Get Unstuck & On Target

In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Pete Srodoski—former CEO, COO, and founder of Pathways Book Press—to explore how leaders trapped in the W2 world can leverage a book to scale their influence and income without trading more hours for dollars.

Pete reveals the exact framework successful executives use to turn decades of expertise into tangible credibility... the kind that opens doors to ...

In this transformative conversation, executive coach Machen MacDonald reveals why so many successful leaders feel stuck at their peak—and what actually moves the needle when winning isn't enough anymore. Host Mike O'Neill guides Machen through a vulnerable exploration of the gap between achievement and fulfillment, uncovering why leaders calibrate instead of celebrate their wins.

Listeners will learn how to recognize the three journ...

Mike O'Neill sits down with certified book coach Judi Harrington to tackle the question more executives are asking than ever: "Should I write a book?"

In this episode, you'll learn how to close the "recognition gap"—that space between being brilliant at what you do and being known for it. Judi breaks down the three mental blocks that keep leaders from starting, reveals why AI is a tool (not a replacement for your voice), and shares ...

In this episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with John Wichmann, founder and CEO of Gather Sciences, to tackle one of the most frustrating leadership challenges of the decade—hybrid work that just doesn't work.

Leaders will learn how to transform their broken hybrid models from constant policy battles into strategic advantages that boost both productivity and culture. John reveals the framework he uses to help companies move beyond arbit...

In this episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with leadership consultant Mary Angela Baker to explore a critical question most leaders ignore: What happens to your network when you enter "Act Three" of your career?

Mary Angela introduces the concept of Act Three—that pivotal stage where leaders have accumulated wisdom and expertise but often find their professional networks shrinking just when they need them most. She walks Mike through a...

Scaling fast? That's awesome.

But if your team's burning out, decisions are lagging, and you're not sure if the chaos is even worth it anymore... that's a problem.

In this episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Jane Gentry — a growth architect with 25+ years helping CEOs turn growing pains into structured momentum.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Why revenue growth without infrastructure leads to a total mess (and how to fix it before it bre...

Tired of the hamster wheel?

In this episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Markus Neukom — a guy who's done it all... sales, HR, headhunting, government work, and now he's guiding high-achievers who've "made it" but still feel like something's missing.

Here's what you'll learn:

• How to recognize when you've become a hamster instead of a human being (yeah, it's a thing)

• Why that nagging voice asking "is this it?" is actually your soul ...

Most leaders spend YEARS perfecting their skills…

But completely ignore how they actually SHOW UP.

Your image? It's doing the talking before you even open your mouth.

And if you're not intentional about it… you're leaving credibility, trust, and opportunities on the table.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Mo Lima — a former Fortune 100 marketing exec turned professional photographer — to break down how leaders can use their image t...

Your top female talent is quietly walking away from her career, and you have no idea why—because nobody's talking about the one thing that's costing your business $1.8 billion a year in missed work days.

In this episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Denise Stegall, founder of Healthy Living with Denise and international best-selling author of "Healthy Living, Healthy Life," to tackle a workplace crisis that most leaders are still ign...

Your calendar is packed, your inbox is overflowing, and yet you feel completely empty—this is the silent killer of high-achieving professionals, and it's not about doing less, it's about doing what actually matters.

In this episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Michelle Niemeyer, a former litigation attorney turned performance coach, who spent 33 years in law before discovering a framework that changed everything. After experiencing ...

Your vacation is a wasted opportunity for growth.

Most leaders treat travel like a checklist, moving from one destination to the next without any real change. This episode challenges that approach, revealing a powerful connection between meaningful travel and effective leadership. 

Mike O’Neill sits down with Zach Smith, the founder and CEO of anywhere.com, a travel company built on creating profound experiences rather than just sell...

Your company's charitable giving might be a waste of money and goodwill.

Most business owners treat charitable giving as a reactive task, responding to endless requests with limited budgets, which leads to frustration and diluted impact. This episode changes that. Host Mike O’Neill sits down with David Aft, a civic leader and the president of the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia, who has spent decades helping businesses tra...

Stop letting your future self remain a blurry image.

In this episode of "Get Unstuck and On Target," host Mike O’Neill sits down with Lindsay Hack, a certified coach and founder of HacktiveFit Coaching. 

Lindsay has developed a revolutionary AI-powered vision board experience that helps leaders visualize success with remarkable clarity. This isn't your typical vision board; it's a powerful tool that leverages AI to create a vivid, em...

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Most CEOs carry the weight of leadership alone, but Baker Donelson's Tim Lupinacci discovered a revolutionary approach that transformed his 1,300-person law firm into a powerhouse of shared responsibility. In this candid conversation with Mike O'Neill, Tim reveals how abandoning traditional top-down management created record-breaking growth even through a gl...

In this powerful episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Mike Blake, founder of High Score Strategies, who made the bold decision to relocate his business valuation firm from Atlanta to Portugal. Not for political reasons or tax benefits—but because his greatest talents were gathering dust, slowly eroding his sense of purpose and happiness.

Mike Blake brings over 20 years of experience in business valuation, specializing in hard-to-val...

Still trapped in credit card debt despite a six-figure income? You're not alone.

In this episode, Mike O'Neill interviews Nancy Ward, a financial coach who specializes in helping high-earning professionals escape credit card debt without relying on traditional budgets or shame-based tactics. Nancy shares her unique approach to understanding spending habits and rebuilding your relationship with money. She highlights why leaders shoul...

Is your success a mask hiding a deeper struggle?

In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Gordon D Melville, also known as the Long Bearded Guy and King of EQ, a breakthrough mentor and emotional intelligence expert. Gordon helps high-impact leaders transform not just what they do, but who they are at their core. Drawing from his work with pro athletes and elite men, Gordon shares how to identify the signs of misalignment and recla...

Is your relationship with money secretly sabotaging your business success?

In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Shannon Simmons, a certified profit-first professional and financial coach, about the emotional ties we have with money and how these ties can either help or hurt business leaders. Shannon shares her experience in helping business owners take control of their cash flow, increase profits, and create businesses that ali...

Is employee loss silently killing your company's growth?

In this special "Clarity Live" episode, Mike O'Neill turns the tables and gets coached live by Mitchell Levy, a global credibility expert, executive coach, and two-time TedX speaker. Mitchell, who has authored over 60 books and built more than 20 businesses in Silicon Valley, uses his unique CPOP (Customer Point of Possibilities) formula to help Mike articulate his purpose and...