Leading Minds Revealed

By Michael Apollo

Leading Minds Revealed Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets of Mindful Executive Leadership
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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Leading Minds Revealed episodes:

June 03, 2026 The Leadership Advantage of Empathy | Jennifer Quaglietta | EP 134
In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Jennifer Quaglietta, CEO and Registrar of Professional Engineers Ontario, about leading with empathy, accountability, and humanity in complex organizations. Jennifer shares insights from her leadership journey across healthcare, government, insurance, and regulation, including how she has helped modernize PEO through digital transformation, cultural change, and a more human-centred approach to regulatory excellence.
We discuss why empathy is essential in times of disruption, how leaders can balance efficiency and human connection in the age of AI, and how systems thinking, emotional intelligence, and reflective practice can help organizations build trust, resilience, and long-term impact. This conversation offers practical insight for executives, senior leaders, teams, and organizations seeking to lead change with clarity, compassion, and accountability.
Leading Minds Revealed with Michael Apollo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelapollo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelapolloofficial/
Website: https://www.mindfulinstitute.org/leading-minds-revealed-podcast
Newsletter: https://www.mindfulinstitute.org/leading-minds-revealed-podcast#section-1751049894114
Jennifer Quaglietta, P.Eng, MBA, ICD.D
Website: https://www.peo.on.ca/
Company: Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-quaglietta
Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction to Leading Minds Revealed
01:00 — Jennifer Quaglietta’s role at PEO and leadership transformation
02:00 — Why leaders cannot succeed without empathy
03:00 — Empathy as the bridge between accountability and humanity
04:00 — Building trust through listening, transparency, and presence
05:00 — How empathy strengthens accountability and innovation
06:00 — Empathy as a competitive advantage in complex times
07:00 — Efficiency, AI, and the risk of dehumanizing work
08:00 — How PEO is approaching AI with caution and purpose
09:00 — Lessons in empathy from government and healthcare leadership
10:00 — Why emotional intelligence cannot be replaced by AI
11:00 — Risk, resilience, and leading through crisis
12:00 — Regulating with people, not to people
13:00 — Why empathy requires more skill than authoritarian leadership
14:00 — The importance of deep listening during change
15:00 — The risks of moving too quickly with AI transformation
16:00 — How overreliance on AI can reduce ownership and creativity
17:00 — Using AI for routine work without losing joy in work
18:00 — Systems thinking and the need for a learning organization
20:00 — Peter Senge, The Fifth Discipline, and leadership development
21:00 — A defining leadership question from Jennifer’s early career
22:00 — Seeing patterns, not silos
23:00 — Emotional intelligence and sustainable influence
24:00 — Learning loops, feedback culture, and reflective practice
25:00 — Bringing structure to compassion and compassion to structure
26:00 — How leaders cultivate self-awareness and responsiveness
27:00 — Kindness in regulation as a modernization strategy
28:00 — Why every regulatory decision affects a person
29:00 — Transparency, fairness, and building public trust
30:00 — Learning from mistakes instead of assigning blame
31:00 — Accountability and compassion as partners
32:00 — How PEO develops leadership capability internally
33:00 — PEO Academy and investing in people’s growth
34:00 — Leadership development, certifications, and micro-learning
35:00 — Creating flexible learning opportunities for teams
36:00 — How family and lived experience shape leadership
37:00 — Jennifer’s father, quiet leadership, and the dignity of work
38:00 — Disability, inclusion, and lessons in resilience
39:00 — Empathy as a leadership responsibility
40:00 — Compassion as a skill leaders can develop
42:00 — A first step toward human-centred leadership
43:00 — Moving beyond directive leadership
44:00 — Why people follow leaders who see them
45:00 — How to connect with Jennifer Quaglietta
46:00 — Closing reflections on empathy, trust, and transformation

#LeadingMindsRevealed #HumanCentredLeadership #EmpatheticLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership
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48min
May 25, 2026 How People-Centered Leaders Build Stronger Teams | Jason Khan | EP 133
In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Jason Khan, Regional Director at Myo, about the shift from technical expertise into people-centered leadership. Drawing from his journey as a physiotherapist, clinic director, and regional leader supporting multiple clinics, Jason shares how self-awareness, clear feedback, mentorship, personal development, and human connection shape high-performing teams.
We discuss what it takes to build a culture of openness and transparency, how leaders can support growth while maintaining high standards, and why the future of leadership depends on strengthening trust, purpose, and face-to-face connection.
This conversation offers practical insight for executives, founders, and organizational leaders who are scaling teams, navigating change, and looking to build cultures where people can perform, grow, and sustain themselves over time.
Leading Minds Revealed with Michael Apollo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelapollo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelapolloofficial/
Website: https://www.mindfulinstitute.org/leading-minds-revealed-podcast
Newsletter: https://www.mindfulinstitute.org/leading-minds-revealed-podcast#section-1751049894114
Jason Khan
Website: http://www.myodetox.com/
Company: Myo
Links: http://www.myodetox.com/
LinkedIn handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-khan-4a8508123/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayptrehab/

Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome to Leading Minds Revealed
01:00 — Introducing Jason Khan and Myo’s growth journey
02:00 — Moving from clinical expertise to leadership
03:30 — Learning how to lead beyond personal standards
05:00 — The shift from practitioner to coach
06:15 — What people-centered leadership really requires
07:30 — Balancing care, feedback, and challenge
09:00 — Why leadership growth requires humility
11:30 — Building openness and transparency into culture
13:00 — How Myo develops great humans, not just clinicians
14:30 — Creating support systems for teams across clinics
17:00 — Futureproofing people, teams, and the business
18:30 — Why clinicians burn out and leave the field
20:00 — Myo’s learning and development approach
21:00 — Leadership training, mentorship, and the Evolve program
23:30 — Retention, growth pathways, and peer learning
24:30 — Leadership masterminds, book clubs, and executive coaching
27:00 — Finding people who challenge your thinking
29:00 — Longevity, wellness, and the future of movement
31:00 — Whole-body wellness and executive performance
34:30 — The biggest leadership challenge ahead
35:30 — Why human connection is becoming a lost art
38:30 — What leaders need to rebuild human connection
39:30 — The value of feedback, coaching, and accountability
41:30 — Purpose as a through line for leadership and life
44:00 — Where leaders should start their growth journey
46:30 — How to connect with Jason Khan and Myo
47:30 — Closing reflections on growth, culture, and leadership
#LeadingMindsRevealed #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #TeamDevelopment #HumanConnection #WorkplaceWellbeing #PurposeDrivenLeadership
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49min
May 12, 2026 Build a Business That Can Scale Without You | Dr. Hany Demian | EP 132
In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Dr. Hany Demian, a leading pain management specialist, healthcare entrepreneur, and founder of Presentia Healthcare, BioSpine Institute, and PainCare Clinics, about the leadership lessons that come from building and scaling multiple healthcare organizations through uncertainty, growth, and personal transformation.
We discuss leading through COVID, defining a clear North Star, building a patient-centered culture, moving from micromanagement to empowered teams, and why continuous learning is essential for CEOs and executives.
This conversation offers practical insight for leaders, founders, and organizational decision-makers on how vision, focus, emotional intelligence, delegation, and personal resilience can support stronger teams, better decision-making, and more sustainable growth.
Leading Minds Revealed with Michael Apollo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelapollo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelapolloofficial/
Website: https://www.mindfulinstitute.org/leading-minds-revealed-podcast
Newsletter: https://www.mindfulinstitute.org/leading-minds-revealed-podcast#section-1751049894114
Dr. Hany Demian
Company: Presentia Healthcare, BioSpine Institute, and PainCare Clinics
Links: https://drdemian.com, https://www.biospine.com, https://paincareclinics.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hany-demian-md-5b79b659/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhanydemian/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drhanydemain
Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction to Leading Minds Revealed
00:52 — Meet Dr. Hany Demian
02:00 — Leading multiple organizations through uncertainty
03:00 — Staying open during COVID and serving chronic pain patients
05:00 — Keeping your eyes on the job to be done
06:00 — Growth through adversity and executive education
07:30 — Turning crisis into business transformation
08:40 — Clarifying the North Star
09:20 — Defining vision, mission, and values
10:30 — Helping patients reach their maximum potential
12:00 — Expanding services around patient needs
13:20 — Would your organization leave a void?
14:30 — Why leaders must keep learning
15:10 — Learning as a CEO’s competitive advantage
16:20 — AI, negotiation, finance, and closing leadership gaps
18:30 — From command-and-control to emotional intelligence
20:00 — The cost of micromanagement
21:20 — Harvard, EQ, and self-awareness
23:00 — Learning to let go as a founder
24:00 — Scaling beyond founder dependency
26:00 — Why companies rise or fall with leadership
27:30 — Moving beyond top-down leadership
28:30 — Building a team that can carry the vision
30:00 — Direction, trust, and team freedom
32:20 — Culture, retention, and avoiding the revolving door
34:00 — Promoting from within and developing talent
35:10 — Purpose, legacy, and executive influence
37:00 — Protecting focus as a busy executive
38:00 — Morning routines, reflection, and deep work
39:00 — Protecting time and applying the 80/20 principle
40:30 — Family, health, and personal sustainability
42:00 — The regrets successful leaders often share
43:10 — Practical focus strategies for leaders
45:00 — The role of partnership and support systems
46:30 — Choosing one focus and becoming the best at it
48:00 — The BioSpine acquisition and the power of vision
50:00 — Emotional support through entrepreneurial pressure
51:30 — Advice for emerging entrepreneurs
52:00 — Growth is uncomfortable: trusting yourself through change
53:00 — Where to connect with Dr. Hany Demian
54:00 — Closing reflections

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56min
May 08, 2026 How to Use AI in Leadership and Social Media Without Losing the Human Edge | Petra Khan | EP 131
In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Petra Khan, a Social Media Strategist and Senior Marketing Leader at Sprout Social, about how leaders can navigate the intersection of AI, social media, brand authenticity, and human-centered leadership.
Drawing on her experience in social strategy, agency work, and leading teams in a fast-moving digital environment, Petra shares how AI can support more strategic and creative work when paired with human judgment, why authentic social media begins with a clear understanding of brand identity and audience, and how social platforms can serve as emotional data that helps leaders better understand culture, trust, and connection.
This conversation offers practical insight for executives, founders, marketing leaders, and teams seeking to adopt new technologies thoughtfully, build more resilient and creative cultures, and communicate in ways that remain grounded, intentional, and human.
Leading Minds Revealed with Michael Apollo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelapollo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelapolloofficial/
Website: https://www.mindfulinstitute.org/leading-minds-revealed-podcast
Newsletter: https://www.mindfulinstitute.org/leading-minds-revealed-podcast#section-1751049894114
Petra Khan
Company: Sprout Social
Website: https://www.sproutsocial.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-khan/
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Leading Minds Revealed
00:55 – Leading at the intersection of social media, technology, and creativity
02:00 – The mindset shift leaders need around AI adoption
03:30 – What is AI clickbait, and what is actually changing work?
04:45 – Why AI needs human judgment and leadership
06:30 – Using AI as an assistant, not a replacement for people
07:40 – What leaders need to understand before applying AI to social strategy
08:20 – Why authenticity starts with brand clarity
10:30 – What authenticity really means on social media
12:10 – Social media as emotional data and a cultural pulse
13:00 – Why diverse teams are essential for emotionally intelligent strategy
14:20 – Moving from broadcasting to relationship-building on social
15:20 – Building community, loyalty, and brand connection
18:00 – How Sprout Social supports intentional culture and creative work
19:00 – Why clear processes help teams focus and deliver better work
20:00 – The role of onboarding, shared philosophy, and consistency
23:00 – Creating environments where people can do their best work
24:00 – Adapting leadership to different working styles and needs
25:30 – Psychological safety, diversity, and collective intelligence
27:00 – Small leadership practices that support trust and balance
28:30 – Staying energized in an always-on digital industry
30:00 – Being choiceful with content and protecting attention
31:30 – Building professional relationships beyond your organization
34:30 – What younger generations are looking for in work and leadership
36:30 – Work-life balance, purpose, and changing expectations of corporate life
39:00 – Social media as modern anthropology
39:30 – How Petra’s multicultural upbringing shaped her leadership
42:00 – Where leaders should start to foster creativity and innovation
42:30 – Challenging biases and continuing to grow as a human being
44:00 – How to connect with Petra Khan
45:00 – Closing reflections
#LeadingMindsRevealed #AI #SocialMedia #Leadership
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47min
April 15, 2026 Why Leaders Fake Vulnerability and How to Lead with Trust | Javeed Sukhera | EP 130
What happens when leadership becomes about proving your worth instead of serving others?

In this episode, Javeed Sukhera challenges traditional leadership thinking by exploring the internal drivers behind how leaders show up.

From fear-based decision making to performative vulnerability, this conversation reveals why many leadership behaviors are rooted in insecurity rather than intention.
You’ll learn how to shift toward a more grounded approach. One that prioritizes trust, self-awareness, and authentic leadership practice.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to prove yourself as a leader, this episode will change how you think about leadership.
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54min
April 08, 2026Human-First Leadership at Scale: Culture, AI, and Growth | Natalie Ku | EP 129
In this episode, Natalie Ku shares how to scale an organization while protecting and strengthening its culture.
As CFO of a rapidly growing company with over 4,000 employees, Natalie explains how leadership decisions, language, and systems directly influence team behavior and performance.
The conversation explores:
The role of language in shaping organizational culture
How leadership presence impacts team decisions
Why promoting from within leads to stronger outcomes
How to introduce AI in a way that supports, not replaces, people
The importance of aligning systems with human experience
Natalie also shares practical insights on training programs, leadership touchpoints, and how small operational decisions can have a major impact on customers and teams.
This episode is essential for leaders managing growth, transformation, and culture at scale.
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50min
April 01, 2026 Leading with Humanity Through AI and Restructuring | Meredith Kepron | EP 128
Meredith Kepron joins Michael Apollo on Leading Minds Revealed to explore what leadership looks like in a time defined by AI, uncertainty, and organizational change. Drawing from her experience leading large teams, including navigating layoffs at Amazon, Meredith shares a grounded perspective on how leaders can remain human while making difficult decisions.
This episode focuses on the intersection of technology and leadership. It unpacks how AI is changing workflows, where automation adds value, and why human judgment, empathy, and communication remain irreplaceable. Meredith explains how leaders can support teams during high-pressure moments, rebuild trust after disruption, and create environments where people feel seen and valued even when outcomes are tough.
The conversation also dives into how leaders evaluate new ideas in the AI era, how to avoid chasing trends, and why critical thinking is becoming one of the most important skills for teams and organizations moving forward.
If you are a founder, executive, or team leader navigating growth, change, or uncertainty, this episode offers practical insight into leading with clarity, responsibility, and humanity.
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1h 2min
March 25, 2026 Human-Centered Leadership in a Remote World: Building Trust, Teams, and Culture | Patrick Holland | EP 127
What does effective leadership look like in a remote-first world?
In this episode, Patrick Holland joins Michael Apollo to explore how leadership has evolved with distributed teams, digital communication, and constant information flow.
They discuss the importance of human connection, trust, and team alignment, along with practical strategies for managing across time zones, developing talent, and preventing burnout.
A grounded, real-world look at leadership that prioritizes people, not just performance.
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1h 4min
March 18, 2026 Building a 127-Broker Insurance Agency: Sales Psychology and Leadership | Lorne Marr | EP 126
In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, Michael Apollo speaks with entrepreneur and insurance industry leader Lorne Marr.
Lorne shares insights from building and scaling a life insurance agency from a one-person operation into a network of more than 100 brokers before selling the company to Hub International.
The conversation explores leadership, sales psychology, and the systems required to scale organizations successfully. Lorne explains how business owners must identify their highest value activities, delegate operational tasks, and build strong teams to support long-term growth.
Listeners will also hear how trust, consistent follow-up, and disciplined routines can significantly influence business outcomes.
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55min
March 11, 2026 How AI Is Reshaping Leadership, Innovation, and Business Strategy | Mike Ruthard | EP 125
Michael Apollo speaks with venture capital leader Mike Ruthard, CFO at Georgian Partners, about how leaders can navigate rapid technological disruption in the age of artificial intelligence.
The conversation explores leadership mindset, innovation strategy, venture investing, and how organizations can remain resilient during periods of rapid change.
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50min

FAQs about Leading Minds Revealed:

How many episodes does Leading Minds Revealed have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.