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Often we fail to fulfill our dreams not because they're big, but because we lack enough intention to pursue them.  Regardless of how great your ambitions may become, it's never too hard. It only takes being intentional, purposeful, and committed to achieve your goals. In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast, I interview Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 Board Director. Shellye is the former CEO of MetricStream, a governance, risk, and compliance software company based in Palo Alto, California. Under Shellye’s leadership, MetricStream became a global market leader with over 1200 employees that serves customers around the globe. On top of that, Shellye serves on four corporate boards: Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta, and is a Strategic Advisor to the Royal Bank of Canada, Capital Markets Group. Shellye is a great example of a truly ambitious woman, who has ascended the ranks and created a name for herself in the technology industry. She’s incredibly purposeful, intentional, and driven. She has a powerful story to share about defying the odds that she also shares in her book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms In our conversation, Shellye talks about being purposeful and intentional in turning your ambitions into everyday decisions, which is the key to achieving your dreams. Key Takeaways: How being purposeful and intentional propels a leader and why ambition is not enough Understanding the what, why, and how of Imposter Syndrome What it takes to serve on not one, but  four corporate boards  How getting a “seat-at-the-table-job”, where interacting with the CEO and board enhance the odds of advancing Moving forward from the loss of her life partner. How to be an intentional leader during this disempowering time Homework does not end in school; always do your homework. Quotes “A lot of people set goals, and some plan to achieve them, but very few people make everyday decisions consistent with those plans where the power lies.” - Shellye Archambeau   “Risk and reward are two sides of the same coin.” - Shellye Archambeau   “Being intentional about watching, learning, and listening will make you a valued manager and leader going forward.” - Shellye Archambeau   Find cheerleaders, those who remind you how good you are.” - Shellye Archambeau   “The higher you rise, the more your reputation plays a role in what opportunities come your way.” - Shellye Archambeau   “A lot of people focus on the next job they want, but you've got to nail the job that you have to set yourself up for the next one.” - Shellye Archambeau   “The more you do to increase your ability to have more options means you get more choice, which helps you make better decisions.” - Shellye Archambeau

Change might be hard to embrace but it’s inevitable and necessary.   One of the great differences anyone can make in this world is helping and empowering others to grow and embrace change. In these changing tides, Great leaders must open new doors of opportunities -  a place to enable people to grow and think bigger as individuals.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview John Saunders. Driven by his passion for helping others grow, John Saunders founded his consulting firm, Forward Advisory Solutions. He has spent over two decades as a Wall Street Senior Vice President, sales team leader, and award-winning sales executive. And he authored the book The Optimizer, Building and Leading a Team of Serial Innovators.   John is a lifelong learner and believes in the necessary change needed in today’s business world, where we can contribute by empowering others.  In addition to writing, mentoring, and coaching, he enjoys spending time with his family.   John has a BS from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Georgetown. And he's a member of the Georgetown McDonough MBA Alumni Advisory Council, an active angel investor, and a formal executive MBA mentor.   In our conversation, John tells us how we can embrace the ‌change in the business world by empowering people and enabling their growth.   Things you will also learn: People empowerment is a necessary change in the business world Why we should celebrate mistakes and learn from failures Vulnerability breeds vulnerability What a Serial Innovation Mindset is How can leaders build and lead a team of serial optimizers The importance of feedback and what we can benefit from it Extending leadership in the hybrid work environment Quotes “We can all rise together. If I win, you don’t have to lose.” - John Saunders   “Celebrate mistakes. Talk about the twists and turns you took, and don’t be afraid to let people see what didn’t work.” - John Saunders   “Vulnerability doesn’t come naturally to people.” - John Saunders   “Vulnerability breeds vulnerability; somebody has to extend that olive branch, but not everybody wants to do it.” - John Saunders   “Some people see vulnerability as a weakness; I would argue it’s a strength.” - John Saunders   “When you see that moment of a whole new idea evolving, growing, and reaching an advanced stage, that's when you know it's working.” - John Saunders   “When your people start coming up with new ideas without provocation or prompting by you, this is a good sign.” - John Saunders   “If you want to see change and help people out, create an opportunity for someone.” - John Saunders

This is not business as usual.    The new world we have now calls for new leaders to operate, and only when we revolutionize our ways of leading can we truly see the biggest change.   I’m your host, Ginny Clarke, a former Executive Recruiter who has assessed and coached thousands of executives and other leaders. I’m also an author of the book Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work. My goal is to bring a unique perspective to leadership and the whole of who you are.   In this pilot episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I want to take you back to the core of what it truly means to be a Fifth Dimensional Leader.   What is Fifth Dimensional Leadership  How to speak and act with intention The universal truth, best practices, and components of extraordinary leadership Fifth Dimensional Leadership is NOT business as usual Why do we all need to step up and lead from where we are How to be a great leader in trying times Why titles and roles don’t define who you are and how you lead. Quotes “Education, knowledge, and experience alone don't necessarily make you smart or competent; only curiosity, self-awareness, courage, and a growth mindset can drive intelligence and competence.” - Ginny Clarke   “This is not business as usual, but let that empower you to try something different, to do something better, to be bold, and to lead from where you are with what you have.” - Ginny Clarke   “You own your career.” - Ginny Clarke   “We’re being called right now more than ever to inspire love.” - Ginny Clarke   “Lead the way with kindness. Be the light into a deeper knowing of yourself and for the benefit of the world.” - Ginny Clarke   “Pour the positive energy of doing your job into yourself for a change. Your work is a platform, it's not your final destination.” - Ginny Clarke

Sometimes people's actions and behaviors speak differently under the surface.   A leader's greatest strength is understanding those behaviors and learning how to empathize with them deeply. There is so much to learn beyond people's facades. A deep understanding of their behaviors can help leaders effectively communicate and build a rapport.   In this episode of the Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Susan Ibitz, Human Behavior Expert and Face Reading Profiler at Human Behavior Lab. Her mission is to reach, teach, and train others to unlock the science behind human behavior. Being a “Human Behavior Hacker”, and drawing from multiple decades of expertise, Susan Ibitz is an internationally known human behavior expert; both speaking and training with a wealth of real-world knowledge and theory in the U.S., South America, and Mexico, Europe, and the Caribbean.    Understanding the nonverbal human behavior-face reading, body language, and  microaggressions give greater depth and knowledge to how to decode individuals and  groups. Trained by the experts in her field;  CIA, FBI, U.S. Military, International Military as well as Level III Hostage Negotiator; no job is too small or large for Susan to get  results straight away.    In our conversation, Susan talks about decoding the science behind human behaviors. Three types of empaths and implications on leadership effectiveness How to avoid “buying the resumé” when hiring  The effects of fear and arousal on the brain How not to assume and appreciate what others are going through How to navigate remote or hybrid environments through effective communication Quotes “ When you walk in the hallway, that's when people decide who you are and if you're a strong leader.” - Susan Ibitz “As a leader, you need to understand your team because you are the person who can nourish that team.” - Susan Ibitz   “Managers don’t need to punish their people, instead, allow them to talk and establish a conversation.” - Susan Ibitz   “The role of a leader is to help, but also to give people a call of action.” - Susan Ibitz   “You can be an empath, but at some point, you need to pull the trigger.” - Susan Ibitz   “Don’t be emotional about the actions when you’re not sitting in the position to do it.” - Susan Ibitz   “A lot of times, people are not failing in their position, they are in the wrong position to be able to flourish and shine.” - Susan Ibitz   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.  If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you could leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

We often believe that competency, intelligence, and experience define a great leader, but the greatest leaders lead through love.   Creating and leading a company takes passion and purpose. Leaders can build anything from scratch, but success would be impossible without their love for their craft and their people, including themselves.   In this episode of the Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Stefan Durina, CEO and Founder of Beneko. Stefan Durina is a serial and worldly entrepreneur who has been building e-commerce businesses worldwide since 1998, reaching 500M€ GMV & 2M Consumers. He has been bankrupt twice, in love three times, and a father four times.   He’s also a Cross Border eCommerce Pro since 1998, Problem Solver, Deep thinker, Advisor, and Profitable Businesses Founder, Investor, and Collector of Best Practices. Stefan has founded & managed companies with 200+ Employees, 500M+ Euros turnover, and done Business in 4 continents and 20+ countries.   In our conversation, Stefan Durina talks about the importance of love in building businesses and learning through experiences: The power and trade-offs of an entrepreneur The causes and implications of over-consumerism How reusing and recycling products connects us Discovering and learning the world through experience How emotions bring depth of your experiences Quotes “Creating something from nothing, and seeing people use it and think it’s good is very attractive.” - Stefan Durina   “Entrepreneurship is about failing many times, breaking many things, but finding your way to thrive.” - Stefan Durina   “The information you read in books is nice to have, but you can also leave it, try it, change it, or experiment with it.” - Stefan Durina   “Success means moving forward to your big dream step by step.” - Stefan Durina   “In the end, there is only one emotion; it’s love. Everything else is just a shade of love.”- Stefan Durina   “If you go with your heart, it’s always a good choice.” - Stefan Durina   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you could leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Employees leave their bosses, not the company.    The biggest reason best workers leave organizations is poor leadership despite high wages and generous bonuses.    It is not always about what leaders can provide their people but how leaders can value them as people, not as fungible  commodities.   In this episode of the Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast, I interview Diane Swonk, the Chief Economist at Grant Thornton. Diane is one of the most respected macroeconomists who maintains a unique perspective on Main Street's inner workings as well as those of Wall Street. She is an expert on labor market economics, monetary policy, and structural changes that are distinct from economic cycles.   Diane has won many awards for excellence in forecasting and leadership in economics and the business community. She is deeply involved in nonprofit organizations focused on expanding access to education and increasing the quality and diversity of our country's leadership. She earned her BA and MA degrees in Economics from the University of Michigan and received an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago.   In our conversation, Diane talks about the economic challenges affecting the labor force and the world of work. How to deal with the “War for Talent.” Why diversity is essential in the workforce to ensure organizational productivity. Operating successfully in the world with Dyslexia. Why empathetic leaders are better at retaining talent How immigration is impacting workforce growth  The silver lining from the COVID pandemic The impact of the war in Ukraine and Long COVID on global economics   Quotes   “As an employer, you need to think about casting the net much wider in terms of the talent pool and unleash the talent that’s out there.” - Diane Swonk   “Lean into the knowledge that we do have challenges, but we also have solutions that we can think of holistically that may accelerate the change we are waiting for in terms of leadership.” - Diane Swonk   “Leadership is about putting the puzzle pieces together to see not just the pieces, but the bigger picture.” - Diane Swonk   “The biggest thing you need to think about as a leader is how you can get people to get air under their wings and soar.” - Diane Swonk Social Media Profiles   Follow Diane Swonk on social media: Diane Swonk on Linkedin  Twitter Instagram   Resources Grant Thornton Economic Analysis The Posse Foundation Diane Swonk at Grant Thornton

A leader that thinks big and leads his people in an exponential direction.   Thinking big is a crucial part of companies creating exponential growth. Becoming exponential leaders takes a change in mindset and a shift in consciousness to create exponential leadership decisions while considering unintended consequences.   This episode’s fascinating guest is Aaron Bare. Aaron Bare’s life purpose is to create One-Million Exponential Leaders. He is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author of Exponential Theory (X-Theory), The Power of Thinking Big, and the founder of XMBA (Exponential Mindset, Beliefs, and Attitudes), which is a group coaching program, and created the XX Podcast.   Beyond traveling to over 90 countries and all 50 states, Aaron has facilitated innovation and strategy at over 500 companies. He has also appeared on 20 of the top 250 podcasts. He is highlighted as 10 Leaders to Watch in 2022, listed on 50 under 50 Leaders, 40 under 40 Leaders, 35 under 35 Entrepreneurs, and one of his companies has been awarded “Most Innovative Company in the U.S.”    His award-winning digital strategy firm had clients such as Google, Council for Foreign Relations, Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, etc. He built over 100 software projects on growth hacking, leveraging the viral loop.     In our conversation, Aaron Bare talks about what it takes to become an exponential leader, including:   The power of thinking big: widening opportunities to different ecosystems Being conscious of the unintended consequences of leadership decisions What the exponential nature of several things means Reprogramming individual mindsets and shifting consciousness  Quotes: “Think about how you can impact the world from your point of view, but then also have the empathy to understand the points of view of everyone around you.” - Aaron Bare   “There's always going to be someone out there in the world doing something better than you in every area of your life, so you have to focus on being your best self and finding your own journey, your own path.” - Aaron Bare   “ Anyone can become exponential in their area of purpose if they find their massive transformative purpose that they want to dedicate their life to, as I have. ” - Aaron Bare   “It takes less energy to think bigger than it does to think small.” - Aaron Bare   “An important part of  growing exponentially is attracting the talent around you to support you where you're not strong.” - Aaron Bare   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you could leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Leaders aren’t born, they are developed.   Anyone can be a great leader, but one must own and do the work that comes with it. Leading people by working, learning, and growing with them, is the way to develop into a great leader.   Janet Polach, Ph.D., is a global leadership development partner and coach. She's developed leaders in the US, China, Korea, Singapore, Puerto Rico, and the Netherlands. She's a retired Lieutenant Colonel having spent 20 years in the Marines.   After getting her Ph.D. in Organizational Development, and working with a global consulting firm in China, she launched her consulting practice, helping hundreds of companies across the globe. Including major brands and government contractors.   Her no-nonsense but lighthearted approach is what separates her from the rest. Also, she’s the author of The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make, and she’s driven by a mission to help people find their voice in a noisy world and lead from within. She truly believes anyone can be developed into a great leader.   In our conversation, Janet Polach talks about how great leaders can be developed by owning the responsibility and putting in the effort to work on becoming one:   How leaders can be developed How to tap the hidden strengths within each of your team members  Why do leaders find it hard to give more feedback How to revive even the most tired-out employee   Quotes   “Behavior change doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen over the course of months if someone is really committed to working on it.” - Janet Polach   “Good leaders set a vision. They communicate that vision and share both successes and challenges, and progress with their team on a regular basis.” - Janet Polach   “Competencies are great, but they have to be narrowed for an organization to be meaningful and action-oriented.” - Janet Polach   “The leadership competencies that you have to have as a manager may not be the same ones that you have to have as a director.” - Janet Polach   “You have to want to lead through other people. You have to like to watch people learn and grow and know that there will be some fits and starts when they do that.” - Janet Polach   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you could leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

“A good leader understands how to lead his people, but a great leader understands where they should be led.”   “Often, people end up in one-sided opportunities where their vision and desires are disregarded and undervalued. It takes leadership to pair and match the people to the right companies that value their vision, regardless of their background.”   Joe Mullings is the chairman and CEO of The Mullings Group - the world's leading search firm in the medical device industry responsible for more than 7,000 successful searches with more than 600 companies. Among his clients were multi-billion dollar companies such as J&J, Google, Medtronic, Abbott, Siemens, as well as emerging startups bringing cutting-edge technologies like surgical robotics, telerobotics, AI, and deep learning to the market.   Recently, Joe Mullings was appointed as the Chief Visionary Officer of MRI Networks, the third-largest executive recruiting firm with 400 offices worldwide. He's also the President and CEO of Dragonfly Stories, which is the production company behind the award-winning docu-series, TrueFuture, of which he is the host and producer.   He's also a founder of the media platform TMG 360, a med-tech news and opinion website, and he has an engineering degree from the University of Dayton, Ohio.   In our conversation, Joe Mullings talks about his new way of talent acquisition and how he leads talents  to an environment that helps them become who they want to be:   Reshaping the market’s current methods of assessing talent Talent should be viewed as “individuals,” not “candidates” Defining leadership competencies and behaviors (over pedigree) is required now more than ever The intersection between fear and selfish orientation Quotes   “Be curious about everything, and commit to being a lifelong learner.” - Joe Mullings   “Every C-suite exec should have a reasonable amount of their bonus based on their hiring brand in the marketplace.” - Joe Mullings    “‘Candidate’ refers to a thing, and when you start to refer to people as things, you start down a slippery slope.” - Joe Mullings   “If your primary game plan and strategy for finding people is putting out snappy job postings, the A-players are not answering those. ” - Joe Mullings   “Fear is normal, but always keep in mind that you're worrying about something that hasn't happened yet and you might disarm yourself of coming with your best self because you'll be pulling your punches.” - Joe Mullings Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you can leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Robert (“Bob”) Jordan is the CEO of InterimExecs. A company that provides access between the best interim and project executives in the world and company owners seeking brilliant leadership on demand.   Bob has helped launch, grow and ultimately sell several high-growth companies. His first company, Online Access, put him on the Inc 500 list of fastest-growing. He is the author of How They Did It: Billion Dollar Insights From the Heart of America and the author of the Nightingale Conant, Audio Production, how they did it. Real-world advice from today's most successful entrepreneurs.    Olivia Wagner is the co-founder of InterimExecs with Bob and directs the organization matching, growing, and troubled companies with their top-tier executive talent around the globe.   Olivia previously built the interim CEO, interim CFO network from a homegrown website to a robust social network with thousands of members. She directed the publication of various eBooks websites and marketing initiatives and edited how they did it—billion-dollar insights from the heart of America.    Bob and Olivia have a new book called Right Leader, Right Time, Discover your Leadership Style for Winning.   In our conversation, Bob and Olivia talk about their four styles of leadership as well as:   How most leaders cause self-inflicted wounds by not having the right people What the “FABS Leadership Styles” and “Three Principles of FABS Leadership” are How everyone can be a leader, but not every leader can lead in everything. That leaders must play by their strengths to avoid damaging their own business.  How self-awareness is one of the most crucial parts of being a leader, but most people fail to tap into it.    Quotes "When you match the right leadership style with the right organization, you see a lot of successful outcomes." - Olivia Wagner   "Most owners would rather be dead than proven wrong." - Bob Jordan   "Leaders don't hide. They take accountability for their actions" - Olivia Wagner   "Integrity resonates with all of us, but many (leaders) don’t act with integrity" - Bob Jordan   "You feel you're in a period of growth expansion, knowing that you're in the exact right role." - Olivia Wagner   "The giant leap that a person in a position of responsibility has to be able to do is to say ‘I need help.’" - Olivia Wagner   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you can leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Do you find yourself stressed over work and career?    In this fast-paced world of work, we often find ourselves worried about what we should be doing. But the reality is, you don't have to kill yourself on your way to success, and you can achieve more by doing less.    Jinny Uppal is a technology and business strategist and senior leader with a 20+ year career growing and transforming Fortune 500 telecom, eCommerce, and retail businesses. She is currently a Speaker, Investor, Consultant, and Board Advisor to The Anou, iPayNGo.   In her award-winning book, IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results, Jinny explores the downside of the prevalent cultural bias toward action even when it's unnecessary or counterproductive. She is passionate about helping people achieve their goals without the associated stress and burnout from chasing goals.   In our conversation, Jinny talks about the power of your mind.   The importance of stepping back and letting your mind do the work What caused “The Great Resignation”  Courage does not equate to "just do it." How we self-impose stress through habits   Quotes   "Let your mind do its job. You don't have to figure everything out. Don't underestimate the power of your mind." - Jinny Uppal   "I define success as living the life I want on my terms and having a diverse set of intellectual pursuits and interest areas." - Jinny Uppal   "You don't let action drive you. You drive action. You choose action." - Jinny Uppal   "We compromise on sleep because we think there's always tomorrow or the weekend, but before you know it, it's a habit." - Jinny Uppal   "You don't have to kill yourself on your way to being successful." - Jinny Uppal   "We've lost our balance, but awareness of that will help us find our balance." - Jinny Uppal   "The only person who knows how to help you bring your mental wellbeing back is you!" - Jinny Uppal   "Instead of barreling down the action path, don't underestimate the power of stepping back and reflecting. When you do, your own brain will come up with ideas that had you been busy, your mind would not have come up with those ideas." - Jinny Uppal   "People associate courage with overcoming your fears. But it takes more courage to stand in the face of fear and first become acquainted with it so that you are not jarring yourself into action, and it takes courage to take the pause." - Jinny Uppal   "Don't underestimate how much you already know because that will take you to wherever you want to go. Just pause long enough to connect with your own internal wisdom." - Jinny Uppal   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I’d highly appreciate it if you can leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Racism doesn't always start in our environment; sometimes, it starts within ourselves.    Analiza Wolf is Filipina-American, who resented her Asian heritage when she was younger. But only through first-hand experience and empathy was she able to understand where she came from and why she needed to be proud of her parents.    Today, she is a speaker, executive coach, facilitator, and community builder committed to guiding leaders, especially women and people of color, and organizations to their highest potential.   Inspired by her own experiences as a co-founder of an AI tech start-up, CEO of a charter school network, a Captain in the US Air Force, a brand manager for a Fortune 200 company, and a retreat facilitator for leadership teams, Analiza believes in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and helping all people lead at their full potential.    In this episode of the Fifth Dimensional Leadership Podcast, Analiza talks about the importance of self-acceptance, building an authentic network, and what it takes to be a leader and “Boss-Moma”.   Things you will learn:   The moment she considered herself a leader Impact of her ethnicity and culture on her life and career Biggest lessons learned during her time as a CEO The power of stories How motherhood changed her as a leader Quotes   "Leadership is not all about you. It's about your people and how you leverage their amazing strengths." - Analiza Wolf   "The networking process is about building relationships with authentic connections." - Analiza Wolf   "The work that we need to do is to go beyond words and actually be committed to change; itcan be a technical change but moreso a mindset change." - Analiza Wolf "It's beautiful for people to authentically live and stop with all the noise of having to be someone else." - Analiza Wolf   "We have more power than we think. We have more choice than we think." - Analiza Wolf   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.  If you have 2 minutes, I’d highly appreciate it if you can leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!