Erika Butler welcomes executive coach Karen Wilson to discuss the leadership practices that strengthen organizations. Together, they explore communication, leadership alignment, strategic prioritization, executive coaching, and the importance of courageous conversations, delegation, and long-term legacy in developing effective leaders and high-performing teams.

On this episode of Go Higher, host Erika Butler welcomes Lisa Zwicki, Chief Strategy Officer at SmartAcre, for an insightful conversation about using artificial intelligence to accelerate business growth without sacrificing authenticity. Together, they explore how AI can help companies generate higher-quality leads, strengthen marketing strategies, improve customer messaging, and empower leadership teams to make smarter decisions.

Lisa shares practical advice on implementing AI responsibly, creating effective AI policies, refining brand messaging, and using tools like ChatGPT and NotebookLM to streamline workflows while maintaining a genuine human connection. The discussion also covers leadership, company culture, work-life harmony, and building organizations where people and performance thrive together.

Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or executive looking to embrace AI with confidence, this episode delivers actionable strategies to help you scale your business, lead with purpose, and build lasting relationships through authentic communication.

In this inspiring episode of Go Higher, host Erika Butler welcomes Jasmine Davis, Founder and CEO of Pretty Talk LLC, for a powerful conversation about leadership, communication, and the transformative impact of brave conversations.

Drawing from her experience in youth development, mentorship, and leadership training, Jasmine shares how authentic communication can strengthen individuals, teams, schools, and communities. Together, Erika and Jasmine explore the importance of creating safe spaces for honest dialogue, building trust through empathy and accountability, and helping young people develop confidence, character, and resilience.

The discussion dives into practical leadership strategies for navigating difficult conversations, improving workplace culture, increasing employee engagement, and fostering environments where people feel heard, valued, and empowered to contribute. Jasmine also introduces the core principles behind the Pretty Talk framework, emphasizing growth mindset, personal responsibility, consideration for others, and the power of finding agreements even when resolutions seem difficult.

In this empowering episode of Go Higher, host Erika Butler sits down with Aurora Brunovsky, Senior HR Business Partner and CEO & Co-Founder of Give Back Lehigh Valley, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, community impact, and the courage to pursue a vision.

Aurora shares her journey from a passion for helping people to building a successful career in human resources while growing a nonprofit organization that has raised nearly $200,000 to support local communities. Together, Erika and Aurora explore the importance of accountability in leadership, building trust within organizations, creating healthy workplace cultures, and leading with empathy and transparency.

Discover powerful leadership insights on the Go Hire Show (Aired 03-26-26) as Erika Butler sits down with global experts to explore entrepreneurship, team development, and cultural leadership. Learn how successful leaders overcome challenges, build high-performing teams, and lead with confidence in diverse environments.

This episode features real-world strategies on resilience, “failing forward,” and creating strong business cultures that drive growth. From entrepreneurship journeys to leadership development tools like DISC and intercultural intelligence, gain actionable advice to elevate your career, business, and mindset.

Watch now on NowMedia TV and stream on Roku, Apple TV, SiriusXM, and more. Stay connected for weekly episodes focused on leadership, business growth, and personal development.

On this episode of Go Hire with Erika Butler, aired March 12, 2026, discover powerful leadership strategies for building high-performing teams, improving team communication, and leading with greater cultural agility. Erika is joined by expert guests Linda Burett and Marco Blankenberg to explore team coaching, conflict resolution, organizational culture, facilitation skills, and intercultural leadership. Learn how trust, clarity, emotional intelligence, and global awareness can transform the way leaders guide teams and create lasting impact in business and life. Watch Go Hire on Now Media Television for practical tools, expert insights, and real conversations designed to help you grow as a leader.

Join Erika Butler on Go Higher (aired 01-08-26) as she dives into leadership, HR strategies, and employee benefits with top experts. Discover how Gloria, a Fortune 500 leader and new mother, navigates multicultural teams, work-life balance, and inclusive leadership. Learn actionable tips for building team culture, fostering resilience, and integrating family and career growth.

Also featuring Nicole Anderson, founder of Mend HR Solutions, who shares cost-effective HR solutions for small to mid-size businesses, from building policies to leveraging managed HR and SHRM resources. Plus, Dan Ros provides insights into affordable health benefits, telehealth, mental health support, and wellness tools for employees.

Start the new year with clarity, courage, and purpose. In this episode of Go Higher, aired January 8, 2025, host Erika Butler explores what it takes to lead with confidence, resilience, and intention in a season of growth and change. This inspiring conversation focuses on redefining leadership beyond titles, embracing courage in the face of fear, and building momentum for both personal and professional success. Designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals at every stage, this episode delivers practical insights to help you set the tone for a powerful year ahead. Watch Go Higher on Now Media Television and stream it on Roku, Apple TV, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and all major platforms.

True leadership goes beyond titles—it’s about clarity, connection, and leading with purpose. In this powerful episode of Go Higher, aired on 12-18-25, host Erika Butler guides an insightful conversation on emotional intelligence, intercultural awareness, and what it truly takes to lead in today’s fast-paced, diverse world.

This episode explores how leaders can navigate difficult conversations, manage emotions in high-pressure environments, and build trust across cultural differences. Viewers gain practical leadership tools to move beyond surface-level productivity and create meaningful impact in teams, organizations, and communities.

From understanding human behavior to fostering empathy, accountability, and global collaboration, Go Higher challenges leaders to rise with courage, curiosity, and intention.

Streaming on Now Media Television, this episode delivers real conversations, real strategies, and real growth for leaders ready to elevate their influence in business and life.

In this impactful episode, host Erika Butler sits down with veteran business coach, broadcaster, and founder of Positioning Systems Douglas Wick for a powerful conversation about leadership, delegation, and sustainable growth. With more than 40 years of experience coaching leaders and scaling organizations, Douglas shares hard-earned insights on why so many leaders struggle to let go—and how carrying everything alone quietly limits both personal freedom and business success.

Douglas explains how control, perfectionism, and fear of trust often turn leaders into bottlenecks, preventing teams from growing and organizations from scaling. Drawing from his work with over 250 companies, as well as his personal journey as an acute myeloid leukemia survivor, he reframes leadership as the ability to get results through others not by doing everything yourself.