Lead Different Podcast

Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith is the Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan, where she leads efforts to inspire charitable giving and steward resources that support parishes, schools, and ministries across the Diocese of Saginaw. With a mission grounded in faith and community impact, she ensures donor generosity is managed responsibly and invested according to Catholic values—helping create a lasting legacy of service and spiritual growth for generations to come.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝙆𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙝:👇

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-smith-1b643522a/

🔹 https://www.facebook.com/kristin.smith.5872682

🔹 https://ccfmm.org

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Joellyn Cicciarelli: 

Joellyn Cicciarelli is the President and Publisher of Loyola Press and its imprint, 4U2B Books & Media. She brings deep senior-level leadership experience, with a proven ability to set vision and strategy, collaborate with boards, and oversee daily operations. Known for her self-driven and goal-oriented style, Joellyn leads by example—building efficient processes, motivating teams through collaboration, and consistently delivering results that provide strong ROI.

Her leadership is grounded in Jesuit values, aligning organizational goals with Loyola Press’s mission while fostering a culture of engagement, encouragement, and purpose.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝙅𝙤𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞:👇

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellyn-c-186425114/

🔹 https://www.facebook.com/joellyn.cicciarelli

🔹 https://www.loyolapress.com/

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John Spence:

John Spence is a globally recognized business expert, keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer with over 30 years of experience helping organizations—from midsize firms to Fortune 10 giants—solve complex challenges with clear, actionable strategies. 

At 26, John Spence became CEO of an international Rockefeller foundation, leading projects in 20 countries. Since then, he has led four companies and received numerous awards recognizing his work in leadership and business excellence.

He has been named a Top Global Thought Leader in Business Strategy, Coaching, and Culture by Thinkers360, and one of the Top Leadership Voices by LeadersHum, alongside Simon Sinek and Brené Brown.

Inc. Magazine listed him among the Top 100 Leadership Speakers, alongside Jim Collins, Patrick Lencioni, and Seth Godin. He has also been honored by Thinkers50, and the American Management Association named him one of America’s Top Leaders to Watch, alongside visionaries like Sergey Brin and Jeff Bezos.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚:👇

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbspence/

🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@JohnSpence

🔹 https://johnspence.com/

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Amy Bruske:

Amy Bruske is the President and Integrator at Kolbe Corp and a leading expert in applying the Kolbe Concept®—a powerful theory of instinct and performance. With a passion for human behavior and a mission to help people succeed by being themselves, she advises Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and fast-growing businesses. Amy is known for her dynamic training programs, empowering global consultants and teams to work more naturally and effectively.

A sought-after speaker and co-author of Business is Business, she’s also deeply engaged in leadership networks and nonprofit boards, including the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Conative Abilities.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘼𝙢𝙮 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙠𝙚:👇

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybruske/

🔹 https://www.facebook.com/amyk.bruske.3

🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@KolbeCorp

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Julianne  Stanz:

Julianne Stanz is an internationally recognized Catholic speaker, author, and ministry leader known for her warmth, authenticity, and deep spiritual insight. Born and raised in Ireland, she brings a Celtic heart to her mission, blending ancient wisdom with practical tools for modern leadership.

She has spoken at the Vatican and across the globe—at episcopal conferences, diocesan gatherings, parishes, and corporate events—offering a fresh, engaging perspective on leadership and faith. Julianne is the author of five books including the best-selling, award winning “Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace” and “Start with Jesus: How everyday disciples will renew the Church”, both published by Loyola Press. 

Julianne is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and retreat leader, known for inspiring talks on missionary discipleship, spiritual renewal, and grace-centered leadership.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚  𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙯:👇

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianne-stanz-89873413/

🔹 https://www.facebook.com/julianne.donlonstanz

🔹 https://www.juliannestanz.com/

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Chris Lowney: Board Chair of CommonSpirit Health • Author • Leadership Conferences • Keynote Speaker

Chris Lowney is the Board Chair of CommonSpirit Health, the largest nonprofit healthcare system in the U.S., with an annual revenue of $34 billion. A former Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, he held leadership roles across New York, Tokyo, Singapore, and London until 2001. Lowney is a respected speaker on leadership, ethics, and decision-making, having presented in over 20 countries.

He is the author of six books and co-author of two more. The bestselling "Heroic Leadership" has been translated into eleven languages, and was named to the recommended reading list of the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Lowney is known for his philanthropic efforts, founding initiatives that support education and healthcare projects in underserved regions. He also pioneered leadership development programs and online education for refugees. He holds a summa cum laude degree and an M.A. from Fordham University and has received nine honorary doctorates.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝘆:👇

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lowney-42627212/

🔹 https://www.facebook.com/ChrisLowneyAuthor/

🔹 https://chrislowney.com/wp/

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Dan Dominguez

Tina Brigley: Company Director: Linked Coach Training | CEO and Co Founder: LinkedCoach | Leadership Coach: Tina Brigley Coaching | LinkedIn & Social Selling Expert

Tina Brigley is a leadership coach, a LinkedIn and social selling expert, and the cofounder of LinkedCoach. Over the past 8 years, she has empowered more than 3,000 entrepreneurs to break through internal resistance and achieve transformative growth. 

Despite early struggles with LinkedIn and investing heavily in outside help, Tina discovered that the key to success was authenticity, relationship-building, and a supportive team. Now, she helps service-based professionals unlock sustainable business growth on LinkedIn by aligning strategy with personal values and inner clarity.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗹𝗲:👇

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinabrigley/

🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@TinaBrigley

🔹 https://linked.coach

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Rikki Smith:

Chief Training Officer: Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC • Certified Corporate Trainer • Conference Speaker • YouTube Content Creator •  Author • Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Coach

🎙️ Meet Rikki Smith — Chief Training Officer at Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC,  Certified Corporate Trainer, Author, Speaker, and YouTube Creator behind Faith on Friday!

Rikki raised in a military family and shaped by global experiences, she brings heart, humor, and real-life wisdom to every stage she steps on. As a keynote speaker and transformational trainer, she empowers individuals and organizations to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and navigate challenges with grace.

From leadership development to soft skills that stick, Rikki partners with HR and training teams to build resilient, high-performing workplaces. Her engaging, story-driven style makes complex ideas relatable and actionable — because she knows what it means to be in the trenches and come out stronger.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗶 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵:👇

🔹 https://stratustrains.com/

🔹 https://www.faithonfriday.com/

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikkismith10/

🔹 http://www.youtube.com/@rikkismith-faithonfriday2990

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Vickie Mudra, MPH, PCC, CReC: Founder & CEO: Institute for Deliberate Practice ➢ Empowering Mission-Driven Leaders & Teams | Deliberate CARE® Leadership & Resilience Expert | Speaker | Coach | Champion for Workforce Readiness & Well-Being

Vickie Mudra is a transformational leadership coach, educator, and consultant dedicated to creating HAPPY, HEALTHY, MISSION-READY workplaces. As the Founder & CEO of the Institute for Deliberate Practice, she helps leaders and teams challenge the status quo, reconnect with their purpose, and foster thriving workplace cultures.

With over 30 years of leadership experience in both public and private sectors, Vickie holds degrees in Healthcare Administration and Public Health, alongside certifications in Happiness Studies, Conversational Intelligence and Energy Leadership, and is a former Fellow with the Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate.

Vickie's greatest joy is helping people recommit to what they love so they can celebrate their best life and best work.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗱𝗿𝗮:👇

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickie-mudra/

🔹 https://institutefordeliberatepractice.com/

🔹 https://www.facebook.com/institutefordeliberatepractice/

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Trevor Rothaus: Founder and CEO:  Claritas Studios; (Previously Catholic Stories for Children)

Trevor Rothaus is the Founder and CEO of Claritas Studios, a nonprofit dedicated to creating animated Catholic stories for all ages. A former software engineer with a Master’s in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Trevor started Claritas Studios to help future saints learn Catholic prayers, understand the lives of saints, and grasp essential faith concepts—all while sharing the light and love of God through engaging and accessible content.

The studio’s mission is to help people of all ages learn Catholic prayers, understand key concepts of the faith, and grow in their love for God and others through storytelling, animation, and music.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘂𝘀:👇

🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorrothaus/

🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@ClaritasStudios

🔹 https://claritasstudios.com

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