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Melissa McCann-Tilton is the President and Chief Revenue Officer at Criteria, where she works at the powerful intersection of organizational psychology, technology, and human potential. She has spent more than two decades helping companies grow through hypergrowth, transformation, disruption, and successful exits. But what makes her work so important right now is that she understands something many leaders are still missing: performance is not just about numbers. It is about the people, culture, patterns, and behaviors driving those numbers. Currently, Melissa is focused on Work 4.0 — the next evolution of work, where AI is changing how we think, lead, decide, collaborate, and create value. Melissa joins us to talk about how leaders can redesign organizations for this new era — where AI expands human capability, culture becomes a strategic advantage, and the future of work becomes more human. More Info: Criteria Corp. Melissa McCann-Tilton Sponsors: Get Free Companion Leadership Mirror Journal: MasterFearBook Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Maguire is an internationally recognized ADHD coach, educator, speaker, and author whose work focuses on something deeply human: friendship, belonging, and the hidden pain of loneliness. For more than two decades, Caroline has helped children, teens, adults, parents, and educators understand why connection can feel so hard — especially for neurodivergent individuals who may struggle with social cues, rejection sensitivity, overthinking, or feeling misunderstood. As a person with ADHD herself, Caroline brings both expertise and lived experience to this work. She is the author of Why Will No One Play with Me? and her newest book, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults. Caroline joins us to talk about what traditional social advice often misses, why so many capable people still feel disconnected, and why friendship is not just a personal issue — it’s a leadership issue. Because how we connect, listen, include, and create belonging shapes the way we lead, work, parent, and build community. More Info: Caroline Maguire Book: Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults Sponsors: Get Free Companion Leadership Mirror Journal: MasterFearBook Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Parker is a woman who understands transformation because she has lived it. As a licensed therapist, author, speaker, and founder of BF Empowerment Center, Barbara has devoted her work to helping individuals, couples, families, and communities heal what has been broken and rebuild with strength, purpose, and hope. Through counseling, coaching, community programs, and her national “Not Another 1” movement, Barbara is on a mission to prevent domestic violence, heal families, and interrupt generational trauma. Her work is rooted in both clinical expertise and a deep belief that healing is not just personal - it is generational. Barbara is known as a survivor, therapist, champion, and transformation strategist - and today, she joins us to talk about what it really takes to turn pain into purpose, healing into leadership, and brokenness into power. More Info: BFEmpowerment Sponsors: Get Free Companion Leadership Mirror Journal: MasterFearBook Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Guerrero is the creator of Regroovin’™ and a nervous system practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in trauma, human behavior, and embodied leadership. Her leadership began early — not through title or position, but through adaptation. Shaped by trauma, hyper-awareness, and the instinct to read the room, Amy learned how to hold everything together long before she had the language for it. Today, she helps high-functioning leaders recognize where they are still operating from survival while calling it success. Through her work, Amy guides leaders to stop over-functioning, build real capacity in their bodies, and lead from truth instead of performance. Her work helps leaders make cleaner decisions, trust themselves more deeply, create healthier relationships, and build success that no longer costs them their peace - but actually feels as good as it looks. Sponsors: Get Free Companion Leadership Mirror Journal: MasterFearBook Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Samson is the founder of Plugg Technologies, a nearshore staffing and consulting firm helping companies make smarter hiring decisions across Latin America. His journey began with a solo backpacking trip to Argentina in 2012, where he fell in love with the energy, culture, food, and people of the region. Since then, he has traveled extensively throughout Latin America, built businesses there, and developed deep expertise in the talent, customs, and business landscape. Through Plugg Technologies, he helps companies find the right people with care, cultural insight, and true white-glove service. His mission is to make nearshore hiring less risky, more human, and more effective by combining firsthand regional knowledge with a strong commitment to quality, trust, and long-term success. More Info: Plugg Technologies Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most leaders fund initiatives. Shannon Lucas builds the operating system that makes them land. Co-founder & CEO of Catalyst Constellations, Shannon has 20+ years driving corporate innovation at Ericsson, Cisco, TMobile, and Vodafone. At Vodafone, she launched the groundbreaking Innovation Champion program, turning a small group of passionate employees into a global, CEO-backed movement that generated millions in new value.   Today she helps enterprises identify and activate Catalysts, the internal change agents who turn strategy into shipped outcomes. Her clients include GE, Citi, and Intel, and TIAA.   She’s the co-author of Move Fast, Break Shit, Burn Out: The Catalyst's Guide to Working Well (the research behind the Catalyst profile and playbook).   More Info: Catalyst Constellations Linkedin: Shannon Lucas Podcast: The Catalyst Constellation Podcast Book: Move Fast, Break Shit, Burn Out Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simone Knego is an international speaker, award-winning author, and empowerment coach who helps women move beyond self-doubt and step into purpose-driven lives. She is the bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and cohost of the top 5% podcast Her Unshakeable Confidence. Through her signature REAL Method™, she gives people practical tools to build lasting confidence from the inside out. Featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and in publications like Entrepreneur and Yahoo News, Simone’s message is grounded in what she calls Kitchen Table Leadership—the belief that real leadership is shaped in everyday choices. With over 30 years of marriage, six children, and a full life at home, she lives the work she teaches. Her upcoming book, REAL Confidence, continues that mission—helping women go from unsure to unshakeable. MORE INFO: Simone Knego BOOK: The REAL Confidence Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevelyn Guzman is the Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg, the premier brokerage that has been at the forefront of New York luxury real estate for more than 100 years. As Regional Vice President, she oversees a team comprised of over 100 agents across two offices. She has disrupted the traditional brokerage model by viewing agents as clients and constantly seeks innovative ways to empower them for long-term success in the competitive Manhattan real estate market. She is known for tackling communication challenges, introducing cutting-edge technology platforms, and bridging the gap between older and younger generations of agents. Kevelyn's keen ability to identify strengths in individuals and place them in roles where they can thrive has earned her a reputation as an inspirational leader. Kevelyn also launched the New York City Committee of What Moves Her, a women's advocacy initiative, to further elevate Coldwell Banker Warburg's positive impact. More Info: Kevelyn Guzman Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Master Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwag Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is an ICU physician, health advocate, author, and wellness influencer who has spent his career on the front lines of critical care, supporting people and families in their most vulnerable moments. But his mission doesn’t stop in the ICU—it starts long before anyone gets there. He is the author of Unapologetic Leadership and Prevention Over Prescription, two powerful books that challenge us to take ownership of our health, our mindset, and the way we lead our lives. Through his work in medicine, education, and community, Dr. Kwadwo helps people move from reaction to prevention, from burnout to strength, and from survival to intentional living. His message is clear: the daily choices we make determine whether we meet life thriving—or in crisis. More Info: Dr. Kwadwo Book: Unapologetic Leadership: Finding The Moral Courage To Do The Right Thing Book: Prevention Over Prescription: Take Control of Your Health Through Nutrition, Movement, and Community Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Master Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwag Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Daniel Tataje is the Leader of Mercy Dental Group, an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company and multi-award-winning "Best Place to Work" organization. He helps leaders and families globally through his humanity-focused leadership approach centered on the 7 Marks of Leadership: Integrity, Respect, Positivity, Empathy, Team Work, Service, and Humility. Daniel's journey began as an immigrant dentist from Peru, facing licensing challenges and financial struggles while working as a dental assistant. The pivotal transformation occurred during rapid business expansion when he realized he couldn't be present among all his staff anymore, prompting him to develop the 7 Marks of Leadership—a framework inspired by Jesus Christ's leadership example that he discovered during a week-long retreat. Through implementing these marks, Daniel not only restored his family relationships but also created a thriving workplace culture where people feel valued as the unique gifts they are. His proven framework demonstrates that servant leadership, built on sacrificial love and genuine care for others, creates lasting impact both in business and at home, one person at a time. More Info: Dr. Daniel Tataje Book: The Leader Humanity Needs Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Master Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwag Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Linssen has been ranked as World’s # 1 Leadership Coach by Global Gurus (USA) and recognized as #1 Coach Trainer by Thinkers50 (UK). Furthermore, Will is a Master Certified Coach at the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and co-author of the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching methodology. For over two decades he has been working with executive teams to measurably improve their leadership and team effectiveness. He has held several positions in general management and business management at multinational companies in Europe, North America, and Asia and he has served at the board of several multinationals in Asia. Will travels the globe training executive coaches and coaching business leaders using GCG’s highly effective methodology.   Clients consistently commend his results-driven personality combined with his confident, energetic, and relatable style. A good listener and problem solver with in-depth business knowledge and cross-cultural understanding, he has been recognized for his creative and analytical skills, and most of his executive clients hold international positions in a wide range of industries at Fortune 500 Cos across USA, LATAM, Europe, Asia, and Australia a.o. AON, Allianz, BAT, Bayer, Coca Cola, GSK, ING, Kimberly Clark, LG, LinkedIn, McDonalds, Novartis, Pepsi, Philips, Philip Morris, Sanofi, Standard Chartered Bank, Saudi Telecom, Saudi Institute of Public Administration, Syngenta, SC Johnson and Uber. More Info: Global Coach Group Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Master Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwag Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nomi Khedawala is a program management and product operations expert dedicated to helping Seed and Series A founders scale their product and engineering processes to achieve clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth. His mission is to empower founders to navigate the chaos of scaling by designing operational strategies that bring their long-term product vision to life. With over a decade of experience driving results at the intersection of product, engineering, and operations, he’s helped companies like Tinder increase user adoption while reducing development costs. He specializes in creating frameworks that align product ideation with execution, ensuring teams work smarter, not harder, as they scale. Beyond his consulting work, he actively invests in and advises early-stage companies, providing hands-on guidance to help them unlock growth and operational excellence. His portfolio founders benefit from tailored insights into process optimization and product strategies that deliver measurable results. If you’re a founder raising Seed or Series A, or if you're simply looking to build scalable processes for your product and engineering teams, connect with Nomi. Reach Nomi: [email protected] Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Master Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwag Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Rebecca Sutherns is a leader whose presence has been described as warm and wise, and whose impact goes far beyond energy. Rebecca doesn’t just bring energy into a room—she sparks it in others, leaving people more curious, more alive, and genuinely ready to move forward. A trusted advisor, bestselling author, master facilitator, and certified coach with over 25 years of experience, Rebecca works with leaders and organizations who know the future is calling—and are ready to answer it with intention. Her work centers on a powerful truth: purpose-driven leaders thrive when what they do aligns with what matters most, and when collaboration is grounded in shared, meaningful goals. Rebecca doesn’t just teach that idea—she helps leaders live it. One of her superpowers is what she calls strategic imagination. Whether she’s guiding personal reinvention, supporting bold organizational shifts, or fostering collaboration across an entire sector, Rebecca helps people create a vivid, compelling picture of the future they want—because when you can see it clearly, you’re far more likely to create it together. Today, you’re not just going to hear ideas—you’re going to feel possibility. More Info: Dr. Rebecca Sutherns Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Master Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwag Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellin Sidell is the CEO of The Sidell Method, a boutique talent development firm specializing in influence, leadership coaching, and high-performance team development. With decades of experience inside Fortune 500 companies, including Nestlé, Microsoft, and Costco, she has built a career at the intersection of behavioral science and leadership, helping professionals and organizations master the skills that drive success. Ellin’s expertise spans executive coaching, corporate training, and organizational development, with a strong focus on ethical influence, neuroplasticity, and strengths-based leadership. She has helped leaders at all levels gain buy-in, strengthen team dynamics, and advance their careers by applying science-backed influence strategies. More Info: Ellin Sidell Book: The Influence Advantage Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Master Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwag Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celeste Warren is the Founder and CEO of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC, and a globally respected executive who has spent decades transforming how organizations lead and perform. A former C-suite leader at a top Fortune 50 company, Celeste led the Global Diversity & Inclusion Center of Excellence for over a decade—reshaping corporate culture, embedding inclusion into enterprise strategy, and setting new standards for leadership excellence. She has served as both Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Human Resources across multiple divisions, leading enterprise-wide people strategies and navigating complex mergers and acquisitions with clarity and impact. Recognized internationally for her work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Celeste believes—and demonstrates—that inclusion is not just the right thing to do, but a powerful business advantage. More Information: CRW Diversity Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book Here Agency Sponsorships: Book Guests Master Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwag Free Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 Coaching Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.