Chasing The Insights

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to innovative author Marcelo Calbucci.

Marcelo talks to us about the PRFAQ Framework.

Marcelo Calbucci is an accomplished entrepreneur, technologist, innovator, and author with over 25 years of experience driving change in the tech industry. His career spans some of the most influential technology companies in the world, including Microsoft and Amazon, where he held key leadership roles and contributed to high-impact projects.

Marcelo is best known for his unique ability to bridge the gap between technical excellence and visionary entrepreneurship. He has founded and led several successful startups across Seattle and London, navigating the challenges of early-stage growth, product-market fit, and scaling in competitive markets. His ventures reflect a deep commitment to solving real-world problems through technology, always with a strong focus on user experience and innovation.

A respected voice in the global tech community, Marcelo shares his insights through writing, public speaking, and mentorship. He brings not only technical expertise but also a strategic mindset and a passion for empowering the next generation of founders and engineers.

Whether he's building products, mentoring startups, or speaking on the future of tech, Marcelo Calbucci continues to inspire through his relentless curiosity, resilience, and dedication to creating meaningful impact through innovation.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to award-winning author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith.

Dr. Saundra talks to us about Being Fully Known.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author.

She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women's Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com.

She is the author of numerous books including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life.

Her newest book is Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and scientist Dr. Abbie Maroño.

Dr. Abbie talks to us about myths about shame and empowerment.

Dr. Abbie Maroño is both a scientist and a practitioner in the field of human behavior. The United States Department of State has recognized her international acclaim and record of extraordinary achievements, placing her in the top 1% of her field.

Underscoring her recognized expertise, Dr. Abbie has been invited to provide specialized behavior analysis training for elite units such as the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This prestigious group includes agents from the US Secret Service, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and local law enforcement agencies.

Having completed her PhD in Psychology, Dr. Abbie became a Professor of Psychology by the age of 23. She is now the Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC, and specializes in behavior analysis. A regular contributor to Forbes and Apple News, Abbie has also been featured on BBC News, WIRED, and Forbes Breaking News.

She is an active member of several internationally recognized research groups and was awarded Reviewer of the Year in 2020 for her significant contribution to the academic community. Additionally, she is an author, expert consultant, coach, and a TEDx speaker.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Speech-Language expert James Burden.

James talks to us about meeting clients "where they are" in their journey.

James Burden is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Stuttering Blueprint, a specialized program designed to help professionals and entrepreneurs who stutter silence self-doubt and communicate confidently. With years of experience in speech therapy, James has guided numerous individuals in assessing their communication habits, regulating their reactions, and building lasting self-confidence.

James's journey began with his involvement in a prolonged-speech group therapy program, where he observed remarkable improvements in adults who achieved near-perfect fluency. Yet, a pivotal experience with a client who struggled despite traditional methods led James to reevaluate his approach. Recognizing the limitations of focusing solely on speech techniques, he sought deeper solutions.

His perspective dramatically shifted after consulting with leaders in stuttering advocacy, particularly a former president of BCAPS, who introduced him to the concept of stuttering as an expression of neurodiversity rather than merely a disorder. This profound insight inspired James to adopt a holistic, acceptance-based approach that empowers clients to manage their stuttering by addressing self-doubt, regulating reactions, and fostering genuine self-acceptance.

Today, James passionately supports his clients in transforming their relationship with stuttering, moving beyond self-doubt toward confidence and professional success.

You can connect with James here:

Website: https://www.stutteringblueprint.com/register-ig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuttering_blueprint/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/James-Burden-Stuttering-Blueprint-61553115650878/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to landscape designer extraordinaire Steve Griggs.

Steve talks to us about client relations marketing.

Steve Griggs is a designer and builder of custom outdoor living spaces in the toughest market on the planet New York City.

Steve Griggs brings decades of experience and passion to every design challenge. His out-of-the-ordinary attention to detail and the way he provides a flawless customer experience has brought him the attention of many famous media outlets and personalities.

Dr. Oz himself chose him to design and build his pool and backyard. Steve has been featured online and on TV alongside celebrities like Grant Cardone, Barbara Corcoran, and more.

His ultimate goal is to provide the best landscaping and design services in the entire Tri-State area, so that more people can have fulfilling lives enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.

Steve is not your typical landscape designer. He's been getting dirt on his hands ever since he was 16, cutting grass to earn some bucks. Working hard got him through school, where he got advanced landscaping degrees from Mississippi State University and SUNY Cobleskill College of Environmental Design and Horticulture.

He founded Steve Griggs Design when he was 25. Having previously worked with his father in the industry, he got some powerful values instilled in him: make no excuses, keep your promises, respect the deadline, and make things happen for the client. But what he saw happening in the industry was a different story.

He decided to change the status quo for good. This customer-centric approach got him the reputation of the best landscape designer in New York.

Steve brings charm and a genuine New Yorker spirit to every project. He knows that every successful project always started with caring about the customer and listening.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to marketing guru John Anghelache.

John talks to us about social media and content monetization.

Since 2002, John Anghelache has been helping creators, influencers and experts monetize their social media. He is responsible for generating over $100-million in various niches. He has worked on projects for major brands including: Charles Payne, Wall Street legend and FOX Business host... Marcus Lemonis, star of The Profit... Dave Seymour, star of A&E's Flipping Boston and many others.

John's passion is helping growing brands with raving fan audiences to monetize their social media presence. And he and his team do so on a performance basis.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Mindful Leader Pankaj Singh.

Pankaj talks to us about Mindful Leadership.

Pankaj Singh is a visionary leader who's spent over 20 years revolutionizing businesses and building high performance teams. As a former C-suite executive, he's driven double-digit growth, streamlined operations, and transformed organizations worldwide. But his real power comes from something unexpected: Mindfulness.

Raised in an affluent family in India, Sing mastered classical music by age 13 but was restless. At 14, he was sent to train under a lama, where he first discovered the profound impact of mindfulness. Fast forward to 2020, His passion for mindful leadership was ignited during a high-pressure ransomware crisis early in his career. Faced with the overwhelming stress of guiding his team through uncharted territory, he turned to mindfulness to anchor himself. That pivotal experience revealed the transformative power of presence, empathy, and emotional intelligence in leadership—and it inspired his life's mission to share these tools with others.

Today, Sing is an advocate for redefining leadership in a fast-paced world. His signature frameworks, The Ascendancy Action™ System and Mindful Leadership Mastery Compass™, equip leaders to transcend stress, foster resilience, and cultivate authenticity. Whether inspiring audiences through keynote speeches, mentoring teams, or crafting leadership roadmaps, Sing's vision is clear: to empower leaders to transform challenges into opportunities and lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author Walt Pickut.

Walt talks to us about the journey of writing a book.

Walt Pickut is a seasoned journalist, author, and freelance writer with an impressive track record spanning healthcare, the natural sciences, journalism, and creative writing.

Through his business, Fresh Ink Writing Services, Walt has penned more than 1,300 feature articles, essays, editorials, and content pieces for newspapers, journals, and online platforms over the past 15 years. He has also authored and ghostwritten books, including memoirs and first-person accounts of notable figures in U.S. history, as well as medical books on LASIK and vascular surgery.

With a dual background in communications and healthcare, Walt holds degrees in communications, biology, chemistry, and medical physiology. His medical expertise includes board certifications in respiratory care, sleep disorders, and polysomnography, with experience in clinical practice, hospital leadership, and medical education. In addition, he has taught broadcast journalism and public speaking at the university level and has hosted his own radio programs as an on-air commentator.

Walt is an active member of prestigious writing organizations, including the American Society of Journalists and Authors, The Authors Guild, and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also a board member at the Martz-Kohl Astronomical Observatory, where he collaborates with NASA scientists and educators on projects related to astronomy and space travel.

Currently based in Jamestown, New York—hometown of comedy legend Lucille Ball and Nuremberg prosecutor Robert H. Jackson—Walt enjoys hiking, camping, and gardening in his free time. He is passionate about ethical storytelling and high-quality research, ensuring that all of his writing adheres to the strictest standards of accuracy and authenticity.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and entrepreneur Jon Bassford.

Jon talks to us about the curious leader.

Jon Bassford is an operations professional and entrepreneur driven by his Curiosity!

Curiosity is his super power and it has driven his personal and professional advancement.

After law school, Jon put this curiosity to work launching, managing, and improving operations for venture backed startups to global nonprofits with impact! For Jon, there is nothing that curiosity can't help.

Today, Jon is known for his curiosity-driven leadership, helping organizations and individuals innovate, change, and grow through by adopting Curiosity as their superpower.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Gaby Jordan.

Gaby talks to us about Aligning Teams for Exponential Results.

Gaby Jordan is the CEO of Source Elements Group and the President and Founder of Human Better EDU. She empowers executives and their teams to align cultures and achieve exponential business results.

With over 25 years of experience as an executive life coach, she has coached leaders in major companies and led the education division of a prominent coaching company.

Gaby's dedication to education began at a young age, inspired by her single mother's efforts. She was the first in her family to attend college and law school.

Gaby founded Human Better EDU to continue her vision of transformative education. She has led programs in over 80 universities and institutions, including MIT, LSE, Stanford, NYU, and Columbia.

Her approach fosters responsible community members by bringing agency and tools to students' lives. Gaby lives in NYC with her husband Robert, where they enjoy making music together as singers.