Best Michael D Levitt Podcasts (2025)

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From Brazil to $100M: Vivian Weyll's Journey of Sales, Influence, and Resilience 28:31

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Vivian’s Sales Success Journey From Brazil to Miami, Vivian’s story is nothing short of transformational. After facing the collapse of a business investment and a divorce, she pivoted into sales—and within six months, she was earning $150,000. In less than a year, her team was generating over $1 million a month. Today, she leads multiple organizati…

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Episode #351 - From Hospital Owner to Veterinary Service Consultant with Dr. Lee Pope 48:50

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Dr. Lee Pope is a seasoned veterinarian with over thirteen years of experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and practice leadership. A graduate of University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, he spent nearly a decade as the owner of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Animal Hospital before serving as Co-medical Director for CareVet's Lawrencevill…

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From Failure to Legacy: Philip Cantrell on Business Growth, Nashville’s Future, and Lessons for Entrepreneurs 24:26

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Philip’s Business Journey and Nashville Insights In this episode, I sit down with Philip, an entrepreneur with an impressive track record of founding or leading 10 businesses across commercial printing and real estate. With a 4-4-2 record of wins, losses, and draws, Philip embodies the resilience every leader needs. Today, he’s the semi-retired CEO…

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Deep Dive: Culture First Leadership 11:04

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We discuss Michael's book Workplace Culture, and discuss contemporary organizations are facing a "culture shortage," not merely a "labor shortage." The source emphasizes that talent retention and attraction hinge on cultivating a positive workplace environment rather than solely relying on financial incentives. It outlines five essential strategies…

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Episode #350 - Increasing Your Creativity with "The Artist's Way" 30:21

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The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron is one of the most interesting and transformative books that I have read on personal growth and creativity. Veterinarians are creative people, but somewhere along the way we lose the joy of creativity to the structure of medicine. In this book Julia challenges us to explore our creative selves by participating in c…

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Unlocking Leadership Through Engaging Questions with Gary Cohen 33:12

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Leadership Through Engaging Questions Gary B. Cohen shared his career journey, starting with growing ACI Telecentrics from two people and $4,000 to 2,200 employees and taking it public, achieving 50% compounded annual growth for the first 10 years. He then transitioned to writing a book on leadership and coaching, emphasizing the importance of aski…

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Deep Dive: Is Burnout A Choice? 5:48

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In this deep dive conversation, we discuss highlights from Michael's pinnacle book, Burnout Proof. Learn more at https://BreakfastLeadership.comBy Michael D. Levitt

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Episode #349 - The Identity Crisis of Leaving the White Coat 57:23

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What happens when the job that defined you for decades no longer fits? Dr. Jennifer Edwards returns to discuss that transition from skilled veterinary professional and hospital owner to leadership coach and speaker. Dr. Jennifer Edwards is a veterinarian of over 25 years, a leadership coach and active speaker. She build and sold a successful veteri…

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Breaking News: The Global Mental Health Crisis – A Call for Urgent Action 14:25

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The Global Mental Health Crisis – A Call for Urgent Action Episode Summary In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, we dive into the staggering findings from the World Health Organization’s latest report revealing that over one billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions. The data paints a sobering picture of the econ…

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Deep Dive: Budgeting With The Three Bucket Money Plan 25:04

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This Deep Dive episode presents a "Three-Bucket Money Plan" designed to reduce financial stress and increase control through simplicity. The core idea involves assigning every dollar a specific purpose, dividing income into three categories: Save, Spend, and Grow. The "Save" bucket acts as a safety net for emergencies and short-term goals, "Spend" …

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Real Estate Resilience – From Sales Floor to Financial Freedom with Robert Howard 28:24

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In this empowering episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, Michael D. Levitt sits down with Robert Howard, a resilient entrepreneur whose story is a testament to grit, growth, and intentional transformation. From growing up in housing projects to becoming a successful real estate investor, Robert’s journey is one of turning setbacks into stepping…

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From Fear to Fuel: Developing Confident Leaders with John Little 31:43

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🔥 Episode Overview: In this high-impact episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with John Little, Founder and CEO of Winner’s Edge Coaching, to explore the messy middle of leadership transitions—and how confidence, culture, and courage can make or break your leadership team. With over 25 years of executive coaching experience, John unp…

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Episode #348 - Being Nice - One Secret to Outstanding Client Service 34:32

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Today we are going to unpack what "being nice" really means in the context of client service - and how to do it in a way that doesn't burn you out or compromise your ethics, values, and morals. Hospital reviews show that our clients want to feel cared for, safe, respected and heard. When we are stressed, sometimes we lose the ability to be kind and…

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Leadership & Learning in Uncertain Times with Damon Lembi 26:16

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Adapting to Challenging Times In this insightful episode, Damon and Michael dive into how leaders and professionals can stay grounded and proactive during uncertain times. Damon previews an upcoming solo episode focused on managing adversity without falling into panic. Together, they analyze current trends in the job market, especially how compensa…

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From Key West Dreams to Global Leadership with Donzel Legett 29:01

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In this episode, I sit down with Donzel, whose journey takes us from the sun-soaked streets of Key West, Florida, to the locker rooms of Purdue University, and on through a 30-year corporate career leading international teams. We explore why he traded palm trees for the Midwest — a decision shaped by family ties, academic ambition, and the guiding …

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Personal Branding Strategies to Overcome Fear, Build Authority, and Accelerate Success with Serah D'Laine 32:38

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Building a Brand That Opens Doors In this episode, I sit down with Serah, a former child actor turned personal branding expert and AI business strategist, to explore why personal branding isn’t a “nice-to-have” anymore — it’s the engine that drives your career and business forward. We swap real-world examples from heavy-hitters like Sara Blakely, K…

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Episode #347 - Commitment - Holding On When It Gets Hard 18:11

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Commitment is essential for our work, our purpose, and for taking care of ourselves. Commitments are intentional choices that we make to keep showing up, even when it gets difficult, or when our feelings start to change. We have a commitment to animal welfare, lifelong learning, and to ourselves. This commitment must be honored in order to build ou…

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How a Legendary Advocate Saves Hispanic Accident Victims from Exploitation with Tito Alvarez 27:45

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🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tito Alvarez, a name synonymous with advocacy and integrity in California’s Hispanic communities. Known as California’s most trusted Hispanic advocate during the 1980s and 90s, Tito built one of the state’s most recognized accident support brands—and now, he’s come out of retirement wit…

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Scaling Success in Business and Nonprofits with Dr. Jairo Borja 22:39

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In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Jairo Borja, President and CEO of Borja Consulting Group, to explore how he's helping both entrepreneurs and nonprofits scale their impact. Dr. Borja shared details about his 90-Day Mastery Program—designed specifically for coaches and consultants ready to level up—and his curriculum development work with nonpro…

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Disruptive Thinking: Fresh Perspectives on Business Turnarounds with Ted Santos 38:00

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In this dynamic episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with Ted Santos—founder of Turnaround Investment Partners—for a powerful conversation on leadership, disruption, and transforming companies from the inside out. With over two decades of experience turning around distressed businesses and scaling organizations growing faster than t…

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Episode #346 - Self-discipline and Getting Things Done 23:59

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Self-discipline is the ability to control one's behavior and actions to achieve goals or maintain a certain standard of conduct. It involves making sacrifices, staying focused, and resisting immediate pleasures for long-term benefits. Veterinarians struggle with self-discipline because we have an unpredictable job and we tend to be people pleasers.…

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Double Your Profits in a Year: Cary Prejean's Proven Strategies for Business Growth 24:03

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Cary works with small to medium-sized business owners to help them break through growth barriers. It's incredible how Cary helps businesses double their profits in under a year while ensuring all operations run like a well-oiled machine. And who wouldn't want their business to run smoothly? That's the reality Cary creates for her clients. Cary sets…

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Tech-Driven Leadership: Coaching for Growth in a Changing World, with Mohamed Hamza 20:43

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Evolving Leadership in a Tech-Driven Region In this episode, Michael chats with Mohamed—an Egyptian leader based in Saudi Arabia with a wealth of experience across the Middle East and Europe. The conversation explores the region’s tech-fueled transformation and how it’s reshaping business and leadership. With a young, dynamic population and a high-…

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Aligning Culture and Capability: Smarter Systems for Sustainable Leadership with Matthew Person 25:49

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In this insightful episode, Michael D. Levitt explores the Square Management System Alignment Model, a framework by Matthew Person designed to foster organizational alignment without the need for micromanagement. Developed by Matthew from Town Square Advisors, this model is grounded in real-world executive and M&A experience. It focuses on aligning…

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Deep Dive: The Engagement Illusion: Rethinking Workforce Trends with a Human-First Lens 11:54

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, the hosts explore the key themes from the recent article, “Redefining Workplace Culture: A Human-Centered Approach to Engagement and Wellbeing.” Serving as a pointed response to the 2025 Gallagher Workforce Trends Report, this conversation challenges surface-level interpretations of…

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Episode #345 - Let's Become More Optimistic 23:28

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Optimism is the belief that things will generally turn out well, or that we have the tools to make them better, even when circumstances are not perfect. Optimism is a difficult feeling to adopt, but if we work to feel more optimistic it will change our outlook on life and begin to make us feel better in general. On this podcast we discuss optimism …

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Episode 900 of the Breakfast Leadership Show 11:30

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900 Episodes of Transformative Leadership In this special 900th episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I take a moment to reflect with deep gratitude. Hosting nearly a thousand conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and everyday champions has been a true honor. Each episode is rooted in one mission: Helping you lead a better life by …

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Elevating Women in Trading and Leadership — with Candace Pendleton 39:41

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Episode Summary In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Candace Pendleton, a dynamic force in commodities trading and a passionate advocate for financial empowerment—especially for women. We tackled the persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership roles and financial markets, particularly the trading sector. Candace shared her deepl…

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Scaling Your Business with Smart Outsourcing: 25 Years of BPO Success Secrets with CCO Adam O'Connor 23:29

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Global BPO Services and Flexibility Adam O'Connor from Gear Inc., a BPO company operating in 25 countries and covering 75 languages, discussed their services in customer service, trust and safety, and back-office operations. Michael highlighted the value of Gear's diverse organization for managing economic challenges across markets and supporting b…

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Episode #344 - Why Are Veterinarians Burning Out? With Michael D. Levitt 1:15:50

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Michael D. Levitt is the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network, a media firm dedicated to addressing burnout and improving workplace culture. He is a certified NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Therapist, and hosts the popular Breakfast Leadership Network Podcast. Michael has au…

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How Cambridge Grad Pushkar Anand's Journey Led to Manifesting Infinite Riches 29:20

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Unleashing Purpose and Prosperity with Pushkar Anand In this compelling episode, I sit down with Pushkar Anand, a transformational leader whose 15-year journey from high-achieving banker to purpose-driven author is nothing short of extraordinary. What began as a quest for personal success evolved into a mission to uplift humanity and empower others…

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Untying Remote Work: Adaptive Leadership & Better Communication with Dianna Anderson 24:45

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Untying the Knot of Remote Work Communication In today’s evolving workplace, communication breakdowns are more than just frustrating—they’re costly. Dianna Anderson joins me to unpack her innovative "Untying the Knot" approach, rooted in large-scale change management and coaching. We dive deep into how organizations often rush remote work decisions…

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Episode #343 - Optimistic Veterinary Stories with Dr. Rick LeCouteur 1:12:28

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Dr. Rick LeCouteur is a veterinarian, author, and conservation photographer. His journey has evolved beyond clinics and teaching as a veterinary neurologist, to the enchanting realm of children's literature, including his latest book, "Nasty Names are Hurtful: An Australian White Ibis in the City". He is working on a new book, for adults, about his…

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Intentional Matchmaking: Finding Love with Purpose: Ann Parnes and Maria Murray with AfterHello.com 27:23

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Redefining Connection: The Power of Professional Matchmaking in a Modern World In this insightful episode, I sit down with Maria and Ann, the dynamic duo behind a leading professional dating service AfterHello.com, to unpack the strategy and psychology behind intentional matchmaking. They walk us through their thoughtful, human-first process—starti…

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Episode #342 - Finding Your Authentic Self 25:00

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On this episode of the podcast we discuss authenticity. In our veterinary world we are expected to show up in a variety of ways every day. We are leaders, friends, mentors, grief counselors, and decision makers. We are not often encouraged to get in touch with our own emotions and needs. Let's talk about how to begin to learn about ourselves and sp…

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Leading with Integrity: Peter Bissonnette’s Journey from Boardroom to Bookstore 24:15

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In this special episode, I sat down with Peter Bissonnette—former President of Shaw Communications—to talk about his remarkable leadership journey and his upcoming book, Count on Me, launching July 18th. Peter’s story is anything but conventional. From life in a monastery to serving in the Air Force, and ultimately leading one of Canada’s most reco…

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Simplify to Scale – Real Talk on Small Business Growth with Justin Abrams from Aryo Consulting 30:15

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In this episode, Michael D. Levitt sits down with Justin, founder of Aryo Consulting Group, to unpack small businesses' real-world challenges in today’s fast-paced economy. With a track record of helping over 350 companies—ranging from scrappy startups to established enterprises—Justin brings practical insight into what works (and what doesn’t) whe…

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Episode #341 - How the Wisdom of Plants Helps Us Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Lead Authentic Lives with Tigrilla Gardenia 55:45

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Tigrilla Gardenia, BM MS is a Nature-inspired Mentor and Certified Life Coach ICF PCC. She empowers multipassionate alternative thinkers to harness their brilliance and overcome self-doubt through deep collaboration with the plant world. Combining over 25 years of experience in the arts, technology, communication, and eco-social innovation, Tigrill…

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Market Resilience, Counterfeit Realities, and the Future of Authentication with Perry Nguyen of Check Check 21:20

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Episode Title: Market Resilience, Counterfeit Realities, and the Future of Authentication with Perry Nguyen of Check Check Show Notes: In this episode, I’m joined by Perry Nguyen with Check Check, a cutting-edge digital authentication platform reshaping the luxury resale landscape. Our conversation explores the parallels between nature’s most resil…

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The Power of Differentiation with Barry LaBov: How Iconic Brands Stand Out and Succeed 26:48

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In this powerful conversation, Michael D. Levitt and branding expert Barry LaBov explore the critical role of differentiation in today’s hyper-competitive and fast-moving business world. It’s not about being the biggest or best in every category—it’s about being unmistakably you. The Human Edge of Differentiation Barry opens with a compelling take:…

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The Revival of American Watchmaking – With R.T. Custer 21:40

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this episode, I sat down with R.T. Custer to explore how he's bringing precision craftsmanship back to American soil. As the founder of Vortic Watch Company, R.T. began his journey a decade ago by upcycling antique American pocket watches into stunning wristwatches—each a one-of-a-kind blend of history and innovation. Now, with the launch of Colora…

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Episode #340 - How to Work Less Hours and Have a Better Life with Dr. Ruth Mannschreck 49:02

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Dr. Ruth Mannschreck is a dentist, business strategist, and founder of Shoreline Strategies LLC. She has over thirty years of experience in private dental practice. After a life-altering experience with her daughter's NICU stay, she reimagined her business, reducing her hours while boosting revenue. This shift inspired her to develop a streamlined …

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Efficient Hiring & Scalable Growth with Truffle's Sean Griffith 25:25

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On this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with Sean Griffith, founder of Truffle, a forward-thinking hiring platform that's changing how small and mid-sized businesses approach talent acquisition. 🔍 Truffle’s Smarter Hiring Model Sean shares how Truffle uses asynchronous audio and video interviews with structured, role-specific q…

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Deep Dive: Navigating Toxic Workplaces: Strategies for Mental Health and Resilience 7:20

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Let’s face it—hostile workplaces are more common than we care to admit. Whether it’s passive-aggressive emails, micromanagement, gaslighting, or relentless pressure that crosses the line into emotional fatigue—these aren’t just “bad days.” They’re environments that chip away at your mental health. But here’s the good news: you are not powerless. Th…

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Episode #339 - Handling Difficult Conversations with Lauren Berlin 1:01:12

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Lauren Berlin is a Parent Success Catalyst, Certified Coach, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and Educational Psychologist with over twenty years of experience helping families thrive. Lauren is a go-to resource for parents seeking practical science-backed strategies such as mindful parenting, effective communication, and stress management. Today …

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Rethinking Wellness and Feedback Loops in Today’s Workplace with Andrew Ronchetto 29:19

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Episode Title: Rethinking Wellness and Feedback Loops in Today’s Workplace Show Notes: In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, Michael connects with business strategist Andrew Ronchetto to explore how organizations must evolve their approach to wellness, leadership, and performance in an ever-changing workforce. Redefining Wellness & Feed…

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Episode #338 - Activate Your Potential with Sam Jayanti 47:02

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Sam Jayanti is the founder and CEO of ideamix coaching, a performance coaching company dedicated to empowering professionals to activate their potential and accelerate their success. Under her leadership, ideamix coaching has expanded its services to a diverse range of companies, teams, and individuals offering tailored talent assessments and flexi…

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Adapting for Impact: Lessons in Resilience and High-Performance from Fighter Pilot-Turned-Entrepreneur Boo Boucousis 28:29

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From Cockpit to Boardroom: Boo's High-Performance Flight Path In this compelling episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, Michael chats with Boo—former fighter pilot turned entrepreneur—about his extraordinary journey from the Air Force to launching ventures in the Middle East, real estate, and digital publishing. Boo opens up about navigating the…

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The Power of Video with Ryan Carey How BetterOn Elevates Team Development and Confidence 28:35

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Video Leadership Presence for Personal Growth In this episode, Michael and Ryan explore the power of video-based platforms in building authentic leadership presence. They discuss how confidence, executive presence, and self-improvement are essential for personal and professional growth. Ryan shares his journey in leadership development and how it s…

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Why Estate Planning Is a Must-Have Leadership Skill with Fiduciary Expert Sara Ecklein 23:21

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The Leadership Legacy: Estate Planning with Purpose In this insightful series, I sit down with Sara Ecklein, a California-based professional fiduciary, to unpack the often-overlooked leadership responsibility of estate planning. We explore how proactive planning—through trusts, wills, and end-of-life directives—is not just about assets, but about c…