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April 9, 2025

Episode 262 is now live! #growthready #performancedevelopment #mindsetshift #podcast #growthhack

🎯 What does it REALLY mean to be growth ready? Philippe Bouissou—entrepreneur, investor, and former Apple exec—breaks it down in one word: ALIGNMENT. Not just a buzzword. It’s the difference between growth... and irrelevance. 💬 “If your business isn’t aligned with your market, you’re leaving potential on the table. Period.”…

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April 9, 2025

Episode 262: Alignment Over Everything: Unlocking True Business Growth with Philippe Bouissou, PhD

👤 About the Guest: Philippe Bouissou is a seasoned entrepreneur, growth expert, and former Apple executive who worked directly with Steve Jobs. With a PhD in physics and over 35 years of experience across 23 boards, Philippe is the founder of Blue Dots Partners and author of the critically acclaimed…

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April 9, 2025

Episode 262: Alignment Over Everything: Unlocking True Business Growth with Philippe Bouissou, PhD

About the Guest: Philippe Bouissou is a seasoned entrepreneur, growth expert, and former Apple executive who worked directly with Steve Jobs. With a PhD in physics and over 35 years of experience across 23 boards, Philippe is the founder of Blue Dots Partners and author of the critically acclaimed book…

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April 4, 2025

We all have that ONE thing that holds us back… #HighPerformance #Procrastination #MindsetShift

We all have that ONE thing that holds us back… For me? It’s procrastination. 🧠 But I stopped fighting it, and started learning from it. Here’s how I turned procrastination into a tool for growth. ⏳💥 #GrowthReady #HighPerformance #Procrastination #MindsetShift #Leadership #SelfAwareness #Shorts

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April 3, 2025

Episode 261: Finding the Right Balance for Growth with Dr. Denis Cauvier

About the Guest: Dr. Denis Cauvier is a globally recognized expert in leadership, personal growth, and executive coaching. With nearly 40 years of experience, he has worked in over 60 countries, authored 26 books (with more on the way), and has been a sought-after keynote speaker and advisor to top…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 260: The Mental Conditioning Playbook with Collin Henderson

About the Guest: Collin Henderson is a high-performance coach, speaker, and the founder of Master Your Mindset, where he helps athletes, executives, and leaders build mental toughness and confidence. A former college athlete turned top-performing sales professional, Collin took his passion for mindset coaching and built a platform that trains…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 259: Leaning Into Imperfect Action with Kristin Gutierrez

About the Guest: Kristin Gutierrez is a sales expert turned entrepreneur who helps coaches, consultants, and course creators package their expertise into high-value offers—without burning out in implementation. After an unexpected layoff from her six-figure VP of Sales role in 2023, she pivoted immediately, landing her first consulting client the…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 258: Leading with Purpose: Craig Coyle on Overcoming Resistance and Building Resilient Teams

About the Guest: Craig Coyle is a former Apache helicopter pilot, West Point graduate, and leadership expert. After serving in the military and transitioning to the aerospace industry, Craig saw firsthand the recurring leadership and workforce challenges organizations face. He founded Operation Lead, a company that helps businesses navigate leadership…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 257: Beyond Resilience: How to Recover from Burnout and Build Bounce Back Ability with Ca...

About the Guest Cait Donovan is a burnout recovery expert, acupuncturist, speaker, and host of Fried the Burnout Podcast. With a background in Chinese medicine and a deep understanding of resilience, Cait helps high performers recognize, recover from, and prevent burnout by cultivating self-awareness, setting boundaries, and redefining success. About…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 256: The Power of Resilience: Kenneth Lo on Facing Adversity, AI, and Growth

About the Guest: Kenneth Lo is a two-time world championship track cyclist turned AI strategist and entrepreneur. As the co-founder of Zen Business AI, he helps organizations leverage artificial intelligence to scale operations and optimize growth. However, Kenneth’s most profound journey in recent years has been a deeply personal one…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 255: Mastering Growth & Mentorship with Glenn Leifheit

About the Guest: Glenn Leifheit is a technology leader at Microsoft, a podcast host, and a dedicated mentor. With over 20 years in the tech industry, Glenn has embraced personal and professional growth while helping others navigate their own journeys. He hosts From Stuck to Growth and co-hosts Mentorship Live…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 254 - Embracing Failure, Breaking Stagnation, and Unlocking Growth with Frankie Russo

About the Guest: Frankie Russo is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author who specializes in business growth, innovation, and leadership. He has built and scaled multiple successful companies, including one that grew 60x in three years and was eventually acquired by a Fortune 500 company. Frankie is also deeply involved in…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 253: The Power of Growth and Letting Go with Larry Jackson

🎙️ About the Guest: Larry Jackson is a medical device sales expert with a background in professional fighting, including boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA. Coming from a tough upbringing, Larry has navigated personal and professional challenges with resilience, leading to a career in disruptive technology sales. His journey from fighting…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 252: Building Legacy Through Impact with Ed Dudley

About the Guest: ED Dudley is a passionate advocate for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, with over 20 years of experience in financial services. He co-founded Shining Light In Darkness, a nonprofit supporting underserved survivors, and has served as Interim Board Chair of United Against Slavery, advancing research…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 251: From High-Speed Decisions to Nonprofit Success: Hardy Smith on Being Growth Ready

About the Guest: Hardy Smith is a seasoned consultant, speaker, and author specializing in nonprofit governance and board engagement. With a background in NASCAR, he brings a unique perspective on strategy, anticipation, and leadership. Hardy is the author of Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game, a book dedicated to helping…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 250: Leadership, Courage, and Finding Fulfillment with Omar Halabieh

About the Guest: Omar Halabieh is a global technology executive with over 20 years of experience spanning telecom, energy, and payments. He currently serves as Director of Technology at Amazon Payment Services, overseeing payment experiences across the Middle East and Africa. Beyond his professional role, Omar is passionate about leadership…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 249 - Unmasking Authenticity: Challenging the Status Quo with Scott Ramey

About the Guest: Scott Ramey is the secret weapon for forward-thinking executives ready to elevate their communication and leadership skills. With over 20 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies to billions in new business, Scott’s innovative SPEAK Framework transforms leaders by helping them communicate with clarity, inspire action, and…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 248: The Strategic Power of Joy: Overcoming Barriers to Growth with Jennifer Gomez

About the Guest: Jen Gomez is a trailblazer in empowering female entrepreneurs to break free from self-doubt and unleash their full potential. With nearly a decade of experience coaching women on how to elevate their personal and professional brands, work holistically, and scale their businesses, Jen has become a trusted…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 247: Building Loyalty, Brand Identity, and Dominance with Ken Schmidt

About the Guest: Ken Schmidt, former director of communications for Harley-Davidson, is a renowned business strategist and speaker who helped transform the brand into a global icon. Known for his bold and entertaining style, Ken specializes in competition, brand positioning, and customer loyalty. His book, Make Some Noise: The Unconventional…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 246: Mindset, Generosity, and Building Legacy with Dany Martin

About the Guest: Dany Martin, a South Louisiana native now based in Shreveport, is passionate about empowering others through sound financial planning and positive leadership. With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Northwestern State University and an MBA from Louisiana Tech, Dany has built a career focused on exceeding client…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 245: Embracing Change, Failure, and Radical Honesty with Talia Bombola

About the Guest: Talia Bombola is an award-winning psychotherapist, podcast host, and professor of psychology. Known as The Confidence & Assertiveness Specialist™, Talia focuses on helping ambitious individuals enhance their self-worth, confidence, and assertiveness by rewiring their beliefs about themselves and the world around them. She believes that once we…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 244: Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Growth with Dallin Cooper

About the Guest: Dallin is an author, entrepreneur, and award-winning shepherd. From small towns in Wyoming to one of the largest cities in China, he has inspired audiences to embrace perspectives beyond their own. Recognized as an expert in Authority Magazine, Dallin helps organizations and leaders challenge assumptions and communicate…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 243: Leadership, Fulfillment, and Crisis Resilience with Rich Salon

About the Guest: Rich Salon is a seasoned HR expert, Career Transition Coach, author, and speaker with 25 years in corporate leadership roles at companies like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Circuit City. Known as “Rich-the-HR-Guy,” he specializes in fostering career fulfillment, employee engagement, and trust within organizations. Rich’s dedication…

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April 3, 2025

Episode 242: From Chaos to Clarity: Building a GrowthReady Mindset with Robert X. Fogarty

About the Guest: Robert X. Fogarty is a speaker, advocate, and social entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of Dear World, an organization dedicated to storytelling through powerful images and personal narratives. Since starting as an art project in New Orleans in 2010, Dear World has evolved into…

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