Stephen's guest this week is Christopher Hossfeld. Chris didn't learn leadership in a classroom—he spent nearly 30 years in environments where waiting wasn't an option and getting it wrong had major consequences. A retired U.S. Army Colonel, combat veteran, and former faculty member at the Army War College, Chris built his career leading in high-pressure situations where information was incomplete and decisions had to be made anyway. That's where he learned how leaders actually think, decide, and perform when it matters. Today, he brings those lessons into the business world as the founder of Barrel Strength Leadership. Instead of lectures, he takes executives into immersive environments—often on historic battlefields— where they step into complex decisions and work through them in real time. Chris doesn't teach leadership as theory—he puts people in positions where they have to make the call, and shows them what it takes to get it right.

Stephen's guest this week is Jami Smith. Jami has a passion for helping People leaders, founders, and scaling teams design the People Operations systems, internal communication rhythms, and culture practices that support growth. Listen in to learn the importance of promoting happiness in the workplace through Leading with Love.

Stephen's guest this week is Neil Thubron. Neil is an executive coach, leadership mentor and sales performance expert dedicated to transforming the professional and personal lives of executives and business leaders. Listen in as Neil explores setting bigger goals, staying disciplined when motivation drops, and what endurance challenges teach about business and life.

Joining Stephen this week is Mikael Avatar. Mikael is a Paralympic record-breaker and transformational coach whose work centers on resilience, adversity, and personal reinvention. You don't want to miss his incredible story. Listen in as Mikael explores rebuilding after major setbacks, what elite performance teaches about everyday resilience, and how people can redefine what is possible in their own lives.

Stephen's guest this week is Stephanie Valentine. Stephanie is the founder of SV Living, a modern lifestyle and storytelling platform that blends healthy living with emotional wellness. With a background in holistic nutrition and clinical hypnosis, she brings a refreshing, thoughtful voice to conversations about slow living, reinvention, self-care, and building a brand with heart. Listen in to hear her story and learn some valuable tips for building a brand rooted in physical and emotional wellness.

Stephen's guest this week is Chris Carter. Chris is a Speaker, Advisor and has a passion for helping Business Leaders Understand SAP, AI & Digital Transformation. You don't want to miss his positive energy as Chris shares some Awesome ideas on how we as entrepreneurs can simplify our technology life.

Stephen's guest this week is Dr. Deb Butler. Dr. Deb is a Certified Master Weight Loss and Life Coach who has also taught at The Life Coach School for Brooke Castillo. Prior to coaching, she spent 30 years as a Board-Certified Chiropractor, Nutritionist, and Acupuncturist. She is also the host of the podcast ThINNER Peace in Menopause and Beyond. She spent decades struggling with weight and yo-yo dieting. After her last diet at age 50, she freed herself from diet culture and developed a program to help other women do the same. Listen in to hear her strategies for developing a Mindset for Weight Loss.

Joining Stephen this week is Sam Yeruva. Sam is on a mission to make technology accessible to hospitals. Digitizing processes in the healthcare industry can lead to significant advancements in efficiency, patient care, and overall outcomes. His company is committed to providing value to patients and medical professionals, creating a more efficient, patient-centered, and technologically advanced healthcare ecosystem. In this discussion, Sam spotlights Empathy Driven Leadership as a primary ingredient to success.

Stephen's guest this week is Jason Fishman. Jason brings more than 15 years of digital marketing and growth experience, and as CEO of Digital Niche Agency, he's led teams that have scaled 900-plus clients while helping over 500 online capital campaigns collectively raise nine figures. In this session, Jason walks through how founders with limited budgets can use digital channels to attract investors, run creative tests, and build community while growing revenue.

Joining Stephen this week are two powerhouses in the area of Healthcare Executive Search and Assignment. Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley share their insights on why the first 90 days often determine long‑term leadership success, common mistakes new leaders make when stepping into a new role, and the importance of listening before making major changes. Listen in to learn important characteristics and skills that will benefit new leaders, transitioning leaders and seasoned leaders.