The Shift Spotlight!

✨ From Focus & Balance → Leading Without Burning Out ✨

In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Angélique, who brings the 🔥 with wisdom-packed metaphors on what it really takes to stay sharp, balanced, and effective as a leader—without burning out.

She shares powerful insights every entrepreneur and executive needs to hear, including:

👉 🦅 “Be laser-focused like an eagle.”

👉 🐎 “Treat yourself like a million-dol...

✨ From Growth for Growth’s Sake → Building Real Enterprise Value ✨

In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Rufus Cressend, a seasoned financial planner who, after 28 years in the field, has one mission for business owners: stop chasing growth for growth’s sake and start building true enterprise value.

Rufus shares why so many entrepreneurs end up “rich on paper, cash poor in reality”—and the mindset shifts needed to...

✨ From Pandemic Pivot to Fractional CMO — Driving Full-Stack Results ✨

In this must-listen episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Rajat Kapur, a Fractional CMO who helps middle-market brands achieve measurable growth without bloated retainers.

Rajat shares how he turned post-pandemic uncertainty into actionable leadership strategies—and why accountability, metrics, and smart delegation are key to driving results.

Inside thi...

✨ From Agency Owner to EOS Champion — A Story of Growth ✨

In this energizing episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Ryan, who reveals how implementing EOS® reshaped his agency’s culture, strengthened his team, and set the stage for lasting success.

From navigating the rise of AI to building authentic, long-term client relationships, Ryan shares why human expertise and trust will always drive real results in local marketing...

✨ From Engineer to Attorney — A Journey of Resilience ✨

In this eye-opening episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Loyd, whose path from chemical engineering to law was anything but typical.

From navigating Hurricane Katrina to advocating for clients facing brain cancer insurance claims, Loyd shares the lessons that shaped his career—and why creativity, transparency, and doing the right thing always come first.

Inside this ...

🔥 How Valerie Built a Soulful Vacation Rental Empire with EOS®

What do self-help books, short-term rentals, and a powerhouse all-female leadership team have in common? Valerie.

In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Valerie Gangas, founder of Juniper Holiday and Home and author of two transformation-focused books, to explore how she accidentally built a fast-growing vacation rental management company by mixing sou...

🎨 From Solo Designer to Business Visionary: Christi’s Journey on The Shift Spotlight™

What happens when a creative visionary builds a booming business and stays true to her values? On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Christi Barbour, who grew her design practice from a one-woman show into a thriving team of 17 delivering commercial, luxury residential, and mixed-use projects.

But this isn’t just about scaling b...

🔥 How Leonard Lynskey Turned a Business Crash into a Comeback with EOS®

On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Leonard Lynskey — pharmacist-turned-EOS® Implementer and the guide behind some of today’s most remarkable business turnarounds.

After scaling his own business at lightning speed, Leonard hit a wall. The crash was hard, but it became the catalyst for transformation. Enter EOS® — the system that helped him ...

🔥 How Barrie Cohen Left Burnout Behind—and Built a PR Agency That Actually Gets Results

On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Barrie Cohen—scuba diver, founder of Barrie Cohen PR, and the strategist behind some of today’s most visible brands.

After walking away from a toxic job, Barrie didn’t just start a business—she redefined what modern PR looks like. Think less press releases, more real relationships, smart s...

✨ From Backstage Passes to Boardrooms — Tarra’s Wild Ride to Entrepreneurial Success. ✨

In this powerhouse episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Tarra, founder of Take It Easy Group, whose journey from personal assistant to rock legends to powerhouse business strategist is anything but ordinary.

From chasing vanity metrics to rebuilding her business with clarity and grit, Tarra brings raw honesty, deep...

✨ Creative Vision Meets Strategic Execution — Without the Burnout. ✨

In this high-energy episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andy Atkins, founder of 730 Eddy Studios, to unpack what it really takes to lead a creative team, scale a growing business, and stay grounded as a visionary.

From battling overwhelm to finding flow, Andy brings unfiltered insight, contagious charisma, and real-world wins that every founder, creati...

✨ Business Isn’t Just Systems — It’s a Human Transformation. ✨

In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Kevin Hundal, EOS® Implementer and visionary leader, who’s helping founders and leadership teams break through resistance, scale smarter, and lead with heart.

From redefining core values to energizing entire leadership teams, Kevin shares the human-first framework that drives real change—from boardrooms to...

✨ Marketing Isn’t a Quick Fix — It’s a Strategy. ✨

In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Jennifer Lawrence, a marketing leader who’s scaling with intention, not just hustle.

From growing a team to navigating EOS®, AI, and leadership transitions, Jennifer shares what it really takes to lead with radical candor—and why authenticity is still your most valuable asset.

Inside this candid conversation:

🚀 The min...

🚀 What happens when neuroscience meets EOS®?

In this transformative episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Brent Stromwall, a technical consultant-turned-EOS® Implementer, who brings a unique lens to leadership, emotional maturity, and sustainable organizational change.

Drawing from neuroscience, Brent breaks down the root causes of team dysfunction—and how shifting mindset, not just structure, unlocks lasting results. Wh...

🚨 Tired of surprise legal bills derailing your business?

In this eye-opening episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andrew Legrand, attorney and founder of Spera Law, to explore how he’s revolutionizing legal services with a subscription-based model built for modern businesses.

From breaking the mold of hourly billing to helping $1M–$30M companies scale with clarity, Andrew shares the systems, pricing, and mindset shifts ...

In this truth-telling episode of The Shift Spotlight™, Winter Paskins sits down with branding expert Justin Bieganek, Founder of Mercury Creative Group, to unpack what your brand is really saying—and why it might not be what you think.

From ditching vanity logos to aligning your brand with real business outcomes, Justin doesn’t hold back on what it takes to truly connect with your audience—and lead with authenticity in the AI age.

In...

In this high-impact episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andrew Reichert, CEO of Birgo, to unpack how he’s flipping the script on real estate—with purpose, grit, and a billion-dollar vision.

From disrupting workforce housing to writing the book on prioritizing what matters most, Andrew gets real about scaling, leading, and making mission-driven impact that lasts.

Inside this powerhouse conversation:

 🏘️ How Birgo is...

🎉 EPISODE 100 is here! 🎉

On this special milestone episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re celebrating big—with bold leadership insights from the brilliant Meghan Hickman.

From navigating politics to building powerhouse companies, Meghan brings the heat 🔥with practical tools, mindset shifts, and real-talk every leader needs right now.

✨ Inside this no-fluff, wisdom-packed episode:

✅ The “Oh Sh*t L...

On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re asking a bold question: Are Fierce Conversations the Key to Bold Leadership?

Host Winter Paskins sits down with Dan Yates, CEO of Endeavor Bank, to explore how intentional leadership, emotional intelligence, and smart systems like AI and EOS® are shaping the future of banking—and leadership as a whole. 💡🏦

✨ Inside this powerful episode:

✅ The shift from transactional to consultative ban...