Episodes

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

How can humor and heartfelt storytelling elevate leadership and connect across cultures? This week, we sit down with Naveed Mahbub, award winning comedian, international speaker, and founder of Bangladesh’s first comedy club, who shares his unique journey from engineer and corporate leader to standup comic and global storyteller. Naveed reveals:The power of humor to captivate and engage diverse audiences Balancing entrepreneurial risk taking with cultural adaptation in leadership Why authent...

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

How do you help people truly see your vision and unlock leadership potential? This week, we explore game-changing visual leadership strategies with Todd Cherches. He's the CEO of Big Blue Gumball, leadership expert, adjunct professor at NYU and Columbia, and author of Visual Leadership. Todd reveals how:Visual thinking shapes how leaders see the world and communicate vision Translating complex ideas into visual metaphors empowers better team alignment Tailoring communication across cultures ...

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

How do you transform adversity into authentic leadership that inspires and sustains? This week we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Amy Pechacek... international speaker, leadership expert, and author of Built by Lessons.... who shares her journey of overcoming profound personal loss and burnout to lead with courage and purpose. Amy discusses practical strategies for:Choosing happiness daily through intentional decisions Managing time and priorities with reflection and planning Buildin...

What does it truly take to lead with integrity, build trust, and inspire a culture that lasts? This week, we dive deep into leadership lessons with Lee Cokerell: Former Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World and author of...

Are you networking the right way to build meaningful, trust based business relationships? This week, we explore essential keys to effective networking for emerging leaders together. We uncover how to: - Choose intentional, value-aligned networking...

How do you lead a struggling team to resilience and success with heart and discipline? This week, we welcome John U Bacon, bestselling author, speaker, and former coach of one of America’s worst high school hockey teams, for an inspiring conversation on leadership, optimism, and building winning cultures. John shares powerful stories from his coaching journey, emphasizing: The critical importance of leading by example and practicing what you preach Why optimistic leadership grounded in value...

Ever jumped from a 40-hour workweek job to a 60-hour startup grind wondering if the pain is worth it? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Robin Waite — business coach, bestselling author of Take Your Shot, and founder of...

How do personal stories create connection, shape leadership, and build lasting legacies? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Steve Mann — author, global entrepreneur, philanthropist, and legacy storyteller — for a heartfelt...

What keeps leaders energized and thriving over the long haul? This week, we explore the powerful concept of “red threads”... those igniting moments and passions that instill purpose and continuity in our leadership journey. Drawing from recent...

What does it really take to build and keep trust? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Dr. Yoram Solomon — author of The Book of Trust and Can I Trust You? mini books, entrepreneurship expert, and host of The Trust Show...

What truly moves buyers today? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Jim Pancero — sales structuralist, author, and world-class sales coach — for a deep dive into the science and art of selling in today’s landscape. Jim...

What if three simple questions could transform how you handle stress, mistakes, and personal growth? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Michael Lopez — leadership coach, author of Change: Six Science-Backed Strategies to...

How do top leaders maximize their time and energy to perform at their best every day? This week, we share powerful, practical strategies for designing your day, setting boundaries, and staying productive while keeping your well being front and center. From blocking your peak creative hours, prioritizing sleep, to building daily routines around your unique rhythms, this tri-generational leadership conversation will help emerging leaders reclaim their time and focus in an increasingly busy world...

This week, we welcome Dr. James Chitwood, Army veteran, former university president, sales operations expert, and author of Leadership is Not Enough, for an eye-opening conversation about leadership that goes beyond authority and titles. Drawing from his diverse leadership journey and hard-earned wisdom, Dr. Chitwood emphasizes: The power of embracing individual human motivations over expecting people to “be like you” Why trust breaks when leaders don’t align words and actions, and how humili...

What does it truly take to elevate your leadership brand and influence in today’s noisy world? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome David Newman, nationally recognized marketing and sales expert and bestselling author, for a compelling conversation on becoming distinctly heard and deeply trusted. David introduces his concept of Market Eminence... the art of raising your visibility, credibility, and personal distinction by being unapologetically unique. He reframes sal...

Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Dr. Hillary Cauthen, sport psychologist, author of Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate, and founder of Texas Optimal Performance, for a deep dive into the mental game of success, leadership, and overcoming trauma. Drawing from 17+ years supporting athletes and leaders, Hillary shares how mental skills like emotional regulation, intentional breathing, and situational confidence are the real game changers. She reveals how top coaches...

This week we are joined by Paul Neuberger: Entrepreneur, author, and founder of C-Suite for Christ, for a powerful conversation about redefining success, embracing authenticity, and mastering the art of sales with integrity. Paul shares his journey from burnout to breakthrough, revealing how surrendering control to God transformed his definition of success and leadership. He dives deep into sales strategies that focus on connecting authentically, selling yourself first, and truly listening rat...

What does it really mean to have character as a leader today? This week, we dive into the core commitments of authentic leadership, from leading by example to living your principles and being consistent on and off stage. Coach shares a powerful story of humility around practicing what you preach and how trust breaks when words and actions don’t align. Dr. Karim highlights the importance of courageously sticking to your values, even when it’s hard, and shares insightful examples from her own li...

What does it take to evolve from a top expert to a scalable leader in today’s coaching world? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim sit down with Chris Williams, founder of Group Coach Nation, to unpack his leadership transformation...

What does it mean to lead with integrity, care, and purpose, especially in community focused work? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Mitch Panter: managing partner of Panter Panter & Sampedro, a trusted personal injury law firm in Miami, for an insightful conversation about leadership, team building, and community impact. Mitch opens up about his unique journey from a debate loving kid to a five-decade legal career, including lessons learned transitioning from a big...

What does it truly mean to be a leader in a world that’s often divided and challenging? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Dr. Omékongo Dibinga — poet, professor, upstander, and author of Lies About Black People — for an...