The Leadership Toolkit

The Leadership Toolkit

🎙️ Unlock unparalleled leadership success! Join me for candid conversations with top leaders in business. Gain insights, strategies, and inspiration to propel your leadership journey. Learn from leaders with different backgrounds, ideas, and tactics. Learn from their triumphs and setbacks, acquiring invaluable lessons and tools for growth. Tune in every Wednesday at 12:05 pm MST for new episodes. The Leadership Toolkit: Empower yourself and your business! #LeadershipSuccess #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment

Episodes

June 11, 2025 45 mins

Welcome to the Leadership Toolkit, where host Mike Phillips interviews transformative leaders each week. In this episode, Mike sits down with Frank Carone, an attorney, public affairs strategist, and founder of Oaktree Solutions. Frank shares his inspiring journey from the gritty streets of Canarsie, Brooklyn, to his impactful roles in government and business, including serving as Chief of Staff to NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Join them f...

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Entrepreneurship is a journey of highs and lows, and in this special 2-year anniversary episode of The Leadership Toolkit we dive into powerful insights about risk-taking, resilience, and rebuilding after hitting rock bottom. Join host Mike Phillips and his guest, entrepreneur and business leader Mat Koenig, as they share raw stories of navigating failure, the importance of humility, and finding the courage to start again.


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In this episode of the Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips welcomes Kash Rocheleau, the CEO of Icon Foods, to share her unconventional journey from stay-at-home mom to Chief Financial Officer and now CEO. Kash discusses the importance of curiosity in leadership, the value of mentorship, and how empathy plays a crucial role in communication across generations in the workplace. Listeners will gain insights into navigating corporat...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Leadership Toolkit podcast, hosted by Mike Phillips. Today, we have the honor of speaking with Steven Gaffney, a seasoned expert in change management, communication, and building high-performing teams. With a rich background aiding Fortune 500 giants and government organizations, Steven shares the critical distinctions between high-performing and consistently high-achieving teams, emphas...

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In this episode of the Leadership Toolkit, Mike sits down with Eric D. Newman, founder and chief play officer of the Roc Solid Foundation. Eric shares his inspiring journey as a childhood cancer survivor and entrepreneur who transformed his hardships into a mission to help families facing pediatric cancer. From the importance of play in healing to leadership's essence of selflessness, Eric provides profound insights on how to c...

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Welcome to another episode of the Leadership Toolkit! Join host Mike Phillips as he engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Rob Lion, a master in transforming workplace cultures. With his extensive background in leadership and consulting, Dr. Rob shares strategies for enhancing employee engagement, diagnosing performance issues, and creating thriving teams. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, Dr. Rob o...

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Diving into the heart of leadership and data analytics with Jason Bryll, founder of Parable Associates, "The Leadership Toolkit," hosted by Mike Phillips, sheds light on building high-performing teams and making smarter decisions in healthcare practices. In this insightful episode, Mike and Jason uncover the intersection of leadership, data-driven decision-making, and the personal touch that turns numbers into impactful b...

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Today on the Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips delves into the quintessential aspects of leadership growth with Samar Kargbo, a renowned coach, speaker, and podcast host. Samar shares his transformative journey from nurturing leadership skills at an early age, through pastoral roles, to eventually steering into coaching. With an unyielding passion for helping individuals conquer burnout and bolster confidence at any career sta...

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Leadership Toolkit with Mike Phillips, your go-to podcast for all things leadership and growth. Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Scott Doyne, a seasoned career coach with an impressive background in both sports media and career transition coaching. Having previously collaborated with giants like the NBA and Turner Sports, Scott brings a wealth of experience from various sectors of the b...

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Welcome to another dynamic episode of the Leadership Toolkit Podcast with your host Mike Phillips! In this episode, we're diving deep into the realms of leadership, entrepreneurship, business, and management with the incredible Dr. Carla Fowler, founder of THAXA. Dr. Fowler, with her rich background in medical science and a passion for executive performance coaching, joins us to shed light on the intersection of strategy, produ...

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Join host Mike Phillips on this week’s Leadership Toolkit as he welcomes Adrian Koehler, a no-nonsense leadership engagement expert and senior partner at Take New Ground. Adrian is known as the go-to guide for fast-moving leaders across various sectors. Prepare for an electrifying conversation filled with insights on leadership, management, entrepreneurship, and the remarkable journey from nursing to radically transforming lives in...

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Welcome to this special episode of The Leadership Toolkit, where we're taking a deep dive into the critical leadership pitfalls to avoid. Hosted by Mike Phillips, your guide on this journey to leadership excellence, we're exploring insights gleaned from conversations with global leaders across various industries. This week, we focus on learning from the challenges and missteps that even the most seasoned leaders face. Prepare to un...

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Tune in to this week's "Leadership Toolkit" as host Mike Phillips, alongside guest Thomas Knoll, a seasoned founder with a colorful entrepreneurial background and a mentorship mind at heart, dives deep into the essence of successful leadership. Thomas, with his journey from building websites to becoming a leadership mindset coach, shares unparalleled wisdom in turning small moments into big outcomes in leadership and life. Don't mi...

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Welcome to the Leadership Toolkit, hosted by Mike Phillips, a space dedicated to those seeking growth in leadership, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Today, we're honored to have John D. Marvin, the visionary entrepreneur and influential leader behind Texas State Optical, a powerhouse generating around $110 million in annual revenue. John's journey from marketing to CEO showcases his adeptness at merging business acumen with a passion...

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Dive into a riveting discussion on the pitfalls of leadership with Mike Phillips and special guest, Ian MacLeod from Gro Up Leadership, on this week’s episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast. Together, they explore leadership practices that need to be overhauled, shedding light on what separates good leadership from bad. From the dangers of not backing your employees to the superficial band-aid solutions like corporate self-care,...

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Today Mike Phillips and his guest, Ben Cosh, in a revealing episode of the Leadership Toolkit podcast. Ben, the Pro Vice Chancellor for Education and Modernization at the University of Kent and a seasoned leadership expert, returns due to popular demand to share his substantial experience in academia and leadership. Drawing from his journey from a mathematician to an executive board member and beyond, Ben discusses the essence of l...

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Today, onThe Leadership Toolkit, we dive into the heart of leadership and innovation with Mike Phillips and his exceptional guest, Brandy Burch, the trailblazing founder and CEO of benefit bay. In this episode, we explore Brandy's unconventional journey from being a single parent to becoming a pioneer in employee benefits and health insurance. With over 20 years of experience in finance, tech, and human capital, Brandy shares h...

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Welcome to another vibrant episode of the Leadership Toolkit Podcast, with your host, Mike Phillips, where we dive deep into the essence of leadership across various sectors. In this episode, we engage with the remarkable Emily Purry, a legally blind athlete turned inspirational keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and consultant.

Emily brings a unique perspective to fostering inclusive and welcoming spaces within organizations, le...

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This episode of "The Leadership Toolkit" welcomes Gui Costin, founder and CEO of Dakota, a trailblazer in the investment services industry. Since its inception in 2006, Dakota has raised over $40 billion for countless clients, cementing Costin's reputation as a visionary in sales and marketing leadership. Today, Costin shares invaluable insights from his journey, emphasizing the transformative lessons in leadership dr...

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In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips sits down with Dr. Roger Gerard, a leadership expert with over 50 years of experience in executive coaching, strategic planning, and management development. Together, they explore actionable strategies to inspire trust, foster engagement, and lead with purpose.


Dr. Gerard shares insights from his incredible career and his books Lead with Purpose and Owning the Room,...

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