From Systems Engineer to Book Publisher: A Conversation with Nancy Erickson Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. In one of our recent episodes, I had the pleasure of hosting Nancy Erickson, an expert in book publishing. Today, I’d like to share some of the key insights […]

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Shifting Mindsets for Success: A Conversation with Carolyn, the Leadership Coach As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of welcoming Carolyn Mahboubi, a professional life and leadership coach, onto the show. With a background in luxury fashion and a decade of coaching experience, Carolyn brought a […]

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The Power of Fractional Leadership: A Conversation with Ken Paskins Hello everyone, I’m your host, Doug Thorpe, and today I’m excited to share with you a fascinating conversation I had with Ken Paskins, an expert in hiring fractional CEOs for businesses. The Journey to Fractional Leadership Ken’s journey into the world of fractional leadership is […]

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The Journey of Leadership: A Conversation with Doug Thorpe and Carole Stizza In a recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of hosting a riveting conversation with Carole Stizza, an executive coach with a background in HR and a unique perspective as a military spouse. Our discussion revolved around leadership, the challenges faced by business […]

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Unraveling the Power of AI: A Conversation with Manuj Aggarwal As the host of this enlightening podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Manuj Aggarwal, an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Manuj, with several patents to his name, has been recognized by prominent names in the industry. […]

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The Power of Leadership: A Conversation with Aaron Trahan As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Aaron Trahan. Aaron, a seasoned leader and performance coach, shared his journey and insights on leadership, performance, and the importance of continuous growth. […]

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Leadership Powered by Common Sense: A Conversation with Jason Barnard Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. Today, I want to share with you some insights from a recent episode where I had the pleasure of hosting Jason Barnard, a digital marketing expert. We had an enlightening […]

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Embracing Creativity and Collaboration: A Conversation with Sam Bennett As a podcast host, I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Sam Bennett, a creative entrepreneur with a rich background in theater and radio production. Our discussion revolved around common leadership challenges such as procrastination, perfectionism, and decision avoidance. Here’s a […]

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Leadership in the Future: A Conversation with Zoe Routh As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging with some of the most insightful minds in various fields. Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting Zoe Routh, a leadership futurist from Canberra, Australia, on my podcast. Our conversation was rich with insights about the future […]

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The Power of Choices: A Conversation with Shaun Hayes As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Shaun Hayes, a seasoned veteran in the banking industry. Our conversation was a deep dive into Shaun’s career journey, the importance of making the right choices, and the […]

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