The Career Evangelist

What if executive presence isn’t about speaking louder, acting tougher, or pretending to be confident?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Bianca Riemer—former Morgan Stanley top-ranked analyst turned executive coach to CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders—to unpack the hidden force behind leadership influence: nervous system regulation.

We discuss:

• Why executive presence starts internally, not externally
• How stress, fear, and imposter syndrome can sabotage your leadership
• Bianca’s “lighthouse” framework for showing up powerfully
• The surprising breathing technique she teaches senior executives
• How to make a successful career pivot without panic
• The “newspaper headline” communication method to get senior leaders to listen
• How ambitious professionals can stop being invisible at work

If you want to lead with more confidence, communicate with influence, and position yourself for career growth, this episode is for you.

In this powerful episode, Bola sits down with leadership expert Hanna Bauer to unpack what truly drives sustainable success in leadership and business.

Hanna shares a defining moment in her career when key leaders walked away, not for better pay, but due to a toxic culture. That experience forced her to rethink leadership beyond personal growth and focus on transforming environments.

From her journey battling life-threatening heart disease to becoming a Maxwell Leadership Faculty member, Hanna introduces her groundbreaking framework, Haeartnomics—a fusion of heart-centered leadership and operational excellence.

You’ll learn:

• Why leadership is more about influence than authority
• How culture—not strategy—determines long-term success
• The connection between emotional intelligence and business systems
• How to reduce the “waste of human potential” in organizations
• Why alignment is the most underrated career strategy

This episode will challenge how you think about leadership, resilience, and your role in shaping people and performance.

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with global executive advisor and author Louisa Loran to unpack what it really takes to grow into leadership, before you ever get the title.

Louisa shares insights from her work advising top organizations like Google, Maersk, and Diageo, and introduces her powerful framework: the four behaviors that drive career success—envisioning ambitiously, expanding with curiosity, steering decisively, and embodying with presence.

We dive into:

• How to know when you're ready for leadership
• How to influence without authority
• Why most professionals limit their own growth
• How to shift from execution to strategic thinking

If you’re ready to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with leadership expert, CEO, and bestselling author Chris Dyer to unpack what it really takes to thrive in today’s evolving workplace.

From mastering remote work to building powerful organizational culture, Chris shares actionable insights drawn from decades of leadership experience. He breaks down the 7 pillars of a great workplace culture, explains how employees can stand out, even remotely, and introduces his powerful framework from his new book Moments That Matter.

If you want to grow your career, lead effectively, and become indispensable in any work environment, this episode is for you.

What truly separates successful leaders from those who struggle in a new role?

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with executive search experts Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley to unpack what really happens in a leader’s first 90 days—and why it can define the trajectory of an entire career.

Drawing from decades of experience placing over 600 executives and interviewing thousands of leaders, they reveal practical, real-world tactics used by top CEOs to build trust, establish credibility, and drive early wins.

You’ll learn:

• Why the first 90 days are critical to long-term success
• The powerful “25-50-25” rule for managing stakeholders
• How small symbolic actions can create massive influence
• Common mistakes that derail leaders early
• What separates high-potential executives from the rest

Whether you're a senior executive, aspiring leader, or professional aiming for growth, this episode delivers a practical playbook you can apply immediately.

In today’s workplace, one of the biggest threats to career growth and organizational success isn’t lack of skill; it’s the “us vs. them” mindset.

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with global trust strategist Laura Kriska to unpack how this hidden dynamic silently damages collaboration, trust, and performance.

Laura shares powerful insights from over 30 years of experience working with global organizations, including:

• How “us vs. them” thinking shows up in everyday workplace interactions
• Why leadership language can either build trust or destroy it
• Practical strategies to create a “we-building” culture
• How to strengthen relationships in hybrid and remote teams
• Simple, no-cost habits anyone can use to build influence and credibility

If you want to grow your career, strengthen your leadership presence, and become someone people trust, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Neil Thubron, executive coach, global sales leader, endurance athlete, and bestselling author.

Neil shares powerful insights from his journey—from leading a 450-person sales organization across 38 countries to completing the grueling 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra.

During the conversation, Neil reveals his 7P Formula, a framework designed to help professionals achieve ambitious goals and perform at their highest level.

You’ll learn:

• How to identify and pursue truly big goals
• The 7P Formula for achieving extraordinary results
• Why purpose is the most neglected driver of career success
• How professionals can improve 1% every day
• The mindset shift needed to move from price conversations to value conversations
• How leaders can grow their careers without sacrificing health and relationships

Neil also shares real coaching stories and practical advice for professionals who feel stuck in their careers and want clarity about their future.

If you want to build a career driven by purpose, discipline, and continuous growth, this episode is for you.

Is executive presence an innate gift, or a skill that can be mastered? In this episode, we sit down with Johns Hopkins experts and co-authors of The Presence Principle, Dr. Alexa Chilcutt and Dr. Carl DuPont. They break down the science of "human skills"—from the neuroplasticity that allows us to change our communication habits to the 200-practice-run secret behind the world’s best TED talks. Whether you are an introvert looking to lead with quiet confidence or a professional aiming for the C-suite, this conversation provides the blueprint for engaging, aligning, and inspiring others to action.

In today’s workplace, employee engagement is at a historic low. Many leaders feel like they are constantly pushing their teams uphill—trying to motivate people who simply show up to do the minimum.

But what if the problem isn’t motivation… it’s buy-in?

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with leadership expert and author Dave Garrison to discuss the growing buy-in crisis in today’s workforce.

Dave shares powerful insights from his book The Buy-In Advantage, explaining the critical difference between employee engagement and true commitment.

You’ll learn:

• Why engagement alone isn’t enough for high-performing teams

• The leadership mistakes that destroy employee buy-in

• Practical ways leaders can inspire people to bring their best energy to work

• How creating buy-in can make leadership dramatically easier

If you lead people, manage teams, or want to grow your career by becoming a better leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can apply immediately.

What does it really take to build predictable career growth — especially during uncertain times?

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Javier Lozano Jr., a former world champion turned fractional CMO, who built and exited a successful business and later helped scale a company from $1 million to over $20 million.

Javier shares practical, real-world career lessons, including:

• Why sales and marketing skills are essential for career growth — even if you're not in sales
• How to build predictable momentum in your career
• How to think strategically about career risk
• Why career paths are rarely linear — and why that’s an advantage
• How top professionals position themselves for leadership roles
• How to continuously reinvent yourself to stay relevant

Javier also explains how developing self-awareness, learning continuously, and betting on yourself strategically can unlock career acceleration and long-term success.

Whether you're an early-career professional, mid-level manager, or aspiring executive, this episode provides actionable frameworks to help you take control of your career and create new opportunities.

Listen now and learn how to build a career with intention, strategy, and predictable growth.