A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world

A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world

The ultimate podcast for aspiring leaders in the creative or technology fields. John Rouda discusses leadership topics, interviews some of the greatest minds today and teaches you practical leadership tips, techniques, tricks and hacks to improve motivation, negotiation, and other much needed skills for leaders today.

Episodes

October 17, 2025 37 mins
About Jimi Jimi Gibson's been in the game for over 25 years, helping businesses figure out what to say and how to say it so people actually listen—and take action. He's the VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Agency, a TEDx speaker, and a Forbes Agency Council member. Before all that, he was a professional magician, which makes a weird amount of sense once you hear how he thinks about messaging. He created something called The Magi...
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About John John Rossman is a business strategist, operator, and expert on digital transformation, leadership, and business reinvention. He has consulted with many great brands including Novartis, Fidelity Investments, Microsoft, Walmart, and Nordstrom. He served as senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile and senior technology advisor to the Gates Foundation. He is an operator and builder whose love is diving into business problem...
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About Noam Noam Krasniansky is a serial entrepreneur and innovator with a diverse background in product development, sales, and technology. He is widely recognized for his appearance on the television show "Shark Tank," where he and his wife, Irene, secured a deal for their company, Bambooee. Krasniansky's entrepreneurial spirit began early in life, with ventures ranging from selling orange juice in Costa Rica to hawking product...
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September 26, 2025 38 mins
About Dane Dane Espegard, a division manager at Vector Marketing, has nearly two decades of experience training and managing thousands of young professionals in networking, interpersonal communication, and leadership skills. His mentorship has helped individuals realize their personal and professional goals, and he is now revolutionizing corporate cultures with his innovative "dreams program." Dane resides outside Minneapolis with ...
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September 19, 2025 41 mins
About Garrett Garrett has a 25-year track record of building innovative products and leading successful marketing campaigns. At Apple, he led product management teams and drove strategic partnerships with major tech companies like Adobe, Microsoft, and VMware. Before Callings.ai, he was Global Head of Products & Alliances at Maxon Computer, where he played a key role in expanding the company’s global reach. His ability to craft com...
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About Abigail Abigail Hing Wen is an author, film producer and director, as well as former tech executive. She is the New York Times best-selling author of multiple novels for young people, including Loveboat, Taipei, which has been adapted as the movie Love in Taipei, now on Netflix. Abigail served as an executive producer and on set during production. Her novel Kisses, Codes and Conspiracies, a thriller and romantic comedy novel ...
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September 5, 2025 33 mins
About Pam Pam Buchanan founded Quantum Sense in May 2023 and is pioneering Soul Health innovations. With a remarkable 40 years of self-optimization experience, Pam’s journey began with an introspective look at her career, where she thrived in the fast-paced environment of Silicon Valley. Recognizing that her successes were attributed to more than just physical and mental health, she embarked on over a decade of research and s...
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August 29, 2025 47 mins
About Frankie Frankie Berkoben is an executive coach and sought-after speaker whose clients include engineering, product, and design leaders at Google, Airbnb, and the White House.  Known for her work at the intersection of leadership and executive functioning, she helps intellectually brilliant professionals move from cycles of overwhelm and inconsistency to clarity, confidence, and sustainable success. Frankie’s process blends d...
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August 22, 2025 49 mins
About Scott Scott Alldridge holds an M.B.A. in Cybersecurity and is a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), ITIL Certified expert, and Harvard Certified in Technology and Privacy, and is a nationally renowned expert. Scott is a distinguished leader with over 30 years of experience in IT management and cybersecurity, specializing in protecting critical IT systems that businesses rely on today. As the CEO of IP Servic...
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August 15, 2025 40 mins
About Kevin Kevin Dean has over two decades of experience in business process automation, CRM, and intelligent automation, driving substantial growth for enterprises. He holds a degree in Data Science and Analytics, and his data-driven approach has optimized sales, marketing, and customer service processes, making ManoByte a trusted partner for enhancing customer experiences. Kevin is a renowned keynote speaker on automation and di...
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August 8, 2025 36 mins
About Shashank Shashank Kapadia is a forward-thinking AI leader who goes beyond the “what” of AI to delve into the “why” and “how.” Over the past decade, he has delivered large-scale, high-impact ML solutions across Fortune 1 and Fortune 500 organizations—optimizing revenue, elevating userengagement, and redefining personalization for millions of global users. Drawing on his valedictorian background in Operations Research from Nort...
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July 31, 2025 34 mins
About Lucy Lucy Adams is a trailblazing visionary in people management and leadership, with over 15 years of experience revolutionizing how organizations empower and inspire their teams. As the former HR Director at the BBC, Lucy led with exceptional strategic insight during a transformative era, steering the organization through a high-stakes site relocation, complex executive transitions, and ambitious cost-saving initiatives—all...
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July 25, 2025 34 mins
About Radhika Radhika Paliwal, a Real Estate Investor, Computer Engineer, Speaker, and Personal Finance Enthusiast, shares her journey from financial confusion to financial success. After realizing the limitations of a "good" degree and job, she took control, eliminating debt, crafting a lifestyle budget, investing in stocks, and acquiring real estate. Radhika's guide is a comprehensive resource born out of the belief that anyone c...
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July 18, 2025 41 mins
About Ben Benjamin Johnson is a serial technical co-founder with a track record of success and hands-on open-source programming experience. He has a wide range of being both a board-level advisor and founder but also an in-depth understanding of how things work. Through his 20+ years as a software developer and leader, he has gained extensive experience with remotely distributed development teams and business hacks. Benjamin is th...
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About Keith Dr. Keith D. Dorsey is a board member, researcher, and speaker focused on executives’ pathways to corporate board service. Founder of the Boardroom Journey, he empowers professionals to navigate their path to the boardroom. Author of The Boardroom Journey (Wiley), published in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and Directors & Boards, he writes extensively on leadership, governan...
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About Katharine With over three decades of entrepreneurial success and the remarkable ability to overcome life-threatening health challenge, Katharine Loucaidou is a powerhouse of resilience and innovation. From founding successful businesses to revolutionizing the coaching industry with her groundbreaking AI platform, Katharine AI, she empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to reach unprecedented heights. Her book, AI Secrets for Uns...
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June 27, 2025 37 mins
About Nate Nate Dinet is the founder and CEO of The Step Manager. With over 15 years dedicated to advocating for employees, Nate developed The Step Manager to provide accessible and affordable promotion and management coaching. His goal is to empower professionals to advance their careers and achieve work-life balance. This initiative reflects his commitment to fostering professional growth and operational excellence across various...
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About Kathy Kathy Oneto is an executive and life-work coach, speaker, and facilitator who helps ambitious individuals and organizations explore how to live and work differently for greater success, satisfaction, and sustainability. With a portfolio career, she is also a strategy executive who bridges her two worlds applying strategic approaches to life and work decisions and practices. Kathy is the founder of Sustainable Ambition® ...
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June 13, 2025 36 mins
About Melissa Melissa Dinwiddie is on a mission to help leaders and teams turn the "impossible" into reality by uncovering their creative potential. A Juilliard-trained dancer, professional artist for 15 years, jazz singer-songwriter, and performing improviser, Melissa brings a wealth of creative experiences to her work with companies like Google, Meta, and Salesforce. As the author of The Creative Sandbox Way™, she's passionat...
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About Steve Steve has been at the forefront of global talent strategy and company culture for the past 30 years. Most famous for scaling Linkedin from 400 to 4000 in 3.5 years, Steve also led the development of LI’s legendary company culture and was at the helm of the Talent function for its period of the highest growth and through their IPO. Having worked in 5 different industries and 3 different countries while also leading doze...
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