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What if the secret to great leadership isn’t having all the answers — but admitting you don’t?

My guest today, Johnny Campbell, CEO and co-founder of SocialTalent, has developed training content that millions of recruiters around the world have listened to. As one of the leading voices in recruiting and retaining top talent, Johnny has shaped how organizations attract, grow, and keep the best people.

In this conversation, he shares why humility and curiosity are the true superpowers of leadership. From coaching his son’s rugby team to advising the world’s biggest brands, Johnny reveals how staying open, asking better questions, and never stopping the learning journey can transform not only how we lead — but how we live.

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In this episode of Live Your Authentic Life, I’m pulling back the curtain on what real leadership looks like. Not the polished corporate fluff—but the raw, unforgettable traits that shift cultures, shake rooms, and make people feel seen. These are the leaders who change lives without needing a spotlight.

I’m naming names and telling the truth. The ones who showed up at funerals without being asked. The ones who gave me permission to challenge everything—and even fail. The ones who were the same person behind closed doors as they were in front of a crowd. These people didn’t just lead teams—they led with soul.

If you’ve ever been impacted by someone who led with courage, empathy, or unshakable integrity… or if you’re becoming that kind of leader yourself… this one’s personal. Let’s go.

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From interning at the White House to navigating a season of survival work, Zeke’s story is a testament to the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up with purpose when life doesn’t go as planned.

Born in Nigeria and shaped by profound personal loss, Zeke built a career that should have opened every door—yet found himself face to face with a hiring system that too often misses the depth behind the résumé.

This episode is about more than work—it’s about calling, identity, and what it means to hold on to who you are, even when the world can’t quite place you.

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In this episode, I dive into the truth about grit—what it really means, how it’s built, and why the messy middle is where your strength is forged.

From diamonds formed under pressure to clay hardened by fire, we explore how adversity refines us. I share personal stories from growing up with a single mom, navigating scarcity, and learning how to adapt, pivot, and get sharp.

Grit isn’t something you’re born with—it’s earned in the fire. And once you’ve got it, it becomes your superpower.

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Let’s talk about the moment you realize: you’re not the problem — the situation is. This episode is for anyone who’s been overlooked, or stuck in spaces where they’ve had to dim their light to make others comfortable.

I break down what to do when you know it’s time to move on — not because you’re broken, but because you’ve outgrown the room. From speaking up to shifting your energy, I walk through six things you can do right now to regain momentum and stop second-guessing yourself.

Sometimes the healthiest move you can make is realizing: it’s not me — it’s you.

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Let’s talk about your circle — the real one. The people who’d show up at 3AM, no questions asked. Because if they can’t ride for you in the dark, they don’t deserve a seat in your light.

In this episode, we’re digging into what your relationships are really made of. From the ones who go silent when you’re struggling to the ones who show up with fake smiles and hidden motives — we’re calling it all out. We’ll talk Trojan horses, Hunger Games betrayals, and the people watching your life like it’s a show, but never calling to check in.

And then we’ll flip the script: whose list are you on?

Because at the end of the day, all that really matters is who you love — and who loves you back when it counts.

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What happens when life slows down-and you're finally left with space to listen?

In this episode I sit down with Maureen Greene James who found herself in a season of stillness and deep reflection. Without the usual noise and distractions, Maureen began to reconnect with who she truly is.

This honest conversation explores how powerful it can be to pause, reflect, and realign-and how sometimes, the biggest shift happens in the quiet.

Learn more about Maureen Greene James at mgjspeaks.com

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