FROG TALK

What do you do when life hands you six months to live—not once, but three times?

In this episode, Tom LeNoble joins Frog Talk to talk about what it really means to lead with clarity, serve with humility, and live with intent. From the early days at Facebook (back when there were just 40 employees) to his current role leading the Academy for Coaching Excellence, Tom’s story is one of constant reinvention.

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Episode Guest Details: Ben Ortlip is the author of Culture Is the New Leadership and the creator of The Culture MRI®—a framework used by organizations like UPS, Chick-fil-A, Salesforce, and Delta to measure and repair the cultural cracks that leaders often miss. With three decades of insight, Ben brings both precision and heart to one of the most misunderstood dynamics in business: how culture actually works. 

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Most companies don’t fail because of bad strategy—they fail because they ignore culture. In this episode of Frog Talk, Nader Safinya sits down with organizational alignment expert Tammy Fitzpatrick to explore why culture isn't an add-on—it's the foundation. From her childhood on a working farm to her leadership consulting today, Tammy shares how identity, leadership alignment, and employee experience shape everything. They ...

Guest Details: Tammy Fitzpatrick, Founder & CEO of The Fitzpatrick Collective. Tammy is an organizational alignment expert who helps businesses navigate transformative change, optimize team performance, and guide leaders toward sustainable success through human-centered approaches.

Description: In this episode of Frog Talk, Nader Safinya interviews EOS Implementer Kristina Toung, who brings a lived-in perspective to what it tak...

Retail managers aren’t just running stores—they’re shaping company culture at the customer level. In this episode of Frog Talk, I sit down with Nathaniel Robinson, a veteran retail leader who shares his Three I’s Leadership Framework: Invest, Inspire, Innovate—a method for developing employees, engaging customers, and driving business success. We discuss how leadership styles must evolve with generational shifts, why high turnover ...

Change is hard—but managing it doesn’t have to feel like a constant battle. In this episode of Frog Talk, I sit down with Bryan Burkholder, Lead Consultant at Cadence Consulting, to unpack the complexities of organizational change management. Bryan shares insights from his dual experience in corporate transformations and pastoral leadership, revealing why people resist change, how leaders can navigate resistance, and what companies...

Can workplace stress spill over into your personal life and relationships? In this thought-provoking episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya engages with clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Spiller to examine how work stress — especially in high-demand or toxic environments — affects our closest relationships. They explore the importance of compartmentalizing stress, creating rituals of connection, and building emotional resilience. D...

In this episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya sits down with Desiree Goldie, Director of Marketing and Culture at ZRG Partners, to discuss the transformative role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional journey, Desiree highlights the critical importance of aligning internal culture with external brand perception and explains how companies can...

In this episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya interviews business strategist and leadership coach Heidi Schalk about the power of discovering your why and adopting an entrepreneurial mindset. Heidi shares her personal journey of transitioning from stay-at-home mom to successful entrepreneur, driven by her deep connection to her children. She discusses the importance of finding a purpose that emotionally resonates and offers advi...

Ever wondered how a leader's financial behavior can make or break a company? In this episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya sits down with Hugh Massie, a pioneer in behavioral finance and a Titan 100 CEO, to uncover how understanding financial behavior revolutionizes businesses and impacts company culture, leadership, and brand identity. Hugh, the founder and executive chairman of DNA Behavior International, brings decades of...

In this episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya engages with Dr. Ron Stotts, a renowned psychology and conscious leadership expert, to explore how leaders can transform their organizations by embracing emotional intelligence. The discussion delves into the shift from authoritarian leadership to a more inclusive, empathetic approach, highlighting the impact this can have on both productivity and personal well-being. Dr. Stotts shar...