In this episode of The UNFLTRD Podcast, I chat with Melissa Maloney, founder of Happy Leader Enterprises, the co-founder of All Women L.E.A.D. and the VP of Sales and Operations for a thriving new start up called Go Fog It, about her definition of leadership, why it is important to bounce back from adversity and about resilience.   

Melissa has developed a passion for helping others find happiness and she has the experience to do it well. As a child of adversity, Melissa uses her personal story to impact others. She focuses on productivity and leading with emotional intelligence with an attitude of “Everybody Wins.”

In this episode of The UNFLTRD Podcast, I sit down with Steve Wohlenhaus, CEO of Weatherology, which disseminate weather information to over 1200 local radio stations. Steve's passion for keeping people safe includes helping them improve their quality of life so they can live the abundant life we all desire.  Steve believes by focusing on critical areas of importance such as health, healthy relationships with family and friends, healthy intimate relationships and more satisfying work, people can enhance their prospects for experiencing more happiness. That’s why he’s here today to share his expertise on leadership, business, sales and marketing, motivational speaking, technology, innovation and what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

In this episode, I chat with Mike Robbins, author of five books, including, Bring Your Whole Self to Work and We’re All in This Together, keynote speaker and former professional baseball player with the Kansas City Royals. After his athletic career was cut short by injuries, he worked in the tech world, before starting his consulting business in 2001. His clients include Google, Wells Fargo, eBay, Gap, Microsoft, and others.

Mike shares the topic of his enlightening TEDx Talk about appreciation. Have a listen and you'll appreciate what Mike has to say.

In this episode, I connect with Jeff Ilker, a personal leadership and career coach,  to talk about UNFLTRD leadership and why we need to lead ourselves first.

In this episode, I chat with Andy Kaufman, a recognized expert on leadership and project management and President of the Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc., which helps organizations around the world improve their ability to lead and deliver. We talk about the importance of harnessing humour to leaders lead but knowing when and where. We also talk about staying people-centered and empowering people as a result of our presence--and making sure that impact continues into our absence.

In this episode, I connect with Darlene Corbett about the importance of wellbeing and how we can get "unstuck" from whatever holds us back and holds us down.  Darlene is a Speaker, Author, and Therapist/Hypnotherapist. She is known as the UnStuck expert.  She's the author of "Stop Depriving The World of You" and the host of a weekly podcast, “Tap Into The Power of U,” for people 40+. Darlene is also a radio co-host, a Health and Wellness Correspondent and a member of the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters. Darlene enjoys spending time with her husband, dogs, and close friends, as well as reading, staying fit, and loving life.

In this episode, I chat with a friend and business associate, Moe Beschta, on the struggles with ego, defining leadership and self-image. We talk about leadership development in the corporate world as well as the perks of entrepreneurialism in leadership development.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of learning about why Shakeel Bharmal left a successful career in the corporate leadership world and took on a coaching role to make a difference for people, to help them develop into leaders who thrive during disruptive times. We share stories about leader character, growth mindset, reflection and the self, empathetic communication and taking control of your motivation capability.

In this episode, I chat with Brian Kelly, an ICF Accredited Coach and senior consultant whose three-decade career spans business, technology, finance and human development. Brian is a visionary connector, community-builder and human development specialist who helps people and teams unleash their human greatness so they can create better together. He believes in each person’s unique human greatness and the power of harnessing this to amplify impact for teams, communities and organizations. Brian’s encouraging energy and relational and strategic approach invite the inclusive business leaders and teams he works with to expand their perspective, shift their mindset and step into their vulnerability to strengthen their belief and their ability to create better together. Brian proudly serves to advance diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging and serves on the Executive Board for Overcoming Odds where he has worked with the Executive Director to create an Executive Board, strategic business planning and expanding the reach and impact of the nonprofit’s mission. Brian is also a board member at the Sounding Board, 360 Nation which serves to elevate voices, expand perspectives and advance humanity through intentional, meaningful action that creates better for all. Brian has also served on the Washington DC metro area chapter Board for several culturally based National nonprofits focused on greater inclusion, diversity, professional development and leadership development. He’s a proud graduate of Boston College and holds a degree in Business Administration and has earned multiple professional coaching certifications and today, we have the honour of learning more about Brian, his passions and his accomplishments as an UNFLTRD leader.

In this episode, I interview Paul Haury, a coach, a mentor, and an optimist that nerds-out on all things in the social-behavioral and neurosciences for what motivates us becoming better and in finding spaces where we all belong. He believes that we all walk upon paths of vulnerability and togetherness, and dreams can happen when we can express kindness, rise to honest challenges in personal accountability, and experience a deep curious appreciation for being wholly human in full potential.