The Shift Podcast: One Insight Away from Changing Everything

The Shift Podcast: One Insight Away from Changing Everything

The Shift with Amy Pechacek & Cassandra Rambo: One Insight Away from Changing Everything is a podcast for leaders, dreamers, and difference-makers who know they were made for more. Hosted by international speaker, leadership expert, and founder of Alpstra & Co. Amy Pechacek and her co-host Cassandra Rambo, this show dives into the moments that move us—the mindset shifts, the hard truths, and the real conversations that spark lasting change. Whether you're leading a team, navigating a new season, or simply craving a deeper sense of purpose, this podcast is for you. Each episode blends stories, strategies, and soul—with solo insights from Amy, candid conversations with remarkable guests, and powerful takeaways you can apply right away. No buzzwords. No filters. Just one insight away from everything changing. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and step into your shift

Episodes

August 27, 2025 44 mins

How to Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks – with Che Brown

What does it take to bounce back when life knocks you flat?

In this powerful episode of The Shift, Amy Pechacek sits down with globally renowned sales leader Che Brown to unpack the moments that defined his journey — from losing it all to building a sales empire.

Che shares:
✅ His raw “never again” moment watching his car repossessed in front of hi...

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Life’s Gonna Life: Choosing Joy and Getting Back Up with Lesley Stegmeier

When life keeps knocking you down, how do you keep getting back up?

In this episode of The Shift, Amy Pechacek sits down with Lesley Stegmeier for an unfiltered conversation on resilience, joy, and taking back the driver’s seat in your own life. Lesley shares her journey from building a thriving business to rebuilding after heartbreak, divorce, and the moments ...

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What if the person you think you have to be… is exactly what’s holding you back?

In this powerful episode of The Shift, Amy Pechacek sits down with transformational coach, business strategist, and speaker Charla Gervers for a raw and resonant conversation about leadership, identity, and what happens when we finally drop the mask and lead from who we really are.

For over 20 years, Charla has helped business owners,...

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What do you do when everyone’s looking at you for the answer—and you don’t have one?

In this episode of The Shift, Cassandra Rambo sits down with David Lambert—West Point graduate, military veteran, and global business leader—to talk about leadership under pressure, emotional regulation, and the power of integrity in action.

From leading in combat zones to navigating executive decisions in the boardroom, David shares lessons that cha...

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In this powerful solo episode of The Shift, Amy Pechacek shares her story like never before.

From surviving abuse and navigating the trauma of her husband’s suicide, to rebuilding her identity through faith, emotional intelligence, and intentional leadership. This is Amy, unfiltered.

She walks us through the silent suffering behind the spotlight, the pivotal moment she chose to stop performing, and the decision that changed everythin...

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In this powerful episode of The Shift, Amy Pechacek sits down with Leoni Michael - a South African immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with nothing but a suitcase and faith. 

Today, she’s a bestselling author, executive coach, and a voice shaping the future of leadership.

Leoni shares her incredible story of resilience—from surviving apartheid and culture shock as a teenage immigrant, to stepping into corporate boardrooms, leading glob...

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The same programs that got you to the top might be keeping you from enjoying it. Executive mindset coach Deano Sutter reveals why high achievers struggle with imposter syndrome, burnout, and relationships—despite their success.

Amy Pechacek and Deano dive into:
 ✅ Why success skills can sabotage happiness and relationships
 ✅ How childhood programs create executive insecurities
 ✅ The neuroscience behind triggers—and why...

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What if the mindset that made you successful… is the same one that’s quietly stealing your joy?

In this raw and powerful episode of The Shift, executive mindset coach Deano Sutter joins Amy Pechacek for a conversation that hits deep. 

Deano works with high-achieving CEOs and top-level leaders to retrain the brain, rewire old programs, and help them finally enjoy the life they’ve built.

They talk about:
 – Why top performers strugg...

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Your body is not a bad gift.
It’s the vessel that lets you laugh till it hurts, hug your people tight, and chase the dreams that keep you up at night. 💛

On this episode of The Shift with Amy Pechacek, body-image advocate and author Anne Poirier relives the beachside phone call that ended her diet-culture spiral and launched her journey toward treating her body as an ally—not an enemy.

🎧 What you’ll learn

• Why calorie restricti...

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Ever wonder why some people stay stuck in pain—while others break through? Dr. Cory Christensen explains how your beliefs shape your body more than you realize.

Amy Pechacek and Dr. Cory dive into:
 ✅ The science behind mindset, healing, and neuroplasticity
 ✅ Why subconscious thoughts control your results
 ✅ How to challenge limiting beliefs that hold you back
 ✅ The brain’s “filter system” that either empowers or p...

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🎙️ Episode 1 – Small Shifts, Big Impact: How One Insight Changes Everything

Welcome to the very first episode of The Shift, where we explore the moments—big and small—that change everything.

In this unscripted, deeply honest conversation, Amy Pechacek and Cassandra Rambo share why they started this podcast, what it means to lead with authenticity, and how even the smallest insight can spark a powerful transformation. From childhood ...

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