SoundBits: The Global Leadership Forum

By Kim Groshek

Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.

Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features thought-provoking conversations with exe... more

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The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.

SoundBits: The Global Leadership Forum episodes:

July 30, 2026Breaking Free from Energy Debt with Adam Barney
Kim introduces the concept of energy debt and sustainable leadership.

Adam Barney explains why burnout is often caused by energy mismanagement rather than a lack of time.

The hidden cost of unresolved decisions, postponed conversations, and mental overload.

How entrepreneurs and leaders unintentionally create energy debt.

Adam shares his experience balancing coaching, writing a book, launching a podcast, and growing a business.

The importance of accountability partners in maintaining focus and momentum.

Kim discusses how clarity restores energy by closing unnecessary mental loops.

Identifying where your energy is currently being spent before trying to create more.

A simple reflection exercise: identify whether what's weighing on you needs a decision, a conversation, or permission to let go.

Final takeaway: Sustainable leadership begins by managing your energy with intention, not simply managing your time.
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
7min
July 23, 2026Time, Presence & Posture with Dr. Brett Hill
Kim welcomes Dr. Brett Hill to SoundBits.

Why time is life's most valuable and limited resource.

Balancing family, business, and personal health.

Avoiding the trap of missing life's biggest moments while staying busy.

The importance of being fully present with family and loved ones.

The inspiration behind Experience Life Chiropractic.

Creating lasting memories through outdoor adventures, backpacking, fly fishing, and mountain biking with his children.

How technology, poor posture, and sedentary lifestyles impact overall health.

The connection between posture, stress, and the nervous system.

Why nature helps slow our perception of time and reduce stress.

A practical posture exercise to improve awareness, breathing, and presence.

Final takeaway: Pause every hour, sit tall, relax your shoulders, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the present moment.
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
10min
July 16, 2026Finding Clarity Through Intuition with Ann Vanino
Kim welcomes guest Ann Vanino to SoundBits.

Ann discusses the challenge of managing competing priorities and finding balance.

Why seeking clarity is often more important than simply finding more time.

The role of silence in quieting the mind and accessing intuition.

How automatic writing became a powerful tool for self-discovery and guidance.

The benefits of free-form writing and creating space for authentic thoughts to emerge.

Understanding how intuition is shaped by both inner wisdom and lived experience.

Recognizing the difference between intuition, fear, desire, and ego.

Learning to trust intuitive signals through consistent practice.

Practical techniques for strengthening intuition, including pausing throughout the day.

Final takeaway: Intuition isn't something to chase, it's something we create space to hear.
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
10min
July 09, 2026Reclaiming Connection Through Play and Technology with Shannon Coulter
In this episode, Kim Groshek welcomes Shannon Coulter for an inspiring conversation about rediscovering presence in a technology-driven world.
Shannon shares her vision of creating neighborhoods filled with laughter, children playing outside, and families reconnecting through intentional living. She discusses her upcoming initiatives designed to help both children and adults use technology as a tool rather than allowing it to become a distraction.
Throughout the conversation, Kim and Shannon explore:
Why purpose and passion create more sustainable success than external achievement.

The importance of remembering your "why" during periods of uncertainty and growth.

How celebrating progress ("the gain") instead of focusing on what's left undone builds momentum.

The value of focused work and minimizing distractions in a world filled with constant notifications.

Overcoming limiting beliefs around charging for your expertise and recognizing the impact your work can have.

Practical ways to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself through intentional pauses.

Why meaningful community is essential for creating lasting personal and cultural change.
This episode is a thoughtful reminder that thriving doesn't come from constantly doing more—it comes from creating space to listen, reconnect, and intentionally choose how we spend our time and attention.
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
9min
May 14, 2026 The Boundary Decision: What Is Yours to Carry? With Alyssa Utecht
What happens when being helpful turns into carrying what is not yours?
In this episode of SoundBits, Kim Groshek is joined by Alyssa Utecht for a conversation about boundaries, power, nervous system safety, and the decisions we keep reopening because discomfort feels too hard to hold.
Kim and Alyssa unpack:
Why boundaries are not just walls, but decision lines
How over-helping can take away someone else’s agency
Why resentment, exhaustion, and overwhelm often point to a crossed boundary
The “tennis court” model for clean responsibility
How leaders, helpers, and empaths accidentally carry everyone else’s decisions
Why clarity without containment becomes UN-DECISION™
The first small question to ask: “Is this mine, or is this theirs?”
This episode is for anyone who has been carrying someone else’s backpack, solving problems before being asked, or staying stuck in a decision that was never fully theirs to make.
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
10min
May 07, 2026Decide Where Energy Goes with Jennifer Hough
Energy is not something you chase. It’s something you build.
In this conversation with Jennifer Hough, we explore the real drivers behind energy—and why so many leaders feel depleted despite doing “all the right things.”
Jennifer shares her experience navigating severe fatigue after toxic exposure, and how that led her to rethink health, performance, and the way we generate energy at a cellular level.
Here’s what we cover:
Why energy is rooted in your biology—not just your schedule

The role of mitochondria as your body’s “energy factories”

How stress, toxins, and overexertion quietly drain your capacity

Why traditional exercise can backfire (especially for high performers)

The 5 key factors that directly impact your energy levels:
Movement (without over-stressing the body)

Hydration and nourishment

Sleep and cellular repair

Detoxification (including infrared sauna)

Connection beyond the “lone wolf” mindset

Jennifer also introduces a powerful leadership shift:
Energy expands when you stop operating alone.
The move from “lone wolf” to connected, curious, and collaborative leadership isn’t just philosophical—it’s practical. It changes how you receive support, make decisions, and sustain momentum.
This episode is a reminder:
You don’t need more discipline.
You need better alignment.
Key Takeaway
Your energy is a system. When you support the system, energy follows.
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
12min
April 30, 2026She Stopped Re-Deciding—and Finished 14 Chapters with Mitzi Ocasio
In this episode of SoundBits, Kim Groshek welcomes Mitzi back for a conversation about what happens when a decision finally turns into action.
Mitzi shares how reading Kim’s work on decision-making helped her recognize that the stress she was carrying was not just from being busy. It was from decisions she had made but never acted on.
For years, Mitzi wanted to finish her book. Once she stopped waiting for the perfect writing setup and began using small pockets of time—doctor’s appointments, waiting rooms, and quiet moments on her phone—she completed 14 chapters in just two months.
This episode explores:
Why procrastination creates emotional weight

How unfinished decisions drain energy

The power of using available time instead of waiting for ideal time

How small daily action creates momentum

Why boundaries matter when protecting your goals

What it means to honor commitments to yourself
Mitzi also shares how this shift has expanded her vision—from finishing one book to believing in her long-term goal of publishing 200 books.
This is a conversation about ownership, accountability, and what becomes possible when you stop delaying the decision and start moving forward.
One question to take with you:
What decision have you already made—but haven’t acted on yet?
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
9min
April 23, 2026The $100K Decision Everyone Avoids Questioning with Ryan Clark
Welcome to Soundbits—an exploration of what’s not said and what may be misunderstood.
In this episode, Kim Groshek speaks with Ryan Clark about student loan debt, family expectations, and the hidden decisions behind higher education.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
A real story of how student debt impacts families over time

Why “doing everything right” doesn’t guarantee financial support

The difference between cost and investment when choosing a college

How to think about education like a financial decision—not just a milestone

Why trade schools and alternative paths are part of the conversation now
Ryan shares how his own path—from federal academy to corporate career—shifted his perspective on education and ROI.
Kim adds her own experience of paying for college and reflects on how dramatically the cost of education has changed.
Key takeaway:
College is not just a step—it’s a decision. And like any decision, it needs clarity, containment, and an expected return.
If done right, education can create long-term financial and personal growth. If not, it can create years of financial drag.
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
6min
April 16, 2026What Actually Matters (And What You’re Missing) with Neil Taylor
In this episode, Kim sits down with Neil Taylor for a thoughtful conversation about family, time, boundaries, creativity, and the power of preserving personal stories.
They talk about what it means to be fully present in the moments that matter, especially when family calls us away from work and back into what is most important. Kim shares reflections on time boxing, sacred boundaries, and how being fully present is a decision. Neil brings in ideas from the book Four Thousand Weeks, exploring how life feels different when we realize time is finite and that efficiency alone is not the goal.
The conversation also moves into art, creative process, grief, memory, and legacy. Neil shares how losing his father deepened his desire to help people capture their stories before they are lost. Kim reflects on being with her mother during her final days and the beauty of hearing and holding the stories that make a life.
This episode is a reminder that behind productivity, behind business, and behind achievement, there is something deeper: connection, meaning, and the stories that bind us together.
In this episode, Kim and Neil discuss:
Why presence matters more than productivity

The balance between business responsibilities and family life

Time boxing and protecting what matters

The difference between efficiency and meaning

Creative space and why process can look messy

Grief, remembrance, and preserving someone’s voice

Why stories are part of identity, family, and legacy
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
8min
January 26, 2026 Presence Changes Everything (If You Let It) with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff
Gemma celebrates crossing 1.3 million downloads on her show Real Talk Real Women
The emotional impact of sharing real stories—and why people are listening
A joyful detour into catios, feline personalities, and the healing power of animals
Why cats are more than their fur color—they're individual, intuitive companions
Kim and Gemma swap childhood memories of growing up with pets
How animals like cats can offer grounding, love, and quiet companionship
Gemma’s reflection on what her cats have taught her about simplicity and presence
The beauty of being seen, accepted, and loved—no matter what
Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.
Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.
Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.
Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.
...more
8min

FAQs about SoundBits: The Global Leadership Forum:

How many episodes does SoundBits: The Global Leadership Forum have?

The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.