Consulting from the Couch
Welcome to Consulting from the Couch, a podcast about leaders, what makes them tick, what drives them, and the challenges they face. During the show, you’ll get to know some of the most genuine people that the host, Steve Goodson, has worked with over the years, and you’ll hear these leaders provide nuggets, tidbits, and takeaways for the emerging leaders of tomorrow. This podcast is brought to you by Brown Leather Couch Consulting (hence known as BLC Consulting)…we’re a communications and organizational strategy group that works in the electric utility space and with service-related industries, helping them thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape. To learn more, go to BLCconsulting.org.
Episodes
Some communities grow because a big investor arrives. Others, like Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Onslow County, grow because small decisions, rooted in service, continue to accumulate.
In this episode of Consulting from the Couch, banking/finance veteran and community builder Scott Riggs joins us to unpack how microloans, partnerships, and servant leadership are powering new jobs and stronger neighborhoods across Onslow County.
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What if a football camp could change the culture of an entire community?
That question drives this conversation in this episode of Consulting from the Couch. We sit down for a fantastic interview with Ken Lovell, Director and Minister with Coastal NC Fellowship of Christian Athletes, whose mission is to bring everything together in Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Ken shares his journey from the Marine Corps to m...
Electricity is just the excuse—the real story is people, community, and servant leadership. In this episode of Consulting from the Couch, Josh McGhee from Touchstone Energy unpacks how the cooperative business model prioritizes its members, why servant leadership outperforms top-down control, and how co-ops strike a balance between scale and hometown heart.
From Amazon-style “mass personalization” to leadership that responds instea...
What does leadership look like when every decision you make affects people you'll see at the grocery store tomorrow? Schumata Brown, Town Manager of Maysville, North Carolina, knows this reality intimately. As a native son who chose to stay and serve his hometown, Brown brings a unique perspective to leadership that's equal parts practical wisdom and heartfelt commitment.
In this episode, Brown shares real-world stories ab...
In this episode, Chellie Phillips—speaker, coach, author, and creator of the Successfully Ever After framework—dives into a powerful truth: the culture a leader models is the culture they create. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience, she shows how intentional leadership builds human-centered workplaces where employees feel seen, valued, and empowered.
Chellie introduces her V.A.L.U.E. Culture Formula from her book Culture Secret...
In this episode, we sit down with Brock Goss, a commercial real estate professional with over a decade of experience helping investors, businesses, and property owners achieve success. A former enlisted U.S. Marine, Brock brings a leadership style forged in the military—disciplined, mission-focused, and people-centered and has successfully translated those principles into the world of business.
Brock shares leadership lessons learne...
In this episode of Consulting from the Couch, we sit down with Nicole Greer, a dynamic leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Vibrant Culture, to explore what it truly means to lead with intention, energy, and authenticity.
Nicole shares her journey into leadership development and how leaders can bring vibrancy to their teams and organizations. From real-world anecdotes to actionable takeaways, Nicole offers insight into navigati...
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