The Well 2 Lead Podcast

In this conversation, Austin Holmes shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, detailing the challenges and successes he faced while building a seven-figure agency. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on his business, the freedom of traveling in an Airstream, and the importance of leadership principles learned in the military. Austin emphasizes the significance of hiring the right people, establishing systems, an...

In this conversation, Kevin Johnson shares his personal journey, emphasizing the importance of family, advocacy, and effective leadership. He discusses his extensive experience in leadership roles within the federal government and the significant gap he observed between what employees expect from their leaders and what is delivered. Kevin highlights the importance of communication, listening skills, and the need for leaders to genu...

n this episode, host Bobby Davis sits down with Richard Walsh, a business leader, Marine Corps veteran, coach, and author. The conversation traces Richard’s journey from his early days in Chicago and the Marine Corps, through building a successful business, to losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis. This pivotal loss led Richard to reevaluate his life, ultimately finding renewed purpose through faith, personal developme...

In this inspiring episode, host Bobby Davis sits down with Dr. Derwin Warren, founder of the Meaningful Power Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through STEM education, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Warren shares his personal journey from Detroit to earning a doctorate in computer science, discusses the importance of early exposure to STEM, and addresses the challenges and triumphs of running a no...

In this compelling episode, Steve McKinney shares his remarkable journey of combining fitness and faith into a holistic lifestyle approach. Starting with his early passion for fitness at age nine, inspired by bodybuilding competitions and his first set of weights from Kmart, Steve's path led him to become both a successful personal trainer and pastor.The conversation explores how personal tragedy - losing both parents at age 49 - s...

"From Burnout to Breakthrough: Empowering Women in Business"In this insightful episode, host Bobby Davis sits down with Mary Guerdoux-Harries, a core energy leadership coach, to explore her remarkable journey from a successful career in mechanical engineering to her current mission of empowering women through energy leadership. She shares her journey from corporate burnout to energy coaching, tips for finding purpose, overcoming ex...

Empowering Lives After Cancer, One Ride at a Time.In this conversation, Bobby Davis interviews Bob Brown, the owner of Green Pastures and Still Waters Barn. Bob shares his journey from working at IBM to pursuing his passion for horses and community service. He discusses his health challenges, including a battle with kidney cancer, and emphasizes the importance of health checkups and self-advocacy. Bob reflects on how his experience...

Are you tired of seeing your best employees walk out the door, leaving you wondering why turnover is so high?

In this video, leadership expert Jim Carlough breaks down the root causes of employee turnover and shares how poor leadership is often the biggest factor driving people away.

From unclear expectations to lack of trust and empathy, Jim explains why many companies struggle to keep their top talent and what leaders can do to c...

How to Reinvent Yourself at any Age

Join Bobby Davis as he sits down with Allison McCune Davis, a former TV producer who has successfully reinvented herself as an author and health advocate. In this inspiring episode, Allison shares her remarkable journey of identity shift, detailing her transition from the bustling life of television in Los Angeles to embracing the tranquility of small-town living.

At the age of 60, Allison experien...

In this episode of Well 2 Lead, host Bobby Davis sits down with Kirk McCarley, also known as "The Seed Sower Coach." Kirk is an executive, career, and life coach, a former HR leader, a statistician for ESPN, an author, and a spinning instructor. Together, they dive into Kirk's inspirational journey, from his career transition at 60 to his battle with a life-threatening cardiac event. Kirk shares his insights on leader...

This episode of the Well 2 Lead Podcast features Minister Brian Walton, who dives into the significance of wellness, faith, and service in effective leadership. Hosted by Bobby Davis, the conversation explores Brian's personal journey, his faith transformation, and his insights on leadership challenges in today's world. From recalling pivotal moments in his spiritual life to discussing the importance of serving others selflessly, B...

In this powerful episode ofThe Well to Lead Podcast, we sit down with Melissa Peele, founder of Firm Foundation of Virginia, to explore her incredible journey of answering God’s call to serve single mothers in crisis. Melissa shares how a deep burden for mothers led her to establish a nonprofit, despite not being a mother herself, and the challenges she faced along the way.

From overcoming self-doubt and financial uncertainty to nav...

In this conversation, Bobby Davis and James Parker explore the intersection of personal wellness and effective leadership, focusing on the importance of emotional expression among men. They discuss foundational leadership principles learned in the military, the inspiration behind Parker's book on spiritual freedom, and the cultural conditioning that leads men to suffer in silence. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity of open comm...

In this episode, Bobby Davis interviews Michael Lassiter, who shares his profound health transformation journey that began in 2018. After a back injury led him to the hospital, he discovered he was suffering from multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Michael discusses the importance of regular health checkups, the surreal experience of being on dialysis, and how faith played a crucial role in his recovery. #health #wellnesspod...

In this episode, Bobby Davis discusses the importance of perseverance in overcoming challenges and the common tendency to give up on goals. He emphasizes that difficulties often precede breakthroughs and encourages listeners to embrace discomfort as a means of personal growth. Bobby also highlights the subtle enemy of comfort and ease that hinders success and stresses the need to check one's perceptions before making decisions ...