In today’s episode, we speak with Edward Leonard, an award-winning Certified Master Chef, a Culinary Olympic gold medalist, author, and an international lecturer. 

Edward led the American Culinary Federation’s Team USA to five championships and over 34 gold medals.  Throughout his career, he also received global recognition for his contributions to the culinary industry and passionate leadership, including receiving the Chairman’s Medal from the American Academy of Chefs and being inducted to the Cordon d’Or Culinary Hall of Fame.

Listen as Chef Leonard talks about long-term career growth, not giving into complacency, working internationally in the culinary arts, and the lessons learned from winning culinary competitions.