Leaders of Transformation
Leaders of Transformation
Inspiring the difference maker in you
Reshaping Financial Crime Detection with AI, with Peter Reynolds
How is AI revolutionizing financial crime detection?
Peter Reynolds
In this informative episode, host Nicole Jansen engages in a deep conversation with Peter Reynolds, the visionary CEO of ThetaRay. As an industry leader in AI-powered anti-money laundering, Peter and his team are on a mission to reshape financial crime detection. Dive into this episode to understand how AI is transforming the banking sector by accurately detecting illicit activities while ensuring financ
The Anti-Hustle Approach to Entrepreneurial Success with Chad Brown
What key question will be the catalyst for your success in 2025?
Chad Brown
In this mind-expanding episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Chad Brown, the anti-hustle coach and founder of the Founder’s League. Chad is committed to helping creative entrepreneurs grow sustainable and scalable businesses while leading fulfilling personal lives.
In their conversation, Chad shares his own transformative journey from a burnt-out media company owner to a celebrated anti-hustle bu
Embracing Leadership and Cultural Fluency with Jane Hyun
It's Time to Thrive in 2025! with Nicole Jansen
What You Need to Know When Buying a Business with Richard Parker
Worthy: From Cornfields to the Corner Office of Microsoft with Jane Boulware
Love, Trust, and Influence: Leadership Insights from Dr. Sam Adeyemi
Redefining Success in Life and Business with Christine Jewell
Learning How to Embrace Ambition with Jenny Mitchell
How to Thrive as a Married Entrepreneur with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui
Healing Trauma in Children Through Equine Therapy with Kim Tschirret
Empowering Communities with Compassionate Healthcare with Echo VanderWal
Healing Busy Brain: Practical Wellness Tips for High Achievers with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
How Royal Restrooms Redefined Portable Luxury with David Sauers
How do you scale your business while maintaining a personal touch?
David Sauers
In this week’s episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with David Sauers, the co-founder and CEO of Royal Restrooms, to explore the story behind transforming a messy industry into a luxurious business opportunity. David shares how a messy port-a-potty experience with his daughters sparked the idea for creating elegant, high-end portable restrooms, and how this concept grew into a successful na
Leading Companies Towards Zero Waste with Heather Johnson
How can businesses use eco-friendly practices to comply with regulations and grow successfully?
Heather Johnson
This week, Nicole Jansen talks with Heather Johnson, CEO of INGENIUM and an expert in hazardous waste management with over 25 years of industry experience. Heather’s innovative vision has positioned INGENIUM as a leader in waste-to-energy programs and zero waste initiatives, offering businesses sustainable solutions for hazardous waste management.
Heather share
It Pays to Play! Revolutionizing Workplace Culture Through Play with Kristi Herold
How Can Play Revolutionize Your Workplace?
Kristi Herold
In this engaging episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Kristi Herold, founder and CEO of JAM Group and author of It Pays to Play: How Play Improves Business Culture, to explore how integrating fun and play into the workplace can drastically improve culture, productivity and profitability.
Kristi shares her inspiring journey, starting with organizing social events in high school to creating a vibrant company special
Reaching Others with Your Story with Bill Blankschaen
What if sharing your personal story could transform people’s lives and your business?
Bill Blankschaen
In this week’s episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Bill Blankschaen, founder and Chief Story Architect of StoryBuilders. StoryBuilders helps make the world a better place by creating compelling books and learning experiences that turn ideas into greater impact, influence, and income.
As a New York Times bestselling writer, Bill and his team collaborate with influ
Crafting Messages That Connect with Ben Guttmann
How can you make your message clearer and more impactful?
Ben Guttmann
In this episode, host Nicole Jansen speaks with Ben Guttmann, author and marketing expert, to break down the essentials of clear communication. They explore the 5 keys to effective messaging, including how simplicity, empathy, and focus impact your ability to connect with your intended audience.
Ben shares lessons from his career, moving beyond flashy taglines to emphasize the importance of everyday
The Power of People Skills with Catherine Allen
What is the key to thriving in the 21st-century workplace?
Catherine Allen
In this transformative episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Catherine Allen, co-founder and chief impact officer of AO People Partners and co-author of Conscious, Capable, and Ready to Contribute. Catherine brings a profound understanding of the pivotal role people skills play in the workplace in the age of technological growth. Together, Nicole and Catherine delve into the essential nature
Data Privacy, AI and Women in Tech with Amruta Moktali
What do you need to know about data privacy and generative AI?
Amruta Moktali
In this informative episode we explore the dynamic world of data privacy and generative AI with Amruta Moktali, Chief Product Officer at Skyflow – the world’s first and only data privacy vault delivered as an API.
Amruta’s impressive career trajectory spans leading roles at industry giants like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Cleo, culminating in her current position where she champions data privac
Interior Design for a Better World with Blima Ehrentreu
What does purpose-driven leadership look like in the interior design world?
Blima Ehrentreu
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Blima Ehrentreu, a creative visionary and interior design trailblazer with locations in Toronto, New York, and Miami. Driven by a mission of designing with purpose and creating a better world, Blima shares her journey from childhood curiosity to becoming a leader in the industry. Host Nicole Jansen, herself a former Torontonian, leads an
Mastering Your Executive Presence with Dr. Alexa Chilcutt
What if you could command a room and be recognized as a leader regardless of your title or position?
Alexa Chilcutt
In this engaging episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Dr. Alexa Chilcutt, a certified executive coach and faculty lead for the Executive Business Communication certificate and co-lead for the Academy of Women in Leadership programs at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Together, they explore the 10 characteristics of executive presence and discuss h
Choosing the Next President with Gautam Mukunda
How can we discern the true character of our leaders and make informed choices for the future of our nation?
Gautam Mukunda
In this thought-provoking episode, we engage in a candid discussion with Gautam Mukunda, a former Harvard Business School professor, author, and expert on leadership and decision-making. As the U.S. presidential election approaches, Gautam shares his insights on the complexities of choosing a leader and the far-reaching consequences of our collectiv
Identifying Your Most Important Number with Lee Benson
How can you create a value-driven organization that transforms the world?
Lee Benson
In this enlightening episode, we dive deep with Lee Benson, a renowned value creation expert, CEO of Execute to Win, and author of “Your Most Important Number.” With over 30 years of business experience, Lee shares his unique insights on the power of holistic value creation and how it can revolutionize organizations and their impact on the world.
Join Nicole Jansen and Lee Benson as they e
Elevate Your PR with e-Releases, with Mickie Kennedy
What if your business could achieve extraordinary media coverage through the power of press releases?
Mickie Kennedy
In this business-building episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Mickie Kennedy, the insightful founder of eReleases, to explore the lucrative world of press releases. Mickie is a trailblazer in the PR industry, with a unique approach that combines strategic storytelling and data-driven insights, enabling small businesses, startups and authors to captu
Building Trust and Employee Engagement with Mosongo Moukwa
What does it take to be a leader that makes a lasting impact?
Mosongo Moukwa
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Mosongo Moukwa, a seasoned global business executive and consultant passionate about helping companies thrive. Mosongo takes us deep into the significance of psychological safety and employee engagement in leadership, proving how small gestures and genuine interactions can profoundly impact your team.
Join Nicole Jansen and Mosongo Moukwa as they expl
Own Your Roar: Unlock Your Destiny with Korrie Silver
What is the ROAR of your heart? How do you bring it to light?
Korrie Silver
In this transformative episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with her longtime friend Korrie Silver, a marketplace minister, transformational coach, best-selling author and business strategist, to explore the profound impact of rediscovering one’s identity and destiny. Drawing powerful analogies from the animal kingdom, particularly the collaborative role of lionesses in a pride, Korrie emphasize
Be the Unicorn: How to Stand Out and Succeed with William Vanderbloemen
What does it take to stand out in a crowded marketplace?
William Vanderbloemen
In this insightful episode, we are joined by William Vanderbloemen, founder of the Vanderbloemen Search Group, esteemed executive search professional, and author of Be the Unicorn: 12 Data Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest. Listen as William takes us through his fascinating journey from being a pastor to influential business leader, his groundbreaking research on star
The Power of 500 Great Minds: One Epic Episode
What are the 3 core traits of all successful leaders?
In this milestone 500th episode of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, transformational coach, speaker and host Nicole Jansen highlights the essence of what truly sets successful people apart.
Reflecting on insights from the 500 influential guests she has interviewed over the years, including top business leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and change-makers, Nicole provides 3 core traits necessary to transfo
Revolutionizing Cotton Production: Sustainable Solutions with Graham Stewart
How do we produce a better cotton fabric without all the heavy chemicals?
Graham Stewart
In this enlightening episode, we dive into the groundbreaking innovations in the textile industry with Graham Stewart, an international textile and apparel production specialist and founder of Fibre52. As someone passionate about sustainable practices, Graham patented a revolutionary process to bleach and dye cotton using natural products instead of heavy chemicals. His approach not
How to Coach Yourself to Success! with Antonia Bowring
What happens when leaders embrace honesty, transparency, and effective self-coaching?
Antonia Bowring
In today’s insightful episode, we sit down with Antonia Bowring, a highly credentialed, top New York executive coach and author of the book “Coach Yourself.” In this discussion, we explore essential leadership qualities like feedback, honesty, and transparency, and how they’re crucial for understanding one’s own behavioral challenges.
Antonia shares her perspective on au
Helping Students Ace Digital SAT and Win Huge Scholarships with Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA
How is Prep Expert transforming the lives of college students?
Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA
Nicole Jansen sits down with Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA, entrepreneur success story and founder of Prep Expert. From personally raising his SAT score by 640 points to a perfect score to securing a $250,000 investment from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, Dr. Patel’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. He turned initial rejections from book publishers into a thriving educational service that
Grieving with Love: A Journey of Healing with Dan Tocchini
How do you navigate profound loss and the grief that follows?
Dan Tocchini
In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Dan Tocchini, a returning guest (Ep 475) and seasoned thought leader dedicated to guiding people through the transformative process of grief and loss. Known for his work in helping leaders transform their teams, Dan takes us on an intimate journey through his personal experiences with loss and the incredible insights he’s gained along the way.
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495: Insider Secrets on Becoming a World-Class Trainer with Steve Shenbaum
How can you ensure your training programs are effective and leave a lasting impact on your audience?
Steve Shenbaum
Join us in this engaging episode as Steve Shenbaum, world-class trainer and founder of Game On Nation, reveals the secrets behind his groundbreaking approach to communication training. With over 27 years of experience working with high-level clients, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge on utilizing transformational training techniques to connect with audien