Chief Change Officer

Chief Change Officer

Vince Chan
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What’s Stopping You from Outgrowing Yourself?Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Chief Change Officer isn’t just another podcast. It ranks in the Top 3% globally, hit #1 in Careers (US), and cracked the Top 10 in Business (US)—because it offers what others don’t: expansive human intelligence, shared by the world’s most extraordinary thinkers and doers.This is the space for transformation gurus, bold hearts, black sheep, and unsung visionaries. We go beyond digitized tips and AI-smooth talk. Here, you get real, time-tested, experience-driven wisdom—the kind that blends logic and love, art and science, hindsight and foresight.For me, this show marks career transition #18. Across 17 transitions, I’ve been mentored by global changemakers who helped me emerge stronger and freer. Now, I’m passing that power forward—through raw, unfiltered conversations with extraordinary people across cultures, industries, and identities.If you’re a growth progressive, a black horse, a visionary underdog, or someone boldly rewriting the rules—you’re already one of us. Because you are the Chief Change Officer.Our mission?To help you become wiser in action, clearer in thought, and more ambitious in motion—so you can outgrow yourself and unlock outcomes beyond imagination or calculation.A better you is already unfolding.130,000+ followers are outgrowing.Join them on LinkedIn, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube @chiefchangeofficer.

Episodes (103)

#427 Waverly Deutsch: Love and Logic—Building Businesses That Actually Work—Part Three

#427 Waverly Deutsch: Love and Logic—Building Businesses That Actually Work—Part Three

July 09, 2025 29m Episode 427
Waverly Deutsch doesn’t just coach entrepreneurs—she translates English to English, reframes stories with strategy, and helps even the most logic-trained professionals tap into their conviction. In...
#426 Waverly Deutsch: Love and Logic—Building Businesses That Actually Work—Part Two

#426 Waverly Deutsch: Love and Logic—Building Businesses That Actually Work—Part Two

July 09, 2025 37m Episode 426
Waverly Deutsch doesn’t just coach entrepreneurs—she translates English to English, reframes stories with strategy, and helps even the most logic-trained professionals tap into their conviction. In...
#425 Waverly Deutsch: Love and Logic—Building Businesses That Actually Work—Part One

#425 Waverly Deutsch: Love and Logic—Building Businesses That Actually Work—Part One

July 08, 2025 42m Episode 425
Waverly Deutsch doesn’t just coach entrepreneurs—she translates English to English, reframes stories with strategy, and helps even the most logic-trained professionals tap into their conviction. In...
#424 Brian Sims: When Truth Gets Political — Part Two

#424 Brian Sims: When Truth Gets Political — Part Two

July 08, 2025 32m Episode 424
In Part Two, Brian opens up about what it really cost him to tell the truth inside a political system built on avoidance. From surviving misinformation attacks to refusing to play nice for the sake of...
#423 Brian Sims: When Truth Gets Political — Part One

#423 Brian Sims: When Truth Gets Political — Part One

July 07, 2025 25m Episode 423
In Part One, Brian walks us through the pivotal moments that shaped his path—from coming out as a college athlete to confronting power structures as a civil rights lawyer. He shares how being raised...
#422 Kevin Eikenberry: Leading on Purpose, Not by Default — Part Two

#422 Kevin Eikenberry: Leading on Purpose, Not by Default — Part Two

July 06, 2025 32m Episode 422
In Part Two, Kevin Eikenberry challenges the myth that leadership is just for those with formal authority. He unpacks the idea of “leadership by choice,” reflects on the rise of remote work, and...
#421 Kevin Eikenberry: Leading on Purpose, Not by Default — Part One

#421 Kevin Eikenberry: Leading on Purpose, Not by Default — Part One

July 06, 2025 26m Episode 421
In Part One, Kevin shares the personal and professional journey that shaped his leadership philosophy—from farm life to corporate training to becoming a global thought leader. He explains why...
#420 Adaira Landry MD: From Mentorship to Micro Skills—Tools for Thriving at Work — Part Two

#420 Adaira Landry MD: From Mentorship to Micro Skills—Tools for Thriving at Work — Part Two

July 06, 2025 18m Episode 420
In Part Two, Adaira Landry goes beyond storytelling and gets strategic—explaining how to stop saying yes to everything, avoid burnout, and take back control of your time. She shares how the original...
#419 Adaira Landry MD: From Mentorship to Micro Skills—Tools for Thriving at Work — Part One

#419 Adaira Landry MD: From Mentorship to Micro Skills—Tools for Thriving at Work — Part One

July 05, 2025 26m Episode 419
Before she became a physician, educator, and mentor to hundreds, Adaira Landry felt out of place in nearly every professional room she entered. In Part One, she opens up about entering college at 16,...
#418 Resa Lewiss MD: Building a Career with Both Hands — Part Two

#418 Resa Lewiss MD: Building a Career with Both Hands — Part Two

July 05, 2025 29m Episode 418
In Part Two, Resa gets tactical. She explains why Micro Skills begins with time, trust, and self-care—because none of the communication tricks matter if you’re running on empty. She unpacks...
#417 Resa Lewiss MD: Building a Career with Both Hands — Part One

#417 Resa Lewiss MD: Building a Career with Both Hands — Part One

July 05, 2025 31m Episode 417
In Part One, Dr. Resa Lewiss reflects on the experiences that led her to emergency medicine, from early memories of gender inequity at the dinner table to the interdisciplinary studies that shaped her...
#416 Sienna Jackson: Culture, Capital, and the Courage to Start Young — Part Two

#416 Sienna Jackson: Culture, Capital, and the Courage to Start Young — Part Two

June 16, 2025 23m Episode 416
Sienna Jackson, the CEO of Nortera.io, walks us through her unexpected shift from entertainment executive to impact strategist. In Part Two, Sienna Jackson dives deeper into the business of social...
#415 Sienna Jackson: Culture, Capital, and the Courage to Start Young — Part One

#415 Sienna Jackson: Culture, Capital, and the Courage to Start Young — Part One

June 16, 2025 31m Episode 415
Sienna Jackson’s career began fast and early—college at 14, internships with The Weinstein Company, and leadership roles in the entertainment industry by her twenties. But behind the résumé was...
#414 Jevon Wooden: From the Military to Mindset Mastery — Part Two

#414 Jevon Wooden: From the Military to Mindset Mastery — Part Two

June 16, 2025 27m Episode 414
From facing seven years in prison at 17 to leading soldiers in Afghanistan, Jevon Wooden’s story is more than a redemption arc—it’s about owning your power the moment you realize you’ve still got...
#413 Jevon Wooden: From the Military to Mindset Mastery — Part One

#413 Jevon Wooden: From the Military to Mindset Mastery — Part One

June 16, 2025 26m Episode 413
Before Jevon Wooden became a business coach, author, and speaker, he was a 17-year-old on trial—facing up to seven years in prison. In Part One, Jevon shares how that moment became the turning point...
#412 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part Two

#412 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part Two

June 13, 2025 28m Episode 412
You’ve got the credentials, the data, and the ideas. But how do you make people actually care?In Part Two, Mark unpacks his 11 Keys to Translating Complexity (complexitymadeclear.com) —an actionable...
#411 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part One

#411 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part One

June 13, 2025 29m Episode 411
Before founding Bayer Strategic Consulting, Mark Bayer led communications on Capitol Hill for nearly two decades—helping politicians cut through noise, make arguments stick, and win support under...
#410 Sande Golgart: Climbing the Wrong Mountain — Part Two

#410 Sande Golgart: Climbing the Wrong Mountain — Part Two

June 12, 2025 41m Episode 410
After decades of chasing external wins, Sande Golgart decided to stop running. In Part Two, he shares the uncomfortable, intentional work of stepping back—what it took to unplug from achievement...
#409 Sande Golgart: Climbing the Wrong Mountain — Part One

#409 Sande Golgart: Climbing the Wrong Mountain — Part One

June 12, 2025 34m Episode 409
Before he became a coach and founder, Sande Golgart was addicted to acceleration. He said yes to every challenge, thrived in high-stakes boardrooms, and made a name for himself as a relentless...
#408 Jodi Silverman: When the Kids Grow Up, But You’re Just Getting Started — Part Two

#408 Jodi Silverman: When the Kids Grow Up, But You’re Just Getting Started — Part Two

June 06, 2025 24m Episode 408
Jodi Silverman never expected reinvention to arrive between carpools and client meetings. But once her kids left and the hustle paused, she realized success had masked something deeper:...
#407 Jodi Silverman: When the Kids Grow Up, But You’re Just Getting Started — Part One

#407 Jodi Silverman: When the Kids Grow Up, But You’re Just Getting Started — Part One

June 06, 2025 22m Episode 407
Jodi Silverman never expected reinvention to arrive between carpools and client meetings. But once her kids left and the hustle paused, she realized success had masked something deeper:...
#406 Richard Carson: Diagnosing Dysfunction, One Broken System at a Time — Part Two

#406 Richard Carson: Diagnosing Dysfunction, One Broken System at a Time — Part Two

June 03, 2025 25m Episode 406
Before Richard Carson wrote The Book of Change, he was writing letters to newspaper editors and fixing chaos in city hall. In Part 2, we unpack how Richard’s 39-step framework came to life—from a...
#405 Richard Carson: Diagnosing Dysfunction, One Broken System at a Time — Part One

#405 Richard Carson: Diagnosing Dysfunction, One Broken System at a Time — Part One

June 02, 2025 29m Episode 405
Before Richard Carson wrote The Book of Change, he was writing letters to newspaper editors and fixing chaos in city hall. In Part One, he retraces the early detours—from archaeology hopeful to urban...
#404 Lora Chow: Trading Wall Street for a Steinway — Part Two

#404 Lora Chow: Trading Wall Street for a Steinway — Part Two

June 01, 2025 20m Episode 404
What does it really mean to follow your heart—without losing your head? Lora Chow shares how her music venture, Virtuoso Fiesta, brings classical music to new audiences while keeping its soul intact....
#403 Lora Chow: Trading Wall Street for a Steinway — Part One

#403 Lora Chow: Trading Wall Street for a Steinway — Part One

June 01, 2025 27m Episode 403
Lora Chow didn’t abandon ambition—she just rewrote its score. In this episode, we trace her unusual arc from elite finance to classical composition. She opens up about choosing Yale over Cambridge,...
#402 Helen Hanison: Success Isn’t Always Success — Part Two

#402 Helen Hanison: Success Isn’t Always Success — Part Two

May 31, 2025 28m Episode 402
You’ve admitted the career no longer fits. Now what?In Part Two, Helen Hanison, former global PR executive turned executive career coach, walks us through what real change takes—beyond pep talks and...
#401 Helen Hanison: Success Isn’t Always Success — Part One

#401 Helen Hanison: Success Isn’t Always Success — Part One

May 30, 2025 30m Episode 401
Helen Hanison was a high-flying PR executive with a passport full of stamps, million-dollar campaigns, and a board-level title. But after 20 years in the industry, she found herself questioning...
#400 Jean Zhou: Flipping the Script—From Spreadsheets to Storytelling

#400 Jean Zhou: Flipping the Script—From Spreadsheets to Storytelling

May 30, 2025 23m Episode 400
Jean Zhou’s journey defies every linear career chart. After starting in accounting and dabbling in venture capital, she found herself chasing something spreadsheets couldn’t capture—emotion. That led...
#399 Nellie Wartoft: Global Fix—Change Management Without the Migraine — Part Two

#399 Nellie Wartoft: Global Fix—Change Management Without the Migraine — Part Two

May 29, 2025 23m Episode 399
Nellie Wartoft is the founder and CEO of Tiger Hall, a change enablement platform built for teams tired of stale workshops and change theater. In Part One, she takes us from her tiny hometown in...
#398 Nellie Wartoft: Global Fix—Change Management Without the Migraine — Part One

#398 Nellie Wartoft: Global Fix—Change Management Without the Migraine — Part One

May 29, 2025 24m Episode 398
Nellie Wartoft is the founder and CEO of Tiger Hall, a change enablement platform built for teams tired of stale workshops and change theater. In Part One, she takes us from her tiny hometown in...
#397 Colin Savage: Why Skill Stacking Is the New Lifelong Learning — Part Three

#397 Colin Savage: Why Skill Stacking Is the New Lifelong Learning — Part Three

May 28, 2025 26m Episode 397
In this final part, we go beyond buzzwords. Colin breaks down how to make AI work for you—not replace you. He explains how human intelligence and machine intelligence can combine to create authentic,...
#396 Colin Savage: Why Skill Stacking Is the New Lifelong Learning — Part Two

#396 Colin Savage: Why Skill Stacking Is the New Lifelong Learning — Part Two

May 28, 2025 31m Episode 396
In this episode, Colin deconstructs the romanticism of “lifelong learning” and makes a sharp case for skill stacking—not as a buzzword, but as a career imperative. From the strategy rooms of Japan to...
#395 Colin Savage: Why Skill Stacking Is the New Lifelong Learning — Part One

#395 Colin Savage: Why Skill Stacking Is the New Lifelong Learning — Part One

May 28, 2025 28m Episode 395
If reinvention were a passport, Colin Savage’s pages would be full. From global projects across seven countries to helping old-school industries like Japanese insurers modernize with tact, Colin’s...
#394 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part Two

#394 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part Two

May 26, 2025 26m Episode 394
Rebecca Sutherns didn’t follow a straight path—and she’s the first to say that’s the point. As a strategy coach and solo entrepreneur for 27 years, she’s helped leaders rethink what’s next while doing...
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

May 26, 2025 26m Episode 393
Rebecca Sutherns didn’t follow a straight path—and she’s the first to say that’s the point. As a strategy coach and solo entrepreneur for 27 years, she’s helped leaders rethink what’s next while doing...
#392 Robert MacPhee: From Parking Cars to Coaching Clarity—Lessons from a Chicken Soup Insider — Part Two

#392 Robert MacPhee: From Parking Cars to Coaching Clarity—Lessons from a Chicken Soup Insider — Part Two

May 26, 2025 22m Episode 392
Robert MacPhee didn’t start out teaching values—he started out parking cars. But somewhere between the valet stand and becoming Jack Canfield’s right-hand man (yes, that Chicken Soup guy), Robert...
#391 Robert MacPhee: From Parking Cars to Coaching Clarity—Lessons from a Chicken Soup Insider — Part One

#391 Robert MacPhee: From Parking Cars to Coaching Clarity—Lessons from a Chicken Soup Insider — Part One

May 25, 2025 32m Episode 391
Before he was coaching CEOs or co-creating workshops with Jack Canfield, Robert MacPhee was parking cars. That detour became a defining feature—not a footnote.In Part One, Robert shares his unlikely...
#390 Erin Diehl: From Talk Show Dreams to a Business Built on Bombing — Part Two

#390 Erin Diehl: From Talk Show Dreams to a Business Built on Bombing — Part Two

May 25, 2025 23m Episode 390
Part Two.The queen of corporate improv is back—and this time, we’re going deeper into the messy, magnificent art of failing forward. In this episode, Erin Diehl shares her Worst Terrifying Failure...
#389 Erin Diehl: From Talk Show Dreams to a Business Built on Bombing — Part One

#389 Erin Diehl: From Talk Show Dreams to a Business Built on Bombing — Part One

May 25, 2025 21m Episode 389
Before Erin Diehl was training Fortune 500 teams to think on their feet, she was juggling job fairs by day and Second City by night.In Part One, we go back to the origin story—how a recruiting job...
#388 Todd Davis: Inside 30 Years at FranklinCovey—What Most Leaders Still Get Wrong — Part Two

#388 Todd Davis: Inside 30 Years at FranklinCovey—What Most Leaders Still Get Wrong — Part Two

May 25, 2025 28m Episode 388
In a world obsessed with AI, automation, and the next big tech trend, Todd Davis believes human intelligence is more valuable than ever.Sure, AI can crunch numbers—but can it build trust, resolve...
#387 Todd Davis: Inside 30 Years at FranklinCovey—What Most Leaders Still Get Wrong — Part One

#387 Todd Davis: Inside 30 Years at FranklinCovey—What Most Leaders Still Get Wrong — Part One

May 25, 2025 31m Episode 387
Todd Davis didn’t just teach The 7 Habits—he lived them for 30 years inside the leadership company that built its name on them.As the former Chief People Officer at FranklinCovey, Todd spent three...
#386 Lisa Bodell: Stop Drowning in Complexity—How Simplicity Fuels Innovation — Part Two

#386 Lisa Bodell: Stop Drowning in Complexity—How Simplicity Fuels Innovation — Part Two

May 23, 2025 26m Episode 386
What if the biggest barrier to innovation isn’t a lack of ideas—but a mountain of pointless work?In Part Two of this series, Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink and one of the world’s top speakers on...
#384 Deborah Perry Piscione: From Power Plays to Pay-It-Forward—How Work Got Rewritten  — Part Two

#384 Deborah Perry Piscione: From Power Plays to Pay-It-Forward—How Work Got Rewritten — Part Two

May 22, 2025 24m Episode 384
Part Two of a 2-part series with Deborah Perry Piscione.She’s been a White House staffer, a Silicon Valley founder, and now co-author of Employment is Dead. In this final chapter, Deborah unpacks the...
#383 Deborah Perry Piscione: From Power Plays to Pay-It-Forward—How Work Got Rewritten  — Part One

#383 Deborah Perry Piscione: From Power Plays to Pay-It-Forward—How Work Got Rewritten — Part One

May 22, 2025 28m Episode 383
What happens when a political insider, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and a bestselling author walk into a podcast? You get Deborah Perry Piscione.In Part One of this two-part series, Deborah shares...
#382 Josh Drean: Employment Is Dead—Now Let’s Rebuild It — Part Three

#382 Josh Drean: Employment Is Dead—Now Let’s Rebuild It — Part Three

May 22, 2025 26m Episode 382
Part Three of a 3-part series with Josh Drean.Josh isn’t here to tweak the old system—he’s here to build a new one. In this final chapter, the Work3 Institute co-founder and co-author of Employment is...
#381 Josh Drean: Employment Is Dead—Now Let’s Rebuild It — Part Two

#381 Josh Drean: Employment Is Dead—Now Let’s Rebuild It — Part Two

May 22, 2025 15m Episode 381
Part Two of a 3-part series on Josh Drean.Josh has worn many hats—Harvard MBA, psychology grad, co-founder of Work3 Institute and now, co-author of Employment is Dead (Harvard Business Review...
#380 Josh Drean: Employment Is Dead—Now Let’s Rebuild It — Part One

#380 Josh Drean: Employment Is Dead—Now Let’s Rebuild It — Part One

May 22, 2025 20m Episode 380
What if employment as we know it has already died—and we’re just pretending not to notice?In Part One of this three-part series, Josh Drean—Harvard MBA, startup founder, and co-author of Employment is...
#379 Alison Stewart: Building a Life Concierge Startup From Scratch—Part Two

#379 Alison Stewart: Building a Life Concierge Startup From Scratch—Part Two

May 18, 2025 33m Episode 379
Overwhelmed by life? Alison Stewart gets it—and she’s building a startup to help fix it.In Part Two, the Overalls COO shares how her team is rethinking employee benefits by offering something...
#378 Alison Stewart: The LinkedIn DM That Launched a Startup—Part One

#378 Alison Stewart: The LinkedIn DM That Launched a Startup—Part One

May 18, 2025 23m Episode 378
Not all career changes are dramatic. Some are deeply deliberate—and a little serendipitous.In Part One, Alison Stewart, COO of Overalls, walks us through her transition from 10+ years in the financial...
#270 Nina Sossamon-Pogue: From Olympic Dreams to Pink Slips—and Back Again — Part Two

#270 Nina Sossamon-Pogue: From Olympic Dreams to Pink Slips—and Back Again — Part Two

April 03, 2025 20m Episode 270
Nina Sossamon-Pogue has flipped, twisted, and cartwheeled her way through life’s curveballs. From U.S. Gymnastics Team hopeful to beloved news anchor—and then unexpectedly unemployed—Nina’s story is...
#269 Nina Sossamon-Pogue: From Olympic Dreams to Pink Slips—and Back Again — Part One

#269 Nina Sossamon-Pogue: From Olympic Dreams to Pink Slips—and Back Again — Part One

April 02, 2025 28m Episode 269
Nina Sossamon-Pogue has flipped, twisted, and cartwheeled her way through life’s curveballs. From U.S. Gymnastics Team hopeful to beloved news anchor—and then unexpectedly unemployed—Nina’s story is...
#268 Rebecca Sutherns: Building a Life That Flexes—Not Breaks — Part Two

#268 Rebecca Sutherns: Building a Life That Flexes—Not Breaks — Part Two

April 01, 2025 26m Episode 268
Rebecca Sutherns has been running her own consulting practice for 27 years—without a grand plan, a big team, or a perfect script. In this two-part series, she shares how she built a career around...
#267 Rebecca Sutherns: Building a Life That Flexes—Not Breaks — Part One

#267 Rebecca Sutherns: Building a Life That Flexes—Not Breaks — Part One

April 01, 2025 26m Episode 267
Rebecca Sutherns has been running her own consulting practice for 27 years—without a grand plan, a big team, or a perfect script. In this two-part series, she shares how she built a career around...
#266 Jean Zhou: From Balance Sheets to Box Office

#266 Jean Zhou: From Balance Sheets to Box Office

March 31, 2025 23m Episode 266
Jean Zhou’s resume reads like the setup for a sitcom: sociology student walks into an accounting office, detours through venture capital, and exits stage left into the film industry. Now leading Wind...
#265 Colin Savage: The Frequent Flyer of Change Has Thoughts on AI—and Lifelong Learning — Part Three

#265 Colin Savage: The Frequent Flyer of Change Has Thoughts on AI—and Lifelong Learning — Part Three

March 31, 2025 26m Episode 265
For Colin Savage, change isn’t something you manage—it’s a lifestyle. With a career that spans seven countries, seven secondments, and over 70 global projects, he’s practically got a frequent flyer...
#264 Colin Savage: The Frequent Flyer of Change Has Thoughts on AI—and Lifelong Learning — Part Two

#264 Colin Savage: The Frequent Flyer of Change Has Thoughts on AI—and Lifelong Learning — Part Two

March 31, 2025 31m Episode 264
For Colin Savage, change isn’t something you manage—it’s a lifestyle. With a career that spans seven countries, seven secondments, and over 70 global projects, he’s practically got a frequent flyer...
#263 Colin Savage: The Frequent Flyer of Change Has Thoughts on AI—and Lifelong Learning — Part One

#263 Colin Savage: The Frequent Flyer of Change Has Thoughts on AI—and Lifelong Learning — Part One

March 31, 2025 28m Episode 263
For Colin Savage, change isn’t something you manage—it’s a lifestyle. With a career that spans seven countries, seven secondments, and over 70 global projects, he’s practically got a frequent flyer...
#262 Erica Sosna: Rebuilding Her Career—and Spine—One Step at a Time – Part Two

#262 Erica Sosna: Rebuilding Her Career—and Spine—One Step at a Time – Part Two

March 29, 2025 20m Episode 262
Erica Sosna literally rewrote the rules of a career pivot—because in 2022, life handed her one she didn’t ask for. After an accident left her paralyzed, the author of The Career Equation had to...
#261 Erica Sosna: Rebuilding Her Career—and Spine—One Step at a Time – Part One

#261 Erica Sosna: Rebuilding Her Career—and Spine—One Step at a Time – Part One

March 28, 2025 26m Episode 261
Erica Sosna literally rewrote the rules of a career pivot—because in 2022, life handed her one she didn’t ask for. After an accident left her paralyzed, the author of The Career Equation had to...
#260 Rahshea Cardiff: From Starbucks to Startups—Serving Joy at Work – Part Two

#260 Rahshea Cardiff: From Starbucks to Startups—Serving Joy at Work – Part Two

March 27, 2025 32m Episode 260
Tech meets heart. Rahshea Cardiff returns to share how she’s helping Happy Companies bring actual joy to the workplace—without mandating pizza parties. With two decades of experience at Best Buy,...
#259 Rahshea Cardiff: From Starbucks to Startups—Serving Joy at Work – Part One

#259 Rahshea Cardiff: From Starbucks to Startups—Serving Joy at Work – Part One

March 27, 2025 29m Episode 259
What do Starbucks, Microsoft, and happiness have in common? Rahshea Cardiff. In this episode, we sit down with the VP of Partnerships at Happy Companies, who’s not only got the résumé, but the...
#258 Alison Stewart: The LinkedIn Message That Changed Everything — Part Two

#258 Alison Stewart: The LinkedIn Message That Changed Everything — Part Two

March 26, 2025 33m Episode 258
Alison Stewart, Overalls COO, proved that LinkedIn isn’t just a place for humblebrags and job titles. In Part One of this two-part series, Alison breaks down how a simple connection turned into...
#257 Alison Stewart: The LinkedIn Message That Changed Everything — Part One

#257 Alison Stewart: The LinkedIn Message That Changed Everything — Part One

March 26, 2025 23m Episode 257
Alison Stewart, Overalls COO, proved that LinkedIn isn’t just a place for humblebrags and job titles. In Part One of this two-part series, Alison breaks down how a simple connection turned into...
#256 Nicole F. Roberts: From Neuroscience to Generosity—Changing Lives, One Detour at a Time — Part Two

#256 Nicole F. Roberts: From Neuroscience to Generosity—Changing Lives, One Detour at a Time — Part Two

March 26, 2025 37m Episode 256
Nicole F. Roberts, Doctor of Public Health and co-author of Generosity WINS, didn’t follow a straight path—and that’s exactly the point. From neuroscience labs to human rights work to hosting a brain...
#255 Nicole F. Roberts: From Neuroscience to Generosity—Changing Lives, One Detour at a Time — Part One

#255 Nicole F. Roberts: From Neuroscience to Generosity—Changing Lives, One Detour at a Time — Part One

March 26, 2025 27m Episode 255
Nicole F. Roberts, Doctor of Public Health and co-author of Generosity WINS, didn’t follow a straight path—and that’s exactly the point. From neuroscience labs to human rights work to hosting a brain...
#254 Deborah Perry Piscione: The End of Traditional Work Begins — Part Two

#254 Deborah Perry Piscione: The End of Traditional Work Begins — Part Two

March 24, 2025 24m Episode 254
Traditional employment is on life support, and Deborah Perry Piscione is here to explain why. In Part 2 of this two-part series, she breaks down the radical shift in how we work, hire, and learn—plus...
#253 Deborah Perry Piscione: The End of Traditional Work Begins — Part One

#253 Deborah Perry Piscione: The End of Traditional Work Begins — Part One

March 24, 2025 28m Episode 253
What happens when a political insider, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and a bestselling author walk into a podcast? You get Deborah Perry Piscione. She’s gone from shaping policy in Washington, D.C.,...
#252 Work3 Institute Co-Founder Josh Drean: Employment is Dead. Now What? — Part Three

#252 Work3 Institute Co-Founder Josh Drean: Employment is Dead. Now What? — Part Three

March 24, 2025 26m Episode 252
Traditional employment is on life support, and Josh Drean is here to pull the plug. In Part 3 of this three-part series, Josh and Vince take a sledgehammer to outdated workplace models, from...
#251 Work3 Institute Co-Founder Josh Drean: Employment is Dead. Now What? — Part Two

#251 Work3 Institute Co-Founder Josh Drean: Employment is Dead. Now What? — Part Two

March 24, 2025 15m Episode 251
What happens when a bold idea meets a cold call? A book that challenges everything we thought we knew about work. In Part 2 of this three-part series, Josh Drean reveals how Employment is Dead went...
#250 Work3 Institute Co-Founder Josh Drean: Employment is Dead. Now What? — Part One

#250 Work3 Institute Co-Founder Josh Drean: Employment is Dead. Now What? — Part One

March 23, 2025 20m Episode 250
Traditional employment is on life support, and Josh Drean is here to pull the plug. In Part 1 of this three-part series, Josh and Vince take a sledgehammer to outdated workplace models, from...
#249 Chris Hare: When the Story Guy Becomes the Story — Part Three

#249 Chris Hare: When the Story Guy Becomes the Story — Part Three

March 23, 2025 24m Episode 249
You’ve heard of ghostwriters, but Chris Hare is more like a ghost-narrator—helping execs at places like Microsoft and Amazon tell stories that actually land. But now? He’s in the hot seat. In this...
#248 Chris Hare: When the Story Guy Becomes the Story — Part Two

#248 Chris Hare: When the Story Guy Becomes the Story — Part Two

March 22, 2025 36m Episode 248
You’ve heard of ghostwriters, but Chris Hare is more like a ghost-narrator—helping execs at places like Microsoft and Amazon tell stories that actually land. But now? He’s in the hot seat. In this...
#247 Chris Hare: When the Story Guy Becomes the Story — Part One

#247 Chris Hare: When the Story Guy Becomes the Story — Part One

March 21, 2025 23m Episode 247
You’ve heard of ghostwriters, but Chris Hare is more like a ghost-narrator—helping execs at places like Microsoft and Amazon tell stories that actually land. But now? He’s in the hot seat. In this...
#246 Todd Davis: 30 Years at FranklinCovey—7 Habits They Don’t Teach in Business School — Part Two

#246 Todd Davis: 30 Years at FranklinCovey—7 Habits They Don’t Teach in Business School — Part Two

March 20, 2025 28m Episode 246
Todd Davis, former Chief People Officer at FranklinCovey—a publicly listed leadership training company—spent 30 years coaching executives, teams, and organizations on what actually makes work work. As...
#245 Todd Davis: 30 Years at FranklinCovey—7 Habits They Don’t Teach in Business School — Part One

#245 Todd Davis: 30 Years at FranklinCovey—7 Habits They Don’t Teach in Business School — Part One

March 20, 2025 31m Episode 245
Todd Davis, former Chief People Officer at FranklinCovey—a publicly listed leadership training company—spent 30 years coaching executives, teams, and organizations on what actually makes work work. As...
#244 Lisa Bodell: The Future is Simple—If We Stop Overcomplicating Everything — Part Two

#244 Lisa Bodell: The Future is Simple—If We Stop Overcomplicating Everything — Part Two

March 19, 2025 26m Episode 244
Lisa Bodell, a Top 40 global speaker on simplification, innovation, and change, has built a career helping companies stop drowning in complexity and start thinking ahead. As the CEO of FutureThink,...
#243 Lisa Bodell: The Future is Simple—If We Stop Overcomplicating Everything — Part One

#243 Lisa Bodell: The Future is Simple—If We Stop Overcomplicating Everything — Part One

March 19, 2025 28m Episode 243
Lisa Bodell, a Top 40 global speaker on simplification, innovation, and change, has built a career helping companies stop drowning in complexity and start thinking ahead. As the CEO of FutureThink,...
#242 Monte Wood on Generosity: The Most Underrated Career Cheat Code — Part Two

#242 Monte Wood on Generosity: The Most Underrated Career Cheat Code — Part Two

March 18, 2025 25m Episode 242
Ever met someone who cleans a public restroom just to make life better for the next person? Monte Wood’s wife does it, and he swears by the same principle—generosity isn’t just a virtue; it’s a...
#241 Monte Wood on Generosity: The Most Underrated Career Cheat Code — Part One

#241 Monte Wood on Generosity: The Most Underrated Career Cheat Code — Part One

March 18, 2025 33m Episode 241
Ever met someone who cleans a public restroom just to make life better for the next person? Monte Wood’s wife does it, and he swears by the same principle—generosity isn’t just a virtue; it’s a...
#240 Dominic Carter: Cracking Japan’s Business Code – From Market Research to Aging Tech – Part Two

#240 Dominic Carter: Cracking Japan’s Business Code – From Market Research to Aging Tech – Part Two

March 17, 2025 33m Episode 240
Dominic Carter, CEO of The Carter Group, isn’t just talking about aging—he’s living it. Now in his 50s and navigating his parents’ aging journey, he’s on a mission to rethink how we grow older. From...
#239 Dominic Carter: Cracking Japan’s Business Code – From Market Research to Aging Tech – Part One

#239 Dominic Carter: Cracking Japan’s Business Code – From Market Research to Aging Tech – Part One

March 17, 2025 29m Episode 239
Dominic Carter, CEO of The Carter Group, didn’t just move to Japan—he cracked the code to thriving in one of the world’s toughest business landscapes. From a wide-eyed expat with shaky Japanese to...
#238 Paul Austin on Rethinking Growth: Can Psychedelics Unlock Your Potential—Legally?

#238 Paul Austin on Rethinking Growth: Can Psychedelics Unlock Your Potential—Legally?

March 16, 2025 40m Episode 238
Microdosing or myth-making? Paul Austin, CEO of Third Wave, argues that psychedelics, when approached with caution and responsibility, can fuel creativity, clarity, and transformation. But with legal...
#237 Stuck in Career Purgatory? Darcy Eikenberg on Turning Work Woes into Wins

#237 Stuck in Career Purgatory? Darcy Eikenberg on Turning Work Woes into Wins

March 16, 2025 36m Episode 237
When work feels like an endless loop of bad meetings and office drama, quitting seems like the only way out. But what if you didn’t have to? Darcy Eikenberg, author of Red Cape Rescue: Save Your...
#236 From Disney Magic to Real-World Teamwork: Tricia & Edward’s Guide to Collaboration That Works – Part One

#236 From Disney Magic to Real-World Teamwork: Tricia & Edward’s Guide to Collaboration That Works – Part One

March 15, 2025 34m Episode 236
Tricia Cerrone and Edward J. van Luinen know a thing or two about collaboration—first as Disney colleagues, then as long-time friends, and now as business partners. They’re writing a book to help...
#235 From Disney Magic to Real-World Teamwork: Tricia & Edward’s Guide to Collaboration That Works – Part One

#235 From Disney Magic to Real-World Teamwork: Tricia & Edward’s Guide to Collaboration That Works – Part One

March 15, 2025 33m Episode 235
Sure, it’s easy to “network,” but what about actually working well with others? Tricia Cerrone and Edward J. van Luinen know a thing or two about collaboration—first as Disney colleagues, then as...
#234 From Hitchhiker to Head-Hunter: Gary Bremermann’s Wild Career Ride — Part Two

#234 From Hitchhiker to Head-Hunter: Gary Bremermann’s Wild Career Ride — Part Two

March 15, 2025 23m Episode 234
Gary Bremermann didn’t take the straight road to success—he took the scenic (and bumpy) route. After hitchhiking across North America, dropping out of college twice, building a global business, and...
#233 From Rainy-Day Idea to $20M: Chris Schrader’s Race for Change – Part Two

#233 From Rainy-Day Idea to $20M: Chris Schrader’s Race for Change – Part Two

March 14, 2025 34m Episode 233
Some ideas fizzle out with the rain. Others, like Chris Schrader’s, spark global movements. What started as a simple walk across England in honor of a friend turned into the 24 Hour Race, a worldwide...
#232 From Rainy-Day Idea to $20M: Chris Schrader’s Race for Change – Part One

#232 From Rainy-Day Idea to $20M: Chris Schrader’s Race for Change – Part One

March 14, 2025 26m Episode 232
Some ideas fizzle out with the rain. Others, like Chris Schrader’s, spark global movements. What started as a simple walk across England in honor of a friend turned into the 24 Hour Race, a worldwide...
#231 From Hitchhiker to Head-Hunter: Gary Bremermann’s Wild Career Ride — Part One

#231 From Hitchhiker to Head-Hunter: Gary Bremermann’s Wild Career Ride — Part One

March 14, 2025 31m Episode 231
Gary Bremermann didn’t take the straight road to success—he took the scenic (and bumpy) route. After hitchhiking across North America, dropping out of college twice, building a global business, and...
#230 Michael Sakraida: Change Your Money Mindset, Change Your Life – Part Two

#230 Michael Sakraida: Change Your Money Mindset, Change Your Life – Part Two

March 14, 2025 22m Episode 230
Money can buy a lot of things, but according to Michael Sakraida, it’s only one-third of the real wealth equation. In Money, Balance and Joy, he lays out why financial freedom isn’t just about bank...
#229 Michael Sakraida: Change Your Money Mindset, Change Your Life – Part One

#229 Michael Sakraida: Change Your Money Mindset, Change Your Life – Part One

March 13, 2025 25m Episode 229
Money can buy a lot of things, but according to Michael Sakraida, it’s only one-third of the real wealth equation. In Money, Balance and Joy, he lays out why financial freedom isn’t just about bank...
#228 John Gates: Sweaty Palms? How to Negotiate Your Salary Without the Panic

#228 John Gates: Sweaty Palms? How to Negotiate Your Salary Without the Panic

March 13, 2025 43m Episode 228
Think salary negotiations are just about money? Think again. John Gates, author of ACT YOUR WAGE, reveals why your paycheck is about more than just numbers—it’s about confidence, clarity, and knowing...
#227 Sara Lobkovich: Why Playing Life on Hard Mode Might Be Your Best Advantage – Part Two

#227 Sara Lobkovich: Why Playing Life on Hard Mode Might Be Your Best Advantage – Part Two

March 13, 2025 34m Episode 227
Ever felt like the world wasn’t built for how your brain works? Same here. That’s why this two-part series with Sara Lobkovich is a must-listen. A strategist, author, and proud out-of-the-box thinker,...
#226 Sara Lobkovich: Why Playing Life on Hard Mode Might Be Your Best Advantage – Part One

#226 Sara Lobkovich: Why Playing Life on Hard Mode Might Be Your Best Advantage – Part One

March 13, 2025 35m Episode 226
Ever felt like the world wasn’t built for how your brain works? Same here. That’s why this two-part series with Sara Lobkovich is a must-listen. A strategist, author, and proud out-of-the-box thinker,...
#225 Love, Logic, and a Reality Check: Waverly Deutsch on Changing for the Better – Part Three

#225 Love, Logic, and a Reality Check: Waverly Deutsch on Changing for the Better – Part Three

March 12, 2025 29m Episode 225
All good things must come to an end—including our Love and Logic series with the inimitable Waverly Deutsch. A lifelong champion for LGBTQ and women entrepreneurs, Waverly has worn many hats—academic,...
#224 Love, Logic, and a Reality Check: Waverly Deutsch on Changing for the Better – Part Two

#224 Love, Logic, and a Reality Check: Waverly Deutsch on Changing for the Better – Part Two

March 12, 2025 37m Episode 224
Some coaches teach you skills. Others change your entire trajectory. In this special Love and Logic series, we dive into the remarkable journey of Waverly Deutsch—an LGBTQ advocate, former theater...
#223 Love, Logic, and a Reality Check: Waverly Deutsch on Changing for the Better – Part One

#223 Love, Logic, and a Reality Check: Waverly Deutsch on Changing for the Better – Part One

March 10, 2025 42m Episode 223
In Part 1, Former Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship from Chicago Booth School of Business Waverly Deutsch shares why tough love is the best love. She’ll call out your business blind spots—but...
#222 Inheritance? No Thanks. Chris Quek’s Boldest Bet Yet – Part 2

#222 Inheritance? No Thanks. Chris Quek’s Boldest Bet Yet – Part 2

March 08, 2025 32m Episode 222
Chris Quek didn’t just break the family mold—he shattered it. While most would embrace a built-in career in a thriving family business, he took the road less traveled, heading to Malaysia to chart his...
#221 Inheritance? No Thanks. Chris Quek’s Boldest Bet Yet – Part 1

#221 Inheritance? No Thanks. Chris Quek’s Boldest Bet Yet – Part 1

March 08, 2025 27m Episode 221
Chris Quek didn’t just break the family mold—he shattered it. While most would embrace a built-in career in a thriving family business, he took the road less traveled, heading to Malaysia to chart his...
#220 Sihame El Kaouakibi: How to Fail Spectacularly—Then Win Even Bigger – Part Two

#220 Sihame El Kaouakibi: How to Fail Spectacularly—Then Win Even Bigger – Part Two

March 07, 2025 34m Episode 220
Sihame El Kaouakibi is a force of nature. A Moroccan immigrant, former Belgian parliamentarian, and fierce diversity advocate, she’s tackled burnout, bankruptcy, and political storms—only to come out...
#219 Sihame El Kaouakibi: How to Fail Spectacularly—Then Win Even Bigger – Part One

#219 Sihame El Kaouakibi: How to Fail Spectacularly—Then Win Even Bigger – Part One

March 07, 2025 26m Episode 219
Sihame El Kaouakibi is a force of nature. A Moroccan immigrant, former Belgian parliamentarian, and fierce diversity advocate, she’s tackled burnout, bankruptcy, and political storms—only to come out...
#218 Dr. Bridget Burns: Changing Higher Ed from Turf Wars to Teamwork — Part Two

#218 Dr. Bridget Burns: Changing Higher Ed from Turf Wars to Teamwork — Part Two

March 06, 2025 27m Episode 218
Higher ed loves a good rivalry, but what if universities stopped competing like reality show contestants and actually worked together? Dr. Bridget Burns, CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, is...
#217 Dr. Bridget Burns: Changing Higher Ed from Turf Wars to Teamwork — Part One

#217 Dr. Bridget Burns: Changing Higher Ed from Turf Wars to Teamwork — Part One

March 06, 2025 31m Episode 217
Higher ed loves a good rivalry, but what if universities stopped competing like reality show contestants and actually worked together? Dr. Bridget Burns, CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, is...

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