Orchestrating Success
Converting Passion to Profit is a podcast by Hugh Ballou, The Transformational Leadership Strategist teaching leaders to convert their ideas into income. Each session is packed with practical concepts for immediate application.
Episodes
November 12, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of "Leaders Transform," we dive into Chapter Five of our book, "Orchestrating High-Performing Teams," focusing on the crucial theme of motivating the ensemble by tuning into individual skills and purpose. We explore how great teams thrive when each member plays to their strengths, much like a conductor harmonizes the unique tones of various instruments in an orchestra.
We discuss the importance of aligning individu...
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OS 138: Empowering and Delegating: Empowering and Delegating – Expanding Influence Through Ownership
November 11, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of our podcast, we dive into Chapter Four of "Leaders Transform," focusing on the crucial theme of empowering and delegating to orchestrate high-performing teams. We explore the idea that true leadership is not about doing more ourselves but about empowering others to take the lead.
I share insights on how effective delegation can transform your role from a controller to a catalyst, using a practical five-step dele...
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November 3, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of "Leaders Transform," we dive into Chapter 3 of our book, "Orchestrating High-Performing Teams," focusing on the critical role of communication and collaboration in team dynamics. We explore the idea that great teams don't just communicate; they resonate, much like a well-conducted orchestra.
I discuss how leaders can act as conductors, aligning diverse voices into a shared rhythm of purpose and productivity. Eff...
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October 30, 2025 • 19 mins
In this episode of the Leaders Transform podcast, we dive into Chapter Two of our book, which focuses on the critical theme of building trust and safety within high-performance teams. Trust is the cornerstone of collaboration and innovation, and without it, teams struggle to thrive.
We explore how to cultivate psychological safety and mutual trust, empowering team members to speak up, take risks, and grow. Through real-world stori...
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October 23, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode, I delve into the transformative shift from being a traditional boss to becoming a conductor in leadership. I explore the importance of reaffirming goals, welcoming feedback, and embracing mistakes as opportunities for learning. The rehearsal flow I present emphasizes a continuous loop of vision, listening, adjustment, and feedback, which is crucial for effective teamwork.
I introduce practical tools, such as craft...
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October 23, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode, I introduce my book, "Leaders Transform the Art of Influence: Orchestrating High-Performance Teams." This book serves as a guide for team leadership, framed through my music conductor analogy, emphasizing that effective leadership is about influence rather than power or authority.
I outline the seven chapters of the book, starting with the transition from a command-and-control mindset to a facilitator approach, wh...
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August 16, 2025 • 5 mins
In this episode, we delve into the essence of transformational leadership, emphasizing the importance of leading from within. We explore the foundational elements of authentic leadership, which include self-awareness, integrity, and intention. I remind listeners that true leadership starts with self-reflection and is a continuous journey rather than a one-time event.
I introduce my four key leadership principles from the Center Vi...
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August 12, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of "Leaders Transform," we dive into Chapter Seven, focusing on the action plan for becoming an unbound leader. I emphasize that transformation requires action; inspiration alone is not enough. We've explored key dimensions of leadership in previous chapters—authenticity, vision, mindset, self-awareness, habits, and balance—and now it's time to implement what we've learned.
I introduce the concept of the unbound le...
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August 9, 2025 • 8 mins
In this episode of "Leaders Transform," we dive into Chapter Six, focusing on the crucial themes of balance and self-care in leadership. I emphasize that sustainable leadership is not about doing more but about doing what truly matters with presence, purpose, and peace.
Throughout my experience coaching a diverse range of leaders, I've observed a concerning trend: many high-performing individuals operate on empty, mistaking exhaus...
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August 5, 2025 • 10 mins
In this episode, we dive into Chapter 5, "Leading Transformation," focusing on the essential theme of continuous learning habits in leadership. I emphasize that excellence in leadership is not a one-time achievement but a journey of ongoing growth. The best leaders are those who ask insightful questions and remain curious about themselves, their teams, and the world around them.
I draw a parallel between leadership and conducting ...
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August 2, 2025 • 10 mins
In this episode of "Leaders Transform the Art of Influence," we delve into the crucial theme of mindset and confidence as part of our ongoing series on self-transformation. I emphasize that transformation and leadership begin in the mind. Our thoughts shape our beliefs, which in turn influence our behaviors. If we harbor limiting beliefs about our capabilities, we will lead from a place of limitation. However, by cultivating a grow...
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July 29, 2025 • 10 mins
In this episode of "Leaders Transform," we delve into the critical relationship between vision and self-awareness in leadership. I emphasize that a leader without a vision is akin to a conductor without a score—both lack direction and clarity. A compelling vision is not just a statement for others to follow; it serves as a personal compass that guides how we live and lead every day.
I share insights from my journey, highlighting t...
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July 27, 2025 • 9 mins
In this episode of "Leaders Transform Self Transformation," we delve into the crucial themes of authenticity and integrity in leadership. I discuss how authentic leadership is not about donning a mask to fit a certain role but rather about shedding those masks to reveal our true selves. Many leaders feel pressured to act in ways they believe will earn respect and authority, but this often leads to disconnection.
I share my persona...
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July 24, 2025 • 11 mins
In this inaugural episode of my new series, "Leaders Transform," I delve into the essence of transformational leadership, a concept I've championed throughout my career as a conductor and leadership coach. I emphasize that true leadership begins not in the boardroom or on the podium, but within ourselves.
Transformation starts from the inside, and it's crucial to manage ourselves before we can effectively lead others. Over the yea...
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July 11, 2024 • 28 mins
Dealing with Workplace Conflict
Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict (with 17 years of nonprofit leadership experience, I can speak to how conflict is often not addressed well in NPO settings and how to do it well for more collaboration)
Too often, team members don't have the meaningful, collaborative conflict that builds better results, creates innovation, and helps you serve your clients and communities. Often, ...
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March 24, 2023 • 38 mins
Brainpower with Nina Sunday
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May 9, 2022 • 25 mins
How to marry creativity and business acumen and turn them into superpowers
We creatives often get in our own way because of the stories we tell ourselves
So our creative juices sometimes can become our worst nightmares that lead to overwhelm, burnout, and jeopardize our well-being and relationships
But it doesn't have to be that way. Let me show you how.
Yiqing (yee-ching) is an award-winning actor/filmmaker and a creativity coach...
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April 11, 2022 • 30 mins
OS 122 Super Charge Your Profits with No Bid Federal Contracts!
Federal Contracts are not just for the BIG COMPANIES, federal contracting is for small companies. Small Businesses are leaving SO MUCH money on the table. If you've never thought about federal contracting because there's too much red tape, no-bid contracts will open up this door of opportunity for you.
Ron Imbach is the president of the Center for Business Innovation ...
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February 10, 2022 • 39 mins
OS 121: Scale Your Business by Following Evan’s C.A.S.T.LE. Methodology
Evan Tzivanakis is an Accredited Executive Coach (www.ExecutiveCoachAsia.com) and a Ph.D. candidate in Organizational Behaviour. Throughout his career, has managed more than 500 employees across 8 countries and led companies to expand across the Asia Pacific region by successfully crafting the right company culture and leading people from the front. With that...
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February 1, 2022 • 29 mins
OS 120: Ed Krow on Leadership
With a proven track record in HR, Ed Krow is a people expert who uses his unique talent transformation process to leverage existing talent and align employees with organizational strategy to create change, drive sustainable growth, and maintain overall happiness.
“I help solve people's problems and I write books about solving people's problems, but I’m also a business owner. It’s not only experience, i...
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