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EP141 – Dr. Michael Brenner, Founder and CEO, Right Chord Leadership – Strike the Right Chord: What Leaders Can Learn from Musicians

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Michael Senturia.Ever feel like your leadership team isn’t in tune, or that you hit the wrong note with p...

EP140 – Jon Wortmann, Executive Coach and Author “The Nine Tendencies”: Why You’re Not Being Heard (And How to Fix It)

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comEvery misunderstanding contains a small “miss” in how we communicate—...

David Matthew Prior, Founder at Getacoach.com —Team Coaching: The Science of Effective Leadership Teams

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comMost leaders work 1-1 with executive coaches – but few use them to coach ...

EP138 – Ruby Au, Search Fund Entrepreneur – The Little-Known Career Path to Entrepreneurship: Inside Search Funds

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comIn the past year, host Michael Wenderoth saw a huge jump in Stanford MBAs p...

EP137 – Deborah Grayson Riegel, Founder of TheMeMenu.com: What Happens When a Leadership Coach Teams up with a Celebrity Chef

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comMost women have lived as the side dish – supporting everyone else while p...

EP136 – Dina Denham Smith, Executive Coach and Author of Emotionally Charged – Emotions Are Money: The Leadership Skill Nobody Trained You For

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comMost leaders were taught to leave their emotions at the door. Today’s gue...

EP 135 – Alexa Samaniego, Presentation Coach & Behavioral Researcher at Stanford University – You Are Performing at Work: How You’re Really Judged

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com“If you want the social benefits of being authentic, how you feel inside ...

EP 134 – Devon McConnell, Executive Coach & Pyschotherapist: Who Has Your Back? How to Navigate Your Boss, Conflict, and Stress at Work

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWho has your back at work? Do you feel like you’re constantly walking a t...

EP 133 – Khanh-Linh Lê, Entrepreneur & Host at Forest Builders – Daring to Do: Building Impact through Courage and Power

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhat holds you back, but more importantly what springs you forward? In this...

EP 132 – Julia Bunyatov, Founder & Executive Coach at Sirmio Leadership – Leading Through Complexity: What Neuroscience Really Teaches Us

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhat does neuroscience tells us about the brain-body connection? How we can...

EP 131 – Mary Olson-Menzel, CEO at MVP Executive Development: Lighting the Way to Your Next Big Career Step

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhen it comes to taking the next big step in your career, some urge you to ...

EP 130 – Peter Novak, Founder at Strictly Speaking Group: The Surprising Truth About Accent Bias – and How to Overcome It

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comEver feel you are getting penalized at work – not getting promoted, not b...

EP 129 – Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment Group: AI Has Changed Job Search. Here’s How You Stand Out – and Win

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comThere’s a huge chance you’re being passed over for top jobs – and you...

EP 128 – Richard Bistrong, CEO at Front-Line Anti-Bribery, LLC – Avoid the Dark Side: How to Manage Your Ethical Blind Spots

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhen does your influence cross the ethical line at work? What sends people ...

EP 127 – Susan Ibitz, Founder of the Human Behavior School – Face Reading: A Real Superpower — or Something Else?

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com** Watch to see Susan read Michael’s face, HERE: https://www.youtube.com/...

EP 126 – Rich Braden & Tessa Forshaw, Authors of Innovation-ish: Stuck? How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

** Watch our engaging discussion on video, HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective **Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: ww...

Best of 97% Effective - Giselle Timmerman, Founder of Positive Work: How to Create More Positive and Powerful Organizations

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy your summer with this “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael We...

Best of 97% Effective - Peter Belmi, Professor at University of Virginia: Social Class & Our Beliefs – How they affect our Path to Power

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy your summer with this “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content. Learn more about Michael ...

Best of 97% Effective - Chris Fenning, Award-winning Author: How to Start Conversations That Get Results

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy your summer with this “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael We...

EP 122 - Beena Kavalam, Executive Coach: Got Gravitas? How to Grade and Grow Yours

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com**EPISODE best watched on the 97% Effective YouTube channel: https://www.yo...

EP 121 – Ed Batista, Executive Coach: How “Touchy Feely” Impacts Your Power & Influence

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comEd Batista spent fifteen years as Lecturer and Leadership Coach at Stanford...

EP 120 - Ed Batista, Executive Coach: Power Struggles Among Nice People

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comDo you feel like there's a stark and nasty choice when it comes to powe...

EP 119 - Warwick John Fahy, Business Psychologist – Making that Mid-Career Transition: Energy, Ego and Expression

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com** Get a FREE Bonus Gift from Warwick: The “Making Mid-Career Transitions...

EP 118 - Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip & Kevin Weinstein, Co-founders at Creative Catalyst – The Power of Improv to Elevate Your Communication, Connection and Creativity

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com **EPISODE (live Coaching Session) best watched on the 97% Effective YouTu...

EP 117 - Inbal Demri, PhD, CEO at Q Factor Consulting – Live Coaching Demo: See “The Leader as Coach” and EFECT in Action

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com**EPISODE (live Coaching Session) best watched on the 97% Effective YouTube...

EP 116 - Inbal Demri, PhD, CEO at Q Factor Consulting – Coaching Skills: What Every Leader Needs to Know

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comAs a leader or manager, do you feel burned out having to give direction and...

EP 115 - Sven Horak, Professor at St. John’s University – Rethink Your Networking: The Power of Being an Outsider

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com Are you frustrated that can’t break into key groups at work, or unsure ...

EP 114 - Tiago Faria, Podcast Guesting Consultant – Podcast Guesting 101: The Most Effective Marketing You’ll Ever Do

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comFeeling burned out creating content to build your visibility and brand? See...

Ep 113 - Candace Gonzales Tumey, Senior Coach at MLT -- The Extra Edge: 3 Secrets to Getting into Top MBA Programs

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comIt would be great if our strong grades and work history spoke for itself an...

Ep 112 - Alvaro Fernandez, CEO at SharpBrains - Growing SharpBrains: How to Amplify Your Influence and Impact

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comIn this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth continues his conv...

Ep 111 - Alvaro Fernandez, CEO at SharpBrains - From SharpBrains Come Great Gains: How to Become the “Go To”

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comHow do you get out of the rat race and live your ideal life? How can you se...

Ep 110 - Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer at the Kevin Eikenberry Group - The Power of The Flexible Leader (and How to Become One)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comHow do you lead with confidence in uncertain times, and get the outcomes yo...

Ep 109 - Kane Nakamura, Managing Director at Kane & Partners LLC - Be the Protagonist of Your Story: Keys to Overcoming Obstacles and Setbacks

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhat does today’s guest have in common with a Japanese manga hero and a w...

Ep 108 - Julia Samoylenko, Founder & CEO at Asteri AI: To Upskill the Workforce, How this Startup CEO Transformed Herself

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comOften the most important transformation to your business is transforming yo...

Ep 107 - Jonathan Brill, #1 Ranked Business Futurist - Unlocking Luck: How to Future-Proof Your Career

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comLuck. It’s the ingredient that no one wants to admit is a big part of our...

Ep 106 - Dr Sarah Buchner, CEO at Trunk Tools - Fueled by a Chip on Her Shoulder: From Carpenter to CEO

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comThis episode contains profanity.SHOW NOTES:How do you go from a challenging...

Ep 105 - John Gates, Founder at Salary Coach - Act Your Wage: How to Master Salary Negotiations

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Most people don’t negotiate their salary offers due to fear, r...

Ep 104 - David Harris, Investor at Vista Equity Partners - “Humble & Hungry”: Keys to This Air Force Grad’s Rise in the Investment World

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:There’s substantial evidence (just look at most of our leaders...