Show overview
Profiles in Leadership has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 307 episodes. That works out to roughly 280 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 51 min and 1h — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 37 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 65 episodes published. Published by STEPHEN E ANDERSON.
From the publisher
Dr. Steve Anderson is a storyteller and a lifelong learner who is deeply committed to helping leaders grow. Born out of deep seeded curiosity and passion, Steve launched his podcast as a vehicle for interviewing accomplished leaders who excel in building cultures and developing teams that create impact and deliver value to customers, employees and stakeholders. In this capacity, he is able to tap into his experience as a CEO of a $75 million-dollar company and a 39 year career as a Physical Therapist to ask questions that produce answers for those at all levels – from entry level professionals to seasoned executives – can learn from and build upon. Steve is known for interviewing guests from a wide range of backgrounds and digging deep to find “Pearls of Wisdom” that can be put into practice as professionals look to learn and grow. Steve is an Executive Coach at Orange Dot Coaching.
Latest Episodes
View all 307 episodesChristoffel Sneijders, Great Leaders Trust Their Heart and Gut Brains and Depend Less on Their Head Brain
Atiba de Souza, Relationships are the Real Driver of Business Results
Ty Givens, Leaders Rise with Clarity and Confidence
Julie Colombino-Billingham, Hope and Dignity Can Outlast Disaster
Betsy Kauffman, Leaders Need to Create Cultures That Encourage Team Members to Speak Up
Andy Clark, Structure Creates Freedom and Small Changes Unlock Massive Results
Patrick Engasser, Choose Your Tribe Wisley, Your Network is the Key to Success
Crispin Thompson, Indecision is the Silent Killer of Leadership
Leidy Klotz, Agency, Growth and Connection, 3 Core Psychological Needs
Murphy Jensen, From Winning the French Open Doubles Championship to Sudden Cardiac Arrest Proves that Love Wins!
Ben Braxley, PT, DPT, Great Leadership Involves Collaboration and the Willingness to Follow and Provide Opportunities for Others to Lead
Michelle K Johnston, Leaders Need to Lead with Heart and Humanity, It's All About Connection
Advisory Board Creation
Andy Crocker, Unconditional Values Offer Personal Transformation
Joel Bauer, The Mentor's Mentor
Ep 298Hacia Atherton, Organizational Culture is a Driving Force Behind Profitability
Hacia Atherton is a globally recognised and award-winning voice in workplace culture reform,known for helping organisations turn burnout and bias into retention and results. She is the founder ofthe non-profit Empowered Women in Trades, which supports women in male-dominated industries andpromotes inclusive workplaces. She currently serves on Victoria’s Our equal state reference group, advising the state’s gender equality strategy, and on the La Trobe Business School Advisory Board. With a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from The University of Melbourne (specialising in Positive Organisational Scholarship) and as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Hacia brings depth to leadership consulting, blending human insight with strategic execution. Through her keynote speaking and executive coaching, she equips leaders to elevate culture and psychological safety, and in turn yield tangible results. Author of Billion Dollar Blindspot
Ep 297Simone Knego, Silence is Deafening, Keep Learning, Keep Asking Questions
SimoneKnego is an international speaker, award-winning author, and confidence expert who helps high achievers reconnect with their worth and lead more meaningful lives. Her best-selling book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and her globally ranked podcast, Her Unshakeable Confidence, which she co-hosts with her daughter, have inspired audiences around the world. A two-time TEDx speaker featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo News, Simone is also the creator of the REAL Method—a framework for building lasting confidence from the inside out. Her upcoming book, REAL Confidence, launches in February and offers a practical guide to quiet self-doubt and lead with clarity and self-respect. From summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro to raising six children and navigating the beautiful chaos of everyday life, she brings authenticity, perspective, and heart to everything she does.
Ep 296Dr. Debra Clary, Curiosity is the Unsung Hero of Community and Unity
DEBRACLARYis a leadership strategist, researcher, and executive coach with over four decades of leadership experience at some of the world’s most iconic companies, including Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana. Relying on her doctorate in Leadership and Organization Development and her inquisitive approach to every facet of life,Debrahas inspired hundreds of executives and teams to achieve business success guided by the principle that curiosity is not a soft skill—it’s a superpower for growth. Today, after forging a path as a leading curiosity expert,Debraadvises Fortune 500 companies and mission-driven teams on how to harness the power of curiosity to encourage transformation and foster connection. Whether leading billion-dollar brands, advocating for women’s leadership, delivering a viral TEDx talk, or performing a sold out one-woman off-Broadway show,Debrais guided by her mission to ask bold questions and follow wonder. Her upcoming book,The Curiosity Curve, is the culmination of years of research and real-world experiencecoaching hundreds of leaders through transformation, and empowering individuals and organizations on their unique journeys to success.
Ep 295Ryan Rottman, Networking is the Key to Success in Both Hollywood and Starting a Business
Ryan Rottman is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AthleteAgent.com, a groundbreaking sports tech platform. In his role, Ryan oversees business operations, strategic partnerships, and platform development, helping expand the site’s reach across professional leagues and enhance its database of verified athlete and team contacts.Before stepping into the tech and sports business world, Ryan built a successful career in entertainment, starring in films such as Billionaire Boys Club, The Open Road, and a variety of Hallmark originals, as well as television series like 90210(CW), The Middle (ABC), and The Lying Game (ABC Family). His background in production and storytelling has been instrumental in shaping AthleteAgent.com’s user experience and brand identity. Ryan combines business acumen with creative vision, bringing a unique edge to the intersection of sports, media, and tech.
Ep 294Mitch Matthews, Be Brave and Share Your Dreams, You are Capable
Mitch Matthews is a success coach, keynote speaker, and the creator of the top 1% podcast DREAM THINK DO. Through the podcast and his coaching - Mitch helps high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs dream bigger, think better, and do more of what they were put on the planet to do. He’s been honored to interview some of the most influential thinkers on the planet — from bestselling authors like Brendon Burchard, Michael Hyatt, and Jamie Kern Lima to Oscar winners, elite athletes, and world-class entrepreneurs.As a speaker and elite success coach, Mitch has also spent two decades working with leaders from organizations like NIKE, NASA, Disney, and United Airlines - helping leaders clarify their purpose and lead with impact.Mitch is also the creator of The Authority Bridge™ - a high-touch coaching experience that helps seasoned professionals build a coaching and speaking business that’s aligned, strategic, and legacy-worthy.Mitch lives a highly-caffeinated life in Des Moines, Iowa, with his wife Melissa and they have two wildly creative sons.