Best Former Fortune 100 Executive Podcasts (2025)

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E95: Ignite! Find Purpose and Meaning Within Yourself and Your Organization with Dr. Alise Cortez 24:30

2d ago24:30

24:30

“ I have been a card carrying member of the Walking Dead myself. I know what that is like. That's why I do the work that I do today, which is to awaken people to their passion and purpose and then inspire them to make a contribution worthy of their one precious life.” - Dr. Alise Cortez In this episode, I talk to Dr. Alise Cortez, the Chief Ignitio…

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E94: How to Navigate Workplace Politics as a Leader While Staying True to Yourself 11:49

9d ago11:49

11:49

“ Leadership isn't just about doing great work. It's about building relationships, understanding the dynamics around you, and strategically positioning yourself and your ideas.” In this episode, I talk about something lots of people dread: workplace politics. To help you better navigate workplace dynamics with integrity, I’m sharing the story of a …

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E93: Lead Through Uncertainty with These 3 Strategies to Help You Become a Better Leader 10:04

17d ago10:04

10:04

“ Uncertainty is part of the journey, but it doesn't have to derail you. When you do the inner work to remain centered and grounded, you lead with courage, clarity, and calm, even in the face of the unknown.” Nothing in our world is certain. While we like to believe we have things under “control”, our environment is filled with unexpected influence…

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E92: How to Lead With Integrity When Your Organization’s Values Are Not Aligned With Yours 11:12

24d ago11:12

11:12

”You still believe in your bones that this work matters. This is what you have been advocating for. You've been sponsoring these [programs]. So what do you do [when they’re axed]? Do you stay silent to keep your job? Do you push back and risk being fired, risk your position, and then your livelihood? Or is there another way?” In this episode, I ta…

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E91: Be a Likeable Badass: Learn How to Become Respected and Admired with Alison Fragale 27:18

1M ago27:18

27:18

“ If there's a starting line of status, women are not starting at the same place. We're starting several steps back because people ascribe more respect to one category [men] than another.” - Alison Fragale If you're a woman leading an organization, you cannot miss this episode. Today, I talk to Alison Fragale, an organizational psychologist, prof…

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E90: Stay Calm Under Pressure: 3 Strategies to Regulate Your Emotions 11:50

1M ago11:50

11:50

“ Staying calm under pressure isn't about being emotionless. It's about being intentional. When you regulate your emotions, you create an environment where trust and collaboration can thrive.” In this episode, I talk about the ability to regulate your emotions, which is a life skill that can make or break your effectiveness as a leader. I share the…

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E89: Leverage the Power of the Pause to Become a Better Leader 9:26

1M ago9:26

9:26

“Leadership is full of moments where your first reaction is not your best reaction. And I know you know what I mean. But when you pause, you create space to lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose.” In this episode, I talk about why pausing is so powerful, how it can transform the way you lead, and practical ways you can start using it right away.…

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E88: Harness The Power of Storytelling to Elevate Your Leadership with Annette Simmons 25:53

2M ago25:53

25:53

“Storytelling is, of course, the best way to influence someone. People don't care about your facts. They don't want any more of your damn information. They’ve got too much to deal with right now. But what they need and what they crave in you is faith.” In this episode, I talk to Annette Simmons, an expert on the power of storytelling, public speake…

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E87: Self-Mastery - The Inner Work of Leadership 12:43

2M ago12:43

12:43

“Great leadership begins with mastering the inner work.” Welcome to the first episode of the new season of Leadership Presence | Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership. In this episode, we're going to dive into the foundation of self-mastery: the inner work of leadership. We'll discuss why the most important work you'll ever do isn't about becoming…

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E86: Power Talks Recap: Mastering the Voice Within and Overcoming Self-doubt 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

“Every great leader begins by mastering the voice within.” - Janet Ioli Welcome to this special and last episode of the season. In this episode, we're tackling a challenge even the most successful leaders face: self-doubt. We’ll revisit important lessons from my Power Talks interview series from the very early episodes of this podcast. You'll hear …

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E85: The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change with Ian Ziskin 26:32

3M ago26:32

26:32

“People and organizations collectively can waste a lot of time being in denial and not facing reality, or explaining away why things are the way they are, rather than dealing with reality and taking action.” If you are leading change and transformation in any organization, today’s conversation is full of tips and ideas on how to be sure you are doi…

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E84: What to Do When You’re Underestimated as a Woman in Leadership 15:11

4M ago15:11

15:11

“He said, ‘Well, Janet. I'll say what I really thought of you when I first saw you. The first thing I thought is, “Oh, here's blonde bimbo. And what is she going to say?”’ [...] Then he goes, ‘You talked and I thought, Wow, Barbie has a brain.’” In this episode, I talk about something women leaders are unfortunately no strangers to: being underesti…

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E83: Be Convincing! Get Better at Influencing Others with Adele Gambardella & Chip Massey 23:11

4M ago23:11

23:11

“The research shows that many of us do not develop new convincing techniques past the age of six. So, wherever your set point is in kindergarten or first grade, that's pretty much what you're going to do from a convincing strategy as an adult because most of us are too scared to try something new. We're only going to do what worked in the past.” - …

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E82: Bridging the Generational Gap an Interview with Gen Z 26:19

5M ago26:19

26:19

“That 90-year-old woman was once 9 years old. I think people forget that they were once that age.” In this episode, I talk to my goddaughter, Ariel Debeniotis, a 16-year old high schooler, to get her thoughts about what Gen Z is expecting from the world of work. As someone who is working in her first job, you’ll learn about what Generation Z is thi…

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E81: Exploring Human Development and Humanity with Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter 40:01

5M ago40:01

40:01

“Look for the extraordinary, the simple, delicate extraordinary. But to see, to find it in nature and in other people and in situations, and in organization state, there's almost always something you can find that is precious, but you have to look.” When I first started studying human development, I encountered Dr. Cook-Greuter’s books and theory o…

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E80: Balancing Ego and Soul as a Leader 9:01

6M ago9:01

9:01

“It's not about completely eliminating ego, but about recognizing when it's taking over and consciously choosing to realign with a soul-driven purpose.“ In this episode, I talk about the delicate balance between ego and soul in leadership. Let’s explore when ego may be beneficial and when it may get in the way, as well as how we can lead from a pla…

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E79: Navigating Leadership in a Complex and Uncertain World with Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger 22:08

6M ago22:08

22:08

“I know that right now leading is tough, and that there is a pathway to more ease and more joy along with more success. We just need to forge a different way of leading.” In this episode, I talk to Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger, one of the leading experts in the world on human development and leadership, and the co-founder and CEO of Cultivating Leade…

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E78: Up Your Game: Personal Mastery Tips and Insights with Dre Baldwin 34:41

7M ago34:41

34:41

“Can you show yourself the same respect that you show your parents, your teachers and military leaders, your coaches, and your bosses? That's the biggest challenge that most people have.” If you're trying to up your game in work and in life, you definitely don't want to miss this episode. I talk to Dre Baldwin, a former professional athlete turned …

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E77: Winning Leadership Strategies of Successful Women Leaders with Julia Boorstin 28:14

7M ago28:14

28:14

I’m excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year. Whether you're hearing it for the first time, or you're giving it a second listen, I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation. In this power-packed episode, I talk to Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Technology Reporter and creator of CNBC’s ‘Disruptor 50’. Julia has…

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E76: Simplifying the Paradoxes of Leadership with Dave Ulrich 44:46

8M ago44:46

44:46

You might have missed some of our earlier episodes with powerhouse thought leaders and experts. I’m excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year for an encore. Whether you're hearing it for the first time, or you're giving it a second listen, I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation. In this episode, I talk to the lege…

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E75: Leadership Lessons from a Successful Entrepreneur with Candace Nelson 36:43

8M ago36:43

36:43

I know many of you might have missed some of our earlier episodes. So today I’m excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year. Whether you're hearing it for the first time, or you're giving it a second listen, I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Candace Nelson. She…

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E74: The Mother Wound, Relationships, and Leadership with Mari Grande 34:24

9M ago34:24

34:24

“Part of the work of becoming a better leader is doing inner work.” Since great leadership starts from the inside-out, I have been inviting therapists and mental health experts on the podcast to talk about deeper issues that may impact the way we lead. While building leadership skills and competence is important, how we show up every day is driven …

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E73: Emotional Contagion and 3 Practices to Help You Manage Your Energy 9:44

9M ago9:44

9:44

“You carry a virus that spreads to your co-workers. It spreads wherever you are, but it definitely spreads at work. So, what is the result of the virus you carry?” In this episode, I talk about emotional contagion and how our emotional and energetic tones are picked up by those around us. Emotions are contagious. Do you ever find yourself energized…

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E72: The Impact of Trauma on Leadership with Kelly Campbell 40:36

9M ago40:36

40:36

Does childhood trauma impact leadership in organizations? Rarely is this topic discussed, which is why I'm eager to bring this episode to you today. To discuss this complex topic, I invited Kelly Campbell, trauma-informed leadership coach and author of the book "Heal to Lead". Kelly shares her personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and h…

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E71: How to Lead with Respect: 4 Subtle Habits That Signal Disrespect 13:35

10M ago13:35

13:35

“Respecting others may be your intention. But your actual words and actions demonstrate intentions to others.” In this episode, I discuss the difference between your intentions and your actual actions as a leader, particularly in the context of showing respect to others. "She may be smart, but she doesn't respect others." This was an actual comment…

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E70: Overcoming the Paralyzing Fear of Failure 10:25

10M ago10:25

10:25

“When we fail, we learn what doesn't work, we learn to adjust, we learn to bounce back and try a different approach. If we avoid failure, we can't learn.” In this episode on the Power Presence Academy podcast, I want to dive deep into a topic that resonates with so many, the fear of failure. Through my work as an executive coach I've heard countles…

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E69: What's Power Presence and Leadership Presence in Action? 17:13

11M ago17:13

17:13

“Presence is the energy you embody. We are energetic beings, and we all embody a presence.” How powerful is your presence? I received a question from a listener recently asking me about the meaning of the name of the podcast. Specifically, what is Power Presence? I decided to address his question in this episode. To do this I start by defining what…

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E68: Fostering Inclusion in the Workplace with Kelly McDonald 32:38

11M ago32:38

32:38

“The best teams and the best leaders are the ones who will say: please tell me more about that.” What is inclusion? How do we practice it in organizational life? In this episode, I talk with Kelly McDonald, a speaker and author on the topic with an extensive background researching consumer trends and changing demographics. We discuss how to create …

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E67: What to Look for Instead of Happiness to Feel More Alive And Fulfilled? 10:53

12M ago10:53

10:53

“What can you do today to feel more alive and fulfilled with meaning and purpose?” Our pop culture and the media is flooded with methods and strategies to help us become happy, or at least happier. Today, let’s discuss this happiness trap and reconsider and reframe this relentless pursuit of happiness. Instead of searching for happiness, I suggest …

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E66: So You Want To Be A Leadership Coach? 21:31

12M ago21:31

21:31

“You've got to decide whether this is going to be a hobby, or if it's going to be a business. And those are two very different things.” Have you been thinking about becoming a leadership coach ? Are you already a leadership coach, but struggling with turning your passion and aspirations into a successful business? In this episode, I address the gro…

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E65: Learning to Listen to Yourself (Even When You Don't Like What You Hear) 13:19

12M ago13:19

13:19

“Listening to yourself takes courage, because sometimes you may not like what you hear.” Have you ever had something happen to you that feels like a signal from the universe, but you just dismiss it as meaningless? In this episode, I want to talk about the notion of listening, but listening from a very different vantage point than you'd expect. As …

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E64: Can We Learn To Be More Empathetic? The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Dr. Helen Riess 27:34

1y ago27:34

27:34

“When you have walked in the shoes of other people, empathy comes much easier.” Can you learn to be more empathetic? There’s no better person to garner an informed opinion from about this question than Dr. Helen Riess, founder and CEO of Empathetics, Inc., a company that provides empathy training to hospitals and doctors. And her answer is yes. Dr.…

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E63: Deep Leadership Development Work: Healing Childhood Adversity 10:32

1y ago10:32

10:32

“If you want to lead transformational change, you have to do the work on yourself first.” What makes a leader great? This question is a hard one to answer, even after my 25+ years studying and working in the field of human and leadership development. As I think more deeply about that question, I am convinced after all this experience working with l…

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E62: Leadership Development Through the Unconscious Mind with Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman 43:09

1y ago43:09

43:09

“The most important things in this world are the products of the human mind” Your conscious mind is responsible for only a tiny sliver of what science says is going on inside your brain. Most of what you experience, your moods and the things you like and dislike come from a much more mysterious, unknown part of your mind, the unconscious. That’s wh…

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E61: Building a Workplace Culture around Humanity And Heart with Claude Silver 38:25

1y ago38:25

38:25

If you're a leader trying to create a more engaged culture, where there's a sense of belonging and purpose, then you're not going to want to miss this episode. My guest today is Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. You may recognize VaynerMedia by the name of its owner, Gary Vaynerchuk, known as Gary Vee, a wildly popular entrepre…

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E60: 4 Leadership Habits to Get Your Groove Back in The New Year 18:41

1y ago18:41

18:41

“Your soul needs nurturing and care too, and that nurturing comes from alignment with meaning and purpose. Whatever else you are placing before your physical and spiritual self-care rituals will only cause you to be reactive and out of the flow.” You know what it feels like when you're at your best, you're in the flow, and you're just rocking it on…

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E59: Developing Warriors for the Human Spirit with Margaret Wheatley (Part 2) 23:56

1y ago23:56

23:56

“A warrior for the human spirit is the sane human being wanting to serve an insane, inhumane time.” Welcome back to the rest of my conversation with Dr. Margaret Wheatley. If you missed the last episode where we started our conversation, I really encourage you to go back and listen to it before you start this one. If you're not familiar with Dr. Ma…

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E58: Developing Warriors for the Human Spirit with Margaret Wheatley (Part 1 ) 21:17

1+ y ago21:17

21:17

“Where we are now, compared to where we were 30 years ago is an entirely new, startlingly destructive time.” One of the things that I like to do on this podcast is have deeper conversations about issues regarding leadership, and what type of leader and person we need to become to lead effectively. That’s why I’m delighted to have Margaret Wheatley …

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E57: The Search for Spiritual Intelligence as a Leader with Agapi Stassinopoulos 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

43:34

“Trust your life force. Trust that there is something bigger than you.” We talk so much about developing IQ and emotional intelligence, but I think we shy away from conversations about our shared spiritual essence and the search for meaning and purpose. Today's guest opens up the door for us to think about connecting with our spirit, our soul’s ess…

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E56: The Principles of Creative Thinking with Best-Selling Author Michael Gelb (How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci) 37:07

1+ y ago37:07

37:07

“The world's become so complex that you have to think creatively. You have to learn how to cultivate your intuition. You have to understand intuition.” My guest today is Michael Gelb, the best-selling author of the acclaimed book, “How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci” and expert on how to think more creatively. Michael speaks about creativity, conn…

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E55: How to Establish a Culture of Conversation And Connection to Foster Professional Development with Susan Taylor 33:31

1+ y ago33:31

33:31

“Dialogue is not about a conversation. It involves conversation. [...] Dialogue is actually a way or a state of being.” In this episode, it's my pleasure to have Susan Taylor with us. She is a leader, professional facilitator, coach, and CEO of Generon International - a company that focuses on high-level leadership development and particularly on f…

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E54: Creating an Organizational Culture That Minimizes Burnout with Christina Maslach 36:11

1+ y ago36:11

36:11

“It's this trifecta of burnout. The exhaustion of stress, the cynicism toward the job, and a negative sense of your effectiveness in the job itself.” Do you think you're suffering from burnout? What about your employees? Are they suffering from burnout? Do you know the difference between burnout and exhaustion? How do we identify burnout in ourselv…

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E53: Leading with Love and Laughter with Patrick Malone and Zina Sutch 25:49

1+ y ago25:49

25:49

“Your joy doesn't come from filling out the paperwork, your joy doesn't come from meeting that priority goal, your joy comes from the people that you lead” How can we create workplaces where we lead with love and laughter? Whether you're working in a corporation, a nonprofit, or a government organization, think about the climate and think about the…

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E52: The Power of Conscious Use of Self in Leadership To Model Desired Behaviors 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

19:29

“If you're going to help others, you are the instrument. Your presence, how you come across, what you say, your composure, the quality and tone of your energy, how you respond to the group, and what you model—That presence is the tool.” Today we're going to be diving into a topic that is absolutely essential for effective leadership. It is commonly…

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E51: Building Relationships as a Leader with Anthony Wysocki 41:16

1+ y ago41:16

41:16

“A key thing that I've learned along the way is that as leaders, we're always in the spotlight. And you need to always lead by example.” In this episode, I talk to Anthony Wysocki. Anthony has over 25 years of service with the US federal government. He currently serves as a director in the Office of the Inspector General in the US Department of Tra…

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E50: Leaving a Safe Career to Pursue a Vision with Dimitra Kolotoura 26:32

1+ y ago26:32

26:32

“I can't explain the amount of energy and time and resources we had to display in order to get all these people to come on board and work for us and with us. It was the biggest lesson of my life. And it looks like it worked." I'm thrilled to have Dimitra Kolotoura as my guest today. She is a former PR and communications agency owner, turned fashion…

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E49: Breaking the Taboo: All About Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

32:08

“Stop using the scale as a measure of your health. It's what we were taught to do. [...] But it's really, really wrong. We are more than just that number. And it's a very poor indicator of chronic health.” You may have seen today's guest on Tik Tok, Instagram, or YouTube because she's a sensation on social media. She's an OB/GYN who specializes in …

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E48: Too Busy to Prioritize Fitness, Health & Nutrition? The Minimum Method with Joey Thurman 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

39:27

“We look at all these things that we shouldn't do, and we punish ourselves. Let's add the positive and naturally, these negative things will go away.” In this episode, I talk to Joey Thurman, a health, fitness, and nutrition expert and a trainer for celebrities, A-listers, and millionaires. He has appeared on numerous television shows as a fitness …

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E47: Peter Drucker’s Leadership Wisdom with Bruce Rosenstein, Published Author And Managing Editor of Leader to Leader 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

49:21

“I think another thing is this idea of lifelong learning. Now, it's kind of a buzzword. And there are lots of things about Drucker that have now become buzzwords. But Drucker really lived this idea of lifelong learning.” In this episode, I talk to Bruce Rosenstein, managing editor of Leader to Leader and author of “Create Your Future the Peter Druc…

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E46: Reinvention At Any Age with Lesley Seymour, CEO of CoveyClub, Former Senior Editor of Vogue, And Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, Redbook, And More Magazine! 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

45:18

“Everybody can learn to reinvent whatever it is you want to do. You just have to learn how to go about it.” Gendered ageism is the intersection of age and gender bias in the workplace. This is a growing concern for professional women. I talk to so many women about wanting to reinvent themselves and start a new career or get a new job. They’re hesit…

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