Elevate Your Leadership
Welcome to the Elevate Your Leadership podcast with me, your host, Bob Pizzini. This podcast will enable you to immediately advance your ability to lead others, as well as yourself. As a 26 year US Navy Special Operations veteran, and as the owner of a multimillion-dollar business I discuss issues that I know you face daily, because I also face them. We tackle leadership challenges head on. Leadership is a perishable skill… use it or lose it. Lifelong leadership requires lifelong learning and a commitment to health, fitness, and intentional wellness. Join me, along with entrepreneurs, industry executives, academics, public figures, and other highly successful professionals who share their formulas for success with you. We will discuss leadership success, failure, defining moments, and hard lessons learned with guests who are intentional in their approach to leadership.
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Michelle Ellis Young, YWCA CEO and Community Bu...
In this episode of the Elevate Your Leadership podcast, Michelle Ellis Young, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA South Hampton Roads, discusses her leadership journey culminating in her current role serving people in need in the Hampton Roads community.
33 min
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Unsung: Quiet Voices of the US Navy's EOD Warri...
Joseph E Schaffer III and Dr. Paula Kapp Greene authored "Unsung" Quiet Voices of the US Navy's EOD Warriors and Their Families
84 min
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Holly Duckworth, Trailblazing Keynote Speaker a...
In this episode of The Elevate Your Leadership Podcast, Holly Duchworth defines mindfulness as we discuss what it means to leaders at work, and at home.
40 min
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Susan Kilrain, NASA Astronaut, Retired US Navy ...
NASA Astronaut and retired US Nacy Commander Susan Kilrain and I discuss her life and career. From her upbringing in Georgia, to her career with the US Navy and NASA, to having a family, Susan has accomplished much in life.
31 min
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Chad Brown: Leadership Engagement Expert
Chad Brown discusses his approach to leadership
62 min
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Cara Mae Melton, Entrepreneur and Hyperbaric Ox...
Cara Mae Melton is a dynamic executive who has been applying expertise in business oversight, operations and development over the last 18 years for early stage and start up organizations.
38 min
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Dr. Alison Tendler, Ophthalmologist, Eye Surgeo...
Dr. Alison Tendler, Ophthalmologist, Eye Surgeon, and Entrepreneur. I called her green eyes blue.
62 min
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Fitness and Health Coach David Greenwalt
Start 2023 with the motivation and information (intelligence) you need to focus on your health and wellness. Coach David Greenwalt has consulted with Fortune 500 CEOs, Academy Award winners, and people from all walks of life.
61 min
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Eric Maddox, Author, Speaker, and former US Arm...
Eric Maddox is an author, motivational speaker, and consultant who teaches audiences worldwide in the art of Empathy Based Listening. He is the author of the book Mission: Black List No.1 (Harper Collins, 2008) which details his lead in the search and capture of Saddam Hussein.
52 min
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Rod Collins, Former Blue Cross Blue Shield Chie...
56 min
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Alexis Gerdes, Lifelong Virginia Beach Resident...
In this episode of the Elevate Your Leadership podcast, Alexis Gerdes discusses her run for the Virginia Beach School Board first as a parent with “skin in the game."
30 min
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Allie Stephens, Navy veteran, restaurant owner ...
Navy veteran and entrepreneur, Allie Stephens, discusses how her work ethic served her in the restaurant industry and the US Navy.
41 min
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Linwood Branch, Virginia Beach City Councilman
Current City Councilman Linwood Branch discusses the initiatives he and the rest of the Virginia Beach City Council are working on to advance all aspects of life in our great city.
48 min
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US Navy Master Diver Ross Garcia
Retired US Navy Master Diver Ross Garcis discusses his experiences leading deep sea diving operations around the world
51 min
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Nanette Miller, Retired US Navy Intelligence Of...
Nanette Miller discusses her career as a US Navy Intelligence Officer, family life in and out of the Navy, and why she believes she can win Virginia Beach's Second District, City Council seat.
35 min
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Brad McDonald, Retired US Navy Captain, former ...
Brad McDonald discusses his life's journey from childhood to his Navy career, to his private sector business
50 min
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Be Visionary with CEO and Retired Navy SEAL Mar...
Strategic Leadership in the Age of Optimization
39 min
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Jen Kiggans, Virginia State Senator and US Cong...
Jen Kiggans discusses her upbringing, education, military career, medical career, senatorial career, family, and her bid for the 2nd Congressional District of Virginia
46 min
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Hung Cao, Part Two. US Navy Special Operations ...
In this episode of the Elevate Your Leadership Podcast, Congressional candidate Hung Cao discusses how his experience as a refugee, immigrant, US Naval Officer, husband and father shaped his political views.
42 min
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Robert Jordan and Olivia Wagner
Right Leader, Right Time. Bob Jordan and Olivia Wagner coauthored a great book that will help you discover your leadership style for a winning career.
41 min
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Nicole Wipp, experienced entrepreneur, business...
Nicole Wipp discusses her journey from working for Continental Airlines on 9-11-2001, to attorney, entrepreneur, and business consulting.
34 min
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Bryan Stephens, President and CEO, Hampton Road...
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bryan Stephens discuss leadership in and out of uniform.
35 min
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Hung Cao, US Navy Special Operations (EOD) Capt...
Congressional candidate and retired US Navy Captain Hung Cao discusses his journey from Vietnamese refugee to a recently retired 25 -year Navy Special Operations Officer.
32 min
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Tricia Benn, C-Suite Leadership
C-Suite Network executive Tricia Benn discusses all various aspects of C-Suite leadership.
47 min
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Veteran Crowd with Bob Louthan
Founder - VeteranCrowd, LLC, “Accidental Investment Banker,”
34 min