The Executive Connect Podcast
This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal growth - all while connecting on a human level. No one has all the answers - but by building a community of open-minded and engaged leaders we hope to give you the tools you need to help you find your own path to success.
Episodes
Lori Mazor
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Episode Overview:
Feeling behind on AI? This episode is your roadmap to catching up fast—without losing the human touch. Melissa Aarskaug sits down with architect and educator Lori Mazor, who lays out her practical 30-day plan to build real AI fluency. From classrooms to customer service, Lori explains why banning AI in schools misses the point, and how leaders can treat AI as a teammate rather...
In this episode of Executive Connect, Seth reveals how he went from making 300 cold calls a day out of pure frustration to building a multi million dollar agency with consistent, trackable results. He shares the three biggest challenges every...
Nicholas Spezio
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Episode Overview:
In today’s high-stakes M&A market, fortunes are made—or lost—in the fine print. Nicholas Spezio, Head of Transaction Services at Expo Group, joins Executive Connect to reveal the deadly mistakes and red flags that derail deals before they even close. From churn misclassifications to aggressive EBITDA add-backs, Nicholas breaks down the subtle traps that erode trust an...
Dr. Nathan Bryan
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug Episode
Overview:
Think aging is just a slow decline you can’t control?
In this powerful episode of Executive Connect, Dr. Nathan Bryan a global leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide research explains why that belief is outdated and how nitric oxide might be the hidden key to health, performance, and longevity. Dr. Bryan breaks down the science of nitric oxide in plain language, s...
This episode is a leader's guide to the truth about automation, job loss, and where humans still win.
We sit down with Ron Green, CTO of Kung Fu AI and a martial artist who builds cancer-predicting AI to pull back the curtain on the future of work.
Ron makes AI feel less like a mystery and more like a toolkit every leader should learn to use.
Learn how to turn data into a competitive advantage a...
In this unforgettable episode of Executive Connect, cyber incident response manager turned marriage coach David Kiwimagi delivers the now-legendary “Lasagna Story” a hilarious and relatable tale of miscommunication, culinary betrayal, and emotional landmin...
In this episode, physicist-turned-coach Randy Lyman offers a refreshing take on how modern leaders can use emotional intelligence to shift from being performance-driven to truly people-powered.
Blending science, spirituality, and practical frameworks, Randy shares his personal transformation and breaks down how to handle emotional wounds with the ...
In this episode of Executive Connect, Amar Singh delivers a hard-hitting perspective on everything from the psychological barriers to automation adoption to the threats posed by third-party vendors and hostile geograph...
In this episode of Executive Connect, we break down why real listening starts with you and how mastering this skill can transform your team's performance, build trust, and solve your biggest communication challenges.
This isn't just about hearing words, it's about understanding the intent, emotion, and meaning behind them. We p...
In this eye-opening episode, Mat Sorensen, the leading voice in SDIRAs, joins the show to explain how executives can break free from the limits of traditional brokerages and build real wealth on their own terms.
This conversa...
We sit down with legendary wellness pioneer Udo Erasmus to rediscover what true health means and how to build resilience, not through hacks, but by tapping into daily stillness practices.
Udo shares the powerful story behind his lifelong journey, from surviving World War II to becoming a global advocate for holistic health.
He break...
In this episode, leadership coach Skye Michaels shares his powerful, people-first approach to building thriving teams in chaotic, high-stress environments.
From identifying how ego undermines growth to leading with compassion without compromising performance, Skye delivers a blueprint for success.
You'll learn his 10-minute daily ritual to re...
Before you start, you need to know the #1 mistake that can derail your journey to financial freedom.
In this powerhouse episode, former Wall Street insider turned franchise empire builder Cliff Nonnenmacher shares the truth about franchising, the good, the bad, and the financially ugly.
Cliff dives into what actually works, why "passive income" ...
What if the key to overcoming burnout and achieving success isn't hustling harder, but flipping a mental switch?
In this inspiring episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Terri Maxwell, serial entrepreneur, growth strategist, and founder of Succeed On Purpose.
Terri has launched over 50 brands and now helps leaders and entrepreneurs reframe their approach to success, making it more aligned, sustainab...
Expert Dmitriy Fomichenko joins the show to explain how you can use it to bypass custodians, invest in real estate, save aggressively on taxes, and take full control of your financial future.
This conversation is a masterclass in building tax-free wealth. We explore how to use your Solo 401...
This episode is a masterclass in building trust-first sales relationships and developing the self-leadership skills to lead like a CEO, even when you're not one yet.
Justin Vandenbrink has lived the full spectrum of the energy business, from icy oil fields to Houston boardrooms.
He explains why the best salespeople aren't 'closing deals' but are solv...
This episode reveals the harsh truth about why most new ventures and innovation ecosystems fail.
Startup economist and unapologetic contrarian Paul O'Brien joins the show to challenge everything you think you know about entrepreneurship.
Discover why cities are chasing vanity metrics, how Austin’s creative core is shaping its tech rise, and what founders and corporate...
In this inspiring episode, renowned speaker and former Disney leader Simon T. Bailey uncovers the hidden truths that separate good leaders from great ones.
From rethinking power to leading with soul, Simon shares powerful stories and strategies that help leaders show up with authenticity, empathy, and lasting impact.
If you're a leader, or on the path t...
This episode is a masterclass in risk, resilience, and the power of saying yes when opportunity knocks.
Lee Novikoff shares the pivotal moments and big lessons from his unexpected 30-year rise in the oil and gas world.
From nearly becoming a securities lawyer to drilling profitable wells in the shale revolution, Lee's story is a blueprint for makin...
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