Limitless Leadership Lounge

Limitless Leadership Lounge

A tri-generational conversation for emerging leaders.

Episodes

July 23, 2025 47 mins
This week, we welcome Dr. James Chitwood, Army veteran, former university president, sales operations expert, and author of Leadership is Not Enough, for an eye-opening conversation about leadership that goes beyond authority and titles.

Drawing from his diverse leadership journey and hard-earned wisdom, Dr. Chitwood emphasizes:
  • The power of embracing individual human motivations over expecting people to “be like you”
  • Why trust br...
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What does it truly take to elevate your leadership brand and influence in today’s noisy world?

Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome David Newman, nationally recognized marketing and sales expert and bestselling author, for a compelling conversation on becoming distinctly heard and deeply trusted. David introduces his concept of Market Eminence... the art of raising your visibility, credibility, and persona...
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Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Dr. Hillary Cauthen, sport psychologist, author of Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate, and founder of Texas Optimal Performance, for a deep dive into the mental game of success, leadership, and overcoming trauma.

Drawing from 17+ years supporting athletes and leaders, Hillary shares how mental skills like emotional regulation, intentional breathing, and situational con...
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This week we are joined by Paul Neuberger: Entrepreneur, author, and founder of C-Suite for Christ, for a powerful conversation about redefining success, embracing authenticity, and mastering the art of sales with integrity.

Paul shares his journey from burnout to breakthrough, revealing how surrendering control to God transformed his definition of success and leadership.

He dives deep into sales strategies that focus on connecting a...
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What does it really mean to have character as a leader today?

This week, we dive into the core commitments of authentic leadership, from leading by example to living your principles and being consistent on and off stage. 

Coach shares a powerful story of humility around practicing what you preach and how trust breaks when words and actions don’t align. Dr. Karim highlights the importance of courageously sticking to your values, even...
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What does it take to evolve from a top expert to a scalable leader in today’s coaching world?

Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim sit down with Chris Williams, founder of Group Coach Nation, to unpack his leadership transformation and how he quadrupled his income by working just 12–14 hours a week.

Chris shares invaluable lessons on humility in leadership, mastering the transition from individual contributor to tea...
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What does it mean to lead with integrity, care, and purpose, especially in community focused work? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Mitch Panter: managing partner of Panter Panter & Sampedro, a trusted personal injury law firm in Miami, for an insightful conversation about leadership, team building, and community impact. 

Mitch opens up about his unique journey from a debate loving kid to a five-dec...
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What does it truly mean to be a leader in a world that’s often divided and challenging?

Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Dr. Omékongo Dibinga — poet, professor, upstander, and author of Lies About Black People — for an eye-opening conversation on leadership, identity, and the power of standing up for justice.

Omékongo dismantles harmful stereotypes that plague Black communities and shares how embracing y...
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Bias is something we all carry, often unconsciously, and it shapes how we lead.

In this episode, Jon, Coach, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim share candid stories and practical keys to help emerging leaders face their biases head-on and lead with greater empathy and self-awareness.

Dr. Karim opens up about navigating cultural misunderstandings as a professor in the U.S., showing how curiosity and asking questions breaks down walls.

Coach shares ...
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What if every conversation you have – with prospects, clients, teams, and even yourself – is an opportunity to persuade? In this insightful tri-generational dialogue, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome back Peter Thomson – author, consultant, and persuasion strategist – to unpack the art and science of real influence.

Peter shares his lifetime of learning on how all communication is an attempt to persuade...
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What does it take to lead a major university as president for over two decades?

In this powerful tri-generational conversation, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim explore leadership with Dr. Erik Bitterbaum, SUNY Cortland’s long-serving president. Erik shares the keys to sustaining leadership impact, building a culture through exceptional people, and navigating today’s complex challenges in higher education.

You’...
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How do you turn being an outsider into your greatest leadership asset?

In this inspiring tri-generational conversation, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim sit down with Scott MacGregor, entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Outlier Project, to explore the power of curiosity, embracing your unique path, and building a tribe of “like-hearted” leaders who refuse to follow the crowd.

Scott shares his journey of fi...
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Disappointment happens to every leader.

What if I told you it’s not just something you survive... but a crucial source of rocket fuel to propel you even higher?

In this episode, Jon Goehring and Coach Jim Johnson dive deep into how professional setbacks... no matter how brutal... can become your greatest motivator, course corrector, and personal growth accelerator.

Coach shares his story of losing his first varsity head coaching job a...
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You ever think about the heart pumping blood first to itself before sending it out? That’s leadership in a nutshell... You’ve gotta fuel yourself before you can truly fuel your team.

On this episode of Limitless Leadership Lounge, Clara Capano, a sales and leadership expert with 20+ years of experience, drops powerful insights on how clarity, self-care, and deep listening build leaders who don’t just manage but inspire.

Emerging lead...
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This week on Limitless Leadership Lounge, we dive deep with master connector and author Devin Sizemore, whose innovative approach to relationship-building is turning traditional networking on its head.

📖 Devin unpacks The Connection Expansion, his proven system for building high-value relationships that generate opportunities... without cold calling or gimmicks. 

From his “Three Connections Rule” to the power of curiosity, empathy, ...
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In this episode of the Limitless Leadership Lounge, we welcome Jake Stahl, business consultant, founder of Orchestraight, and expert in Neuro Strategy. 

Jake shares how businesses can move beyond mass marketing and instead craft intentional, persuasive messaging that truly resonates with their audience.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Why Mass Marketing Fails – Sending the same message to thousands rarely works; success comes from personalized, targ...
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In this episode of the Limitless Leadership Lounge, we sit down with Emily Aborn, expert copywriter, branding strategist, and host of the Content with Character podcast.

Emily shares her unconventional journey, from studying community health to running a mattress store, and ultimately discovering her passion for marketing and copywriting.

Key Takeaways:

✔ The Power of Storytelling in Branding – How Emily discovered that effective mark...
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In this episode of the Limitless Leadership Lounge, hosts Jon Goehring and Coach Jim Johnson delve into the vital role of accountability in personal and professional development. Discover how having an accountability partner can transform your goals into achievements and foster a strong support system. Listen in for practical advice on selecting the right accountability partner using the ACT framework and structuring effective acco...
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In this episode, we sit down with William Grube, founder of Gruvy Education, to discuss the future of education and leadership in the age of AI. William shares his journey from a college student experimenting with ChatGPT to a national speaker and trainer helping schools embrace AI-powered learning.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ The Power of Starting – Why taking action is more important than waiting for the "perfect moment."
✅ AI & Educa...
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In this episode, we sit down with Marty Osborn, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Finding Significance, to explore the keys to effective leadership, company culture, and entrepreneurial success. Marty shares insights from his journey—building and selling a business, creating a thriving workplace, and developing leaders people are happy to follow.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ The Power of Hiring Right – How to attract and retain top tale...
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