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Get your Freakin' Amazing Life Map here: https://reginahuber.com/mapRegina sits down with Carlee Wolfe to explore why some people move through change with ease while others get stuck. Carlee introduces the idea of "authoring your own journey," staying anchored to your goals and values even when a role or title shifts underneath you. They also talk candidly about AI's impact on the workplace, including the real risk of organizations moving fast without intention, and the opportunity leaders have to rebuild capacity, connection, and trust with their teams. The conversation moves into leadership lessons drawn from adaptive sports and community building, from redefining what inclusion actually looks like to how small adjustments can let everyone play without anyone losing out. Carlee reflects on resilience, human potential, and the freedom that comes from realizing you're not confined to the frame you've always known. Regina and Carlee close with a challenge to listeners: growth often isn't about certainty, it's about how you respond, adapt, and keep rising alongside the people around you. About Carlee Wolfe Carlee Wolfe – based in Washington, DC – is a leadership and talent strategist, executive coach, and global HR executive with more than 20 years of experience helping people and organizations navigate growth, change, and transformation. Her work sits at the intersection of leadership, human performance, and the future of work — with experience spanning hospitality, sports, healthcare, and global brands including Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Under Armour, and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. In addition to leading global talent and organizational effectiveness work, she coaches leaders navigating career pivots, uncertainty, and evolving definitions of success. She’s also actively involved in workforce and community initiatives in Baltimore, MD, with a focus on leadership, access, and the impact of AI on the future workforce. www.linkedin.com/in/carleeawolfe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get your Freakin’ Amazing Life Map here: https://reginahuber.com/map Most leaders focus on productivity, performance, and decision-making, yet often overlook the one factor influencing all three: sleep. In this episode, Regina sits down with entrepreneur Josh Bronfman to explore the connection between sleep, emotional resilience, leadership effectiveness, and overall performance. What started as a desperate search for a better solution when his newborn son wouldn't sleep evolved into a business built around the science of sound, recovery, and helping people function at their best. Josh shares why the glorification of hustle culture may be hurting leaders more than helping them, how sleep deprivation impacts decision-making, emotional regulation, and relationships, and why consistent routines matter more than most people realize. The conversation also explores leading without a roadmap, building a business from necessity rather than strategy, and practical ways leaders can improve recovery, focus, and energy without adding more to their already full plates. About Joshua Bronfman: Joshua Bronfman from Arizona is an entrepreneur, certified sleep specialist, and inventor focused on improving how people rest and recover in an increasingly high-stress, always-on world. He is the creator of Dreamer, an innovative sleep solution designed to help individuals achieve deeper, more restorative sleep through science-backed techniques and thoughtful design. Bronfman’s work sits at the intersection of wellness, performance, and leadership, with a focus on how sleep impacts decision-making, resilience, and long-term success. He is a frequent voice on topics including sleep optimization, stress management, and the myths that surround modern sleep habits. Through media appearances, podcasts, and product innovation, Bronfman is committed to making better sleep more accessible and actionable. His mission is simple: to help people reclaim their nights, strengthen their leadership capacity, and perform at their best during the day. www.dreamer.store www.instagram.com/dreamerforsleep_/ Dreamer for Sleep Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572041540973 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your Freakin' Amazing Life Map — built for you, free, from one thirty-minute conversation: what your body already knows, the script you've been running, and the one move that would light you up. Nothing to buy. → https://reginahuber.com/map Most leaders don’t fail from lack of success — they reach a point where everything they once worked for still looks correct on the outside, but no longer creates meaning on the inside. In this episode, Bella St. John describes a defining moment after achieving what many would label “arrival” — private jets, visible milestones, external validation — and the sudden internal silence that followed. The question wasn’t how to get more. It was why nothing about it felt like anything anymore. That moment exposes a deeper structural issue in how success is defined: it works until it doesn’t, and when it stops working, there is often nothing underneath it.We go into what shifts when that external framework collapses — from hustle and grind to inspired action, from output-driven identity to human-centered leadership. Bella speaks into how AI and modern work environments are forcing a re-evaluation of what meaningful contribution actually is, and why repetitive effort without alignment slowly disconnects people from themselves. The conversation ultimately reframes success away from escalation and accumulation, toward alignment, intention, and inner clarity — where leadership is no longer something you perform, but something that emerges when your actions finally match your internal state. About Bella St. John: For decades, Ms Bella St John has worked with leaders, entrepreneurs, high-profile clients, and organizations to help them see what is already strong, uncover new possibilities, and create success in a way that feels meaningful, human, and aligned.Her work brings together executive coaching, personal and professional development, branding, buyer psychology, leadership, and human-centered AI. After briefly retiring at 50 and leaving America, she spent a decade as a luxurious nomad, traveling solo through Europe and exploring success, freedom, creativity, and reinvention from a deeply personal perspective. She now lives in an historic building in the UNESCO area of Prague and has returned to the work she loves.A professional artist, author, coach, and thoughtful observer of human potential, Ms Bella St John helps others redefine success in a way that feels practical, personal, and genuinely worth pursuing.www.BellaStJohn.comyoutube.com/@MsBellaStJohnhttps://amzn.to/4fyyMhd   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your Freakin' Amazing Life Map — built for you, free, from one thirty-minute conversation: what your body already knows, the script you've been running, and the one move that would light you up. Nothing to buy. → https://reginahuber.com/map Tania Asimionesei reflects on leading distributed teams across 7 countries and what layoffs, reorgs, and rapid growth taught her about staying human-first as a leader. She talks about the shift from individual contributor to leader, why a fresh, unconditioned mindset is an advantage rather than a gap, and how AI is reshaping delegation — not replacing the human judgment behind it. She also unpacks why leaders now need to think more like entrepreneurs as execution increasingly shifts to AI agents.The conversation then turns to founders: the biggest misconceptions first-timers have about speed and pivots, the gap between the founder highlight reel and reality, and the hiring mistakes that trip up even experienced operators — including why the first five hires are rarely the right ones. Tania shares her 30-60-90 day onboarding framework, how to tell the difference between real progress and busy-but-directionless chaos, and closes with advice for anyone building something new: experiment freely, get close to the actual problem, and be kind to yourself when you fail About Tania Asimionesei:Tania Asimionesei – based in the UAE – was Engineer #1 at Checkout.com in Dubai office, joining pre-Series A and helping scale the company to a $40B valuation. She led distributed teams across 7 countries through hypergrowth, layoffs, and multiple reorgs. She's since served on the Customer Advisory Board for Vercel and is now a 3x founder building The Casual Leader, Ulpi.io, and Ploon.ai. She's a Women in FinTech Excellence Award winner, part of Women in FinTech Powerlist 2020 and speaks on leadership, founder struggles, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts with an engineering lens.www.thecasualleader.com www.youtube.com/@TheCasualLeader open.spotify.com/show/57e5ggqj77yVEDAwlrgHgT www.substack.com/@thecasualleader www.instagram.com/thecasualleader www.tiktok.com/@thecasualleader x.com/theCasuaLeader   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon Flowers shares how being fired early in his career for asking too many questions set him on a path toward entrepreneurship and a deep focus on what actually makes companies work. He explains how this led to his concept of modern operations — a unified approach that connects marketing, sales, product, and fulfillment into a single operational system that prevents breakdown as companies grow. Drawing on experience scaling businesses from zero to $12M and from $3.5M to $30M, he shows how structure, not pressure, is what allows growth to hold. The conversation explores why companies often scale one area while another collapses, and how silos quietly create instability even in high-performing teams. Damon breaks down modern operations as the “hub” that replaces fragmented tools and disconnected systems, giving founders clarity, alignment, and faster decision-making without becoming the bottleneck. He outlines the progression from experimentation to foundation, optimization, and scale, and explains why skipping steps leads to instability. The episode also unpacks delegation failures, communication gaps, and the misconception that systems reduce freedom — showing instead how they create it by removing constant firefighting and restoring focus for leaders. About Damon Flowers: Damon Flowers – based in Texas – is a 4x CEO and co-founder of Modern Operators, where he helps founder-led businesses scale without chaos. With experience growing companies from $3.5M to $30M+, Damon focuses on building operational systems that remove founder bottlenecks, align teams, and create sustainable growth. His work centers on helping leaders transition from reactive, day-to-day operations to structured, system-driven businesses that can run without constant oversight. Damon brings a practical, no-fluff approach to scaling, combining strategy, execution, and modern tools to help businesses grow with clarity and efficiency. www.modernoperators.com  www.linkedin.com/in/damonflowers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your Freakin' Amazing Life Map — built for you, free, from one thirty-minute conversation: what your body already knows, the script you've been running, and the one move that would light you up. Nothing to buy. → https://reginahuber.com/map Stefan Verra has spent over 20 years studying body language — or, as he prefers to call it, everyday human behavior — and this conversation makes clear why his scientific, no-nonsense approach has made him one of Europe's most sought-after experts on the topic. Stefan and Regina trace his fascination back to growing up around his sculptor father and later realizing, while working in the music industry, that audiences respond far more to a performer's physical expression than to the music itself. That insight becomes the foundation for a wide-ranging discussion connecting body language to leadership, dance, and even romantic attraction, including Stefan's take on the often-misquoted Mehrabian research and why words alone can convey facts but never emotion.The back half of the episode turns practical, with Stefan walking through concrete tools leaders can use immediately: the "NN rule" for delivering important information with your nose and navel turned fully toward the person you're addressing, the selfie test for discovering how rarely you actually smile, and how to read a team's trust in you by watching where people glance during a meeting. He also breaks down the difference between symmetry and asymmetry in gesture, why varying your body language attracts a wider range of people to follow you, and how something as small as where you stand in a room can shift how included your team feels. It's a hands-on masterclass in a subject most leaders underestimate — and a reminder that presence is built moment by moment, long before anyone speaks. About Stefan Verra:Stefan Verra, based in Germany, is one of Europe’s most sought-after experts in body language. The Austrian native, who lives in Munich, has been studying human body language intensively for more than 20 years.A bestselling author, he serves as a guest lecturer at several universities and university hospitals. He advises government organizations (including NATO and the U.S. Navy), research institutions, and companies around the world, speaking to more than 10,000 people annually.His analyses are regularly featured in the media, and more than 150,000 people follow his body language insights and tips on social media.www.stefanverra.com www.facebook.com/stefanverra www.instagram.com/stefanverra www.linkedin.com/in/stefanverra www.youtube.com/user/StefanVerra  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your Freakin' Amazing Life Map — built for you, free, from one thirty-minute conversation: what your body already knows, the script you've been running, and the one move that would light you up. Nothing to buy. → https://reginahuber.com/map What do you do when the system you’re in quietly tells you your time is up? Margaux didn’t wait for permission—or for the “right moment.” She built her own. In this conversation, she shares how stepping beyond acting into creating and producing her own films became the turning point—not just for visibility, but for longevity. What started as a strategic move evolved into something far more powerful: a way to shape narratives, open doors for others, and create work that actually reflects the world we live in. From launching a short film that reached Cannes to building a production company grounded in purpose, she walks us through what it really takes to move from idea to execution.But this goes beyond filmmaking. We talk about resilience shaped through rejection, why understanding the business side changes everything, and how a strong vision holds when collaboration, setbacks, and unexpected realities enter the picture. Margaux also opens up about the personal experiences that influence her storytelling—from loss to mental health to the pressure of continuing forward when life doesn’t pause. At the core of it all is a simple truth: things rarely line up perfectly. So the question becomes—do you wait, or do you move anyway? About Margaux Amie:Margaux Amie from California is the founder of True Self Films, a woman- and Black-owned production company dedicated to creating bold, socially impactful stories that elevate underrepresented voices. An actress and producer, she is currently developing the feature film Therein Lies Darkness, a psychological drama exploring family dynamics, grief, and generational trauma.Margaux’s work is driven by a commitment to authenticity and emotional truth, with a focus on stories that resonate deeply and spark conversation. Her award-winning short film Let Go has been recognized across multiple film festivals, building momentum for her growing slate of projects.Through her work, she aims to bridge storytelling and social impact, creating films that are both meaningful and culturally [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] https://ko-fi.com/trueselffilms  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vanhishikha Bhargava, Founder of Contensify, shares how her journey from engineering student to global content strategist began with a single LinkedIn post that unexpectedly reshaped her career path. She reflects on rebuilding her life while also creating her unique coaching and business approach, choosing for years to prioritize depth of work over visibility. Regina and Vanhishikha explore how consistency and execution shaped her leadership identity long before personal branding became part of the equation. The conversation opens up the tension between structure and creativity, and how early startup experiences influenced her decision to eventually build a business on her own terms. The discussion goes deeper into the emotional cost of being “the reliable one” in leadership, where trust often turns into over-reliance across teams, clients, and personal networks. Vanhishikha shares how burnout showed up not as one breaking point, but as cycles of mental exhaustion, decision fatigue, and the weight of constant responsibility. Together, they explore the hidden loneliness of founders, the pressure of always being available, and why ambition and burnout often coexist rather than cancel each other out. The episode closes with a grounded reflection on leadership sustainability through honesty, boundaries, and redefining how responsibility is carried day to day. About Vanhishikha Bhargava Vanhishikha Bhargava – from India and based in the UAE – is the Founder of Contensify, where she helps startups build visibility, authority, and long-term organic growth through content, SEO, and thought leadership. With over 12 years of experience in digital marketing, she has worked closely with founders, leadership teams, and fast-growing companies to shape positioning, scale organic acquisition, and navigate the evolving relationship between AI, search, and brand trust. Known for her sharp, observational take on business, leadership, and internet culture, Vanhishikha speaks about the realities behind modern growth - from the emotional weight of leadership and founder decision-making to ambition, burnout, visibility, and building resilient teams in fast-moving digital environments. Her perspective blends strategic insight with lived operational experience, making her sessions practical, honest, and deeply relevant for today’s founders, marketers, and business leaders. https://vanhishikha.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/vanhishikhab  www.twitter.com/vanhishikhab https://vanhishikha.com/book Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toni Will never planned to work in professional hockey — she stumbled into it after a job at a high-end boutique fell through, landing instead at the Kalamazoo Wings, a team she knew nothing about. That accidental entry became a defining advantage: with no attachment to the sport itself, she led with culture, community, and people first, eventually becoming the first woman in franchise history to serve as General Manager and Governor in the ECHL. In this conversation, Toni and Regina trace the throughline from that unlikely start to Toni's book, Rebellious Success — including the moment a promised board promotion was pulled out from under her, and why she chose to see it as cracking the ceiling for the next woman rather than a personal defeat. The conversation moves through some of the harder terrain leaders rarely name out loud: the gap between reacting and responding, the discomfort of leading as your whole self rather than switching personas by room, and what it actually feels like to write about your own arrest in a business leadership book. Toni and Regina also unpack why misalignment so often shows up as a vague sense of being unfulfilled rather than one obvious problem, and how tools like DISC or human design can offer self-understanding without becoming an excuse. It's a candid, funny, and occasionally raw episode about building an authentic career without a script — and why the messiest parts of the story are often the most useful ones. About Toni Will: Toni Will from Michigan is a trailblazing sports executive, sought-after professional speaker, and author of Rebellious Success. She serves as General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings, becoming the first woman in franchise history to hold the role and the first female Governor in the ECHL. With more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning banking, economic development, and professional sports, Toni is known for her bold, authentic approach to leadership and growth. She is the creator of the empowHER conference, a dynamic event designed to connect and elevate women personally and professionally. A TEDx speaker and host of the globally ranked Women In… podcast, Toni has interviewed hundreds of leaders and changemakers, amplifying stories that redefine success. Alcohol-free for over five years, Toni also coaches others using her behavior-first methodology. Through her speaking, writing, and coaching, she empowers people to break free from limiting beliefs and build a life that truly aligns. www.toniwill.com  www.instagram.com/imtoniwill  www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels  www.facebook.com/tonilentini  Rebellious Success - preorder now, on shelves August 11, 2026 Women In... podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in/id1745524618 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Braydan Young shares what it really takes to build and scale companies when growth moves faster than expected. From watching his parents run small businesses to co-founding and scaling Sendoso, he talks openly about the chaos, uncertainty, and blind confidence that often come with entrepreneurship. He also breaks down why rapid growth can quietly damage culture, how leadership roles must evolve as teams expand, and why founders often underestimate the importance of structure, communication, and hiring systems until they are already scaling fast. Braydan also reveals the management mistakes that changed how he leads today, why many leaders avoid admitting they hired the wrong people, and how peer-to-peer conversations are reshaping B2B buying through his new company, SlashExperts. He shares his perspective on AI’s real impact on teams, why selling is an underrated leadership skill, and why founders should stop waiting for perfection before bringing ideas to market. This conversation is packed with honest insights on leadership, scaling, hiring, culture, innovation, and building companies in fast-changing environments. About Braydan Young: Braydan Young is a California-based entrepreneur and investor, best known as the co-founder and former Chief Alliances Officer of Sendoso, a leading corporate gifting platform. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of SlashExperts, a peer-conversation platform designed to help B2B companies accelerate revenue. www.linkedin.com/in/braydanyoung www.slashexperts.com https://sendoso.com/sendoso-express/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the core of everything Dr. Jairo Borja does—whether in education, entrepreneurship, or capital raising—is one principle: relationships that are built on trust, reciprocity, and real value exchange. In this conversation, he breaks down why “taking” without contribution rarely leads anywhere meaningful, and how true networking only works when it becomes a two-way street. Regina and Jairo explore how intentional, strategic connections—both in-person and through LinkedIn—can open doors to opportunities that never come from casual networking alone. He also unpacks common misconceptions around accessing capital, including the mistake of thinking only business metrics matter while personal financial standing is often equally critical. From there, Jairo shares how he structures his Elevation 90 Day Mastery Program to move founders from ideas to execution with clarity, accountability, and systems that scale. The conversation expands into transformational leadership, real estate syndications, and what it actually takes to grow from small deals to large-scale assets—while staying grounded in due diligence, timing, and the strength of the team behind every decision. About Jairo Borja: Dr. Jairo Borja from New Jersey is the President of Borja Consulting Group, LLC and serves as Vice President of Corporate & Entrepreneurial Programs at the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, financial services, and entrepreneurship, he specializes in helping founders, investors, and business owners access and raise capital to grow and scale. He is the creator of the Elevation 90-Day Mastery program, where he teaches entrepreneurs how to build strategic networks and raise capital with confidence. In addition, Dr. Borja works as a capital connector, helping businesses secure funding through debt-based financing solutions such as lines of credit, term loans, and other capital access strategies. Dr. Borja is also a real estate investor involved in over 500 multifamily units and multiple hotel assets, and a two-time Amazon best-selling author of Dealmaker! and Networking Your Way to Success. www.borjaconsultinggroup.com www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jairo-borja www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyXKPIEqzwVVZN1Ple4Rmg Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dealmakers-Raise-Unlimited-Capital-Deals/dp/B0F6K9WXZ8   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Hayden explores how AI is reshaping B2B sales, revenue leadership, and the speed at which modern organizations build and qualify pipelines. He explains how AI-driven sales intelligence is changing prospecting, personalization, and decision-making before the first human interaction. While the technology accelerates performance, he is clear it doesn’t replace salespeople but amplifies those who use it well. He highlights adaptability as a core leadership skill in an environment moving at exponential speed. At the center of his approach is still human trust, built through real interaction and non-verbal communication. Even with advanced tools, he argues that relationships remain the deciding factor in complex sales. His view: sales is evolving fast, but still grounded in human connection. He also discusses when companies need external revenue leadership, often stepping in like a “firefighter” to stabilize and rebuild sales systems. His focus is on creating clarity, structure, and repeatable processes so teams can scale independently. Leadership, he says, requires strong communication, consistency, and willingness to repeat messages during change. He stresses vulnerability as a strength when guiding teams through uncertainty and AI transformation. He challenges common sales myths, including the idea of “natural-born salespeople,” and emphasizes process and behavior over personality. Curiosity and continuous learning have kept him evolving through decades of change. For him, success today is about freedom, service, and staying engaged with constant transformation. About James Hayden: James Hayden is a sales strategist, fractional GTM/CRO, and host of the Adapt or Die podcast. Over a 35+ year career he has built and scaled B2B sales organizations at Cendant, TravelClick, LodgIQ, Uniken and others, and has led international market entry across the U.S., Mexico, and Guatemala. Today James works with B2B companies that have strong potential but inconsistent growth, fuzzy positioning, or a broken sales engine — combining market definition, real-world selling, partnerships, and AI-era growth strategy to build revenue systems that hold up in the field. He is the author of Real World Selling Strategies and a sought-after voice on adaptive leadership, revenue acceleration, and the human side of selling. James is based in the Pacific Northwest and works with founders and revenue leaders worldwide. www.jamesbhayden.com www.linkedin.com/in/jimhayden/ www.youtube.com/@jamesbhayden www.x.com/chasmcrosser www.instagram.com/chasmcrosser1 www.facebook.com/jimhayden Podcast: Adapt or Die https://open.spotify.com/show/6HFJQ3uchJsAAMAFdxdDxU https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adapt-or-die/id1888076804 https://iheart.com/podcast/329448079 "Real World Selling Strategies" on Amazon: Kindle – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CR6P6LQ Paperback – https://www.amazon.com/dp/061560353X   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anna Burgan joins Regina Huber to explore the often-overlooked connection between people strategy, leadership preparedness, and business performance. Drawing from her background in enterprise sales and her own experience as a working parent, Anna explains why organizations struggle to retain talent during major life transitions and how the lack of clear frameworks creates costly gaps in leadership, continuity, and employee support. The conversation dives into the assumptions managers make about working parents, why flexibility without structure can backfire, and how proactive planning can strengthen both retention and performance outcomes across teams. This episode also unpacks what actually makes leadership training change behavior instead of simply creating awareness. Anna shares how she helps organizations build practical frameworks for managers, create stronger alignment between leadership and line management, and standardize support without losing the human element. We discuss the role of culture, accountability, and top-down leadership in scaling these efforts, along with the growing challenges organizations face as workplace expectations evolve. The result is a conversation about building workplaces that support both business continuity and sustainable career growth in a way that benefits employees and organizations alike. About Anna Burgan: Anna Burgan from the UK is an award-winning commercial leader and founder with 15+ years of experience across enterprise sales, business development and workforce training, working with global organizations to drive adoption, engagement and performance. Throughout her career, she has operated at the intersection of commercial growth and people strategy — leading complex client relationships, supporting large-scale implementations and delivering training that helps teams perform in real-world conditions. She’s also played an active role in building inclusive workplace initiatives, including the implementation of a successful ERG in a previous role, focused on practical support, leadership engagement and sustainable culture change. Her work today is driven by a clear mission: to make meaningful, cross-sector impact by helping organizations retain talent, develop confident managers and build workplaces that work for people through all stages of life. www.makespaceconsulting.com www.instagram.com/makespace.ltd www.linkedin.com/company/makespaceconsulting   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Flynn talks about the challenges leaders face in a world that increasingly defies logic. Bill explains how the “hero” mindset can trap leaders, why complexity and AI are straining decision-making, and how the shift from VUCA to BANI—brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible—demands new approaches. They explore why leaders become bottlenecks when they stay at the center of every decision, and why building adaptive, mission-driven organizations is critical. Bill challenges conventional leadership training, emphasizing that impact comes not from holding authority but from giving it away, developing others, and cultivating courage to step back while letting teams thrive. Bill Flynn explains how leaders can “fire themselves” from daily operations by identifying tasks they love versus those they loathe and then delegating, automating, or postponing the low-value work. He stresses building decision-making systems and teaching teams how to learn effectively, drawing on neuroscience principles like the AGES model. Emotions are another focus: understanding and expanding emotional vocabulary helps leaders manage themselves and their teams more effectively. By stepping back, leaders can focus on high-impact work, increase engagement, and create organizations that run smoothly without their constant oversight.   About Bill Flynn: Bill Flynn from Massachusetts is a business growth strategist, executive coach, and author who helps leaders scale without becoming the bottleneck. With over 30 years of executive experience—including multiple VP of Sales and CMO roles, two IPOs, and several acquisitions—he brings a practical, systems-driven approach to leadership. Bill is the author of Further, Faster and the forthcoming The Hero Trap, where he challenges the idea that great leaders must do it all. Instead, he teaches leaders how to shift from “hero” to “architect” by building Performance Operating Systems that enable teams to perform at a high level without constant oversight. Through his work, Bill helps organizations increase decision velocity, strengthen teams, and drive sustainable growth. www.catalystgrowthadvisors.com www.linkedin.com/in/billflynnpublic www.catalystgrowthadvisors.com/books   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heather Vickery didn’t follow a straight path—she built success across nonprofit leadership, luxury events, and entrepreneurship, before a personal shift forced her to rethink everything. What looked “successful” wasn’t aligned. That moment pushed her into deep self-work, where coaching found her—and where tools like Human Design started to make sense of how she was naturally wired to lead, work, and make decisions. We go into Human Design as a practical lens for self-leadership—understanding your energy, your decision-making, and why forcing yourself into the wrong way of operating creates burnout. We also unpack overperformance, subconscious patterns, and the EASE framework—and why grounding yourself, working with your emotions, and leading in a way that actually fits you is what allows you to lead others effectively, without pressure or force. About Heather Vickery: Heather Vickery from Illinois helps people go from pressure-filled lives to pleasurable ones so they can be successful with ease—holding more and feeling like they carry less. As a renowned Transformation Coach, Certified Human Design Guide, and Board-Certified NLP Practitioner, Heather leverages two decades of entrepreneurial and leadership experience to help women and queer folks lead from embodied joy. She helps clients unwire all the stories society has laid on them so they can lead authentically and love their life. As a respected author, keynote speaker, Broadway producer, and global podcast host, Heather champions everyday bravery and self-empowerment worldwide. She’s also the executive producer and co-host of the award-nominated podcast, Was it Chance?—The show about taking intentional risk for creative success. www.vickeryandco.com www.vickeryandco.com/social www.wasitchance.com https://vickeryandco.com/shop   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.