Tactical Harmony

Serial founder Jess Ekstrom built Headbands of Hope with $300 in college and scaled it into partnerships with the NBA, WNBA, and Kohl's before launching Mic Drop Workshop to help ambitious women land paid keynote stages. 

In this episode of the Tactical Harmony Show, Jess breaks down the exact mindset shifts high performers need to grow a business, speak with authority, and protect ambition without burning out. 

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What if the same discipline that drives elite performance could also build lasting wealth?

In this episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Zac O’Brien, Managing Director of Crown Wealth Group’s Athlete Division, Certified Financial Planner™, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, to break down the financial strategies, wealth-building habits, and money mindset shifts high performers need to stop losing mone...

What does it take to lead through a patient death, silence your inner critic, and build a culture that triumphs under pressure? Executive coach and former Chief Nursing Executive Michelle DeStefano reveals the leadership frameworks, mindset shifts, and resilience strategies that transform high-performing healthcare leaders from survivors into true difference-makers.

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If you’re a high-performing woman struggling with a breakup, toxic relationship, narcissism, or emotional burnout, this episode will show you exactly how to rebuild your confidence, self-worth, and personal power.

In this raw episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with master certified life coach, bestselling author, and former corporate executive Ginny Priem to break down the truth about toxic relationships, nar...

If you are a high achiever who has mastered the art of looking successful while quietly burning out, this episode will stop you in your tracks.

In this episode of the Tactical Harmony Show, host Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with international speaker, strategist, and executive coach Clara Capano to dismantle the biggest lie in leadership: that being busy means being productive. Clara introduces her signature CLARATY Framework — a p...

Most leaders and entrepreneurs don’t struggle with strategy, they struggle with their subconscious mind.

Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with board certified hypnotist Todd Goodwin to break down how subconscious programming, childhood experiences, and unresolved trauma create deep-rooted limiting beliefs like "I'm not enough," "I'm not safe," and "I'm not worthy of love" — and how...

In this powerful episode, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Greg Ford, retired federal law enforcement executive and the first civilian director of the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigation Division (Army CID).

Greg shares his transformative leadership journey from managing massive organizational change at Army CID to transitioning from 25+ years of federal service to the private sector. This conversation is packed with actionable...

Why do high performers who know exactly what to do still struggle to execute under pressure?

In this powerful episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with mindset and performance coach Paul Salter to unpack the hidden subconscious patterns that cause self-sabotage, fear of success, and inconsistent performance.

Paul shares how belief systems formed in childhood influence...

What does it really take to leave federal law enforcement and build a successful business from scratch?

In this powerful episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Jordan Sutton — former NCIS Special Agent and founder of Thin Brew Line Coffee — to unpack the mindset, leadership skills, faith, and resilience required to transition from government service to entrepreneurship.

Jordan shares how she walked away from ...

Grief, purpose, resilience and entrepreneurship collide in this deeply human conversation with award-winning wedding photographer and nonprofit founder Jennifer Cortiella.

In this powerful episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Jennifer to explore how losing her beloved dog Zoey transformed her life, leadership and business. From building a thriving wedding photography brand to founding th...

Law enforcement leadership, first responder wellness, and mental resilience—this episode delivers practical insight into sustainable high performance under pressure.

On this episode of the Tactical Harmony Podcast, I sit down with Eric Tsung, Police Commander and Founder of Blue Grit, to unpack the realities of leadership, peer support, burnout prevention, and building mentally strong teams in high-stress professions.

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What does real healing look like after losing everything—your identity, your money, and your sense of self?

In this powerful episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with former NFL player, five-time bestselling author, and keynote speaker Marques Ogden to unpack what it truly takes to heal, rebuild, and rise after rock bottom.

Marques shares his raw journey from the NFL ...

What happens when science, spirituality, and leadership intersect?

In this deeply moving episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Sara Mitteer, Founder of Modern Alchemy Wellness and Reiki of San Diego, to explore healing at the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. With over a decade of experience in energy medicine, hypnotherapy, and Reiki, Sara has helped more than 3,000 ...

Integrative medicine physician and leadership expert Dr. Marianne Pinkston joins Rebecca Fitzsimmons to break down leadership under pressure, burnout recovery, self-care for high performers, and confidence in uncertainty.

This episode dives into mindset mastery, nervous system regulation, resilience, and the habits elite leaders use to sustain peak performance without sacrificing health.

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In this powerful Tactical Harmony episode, host Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Jerrod Hardy, Air Force veteran, 21+ year law enforcement leader, entrepreneur, and Founder of Team Hardy, for a raw, real conversation on career transition, leadership mindset, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven success.

Jerrod shares his transformational journey revealing the mindset shifts, leadership principles, and tactical business strategies ...

What if the moment that nearly ended your life became the moment that transformed how you lead?

In this powerful episode of Tactical Harmony, former NCIS Executive Assistant Director Kurt Thomas shares the near-death experience that reshaped his mindset, leadership style, and legacy.

With over 31 years of service as an NCIS Special Agent and senior executive, Kurt led high-risk missions across Iraq, Afghanistan, and global counterter...

Fear, visibility, and leadership collide in this powerful conversation on future-proofing your career.

Rebecca Fitzsimmons and Executive Brand Strategist Melanie Borden unpack mindset, resilience, and why waiting to be chosen is costing leaders momentum. Melanie shares her non-linear journey from corporate executive to founder, and the pivotal moment that forced her to future-proof her career by stepping into visibility and ownershi...

In this episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with David "Coach Kitch" Kitchen—founder of Edge Leadership Academy, former Division I football coach, and elite mental performance coach.

David shares his journey from adversity to coaching at the highest levels—and what actually builds great leaders: character, emotional regulation, discipline, and the ability to stay grounded und...

In this episode of Tactical Harmony, Leadership Coach and former NCIS Special Agent Rebecca Fitzsimmons breaks down one of the biggest blockers to personal growth and success: the gap between talking about goals and actually doing the work.

This conversation goes straight to the heart of why so many people feel stuck despite having knowledge, motivation, and big intentions. Rebecca explains why execution a...