insights as a speaker. With a global presence, Simon captivates audiences in keynote talks, fireside chats, and workshops, where he imparts knowledge on avoiding a human energy crisis through comprehensive energy management - spanning physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual perspectives. Simon firmly believes that "when it comes to happiness and productivity, energy truly is everything." By unlocking the art and science of energy management, Simon equips his audiences with the tools to live each day with heightened energy levels, enabling them to transform their lives and careers. Simon's expertise has attracted media attention, leading to interviews with esteemed platforms like Sky News and BBC. He has also worked with prominent brands such as Unilever and Barclays, advocating for improved lifestyle habits and employee well-being. Moreover, Simon's guidance has been sought by influential companies like Salesforce, Microsoft, and EY, to unlock the full energetic potential of their leaders and teams. Adobe described a recent keynote he delivered as 'truly amazing and mind blowing' while Docusign commented that 'Simon's ability to deliver wisdom in clear and simple ways, is energizing and inspirational. Hearing Simon speak, it's impossible not to come away feeling challenged and changed, in a good way.' In addition to his exceptional speaking prowess, Simon is a celebrated author. His debut book, Energize, was published by Penguin in April 2022 and quickly soared to become an instant bestseller. The book received accolades, winning the Book of the Year in the Wellness and Wellbeing category at The Business Book Awards. To learn more about Laurel, go to his website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/ or on Linkedin: @simonalexanderong

Laurel has been busy serving others as a marriage and family therapist for 24 years. She began specializing in trauma 8 years ago. She has trained clinicians both nationally and internationally in therapeutic modalities to treat trauma. On her journey of treating trauma, she realized she could also treat people outside of the clinical setting who were stuck and limited by old responses to past negative life events. This led her to work with high performing individuals in the corporate, sports and healthcare arenas, to name a few. She is the author of "Betrayed, Not Broken", a book dealing with the trauma of infidelity. She is also the owner of Lighthouse Counseling in Groton, CT, a group practice, as well as the founder of Optimal Outcome, a coaching and consulting business. She is a collaborator and contributor to the recently developed therapy model of Critical Memory Integration. She is also an expert contributor to national outlets such as Newsweek and the Chicago Times. Laurel offers corporate workshops and training, is a presenter at conferences, consults with clinicians, and works 1:1 with individuals who desire to elevate their performance by eliminating the effect and impact of triggers, negative life events and trauma. Summary In this episode, Laurel Wiers, a family and marriage therapist, talks about trauma and memory integration. Laurel shares her journey of initially avoiding trauma therapy to becoming passionate about it after experiencing its transformative effects. She explains that trauma is not limited to big events like abuse or accidents, but also includes negative life events that shape our perception of ourselves and the world. Laurel discusses the importance of releasing trauma for leaders, as it frees up energy and allows them to show up as their best selves. She shares examples of clients she has helped and explains her quick and effective trauma integration process. Laurel also talks about her work with first responders and her plans for the future. Keywords trauma, memory integration, negative life events, leadership, energy, transformation, therapy, first responders Takeaways Trauma is not limited to big events like abuse or accidents, but also includes negative life events that shape our perception of ourselves and the world. Releasing trauma frees up energy and allows leaders to show up as their best selves. Memory integration is a quick and effective process for resolving trauma and its triggers. Trauma therapy can be especially beneficial for first responders who experience cumulative trauma. Travel inspires Laurel, and she hopes her legacy will be that people feel seen, heard, and transformed after spending time with her. To learn more about Laurel, go to her website: https://laurelwiers.com/ or on instagram & Linkedin: @laurelwiers

Elatia Abate is an entrepreneur with a mission to revolutionize leadership to empower humanity in the Age of AI. Named a Forbes leading female futurist, she is a globally recognized expert on the futures of work and strategy and currently serves as Futurist in Residence for Paylocity. Her Future-Led Leadership™️ learning and development content has been utilized in organizations including Verizon, UniGroup RMI – Rocky Mountain Institute, Grupo Globo, CME Group, Arcus Power, GMAC (Graduate Management Admissions Council), and The College of William and Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Elatia is a sought-after keynote speaker on the topics of the future of work, leadership and resilience, sharing her message for audiences of tens and auditoriums of thousands for including, Citi, NY Life, VRBO, Deloitte, Honeywell, Belcorp, and SHRM, among many others. She has a TEDx talk titled, "Pioneering the Future of Work." In a former life she served as Global Director, Talent Acquisition with Anheuser-Busch InBev and Vice President of Human Resources at Dow Jones & Company. Abate is the author of the career design book, Build a Career You Love. She has been featured in Fast Company, Esquire, Chief, Forbes, Exame, and La Voz, as well as in work with Trevor Noah and Tony Robbins. She was the only woman to contribute to the Tony Robbins 2020 Business Resiliency Expert series. She is an instructor for LinkedIn Learning, in the Continuing Studies Department of Stanford University, and the Executive Education Department of The University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. She received her BA and MBA from the University of Chicago. Summary In this episode, Elatia Abate, a globally recognized expert on the futures of work and strategy, discusses the role of a futurist and the future of work. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing AI as a general purpose technology that will transform jobs, the business landscape, and societal structures. Abate also highlights the need for a shift in leadership to pilot the emergence of this new world, moving beyond the traditional assembly line logic and embracing a more heart-centered and purpose-driven approach. She shares tips on building a career you love, emphasizing the importance of a future-led strategy and aligning with your values. Abate's legacy is to inspire and empower others to evolve and be better versions of themselves. Contact info: linkedin.com/in/elatiaabate elatiaabate.com bit.ly/BuildACareerYouLove Keywords futurist, future of work, AI, leadership, career, purpose, alignment, heart-centered, values Takeaways A futurist helps people think strategically about the future and create solutions to build a better future. AI is a general purpose technology that will radically transform jobs, the business landscape, and societal structures. Leadership needs to evolve to pilot the emergence of the new world, moving beyond the traditional assembly line logic and embracing a heart-centered and purpose-driven approach. Building a career you love requires a shift from a past anchored strategy to a future-led strategy, aligning with your values and creating a fulfilling and purpose-driven path.

Meet Lauren & Lauren, the dynamic duo behind The Clarity Playbook Suite, a revolutionary set of AI-powered tools designed to transform your business. Lauren Shaw, a serial entrepreneur and high-ticket coaching expert with 16+ years of experience, knows the ins and outs of building profitable, fulfilling businesses. Lauren Capwell, an aerospace engineer and AI strategist with a background in building and launching rockets, brings a unique perspective and a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive business growth. Together, they've combined their expertise to create a suite of tools that empower entrepreneurs to gain unparalleled clarity on their ideal clients, messaging, and strategies for success. To learn more about The Laurens, go to their website: https://clarityplaybooks.com or on Linkedin: @laurenshawla

Andrew DeGood is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the finance and technology sectors. His career spans a diverse range of roles in operations, product development, client service management, and business development, culminating in the co-founding of Canopy Financial Technology Partners in 2020, which he successfully sold in 2022. Currently, Andrew is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ask Bob AI, a pioneering artificial intelligence startup that builds custom large language models for companies. With the slogan "Where Answers come faster than your morning coffee," Ask Bob AI primarily addresses the significant time and cost organizations spend on answering questions, offering solutions that emphasize speed and cost savings. In addition to his work in AI, Andrew is passionate about mental health in the workplace and is the Co-Founder and CEO of IronTribe, a men's community dedicated to creating connections and inspiring growth among men. Andrew's journey includes a successful tenure at various companies, from startups to a publicly traded Fortune 500 company, where he honed his skills in strategy, team building, and storytelling to new clients and investors. His well-rounded background and dedication to cultivating amazing team cultures make him an excellent strategist and leader in his field. To learn more about Andrew, go to his website: https://askbobai.com or on Linkedin: @andrewdegood

Mac Lackey is an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled and sold six companies (all seven or eight figure exits). Mac and his companies have been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, USA Today and The New York Times. Notable ventures include: KYCK (acquired by NBC Sports), Mountain Khakis (acquired by Remington) and InternetSoccer Network (acquired by division of News Corp/Sky). He additionally served as a member of the Board of Directors for publicly traded LendingTree for over five years and is currently an angel investor in over 50 companies. Mac was a collegiate All-American and played professional soccer before starting his first Internet company in 1995. He is currently mentoring entrepreneurs via his company, ExitDNA, and is the owner of a 115 year old Spanish soccer team, Algeciras CF. To learn more about Mac, go to his website: https://maclackey.com or on Linkedin: @maclackey

Amberly Lago is a widely recognized expert in helping entrepreneurs build their business with grit and resilience. As the Founder of "The Unstoppable Life Mastermind," Amberly has worked with thousands of clients over her career to find success through harnessing their grit. Her podcast, The Amberly Lago Show, is recognized by Apple as one of the Top 1% of podcasts in the world. An International speaker on Grit, Resilience, and Connection, Amberly has shared stages and has spoken for multimillion dollar companies like Lululemon, Google, and Athleta. Her TEDx talk has hundreds of thousands of views to date. A sought after thought leader and bestselling author in 19 categories, her insights have been featured in national media outlets like Forbes, USA Today The Doctors, Hallmark and The TODAY Show. Amberly has overcome major trauma in her life and emerged on top by leveraging her proprietary P.A.C.E.R. Method which teaches how authentically connecting with others leads to unstoppable resilience and success. To learn more about Amberly, go to her website: https://amberlylago.com or on Linkedin: @amberlylago

Dr. Fab Mancini is America's #1 Health and Lifestyle media expert, mentor to CEO's, Hay House's international best-selling author of the "Power of Self-Healing" and host of his TV series "Thriving in the New Normal", popular radio show "Self-Healing with Dr. Fab" and podcast "The Fab Life". Dr. Fab is also the best-selling author of "Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul", an internationally acclaimed educator, consultant, business leader, speaker, world renowned chiropractor and president emeritus of Parker University. He has been featured on Dr. Phil, The Doctors, Fox News, CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, Univision, Telemundo and others. He has been interviewed in various documentaries and has received honors including heroes for humanity, humanitarian of the year, CEO of the year, and induction into the wellness revolutionary's hall of fame. Dr. Mancini is also a graduate of the prestigious institute for educational management in the graduate school of education at Harvard University. Most recently, the President of Mexico named the Library at UNEVE, Mexico's new Leading University, after him. To learn more about Fab, go to his website: https://drfabmancini.com or on Instagram: @drfabmancini

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, startup advisor, humorist, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk "How improv can improve your leadership and life" and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. To learn more about Mary, go to her website: https://chooseimprove.com or on Linkedin: @melemmer

Mara Dorne, a resilient mother and self-made millionaire, emerged from adversity to revolutionize her industry, creating a space for women's empowerment through savvy business acumen and servant leadership. Committed to philanthropy and leadership development, Mara connects like-minded female entrepreneurs, fostering a culture of support, collaboration, and shared success. Mara's entrepreneurial journey began out of necessity to provide a better life for her family.She faced many ups and downs but pushed through to create a space where women's voices in a male-dominated industry could echo with authority and influence. To learn more about Mara, go to her Instagram account: @maradorne or on Linkedin: @maradorne

Priscilla Loomis, a proud South Jersey native and current Wildwood, NJ resident, stands at the intersection of athleticism, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. As a Track and Field Olympian, she has etched her legacy as a 3X hall of fame inductee, 2X female athlete of the year recipient, National Record Holder, National Champion, and World Class Medalist. Beyond the track, Priscilla is the visionary Entrepreneur of "Priscilla Loomis LLC" and Nonprofit Founder behind the "Priscilla E. Frederick Foundation." This impactful organization is dedicated to supporting single parent households, providing grants and scholarships to deserving students. The role of Founder & President requires a blend of strategic thinking, fundraising abilities, project management skills, and a passion for the mission.Running three thriving businesses and has forged partnerships with global entities like Airbnb and PUMA. Her story has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as the New York Times, CNN, BBC, ESPN, National Geographic, and Disney Plus. A seasoned public figure with a decade of experience on camera, in athletics, and public speaking, Priscilla Loomis is more than achievements—she's a failure and fighter, a leader and ally. Her mission revolves around promoting positive energy, gratitude, love of self, and being the rising tide that lifts all ships. You can learn more about Priscilla at her website: https://priscillaloomis.com or on Linkedin: @priscilla-loomis-oly

Clifford Starks is a mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division for the World Series of Fighting. A professional competitor since 2009, he formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator, and Shark Fights. Clifford was also Division 1 wrestler for Arizona State University. As a visionary marketing strategist who leverages expertise in both business and fighting to guide business owners toward their next best steps, he provides a unique perspective from both worlds and offers invaluable insights that help businesses navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve extraordinary growth. With 18+ years of coaching & consulting others in the mental game of success leveraging clarity, confidence, commitment, game plan, passionate action, unshakeable faith, extreme responsibility, and mastery. Clifford wants you to shatter any doubts about how badass you are. To learn more about Clifford, you can go to his website: https://thefightersformula.com or on Linkedin: @cliffordstarks

Sande Golgart embraces the philosophy that clarity is the ultimate superpower. With nearly 3 decades of executive growth experience, Sande Golgart brings a unique blend of empathy, insight, and practical wisdom to his work. Sande launched SEG WAY Growth consulting and Lifepeels.com, two ventures dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Through leadership coaching, business consulting, and the transformative resources offered by Lifepeels.com, Sande empowers others to navigate their personal and professional journeys with clarity and purpose. Sande is also recognized as winning the National High School Slam Dunk Championship, he was a Men's High School Basketball National Champion and set the state record clearing 7' 1.4" on the high jump. Sande suffered a serious health scare back in 2020 which led him to find his purpose. Today, Sande Golgart stands as a beacon of inspiration for those seeking to transcend their limitations and live life on their own terms. To learn more about Sande, go to his website: https://sandegolgart.com or on Linkedin: @sandegolgart

Mike is a Registered Financial Consultant and a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, a best-selling author and a highly sought after public speaker. His 46 years in the insurance space working with Aflac makes him a unique and knowledgeable sought after voice. Mike is also a former high school baseball coach and summer select baseball coach with 3 Texas State Championships and 1 National Championship. Mike coached the USA 16 International Team 5 years in Australia winning the "Down Under" Championship all 5 years. After winning two batting championships in the TX/LA Professional Baseball League, 1977/1978, Mike was offered a minor league baseball contract with the NY Mets. To learn more about Mike, you can go to his website: https://ichoselive.com or on Linkedin: @mike-coy-r-f-c-c-p-b-a-865b9a58

Michelle "Mace" Curran has led an impressive career as a Fighter Pilot during her 13 years in the United States Air Force. From 2019-2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds and performed for millions across the country and internationally. Before joining the Thunderbirds, Michelle was a combat proven fighter pilot completing missions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As the Lead Solo for the Thunderbirds, Michelle realized the flying was cool, but the best part was inspiring others to overcome their fears and pursue their dreams. Since transitioning out of the military, she has founded her company, Upside Down Dreams, and is committed to empowering men and women of all ages to overcome obstacles and face their self-doubt head on. She is an author of 2 childrens' books and has been featured on several well-known media platforms, including The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS Evening News, and Glamour. To learn more about Michelle, you can go to her website: https://macecurran.com or on Linkedin: @macecurran

Nik Lewis is the CEO of Athlete Owned Sports, Canadian Football League Hall of Famer, CFL Coach and Player who spent 15 years in the league. From Jacksboro TX, Nik went from being a Division 2 Walk-On to the 22nd CFL First Ballot Hall Of Fame Inductee. Nik led the Canadian Football League in All-Time Receptions. He has Coached 3 years in the CFL and now he focuses on building a plaftorm for athletes to expand their reach and follow their dreams. To learn more about Nik, you can go to his website: https://aosports.tv or on Linkedin: @niklewis

Tim Wright is a Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist, Artist, Barber, Co-Founder and Chief Strategic Officer of Dome Audio Inc- which is a multi patent holder of the world's first bluetooth surround sound bone conduction headphone. Before Dome, Tim had a vibrant football career playing for Tampa Bay, Detroit and Kansas City and he had the distinct pleasure of having a locker next to the GOAT himself, Tom Brady while playing for the New England Patriots where he won his Super Bowl Ring! Tim is a visionary and strategic thinker who has a deep understanding of social behavior and societal trends and he is so much more than just an athlete. To learn more about Tim, go to his website at: https://domeaudioinc.com or on Linkedin at: @timothy-wright-28972b10a

Coach Dana Cavalea is a High Performance & Executive Leadership Coach. He is the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. Coach led the New York Yankees to a World Championship in 2009. That same year he was awarded the Nolan Ryan Award, given to the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball, as voted by his peers. In addition to working with high profile Athletes, CEO's and Executives, he is an International Speaker and Consultant coaching Fortune 500 corporate workforces, finance teams, Sports Teams, Universities and Organizations to optimize their overall performance. Coach Dana is 2 time accomplished Author with "Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion by Accident'' and "Habits of a Champion Team: The Formula to Winning Big in Sports, Life and Business." To learn more about Coach Dana, you can go to his website: https://danacavalea.com or on Linkedin: @danacavalea

Sonnie Linebarger is an executive coach, healthcare consultant, registered nurse, keynote speaker and a podcast host. She is an innovative thought leader with more than 20 years of experience within the healthcare space.Sonnie has taken all she has learned over the last 20+ years climbing the ladder from CNA to CEO and poured that into creating her own company, Evoke Greatness. She founded it at the intersection of what she excels at and what she is passionate about, a healthcare consulting and executive coaching firm, helping healthcare organizations optimize their outcomes, scale their business, maximize their efficiencies, and develop their people to reach peak performance. Crafting a people centered culture is a passion of hers and she is committed to the mentorship, development, and transformation of others. Sonnie is the host of a Top 5% Globally ranked podcast, Evoke Greatness, a weekly podcast driven by her curious nature and fascination with the champion mindset. She dives deep into the stories of how successful people have navigated their journey towards greatness…all while uncovering and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned along the way. To learn more about Sonnie, you can go to her website: https://evokegreatness.com or on Linkedin: @sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52

Sonya Shelton founded Executive Leadership Consulting in 2007 from her passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization's success. She has captured her leadership tips and success stories in her #1 Amazon bestselling book "You're an Executive, But Are You a Leader?" Having been an executive as well as an international speaker and consultant, Sonya knows how to tap into lesser-known, hidden practices that drive true leadership. Her philosophy, background and experience add a strategic, pragmatic, and multidimensional approach to making strong leaders. Sonya serves on the Forbes Coaches Council and is a certified Master Corporate Executive Coach through the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches. You can learn more about Sonya at her website: https://executiveleader.com or on Linkedin: @ceosonyashelton

Travis Thomas is a performance coach who specializes in mindset, leadership, and culture. He is the former performance coach for the US Men's National Soccer team, and is currently serving that role with FC Dallas and the St. Louis University men's soccer team. He continues to serve as a corporate trainer, speaker, and consultant for some of the top companies in the world - and is the Director of Performance for Limitless Minds. He is the author of the book, "3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And"…in which he shares his experience from 25 years in improvisation and improvisational comedy - and how those principles apply to the happiness and performance in our lives. He currently lives in St. Louis with his wife and 3 kids. To learn more about Travis, you can go to his website: https://liveyesand.com or on Linkedin: @travisthomas-30daysofyes

Josh Perry is a former X-Games athlete and multiple brain tumor survivor who is dedicated to helping people perform at their highest level at home and in the workspace. Josh's life's mission is to guide others in transcending their circumstances and increasing their quality of life by training their mind and body to endure and overcome challenges. To learn more about Josh, you can go to his website: https://joshperrybmx.com or on Linkedin: @joshperrybmx

Let's be real—whether you're loving your current job or scouting for a new one, chances are you're leaving money on the table. Please welcome Keri-Lynne Shaw to the show. A former Chief People Officer, she's interviewed and negotiated with thousands of potential candidates over her career and seen the awesome, the not-so-great, and even cringeworthy. You know what's really surprising? The largest percentage of folks say yes to a new job without even trying to work out a deal. There's a secret stash of cash left untouched by so many, including you! Consider her your backstage pass to all HR insights — and your salary secret weapon! Today she's a Fractional Chief People Officer and Founder of her company The Salary Bump partnering and advising companies on topics like, Strategic Hiring, Growth Impact, and Tailoring Teams for ultimate success! To learn more about Keri, you can go to her website: https://thesalarybump.com or on Linkedin: @keri-lynne-shaw

Randy Molland is the founder of GoBigToGiveBig, the singular movement that empowers visionary entrepreneurs to expand their impact and income through strategic philanthropy. A seasoned business leader, real estate investor, and endurance athlete, Randy is no stranger to disrupting the status quo in order to achieve new levels of success. Throughout his personal and professional endeavors, Randy has seen one common truth arise among those who build businesses and lives they desire: when people play all out, they are able to GO BIGGER and ultimately GIVE BIGGER. Today Randy helps entrepreneurs achieve this mission of serving first through the GoBigToGiveBig community, podcast, and fractional Chief Giving Officer services. To learn more about Randy, go to his website: https://gobigtogivebig.com or on Linkedin: @randymolland

Jody Thompson is the Founding Principal of CultureRx®, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Jody is a keynote presenter on the future workplace and has been featured on the covers of BusinessWeek, New York Times, TIME Magazine, USA Today, and on Good Morning America, CNBC, MSNBC and CNN to name a few. She has co-authored two best-selling books on the modern workplace and contemporary management principles, Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It and Why Managing Sucks and How to Fix It. She is currently working on her third book, The Autonomy Economy. Jody works with select organizations to bring them to a state of sustainable high performance. For the past 12 years she has personally facilitated the change management communication and training process in organizations across multiple industries with a variety of roles, including retail, manufacturing, government, professional services, and education in both the private and public sectors. You can learn more about Jody at her website: https://gorowe.com or on Linkedin: @jody-thompson-48a5827

Scott MacGregor is the Founder & CEO of SomethingNew, Founder of The Outlier Project, 4x Author of the Standing O! Series, A Record 8 time consecutive American Business Awards Winner for Innovation, Best of Staffing Winner with a Net Promoter Score of 94.4% (Staffing industry average 28%), a Contributor to Forbes, Business Advisory Board Member for Rich Cardona Media, College, Advisory Council-Harvard Business Review, LinkedIn Hiring Advisors Member, Non Profit Advisory Board Member for The Look for the Good Project & Blankets of Hope, Past Chairman of the Board for Elevate. He has hung out with Barry Manilow in Vegas and has only called in sick 5 times in his career! To learn more about Scott, you can go to his website: https://trysomethingnewnow.com or on Linkedin: @macgregorscott

Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, leadership coach and facilitator, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He has been recognized by Thinkers360 as one of the Top Voices in Leadership and by LeadersHum as one of the Biggest Voices in Leadership. Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Partners, Tony was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony hosts The Virtual Campfire podcast and is the author of Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life" and "Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward." He has been featured in many publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, Life Science Leader, and CEO Today. To learn more about Tony, you can go to his website: https://ipurposepartners.com or on Linkedin: @tonymartignetti

Dave Sanderson is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson. For more than four decades, he has been a top producer for some of the largest sales teams in the world. More than 250,000 people have enjoyed his business and personal leadership events, warmth, humor, and inspirational message. He is an author and contributing author of three internationally bestselling books, including Moments Matter, Brace for Impact, 1 Habit for Success and From Turmoil to Triumph. After thirty-seven years in sales and sales leadership with roles in companies such as ADP, Peoplesoft, KPMG, and Oracle, Dave founded his executive personal leadership firm Dave Sanderson Speaks International. In addition to his 37 years in sales and sales leadership, he was the Director of Security for Tony Robbins for over ten years and was recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in Inc.com. You can learn more about Dave at his website: https://davesandersonspeaks.com or on Linkedin: @davesanderson

Yanik Silver has been called a Cosmic Catalyst, a Maverick Mischief-maker and a Galactic Goofball. He redefines how business is played in the 21st century at the intersection of more profits, more fun, and more impact. Yanik is the creator of the Cosmic Journal, author of Evolved Enterprise and the founder of Maverick1000, a global network of top entrepreneurs & visionary entrepreneurs making a serious difference in the world, without taking themselves too seriously. In fact, it's not unusual to find him dressed as a lemur, a showgirl or even in matching mermaid tails with Sir Richard Branson. To learn more about Yanik, go to his website: https://yaniksilver.com or on Linkedin: @yaniksilver

Dr. Joey Faucette is a Positive Culture Architect, Executive Coach, and best-selling author of numerous books including his latest, Small Hinges Swing Big Doors. Dr. Joey empowers individuals and companies to attract top talent, reduce team turnover and develop people, productivity and profits. He hosts the Work Positive podcast weekly. Dr. Joey has appeared as a guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows across North America in most major markets. As a prolific writer of over 1,000 articles, his content has appeared on the websites of Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal Market Watch, MSNBC, Entrepreneur.com, and countless others and in more than fifty countries. To learn more about Joey, you can go to his website: https://workpositive.today or on Linkedin: @drjoeyfaucette

David Meltzer is a legendary sports executive and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is one of the world's top Entrepreneurs, Investors and Business coaches. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. David is the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World's Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich and Beyond the Secret featured on Netflix. His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing… VALUE. In all his content, and communication that's exactly what you'll receive. You can learn more about David at his website: https://dmeltzer.com or on Linkedin: @davidmeltzer2

Olivia Atkin is a podcaster, author and successful entrepreneur. Her book, Achieving Success in Career Development, has inspired readers with her insightful perspectives and practical advice. As an entrepreneur, she has built her own successful business, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps. Olivia creatively carved a path for herself from athlete to managing sports teams resulting in work with the New York Giants and the "FROZEN FOUR" National Champion Quinnipiac University Hockey Team. Join us as we hear her story of resilience and how she's built an incredible career for herself. Olivia has countless degrees and certifications under her belt including a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a minor in Sports Studies from Quinnipiac University, a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain, certification in Society for Human Resource Management Certified Practitioner and many more! To learn more about Olivia, you can go to her website: https://achieving-success.com or on Linkedin: @oliviaatkin

Meredith Scott Lynn is a "familiar but not famous" film and television actress with an IMDB list a mile long. You may recognize her as Enid Wexler, the "lesbian against drunk driving" in Legally Blonde, the Credit Vixen in A Night At The Roxbury, from any one of many other movies from smaller independent ones, she produced, and even directed, and countless television shows too many to mention here. As founder & CEO of a WRiTE BRAiN WORLD, where her mission is to foster self-esteem in young people and a renewed sense of inspiration in the educators who support them, by offering innovative curricula and resources that help youth of all ages discover and develop their own ideas while engaging in joyful and meaningful literacy-building experiences that increase their capacity to connect while giving them voice & choice in their learning. As a social entrepreneur, Meredith is sometimes more of a Curly Executive Officer than a Chief one, which makes for a good conversation in Podcasts. To learn more about Meredith, you can go to her website: https://writebrainworld.com or Linkedin: @ meredith-scott-lynn-7a344748

Heidi Ridley is the Co-Founder, CEO and Chair of the Board of RadiantESG Global Investors, culminating 30 years of leadership in asset management roles that encompass business management, investments, product development, institutional and intermediary business development and marketing. Prior to establishing RadiantESG Heidi spent 18 years at AXA Investment Managers, rising to Global Chief Executive of Rosenberg Equities, and under her direction, Rosenberg Equities substantially added to its reputation by becoming the first ESG-integrated quantitative equity investor to be focused on the intersection of ESG insights and advanced factor solutions. Heidi earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from UC Berkeley, completed the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education Program, and is a CFA Charterholder. She is a member of the Advisory Council for the Center for Equity Gender and Leadership at the UC Berkeley HAAS School of Business, is a champion of ESG investing and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, expanding the dialogue through speaking engagements worldwide.

Kevin D. Turner is Managing Partner of TNT Brand Strategist, a technology and business-focused organizational and personal brand builder with deep expertise in visioneering, communications, culture building, and creating disruptive advantages. Kevin has optimized 4.7K+ LinkedIn profiles/company pages & trained 12K+ people on best practices since 2005. Achieved LinkedIn 5 Star Rating & 200+ written recommendations. He has lived in the US, Switzerland, Germany & Japan and has crowdsourced & fundraised $25.3M. He has held Sales, Marketing, and Branding leadership roles with SONY, American Teachers, American Heart Association and more. To learn more about Kevin, go to his website: https://tntbrandstrategist.com or on Linkedin: @president

Derek Strokon is the 2x International Best-Selling Author of "Stop Stalling Start Selling" and "Human Being Human". He is a TEDx Speaker, Leader and Business Consultant whose practice focuses on Resilience Development and Process Implementation. He is the Chief Inspiration Officer of Sacred Line Consulting, President of "Every Day Human", "CEO of Polar Cold Caps Canada" & Founder of the "Kindness Cures". Derek spends the majority of his education development time, studying Resilience and Hero Culture, working on strategies to minimize the amount of time that life interferes with living. You can learn more about Derek on his website: https:// derekstrokon.com or on Linkedin: @derekstrokon

David Kitchen/Coach Kitch is the Founder and President of Edge Leadership Academy. He is a former Division 1 Coach, and a PhD Candidate with a master's degree in sport psychology, who has a decade of experience building leaders, culture, and mindset at the highest levels of sports and business. He is the author of The Pyramid: A System for Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today, and The Scoreboard: A Self-Audit System to Help You Build the Life You Want. As a speaker, consultant, and coach, Coach Kitch is trusted by 100+ CEO's, coaches, and high performers to help them lead and win in business, athletics, and life. To learn more about David, you can go to his website: https://edgeleadershipacademy.com or on Linkedin: @dkitch

Ania Halama is a world traveler who has helped thousands of heart-centered individuals align with their ideal clients to attract wealth, health, love, mental health, and spiritual wealth. Ania started out working a corporate job that left her living paycheck to paycheck. Exhausted and worn out, she was limited to her dreams of a better life. Today, Ania is a #MillennialManifestor, Spiritual Mentor, Plant Medicine Facilitator, Integration Coach & Intuitive Digital Artist. She is also an intuitive Healer, Reiki Master, Angel Healer, EFT Certified Practitioner, Ho'oponopono Master, Akashic Records reader, Angel Card Intuitive and Law of Attraction master. Entrepreneur Magazine listed Ania as a Top Millennial Powerhouse and US Reporter has listed Ania as one of the top 10 entrepreneurs to follow. Ania is a two-time best-selling author of the book 'Rebel's Guide to Spirituality' and 'Women Gone Wild the Wealth Edition'. She is the host of the Awaken Your Inner Alchemy Podcast, and is the founder of Xpansion Alchemy. To learn more about Ania, you can find her at her website: https://aniahalama.com or on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/aniahalama

Jenn Drummond is a Mom of 7, successful business owner and World Record holder. As the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, she now spends her time inspiring others to create a thriving business and lasting legacy of their own. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, Quit Proof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, and her Seek Your Summit podcast, programs, and signature talks. Learn more about how she elevates devoted and determined entrepreneurs to go beyond a life of success to a life of significance. To learn more about Jenn, you can find her at her website: https://jenndrummond.com or on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/jenn-drummond