The Silent Employee Crisis

Confessions of a CEO: Leading with Love in a Profit-Driven World

with Tom Gegax

Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tom Gegax, former CEO of a $350 million company, whose personal and professional transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. After a series of life-altering events—including serious health challenges, a near-bankruptcy, and deep personal reflection—Tom shifted from leading with fear to leading with love.

We explore what it means to be truly human in the world of business, how A Course in Miracles shaped his spiritual outlook, and why his groundbreaking documentary Confessions of a CEO is challenging outdated corporate norms.

This conversation is a call to remember our essence—not just as leaders, but as people. As Tom says, “Business is not separate from life. Love should guide both.”

 

Topics We Dive Into:

The fear-based mindset that once ruled Tom’s leadership—and how he changed it

Choosing love over fear in business, even when the stakes are high

The role of A Course in Miracles and spiritual guidance in real-world leadership

What it really means to be a “human” at work

Why most corporate cultures are armored, and how to melt the armor

His three-part transformation: emotional, spiritual, and physical

How transparency and care can elevate not just people, but profits

The hidden cost of greed: declining customer satisfaction, employee happiness, and community giving

The intention behind his film Confessions of a CEO—and why now is the time for change

🎥 About the Film:

Confessions of a CEO is now streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Google Play. With 5-star reviews and a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, it’s making waves for showing that business can succeed without losing its soul.

 

💬 Quotes That Land:

“I led from fear—and I hurt people. When I shifted to love, everything changed.”

“We’re not meant to check our humanness at the office door.”

“True leadership holds people to their commitments—with heart.”

 

🌱 Final Reflections:

Tom Gegax reminds us that the boardroom can be a sanctuary, and spreadsheets can be balanced with soul. His journey is proof that love is not a liability in leadership, it’s the ultimate leverage. If you’ve ever felt torn between success and your spirit, this episode is your permission slip to unify the two.

As the world recalibrates its definition of power and purpose, may this conversation be a lighthouse guiding you back to your heart.

Because in the end, the most radical act in business and in life is to lead with love.