Off Script with Josh Fisher: A Leadership Podcast For People Who Don’t Like Leadership Podcast

In this episode of Offscript, I sit with Joshua Peach, a speaker and author who emphasizes the importance of authenticity, resilience, and living with purpose. They discuss the concept of Offscript Leadership, which encourages individuals to lead without the constraints of traditional methods. Joshua shares his personal journey, including the challenges he faced and the lessons learned about making a positive impact on others. The conversation highlights the significance of gratitude, mental health awareness, and the power of one positive interaction in creating a ripple effect in the community. Joshua's unique relationship with Santa Claus adds a heartwarming touch to the discussion, illustrating the importance of kindness and connection in our lives. In this engaging conversation, Josh Peach shares his journey of resilience, gratitude, and the importance of community. He reflects on personal experiences that shaped his understanding of legacy and the impact of gratitude in everyday life. The discussion emphasizes the significance of taking risks, embracing fear, and the authenticity required in leadership. Through storytelling and introspection, Peach inspires listeners to reflect on their own journeys and the ways they can contribute positively to others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Authentic Leadership

02:50 The Concept of Offscript Leadership

14:32 Josh Peach's Personal Journey

19:08 Living Your Legacy

25:15 The Power of One Action

29:43 Navigating Air Travel Challenges

32:45 The Journey of Writing a Book

38:31 The Unique Connection with Santa Claus

45:40 Transforming Personal Struggles into Legacy

48:36 The Essential Elements of Living with Grace

01:02:40 Resilience and Personal Growth

01:06:15 The Power of Support and Encouragement

01:09:25 Finding Inspiration in Adversity

01:12:52 Living Off Script: Embracing the Moment

01:14:33 Taking Risks and Facing Fear

01:17:44 Authenticity in Leadership and Coaching

01:22:07 Reflecting on Impact and Legacy

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In this episode of Off Script, host Josh Fisher engages in a heartfelt conversation with Sara Schaefer, also known as Sass. They explore Sass's journey from a successful career in medical care to creating frameworks that promote positivity and resilience in leadership. Sass shares her personal struggles with anxiety, burnout, and the transformative experiences that led her to embrace her true self. The discussion delves into the importance of connection, community, and the innovative concept of 'Team Positive,' which aims to foster positivity through engaging activities and events. The episode concludes with a powerful journaling prompt that encourages listeners to reflect on their own truths and the barriers they face in living authentically.

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Don’t forget to grab your copy of The Off Script Journal! It’s the perfect way to support the podcast while giving yourself a clean, dedicated space to capture your reflections on each episode’s journal question. 

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In this episode of Off Script, Josh Fisher sits down with Mike Loyd—Marine veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Dope Coffee—to explore the journey behind one of the most provocative brands in the coffee industry.

From his roots in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the discipline forged in the Marine Corps, Mike shares how resilience, cultural identity, and authentic leadership shaped his path. Together, Josh and Mike dive into the deeper mission of Dope Coffee: creating community, sparking dialogue, and using hip-hop culture as a bridge for connection and social change.

This conversation unpacks the bold branding, the realities of the coffee industry, and the importance of equity, teamwork, and self-belief in building something that lasts. Mike also reflects on finding joy in the grind, aligning your moral compass with your actions, and why success is about more than the end goal—it’s about the journey.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mike Loyd: A Journey of Passion and Resilience

02:41 The Roots of Mike Loyd: Growing Up in Winston Salem

05:44 Defining Off Script: Challenging Conventional Narratives

08:45 Navigating Relationships: From Tension to Understanding

11:24 The Impact of Environment: Challenges of Being a Black Man

17:27 Self-Perception and Validation: Lessons from Life Experiences

27:21 The Impact of Consumerism on Debt

29:56 The Unique Intersection of Coffee and Hip Hop

32:12 Identifying Gaps in the Coffee Industry

36:53 Dope Coffee: A Catalyst for Conversation

37:46 The Meaning Behind 'Dope' in Dope Coffee

48:39 Expanding Horizons: The Future of Dope Coffee

52:28 The Power of Teamwork and Family in Business

54:20 Sharing Success: The Importance of Equity in Entrepreneurship

57:18 Building a Community: The Key to Entrepreneurial Growth

58:55 Confidence and Self-Belief: The Foundation of Success

01:01:04 Navigating Challenges: The Entrepreneurial Journey

01:08:07 Finding Joy in the Journey: The Importance of Positivity

01:10:51 Reflecting on Morals: Aligning Actions with Values

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In this episode of Off Script with Josh Fisher, Josh sits down with Colette Revere, founder of Open 360, to reshape one of the most dreaded workplace rituals: the performance review. Together, they explore how traditional reviews often fail to build trust, clarity, and motivation—and how feedback can become a lifeline instead of a weapon.

Drawing on her experience as a therapist and organizational consultant, Colette reveals why communication is the cornerstone of effective leadership and healthy teams. She shares how Open 360’s psychology-backed, human-centered feedback method moves beyond the outdated “once a year, anonymous, and one-sided” models to a living, breathing process based on radical transparency, real-time conversations, and ongoing relationship-building.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in toxic feedback loops or wondered how to create a culture of real connection and growth, this episode will give you powerful insights and practical tools to change the game.

1:11 Intro to Colette & Open 360

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In this episode of Off Script with Josh Fisher, leadership coach, professor, and author Dr. Wayne Applewhite joins the show to explore what it truly means to lead.

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In this episode of Off Script, we step into a leadership workshop that wasn’t about policies, new rules, or checklists — but about people, connection, and the human work of leadership.

Josh takes us inside a room full of seasoned, gritty leaders — boots-on-the-ground types whose decisions carry life-or-death weight. When one of them asks a deceptively simple question — “How do we bridge the gap?” — it sparks a day-long conversation that leads to a transformative realization:

It’s leadership — not the kind we’re used to, but the kind that starts with human connection.

Through reflection, dialogue, and challenge, Josh unpacks why we too often confuse managing with leading, and how real leadership requires presence, vulnerability, and trust. And just like in the workshop, you’ll leave this episode with clear, actionable ways to bridge the gap in your own world.

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Drop a comment: How do we love thy neighbor regardless of beliefs, values, or background?

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In this solo episode, Josh Fisher dives headfirst into why presence—not polish—is the ultimate leadership flex. He shares a raw, personal story of his first love and how it robbed him of presence, leaving him disconnected from life’s most meaningful moments.

Josh unpacks his journey from hiding behind the haze of alcohol and the mask of perfection to discovering the power of showing up authentically. You’ll learn the difference between leading from the outside in (perfection) versus the inside out (presence), and why being fully present is the greatest gift you can give your team.

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Drop a comment: How do we love thy neighbor regardless of beliefs, values, or background?

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In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Josh Fisher reflects on Frank Davis’s thought-provoking question from Episode 5:

How do we love our neighbor while holding space for freedom of thought?

Josh dives into the paradox of human connection, how we can honor others’ perspectives without compromising our own, and how love and freedom of thought don’t have to be opposites.

From emotional intelligence to curiosity over certainty, Josh explores what it really takes to lead with authenticity and live Off Script. If you're wrestling with how to hold compassion in a world full of division, this one's for you.

🖊️ Josh shares his personal journal response and invites you to do the same.

Emotional Intelligence is Foundational:

Choose Curiosity Over Certainty:

Focus on What You Can Control:

Lead by Example, Especially When It’s Hard:

Have the Courage to Stay:

Be Willing to Be the Change:

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In this powerful episode of Off Script with Josh Fisher, Marine Corps veteran and leadership coach Josh Fisher sits down with Frank Davis for an extraordinary conversation about leadership, identity, and the driving force behind authentic service. Frank's incredible 26-year Marine Corps journey took him through every rank from enlisted to warrant officer to commissioned officer, but his real story goes much deeper.

From a challenging childhood that shaped his character to becoming a successful entrepreneur with Red Valor Mobile—a luxury transportation service dedicated to honoring veterans—Frank shares raw insights about leadership without masks, the power of authentic service, and how one pivotal moment with his mother changed everything. This episode explores what it means to lead with genuine care, flip traditional priorities, and find your "second mountain" in life.

If you've ever questioned what drives real leaders or wondered how to serve others while staying true to yourself, Frank's story will inspire and challenge you.

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🎙 Thursday Thoughts: Emotion Isn’t the Enemy—Avoiding It Is

In this heartfelt solo episode, Episode 3.

Josh opens up about the powerful role emotions play in leadership—how they can hinder decisions, deepen relationships, and ultimately shape the way we lead. He shares raw, unfiltered insights from his own journey, reminding us that vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s a bridge to connection.

This episode is a call to explore your own emotional depth, to lead with greater self-awareness, and to honor your truth.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

Emotions impact us all—sometimes they cloud judgment, other times they deepen empathy.

Effective leaders acknowledge and process their emotions instead of burying them.

Vulnerability builds trust and invites others to be real with you.

Boundaries help protect your identity and integrity as a leader.

Self-acceptance is essential to growth—you can’t lead others if you abandon yourself.

Sharing your fears and insecurities can reduce tension and foster connection.

Emotional awareness is a daily practice—it’s not about perfection, but presence.

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