The Wisdom movers

Why do some teams achieve extraordinary results while others struggle—even when they have talented people and plenty of resources?

On this episode of The Wisdom Movers Podcast, we speak with David Lengyel, founder of Venture Up, who has spent more than 40 years helping organizations understand leadership, communication, trust, and team performance. With experience working with more than 8,000 groups and 500,000 participants, David shares practical lessons from real-world team challenges across businesses, healthcare, government, education, and military organizations.

We explore the communication mistakes that hold teams back, how leaders build trust and accountability, why employees resist change, and the human skills that will matter most as AI transforms the workplace. If you're a leader, manager, entrepreneur, or professional who wants to build stronger teams and make better decisions, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply.

Learn more about David and Venture Up:

Website: https://www.ventureup.com/

Connect with David:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lengyel-099a2050

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ventureupofficial

For more conversations about leadership, business, and the ideas that shape how we think, live, and make decisions, follow The Wisdom Movers Podcast.

Amie Thompson is an entrepreneur and business strategist who helps small business owners and early-stage founders build visibility, sell with confidence, and put AI to work. She's a former CEO with more than 25 years of leadership experience. She consults as Director of Marketing and Client Success with ExecBrand Authority (EBA), an executive branding firm that transforms executive expertise into market authority.

Many skilled professionals are respected by the people who know them, yet invisible to the clients searching for exactly what they do. Amie calls this the authority gap.

In this episode, Ferdinand and Amie discuss:

▪️How to find your authority gap with a 30-minute audit of Google and AI tools

▪️How introverts can build visibility without changing who they are

▪️The difference between visibility and authority, and why third-party validation matters

▪️Why talking about value keeps clients from comparing you on price

▪️Why consistency matters more than posting frequency

▪️How trusted relationships lead to repeat business and referrals

Links:

Free resources on visibility and thought leadership: execbrandauthority.com/resources

ExecBrand Authority: execbrandauthority.com

Amie's website: amiethompson.com

Amie on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amie-thompson/

What does it take to turn your knowledge, experience, and personal story into a platform that reaches millions of people?

On this episode of The Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Adam Torres, co-founder of Mission Matters Media, international speaker, and #1 bestselling author of 1 Billion Podcasts: The Future of ALL Media. Recognized as a top 2% podcaster globally, Adam has helped amplify the voices of entrepreneurs, executives, entertainers, and industry experts through media, branding, and publishing. His work has generated more than 25 million views, with his podcast series reaching audiences in 180 countries.

Before building his career in media, Adam spent over 14 years in financial services, working with business owners and high-net-worth families. His transition from finance to media offers valuable lessons about recognizing opportunities, embracing change, and building a career around a bigger mission.

In this conversation, we explore how podcasting is transforming the media landscape and why it has become a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders. Adam shares insights into building an authentic personal brand, using storytelling to establish credibility, growing a community around your message, and turning your expertise into content that creates opportunities. We also discuss why publishing a book can strengthen your authority, how entrepreneurs can use media to expand their reach, and why everyone has a story worth sharing.

Whether you're an aspiring podcaster, an entrepreneur looking to grow your business, a professional building your reputation, or someone with valuable knowledge to share, this episode offers practical insights into making your voice heard and turning your mission into meaningful impact.

Connect with Adam Torres and follow his content, tips, and advice on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/

Are you working harder than ever but still feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure whether you’re making real progress?

On this episode of The Wisdom Movers Podcast, Rob Tracz, TEDx speaker, founder of TAPS – Coaching, and host of Surviving the Side Hustle, explains why burnout isn’t always a workload problem—it can be a clarity problem. Drawing from his experience working 15-hour days, seven days a week, Rob shares how business owners can regain direction, improve efficiency, and build momentum without sacrificing their well-being. We explore redefining success, finding a sustainable pace, and making practical changes that create meaningful progress.

Discover which of the six principles may be costing you momentum with Rob’s free assessment:

https://GetThePrime.com

What would change if you learned to meet life with greater presence, courage, and love—even when the future is uncertain?

On this episode of The Wisdom Movers Podcast, Kimberly Braun, former monastic nun, theologian, TEDx speaker, and author of Miracles in the Naked Light, shares lessons from her spiritual journey and the remarkable experience of building a monastery with little money and no prior experience. We explore self-discovery, manifestation, inner peace, and what it means to say YES to life while navigating uncertainty and change.

Connect with Kimberly and explore her books and work:

https://www.kimberlybraun.com

Get her book, Miracles in the Naked Light:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJBZQ744

What does it take to turn a passion for conversation into a platform that gives others a voice?

In this episode of The Wisdom Movers Podcast, Victor Jones, host of Liquor Talk Podcast, shares lessons from his journey as a podcaster, storyteller, and entrepreneur. Drawing from hundreds of conversations with creators, entertainers, and business owners, he explores authenticity, consistency, overcoming setbacks, and the realities of building a podcast in a crowded digital world.

We also discuss the experiences of Black content creators, the value of honest conversations, and how creators can build something meaningful without losing themselves along the way.

Explore Liquor Talk Podcast:

https://www.liquortalkpodcast.com/

What happens when intelligence becomes abundant, but good judgment remains rare?

On this episode of The Wisdom Movers Podcast, Andrew Quillen, founder of AndMaverick, shares lessons from his work across OpenAI, Spotify, Coinbase, and Stripe. We explore how AI is changing business, why organizations struggle to turn AI investments into real value, and what leaders need to make better decisions in uncertain times.

From the lessons of the crypto industry to the rise of sovereign AI, Andrew challenges conventional thinking about technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the human judgment that machines cannot simply replace.

Learn more about Andrew's work:

https://www.andmaverick.com

What happens when the life you built falls apart—and you have to find a way to begin again?

On this episode of The Wisdom Movers Podcast, Steve Gamlin, motivational speaker, author, and creator of Vision Board Mastery, shares lessons from rebuilding his life after losing his career, marriage, and financial stability. We explore finding purpose, turning vision into action, practicing gratitude, and discovering hope through grief after the loss of his beloved wife, Tina.

Steve's journey reminds us that setbacks don't have to define our future—and that even small positive actions can make a difference.

Connect with Steve Gamlin:

http://www.SteveGamlinSpeaker.com

How do you find gratitude and meaning after losing a child—and keep living without allowing grief to define your family?

In this deeply personal episode, Mark Stackpole, a father who lost his 22-year-old daughter, Corinne, to leukemia, shares his family's experience through her diagnosis, treatment, bone marrow transplant, and final days. He reflects on the profound impact of loss on marriage and family life, the importance of cherishing the time we have with loved ones, and the choice to remember Corinne for the life she lived rather than only for how it ended.

We explore how love and gratitude can exist alongside heartbreak, how friends and family can support grieving parents, and how one person's legacy can continue to make a difference. Mark also explains how joining the stem cell donor registry may offer hope to people living with leukemia and other blood cancers.

Learn more about joining the stem cell donor registry:

https://nmdp.org

What if the key to doing better work and living a more meaningful life isn't pushing harder, but learning when to slow down?

In this episode, Tony Tenaglier—an aerospace quality manager, PhD researcher in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, registered yoga teacher, author, and podcast host—explores the connection between work, identity, leadership, and personal well-being. Drawing on psychology, flow science, engineering, and yoga philosophy, he explains why high performers can burn out, why success doesn't always bring fulfillment, and how our internal lives shape the way we work.

We discuss meaningful work, workplace culture, integrity, mindfulness, and the difference between simply surviving a career and genuinely thriving. Tony also shares ideas from his upcoming book, In a Rush to Go Nowhere: Finding Savasana, about slowing down, reducing stress, and reconnecting with what matters.

Explore Tony's book and access the free companion workbook:

https://inarushtogonowhere.com/