Courageous Conversations
Welcome to Courageous Conversations, where host and seasoned executive coach Paul Tripp sits down with leaders and innovators to explore the moments that shape them, challenge organizations, and redefine industries. From navigating workplace mental health to redefining success in a multi-generational workforce, this podcast dives into the breakthroughs and pivotal experiences that define leadership. Thoughtful, practical, and deeply human, Courageous Conversations offers insights and inspiration to help you lead with impact. If you’re ready to pause, reflect, and take your next bold step, this podcast is for you. Tune in and discover what it really means to lead with heart, resilience, and purpose.
Episodes
What does it mean to lead with integrity, stand in your power, and stay true to yourself in every room you enter? In this inspirational episode of Courageous Conversations, we speak with Hope Gladney—a pioneering leader in a male-dominated industry, a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and a woman whose faith, humility, and clarity have shaped a remarkable life and career.
Hope shares how growing up in a small Texas town la...
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Chief Venezio shares what it means to lead with integrity, clarity, and mission-first thinking in one of the most high-pressure professions. From navigating public scrutiny to building trust inside the force, he opens up about the power of honest feedback, the importance of mental wellness, and why leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about doing what’s right, even when i...
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Gia Duke shares her extraordinary journey from Mumbai to leading billions in global supply management at John Deere. From breaking through biases to building support networks and leading with purpose, Gia’s story is a masterclass in resilience and growth. Tune in as she reveals why growth and comfort rarely coexist — and why choosing growth makes all the difference.
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This episode of Courageous Conversations features Raymond Thompson, Senior Lighting Director for The Young and the Restless for over 40 years. Raymond shares his journey of shaping the show’s iconic look and atmosphere through visionary lighting design, earning 10 Daytime Emmy nominations and wins along the way. He discusses his early years, how he pivoted from acting to lighting, and the lessons he’s learned about creativity, lead...
Despite impacting nearly half the workforce, menopause remains one of the workplace’s most overlooked conversations. It’s not just a women’s health issue—it’s a leadership and business issue.
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, host Paul Tripp sits down with former C-suite executive Susan Mealy to shed light on the realities of perimenopause in the workplace. Susan shares her personal journey—how symptoms disrupted her care...
What can writers teach us about navigating career pivots? In this episode of Courageous Conversations, host Paul Tripp sits down with screenwriter and storyteller Tobin Addington to explore the art of reinvention—both on the page and in life.
Tobin shares how writers, much like business leaders, face defining moments that force them to adapt, rethink their direction, and break through creative roadblocks. From reimagining characters...
The episode of 'Courageous Conversations' features Admiral Jan Tighe, the first woman in U.S. Navy history to lead a numbered fleet and pioneer the future of cyber warfare. Admiral Tighe discusses her path to becoming a three-star admiral, her experiences in the Navy, and the challenges she faced in a traditionally male-dominated environment. The conversation highlights her leadership style of quiet authority and how she ...
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