The Book Leads: Impactful Books For Life & Leadership

Episode 154: Matt Rogers & his book, Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes

ABOUT MATT

Matt is a College Recruiting Adviser and Motivational Speaker mentoring student-athletes and families on how to maximize their college recruiting journeys. Coach Matt has helped over 4000 families with their journeys to play college sports. He's also an author, having written the 5-star reviewed book Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes, a step-by-step guide to maximizing student-athlete exposure to college coaches at colleges and universities throughout the United States. He has also published The Recruit’s Journal Series that are companion workbooks for families going through the college recruiting journey. He also works as a University Athletics Consultant training college coaches and athletic directors on recruiting, team-building, and program development, presently consults with a small community college on the West Coast helping them build their first Athletics Department and competitive sports program, hosts a podcast interviewing high school, college, and professional coaches and athletes -- Significant Coaching (& Recruiting) with Matt Rogers. He's also blogs weekly essays entitled The Blog of Significance to help guide coaches, parents, and student-athletes.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Compartmentalizing and boxing commitments.

• Matt having 14 nieces and nephews by the time he was 17.

• Helping 4,000 kids get to college.

• Coming full circle as a writer.

• Empathy can be good and bad.

• What you can learn in volunteering at the car line at school.

• Success vs. Significance

• "...because I see too many men in our country don't have that skill."

• "Give me three months."

• Seeing others' (but not your own) self-worth.

• The benefits of hiring athletes into the workplace.

• Understanding thoughtful commitment.

• Unlocking potential.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Matt is, Where do your self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence stand when it comes to tactfully and intentionally demonstrating your true value?

FIND MATT

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecruitCoach4U

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmattrogers/

• ikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachmattrogers

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogersmatt16/

• X: https://x.com/coachmattrogers

• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@coachmattrogers

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-154-matt-rogers-his-book-significant-playbook-john-m--kifhe/?trackingId=0OveFSfWTVKNPWiDPI68vg%3D%3D

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Eric Hamilton

00:36 - Introduction & Bio

02:29 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

08:28 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

11:53 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

13:26 - Seeking out the significance in a story.

18:31 - What do you consider your super power?

19:41 - How Matt realized the power of his empathy.

24:18 - What does leadership mean to you?

31:13 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

32:49 - Matt's own self-care realization.

51:16 - Can you provide an overview of the book?

55:48 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?

59:24 - What’s next for your writing?

01:04:09 - What book has inspired you?

01:09:02 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:

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Mod 5: Self-Assessment

Guest: Eric Lucrezia - Admissions Consultant, Author, Keynote Speaker

Eric is an MBA Admissions Consultant, 5-time author, podcast host, and keynote speaker based in Paris, France. Originally from NY, he's always loved working in education, leadership development, and anything with an international flavor. In his spare time, you can find him at the gym, painting watercolors, or playing the sax with his band.

Leadership Lesson: What's your leadership style? Even leaders managing teams for years often have difficulty answering this question. Whether you're applying for an MBA or your next job, self-assessing and learning leadership theory can help you reach your goals and to become precisely the kind of leader you want to be.

Find Eric

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericlucrezia/

Twitter: https://x.com/EricLucrezia

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricLucrezia

Other: https://www.instagram.com/candidate.coach/

ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP SYLLABUS

The Leadership Syllabus Podcast is a video/audio series providing insights from leaders on the main leadership lesson they’ve learned from their work, life, and experiences -- and who they are as a person.

Each 30-minute mod will capture a bit about who the guest is, their work, and the one lesson they would contribute to The Leadership Syllabus.

This collection of mods will offer the audience a one-series stop of real-world and life lessons to enhance their own self-understanding, awareness, and effectiveness in leadership and life.

Episode 153: Mario Lanzarotti & Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by Dr David Hawkins

ABOUT MARIO

Mario Lanzarotti is the founder of Aligned Founders, a global movement helping male entrepreneurs scale their businesses without losing themselves in the process. After exiting his first startup in New York, Mario learned what many men quietly face - success without peace, pressure without purpose. His coaching helps founders shift their identity from survival-driven operator to aligned leader rooted in trust, brotherhood, and faith. Over 2,000 men across 15+ countries have used his frameworks to reclaim their time, reignite their purpose, and scale without burnout. His TEDx talk on self-doubt has reached nearly 3 million people, and his work has been featured in Forbes, Affluence Magazine, and on stages with NYU and Skanska Walsh. Clients say it’s not just what he teaches, it’s the way he helps men remember who they truly are.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• The inner shift of the human needed to achieve the outer success of the business.

• "I know what I need to do, but I'm not doing it."

• Contemplating suicide.

• Separating who you are from what you do.

• The Tony Robbins Awakening.

• Pain and suffering for your parents.

• The loneliness of leadership and ambition.

• "...it felt like fucking finally someone speaks to my soul."

• The blessing and curse of entrepreneurship.

• "I don't want to be one of those bullshit people..."

• Avoiding the Constant Honeymoon Phase.

• Listening to your body.

• What it means to live a free life.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Mario is, Who and what is speaking to your soul, and how are you listening and letting go?

FIND MARIO

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanzarottimario/

· IG: https://www.instagram.com/mario.lanzarotti/

· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariolanzarotti

· Website: https://www.mariolanzarotti.com/

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article:

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Mario Lanzarotti

00:45- Introduction & Bio

02:48- Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

06:14 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

11:07 - Where Mario's entrepreneurial and ambitious spirit originates.

23:15 - A description of strong entrepreneurial drive.

32:44 - The role of religion in Mario's life.

38:51 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

47:15 - What do you consider your super power?

53:00 - What does leadership mean to you?

54:13 - Can you introduce us to and provide an overview of the book you want to share?

01:15:39 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:

• Watch on YouTube
• Listen on Spotify
• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Read About The Book Leads – Blog Post

For more great content, subscribe to my newsletter Last Week's LeadershipLessons, if you haven't already!

Episode 152: Nick Cooney & his book, What We Don't Do: Inaction in the Face of Suffering and the Drive to Do More

ABOUT NICK

Nick is the founder and managing partner of venture capital firm Lever VC and the founder and board chair of Lever Foundation, a non-profit focused on advancing a humane and sustainable food system. He is the author of several previous books on effective charity and philanthropy work, including, How to Be Great at Doing Good: Why Results Are What Count and How Smart Charity Can Change the World, and Change of Heart: What Psychology Can Teach Us About Spreading Social Change. His latest book is What We Don't Do: Inaction in the Face of Suffering and the Drive to Do More. Nick advises on effective giving and previously founded and co-founded the non-profits The Humane League and the Good Food Institute. A graduate of Hofstra University, he lives in the greater New York City region.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Venture capitalism in the sustainability space.

• Splitting between volunteer time, personal time, and passion time.

• Religion as a psychological foundation.

• The role of punk rock music in Nick's story.

• The power of inter-family debates.

• Being Obsessive Light.

• Reducing as much suffering in the world as possible.

• The importance of what we do and don't do with our money

• The three main resources we have: money, time, mental energy.

• Fighting our instinctual reactions.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Nick is, What steps or actions are you taking reduce the suffering around you, or at least improve the state of the world around you?

FIND NICK

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcooney1/
• Website: https://nickcooney.com/
• Twitter: https://x.com/nickcooney2
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.cooney1/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick.cooney2/

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-152-nick-cooney-his-book-what-we-dont-do-face-john-m--fyvwe/?trackingId=t8JQPBDlTr%2BHZUDLTOOSNw%3D%3D

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Nick Cooney

00:36 - Introduction & Bio

01:36 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

03:47 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

9:18 - The power and skill of debating.

15:30 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

18:30 - What do you consider your super power?

20:29 - What does leadership mean to you?

23:28 - An introduction and walkthrough of Nick's books.

27:03 - The mindset when launching a non-profit.

28:59 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

32:22 - Can you provide a general overview of the book?

36:24 - The power and value of one's time (in changing the world).

38:43 - General thoughts on the state of the world today.

46:51 - What book has inspired you?

50:39 - The role of religion in Nick's life, business, and work.

54:06 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

55:02 - What’s next for your writing?

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:

• Watch on YouTube
• Listen on Spotify
• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Read About The Book Leads – Blog Post

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Episode 151: Julie Donley, EdD, MBA, RN, PCC & her book, Leading at the Speed of People: Strategics for Success in a Fast-Paced World

ABOUT JULIE

Dr. Julie Donley is a leadership expert, award-winning author, and former Director of Nursing with nearly 30 years of experience helping professionals navigate high-stress environments, manage conflict, and lead with emotional intelligence. With a background in behavioral health and organizational leadership, she guides leaders to shift from emotional reactivity to intentional leadership, building stronger teams and healthier workplaces. She holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, an MBA, and is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Her latest book, Leading at the Speed of People, explores the power of self-awareness and emotional mastery in leadership. Through her coaching, speaking, and writing, Dr. Donley shares practical strategies to help leaders reduce stress, communicate more effectively, and lead with empathy and clarity.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• What you offer now vs. when you were 25.

• Feeling at one with life.

• Toxic bosses: Isn't anyone leading them?

• The power of trauma.

• "I have to be me."

• "How do you use that knowledge for the good of the world?"

• Creating a bigger impact through empathy.

• Leadership learning gaps.

• "Confidently unknowing."

• The power of self-awareness.

• The acronyms of C.A.R.E., H.A.R.D., and V.E.R.B.

• The muckiness of change.

• "Nobody's helping us learn how to live."

• "People are not as aware as they think they are."

The MAIN QUESTION posed by Julie in this conversation is, How do you feel good about yourself and do great things that you were meant to do in the world without apology?

FIND JULIE

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuliedonley/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJDonley/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjuliedonley
• Website: https://drjuliedonley.com/

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-151-julie-donley-edd-mba-rn-pcc-her-book-john-m--cc0ce/?trackingId=fN0vYF%2BsSXmr0vmzk1P0%2FQ%3D%3D

CHAPTERS

00:00 – The Book Leads Podcast – Dr. Julie Donley

00:36 - Introduction & Bio

01:32 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

12:01 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

21:41 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

31:31 - What do you consider your super power?

39:34 - What self-leadership means.

38:05 - What does leadership mean to you?

44:59 - A rundown of Julie's previous books.

49:58 - Introduction to latest book and general overview?

01:02:43 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?

01:08:15 - What book has inspired you?

01:14:09 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:

• Watch on YouTube
• Listen on Spotify
• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Read About The Book Leads – Blog Post

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Episode 150: Carrie-Lynn Hotson , CHRL & her book, VISH – Value, Inspire, Support, Hear: The Essential Elements of Business Success

ABOUT CARRIE-LYNN

In this second visit to The Book Leads Podcast, Carrie-Lynn, an Organizational Coach, Author, and Leadership Expert, talks about how things have changed since her first visit to the series in Episode 32 in which we covered her book, Knowing Who You Lead: Important Lessons On Why We Need To Understand Those We Lead. It's always great to have a conversation with someone who's returning to the series. I get to see how much they've changed and evolved in that time since our last meeting, and what's lead up to her latest book on VISH.

Since our first episode together, Carrie-Lynn's focus has shifted to both sides of the leadership equation -- both the leaders and those being led. She makes the great point that you can't work on anyone's leadership with them if you don't understand what it is they see and perceive in others, what others see and perceive in them, and how those understandings reconcile (or don't). And it all comes back to LISTENING to each other. Not just doing, working, helping, and surviving but utilizing, practicing, exemplifying deep, considerate listening.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Leadership Coach vs. Organizational Coach

• "...it opens up this world of opportunity to really go to that next level of understanding."

• One of the biggest mistakes we all make.

• Let's just get curious about each other."

• The evolution of someone's needs.

• The importance of what a new employee does and doesn't understand.

• Conflict as an opportunity.

• When we're not good at conveying (or knowing) what it is we need.

• The (super)power of self-correction.

• What V.I.S.H. means - "I need to ensure people feel valued, inspired, supported and heard."

• Intent vs. Impact

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Carrie-Lynn is, How are you listening to others to understand how they need to be valued, inspired, supported, and heard?

FIND CARRIE-LYNN

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-lynn-hotson-chrl/

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrielynnhotsonIOG

· Website: https://www.inspiringorganizationalgrowth.com/

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article:

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Carrie-Lynn Hotson

00:39 - Introduction & Bio

02:42 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

09:46 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

19:40 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

30:24 - How the training in and work of mediation informed Carrie-Lynn's coaching work.

34:17 - What is your super power?

40:54 - What does leadership mean to you?

43:04 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

52:32 - Can you provide a general overview of the book?

01:02:28 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?

01:04:05 - A breakdown of Carrie-Lynn's other books.

01:05:40 - What’s next for your writing?

01:07:50 - What lessons do you hope readers take away from your book?

01:12:13 - How farming informs her work today?

01:15:00 - What book has inspired you?

01:16:49 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-masterclass-humanity-10-lessons-ive-learned-from-john-m--gkype/?trackingId=rCl0VxRnSOeS50gAxAWJMA%3D%3D

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Episode 149: Iran Nazario (He/Him/His) & his book, Rage to Peace: From Wounded Child to Gang Member to Peace Advocate

ABOUT IRAN

Iran Nazario is the Principal Owner of Nazario Motivation, LLC. and has worked in the program management, gang prevention, youth outreach, engagement, and community support field for 30 years. He is an expert in Gang Prevention and Mediation with a proven impact on the management of staff and programs as well as one of the first individuals to tap into the formerly incarcerated as a resource to bring peace to his community. He has trained and presented for youth service agencies, court support services, schools, and many others on a local and national level.

He is a motivational speaker, consultant, skilled trainer and expert in community crisis response, violence intervention, youth & community engagement. His publications include a co-authored poetry book Bullets into Bells that describes the impact of gun violence on individuals across the State of Connecticut and his memoir Rage to Peace that hopes to inspire readers to embrace positive change in their lives.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Preventing human suffering.

• The music inside you.

• The comfort in chaos.

• Community activism.

• Drops of hope.

• Learning the power of conversations.

• Shaping perceptions - "I walked away from that conversation feeling blessed by what I learned and also again motivated...to continue to see the opportunity to converse with people who are different ⁓ in whatever ways they are."

• Building safe spaces for youth.

• The power of emotional intelligence - "...the more emotionally intelligent you are, not o only are you better at listening, you're also better at evolving and you're also better at communicating who you are and actually having empathy."

• Action in compassion.

• The healing power of storytelling.

• Continued healing for Iran.

• "This book opened incredible avenues for me to hear other people's not only real truths, facts, but also suffering."

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Iran is, How are you helping, guiding, and empowering others who might be experiencing challenges, obstacles, or traumas similar to those found in your story?

FIND IRAN

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iran-nazario-he-him-his-aa873a35?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

· Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nazariomotivation?_t=ZT-8vLgElPWyjb&_r=1

· Website: https://www.nazariomotivation.com/

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-149-iran-nazario-hehimhis-his-book-rage-peace-john-m--aesze/?trackingId=7Jmv%2BLrYTY69wTLjoUxHyw%3D%3D

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Iran Nazario

00:32- Introduction & Bio

01:30 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

03:57 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

35:13 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

43:02 - The types of programs Iran has created and launched.

48:33 - Iran's experience with learning about Emotional Intelligence

54:55 - Iran's beacon of compassion.

57:03 - What does leadership mean to you?

01:02:17 - Can you provide a general overview of the book?

01:06:49 - What’s next for your writing?

01:08:05 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?

01:18:44 - What do you hope others take away from this book?

01:24:59 - What book has inspired you?

01:29:20 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:

· Watch on YouTube

· Listen on Spotify

· Listen on Apple Podcasts

· Read About The Book Leads – Blog Post

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MOD 4: Vulnerable Storytelling w/Danielle Perlin

GUEST: Danielle Perlin - The Soul-Aligned Ghostwriter

Danielle is The Soul-Aligned Ghostwriter and an award-winning, best-selling author. She specializes in empowering C-suite executives and transformational leaders to amplify their legacies through impactful nonfiction books that build credibility, trust, and loyalty with their audiences. With contributions to over 25 books spanning memoirs, thought leadership, business, and personal growth, Danielle also provides book coaching and consulting services for C-suite executives, ensuring their messaging is both authentic and concise.

LEADERSHIP LESSON:

A crucial leadership lesson is the transformative power of deep listening combined with intuition. Leaders who genuinely and actively listen can uncover hidden stories, align team values, and foster authentic connections; this empowers others to bring their true voices forward, building stronger teams and deeper trust.

FIND DANIELLE

• Website: https://www.thesoulalignedghostwriter.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellebperlingood/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesoulalignedghostwriter/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellebperlingood
• Substack: https://soulalignedlife.substack.com/

ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP SYLLABUS

The Leadership Syllabus Podcast provides insights from leaders on the main leadership lesson they’ve learned from their work, life, and experiences -- and who they are as a person.

Each 30-minute mod will capture a bit about who the guest is, their work, and the one lesson they would contribute to The Leadership Syllabus.

This collection of mods will offer the audience a one-series stop of real-world and life lessons to enhance their own self-understanding, awareness, and effectiveness in leadership and life.

The Leadership Syllabus Spotify Feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tQDJ4I0lVXDAYkvVGobWQ?si=ae08c75323f34492

Episode 148: Rebecca Lee Desjardins & Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More & Live Bolder by Reshma Saujani

ABOUT REBECCA

Rebecca Lee Desjardins is a lifelong learner and coach, committed to engaging people in meaningful moments that promote personal growth, leadership development, and a greater sense of community. As a Behavioral Agility Coach, Rebecca uses The BioCode System to teach strategies that leverage stress as a tool for leadership development and personal wellness. As a community leader at The Connext Exchange, she invites connection, reflection and exploration through conversation. Guided by curiosity and hope, Rebecca believes in the power of possibility and the unrealized potential of our shared humanity.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Being in a state of becoming.

• What am I prioritizing? What really matters?

• "I did learn that's not valued everywhere."

• Being a Disruptor.

• Seeking fluidity.

• The life of perfectionism and what it prevents.

• Failure.

• "Judgement always comes in."

• Helping people find their place.

• Cultural messaging and programming.

• What are you about? vs. What do you do?

• The power of religion and spirituality.

The MAIN QUESTION basked directly by Rebecca is, Which of your gifts is left behind, not shared, all because of this anticipation of judgement or not being perfect enough

FIND REBECCA

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rldesjardins/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupwithintention

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShowUpWithIntention

• The Connext Exchange - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-connext-exchange/

• The Connext Exchange - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connextexchange

• The Connext Exchange - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connextexchange

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article:

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Rebecca Desjardins

00:33 - Introduction & Bio

03:17 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

06:25 - Lessons of stress during COVID.

09:14 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

20:59 - Perfectionism in Rebecca's life and work.

28:46 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

34:34 - What do you consider your super power?

35:24 - What does leadership mean to you?

36:51 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

38:30 - What Rebecca's taken away from reading the book at different points in her life.

47:14 - The importance of finding the right community for you.

50:36 - Can you provide a general overview of the book?

53:45 - Looking back on what we might've considered a failure in the past.

01:08:02 - Rebecca on Spirituality.

01:11:30 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from theseconversations.

Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:

• Watch on YouTube
• Listen on Spotify
• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Read About The Book Leads – Blog Post

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Episode 147: Karen Senteio, Executive Coach & The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

ABOUT KAREN

Karen Senteio is an executive coach, trainer, facilitator, and founder of Karen Senteio Consulting. With over 30 years of experience in corporate, academic, government, medical, and non-profit environments, she partners with leaders looking to open their hearts and minds to a different way of thinking and leading. She helps leaders activate their internal compass to embody authenticity, inspiration, and courage as daily practices. She works with leaders to create innovative cultures that deliver results powered by connection, engagement, and inclusion. She works with leaders committed to fostering environments where people can do their best work, access their strengths and talents, and create the scaffolding needed to succeed. Her corporate experience provides a unique backdrop to her coaching practice, providing a lens into individuals' many workplace and home challenges. She co-created and facilitated a highly successful Coaching and Mentoring Workshop for Leaders, training over 350 leaders from middle management to executives and facilitating post-workshop coaching and mentoring support.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• The power of Zeitgeist energy.

• The power of Vuja De

• What we can learn from kids.

• Where we as humans are missing the mark.

• The transformative partnership that unlocks a leader's full potential.

• "Leadership is a moment."

• Coaching and agency.

• Being a smurgeologist.

• The power of creativity.

• Everybody needs something different.

• Hope with action.

• Let Them / Let Me.

• "...any book that I can pick up that after 38 years of marriage, where I feel like I've learned, had an aha moment, is worth paying attention to."

• The power of accountability.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Karen is, Yes, you've let them (do what they're going to do), but what do you let yourself bring to the world (maybe with your Zeitgeist energy)?

FIND KAREN

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-senteio-executive-coach-9058942/

· Website: www.karensenteio.com

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-147-karen-senteio-executive-coach-let-them-john-m--yrtfe/?trackingId=BuOqdgAXSaGIj%2BcgvwfuVQ%3D%3D

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Karen Senteio

00:33 - Introduction & Bio

01:37 - Discussing Episode 42: Alla Weinberg & A Culture of Safety: Building an Environment for People to Think, Collaborate, and Innovate

09:57 - Karen's own self-care approach.

21:18 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

29:19 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

33:50 - What drew Karen to coaching?

42:09 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

47:07 - What do you consider your super power?

48:22 - What does leadership mean to you?

49:21 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

55:14 - A breakdown of the areas covered in the book.

01:15:32 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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