Today I’m joined by Julie Noonan. Julie is an Executive Coach, Transformational Change Leader, Speaker, Consultant, and Futurist. She has spent her career working with companies of all sizes, helping people “ride the waves of change.” I’m excited to talk to her about how leaders can avoid obsolescence in an ever-shifting business landscape.

Today, I’m joined by a returning guest and friend of the show, Dr. Craig Dowden. You might remember him from Episode 135, where we talked about positive leadership. Craig is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author, and keynote speaker. He holds a Doctorate in psychology, with a concentration in business, and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach. He has a new book out called A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World. This new book debuted on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists!

Today I’m joined by Steve Blue. Steve is President and CEO of Miller Ingenuity, an internationally recognized business transformation expert, media contributor, 5x-author, and dynamic keynote speaker. His expertise lies in transforming company cultures through innovation and investments in workforce growth.

Today I’m joined by Robert Jordan. Robert is the CEO of InterimExecs, a company that matches top executives with companies around the world. He is the author of Right Leader, Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company. In this new book, Robert identifies four unique leadership styles that, when applied to the right role at the right time, will skyrocket success for both the leader and the organization.

Today I’m joined by Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt. Bob has over 40 years of diverse executive leadership experience, including 20 years leading The Boldt Company, a $1 billion construction services and real estate development company. Phil is an award-winning communication and information science professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, with over 40 years of experience in university teaching, ground-breaking research, and business consulting. They are the authors of a brand new book called Leading With Care in a Tough World: Beyond Servant Leadership.

Today I’m joined by Bart Foster. Bart is the founder and CEO of BusinessOutside®, a facilitation, and training company focused on engaging, inspiring, and empowering teams to get outside in nature and outside their comfort zones. He is the author of BusinessOutside: Discover Your Path Forward, where he reveals a science-inspired philosophy that reimagines corporate culture by bringing business outdoors.

Today I’m joined by Mike Goldman. Mike is a nationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and leadership team coach. He is the founder of Performance Breakthrough, where he helps mid-sized companies achieve dramatic business growth by ensuring they have the right people, strategies, and execution habits. In his latest book, Breakthrough Leadership Team: Strengthening the Heart and Soul of Your Company, Mike shows readers the importance of building a breakthrough leadership team.

Today I’m joined by Dennis Benigno. Dennis is the founder and CEO of Street Cop Training. His company has trained over 30,000 police officers in more effective policing techniques. Dennis also hosts the popular street cop training podcast. His goal is to make the world a better place by making better law enforcement officers, and his work is making a difference.

Today I’m joined by Kyle McDowell. Kyle is a bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach. He has nearly three decades of experience leading thousands of employees at some of the largest companies in the US. He is the author of Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence.

Today I’m joined by Marty Groover. Marty is a partner at C5MI, a firm that optimizes operational execution by creating live supply chains. He is a former U.S. Navy surface warfare officer who served for more than 20 years. He is the bestselling author of Speed of Advance: How the U.S. Navy’s Convergence of People, Process, and Technology Can Help Your Business Win in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Today I’m joined by Alden Mills. Alden is a bestselling author and keynote speaker. He is a former Navy SEAL platoon commander, Division One athlete, and Co-Founder and CEO of Perfect Fitness. He invented the perfect pushup! He is the author of Unstoppable Teams: The Four Essential Actions of High-Performance Leadership.

Today I’m joined by Chris Clews. Chris is a keynote speaker and author of The Ultimate Series on Essential Work and Life Lessons from '80s Pop Culture. Growing up in the 80s and with over 20 years of experience in corporate marketing, he knew three things very well – 80s pop culture, business, and this crazy thing we call life. He uses this knowledge to help audiences learn, laugh, and discover valuable lessons that they can bring back to their organization.

Today I’m joined by Nick Jonsson. Nick is an International Best Selling Author, Award Winning Keynote Speaker, and Executive Mental Health Advocate. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Executives' Global Network Singapore, Asia’s largest executive peer networking organization. He is the author of a new book called Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World.

Today I’m joined by Jack McGuinness. Jack is an executive team coach and co-founder of Relationship Impact, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations build great leadership teams. He is a former Army officer, author, teacher, and entrepreneur. He is the author of a new book called Building Great Leadership Teams: A Practical Approach for Unleashing the Full Potential of Your Team. In this book, Jack helps readers recognize they don’t have to live with an average or dysfunctional leadership team. This book provides a guide for building effective and successful leadership teams.

Today, I’m joined by Melanie Bell. Melanie is the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, a company that helps B2B businesses grow by bringing together their marketing, sales, and service teams around an information-driven customer experience. She is an active angel investor and mentors students at Rice University. She also founded Leaders Who Fiction, where she helps people acquire and develop leadership qualities through reading and discussing fictional books.

Today I’m joined by Kapil Kulshreshtha. Kapil is a TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and executive coach. After 22 years in senior leadership positions in major corporations, he left his job to help others step into their best life and lead powerful careers. He’s the author of Play It Full: 7 Steps To Unlock Your Extraordinary Career. He helps people find their power zone and build a life of impact, abundance, and joy.

Today I’m joined by Phillip Kane. Phillip is an author and business leader. He has more than 30 years of experience leading people at some of the world’s best-known corporations like Goodyear, Pirelli, Rothschild, and NAPA. He is the author of a new book called The Not So Subtle Art of Caring: Letters on Leadership. In this book, he shares how being a caring leader can unlock the power of people.

Today I’m joined by Stefan Avramtchev. Stefan is a transformation and leadership coach with over 25 years of work experience, starting from software engineering, going through business and entrepreneurship, and arriving at coaching. Having been through the struggles of being a new manager first-hand, he now coaches newly promoted leaders to successfully navigate through the first and most difficult times of their management careers.

Today I’m joined by Susan Drumm. Susan is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience leading teams and helping senior executives achieve their potential. She is the founder of Meritage Leadership, a leadership consulting firm. She is the author of an upcoming new book called The Leader's Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life.

Today I’m joined by Bob Selden. Bob is a business coach, leader, and best-selling author. Bob has over 50 years of senior management, finance, people, and business experience and brings this practical knowledge to the table when working with companies and leaders. He has a new book out called What To Do When Leadership Is Needed, which is a workbook for managers who aspire to become leaders.

Today I’m joined by Jack Milner. Jack is an award-winning communication coach. He has trained the world’s best-selling professional speakers and provides organizations with the tools to influence, persuade, and engage—whether through storytelling, presenting, or communicating within teams. He is the author of a new book called Virtual Presentation Mastery: Tips from the coach to some of the world's best speakers-and me.

Today I’m joined by Andrew Bryant. Andrew is a leadership coach, author, and keynote speaker. He is the founder of Self Leadership International and is considered the world’s leading expert on self-leadership. Andrew has coached hundreds of leaders and leadership teams to become the best version of themselves and to scale their companies. He’s written a new book called The New Leadership Playbook: Being human whilst successfully delivering accelerated results which helps readers become more effective leaders in the post-pandemic world. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about it.

Today I’m joined by Guillaume Wiatr. Guillaume is an entrepreneur, consultant, marketing strategist, university educator, author, and speaker. He is the author of Strategic Narrative: A Simple Method that Business Leaders Can Use to Help Everyone Understand Their Business, Get Behind it, and Believe In It. I wanted to get him on the show to discuss the importance of building a Strategic Narrative for your business.

Today I’m joined by Dr. Deborah Gilboa. Deborah is a medical doctor, author, resilience expert, and keynote speaker. She is the author of a new book called From Stressed To Resilient: The Guide to Handle More and Feel It Less. In this book, she helps readers strengthen their ability to cope with stress and learn to be happy in the face of change. Given all the change we have experienced in the past few years, I’m excited to have her on the show and learn from her research.

Today I’m joined by Annie Leib. Annie is a Certified Professional Coach and Founder and CEO of Annie Leib, LLC. Her executive coaching company helps professionals find their authentic selves and become stronger, better leaders. She is the author of Begin with the BREATH. I’m excited to talk to her about how her Breath Framework™ helps leaders become the best versions of themselves by helping them discover their why.