Intentional Leader Podcast

Intentional Leader Podcast

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Intentional Leader Podcast episodes

  • Reclaiming Home, Health, and Happiness: A Conversation with Mitchell Osmond
    In this powerful episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with high-performance coach and founder of Dad Nation, Mitchell Osmond. Mitchell shares his raw, transformational journey—from being 60 pounds overweight, $100K in debt, and near divorce, to rebuilding his marriage, health, faith, and finances. Discover how a fight and a funeral became his wake-up calls. Mitchell dives into the importance of male vulnerability, healthy masculinity, spiritual leadership, and building your “Iron Five”—a close circle of men who call you higher. This conversation is a must-listen for men and women alike who want to lead powerfully at home and at work.🔗 Learn more about Mitchell and Dad Nation in the show notes below. #dadnation #intentionalleader #masculinity #faithandfamily #menshealth
    https://renogize.comhttps://intentionalleadernetwork.comhttps://seanolsonspeaks.com
    Website: https://www.dadnationco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadnationcoFREE GIFT: THE CONNECTION CODE™: 50 questions to spark the fun and get the fire back: https://www.dadnationco.com/codePodcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/
    38 min
  • The Future of AI Search: Inside Llmtel with Dave Burnett
    In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Dave Burnett, CEO of AOK Marketing and PromotionalProducts.com. Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey—from running a liquor sampling business in college with 50 employees, to navigating the Great Recession, to building a digital marketing agency that now pioneers SEO for AI. He dives into leadership lessons learned from failure, persistence (like calling the same domain owner every six months for 16 years!), and the power of building resilient teams. You’ll also hear about his latest innovation, Llmtel, a groundbreaking tool that measures how businesses rank inside large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.🔗 Connect with Dave and explore his companies in the show notes. #leadership #entrepreneurship #AI #SEO #intentionalleader
    https://renogize.comhttps://intentionalleadernetwork.comhttps://seanolsonspeaks.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebburnett/https://aokmarketing.com/https://www.promotionalproducts.com/https://www.llmtel.com/
    43 min
  • Franchising and Focus: The Journey of BNI’s Global CEO
    In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI (Business Network International), former U.S. Marine, and a global franchise powerhouse. Mary shares her inspiring leadership journey—from military service to scaling billion-dollar brands—and reveals the core values that have shaped her success. Learn why authenticity, kindness, and strategic discipline matter more than ever in today’s leadership. She also dives into BNI's powerful impact on business networking and how entrepreneurs can generate real growth through referrals, discipline, and connection. Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a team, this episode will challenge how you think about influence, strategy, and casting your leadership shadow.🔗 Learn more about BNI and connect with Mary in the show notes below. #BNI #leadership #intentionalleader #networking #militarytobusiness
    https://renogize.comhttps://intentionalleadernetwork.comhttps://seanolsonspeaks.com
    www.bni.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-thompson-cfe-22074410/
    46 min
  • Join the Movement: Inside the Intentional Leader Network (Exclusive Launch Episode)
    In this special solo episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, host Sean Olson unveils the long-awaited launch of the Intentional Leader Network (ILN)—a game-changing subscription-based leadership development platform. Learn how ILN can transform your leadership journey with on-demand access to the Intentional Leader Blueprint course, bi-weekly live Zoom calls, and an interactive global community of leaders across industries. Sean breaks down the three rotating call formats—Content Calls, Tools Calls, and Hot-Seat Coaching—designed to help you apply actionable strategies, grow with others, and lead with purpose. Whether you’re an executive, emerging leader, or entrepreneur, ILN offers incredible value at just $97/month or $997/year, with bonuses and enterprise options available. Ready to lead with intention? Visit intentionalleadernetwork.com to join today.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment to help spread the word!
    https://renogize.comhttps://intentionalleadernetwork.comhttps://seanolsonspeaks.com
    21 min
  • Unlocking Human Potential: Elite Mindset Strategies for Leaders with Gary Chupik
    What happens when a former pastor becomes a top-tier mental performance coach for elite athletes and global business leaders? In this powerful episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Gary Chupik to explore his unique journey from ministry to mindset mastery. Gary shares how unlocking human potential starts with reframing frustration, managing emotional energy, and developing the mental toughness used by world-class performers. You’ll learn practical strategies like neutral thinking, the CAPE framework, and the Yerkes-Dodson scale for peak performance. Whether you’re leading a company, a team, or your own life—this conversation will help you operate at your best under pressure. Plus, discover why leadership isn’t about control—it’s about influence, belief, and rhythm. Don’t miss this actionable episode packed with real-world coaching insight and transformational leadership tools.
    👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes that help you lead with intention.
    https://renogize.comhttps://intentionalleadernetwork.comhttps://seanolsonspeaks.com
    www.garychupik.comwww.elitemindsetnation.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garychupik/Instagram: @elitemindset
    44 min
  • How to Launch, Scale, and Exit a 7-Figure Amazon Brand
    In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Neil Twa—e-commerce expert, business strategist, and founder of Voltage Digital Marketing. Neil shares the journey from corporate tech roles at IBM and Sprint PCS to becoming a multi-brand e-commerce entrepreneur. He reveals the hard-earned lessons behind affiliate marketing, building Amazon FBA businesses, and how to scale for profitable exits. Learn Neil's four pillars of e-commerce success, why most entrepreneurs fail to launch, and how to turn failure into wisdom. Whether you're a startup founder, solopreneur, or scaling CEO, this episode is packed with practical, no-fluff advice to help you think big, take action, and lead intentionally.🔗 Grab Neil’s book and connect with him via the links in the show notes. #ecommerce #leadership #amazonfba #intentionalleader #entrepreneurship
    https://renogize.comhttps://intentionalleadernetwork.comhttps://seanolsonspeaks.com
    [email protected]/neiltwa/Linkedin: neiltwaYT: NeilTwavoltage
    40 min
  • Helping Men Heal: Leadership lessons from Dr. Bernadette Atanga
    In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Dr. Bernadette Atanga—physician, international speaker, and author of Beneath the Armor: Eight Practical Strategies for Men to Embrace Vulnerability and Lead with Authentic Strength. Born in Cameroon and trained in Italy, Dr. Bernadette shares how her global medical journey shaped her leadership philosophy. She dives deep into emotional health, self-awareness, and why empowering men is key to building stronger families and communities. Learn the transformative power of forgiveness, tracking your pain, and how authentic leadership starts within. Whether you're a leader, parent, or partner, this conversation will challenge your thinking and inspire personal growth.🔗 Grab her book and connect with Dr. Bernadette in the show notes below. #leadership #mensmentalhealth #vulnerability #intentionalleader
    https://renogize.comhttps://intentionalleadernetwork.comhttps://seanolsonspeaks.com
    AtangaMD.comAmazon Link for “Beneath the Armor”https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1NYP2HH/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-atanga-md-083274327?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bm7QCbap4/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bm7QCbap4/?mibextid=wwXIfr
    40 min
  • Global Growth, Local Roots: The Entrepreneur Who Changed Mozambique’s Food Industry
    In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, host Sean Olson speaks with African entrepreneur and business visionary Mhmoud Charania, who built one of Mozambique’s largest food manufacturing companies and chairs the board of Crown Paints, East Africa’s top paint producer. From launching a maize mill post–civil war to employing over 2,200 people, Mahmoud shares how he earned trust across cultures, introduced pasta to Mozambique, and scaled both food and paint companies across multiple nations. Learn how intentional vision, unshakable discipline, and human-centered leadership shaped two industries and a generation of leaders. His insights on letting go, succession, and cross-border talent development are invaluable for any leader thinking bigger.🔗 Links to Mahmoud’s companies and LinkedIn are in the show notes! #Leadership #GlobalBusiness #Africa #Entrepreneurship #IntentionalLeader
    https://renogize.comhttps://intentionalleadernetwork.comhttps://seanolsonspeaks.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhamud-charania-24670057/https://www.merecindustries.com/en/https://www.crownpaints.co.ke/

    34 min
  • Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How to Future-Proof Your Leadership with Ted Santos
    In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Ted Santos—entrepreneur, author, and trusted advisor to CEOs—for a deep dive into disruptive leadership, building breakthrough strategies, and leading with accountability. Ted shares compelling stories of transforming operations through intentional questions, empowering teams to solve complex problems independently, and creating new revenue lines by listening to customer needs. He also explores how personal experiences shaped his leadership style, why conflict resolution is a critical leadership skill, and how love and business both require the same foundation: competency and communication. Learn how to lead with clarity, disrupt with purpose, and avoid becoming obsolete in a rapidly evolving world.
    www.renogize.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-santos-ab0107/https://www.facebook.com/p/Ted-Santos-100009168127211/https://turnaroundip.comhttps://www.igniteadvisorygroup.com/ted-santoshttps://www.amazon.com/Heres-Why-Cant-Find-Love/dp/1954819048/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K8SLMSQR4E77&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pO7Q1IPrRn5nNuM3SzVVIOY5GpTPuwQTOgu5eeNLTDMv30Jdoo54iIX8TQ77ZRItdfmkV8_pxGeY0M4p-9B3MDIbsd2gE6WkJvo2E1-yx_icAKyE5QDm9tIuiLDVg-4MVT3GX3ICbv9KhWntsrzeRdOKmvkI4WAlXsQ6p7ff3NgFhbxO9fqnCHARGgGNcDXfebp-iwXJIFfvRIRf-V93qu8B3oh-XD0sV5at4AcFxqo.7SfDvU_i2rARiaVo2Es5jdwnInm3Qu3_l0srBmeuJw0&dib_tag=se&keywords=ted+santos&qid=1746110912&sprefix=ted+santos%2Caps%2C273&sr=8-1
    41 min
  • From Microsoft to Intuit: Leadership Lessons from Tech Executive Eric Charran
    In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson talks with Eric Charran—technology executive, author, and leadership thinker—about his journey from coding at Microsoft to leading high-performing teams at Intuit. Eric shares lessons learned the hard way, including why being a great individual contributor doesn't always make you ready to manage others. You'll hear how he transformed painful leadership experiences into his new book, Have You Ever Had a Boss That…?, which identifies 9 toxic leadership archetypes like the Firefighter and the Attack Sub. Learn how to lead up, lead yourself, and avoid becoming the very leader you once struggled under. If you’ve ever had a bad boss—or been one—this episode is a must-listen. Don't forget to subscribe for more real leadership conversations!
    www.renogize.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcharran/instagram.com/@itsericcharran/https://www.amazon.com/Have-Ever-Boss-That-Dysfunctional/dp/1637427700
    44 min

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Leadership may come with a list of privileges. However, many often discover that being on top is somewhat lonely and challenging. Without knowing how to perform with intentionality, your team may see…