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"Burnout to Brilliance: Great CEOs, No Burnout" Leadership is tough. Burnout makes it tougher. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Rise From The Ashes is the ultimate podcast for visionary CEOs and executives who refuse to let burnout rob them of their brilliance, legacy, and impact. Hosted by Baz Porter, this show isn’t just about surviving leadership it’s about transforming it. Each week, we delve deep into the art and science of thriving at the top, combining actionable strategies, spirit ...
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L = f (C) ---> Leadership is a function of communication --- Great Leadership is a function of great communication. Join Leadership Communications Development and Public Speaking Expert, Author, and Executive Coach John Bates as he draws out the best lessons, insights, and stories of the top leaders he invites to his show: NASA Astronauts, Bestselling Authors, Global Leaders, TED / TEDx speakers, Entrepreneurs and others with great ideas to share. If you'd like immediately actionable insight ...
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From soap star to soul healer, Cynthia James reveals how her public heartbreak became a global movement in emotional integration and trauma recovery. In this raw, revealing episode of Rise From The Ashes, discover how to transmute pain into power and reclaim your truth, your voice, and your future. What if your trauma isn’t the end but the ignition…
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This is not a podcast episode. It’s a leadership intervention for every high-achiever silently burning out behind their success. Betsy Tong—tech industry powerhouse and unapologetic truth-teller—steps into the fire with host Baz Porter to dismantle the myths around burnout, power, and what it really means to lead with purpose. She didn’t just climb…
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Steve Waddell transitioned from shipbuilding to entrepreneurship. The inspiration behind Valuepreneurs and why it challenges conventional startup wisdom. The key lesson from Steve’s TEDx Talk: Start with Who, Not Why. The challenges of launching a product, from patents to tariffs and the impact of COVID-19. Wh…
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Betsy Tong’s relentless drive in the high-stakes world of major tech companies led her to a breaking point culminating in a terrifying fainting episode on a plane. In this eye-opening episode, she shares her raw and powerful story of burnout, resilience, and the crucial turning points that transformed her life. We also dive into the fast-paced worl…
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Burnout isn’t the end it’s the beginning of something greater. In this episode of Rise From the Ashes: Burnout to Brilliance, visionary leader Catherine Bell shares how she transformed personal tragedy into leadership mastery. Her journey reveals the power of mental management, mentorship, and shifting from “how” to “who” in achieving lasting succe…
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What if hitting rock bottom was the beginning of your greatest transformation? In this powerful episode of Rise From The Ashes, world-renowned author and philanthropist Catherine Bell shares her remarkable journey from being adopted at 16 to becoming a beacon of hope through her nonprofit Wealthwise Women and her hedge fund supporting first respond…
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Struggling with imposter syndrome or hesitant to ask for help? In this powerful episode, Steve Ramona shares how he overcame self-doubt, embraced the Law of Reciprocity, and developed his game-changing ASLA principle—Ask, Shut up, Listen, Ask. Through compelling real-life stories, Steve reveals how active listening and reciprocal relationships can …
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Can generosity be the secret key to success? In this powerful conversation, Steve Ramona, entrepreneur and host of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart, shares how a service-first mindset transformed his business and personal growth. From learning the value of customer service in his family’s health club to leveraging the Law of Increase on Linked…
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In this powerful episode, Lisa Y. Collins, a racial healing leader, life coach, and author, shares her journey from burnout to building a heart-centered business focused on trauma and racial healing. Lisa opens up about overcoming corporate discrimination, finding purpose through mindfulness and trust, and creating Conscious Freedom Life Coaching t…
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How does one turn personal redemption into a force for global impact? In this powerful continuation of Rise from the Ashes, Richard Schreiber reveals how faith, family, and purpose became the cornerstones of his transformation. Once caught in the throes of addiction and burnout, Richard found strength in his wife’s unwavering support and the profou…
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David Cunningham has spent over 35 years as a transformational leader, coach, and educator, working with hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide. He draws from his personal experiences and lifelong commitment to love and consciousness to inspire others to live with purpose, grace, and love. His teachings have helped countless people awaken t…
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What if your greatest struggles were the foundation for your greatest impact? In this powerful episode of Rise from the Ashes, we sit down with Richard Schreiber, a man whose life journey stretches from the gritty streets of 1980s New York—where addiction and the crack epidemic shaped the city’s pulse—to the forefront of artificial intelligence and…
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Key Takeaways: Proximity Bias: Why your story might feel “boring” to you but is magical to others hearing it for the first time. From Shame to Service: How sharing your story transforms not just others but also yourself. Emotional Credibility: Establish trust and connection with audiences by sharing your authentic origin story. Strategic Storytelli…
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Key Takeaways: The Authenticity Equation: Mike’s formula for creating genuine connections through honesty, humility, and vulnerability. Why vulnerability matters: Discover how emotional exposure fosters trust and empathy, even in high-stakes leadership. Sweaty palm conversations: How leaning into difficult discussions can unlock stronger relationsh…
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Dan Sherrard-Smith is the founder & CEO of MotherTree. MotherTree works with values-led businesses to reduce CO2 emissions, increase client satisfaction, and unlock savings. Launched by the founding team behind Look After My Bills: Best ever deal on Dragons' Den, saved the British public £127m in 3 years. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Followin…
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Baz Porter isn’t just an executive consultant; he’s the catalyst that top-tier CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders rely on to unlock their next level. He is also the best-selling author of 'Cracking the Rich Code,' endorsed by Tony Robbins and featuring a foreword by Brian Tracy. With over 15 years in the trenches, Baz has mastered the art of…
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Mark Albert is the founder and CEO of Media Advisory Experts, a Washington, DC-based consultancy providing media training, crisis communications, earned media, storytelling and video production services to clients in the U.S. and around the globe. He and his team guide leaders on their path to amplify their stories in the media, coaching top execut…
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In this episode of Live Like a Leader, I’m joined by Minal Mehta, a leadership coach with deep experience in the tech world. Minal has worked at top companies like Google, LinkedIn, and Amazon, and now helps ambitious leaders align their careers with their true selves while bringing joy and ease into their lives. We dive into her journey from high-…
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Robert Scoble is the Founder of Unaligned.io and has written seven books on tech worldwide. He worked as a strategist at Microsoft, got the first ride in a Tesla from Elon Musk, was the first to ride in an autonomous Mercedes, was the 79th user of Instagram, and launched Siri in his house. He's been a first mover and early adopter for a very long t…
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As an emerging global voice, Melissa advocates for a new generation of millennial leaders in the workplace and the community. This especially includes work to bridge the generational communication and leadership gaps in corporate spaces and civic leadership. She is a multi-hyphenate leader who specializes in inclusion, leadership, program developme…
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Jim Britt is the author of 15 best-selling books and nine #1 International Best sellers and multiple online programs. Some of his many titles include Rings of Truth, Do This. Get Rich-For Entrepreneurs, Do This. Get Rich! for Network Marketers, Unleashing Your Authentic Power, The Power of Letting Go, and Cracking the Rich Code. He is an internatio…
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Eric Collett is the Principal and CEO of A Mind For All Seasons, LLC, an innovative company specializing in helping clients of all ages optimize their cognitive functioning and improve symptoms of post-concussive disorders, dementia, brain fog, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other brain-related conditions. Eric is a licensed residential care admini…
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Sarah has spent the last 15 years coaching global executives in over 50 industries and is the founder and owner of Green Room Speakers. Whether preparing for a keynote address, briefing senior officials or pitching a product, Sarah helps leaders find their core message – and make that message stick. Sarah works with executives in Fortune 50 compani…
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Liam McCarty is the founder and CEO of Verified Inc., a digital identity company that helps companies onboard people faster, offer one-click signup for their services, and helps people verify who's sending them messages—is it a real person or a bot? You'll enjoy Liam's take on leadership and personal growth, too! Find Liam at https://www.linkedin.c…
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Shama Hyder is a well-respected and early pioneer in the world of social media. She brings a rare “from the trenches” perspective. She’s the Founder and CEO of Zen Media, one of today’s leading B2B marketing and PR companies in the country. Shama is also an active Henry Crown Fellow within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute.…
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In 2017, Shelley survived an avalanche while on a heliboarding trip in Colorado’s backcountry. This little wake-up call reminded her to not put off pursuing the things you are passionate about and to appreciate the ones you love most of all. Shelley loves the craft of voice acting as much as Shelley loves gliding down trails and slopes. So, Shelley…
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Gerardo Segat is an international leadership coach and host of the live show "Out As Humans." His purpose and legacy is to humanize leadership. Following a wealth of experiences as an entrepreneur, chairman, and CEO, Gerardo has used his leadership background to create Preludes: a coaching program created to humanize leaders, organizations, and the…
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Jami and Marla are on a mission to rescue marriages from the brink of giving up, transforming them into vibrant connections filled with joy and deeper happiness than ever before! Together, they will help you turn your love story into an inspiring tale of connection and joy! Their vision is a world where every marriage flourishes, transcending defea…
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John Briggs is known for going against the Big 4 Accounting firms with his “new workday normal” Rockstar business culture and jaw-dropping revenue increases of 492%! But how did he do it? Many people have been dying to know John’s secrets. Fear not, because he recently composed all his stellar business advice, from epic failures to his greatest suc…
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Jack Skeels is a former RAND senior analyst and agency executive. He is the CEO of AgencyAgile, an operations consulting and coaching firm that has helped over 200 agencies, consultancies, and other project-driven organizations go better, faster, and happier. Jack’s new book, Unmanaged: Master the Magic of Creating Empowered and Happy Organizations…
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Ryan Englin is a force. Meaning, he’s a disruptive new wave. When he speaks, you’ll sense a particular energy you haven’t felt before. Because he’s leveling tradition, and he’s completely revamping the way business owners across the country think about their next hire. Ryan is passionate about supporting small businesses in blue-collar industries. …
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Barry gets small businesses unstuck. As a small business expert, Barry Moltz gets owners growing again by unlocking their long-forgotten potential. With decades of entrepreneurial experience in his own business ventures as well as consulting countless other entrepreneurs, Barry has discovered the formula to get stuck business owners unstuck and mar…
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The NY press accuses Don Schmincke of providing “the most provocative view of leadership than any other speaker.” What else would you expect from an MIT and Johns Hopkins researcher who was nearly arrested as a capitalist spy in the Soviet Bloc, got shot off an aircraft carrier, survived in the Kurdish capital as Iran took U.S. Embassy hostages, wa…
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Ken Eslick is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Leaders Lab - an Executive Leadership Recruiting Firm, and he's the host of "The Leaders Lab Podcast," a weekly show that delves into the world of leadership and personal development. As a Tony Robbins Trainer and President/Founder of The Leaders Lab, Ken shares actionable advice and lessons from great le…
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“The best way to overcome the inevitable loneliness of life at the top may be to connect and mindfully attend to the process that’s already underway – the unconscious sharing that undergirds every relationship.” Leadership through radical self-inquiry. This is the driving idea behind the work of Jerry Colonna. For over two decades, he has been dedi…
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Robert Houser is New England, born and raised. Though he has lived in California all his adult life, you cannot take the New Englander out of him. It follows him. He's determinedly independent, critically frugal, he doesn't take himself too seriously, and yes, sarcasm slides in as an icebreaker. Photography entered his life at RISD, an extra course…
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There is nobody quite like life coach, author, and motivational speaker Shawn Antonio. Shawn specializes in helping people lean into their purpose and inspiring and motivating them to be bigger and better, no matter their personal circumstances in life. Shawn has died twice, almost four times. But - he keeps coming back. Shawn knows he has a bigger…
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Kelly Stoetzel is an energetic executive leader who brings creativity, strategic thinking, and curiosity to her work. Her focus is on spreading knowledge and ideas through content and experiences and on building, growing, and nurturing the communities around them. She loves working with impact-driven organizations and collaborating with others on d…
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Dr. Ruairi Robertson is a scientist studying the human gut microbiome. He is fascinated by how microbes influence the human body, and his research examines the amazing interactions between microbes and human health and disease from belly to brain. Since he started his scientific career, he has garnered many awards, including: B.Sc in Human Nutritio…
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Dr. Jennie Byrne lives to connect the dots between people and ideas in new and unexpected ways. She is a clinical translator between segments of our complex health system - clinicians, finance, operations, data, technology, and research. She has strong people skills and enjoys bringing psychological savvy and EQ to complicated problems. Clients hav…
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Ulrike Seminati is a leadership and communication coach with over twenty years of experience in shaping award-winning global communication and leadership programs across a variety of industries. Building on her experience as a C-level executive, Ulrike combines her knowledge of excelling in the corporate world with powerful self-development techniq…
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Between ever-changing work practices and the elusive act of fulfilling personal and professional demands, leaders must navigate a new world of challenges and strike the right tone of balancing completion with compassion. Dr. Sharon Melnick introduces the idea that power is the underlying issue in many of the trends we see among employees and that l…
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Something wonderful happened to Oana when she became a mother. This biggest role of her life inspired her to press the refresh button. For instance, she started writing a personal blog. Also, she embraced a career change after nine years of research and teaching experience at the Hanken School of Economics and Aalto School of Business. In 2014, she…
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Marlene Chism is a seasoned speaker, thought partner, advisor, coach, and author. She is the CEO of Marlene Chism Consulting, offering a comprehensive suite of consulting services to businesses and leaders. Widely recognized as the leading US authority on stopping workplace drama, she works with C-Suite leaders to build drama-free cultures that dri…
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Annie Särnblad is a preeminent global speaker and expert in reading facial expressions. She is Certified in the Facial Action Coding System “FACS” and can numerically code the 10,000 muscle combinations in human expression. She has developed her own easy-to-absorb teaching techniques based on the knowledge she accumulated living in 9 countries and …
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Find Brant at Brant @ brantcooper.com and on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantcooper/ Brant travels the globe speaking with entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs about how to discover and create new value; about empowering individuals to make the change they want to see in the world. Brant Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of Th…
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Tania is the Co-Founder of LifeLabs Learning, Author of The Leader Lab and Surprise, co-host of the podcast Talk Psych to Me, Partner at Columbia University's eLab, and Founder of Scarlet Moon Sanctuary. LifeLabs Learning has helped over 350,000 people at the world’s most influential companies (including TED, Yelp, Tinder, Slack, Reddit) become mor…
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Julian is a sound and communication expert whose mission is to help people and organizations to listen better and create healthier and more effective sound, including speaking. He is the author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 100 million times. 'How to speak so that people want to…
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Dr. Jon Finn founded the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy and best-selling author of 'The Habit Mechanic'. He has three psychology-related degrees, including a PhD and has worked in performance psychology, resilience, and leadership science for over twenty years. Tougher Minds uses cutting-edge insights from psychology, behavioral science, n…
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Dr. Marilee Adams is an award-winning author and pioneer in the fields of inquiry-based coaching, leadership, and organizational culture. She is the founder and CEO of Inquiry Institute, the originator of the Question Thinking™ methodologies, and a consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker. Marilee is the author of the internationally bestse…
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