The Velocity Executive

By Assured Leadership

This series, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, supports newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth tech and related industries navigating their transition to strategic leadership roles. It... more

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How many episodes does The Velocity Executive have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

The Velocity Executive episodes:

January 27, 2026 Leading with Insight and Accountability
Discover practical leadership tools like empathy mapping, the SBI feedback model, and the Accountability Dial that empower new executives to foster trust, deliver impactful feedback, and drive ownership in their teams. Through real-world stories and expert reflections, Daniel and Todd reveal how integrating these frameworks can transform communication and culture in high-growth tech organizations.
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January 20, 2026 Beyond the First 90 Days
Discover why true leadership success extends past the myth of quick wins and how new executives can build lasting impact through strategic relationship building and cultural insight. Learn practical frameworks to navigate the critical first 18 months and create a roadmap for sustained organizational influence.
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January 13, 2026 From Individual Contributor to Strategic Leader: Your First 90 Days as a New VP
This episode, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, addresses the critical challenges new VPs face in their first 6-18 months, focusing on shifting from a manager mindset to strategic leadership. Topics include managing multiple teams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and building executive presence in high-tech and growth-phase companies. Practical frameworks and actionable advice equip leaders to prioritize impact over effort and thrive in expanded roles.
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January 08, 2026 Embracing Intelligent Failure for Leadership Growth
In this episode, Daniel and Todd explore why striving for a flawless quarter can stifle learning and leadership development. They share insights on fostering psychological safety, reframing failures as experiments, and using intelligent failure to accelerate growth in new executive roles.
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10min
January 06, 2026 Why Smart Leaders Stay Too Long on Losing Bets
This episode exposes the costly trap of sticking to failing strategies—and the science behind it. Discover Annie Duke’s research on escalation of commitment, learn how to spot 'zombie execution,' and pick up practical frameworks for quitting with credibility.
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9min
December 23, 2025 From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader
Newly promoted VPs face a daunting shift: what made them successful in technical roles won’t suffice at the strategic level. In this episode, Todd and Daniel break down the essential mindset, skill, and relationship changes for leaders making this transition, offering a practical 90-day playbook for new executives. Get ready for real-world examples, proven frameworks, and candid stories from the front lines of executive life.
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12min
December 22, 2025 The Year-End Executive Audit That Guarantees a Stronger 2026
This episode explores the latest research on how executive reflection, strategic planning, and goal-setting drive high performance in tech organizations. Dive deep into actionable frameworks and evidence-backed tactics to boost both financial and nonfinancial success as you close out the year and set up for Q1. Daniel and Todd draw on new empirical data, proven methodologies, and real-world tech leadership cases.
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12min
December 15, 2025 The Quiet Season Advantage: Winning Moves in December
Most tech executives see December as downtime or a last-minute sprint, but the most successful VPs make quiet, strategic moves that give them a huge Q1 advantage. Todd and Daniel share the exact playbook top leaders use to turn a slow month into major momentum.
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11min
December 09, 2025 Executive Reflection and Systems for Year-End Excellence
This episode explores the latest research on executive reflection and planning. Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon discuss why focusing on systems over goals strengthens strategy and how listeners can implement reflection practices for Q1 success. Discover actionable frameworks and starting points to level up your leadership in 2026.
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12min
December 01, 2025 Engineering Your Executive Breakthrough
This episode introduces The Velocity Executive and lays the foundation for weekly content by breaking down who our ideal listener is: newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth companies. Daniel and Todd outline the specific challenges these leaders face and preview how the podcast addresses them through practical frameworks and real-world insight.
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9min

FAQs about The Velocity Executive:

How many episodes does The Velocity Executive have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.