Limitless Leadership Lounge

Limitless Leadership Lounge

A tri-generational conversation for emerging leaders.

Episodes

January 14, 2026 42 mins
What if optimism is the essential secret to true leadership resilience and success? This week, we sit down with Mike Baker — CEO of Heritage Health, author of The Optimist Way, and a leader fueled by hope and purpose — for a deeply inspiring conversation about navigating challenges with optimism.

Mike shares why optimism, grounded firmly in realism, is a leader’s superpower. It enables you to uplift teams, push through tough times, ...
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Ever wonder why so many fail to truly succeed despite having great ideas and working hard? This week, we sit down with Phil Portman — serial entrepreneur, host of Let’s Talk Success, and member of the Forbes Technology Council — who reveals the truth about what drives real, lasting success.

Phil candidly explains that having ideas alone doesn’t create success; execution is the true queen of achievement. He outlines three essential k...
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What if your leadership breakthrough came down to one simple life audit?

This week, we share powerful tri-generational insights into the “Stop, Start, Continue” framework... a traffic light strategy for leveling up your life and leadership in 2026.

We explore:
  • How to identify your “junk habits” to STOP and reclaim time and energy
  • The critical importance of continuing what fuels your relationships, passion, and growth
  • Actionable idea...
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What does it mean to be a leader of significance living a legacy beyond titles?

This week, we talk with Mosongo Moukwa, experienced leadership mentor, senior executive, and author of Be a Leader of Significance, about building trust, fostering psychological safety, and creating teams that thrive.

Mosongo shares these powerful insights:
  • How to lead up by standing for what you believe despite pressure
  • Creating shared vision and belon...
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What happens when you blend athletic resilience with leadership grit and a relentless learning mindset?

This week, we sit down with Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, keynote speaker, author, and former Division 1 baseball player, to uncover how continuous learning fuels powerful leadership. 

Damon shares:
  • The transformative leadership lessons learned from competitive sports and tough feedback
  • Why “learning without doing is treason” and ...
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How do you speak with authenticity, clarity, and influence in today’s leadership landscape?

This week, we sit down with Allison Shapira. She is a Harvard lecturer, executive advisor, bestselling author, and former opera singer, and we explore the art and science of communication for emerging leaders.

Allison shares:
  • The secret ACE model for authenticity, clarity, and energy in leadership communication
  • Why authenticity trumps jargon...
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What happens when you cross continents, risk comfort, and build a business that bridges worlds?

This week, we talk with Valerie Bowden, founder of CRDLE, leadership consultant, and pioneer of remote talent sourcing in Africa. We talk about navigating risk, leadership lessons from global experiences, and creating thriving teams across borders.

Valerie shares:
  • How solo backpacking across 13 African countries transformed her worldvie...
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What if your leadership success hinged on the art of giving before asking?

This week, we unpack powerful strategies for emerging leaders to build authentic connections and cultivate abundant leadership impact.

We explore:
  • Why relationships always come BEFORE results... and how to nurture them intentionally
  • The mindset shifts for giving your time, attention, and gifts before expecting anything back
  • Researching and preparing to add v...
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This week, we dive into a candid conversation with Derrick Girard, former financial advisor turned tech entrepreneur, author of Put to the Test, and speaker.

He shares his powerful journey navigating lawsuits, scaling a business, and embracing a “Figure It Out” mindset. 

Derrick discusses how:
  • Personal responsibility and relentless problem-solving fuel entrepreneurial success
  • Facing three lawsuits simultaneously became a catalyst f...
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What if the key to thriving as a leader is embracing adaptability, purpose, and education?

This week, we’re joined by Carrie Kisker, President of Kisker Education Consulting and Director of the Center for the Study of Community Colleges, for a rich conversation on leadership challenges, community college impact, and the future of learning.

Carrie dives into:
  • How community colleges empower students to explore passions affordably an...
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How can humor and heartfelt storytelling elevate leadership and connect across cultures?

This week, we sit down with Naveed Mahbub, award winning comedian, international speaker, and founder of Bangladesh’s first comedy club, who shares his unique journey from engineer and corporate leader to standup comic and global storyteller. 

Naveed reveals:
  • The power of humor to captivate and engage diverse audiences
  • Balancing entrepreneuria...
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Who are the voices that shape your leadership journey, even from afar?

This week, we dive into our favorite mentors, game-changing books, and must-listen podcasts to guide your growth.

We unpack:
  • Timeless lessons from legends like John Wooden, Jim Rohn, and Marcus Aurelius
  • The power of daily learning and lifelong improvement
  • How diverse mentorships shape leadership in unexpected ways
  • Podcast picks that stretch your perspective and in...
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How do you help people truly see your vision and unlock leadership potential?

This week, we explore game-changing visual leadership strategies with Todd Cherches. He's the CEO of Big Blue Gumball, leadership expert, adjunct professor at NYU and Columbia, and author of Visual Leadership.

Todd reveals how:
  • Visual thinking shapes how leaders see the world and communicate vision
  • Translating complex ideas into visual metaphors empowers...
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How do tough lessons become your greatest leadership assets and fuel lasting growth?

Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Gary Daly — global entrepreneur, author of Built by Lessons, and advocate of personal development through authentic experience — for a wide-ranging discussion on transforming challenges into triumphs.

Gary shares his unique journey from sales novice to seasoned leader, including his trans...
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How do you transform adversity into authentic leadership that inspires and sustains?

This week we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Amy Pechacek... international speaker, leadership expert, and author of Built by Lessons.... who shares her journey of overcoming profound personal loss and burnout to lead with courage and purpose.

Amy discusses practical strategies for:
  • Choosing happiness daily through intentional decisions
  • Ma...
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What does it truly take to lead with integrity, build trust, and inspire a culture that lasts?

This week, we dive deep into leadership lessons with Lee Cokerell: Former Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World and author of Creating Magic.

Lee shares how values always trump victories, the importance of practicing what you preach, and why authentic empathy and discipline are foundational to leadership success.

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Are you networking the right way to build meaningful, trust based business relationships?

This week, we explore essential keys to effective networking for emerging leaders together. 

We uncover how to:
  • Choose intentional, value-aligned networking events that match your mission
  • Shift from transactional selling to authentic relationship building
  • Embrace your natural communication style while mastering follow-up etiquette
  • Use birthday a...
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How do you lead a struggling team to resilience and success with heart and discipline? 

This week, we welcome John U Bacon, bestselling author, speaker, and former coach of one of America’s worst high school hockey teams, for an inspiring conversation on leadership, optimism, and building winning cultures.

John shares powerful stories from his coaching journey, emphasizing:
  • The critical importance of leading by example and practic...
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Ever jumped from a 40-hour workweek job to a 60-hour startup grind wondering if the pain is worth it?

Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Robin Waite — business coach, bestselling author of Take Your Shot, and founder of Fearless Business — for a candid conversation on building successful businesses without burnout.

Robin shares his personal journey of starting and scaling businesses across continents, lear...
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How do personal stories create connection, shape leadership, and build lasting legacies?

Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Steve Mann — author, global entrepreneur, philanthropist, and legacy storyteller — for a heartfelt conversation on the profound power of storytelling in leadership and life.

Steve shares his journey from a diverse global career to authoring Stories That Shape Us, a guide to passing do...
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