Reflect Forward

Podcast_Meet People Where They Are Without Lowering the Bar Reflect Froward Podcast Kerry Siggins

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“Meet people where they are” is one of the most common pieces of leadership advice, and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Reflect...

Empathy Under Pressure w/ Mimi Nicklin

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does real leadership look like when someone has to leave your organization? In this episode of Reflect Forward, Kerry Siggins sits down with emp...

The Illusion of Open-Mindedness

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Reflect Forward, Kerry Siggins challenges one of the most widely held beliefs in leadership: that we are open-minded. She explores...

Why Success Stops Feeling Like Enough and What Comes Next w/ Nathalia Del Moral

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you climbing higher, or just climbing the wrong mountain? For many leaders, success is supposed to feel like arrival. Instead, it becomes the beg...

When Leaders Just Want People To Do Their Jobs

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes leaders just want people to do their jobs. In this episode of Reflect Forward, Kerry Siggins shares a moment from a conversation with a gro...

Scaling Without Chaos Starts with the Leader w/ Val Coin

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders assume chaos is simply the cost of growth. As companies scale, complexity increases, communication breaks down, and decisions slow. The i...

When Strength Becomes Your Identity

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a leader’s greatest strength becomes their identity? In this episode of Reflect Forward, CEO Kerry Siggins explores how high-perf...

Who Is Really Running Your Decisions? w/ YvonneTrost

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Reflect Forward, Kerry Siggins sits down with Yvonne Trost, Subconscious Performance Coach and former Fortune 500 strategist, to ex...

The Future of Leadership Is Emotional Skill

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leadership breakdowns are not strategic. They are emotional. In this episode of Reflect Forward, Kerry Siggins explores why emotional skill is t...

Executive Presence Is Not What You Think w/ Nataly Huff

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Executive presence is not about polish, performance, or personality. It is about trust. And trust is built long before you say the right thing. In th...

Exit the Hustle Culture

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hustle culture teaches leaders that exhaustion equals commitment and rest must be earned. But what if the constant push is not discipline at all, but ...

The "Not Good Enough Program" and How To Rewrite It w/ Curtis McCullom

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is a specific kind of exhaustion that does not come from workload. It comes from living under an internal verdict. Not good enough. Not worthy. ...

The Expectations That Are Quietly Making You Miserable as a Leader

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leadership frustration begins with expectations we carry silently. Expectations that people will call us back, take initiative, own things the wa...

Automate or Fall Behind w/ Nadav Wilf

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Automate or Fall Behind" sounds dramatic, but it points to a quieter question leaders are facing in 2026: are our systems designed for how we want to...

Architect Your 2026

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders don’t fail because they lack clarity. They fail because their life is not built to support who they are trying to become. In this fina...

Choose The Leader You Are Beco,ming

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Choose the leader you are becoming, or default to the leader you have been. That is the real decision in front of you as you head into a new year. Mo...

Stop Living by Default

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders are not intentionally designing their lives or their leadership. They are repeating patterns they have never questioned. It’s time to s...

Why Great Leaders Stop Proving and Start Leading w/ Carrie Moore

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why great leaders stop proving and start leading is the real conversation most leadership content avoids. Proving feels productive, but it quietly ero...

The Mirror Test Are You the Leader You Think You Are?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The mirror test is the hardest and most revealing challenge you will ever face as a leader. It forces you to confront the gap between who you believe ...

Culture, Curiosity, and Becoming a Better Leader w/ Christy Pretzinger

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a better leader is rarely about learning something new. It is almost always about facing something true. The moment when the tactics stop wor...

The Paradox of Being Right

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We humans love to be right. We defend our opinions. We double down on our beliefs. We dig our heels in, even when being right costs us our peace. As l...

Rewrite Your Inner Playlist w/ Susan Drumm

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rewrite Your Inner Playlist with Susan Drumm and discover how music and mindset can break old patterns and elevate your leadership. Summary If you a...

Shifting From Control to Trust

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Control is rooted in fear. Trust is rooted in strength. And when you shift from control to trust, you become a better leader. Control often stems fro...

Stop Calling it Strategy w/ Simon Severino

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stop calling it strategy. Most leaders are not doing strategy; they are managing a glorified to-do list. In this episode of Reflect Forward, I sit do...

When Justice Isn’t Possible Leading with Neutrality and Compassion

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As leaders, we all face moments when someone’s words or actions cut deep. Maybe it’s betrayal, criticism, or a costly mistake. But when justice is...

Train Your Brain to Lead w/ Nataly Huff

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To lead well, you must train your brain to lead. When your nervous system is calm, you think clearly, make better decisions, and build stronger relati...

No One Is Coming to Save You

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No one is coming to save you. The moment you realize that is the moment you step into your true power as a leader. In this episode of Reflect Forward...

How to Be A Super Performer w/ George Pesansky

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to be a super performer is a question every ambitious leader wrestles with. We chase higher goals, push our teams, and try to sustain momentum, bu...

Busyness Doesn’t Equal Effectiveness

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Busyness doesn’t equal effectiveness. In fact, the busier you are, the less effective you often become. In this episode of Reflect Forward, I tackle...

Leading with Grit w/ Kyle Ewing

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leading with grit is more than a leadership mantra; it’s the real-life story of how Kyle Ewing turned stacks of unsold paper in his basement into Te...

Podcast_The Hidden Cost of Tolerating ‘Good Enough’Reflect Forward Podcast Kerry Siggins

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Complacency is the slow death of leadership. When we tolerate “good enough,” we quietly set the ceiling for our team’s potential—and our own. ...

The Bravery Effect How Leaders Build Courage w/ Jill Schulman

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Great leaders build courage What if the biggest risk to your leadership isn’t failure, but staying stuck where you are? Playing it safe may feel co...

What the Best Leaders Do When No One Is Watching

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What the best leaders do when no one is watching is what truly defines them. Leadership integrity isn’t built in front of a crowd; it’s forged in ...

Why Great Leaders Choose Love Over Fear w/ Ryan Heil

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Choose love over fear. It’s more than a feel-good mantra. It’s a radical leadership choice that can transform teams, ignite innovation, and turn c...

Don’t Burn That Bridge—Your Future Self Might Need It

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wanted to send that scathing email or slam the door shut after someone disappointed you? We all have. But here’s the hard truth: Don’t burn t...

Authentic Leadership Through Inner Work w/ Carrie Freeman

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Authentic leadership through inner work is more than a practice, it’s the key to unlocking your full potential and creating lasting impact as a lead...

I Took a Solo Vacation and Came Back a Better Leader — Here’s Why

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders travel alone for work. But how many take a real solo vacation—just for themselves, not for business? I recently took my first-ever sol...

Every Great Leader Has a Powerful Story w/ Don Yaeger

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every great leader has a powerful story, but how effectively you tell that story can define your success. Don Yaeger, renowned Hall of Fame keynote sp...

The Hidden Cost of Workplace Drama

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Workplace drama is everywhere because people are everywhere. But just because it is common does not mean it is acceptable. Left unchecked, drama can b...

The Neuroscience of Conscious Leadership w/ Aileda Lindal

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the most powerful leadership tool you have… is your mind? The Neuroscience of Conscious Leadership isn’t just a buzz phrase; it’s the ...

The Leadership Feedback Session That Will Change Everything

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The leadership feedback session that will change everything isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s exactly what happened when I facilitated a Live 360 w...

Why Most Growth Plans Fail w/ Shannon Susko

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why most growth plans fail is simple: leaders can’t connect the dots between strategy, execution, and people. Shannon Susko learned this the hard wa...

Push or Pause? Mastering Leadership’s Critical Balance

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Push or pause? Leadership isn’t just about charging ahead. It’s about knowing when to pause, reflect, and trust the unfolding. This episode is raw...

What Leaders Get Wrong About Hustle w/ Katya Davydova

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What leaders get wrong about hustle is that it’s the path to success, but it’s often the fastest road to burnout. In this deep, soulful, and refre...

Are You Spreading Stress to Your Team?

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is contagious—but so is calm. Which one are you spreading? Your team's performance depends on your answer. Stress Isn’t the Problem—Stay...

Transform A Setback into A Comeback w/ John Register

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transform A Setback into A Comeback w/ John Register by Kerry Siggins

The Courage Formula Vulnerability + Integrity = Real Leadership

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Courage isn’t born in comfort—it’s born in friction. It shows up when we align vulnerability and integrity to do what’s right, even when it’...

Turning Imposter Syndrome Into Your Superpower with Jen Coken

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imposter syndrome—that nagging feeling that you’re not good enough, that one day you’ll be “found out,” that you’re faking it—is one of ...

Why Great Leaders Change Their Minds—And You Should Too

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Changing your mind isn’t indecision—it’s intelligent leadership. And that’s why great leaders change their minds. In this episode of Reflect ...

Why Real Leaders Are Built on Purpose with Kevin Edwards

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders are built on purpose, not on PR. In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Kevin Edwards, President—and...

Unlocking Your Leadership Superpower

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to unlocking your next level of leadership isn’t about doing more—but about owning who you already are? In this episode of Reflec...

The Power of Strategic Foresight with Donna DuPont

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Strategic foresight is the visionary practice of anticipating what’s ahead—so you can make bold, future-shaping decisions today that turn uncertai...

Why Human-Centered Leadership Matters More Than Ever

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Reflect Forward, I dive into one of the most important truths of leadership: your team doesn’t need a perfect leader, they need a...

Why You Should Bet on Women CEOs w/ Patricia Lizarraga

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should you bet on women CEOs? In this episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Patricia Lizarraga, Managing Partner of Hypatia Capital and the driv...

Do It Anyway: How to Take Action Even When You Don’t Feel Like It

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're waiting for motivation to strike before you take action, you're wasting time. The truth is that motivation doesn’t create action—action ...

Taking a Step Back to Move Forward w/ Marlena Linzner Scherf

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like leadership wasn't bringing you joy? That climbing the corporate ladder was draining rather than fulfilling? My guest this week...

Happiness is Your Responsibility: Take Ownership and Thrive

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you create lasting happiness in your life and career? More importantly, how do you take responsibility for it? In this episode of Reflect Forw...

The Power of Small Actions w\ Masami Sato

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big change starts with small actions. When we act with purpose and kindness every day, we create ripples that can change the world. In this inspiring ...

Ditch the Easy Button -Why Doing Hard Things Leads to a Happier Life

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ditch the easy button! Modern life is designed for convenience—instant deliveries, endless entertainment, and dopamine hits on demand. But is all th...

Radical Honesty and Feedback w/ Ron Carucci

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radical honesty and feedback are some of the most critical leadership skills, yet so many leaders struggle with them. Why? Because they’re uncomfort...

Self-Esteem and Confidence – Why Leaders Need Both

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary What’s the difference between self-esteem and confidence, and why does it matter in leadership? These two qualities are often used i...

Cultivating Audacity and Making Bold Moves w/ Anne Marie Anderson

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Insight: Confidence grows when you turn every ‘no’ into your next opportunity. The life you want is on the other side of one bold move—t...

Building Strong Workplace Relationships

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Insight: Building meaningful relationships is the ultimate leadership superpower—because connection drives everything. Why should you build...

Redesigning Your Career and Leadership w/ Angie Callen

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is normal, but action is powerful—step into your potential and create the career and life you want. In this episode of Reflect Forward, I sit ...

The Courage to Show Up

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

True courage isn’t in avoiding failure—it’s in showing up, daring greatly, and proving the critics don’t count. Do you have the courage to sh...

Empower People to Power Change w/ Jessica Crow

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Crow is an experienced business leader, consultant, trainer, and coach with deep xpertise in change management, organizational effectiveness, ...

Designing for Legacy Podcast Audio Kerry Siggins Reflect Forward

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership isn’t just about driving results—it’s about creating a legacy that endures long after your tenure ends. As we navigate the complex ch...

The Power of Human Connection in a Tech-Driven World, Part 2 of 3

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

: In a world increasingly driven by algorithms and automation, the ability to connect deeply with others is not just an asset—it’s a superpower. ...

The Visionary Mindset Leading Beyond Limits, Part 1 of 3

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Insight: For those ready to thrive, the future belongs to the visionary leader with a visionary mindset—the one willing to break limits, que...

Building Confidence w/ Nicole Kalil

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Kalil is all about building confidence and living your desired life. Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining “W...

6 Months Sober What I’ve Learned Since Quitting Alcohol

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For years, I struggled with the idea of quitting drinking. I wrote about it in my journal, promising myself I wouldn’t open that nightly bottle of w...

Change Starts with Small Movements w/ Hope Zvara

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hope Zvara is living proof that change starts with small movements. From yoga teacher to trucking fitness expert, Hope has helped change thousands of ...

Discovering Your Strengths at Work

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Insight: As you explore your strengths, remember by embracing what you do best, you aren’t just advancing your career—you’re stepping in...

How to Build a Great Company w/Garry Ridge

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Garry Ridge spent 25 years as CEO building one of the world’s most beloved and recognized branded companies – WD-40 Company – starting with crea...

Nothing Fails Like Success

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Insight: Success, while highly celebrated, can lead to complacency, stagnation, and, ultimately, failure if we’re not careful. Don’t fall ...

Purposeful Company Stewardship w/Christopher Marquis

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Marquis believes that purposeful company stewardship is required more than ever. He is the Sinyi Professor at the University of Cambridge ...

Owning Your Triggers

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have triggers – those things rile us up, make us defensive and cause us to complain about a situation or gossip about others. Triggers are th...

Making an Impact and Changing Lives w/ Bo Parfet

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bo Parfet is all about making an impact and changing lives. Hspearheads strategic growth opportunities across DLP Capital’s family of companies. He ...

Why We Tell Ourselves Negative Stories

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains are wired to make assumptions, and it’s a natural part of how we navigate uncertainty. However, when it comes to the workplace, these ass...

Productivity Reimagined w/ Jacob Stoller

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Stoller is a journalist, speaker, facilitator, and Shingo Prize-winning author of The Lean CEO. His latest book, Productivity Reimagined, will b...

Use the Gap and the Gain to Embrace a Life of Progress

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the pursuit of personal and professional growth, many people fall into the trap of constantly measuring themselves against an idealized version of ...

Your Grass is Greener w/ Jason Silver

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Silver is a multi-time founder of kids and a multi-time founder of companies. He gets his biggest thrill helping modern employees and their team...

You Can Do Hard Things

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The only way to do hard things is to do hard things. In life, we often encounter challenges that test our resolve, push our limits, and require us to ...

Accountability, Delegation, and Change Readiness w/ Stefanie Krievins

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I love the term change readiness and how Stefanie Krievins describes it. Stefanie is the president of The Change Architects, a boutique integration fi...

The Pros and Cons of Being Ambitious

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ambition is often celebrated as a critical driver of success, but being ambitious has pros and cons. It pushes individuals to strive for higher goals,...

Move Through Burnout w/ Teresa Vozza

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa Vozza began her executive career in Human Resources and has over 20 years of experience in leadership, coaching, and peak performance. Initiall...

Trust is the Superpower Every Leader Needs

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trust is crucial in leadership. In fact, it’s the superpower every leader needs. It’s what holds teams together, builds strong relationships, and ...

Dare to be Naïve w/ Joshua Berry

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Berry is the author of Dare to Be Naïve: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World. He is also the Co-founder and Managing Director of Econi...

The Power of Asking for Input

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a leader, you are responsible for making decisions that build your team, develop your people, and shape your organization's future. While the final...

Leadership, Innovation, and Vision w/ John Saunders

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Saunders spent over 20 years as a Wall Street SVP, sales team leader, and award-winning sales executive. He is an executive coach, author, and po...

The Power of Compounding on Growth and Success

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In finance, the power of compounding is considered to be the miracle of wealth accumulation. Albert Einstein reputedly called it the “eighth wonder ...

Work on Your Game w/ Dre Baldwin

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and ...

Always Saying “Sorry” Undermines Your Leadership

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As leaders, our words shape perceptions, influence actions, and reflect our confidence. However, one habit that undermines our authority is the unnece...

Bring Out the Best in Your Team w/ Michael Kaiser

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Kaiser is a humble leader who knows how to bring out the best in his team. Michael grew up working on his family farm in South Alabama. After ...

Effective Leaders Find and Fix Problems

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To be a successful leader, you must quickly find and fix problems. This helps your operations run smoothly and builds a culture of trust, innovation, ...

Moving Beyond Resilience w/ Dr. Douglas Scherer

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Douglas Scherer is dedicated to helping leaders move beyond resilience and liberating individuals and organizations into thriving life and work. A...

Leading with Less Ego for Team Success

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leading with less ego creates more success…not only for yourself but for team as well. When you have less ego, you and your team can achieve more. H...

Overcome the Overwhelm w/ Sam Kabert

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Kabert knows how to overcome the overwhelm. Sam spent the early part of his career chasing success and, in the process, was named to Silicon Valle...

How to Accelerate Your Career

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am often asked, “How do you accelerate your career?” According to a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, 72% of empl...

Live Your Company Values w/ Mike Doniger

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Doniger is clear: As a leader, you should always live your company values. As co-founder and Chief Operating Officer for Chaberton Energy, Mike l...