Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Episodes
Brian Tracy: The Unbreakable Laws of Money and Success | E43
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Tracy went from struggling with a series of menial jobs to achieving remarkable sales success. A relentless self-learner, he transformed his lif...
How I Built a 7-Figure Business While Working a Corporate Job | Kelly Roach | E42
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Roach built a seven-figure side hustle before leaving her corporate role. How did she do it despite an intense workload and failed product launc...
Hunger Beats Talent: Dr. Geoff Smart’s Formula for Hiring Success | E41
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even when met with skepticism, Geoff Smart pushed forward with his vision to transform hiring through powerful data-driven methods. He created the WHO...
Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood While Building a Billion Dollar Company | Eynat Guez | E40
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eynat Guez leaped from a comfortable corporate job to co-founding Papaya Global. Despite numerous investor rejections, she stayed true to her vision, ...
Running the Sahara, Raising Millions, and Finding Purpose in Prison | Charlie Engle | E39
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Charlie Engle's teenage sons dropped him off at the gates of federal prison, he faced his lowest point. Sentenced to 21 months for mail fraud, he h...
Siri Co-Founder: Adam Cheyer on Innovation, Persistence, and Timing Big Wins | E38
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling creatively stifled in his stable but unfulfilling job, Adam Cheyer pursued entrepreneurship, even with his limited business knowledge. He co-f...
Ending Hunger: How This Accidental Activist Found Her Passion | Ronni Kahn | E37
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immersed in her privileged life in apartheid South Africa, Ronni Kahn never imagined she would become a leader in the fight against food waste and hun...
Marshall Goldsmith, #1 Executive Coach: How to Find Purpose and Meaning in Life | E36
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From nearly failing out of college to becoming the number one executive coach, Marshall Goldsmith embodies the power of relentless self-improvement. S...
Dave Liniger, RE/MAX Co-Founder: How to Disrupt an Industry and Turn Failures to Fortunes | E35
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Liniger went from pinching pennies while saving for his first property to owning 21 single-family homes at age 21. Despite fierce opposition and ...
How to Discover Your Niche and Dominate with Entrepreneurs on Fire Host John Lee Dumas | E34
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Lee Dumas went from leading his seniors in the military at 23 to failing at different careers for six years. Although the fear of failure almost ...
How to Break Barriers in the Male-Dominated World of Combat Pilots | Michelle Curran | E33
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Curran defied the odds to become one of the most accomplished F-16 fighter pilots in the United States Air Force. Despite facing self-doubt, ...
The Art of Reinvention: How to Elevate Your Career and Life | Robert Glazer | E32
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout his life, Robert Glazer has reinvented himself time and again. First, he transitioned from a traditional career path to entrepreneurship. T...
Reverse Engineer Your Success: Strategies for Sustainable Personal & Career Growth | E31
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott D. Clary is a successful entrepreneur and investor today, but he started as an employee with no equity in a firm where he led sales. When the co...
James Altucher: Finding the Freedom to Start Over | E30
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After selling his first company, James Altucher went from having $15 million in his checking account to a balance of $143 within a short period. Then,...
Elizabeth McCormick: From Unemployed to Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot and Keynote Speaker | E29
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth McCormick came home reeking of tomato sauce from her pizza job, feeling miserable as usual. But that day, she resolved that if her then-husb...
William Cohan: Turning Setbacks into Success with the Power of Persistence | E28
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
William Cohan pulled out all the stops to get the Wall Street Journal to hire him, including getting an MBA, but they just wouldn’t. So he turned to...
Dre Baldwin: Mastering the Pivot from Professional Sports to Business | E27
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dre Baldwin got a late start in basketball, however, he marketed himself tirelessly to stand out from the competition. His strategies worked and he la...
A Dream Come True: How Saul Blinkoff Pushed Past Rejection and Landed His Dream Job at Disney | E26
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: Saul Blinkoff went from being one of the worst artists in school to achieving his dream of working for the Walt Disney Studios. How did he...
Dov Baron: Examine Your Emotional Source Code and Transform Yourself | E25
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the peak of Dov Baron’s success, the worst happened. While free climbing, he fell on his face from a height of 120 feet. Dov endured several reco...
Whitney Johnson: Overcoming Fear as You Leap to Entrepreneurship | E24
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney Johnson believed she could increase her earnings tenfold. So, she pursued business courses at night and eventually made an unusual transition ...
The Leap Academy Podcast: Your New Possible
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Leap Academy Podcast with Ilana Golan is all about honest and inspiring conversations about what it really takes to leap to bigger things, amazing...
From Rejection to Top Disney Animator: Saul Blinkoff’s Tale of Tenacity | E23
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you give up on your dreams and you realize you were 3 feet from gold? This is a story about perseverance, aiming higher and believ...
Entrepreneurial Instincts: Gary Beasley's Playbook for Building A Successful Company | E22
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ignore the naysayers. trust your gut. Take risks, make quick decisions and stay true to your mission. Many times the best entrepreneurs are peop...
Leading Beyond the Boardroom: Finding Connection and Purpose at the Top - Athena Manley | E21
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do top leaders turn challenges into drive? Is it really lonely at the top? Athena Manley, Chief of Strategy & Staff at Aon and Founder & CEO...
From Near Financial Ruin to Podcast Mogul: The Incredible Journey of Gary Arndt | E20
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you maintain relevance in your career and stay excited about the work you do when the world changes around you? Gary Arndt reveals how he suc...
Solo - Building your Portfolio Career | E19
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is building your portfolio career mandatory for the future of work? This is a MUST listen. Would you like to learn the 4 steps our clients use t...
Changing the Conversation on Depression & Suicide - Mark Elias | E18
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Depression. Suicide. Are these more common than we think? Are we talking about it enough? Award winning actor and filmmaker Mark Elias is shining...
Running Towards the Most Dangerous Places on Earth - Itai Anghel | E17
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes someone go to the most dangerous places on earth? Itai Anghel is a very different correspondent who has to be on the ground. In this epi...
From Losing Everything To CEO of a Global Publication - Chris Dutton | E16
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When is it too soon to quit on your dreams? For Chris Dutton only death could stand in the way of him and his success. This interview will have you...
The Near Death Experiences On the Way to Running a Public Company - Coby Hanoch | E15
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do entrepreneurs and leaders survive the inevitable near-death experiences of their companies, in order to thrive? Ilana speaks with Coby Hanoch...
Chuck Garcia: "The Moment That Defines You" | E14
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From leadership roles in big investment firms to a coach, author and speaker. An incredible personal story with clear takeaways for anyone looking to ...
Client Spotlight: Garry's Story of Overcoming Limits To Become President & CEO | E13
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having the right mindset is critical for success. We can't avoid obstacles and challenges, but how we handle them makes all the difference. In this ...
Solo: Dealing with Ageism | E12
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dive deep into the ugly truth about ageism. It exists and it's not going away. This doesn't mean you have to sit back helplessly as you watch ...
Client Spotlight: Doron's Leap to EVP and Ringing the Bell at NASDAQ! | E11
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you be intentional and strategic about your career? How to experiment and find the career direction that is right for you? In this episode...
Client Spotlight: The Tale Of An IT Agency That Was Acquired For 8-figures! | E10
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to start your own agency and bring it to success and acquisition? The wrong strategy can lead to disaster. Lior Klisman Co-Founde...
From Overcoming PTSD to Top Photographer in the World! - Amos Nachoum | E9
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From personal trauma to a world-renowned photographer! Ilana sits with Amos Nachoum explorer, wildlife photographer and TEDx speaker in this super in...
Client Spotlight: The Secret To Overcoming Burnout | E8
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the antidote to burnout? Is it doing less work? According to Jen, Deputy Director at the Gates Foundation, burnout develops from a lack of pu...
Yasser Zaki - How to Grow a Company Through Impact | E7
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to run a global company and change people's lives at the same time? Why is aligning with your mission is so critical? For Yasser Za...
Client Spotlight: Her 14 Year Old Said... | E6
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: you may shed a tear! Listen to Glenda who ticked many of the boxes of success in an organization but she needed more. What could that look ...
Client Spotlight: From Individual Contributor to Director at Microsoft! | E5
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The classic chicken & egg... Most will never break free from that: "You never proved yourself in leadership so why would we give you a chance". Neel...
Client Spotlight: The Leap to C-Suite - What does it take? | E4
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yuying Chen-Wynn leaped from VP in a startup to CPO of a public company in 4 months!! What does it really take to get to C-Suite? Dabbling and tryin...
Client Spotlight: From Tech Manager to Chasing Her Dream | E3
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if nothing else mattered? If you weren't afraid? These are the questions Cherie Reed had to grapple with before realizing she was li...
Client Spotlight: Building a Legacy of Service | E2
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What else is possible? What do I really want to do next? Tim O’brien had already accomplished a lot but wondered what else is possible. In a very ...
Client Spotlight: From Dream Role to CEO & Author | E1
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What creates the pull to start your own company? When do you decide to follow your passion and when do you play safe? In this episode, Ilana chats wi...