Business Minds Coffee Chat

Molly Fletcher, former top sports agent, inspiring keynote and TEDx speaker, #1 USA Today bestselling author, and host of a top-rated podcast, joins me on this episode.

Molly made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents and was hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN. She has been featured in notable media outlets, including ESPN, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company, and Sports Illustrated.

Geoff Woods, founder of AI Leadership and The AI-Driven Leadership Collective, #1 bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader, keynote speaker, and host of The AI-Driven Leader podcast, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Geoff helps leaders harness the power of AI to grow their business, outpace the competition, and get more done in less time.

As the former Chief Growth Offic...

Bree Groff, an organizational change and culture consultant, keynote speaker, and author of Today Was Fun, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Bree is one of today’s leading voices on the future of work and company culture. Over the course of her career, she has guided executives at companies such as Microsoft, Pfizer, Calvin Klein, Google, and Target through periods of complex change.

Dr. Liane Davey, organizational psychologist, team advisor, New York Times bestselling author, and a sought-after keynote speaker, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Liane is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and a respected voice in the global conversation about leadership, collaboration, and conflict. Her insights have been featured by major media outlets, including CNN, NPR, USA Today, and Forb...

Todd Herman, peak performance coach and mentor, USA Today bestselling author, and an inspiring speaker, joins me on this episode.

Todd is known for helping ambitious people win in whatever field they’re playing on. He’s been featured on major media outlets such as NFL Films, The Today Show, PBS, The Wall Street Journal, the CNN original series KOBE: The Making of a Legend, and many others.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ A pivotal moment th...

Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus at WD-40 Company, a USA Today bestselling author, a recognized culture shifting keynote speaker, founder of The Learning Moment, and The Culture Coach, joins me on this episode.

Known affectionately as “The Dean of Dumbassery,” Garry is known for helping leaders create workspaces where people feel valued and inspired.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Our p...

Ryan Hawk, former college and pro quarterback, podcast host, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership advisor, joins me on this episode.

Ryan speaks for and consults with some of the world's leading brands, including Salesforce, Dodge, and the U.S. Naval Academy.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Mentorship

✅ The ultimate form of leadership

Craig Ballantyne, entrepreneur, business coach, Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode.

Craig is known as “The World’s Most Disciplined Man.” He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Forbes, Inc., Men’s Health, Entrepreneur, and many others.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ What discipline really is and what it’s not

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Jonathan Fields, award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, speaker, host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Good Life Project, developer of the Sparketypes, and founder/CEO of Spark Endeavors, joins me on this episode.

Jonathan's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Inc., Forbes, FastCompany, O Magazine, and other notable media outlets.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Jonathan's backstory ...

Sabina Nawaz, global CEO coach & advisor, TEDx and keynote speaker, and author of You’re the Boss, joins me on this episode.

Sabina spent 14 years at Microsoft, rising from software developer and managing teams to leading executive development and succession planning for the company, where she advised both Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.

For over 20 years, Sabina has led her own global consulting firm, coa...

Nick Lavery, an active-duty Green Beret in the US Army Special Forces, a combat-wounded warrior, an author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur joins me on this episode.

Nick’s awards include the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Bronze Star with “V” for valor, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Me...

Ron Tite, founder of Church+State, award-winning writer and creative director, bestselling author, and an in-demand speaker, joins me on this episode.

Ron’s list of clients includes top brands such as DoorDash, Microsoft, Walmart, and many others.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Ron's origin story

✅ Putting purpose into motion

✅ Making growth the heart of your business

✅ The "Think, Do, Say" approach

✅ And much more!

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Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psychologist, USA Today bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, podcast host, co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at the USC Marshall School of Business, and one of the world’s leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance, joins me on this episode.

Michael’s list of clients includes The Seattle Seahawks, Olympian...

Dr. Sandra Matz, computational social scientist, award-winning researcher, Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, author of Mindmasters, and TEDx and keynote speaker, joins me on this episode.

Dr. Matz’s research explores how digital footprints, such as our online behaviors, social media interactions, and even purchases, can reveal deep insights into our personality, decision-making, and well...

Kelly Roach, former Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader and Fortune 500 corporate executive turned multi-million dollar business strategist and mentor, international bestselling author, keynote speaker, Top 20 podcast host, and philanthropist, joins me on this episode.

Kelly’s coaching and consulting firm is widely known for creating 6, 7, and even 8-figure client success. She’s an ongoing expert contributor on ABC, NBC, and Fox, and s...

Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, journalist, and speaker joins me on this episode.

Dan was a writer on HBO’s hit comedy series, “Silicon Valley”, and has worked as a technology journalist at Forbes, Fortune, and Newsweek. He’s been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Guardian, and many other media outlets.

Topics we cover include Dan’s backstory, becoming an accidental ...

Dr. Forbes Riley, celebrity TV host, bestselling author, a sought-after keynote motivational speaker, high-performance success coach, and host of a top-rated podcast joins me on this episode.

Known as the “Queen of the Perfect Pitch,” Forbes has hosted more than 190 infomercials and generated over $2.5B in global sales. She is regularly featured in popular media outlets including NBC’s The Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, CB...

Nick Sonnenberg, founder and CEO of Leverage, a world-leading efficiency expert, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and podcast host joins me on this episode.

Nick spent 8 years working as a high-frequency trader on Wall Street. Today, he and his team work with organizations of all sizes and across all industries to achieve greater output, less stress, happier employees, a...

Dr. Adam Galinsky, a celebrated social psychologist, professor at Columbia Business School, a world-renowned expert in leadership and negotiation, bestselling author, and speaker joins me on this episode.

Adam is known for his research on leadership, decision-making, teams, and ethics. He’s been featured in Forbes, The New Yorker, Fast Company, GQ, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and other n...