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Leadership isn’t about what you do—it’s about who you become.

In this powerful episode, Rick Torrison, author of Born Limitless, joins Doland White to unpack how beliefs shape behavior, why leaders often self-sabotage, and how to replace limitation with confidence and purpose.

You’ll learn:

The framework that connects belief, behavior, and results.

How to identify and replace the lies that limit your growth.

Why moving from success to significance changes everything.

How authenticity creates sustainable impact for leaders.

Mini Q&A:

Q: What keeps leaders stuck?

A: Unchallenged “normals” that limit growth.

Q: How do you break those limits?

A: Replace lies with truth and act on the new belief.

Contact Rick:

eMail: [email protected]

Book: https://a.co/d/0GGa4VZ

Limitless App: https://ricktorrison.com/living-limitless-app/

Website: https://ricktorrison.com/

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The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

Transforming ego-driven workplaces into trust-driven, empowered cultures.

What happens when a high-performing executive realizes success without purpose isn’t success at all?

Kyle McDowell joins Doland White to share how The 10 WEs redefined leadership for him — and how leaders at every level can use them to create impact, trust, and authentic connection.

Takeaways:

• The difference between activity and impact.

• How to turn resistance into trust.

• Why authenticity and vulnerability fuel lasting results.

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Connect with Kyle: www.kylemcdowellinc.com

In this episode, filmmaker and storyteller Fitch Jean joins Doland White to explore how storytelling builds trust, confidence, and connection in leadership. From growing up in Haiti to directing award-winning films, Fitch shares how the art of storytelling applies to every leader’s journey—on set or in the boardroom.

You’ll Learn:

• How to use storytelling to strengthen trust and influence

• Why failure is a gateway to growth

• How to lead creative teams with humility and vision

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Host: Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and host of The Next Interview Leadership Podcast.

Guest: Jim Huntzicker, High Performance Mindset Coach and author of Mindset Breakthrough: Where Neuroscience Meets Self-Mastery.

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What’s really holding leaders back isn’t lack of strategy—it’s mindset. In this episode, Jim Huntzicker shares how limiting beliefs, resistance, and resentment quietly shape leadership decisions—and how to break free. We unpack his frameworks for moving from stress-filled Primal states into confident Powerful states that unlock growth, resilience, and empowered teams.

You’ll learn:

• How to identify and shift the hidden beliefs limiting your leadership.

• Practical tools like the Decision Director for rewiring your mindset.

• Why releasing resentment is critical to leading with clarity and trust.

Connect with Jim Huntzicker: jimhuntzicker.com | mindsetbreakthrough.com

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Success isn’t just about wins in the ring — it’s about the courage to lead yourself and others with purpose.

In this episode of The Next Interview, host Doland White — executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and empowerment strategist — sits down with Gavin Topp, former boxing champion and author of Man Alive. From battling addiction to building a global movement that’s transforming men’s lives, Gavin shares raw lessons on resilience, accountability, and legacy.

What you’ll take away:

• How daily discipline and 1% improvements build unstoppable momentum.

• Why fear is fuel — and how to “do it afraid” as a leader.

• The 4 phases of Man Alive and how they apply to building empowered teams and families.

📌 Connect with Gavin Topp: https://www.gavintopp.com

If you’re ready to step into success with clarity, courage, and confidence, this episode is for you.

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What happens when vulnerability becomes your greatest leadership strength? In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Bianca D’Alessio—top NYC real estate broker, star of HBO’s Selling the Hamptons, and author of Mastering Intentions: Ten Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact.

Bianca opens up about her personal journey from identity struggles and fear of judgment to building a career defined by resilience, trust, and empowered teams.

Meet Bianca:

eMail: [email protected]

Website: https://www.nestseekers.com/Sales/hamptons/

LinkdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancadalessio/

Book: Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact

Here’s what you’ll take away:

• Why authenticity and vulnerability create stronger leaders.

• How to use affirmations and “team self-talk” to build confidence.

• A new way to approach goals—beyond toxic metrics—to focus on growth.

Key Moments:

• 07:12 → Building confidence in real estate.

• 15:45 → The shift from fear to authenticity.

• 32:30 → Team self-talk and affirmations.

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What does it take to break free from limits and lead with confidence? In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Chris Capuano — entrepreneur and author of No Ceiling, No Excuses — to unpack how resilience, hustle, and courage can redefine leadership.

Chris shares his journey from a turbulent childhood and 14 years in construction to building a thriving business and developing the HUSTLE framework: Hunger, Understand the Game, Sell Yourself, Take the Shot, Leverage Your Lessons, and Earn While You Sleep.

Meet Chris:

eMail: [email protected]

Book: No Ceiling No Excuses - https://a.co/d/8w5dkUj

Top Takeaways:

• How to turn adversity into fuel for growth

• Why relationships matter more than being the cheapest option

• The practical meaning of “earning while you sleep”

Timestamps:

• 09:15 – From construction to entrepreneurship

• 22:55 – The HUSTLE framework explained

• 41:10 – Action over perfection: Chris’s advice for leaders

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Most leaders feel the pressure to always have the answer. But what if the smartest move you can make is the courage to admit, “I don’t know”? This episode of The Next Interview explores why humility, curiosity, and trust are the real drivers of innovation, team success, and long-term strategy.

I sit down with Alan Gregerman, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Venture Works, and author of The Wisdom of Ignorance. With over 37 years of experience and 400+ clients, Alan has guided organizations across industries to create breakthrough innovations by rethinking how leaders empower their teams.

Website: https://alangregerman.com/

Book: https://a.co/d/9m8ZgF8

eMail: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-gregerman-a33b236/

👉 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why breakthroughs rarely come from experts—and how to find fresh ideas.

• How micro-moments of trust build stronger teams and better decisions.

• The six skills every leader needs to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

⏱️ Episode Highlights:

• 03:15 – Why innovation often comes from outsiders

• 27:00 – Turning conflict into growth and collaboration

• 51:20 – The six skills of enlightened leadership

If you’re a leader serious about building trust, empowering teams, and driving innovation with confidence, this conversation will reshape the way you lead.

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Every leader says they want innovation, growth, and impact. But without trust and clarity, all you create is motion — not progress.

In this episode of The Next Interview, I unpack the biggest lessons from 52 conversations with executives, coaches, and innovators. These aren’t theories — they’re real strategies leaders used to build high-trust teams, accelerate growth, and make better decisions when the stakes were high.

Tactical Takeaways:

• Why decision-making at 80% clarity beats waiting for perfection.

• How your presence sets the tone for trust before you say a word.

• The overlooked truth: accountability isn’t control — it’s honoring commitments.

Timestamps:

• 06:12 – The mindset shift that transforms decision-making.

• 18:40 – Presence and the seven-second rule.

• 29:05 – How to create accountability without micromanaging.

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Too many executives sacrifice their health in the name of growth — and it’s costing them clarity, confidence, and the ability to lead.

Guest + Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Next Interview, I sit down with Luke DePron, founder of the Fit Man Project and executive fitness coach. Luke works with high-performing leaders to reclaim energy, build trust in themselves, and design systems that make fitness and leadership sustainable.

Meet Luke:

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

Fit Men Project: https://fitmenproject.com/

Tactical Takeaways:

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why most leaders confuse “work/life balance” with priorities — and how to reframe it.

• Luke’s Minimum Standard Framework: the simple system that builds habits leaders don’t quit.

• How identity shifts (“I’m a fit leader”) unlock performance and resilience across business and life.

Timestamps:

• 12:08 – The myth of work/life balance for executives

• 20:14 – The identity shift that fuels sustainable leadership

• 41:22 – How minimum standards drive trust, autonomy, and growth

Call to Action:

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