What if the secret to scaling leadership across 70,000 people wasn’t strategy, but staying human?

Rosie catches up with Brian Garish, an unapologetically people-first leader who brings equal parts strategy, humility, and heart. From mopping floors at Walgreens at 16 to guiding global teams across 20+ countries, Brian shares real talk about staying grounded, leading with courage, and putting purpose over ego.

They dive into the art of listening at scale, why leadership is about how you make people feel, and how culture isn’t what’s on the wall, it’s what happens in the halls.

Laughter, reflection, and practical gems unfold, highlighting what it means to lead more humanely, whether at the helm of a global organization or creating impact in everyday spaces. 🐾

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• Leadership is about how people feel, not what you do.
• Stay connected to frontline realities, not just strategy.
• Listening without follow-up erodes trust and culture.
• Values must be lived, not framed on the wall.
• Accountability and compassion can, and must, coexist.

What if your biggest breakthroughs came after you wanted to quit?🥋

Rosie gets real about grit, resilience, and the surprising lessons learned from watching her son earn his black belt in TaeKwonDo.

Rosie takes us behind the scenes of this journey to unpack why passion isn’t enough, what it means to show up when it’s hard, and how committing to the bigger picture (even when it’s uncomfortable) can transform who we become.

Whether you’re facing a challenge, tempted to throw in the towel, or just need a spark of motivation, this Rosie in My Pocket will inspire you to dig deep, stay the course, and embrace that black belt attitude. ✨

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• Passion fades; commitment carries you forward.
• Grit matters more than initial excitement.
• Growth comes from pushing through resistance.
• Don’t give up. Ask for help instead.
• Show up even when it’s hard.

What if the real secret to great leadership isn’t about being in charge, but about being in tune with people?

Rosie sits down with Alain Hunkins, author of “Cracking the Leadership Code” and a man who’s worked with over 3,000 leadership groups across 29 countries. Together, they explore what it really means to lead in today’s world (hint: it’s way less about commanding and way more about connecting).

From redefining leadership as a learnable skill to unpacking the three Cs (Connection, Communication, and Collaboration), this episode dives deep into the systems, habits, and mindsets that create truly human workplaces. Alain challenges us to look in the mirror, get curious instead of defensive, and build workplaces where people actually want to show up.

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• Leadership is about facilitating human potential, not authority.
• Connection begins with consistent, credible, human behavior.
• Clear communication requires shared understanding, not assumptions.
• Collaboration thrives on safety, energy, ownership, and purpose.
• Great leaders operate by design, not default.

🚦What if hitting every red light was exactly what you needed?

Rosie turns a frustrating drive full of red lights into a powerful reflection on life, leadership, and the magic of slowing down. Instead of blowing through the signs that tell us to pause, what if we embraced them as invitations to stop, breathe, and tune in?

Rosie challenges our go-go-go mindset and explores how those seemingly annoying interruptions, on the road and in life, might actually be divine nudges to reflect, reset, and lead with greater presence.

So next time you hit a red light, don’t just sit there... take the moment, soak it in, and move forward with clarity.

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• Red lights are invitations to pause and reflect.
• We often rush due to an action bias.
• Pausing helps us lead with intention.
• Stillness reveals what we might be ignoring.
• Interruptions can be gifts, not annoyances.

Ever feel like your org is sprinting toward growth... but nobody packed the map? 📈

Rosie is joined by Howard Cleveland and Meg Crosby, co-founders of PeopleCap Advisors and co-authors of “Running the Gauntlet,” to unpack the real (and often messy) dynamics of leading through change. With decades of experience helping high-growth companies, they reveal the six imperatives every leader needs to scale effectively and stay human in the process.

From the power of context to why process is really just trust in disguise, and how to tell when someone just isn’t a fit for the next leg of the journey, this conversation is packed with sharp insights, personal stories, and practical takeaways you’ll actually want to use.

Whether you're leading a 5-person startup or a 100-year-old org, you’ll leave this episode feeling seen, equipped, and ready to lead with clarity.

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• Know your growth stage: Align decisions with your organization's stage of development.
• Align culture with strategy: Your culture must evolve to support your current goals.
• Grow leaders to grow the org: Leadership development is essential for scaling.
• Trust lives in process: Clear systems create consistency and reliability.
• Right people, right stage: Not everyone will (or should) grow with the organization.

What if not negotiating could be costing you over a million dollars? 😳

KL Shaw brings the energy and serious truth bombs as she unpacks why so many women and people of color aren’t negotiating, and what it’s really costing them.

From a $42,000 surprise check story to breaking down the mindset traps that keep us stuck, Keri Lynn shares personal lessons and expert tips you can use right away.

Whether you’re navigating a job offer, asking for a raise, or negotiating severance, this episode gives you the language, strategy, and confidence you need to advocate for what you’re worth.

It’s time to stop leaving money, and power, on the table. 💰

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• 87% of negotiations result in at least partial wins. Most people just don’t ask.
• Not negotiating can cost you up to $1.5M over your career.
• You can negotiate far more than just salary. Think benefits, PTO, and severance.
• Reframing negotiation as a value-alignment builds confidence.
• Strategic silence after your ask can lead to better outcomes.

What if the biggest thing holding you back as a leader isn’t your skills or knowledge, but your inner operating system? ⚙️

In this episode of the ”Courageous Leadership Series,” Rosie Ward unpacks the “faulty programs” we all unknowingly downloaded in childhood that continue to influence our thoughts, choices, and leadership today. From the Overachiever to the People Pleaser to the Control Freak, these subconscious scripts can quietly fuel burnout, silence our voices, or lead us to chase worth in all the wrong places.

Drawing on years of research and coaching hundreds of leaders, Rosie reveals the seven core faulty programs (and their sneaky cousins) — and, more importantly, how to start upgrading them. 💡

With Nikki Lewallen Gregory asking the tough questions, this candid conversation is packed with real-life stories, practical ways to spot your own faulty programs, and the courage it takes to rewrite them. This isn’t just leadership theory — it’s deep inner work that changes how you lead, love, and live.

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• Faulty programs are early-life patterns shaping how leaders think and act.
• Naming your program helps you step back and choose differently.
• Common programs include overachieving, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control.
• Honest feedback reveals how these patterns impact others.
• Upgrading programs is lifelong work, especially during stress.

What if your business could be radically more aligned, energized, and future-ready… just 90 days from now?

In this finale of the “Growth on Purpose” series, Claire takes us on one last space-themed adventure, and this time, it's personal. She's ditching the vague strategies and giving you a clear, actionable path to a thriving business future, all within the next 90 days.

From your launch pad (aka your Growth on Purpose assessment) to building your moon base (retaining top talent) and heading to Mars (your 3–5 year vision), Claire maps out exactly how to fuel your growth without losing your best people along the way.

This episode is your permission slip to stop playing whack-a-mole with your to-do list and finally lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 🌟

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• Start with a clear 3–5 year vision and work backward.
• Build a strong talent ecosystem to fuel growth.
• Use a 30-day sprint to identify and engage top talent.
• A 90-day plan can align your team with minimal time.
• Delayed decisions are riskier than wrong ones.

Ever catch yourself “listening” but really just waiting for your turn to talk? Or maybe you jump in with advice before the other person even finishes?

We’ve all been there. In this episode, Rosie flips the script on how we think about listening and challenges us to trade quick fixes and snap judgments for something deeper: listening with a spirit of service. 💡

Instead of making conversations about us, whether through commiserating, tuning out, or problem-solving, Rosie shows how we can quiet our inner dialogue and truly tune in. When we listen this way, complaints transform into clues about unmet goals, people feel genuinely seen, and connection grows stronger.

Listening isn’t just a skill, it’s a superpower that helps others shine and helps us build more meaningful relationships. ✨

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• Default listening modes often focus on ourselves.
• These modes can leave others feeling unseen.
• Service listening turns down our inner voice.
• Complaints usually reveal unmet goals.
• True listening builds clarity and connection.

We often hear the phrase “it’s lonely at the top,” but what if that loneliness isn’t limited to executives, and something we all carry in different ways?

Rosie sits down with Nick Jonsson, the world’s leading voice on executive loneliness, to uncover why disconnection has become an epidemic and what we can do about it. Nick’s story is both raw and inspiring, as he opens up about his personal battle with isolation, burnout, and the turning point that reshaped his life.

Together, they explore why leaders hesitate to be vulnerable, how silence becomes dangerous, and why trust deepens when we ask for help. Most importantly, Nick shares his five practical steps for overcoming loneliness, tools that don’t just apply to executives, but to anyone navigating the pressures of modern life.

This conversation is a reminder that leadership is human, connection is essential, and none of us are meant to do it alone.

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• Loneliness affects everyone, not just executives.
• Vulnerability builds trust and connection.
• Fear of judgment keeps leaders silent.
• Five steps: take stock, seek help, get healthy, build relationships, find purpose.
• Sharing in good times strengthens us for hard times.