"Think carefully about where you want to go. Make plans, but hold them lightly."  - Dr. Sunil Raheja   Do you repeatedly get in the way of your own progress? Find it easier to blame others than to change yourself? If so, today's podcast episode is for you. We'll hear from Dr. Sunil Raheja, a psychiatrist and executive coach, and dig into his book, "Dancing With Wisdom: A Sacred Quest to Restore Meaning, Purpose and Fun to Your Life and Work." In this episode, you'll learn: Why the...

"Where you read information isn't where you need information."  - Mark Herschberg Do you ever find yourself consuming great content, but then struggling to find it later when you actually need it? If so, today's episode is for you! MIT instructor Mark Herschberg makes a return visit to the show to discuss his innovative new platform, Brain Bump. In this episode, you'll learn: - How powerful peer learning can be for your development - Why the content we all consume is rarely accessible in...

"Create the vision, and step back."  - Karl Hebenstreit PhD Are you intrigued by the Enneagram? A believer or a skeptic? Today is the first episode of The New Leader Podcast for 2023, and my special guest is Karl Hebenstreit PhD. I was skeptical when approached about this topic, but glad I kept an open mind as we had a really interesting chat. Karl is an executive coach, speaker, and organizational development consultant, and author of the book, "Taking Care of Business with The...

"Now is the time to set yourself apart. Don't wait to be rescued or magically promoted - take back control."  - Ian Daley It's the final episode of The New Leader Podcast for 2022 - our 4th season! As we start to wind down another year in this crazy world, I want to share a special offer for my podcast listeners. I have something that can help you elevate your career in 2023 and beyond...at a significant discount ;) It's my way of saying thank you for listening - all the posts, comments,...

"Many of us forget to be in service to the most important person in our lives - ourselves." - Earle G. Hall Do you find vulnerability scary? Have you ever been told you need to become more self-aware? Then today's episode is for you! My guest is Earle G. Hall, CEO of AXES.ai, a fintech company present in over 40 countries dedicated to the eradication of money laundering, addictive gambling, and illicit activities. I took furious notes during this interview because when you've traveled to...

"There's no easy way to make hard decisions." - Jacques Lopez Are you a leader who has to sell to/collaborate with leaders outside your organization? If so, the latest episode of The New Leader Podcast is for you! My guest today is Jacques Lopez, Sr Director North American Channels at Veracode. Jacques holds a BSc from Northeastern University and a MBA from Dalhousie University. And, we used to work as doormen at a campus bar way back when. It was a blast to trade a few stories back and...

"Perfection equals disconnection." - Dr. Michelle K. Johnston Are you a perfectionist? Do you struggle to connect with your team? Your boss? If so, the latest episode of The New Leader Podcast is for you! My guest today is Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, author of The Seismic Shift in Leadership. Michelle holds a PhD in Communications from Louisiana State University, is a member of the MG100 Coaches group, and serves as the Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University New Orleans. An absolute...

"Get up and meet people!" - Joe Kwon The latest episode of The New Leader Podcast is here! My guest today is Joe Kwon, who's also known as "The Connection Counselor." He is a privacy attorney, coach, podcast host, and currently Associate Director, Global Quality & Risk Management at KPMG (US). And, he is a genuinely good human being! Joe is also an author, and today we dig into his excellent book, "Unlock Your Executive Presence." In this episode you'll learn: The importance of...

The latest episode of The New Leader Podcast is here!  My guest is the one and only, Tom Kolditz. I cannot recall an episode that included so many actionable pieces of advice. It was truly a pleasure to hear his perspective on what leadership skills are needed for the next generation. Grab a pen! Tom's resume is stacked, but here's a snapshot: - Highly experienced professional public speaker, and global expert in leading in crisis and in extreme circumstances - Retired Army general...

"If you solve the problem on the whiteboard, you're only 10% of the way there." - Greg Rice Sometimes I'm lucky to listen to a leader who walks the talk. Someone who exemplifies leadership in all they do, and genuinely cares about treating people right. The type of leader you'd want to work with, and work for. That person is today's guest, Co-President of Klick Health, Greg Rice. He shares valuable insights from his career journey, from his early days as a new pharmacist to being part of...

"Slow, fast, slow is how you grow."   You know those moments when you're chatting with someone, and it's so interesting that time just flies by? That's how I felt when speaking with Whitney Johnson!   In today's episode "Smart Growth: How Managers Can Grow Themselves, Their People, and Their Business" Whitney talks about her brand new book, Smart Growth, and how new managers can use it to create a breakthrough in 2022.   Whitney was named one of the top ten most influential management...

My guest today is Mark A. Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit - Essential Skills For Success That No One Taught You. Mark received his BSc in Electrical Engineering and a MEng from MIT, and has been a MIT instructor for the last 20 years.   Have you ever encountered workplace skills you were told were important, yet no one helped you develop them? Mark's book helps you master these vital skills that can yield outsized returns for your career and your income.   In this episode you'll...

"Your job is to learn and understand, not know everything." - Christopher Littlefield Today my guest is Christopher Littlefield, international speaker, author, and founder of Beyond Thank You. Chris' company is a training and consulting firm specializing in employee appreciation, recognition, and workplace culture. He is a writing contributor to both HBR and Forbes, as well as being a genuinely good human! Today he sits down with us to discuss how you, as a leader, can level up your employee...

"Don't be afraid to make a mistake." - Lisa Bowman When employees experience toxic culture and harassment at work, it's often swept under the rug Not today. My special guest is Lisa Bowman, author of Harrasshole: A Cautionary Tale of My Time at America's Favorite Charity. Lisa bravely shares her story of being an award-winning Chief Marketing Officer in a highly dysfunctional workplace. It takes a lot of courage to call out this type of BS publicly, and Lisa is not afraid to lay it on the...

"If you solve the problem on the whiteboard, you're only 10% of the way there." - Greg Rice Sometimes I'm lucky to listen to a leader who walks the talk. Someone who exemplifies leadership in all they do, and genuinely cares about treating people right. The type of leader you'd want to work with, and work for. That person is today's guest, Co-President of Klick Health, Greg Rice. He shares valuable insights from his career journey, from his early days as a new pharmacist to being part of...

"Your job is to learn and understand, not know everything." - Christopher Littlefield Today my guest is Christopher Littlefield, international speaker, author, and founder of Beyond Thank You. Chris' company is a training and consulting firm specializing in employee appreciation, recognition, and workplace culture. He is a writing contributor to both HBR and Forbes, as well as being a genuinely good human! Today he sits down with us to discuss how you, as a leader, can level up your employee...

What does the future of work have in store for us? It's a question pondered by many. Lots of opinions, far less data. Today my guest is Eric Termuende, whose company has quantified much of that chatter into tangible insights. As a well-known corporate keynote speaker (400+ speeches), he's observed the changes companies are experiencing, and can share what leading organizations are doing to chart a path forward. Want to learn what you can do to help grow your team and deliver results, in an...

If you haven't been living under a rock for the last few years, you've heard some version of the question, "Why do so many incompetent men get promoted?"    It's a fascinating question. Mostly because we've all seen it in action.   If you'd like to hear a brutally honest assessment of lacklustre male CEOs, today's episode is for you. My guest is Denise Conroy, former SVP Marketing at HGTV, and former EVP, Marketing & Research at Outdoor Channel. Denise is currently CEO of Themy LLC, a...

"Have the courage to be wrong. And right!"   As a new leader, are you curious about what happens in the C-suite? Interested in learning astute lessons from someone who's been coaching executives at the highest level?   Today my guest is CB Bowman, who was named one of the Top 50 coaches in the world by Thinkers50. She is a keynote speaker and CEO of Courage Consultant. In this episode, CB will reveal the best lessons she curated from her time as an executive coach - and how new leaders...

As a leader, have you ever struggled to communicate your vision? Are you puzzled when others don't quite understand what you are trying to convey? Then this episode is for you!   Today my guest is Todd Cherches, author of VisuaLeadership, and he'll help you leverage the power of visual thinking, not only in your leadership role but also in life.   Todd is the CEO and co-founder of BigBlueGumball LLC, an NYC-based management and leadership consulting, training, and executive coaching firm....

"When you are a leader or a manager, you are on stage." Are you leading in a startup environment? Then this episode of The New Leader Podcast is for you! Today our special guest is Alisa Cohn, and we're chatting about her latest book, "From Start Up To Grown Up: Grow Your Leadership To Grow Your Business"   Alisa's clients include Venmo, Squarespace, Etsy, Novartis and more. She was named the #1 start up coach in the world at the 2019 Thinkers50 MG100 Coaches Award. Alisa regularly writes...

"Slow, fast, slow is how you grow."   You know those moments when you're chatting with someone, and it's so interesting that time just flies by? That's how I felt when speaking with Whitney Johnson!   In today's episode "Smart Growth: How Managers Can Grow Themselves, Their People, and Their Business" Whitney talks about her brand new book, Smart Growth, and how new managers can use it to create a breakthrough in 2022.   Whitney was named one of the top ten most influential management...

"Do not let other people dictate your path."   What do astronauts, Olympic champions, and Nobel laureates do differently that allows them to achieve at such a high level? My guest today is Dr. Ruth Gotian, and she will reveal the four attributes common to all high achievers - and how you can build this into your life!   It was clear from the minute I met Ruth that she was passionate and committed to studying excellence, and helping others benefit from it. Ruth is the Chief Learning...

My guest today is Mark A. Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit - Essential Skills For Success That No One Taught You. In this episode you'll learn: The powerful effect of career planning, and how to construct an actionable career plan now How to effectively communicate with people from any background How ethics can guide you through common challenges you are sure to face at some point Mark's reflective lessons as a new manager....and more!