The Transformative Leader Podcast: Culture Transformation | Corporate Coaching

“Becoming a Leader Worth Following” with im Spiker | Ep. 102

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amir talks with author, speaker, and leadership expert, Tim Spiker, about insights related to the single most important element of le...

“Transforming Adversity into Opportunity” with Michael Arterberry | Ep. 101

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amir talks with author and speaker, Michael Arterberry, about how to shift our perspective so that we can thrive not only in spite of...

“Embracing the Power of Intentional Wellness” with Kathy Robinson | Ep. 100

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our 100th episode, Amir talks with wellness coach, author and teacher, Kathy Robinson, about the principles of holistic wellness, and how we can al...

“Self-Leadership from Disaster to Success” with Matt Sweetwood | Ep. 099

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with speaker, author, and coach, Matt Sweetwood, about lessons we can learn about success and satisfaction from leading ourselves from disa...

“Driving Innovation Through Better Questions” with Stephen Shapiro| Ep. 098

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with speaker, author, and advisor, Stephen Shapiro, about different ways we can proactively approach innovation by asking better questions ...

“Creating a Peak Performance Culture” with Chris McGoff | Ep. 097

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with author and business advisor, Chris McGoff, about the fundamental importance of culture when it comes to personal and professional succ...

“Growing Our Capacity for Success and Fulfillment” with Lisa Fabrega | Ep. 096

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with writer and leadership coach, Lisa Fabrega, about why and how we self-sabotage and create obstacles to our success and fulfillment, and...

“Cultivating a Last Bad Day Mindset” with Michael O'Brien | Ep. 095

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with author, speaker, and executive coach, Michael O’Brien, about mindset shifts we can all make to take charge of our own stories, creat...

“Dealing with Difficult Managers” with Genella Macintyre | Ep. 094

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with author, trainer, and consultant, Genella Macintyre, about the skills that can transform mediocre managers into great leaders, and the ...

“The Neuroscience of Leadership and Influence” with Jeff Bloomfield | Ep. 093

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with author and speaker, Jeff Bloomfield, about what leaders can learn from the neuroscience of trust, influence, communication, and transf...

“Leading and Coaching from Inspired Purpose” with Tony Martignetti | Ep. 092

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with executive and leadership coach, Tony Martignetti, about supporting leaders in unlocking their inherent potential to transform through ...

“Shifting Paradigms for Breakthrough Performance” with Keith Merron | Ep. 091

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with organizational effectiveness and human development expert, Dr. Keith Merron, about the role that personal paradigms play in leadership...

“Inspiring Passionate Engagement at Work” with Jacqueline Throop-Robinson | Ep. 090

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with workforce engagement expert, Jacqueline Throop-Robinson, about how leaders can ignite passion in themselves and their people, and insp...

“The Transformative Power of Coaching” with Marcia Reynolds | Ep. 089

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with best-selling author and world-renowned coaching expert, Dr. Marcia Reynolds, about how leaders can harness the power of conversation t...

“Finding True Fulfillment Beyond Success” with Sallie Holder | Ep. 088

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with speaker and business coach, Sallie Holder, about hitting “rock middle“—living an unfulfilling life of undoubted success—and ho...

“Building and Leveraging Strategic Relationships” with David Nour | Ep. 087

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with speaker, leadership advisor, and executive coach, David Nour, about cultivating intentional, strategic business relationships that cre...

“Creating Great Workplace Cultures” with Darren Virassammy | Ep. 086

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with global employee engagement expert, Darren Virassammy, about how leaders can create cultures that make any workplace a great place to w...

“Success Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur” with Ilya Bodner | Ep. 085

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

(Note: Episodes will be posting every Monday and Thursday from now on)Amir talks with startup enthusiast and CEO, Ilya Bodner, about the lessons learn...

“Mastering Self-Leadership as Key to Transformation” with Peter Montoya | Ep. 084

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

(Note: Episodes will be posting every Monday and Thursday from now on)Amir talks with speaker, author, and leadership development strategist, Peter Mo...

“Building Resilience in Times of Uncertainty” with Helli Hendesi | Ep. 083

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

(Note: Episodes will be posting every Monday and Thursday from now on)Amir talks with podcast host, personal development coach, and friend of the show...

“Creating High Performance Teamwork with Scrum” with Fabian Schwartz | Ep. 082

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

(Note: Episodes will be posting every Monday and Thursday from now on)Amir talks with author, Scrum trainer, and CEO of Scrum Colombia, Fabian Schwart...

“Leadership Lessons from Braving the Wilderness” with Mark Brown | Ep. 081

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with leadership consultant and former Outward Bound instructor, Mark Brown, about how braving the wilderness can help us to become better l...

“Empathizing and Connecting with Others in Challenging Times” | Ep. 080

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Amir discusses a priority that you ought to be acting on, no matter what industry you are in or what specific business challenge...

“Cultivating Intergenerational Understanding and Collaboration at Work” with Alex Street | Ep. 079

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with speaker, coach, and Gen Z specialist, Alex Street about how to create a thriving culture of growth and collaboration through fostering...

“Exploring the Critical Choices of Transformative Leadership” with David Veech | Ep. 078

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir talks with leadership development expert, author, and speaker, David Veech about his transformative insights into the essence of effective servan...

“Embracing Creativity in the Workplace” with Susan Meier | Ep. 077

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with brand strategist and visual artist, Susan Meier, about the importance of integrating creativity at work, even and especia...

“Shifting the Conversation on Leadership” with Krister Ungerböck | Ep. 076

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with communication expert and executive coach, Krister Ungerböck, about upgrading our language and listening skills to inspir...

“Finding Success through Selfless Service” with Jonathan Keyser | Ep. 075

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with author and thought leader, Jonathan Keyser, about why ruthlessness in business is overrated and how selfless service is a...

“Emotional Intelligence as Key to Growing through Adversity” with Ilana Zivkovich | Ep. 074

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with executive coach and emotional intelligence expert, Ilana Zivkovich, about key emotional intelligence skills that individu...

“Connecting People Strategy with Business Strategy” with Amber Hurdle| Ep. 073

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with talent optimization consultant, Amber Hurdle, about unlocking the potential for people and businesses to thrive by streng...

“Facilitating Small Business Leadership and Growth” with Tony Collins | Ep. 072

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with business advisor and facilitator, Tony Collins, about the tool sets, skill sets, and mindset necessary to create growth a...

“Exploring Subconscious Obstacles to Success and Fulfillment” with Malorie Nicole | Ep. 071

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with entrepreneurial and executive coach, and mindset expert, Malorie Nicole, about the subconscious origins of our mindset an...

“Learning from Leadership on the Front Lines” with Roderic Yapp | Ep. 070

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with speaker, coach, and former Royal Marines Officer, Roderic Yapp, about how we can apply leadership lessons from the milita...

“Controlling Our Calendars as Key to Self-Leadership” with Paul Casey | Ep. 069

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with speaker, coach, and author, Paul Casey, about time management, protecting productivity, and controlling our calendars to...

“Using Video to Rehumanize Business Communication” with Ethan Beute | Ep. 068

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with Chief Evangelist of BombBomb, Ethan Beute, about using video messaging to support face-to-face communication increase co...

“Going Beyond Communication to Create Trust and Collaboration” with Michael Reddington | Ep. 067

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with certified forensic interviewer and communication specialist, Michael Reddington, about how to communicate, question, and...

“Simplifying Meditation for Breakthrough Performance and Fulfillment” with Ariel Garten | Ep. 066

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with neuroscientist and psychotherapist, Ariel Garten, about using meditation and mindfulness to unlock our potential to thri...

“Managing Attention to Maximize Productivity and Fulfillment” with Maura Thomas | Ep. 065

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with speaker, author, and productivity expert, Maura Thomas, about using “attention management” skills to achieve success...

“Embracing Women's Unique Potential as Transformative Leaders” with Mary Key | Ep. 064

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with author, executive coach, and consultant, Dr. Mary Key, about the unique challenges, opportunities, and strengths encount...

“Creating Thriving Workplaces with a Culture of Family” with David Schramm | Ep. 063

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with family science professor, David Schramm, about the role that the personal and family lives of employees play in the cult...

“Succeeding and Thriving as an Entrepreneur” with Stacy Tuschl | Ep. 062

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with business mentor, coach, and powerhouse entrepreneur, Stacy Tuschl, about the practices and principles entrepreneurs can ...

“Going from Conflict to Collaboration in the Workplace” with Liz Kislik | Ep. 061

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with executive coach and management consultant, Liz Kislik, about the importance of empathy, collaboration, and curiosity in ...

“Overcoming Mental Blocks For Confidence and Success” with Michele Molitor | Ep. 060

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with executive coach and therapist, Michele Molitor, about the crucial importance of shifting mental blocks when it comes to ...

“Best Practices for Leading and Elevating Others” with John Eades | Ep. 059

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with leadership expert, speaker, and author, John Eades, about the principles underlying best practices for creating effectiv...

“Leading and Thriving Through Emotional Intelligence” with John Faisandier | Ep. 058

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with corporate trainer and emotional intelligence expert, John Faisandier, about the role that emotions play at work and at h...

“Navigating our BS to Achieve Success and Fulfillment” with Likky Lavji | Ep. 057

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with business coach, speaker, and “BS Navigator“, Likky Lavji, about why the key to maximizing our performance and satisf...

“A Powerful Approach to Transform Dreams into Reality” with Teneshia Jackson Warner | Ep. 056

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Purpose as Bridge Between Work and Fulfillment” with Dr. Grace Lee | Ep. 055

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“The Study and Practice of Holistic Leadership” with Nancy Gordon | Ep. 054

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with leadership scholar and Salve Regina University professor, Dr. Nancy Gordon, about the study and practice of holistic, in...

“The Power of Cross-Cultural Collaboration” with Vicki Hudson | Ep. 053

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with intercultural collaboration expert, Vicki Hudson, about the importance of unlocking the massive potential of cross-cultu...

“Healthy Eating for Busy Professionals” with Nagina Abdullah | Ep. 052

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with health coach and founder of MasalaBody.com, Nagina Abdullah, about the importance of eating healthy for busy professiona...

“What Leaders Can Learn From Fighter Pilots” with Christian Boucousis | Ep. 051

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with fighter pilot, speaker, and coach, Christian Boucousis, about how to create agile times, highly effective leaders, and ac...

“A Brain Surgeon’s Prescription for Performance and Success” with Mark McLaughlin | Ep. 050

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with author, speaker, and practicing neurosurgeon, Mark McLaughlin, about the lessons he has learned about leadership, perform...

“People-First Leadership” with Brian Dixon | Ep. 049

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with author, speaker, and business coach, Brian Dixon about how a life of profitable purpose must start by putting people firs...

“Leadership Starts Right Where You Are” with Sue Salvemini | Ep. 048

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with author, speaker, and executive leadership expert, Sue Salvemini about how everyone can get in touch with their inherent ...

“The Spiritual Practice of Conscious Leadership” with Jeffrey Deckman | Ep. 047

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with entrepreneur, leadership consultant, and coach, Jeffrey Deckman about the spiritual underpinnings of what it means to be...

“Owning Your Own Greatness” with Josh Cary | Ep. 046

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with media consultant and podcast host, Josh Cary, about what keeps us from showing up as our true selves, in work, and in lif...

“The Keys to Success Within All of Us” with David Neagle | Ep. 045

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with powerhouse business coach and author, David Neagle, about the hidden keys to success that lie within all of us, and how t...

“The Transformative Mindset of Fulfillment Beyond Success” with Maki Moussavi | Ep. 044

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with transformative coach, author, and speaker, Maki Moussavi, about what holds us back from achieving fulfillment along with ...

“How Socially Aware Leaders Create High Performance Cultures” with Jason Treu | Ep. 043

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with executive coach and best-selling author, Jason Treu, about how and why leaders must have self-awareness and social aware...

“The Challenges of Transforming Nonprofit Cultures” with Sarah Olivieri | Ep. 042

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with nonprofit strategist and leader, Sarah Olivieri, about the challenges and strategies involved in transforming the cultur...

“Self-Awareness and Leadership Training” with Beth Wonson | Ep. 041

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with leadership expert, consultant, and speaker, Beth Wonson, about why and how traditional leadership training falls short a...

“Being Truly Human in the Workplace” with Moe Carrick | Ep. 040

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with consultant, author, and coach, Moe Carrick, about the importance of being truly human in the workplace. Moe discusses her...

“Living and Thriving Beyond Fear” with Ruth Soukup | Ep. 039

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks with author and powerhouse entrepreneur, Ruth Soukup, about the role fear plays in our lives and how we can dare to thrive in ...

“The Crucial Role of Intrapersonal Leadership” with Monique Russell | Ep. 038

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with executive communication coach, founder of Clear Communication LLC, and multidimensional leader, Monique Russell. Topics ...

“Leadership and Culture Keys for Startup Success” with Marc Sellouk | Ep. 037

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir talks to Transbeam founder and Flewber CEO, Marc Sellouk, about the leadership and culture lessons that he has learned, and continue...

“The Transformative Entrepreneur” with Jacob Baadsgaard | Ep. 036

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with extraordinary entrepreneur and fellow transformative leader, Jacob Baadsgaard. Jacob shares how he used servant leadersh...

“The Psychology of Transformative Leadership” with Craig Dowden | Ep. 035

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir interviews business and organizational psychology expert, Craig Dowden, Ph.D. During the discussion, Craig shares keen insights into...

“Leading Through Customer Service” with Dan Sachs | Ep. 034

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir interviews customer service and workplace culture guru, Dan Sachs. Listen in on this interesting conversation to hear Dan detail the...

“Leadership Without Excuses” with Farshad Asl | Ep. 033

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir interviews freelance leadership enthusiast, speaker, and coach, Farshad Asl. Listen in on this fascinating and entertaining conversa...

“Developing Leaders in the New Millennium” with Scott Eblin | Ep. 032

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., join Amir as he speaks to fellow independent leadership development professional, Scott Eblin of the Eblin Group. Tune in to this educati...

“Leveraging ‘Soft Skills’ in Leadership Development” with Rebecca Zucker | Ep. 031

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with Rebecca Zucker, co-founder and partner at Next Step Partners, which specializes in high impact consulting, training, and...

“The Music Paradigm of Leadership” with Roger Nierenberg | Ep. 030

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir interviews Roger Nierenberg, orchestral conductor and creator of The Music Paradigm. In this fascinating conversation, Roger explain...

Back to Basics on Achieving Breakthroughs in Success and Fulfillment | Ep. 029

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir revisits the topic of an early blog post and details the 7 stubborn habits that block us from achieving breakthrough success and ful...

How to Transform Workplace Culture Even if You are Not the Boss | Ep. 028

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this short ep., Amir offers perspective and advice for transforming your workplace culture even if you aren't the boss. Because most of us aren't t...

A Crash Course in Effective Public Speaking | Ep. 027

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this longer ep., Amir provides practical tips and suggestions for increasing your influence and effectiveness as a public speaker. Recapping a rece...

A Powerful Practice for Eliminating Fear of Failure | Ep. 026

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this short ep., Amir goes over the foundational reason why we fear failure, and provides a few tips and tricks for overcoming this fear which holds...

An Introspective Approach to Creating Transformation | Ep. 025

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir provides an overview and explanation of the Transformative Leader Workshop, from its unique methodology to examples of distinctions ...

5 Steps to Making Your Culture Transformation Stick | Ep. 024

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir makes a concise and compelling case for the need to transform culture by going over the fundamental steps as presented in his newly ...

Straight Talk About Achieving Your Goals | Ep. 023

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this short ep., Amir provides some real talk about why we don't achieve the goals we set for ourselves, and offers a few simple but powerful method...

Leading with Humor with Andrew Tarvin | Ep. 022

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir interviews "humor engineer" Andrew Tarvin, about the many proven virtues of using humor in the workplace to enhance one's communicat...

“Selling” Your Organization on Culture Transformation | Ep. 021

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir goes over how to get people "bought in" when it comes to "selling" them on culture transformation, using the analogy of the ideal cu...

Want Your Expectations Met? Give Them Up! | Ep. 020

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir discusses how unmet expectations invariably sabotage our relationships and goals, and offers a way to rethink our commitments to oth...

10 Practical Steps for Creating High Performance Organizations | Ep. 019

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir outlines 10 of the most powerful steps that you can take right now to transform your workplace into a High Performance Organization.

“Beyond Survival: The Resilient and Authentic Leader” with Ria Story | Ep. 018

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir interviews leadership expert, Ria Story, about her personal journey from an abusive background to success and fulfillment as an insp...

“The Life-Saving Power of a Positive Mindset” with Steve H. Lawton | Ep. 017

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir interviews Steve H. Lawton to learn about his remarkable recovery after a devastating accident, discover why cultivating a positive ...

How to Have the Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding | Ep. 016

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir discusses the tremendous power of enganging in the conversations we have been avoiding in our personal or professional lives, and fu...

The Unifying Focus of Transformative Leadership | Ep. 015

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir goes over one of the key fundamental characteristics that a leader must have to be truly effective, i.e. the ability and inclination...

An Interview with Jennifer Lannom | Ep. 014

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir speaks with Jennifer Lannom, a former colleague and fellow culture transformation expert. Jennifer shares her perspective on the tan...

The 4 Phases of Transformative Coaching | Ep. 013

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir goes over the framework that he personally uses in his personal and professional coaching, breaking it down into 4 main phases or st...

Culture Transformation as Context | Ep. 012

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep., Amir explains how prioritizing culture transformation as a key component of traditional organizational improvement efforts is absolutely ...

The Surprisingly Simple Key to Building Trust | Ep. 011

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amir discusses the simple way to cultivate and restore the trust necessary for enjoying successful relationships, be they personal or...

The Paradox of Transformative Leadership | Ep. 010

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Extraordinary Coaches Have Their A.C.T. Together | Ep. 009

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lead by Principles, Not Rules | Ep. 008

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gathering Support and Influencing Others | Ep. 007

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bridging the Gap Between Passion and Career | Ep. 006

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Three Key Elements of Culture Transformation | Ep. 005

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amir briefly discusses three key elements that must be present for any successful culture transformation to take place.

Are Your Goals Sabotaging Your Transformation? | Ep. 004

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amir discusses the ways in which focusing on our goals may actually be hindering our ability to cause transformation in our workplace...

An Interview with Leadership Expert, Mack Story | Ep. 003

29 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amir speaks with Mack Story, leadership expert and renowned motivational speaker, about his leadersip philosophy, his transformative ...