What happens when an inventor chooses to share his discoveries instead of protecting them?In this episode of Lead Empowered TV, host Nathan Mitchell sits down with inventor, entrepreneur, and independent researcher George Wiseman, founder of Eagle-Research. For more than four decades, George has dedicated his life to exploring alternative energy technologies, innovation, and the practical applications of Brown's Gas.Raised on a ranch in the remote backwoods of British Columbia, George developed an early passion for problem-solving and hands-on learning that would eventually lead him to become a prolific inventor. Rather than following the traditional path of patents and intellectual property protection, he built a business around educating others and making his innovations accessible to the public.During this conversation, George shares his remarkable founder's story, the lessons learned from a lifetime of invention, the challenges of pursuing unconventional ideas, and the personal experiences that shaped his mission and purpose.Topics include:• George's childhood and path to becoming an inventor• Why he chose education over patents• The founding and growth of Eagle-Research• Four decades of research into Brown's Gas• Innovation, resilience, and independent thinking• Personal adversity and finding purpose through challenge• His vision for the future of alternative energy and emerging technologiesWhether you're an entrepreneur, innovator, leader, or lifelong learner, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the mindset required to pursue bold ideas and stay committed to a vision over the long haul.Connect with George Wiseman:Eagle-Research.comAquaCure.LifeSubscribe to Lead Empowered TV for more conversations with leaders, founders, innovators, and changemakers who are making an impact in their industries and communities.

What does it actually take to build a culture that lasts nearly a decade—and still keeps people growing, engaged, and aligned?In this episode of Lead Empowered TV, we sit down with Andria McCullough, Chief Administrative Officer at Truity Credit Union, to explore the organization’s intentional culture journey that began in 2015 and continues to shape how they lead today.Andria brings nearly 30 years of experience in HR and people development, along with nearly two decades inside Truity Credit Union, where she has helped guide culture, internal communication, leadership development, and organizational operations. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in a powerful idea: when people believe in themselves, everything in the organization changes.We talk about what sparked their culture initiative, how their definition of “healthy culture” has evolved, and what it really looks like to develop people in a way that unlocks their potential—not just their performance.This conversation is a deep dive into leadership, trust, and the daily choices that shape workplace culture over time.

In this solo episode of Lead Empowered TV, we dive deep into the 5 Voices framework and how it transforms the way teams communicate, collaborate, and perform.Most workplace challenges aren’t caused by lack of skill—they’re caused by misunderstood communication. When people don’t understand how they or others are wired to speak, think, and contribute, teams drift into misalignment, frustration, and missed potential.This episode breaks down each of the 5 Voices—Nurturer, Creative, Guardian, Connector, and Pioneer—and explores how each one shows up in real team environments, what their strengths are, where they tend to struggle under pressure, and how leaders can bring out the best in every voice.More importantly, it reveals what changes when all five voices are actively engaged: stronger trust, clearer communication, faster alignment, and healthier culture.If you lead people or want to better understand how to create a team where everyone contributes at a higher level, this episode gives you a practical lens you can start using immediately.

What if burnout, stress, and self-sabotage aren’t signs that high achievers are broken — but evidence of patterns running beneath the surface?In this powerful episode of Lead Empowered TV, Nathan sits down with Mandy Morris — executive psychology coach, licensed professional counselor, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of soFree — to explore the hidden connection between leadership, nervous system regulation, trauma, and sustainable success.Mandy shares insights from over fifteen years working with founders, executives, and high performers, revealing why mindset alone is often not enough for lasting transformation. Together, they discuss identity patterns, emotional resilience, burnout culture, and what it truly means to lead from the inside out.The conversation also dives into the creation of soFree, the groundbreaking neuroscience-based app designed to help reset the nervous system in under two minutes using the science behind EMDR therapy — a mission born from both professional expertise and personal loss.If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or high achiever looking to perform at a high level without sacrificing your well-being, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Lead Empowered TV, we sit down with veteran finance executive Jeff Glick, who brings over 30 years of experience across hedge funds, private equity, SPACs, family offices, and high-growth ventures.Jeff has seen it all—from early-stage startups to global investment platforms—and he shares a candid look at one of the most overlooked drivers of business value: financial structure. Too often, companies focus on growth while neglecting the internal systems, controls, and policies that ultimately determine how investors and acquirers value them.We explore why strong companies still end up being undervalued, what separates well-run organizations from those that struggle under pressure, and how founders can build financial teams that do more than “report the numbers”—they actively shape strategy and growth.Jeff also shares practical insights from his career in helping companies scale, raise capital, and prepare for successful exits, including the habits and leadership decisions that consistently show up in the most investable businesses.If you’re a founder, operator, or executive looking to strengthen your financial foundation and unlock long-term value, this conversation delivers a clear message: sustainable growth isn’t just about top-line revenue—it’s about discipline, structure, and the systems you build behind the scenes.

Why do so many organizations struggle with disengagement, burnout, and underperformance—even when they have talented people and well-meaning leaders?In this solo episode of Lead Empowered TV, Nathan breaks down the real reasons workplace cultures fall short—and what leaders can do differently to turn things around.Drawing from nearly 25 years of experience across corporate retail, higher education, and small business, Nathan shares practical insights on where communication breaks down, why leaders feel stuck, and how small shifts in awareness and alignment can unlock powerful results.If you’re a leader who knows your team is capable of more—but something isn’t clicking—this episode will give you a clearer path forward.

What if the data you’re already sitting on could become your greatest competitive advantage?In this episode of Lead Empowered TV, we sit down with Dr. Alaina Szlachta, founder of By Design Development Solutions and author of Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring. Alaina shares how training and coaching organizations can move beyond gut instinct and start using their own data to stand out in a crowded marketplace, attract ideal clients, and reduce churn.We unpack the common mistakes leaders make when it comes to measurement, why most data efforts fail before they start, and how to build simple, practical systems that actually drive revenue and influence. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by analytics or unsure how to prove the impact of your work, this conversation will give you clarity—and a path forward.This episode is a must-listen for leaders, coaches, and consultants who want to make smarter decisions, strengthen their value, and lead with greater confidence.

What if the very symptoms you’ve been told to ignore are actually the key to unlocking your next level of performance?In this episode of Lead Empowered TV, we sit down with Cynthia Fluck—former U.S. Naval Academy physics graduate and military officer turned holistic health practitioner and founder of Crescent Holistic Health. Cynthia brings a rare blend of scientific precision and whole-body healing to help high-achieving women who feel “off,” even when their labs say otherwise.We dive into her unconventional journey into entrepreneurship, the hidden cost of chronic workplace stress, and why so many leaders are operating in survival mode without even realizing it. Cynthia unpacks how nervous system dysregulation impacts engagement, decision-making, and overall leadership effectiveness—and what it actually takes to restore balance.If you’ve ever felt like you’re pushing through while something deeper is being ignored, this conversation will challenge you to stop silencing the signals and start understanding them.

What does it really mean to turn adversity into impact?In this episode of Lead Empowered TV, we sit down with Jeff Pearson—entrepreneur, TV host, speaker, and nonprofit founder—whose life story is a powerful example of resilience in action. Born with hydrocephalus and having undergone multiple brain surgeries, Jeff refused to let his condition define his limits.Instead, he built a mission around connection, purpose, and giving others a voice.As the host of 6 Degrees of Impact and Invisible Condition, and founder of Hydro with Hope, Jeff is helping individuals share their stories, raise awareness, and create meaningful change.This conversation dives into overcoming adversity, building resilience, stepping into entrepreneurship, and using your story to serve others.If you’ve ever faced challenges that made you question your path, this episode will remind you that your story still has power—and your impact may be just getting started.

Confidence and resilience don’t happen by accident—they’re developed.In this episode of Lead Empowered TV, Nathan sits down with Anthony Scire, a life coach, mentor, and performance trainer with more than 20 years of experience helping people strengthen both their mindset and physical well-being.Anthony shares how his journey in the fitness industry led him to a deeper realization: many of the biggest barriers people face aren’t physical—they’re internal. Today, much of his work focuses on mentoring teenagers and young athletes, helping them navigate the pressures of identity, confidence, and performance in a demanding world.In this conversation, Anthony and Nathan explore the growing confidence crisis among young people, the mindset shifts that help build real resilience, and the role parents, mentors, and leaders play in shaping the next generation.If you care about developing stronger leaders—at any age—this conversation will challenge and encourage you.