Leadership Launchpad Project

Leadership Launchpad Project

By Susan Hobson, Shelley West, and Liane Wansbrough

Join High-Performance Leadership Coaches Susan Hobson, Shelley West, and Liane Wansbrough as they explore groundbreaking Leadership 2.0 mindset strategies with top experts and innovative leaders from around the world. This podcast is designed to help purpose-driven legacy leaders unlock and unleash their highest potential so they can play their biggest impact game and help to reshape the collective consciousness in leadership.
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Leadership Launchpad ProjectSep 26, 2024
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Leadership Lessons That Took Me from Athlete to Google Exec

Leadership Lessons That Took Me from Athlete to Google Exec

Welcome to The Leadership Launchpad Project — hosted by Susan Hobson, where we’re changing the way the leadership game is played.


In this inspiring episode, Chace Estes, Head of Small Business Solutions at Google Canada, reveals the leadership lessons that shaped his journey from competitive athlete to high-impact executive at one of the world’s most influential tech companies.


From the locker room to the boardroom — this is a masterclass in how mindset, emotional intelligence, and role models can shape elite leadership.


In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • The sports-to-corporate leadership path

  • How role models influenced Chace's leadership DNA

  • The power of modeling, feedback, and EQ in today’s workplace

  • How to lead with empathy in times of uncertainty

  • What it really means to lead like a kite, not a leash

  • The habits that fuel daily high-performance


Whether you’re an athlete transitioning into business, a corporate leader navigating change, or a rising manager ready to level up — these leadership lessons will inspire you to lead with purpose, resilience, and impact.


Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


🧭 About the Guest – Chace EstesChace is the Head of Small Business Solutions for Google Canada, helping Canadian SMBs grow using Google’s AI-powered advertising tools. He’s held leadership roles at Google since 2010, after starting his career in finance. Chace earned his MBA from Pepperdine University and brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, sports discipline, and leadership insight.

Contact Chace:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaceestes/


Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: 

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage

May 20, 202536:41
S02E15: Are You a Human-Centric Leader… or Just a Boss?

S02E15: Are You a Human-Centric Leader… or Just a Boss?

In this powerful episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project, we sat down with Eric Harbottle, founder of Addison Marketing Solutions, to explore what it truly means to lead from the heart. With over 25 years in marketing and 15 years as a purpose-driven entrepreneur, Eric shares real-world stories of building trust, prioritizing human connection, and redefining success beyond metrics.


💡 Whether you're managing a startup team, navigating leadership in a corporate setting, or evolving your leadership identity, this episode challenges you to reflect:👉 Are you leading with empathy and purpose—or just giving orders?

🎙️ HostsLiane Wansbrough and Shelly West dive into:

-  The mindset shift from being a boss to becoming a human-centric leader

-  Building team loyalty through emotional intelligence and clarity

- Why connection is the most valuable business tool today

- Lessons from fatherhood that influence leadership style

- How Eric's agency supports both clients and employees in reaching personal goals


🌱 If you're ready to stop managing and start truly leading, this conversation is for you.


Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


About Eric Harbottle

With over 25 years of experience in marketing, Eric Harbottle has discovered that the true value of his work lies in connection—understanding what drives people and businesses. At Addison Marketing Solutions, Eric leads a team that goes beyond strategy, acting as trusted collaborators focused on building lasting relationships and driving meaningful impact. As a husband and father of three daughters, he balances a full home life with a deep passion for helping others succeed.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/addisonmarketingsolutions

https://www.instagram.com/addisonmarketingsolutions/

https://www.facebook.com/addisonmarketingsolutions


Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/   

https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==


For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418


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May 13, 202539:18
S02E14: Leadership Lessons from an Olympic Athlete Turned CEO

S02E14: Leadership Lessons from an Olympic Athlete Turned CEO

🏅 Leadership Lessons from an Olympic Athlete Turned CEO | Mike Scarola's Powerful Leadership Journey


In this episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project, we explore one of the most inspiring leadership journeys you’ll ever hear.


From competing at the Olympic Games to navigating the intense world of investment banking, and now leading as the CEO of Butterfield & Robinson, Mike Scarola reveals the leadership lessons that shaped his evolution through grit, mindset, and resilience.


🔥 Whether you’re a high-performance leader, team builder, entrepreneur, or just someone passionate about growth, this conversation will leave you fired up.


🎯 What You’ll Learn:

  • How Olympic discipline builds elite leadership skills

  • The transition from athlete to business executive

  • How to lead during uncertainty and inspire teams

  • Why resilience, culture, and mindset are the real game-changers

  • How to apply leadership lessons from sport to business


Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


About Mike

Mike Scarola is a former Olympic athlete turned business leader, currently serving as the CEO of Butterfield & Robinson, a global leader in luxury active travel. With a background in elite canoe-kayak competition, Mike brings the discipline, resilience, and high-performance mindset of sport into the boardroom. After a successful career in investment banking and private equity, he now leads with a people-first approach, blending strategic thinking with deep cultural stewardship. Mike is passionate about building purpose-driven teams and redefining what modern leadership looks like in a fast-changing world.


Contact Mike

🌍 Learn more about Butterfield & Robinson: https://www.butterfield.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-scarola-8370355/


Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: 

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage

 

Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/   

https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==

May 06, 202541:29
S02E13: How Your Clothing Choices Influence Leadership Presence and Trust

S02E13: How Your Clothing Choices Influence Leadership Presence and Trust

Unlock the Power of Style: How Your Clothing Choices Influence Leadership Presence and Trust | Janice Meredith


Discover how your clothing choices influence leadership presence and trust in this transformative episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project! Join hosts Susan Hobson, Liane Wansbrough and Shelley West as they sit down with renowned fashion expert Janice Meredith to explore the hidden connection between personal style, confidence, and executive impact.


👉 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why your wardrobe is a tool for leadership – From boardrooms to Zoom calls, how attire shapes perception.

  • Post-COVID style shifts – Balancing comfort, authenticity, and professionalism in today’s hybrid work culture.

  • The science of confidence – How clothing affects mindset, posture, and decision-making.

  • Practical tips for every leader – Build a minimalist wardrobe, master color psychology, and avoid “decision fatigue.”

  • Body acceptance & age-defying style – Dress powerfully at any life stage without sacrificing authenticity.


🎯 Key Insights from Janice Meredith:

  • “Fashion isn’t about trends – it’s about crafting confidence.”

  • “Your clothes should reflect who you are, not who you think you should be.”

  • Why “polished vs. prissy” matters – and how to nail the balance.


🔥 Perfect for: Leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to elevate their influence through intentional style.


Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


📌 Connect with Janice Meredith:



Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: 

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage

 

Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/   https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw== 


For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418


Apr 29, 202545:50
S02E12: Leadership Lessons from Pro Hockey That Apply to Business

S02E12: Leadership Lessons from Pro Hockey That Apply to Business

Welcome back to The Leadership Launchpad Project! In this episode, we dive deep into high-performance leadership lessons from professional hockey that you can apply directly to your business and career.


Our special guest, Lauren Williams, Assistant Coach for the PWHL's New York Sirens, shares her first-year insights on coaching elite athletes, managing high-pressure environments, and overcoming imposter syndrome—all while bridging the gap between sports and corporate leadership.


Key Takeaways You’ll Learn:

✅ How to navigate high-stakes pressure (whether on the ice or in the boardroom)

✅ Why defensiveness shows up in top performers—and how to lead through it

✅ The parallels between pro sports and corporate leadership (hint: mindset is everything!)

✅ How to turn self-doubt into self-leadership (even when you feel like an imposter)

✅ The #1 mistake high achievers make—and how to avoid it


Whether you're a CEO, manager, entrepreneur, or rising leader, these hockey-inspired leadership strategies will help you elevate your game and lead with confidence.


Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: 

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage

 

 

Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/   https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw== 


Find Lauren Williams: Assistant Coach at PWHL New York, Athletic Mindset Coach, and High-Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-williams-m-ed-0a1424151/

https://www.instagram.com/laurenwilliamshpc?igsh=MWt0dnZhdjlzYzQ4MA== 

Apr 23, 202533:32
S02E11: Coaching Skills for Leaders: Why Top Leaders Act as Coaches

S02E11: Coaching Skills for Leaders: Why Top Leaders Act as Coaches

🎯 Coaching Skills for Leaders: The Ultimate Leadership Advantage | Why Top Leaders Act as Coaches


Are you a leader looking to drive team performance, boost employee retention, and create a thriving company culture? This episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project reveals why coaching skills for leaders are no longer optional—they're the #1 leadership skill for modern managers.


Join leadership coach  Liane Wansbrough and Shelly West (20+ years Leadership experience in the corporate sector) as they explore why the most successful organizations embrace the leaders as coaches model—and how YOU can too.


🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

Why Coaching Is the Future of LeadershipLearn how coaching helps leaders move from controlling to empowering—perfect for managing Gen Z and millennial teams who value authenticity over authority.

Avoid the Pitfalls of Poor PromotionDiscover how promoting high performers into leadership—without coaching capabilities—leads to disengagement, burnout, and costly employee turnover.

Real ROI of Coaching CulturesCompanies that invest in coaching-driven leadership see 51% higher revenue growth and up to 4x greater employee retention.

Coaching Tools for Modern LeadersGet actionable frameworks for active listening, asking powerful questions, handling team conflict, and fostering psychological safety in remote and hybrid teams.

Transition from Manager to MentorMaster the soft skills that elevate performance: emotional intelligence, trust-building, self-leadership, and more.


Why It Matters:

Modern leadership isn’t about giving orders—it’s about coaching people to success. Whether you're a new manager, HR leader, or executive, mastering coaching skills for leaders will help you:

🔹 Retain top talent

🔹 Build high-performance teams

🔹 Drive innovation and collaboration

🔹 Create a leadership brand that inspires


Who Should Watch This:

  • Team leaders and people managers

  • HR and L&D professionals

  • Executives looking to future-proof their leadership

  • Coaches and aspiring coaches

  • Anyone serious about building a coaching leadership style


If you’re serious about becoming a high-impact leader who leads with coaching, don’t stop at this episode.

👉 Enroll now in Legacy Leadership 2.0 — our signature leadership development experience for modern leaders.

https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/legacy-leadership-2-0


Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/

 https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==

 

For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418

Apr 15, 202535:31
S02 EP10: Why Your Business Won't Grow Until You Fix Your Leadership Mindset

S02 EP10: Why Your Business Won't Grow Until You Fix Your Leadership Mindset

Struggling to scale your business? The problem isn’t your strategy—it’s your leadership mindset. In this must-watch episode of the Leadership Launchpad Project, Susan Hobson and Liane Wansbrough delve deep with Aaron Wolfe (founder of SagePoint Capital Partners) to uncover the hidden mindset traps holding entrepreneurs back—and how to break free.

 

Key Takeaways to Fix Your Leadership Mindset

-  "I’m the only one who can do this" → Why this fixed mindset is killing growth.

-   Tunnel vision under stress → How to think strategically (not reactively).

-   Fear of delegating → The #1 reason businesses plateau (and how to trust your team).

-  Emotional blind spots → Why self-awareness separates good leaders from great ones.

-  Chasing short-term wins → How to lead for long-term impact (Aaron’s #1 framework).

 

Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free strategy session now

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/

 

🎙️ About Aaron Wolfe

Investor, Bay Street veteran, and leadership strategist. Through SagePoint Capital Partners, he helps entrepreneurs unlock hidden revenue by fixing mindset gaps in leadership.

 

📌 Want Aaron’s Help?

https://sagepointcapital.ca/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfeaaron/

 

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: 

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage

 

Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/   https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw== 

 

Apr 08, 202531:52
S02 EP09: How Experiential Learning Transforms Leadership Decision-Making

S02 EP09: How Experiential Learning Transforms Leadership Decision-Making

Discover why experiential leadership development is the future of effective leadership. In this episode, industry legend Nigel Scott (creator of The People Puzzle) reveals how hands-on, immersive training rewires instinctual decision-making—helping leaders pause, reflect, and lead with intent in high-pressure environments.


Key Takeaways You’ll Learn:

✅ Why traditional leadership training fails (and what works instead)

✅ How The People Puzzle exposes universal leadership blind spots

✅ The neuroscience behind knee-jerk reactions (and how to overcome them)

✅ Why generational differences disappear in experiential learning

✅ How to future-proof your leadership amid AI disruption


Featured in This Episode:

Nigel Scott is a behavioral strategist and creator of The People Puzzle, an experiential leadership tool that reveals hidden team dynamics. With 30+ years guiding organizations like Vodafone and Rogers, he blends behavioral science with hands-on experiments to transform how teams collaborate. His approach exposes instinctual blind spots, fosters empathy, and rewires decision-making—proving leadership isn’t about having answers, but asking the right questions. 


Who This Is For:

- Executives tired of theoretical leadership programs

- L&D professionals seeking provocative, results-driven training

- Managers navigating multi-generational teams

- Innovators preparing for AI-driven workplace shifts


💬 Join the Conversation:Have you tried experiential leadership training? Share your insights below!


If you’re ready to transform your leadership and unlock your full potential as a tech leader, Book a Free consultation with us

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


🔗 Connect with Nigel Scott:Website - https://www.peoplepuzzleexperience.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-scott-2246633/


Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

 https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ 

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage

 

For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418

✨ #ExperientialLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

Apr 01, 202540:39
S2 E08: Ex-Twitter Exec Reveals Leadership Secrets for Today’s Tech Leaders

S2 E08: Ex-Twitter Exec Reveals Leadership Secrets for Today’s Tech Leaders

Looking for real-world leadership secrets for tech leaders? In this powerful episode of the Leadership Launchpad Project, we sit down with former Twitter executive Sydney Robertson (Former Head of Sales at X Canada), who shares hard-earned insights from her 10+ years inside Twitter—before and after Elon Musk’s acquisition.


Whether you're a current tech leader, aspiring founder, or executive navigating change, this conversation is packed with actionable leadership strategies, personal growth tools, and behind-the-scenes Twitter stories that will help you lead through uncertainty, scale your impact, and stay aligned with your values.


💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • Leadership lessons from the Twitter acquisition era

  • How to lead during massive organizational change

  • Why self-leadership is non-negotiable in tech

  • The power of executive coaching and emotional intelligence in tech industry

  • Female leadership, imposter syndrome, and breaking into tech boardrooms


🔥 Plus: Sydney reveals how she crafted a national strategy for Twitter Canada in just 24 hours after Elon Musk’s takeover—and what every tech leader can learn from that experience.


If you’re ready to transform your leadership and unlock your full potential as a tech leader, Book a Free consultation with us

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


Connect with Sydney Robertson (Founder and CEO of In Your Ellement, Former Head of Sales at X Canada)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-robertson-8207968/

https://www.instagram.com/syd_h_robertson/


Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

 https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ 

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage

 

 

Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/

 https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==

 

For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418


#TechLeadership #TwitterExec  #SelfLeadership  #TechLeaders

Mar 25, 202544:36
S2 EP 07: The Hidden Shift That Turns High Achievers Into High Performers

S2 EP 07: The Hidden Shift That Turns High Achievers Into High Performers

What separates a high achiever from a true high performer? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, we break down the hidden shift that unlocks peak performance, allowing driven professionals to step into their full potential.

 

Are you working harder but not seeing results? Feeling stuck despite your ambition? The missing piece isn't more effort—it’s a mindset shift that top leaders, elite athletes, and world-class professionals swear by.

 

In this episode, we cover:

- The one crucial shift that turns a high achiever into a high performer

- Why working harder is NOT the answer (and what to do instead)

- The role of coaching in unlocking peak leadership & performance

- The most common blind spots that keep ambitious people stuck

- How to rewrite limiting beliefs and break through to your next level

 

If you’re ready to stop grinding without results and start performing with clarity and impact, this episode is for you.

 

Who is this for?

- Professionals feeling stuck despite their hard work

- Leaders looking to maximize their influence & effectiveness

- Entrepreneurs and executives who want to level up their performance

- Anyone ready to move from overwhelmed achiever to unstoppable performer

 

Ready to take the leap? Get a FREE coaching session!

We’re giving away TWO FREE coaching sessions to listeners who are ready to take action! 🎉


📩 Email us with the word “CO-CREATE” to claim your spot:

susan@elitehighperformance.com

liane@elitehighperformance.com

shelley@elitehighperformance.com

 

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

 https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ 

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage

 

Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/

 https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==

 

For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418

 

#HighPerformance #HighAchiever #MindsetShift #HighAchieverMindset


Mar 18, 202545:46
S2 EP 06: Why Women Leaders Face More Challenges And How to Overcome Them

S2 EP 06: Why Women Leaders Face More Challenges And How to Overcome Them

💡 Women in leadership face unique challenges—double standards, imposter syndrome, and the struggle for work-life integration. But what does it really take to break through and lead with confidence? In this episode, Samantha Devillez shares her insights on navigating these obstacles, overcoming leadership roadblocks, and embracing your authentic leadership style.


🔥 Listen as we dive into:

✔️ The real challenges women leaders face in corporate environments

✔️ Work-life integration vs. work-life balance—how to manage both without burnout

✔️ Why women feel the pressure to "prove themselves" more than men

✔️ How to overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt

✔️ Tactical leadership strategies to gain influence and authority


👩‍💼 Meet Our Speaker: Samantha Devillez

Samantha Devillez is a dynamic and accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in executive leadership, marketing, business development, and operational strategy. She has built and scaled multiple businesses from the ground up, gaining first hand experience in leading high-performing teams, driving growth, and navigating leadership challenges.

As a trusted High-Performance Leadership Coach, Samantha empowers senior leaders to develop confidence, strengthen strategic thinking, and foster resilience in high-pressure environments. Her approach integrates deep business acumen with practical leadership tools to help executives embrace their authentic leadership style and drive meaningful change.


🔗 Want to take your leadership skills to the next level? Book a free consultation today

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


Link for the Women’s Empowerment Launchpad 2.0

https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/women-empowerment-launchpad-2-0


Samantha Devillez Bios

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-devillez-67443b71/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthadevillez?_t=ZM-8uZlaIzlCgI&_r=1

IG: https://www.instagram.com/samanthadevillez?igsh=MWsxMDhtcjB6d2F1YQ==


Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage


Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/

https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==

For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418


📌 #WomenInLeadership #GlassCeiling #FemaleLeadership

Mar 11, 202546:41
S2 EP 05: What It REALLY Takes to Scale a Business (Hard Truths)

S2 EP 05: What It REALLY Takes to Scale a Business (Hard Truths)

Building a business is never easy—but overcoming its toughest moments is what defines true success.


In this episode, Jake Karls, Co-founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, joins Susan Hobson, Liane, and Shelley to explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts that fueled growth, and the game-changing lessons learned along the way.

This Episode Covers:

  • How a small kitchen startup grew into a multimillion-dollar brand
  • Overcoming the toughest challenges in business growth
  • The role of mindset, resilience, and therapy in leadership
  • Key lessons in scaling, managing partnerships, and staying aligned

This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it truly takes to survive and thrive in business. If you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or business leader, you won’t want to miss it!


Ready to unlock the true potential of your leadership? Schedule a free, one-on-one consultation today. https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/

Meet Our Speaker – Jake Karls

Jake Karls is a bold, unapologetically authentic leader who thrives on disrupting the status quo. As the Co-founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, he turned a kitchen-table idea into a North American powerhouse, revolutionizing the chocolate industry along the way.

Recognitions & Achievements:

- Finalist for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year

- Led the Forbes 30 Under 30 (Food & Beverage) category

- Regular contributor to major media outlets across North America

Jake’s Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-karls-653106ba/

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

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https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

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For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

Mar 04, 202538:20
S2 EP 04: Why High Achievers Are More Stressed - And How to Fix It

S2 EP 04: Why High Achievers Are More Stressed - And How to Fix It

As a high achiever, are you constantly battling stress and burnout? You're not alone, and it's time to address why you’re more vulnerable to stress. In this engaging episode, we uncover the reasons why high achievers face higher stress levels and offer science-backed strategies to help you manage it more effectively.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • The surprising connection between high achievement and stress: Understand why your drive for success could be causing burnout, and how to shift the cycle.

  • Common mistakes high achievers make when managing stress: Discover what to avoid in your stress management approach to prevent burnout.

  • Proven stress management techniques: Learn how to regulate your nervous system, manage your energy, and build lasting resilience.

  • The power of biofeedback: Explore how biofeedback can offer deep insights into your stress responses and help you regain control.

  • How to create a sustainable path to success: Achieve your goals without sacrificing your health and well-being.

Featuring our Guest:

Sanja Ralevic – Founder of HeartVista Performance, Resident Mentor at Foresight Clean-tech Accelerator, and Resilience Coach. As a trained biofeedback practitioner, Sanja combines cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices to help high achievers maximize performance while protecting their mental health.

In this episode, Sanja shares:

  • Her personal journey from burnout to resilience: Hear Sanja's story of overcoming burnout and discovering the transformative power of biofeedback.

  • Recognizing the early signs of stress: Learn to tune into your body’s signals before stress takes over.

  • Practical stress management strategies: Discover how to stay calm under pressure and regulate your nervous system in real time.

  • Building a resilient mindset: Learn how to bounce back stronger from challenges and thrive without burning out.

Don’t let stress sabotage your success. Watch this video to learn science-backed stress management techniques that will empower you to thrive while achieving your goals. Take control of your stress today!

If you're a high achiever struggling with stress, book a free consultation to explore how we can help you manage it effectively.

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


Find Sanja Ralevic, Founder of HeartVista Performance

]https://www.heartvistaperformance.com/ 

www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaralevic77


Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

 https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ 

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson


Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/

 https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw== 


For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

Feb 25, 202549:05
S2 EP 03: The Most Powerful Leadership Strategy Nobody Talks About

S2 EP 03: The Most Powerful Leadership Strategy Nobody Talks About

In this insightful episode, Tracey Allen, Head of Real Estate at Nokia, shares a powerful leadership strategy that's often overlooked: leading with love and compassion.

Tracey reveals how cultivating genuine human connection, empathy, and vulnerability can unlock extraordinary results in your team. Discover how:

  • Mastering your emotional state can transform your leadership presence and empower your team.

  • Building trust and creating a safe space is essential for navigating uncertainty and fostering innovation.

  • Investing in your people goes beyond professional development and impacts their overall well-being.

  • Leading with authenticity can build stronger relationships and drive higher performance.

Tracey shares her personal journey of evolving her leadership style, emphasizing self-leadership, self-discovery, and prioritizing human connection. This episode is a must-watch for leaders seeking to unlock their full potential and build high-performing teams.

 

Ready to unlock your leadership potential and elevate your impact? Book a free consultation today. https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/

 

More about Tracey Allen:

Tracey Allen is the Head of Real Estate for Network Infrastructure at Nokia. She is focused on reshaping real estate to drive business success—engaging with suppliers, supporting stakeholders, and defining a real estate strategy that fosters creativity, inspiration, and engagement.

A human-centric business leader, Tracey has extensive experience in building and motivating high-performing teams, developing key talent, and delivering best-in-class results for her stakeholders. With 27 years of business experience, she brings expertise in negotiation, strategic planning, procurement, and supply chain management.

Passionate about unlocking potential and fostering growth, she is deeply committed to supporting women in leadership. She actively participates in career fairs for women in STEM, mentoring, sponsorship, and is an angel investor through SheBoot, a seed funding initiative for women-founded technology companies.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/

 

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: 

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ 

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson 

 

Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/

https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==

 

#LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipTips #HumanCenteredLeadership 

Feb 18, 202537:26
S2 EP 02: From Insecure to Influential: Embracing Visibility as a Woman Leader

S2 EP 02: From Insecure to Influential: Embracing Visibility as a Woman Leader

Are you a woman leader struggling with visibility? You're not alone! In this episode, we explore the challenges women face when stepping into the spotlight, from photo shoots and public speaking to leading boardrooms. We delve into the surprising disconnect between how we see ourselves and how others perceive us, and why so many women leaders feel awkward or insecure on camera.


Embracing Visibility as a Woman Leader is crucial for your success and impact. This powerful conversation features Paige Ray, a commercial photographer and videographer passionate about supporting women in being seen and heard. With a decade of industry experience, Paige's work has been published in The Huffington Post, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Glamour (Paris), Whitespace Magazine, and more. Her photos have been exhibited at PhotoLA and won 1st Place for the U.S. at the 2015 Sony World Photography Awards. Joining Paige are Susan Hobson, Shelley West, and Liane Wansbrough, as they tackle the tough questions:

• Why does the spotlight trigger so many insecurities for women?

• How do generational differences impact our comfort with visibility?

• What's the pressure like for women leaders to be "authentic," and how do we navigate it?

• Is social media helping or hurting our self-image? We discuss the impact of filters and unrealistic beauty standards.

• The Pamela Anderson effect: How are women redefining beauty and visibility in the public eye?

• What does "raw" mean when it comes to presenting ourselves, and how can we find the balance between authenticity and professionalism?


Join Paige, Susan, Shelley, and Liane as they discuss self-authorization, overcoming imposter syndrome, and building confidence as a woman leader. Learn how to embrace your authentic self, take up space, and inspire others to do the same. This is more than just about photos; it's about owning your power and shaping your legacy.


Embrace your authentic self and become a more visible leader. Book a free consultation today to explore how self-leadership can help you achieve this.

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/


Contact Paige Ray

IG: https://www.instagram.com/paigeraycreative/

Website: https://paigeray.com/



Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson


Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/ https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==


For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/


#WomenLeaders #LeadershipTipsforWomen #SelfAuthorization

Feb 11, 202544:25
S2 EP 01: Is Your "High Achiever" Mindset Sabotaging Your Leadership Success?

S2 EP 01: Is Your "High Achiever" Mindset Sabotaging Your Leadership Success?

The Leadership Launchpad Project is back, and we're shaking things up in 2025!

 

Join Susan Hobson, Shelley West, and Liane Wansbrough weekly as we dive deep into the world of Leadership 2.0. In our exclusive "Locker Room," we'll bring you inspiring stories from visionary leaders, share practical strategies from experts around the globe, and explore innovative ways to disrupt and evolve the leadership landscape.

This year, we're connecting, co-creating, and curating cutting-edge insights to empower you to play your biggest impact game. Get ready to unlock your leadership potential!

In this video, we dive deep into the "High Achiever" mindset and explore how it can actually hinder your leadership success. We discuss how this mindset, often characterized by perfectionism and a relentless pursuit of external validation, can create a toxic environment for both you and your team.

 

This video covers:

·      The characteristics of the "High Achiever" mindset.

·      How the "High Achiever" mindset can negatively impact leadership.

·      The importance of developing a more human-centered approach to leadership.

·      Practical strategies for overcoming the "High Achiever" trap.

·      Building a more authentic and supportive leadership style

 

Learn how to break free from the limitations of the "High Achiever" mindset and unlock your true leadership potential.

 

Ready to unlock the true potential of your leadership? Schedule a free, one-on-one consultation today. https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

 https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ 

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/

 https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw== 

For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

#Leadership2.0 #LeadershipTransformation #LeadershipMindset #HighPerformance

Feb 04, 202538:53
 What It Truly Takes to Be a Great Leader?

What It Truly Takes to Be a Great Leader?

Discover the 3 P's of True Leadership: Purpose, People, and Performance


In this insightful video, Ron Haas, Global Client Managing Partner at PWC, explores the essential elements that define a truly great leader. Learn why purpose-driven leadership is crucial, how focusing on people builds lasting impact, and why performance should be a byproduct, not the primary goal.


Key Takeaways:

• Understand the profound impact of leadership on teams and organizations.

• Explore the importance of authenticity and self-awareness in leadership development.

• Learn how to build high-performing teams through a people-centric approach.

• Discover the power of purpose-driven leadership in driving meaningful change.

• Gain practical insights on developing your own leadership potential.


This video is perfect for aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to improve their leadership skills and build high-performing teams.


Ready to unlock the true potential of your leadership? Schedule a free, one-on-one consultation today. https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/



Ron Haas - Global Client Managing Partner at PWC

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronhaas/



Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson Find



Rob Kalwarowsky, World-Renowned Leadership Coach & TEDx Speaker, at the following links:

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-coaching/ https://www.howtodealboss.com/howtodealwithanassholeboss https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kalwarowsky/

https://www.instagram.com/bosscoachrobk/

https://www.tiktok.com/@bosscoachrobk

Dec 31, 202435:55
Top Leadership Lessons from 2024 and What’s Next for 2025

Top Leadership Lessons from 2024 and What’s Next for 2025

Let’s face it: the days of "command and control" leadership are over. Today’s best leaders are making the shift to a more human, empathetic, and inspiring approach — the 2.0 style.


In this episode, we’ll break down why the "High Achiever 1.0" mindset just doesn’t cut it anymore, and show you how qualities like empathy, vulnerability, and intrinsic motivation can make you a more effective leader.


In this episode, you’ll discover:

* Why the "High Achiever 1.0" approach might be holding you back from true leadership success.

* How to transition to a 2.0 leadership style that puts people first and builds strong connections.

* How to lead with confidence in uncertain times and build teams that perform under pressure.

* Simple, practical tips for becoming a more people-centric leader who actually connects with their team.

* Why self-leadership and growth are the cornerstones of being an effective leader.

* How to support women in leadership and break down barriers to make the workplace more inclusive.

* The secret to creating a culture of trust, psychological safety, and employee well-being.

* The long-term benefits of embracing 2.0 leadership for you and your team.



Ready to unlock the true potential of your leadership? Schedule a free, one-on-one consultation today. https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/



Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson



Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/

https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==



For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant at Elite High Performance Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/

Dec 24, 202445:57
Finding Your Best Self Through Adversity - Christina Flach
Dec 18, 202426:54
How to Get Promoted with Ethan Evans

How to Get Promoted with Ethan Evans

Finding it hard to get promoted? Not sure how to make that happen? Ethan Evans, executive coach and former VP at Amazon, joins Susan Hobson and Rob Kalwarowsky to give you actionable strategies to take your career to the next level. Check it out!


During his 15+ years at Amazon, Ethan Evans helped invent Prime Video, Amazon Video, Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. He led global teams of over 800 and holds more than 70 patents. Ethan has reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted 2,500+ interviews, made 1,000+ hires, and was an Amazon Bar Raiser and Bar Raiser Core Leader, responsible for training and maintaining Amazon's group of interview outcome facilitators.


Ethan helped advocate for and draft the Amazon Leadership Principle (LP) “Ownership” — the words, “They never say ‘that’s not my job.’” are Ethan’s (read the story).


Ethan now teaches leaders to become true executives. Subscribe to Ethan’s newsletter, Level Up, for ongoing career advice, and consider joining the Level Up Career Community. Ethan also offers a range of Leadership Development Courses (live online and on-demand) that go in-depth on topics like “Breaking Through to Executive,” “Managing Up Successfully,” “Leadership Networking,” and more. If you’d like to connect, you can find Ethan on LinkedIn.


Contact Ethan on his website for inquiries about corporate training, speaking requests, and podcast appearances.

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson

Find Rob Kalwarowsky, World-Renowned Executive Coach, Author & TEDx Speaker, at the following links: 


Dec 10, 202436:43
How Do You Overcome Fear and Build Courage? with Scott Simon

How Do You Overcome Fear and Build Courage? with Scott Simon

Are you struggling with fear and self-doubt? You're not alone! In this powerful video, happiness entrepreneur and courage expert Scott Simon shows you exactly how to overcome fear and build courage to transform your life. Here's what you'll learn:

Dec 03, 202440:57
How to Grow Your People into Leaders with Candemir Akyildiz

How to Grow Your People into Leaders with Candemir Akyildiz

Candemir Akyildiz, Director at TAV Airports, joins Rob Kalwarowsky on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast to talk about how to get promoted, leading high-performance teams and growing people in your organization.

         

Candemir AKYILDIZ

Airports Director, IAP, MBA

TAV Airports Holding                                    

E-mail : candemir.akyildiz@tav.aero

https://www.linkedin.com/in/candemirakyildiz-iap/ 

Phone : +90 533 967 16 48


Driven and results-oriented aviation professional with over 23 years of dedicated experience in Airport Management. Throughout my career, I've garnered extensive expertise across various facets of airport operations, enabling me to excel in diverse management roles within the industry. My commitment to excellence has been recognized through my attainment of the prestigious International Airport Management certification, earned upon completing the AMPAP program offered through the collaboration of ICAO and ACI.

In addition to my practical experience, I've had the privilege of contributing to the industry on a broader scale as a member of the ACI World Facilitation & Services Standing Committee. This role has not only allowed me to stay at the forefront of industry trends but also to actively shape policies and practices that drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at airports worldwide.

Find Rob Kalwarowsky, World-Renowned Executive Coach, Author & TEDx Speaker, at the following links: 

Nov 26, 202429:54
Middle Managers Unlock the Value in Your Organization with Damon Lembi

Middle Managers Unlock the Value in Your Organization with Damon Lembi

Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky to talk about how middle managers unlock the value in your organization, why they need leadership training and the top leadership skills.

Damon Lembi is a 2x bestselling author, the host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, and CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people. Drawing from his prior baseball career, Damon brings an athlete's perspective to leadership. Through his journey, he has gained invaluable insights into what helps organizations grow, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competitors every time. 


Check out Rob Kalwarowsky’s TEDx talk - How to Handle a Bad Boss

Have you ever had a bad boss?  Are you working for an a**hole?  Check out, executive coach and mental health advocate. Rob Kalwarowsky's brand new TEDx talk, How to Handle a Bad Boss! -  

The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

Find Rob Kalwarowsky, World-Renowned Executive Coach, Author & TEDx Speaker, at the following links: 


https://www.tiktok.com/@bosscoachrobk

Nov 19, 202433:49
Is Unconscious Bias Holding You Back from GREAT Leadership Decisions? with Alex Edmans
Nov 17, 202427:18
How to Influence & Pursuade People with Ben Wise

How to Influence & Pursuade People with Ben Wise

Nov 05, 202437:36
How to Lead a High-Performance Team to Disrupt an Industry with Stephanie Curcio

How to Lead a High-Performance Team to Disrupt an Industry with Stephanie Curcio

Stephanie Curcio, Founder & CEO of NLPatent, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky to talk disrupting an industry, using artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the patent process and how to lead a high-performance team.

Stephanie Curcio is an IP lawyer and the CEO & Co-Founder of NLPatent, an industry-leading AI patent search platform used by top law firms, innovative companies, and research universities worldwide. Her work at the intersection between AI and patent law has made her a sought-after expert on matters regarding AI & IP, including advising national patent offices on AI policy. She holds prominent leadership positions at IP organizations in Canada and the U.S., and has consistently been recognized as a global leader in IP strategy (IAM Strategy 300) and a "Powerful Woman in IP" (WIPF). Her contributions to the innovation economy have recently earned her recognition as one of The DMZ's "Women of the Year" and The Peak's "Emerging Leaders" in the Legal category.

Connect with Stephanie

Check out Rob Kalwarowsky’s TEDx talk - How to Handle a Bad Boss

Have you ever had a bad boss?  Are you working for an a**hole?  Check out, executive coach and mental health advocate. Rob Kalwarowsky's brand new TEDx talk, How to Handle a Bad Boss! -  

The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

Find Rob Kalwarowsky, World-Renowned Executive Coach, Author & TEDx Speaker, at the following links: 

Oct 29, 202436:06
How to Set Big Audacious Goals for Massive Results with Sonya Shorey

How to Set Big Audacious Goals for Massive Results with Sonya Shorey

Sonya Shorey, President and CEO, for Invest Ottawa, Bayview Yards, and Area X.O, joins Rob Kalwarowsky to talk about goal setting.  She shares how going for big audacious goals or moonshots is the way to make huge impact, why working together and community matter and how you can use goal-setting to achieve massive results.

Sonya Shorey, President and CEO, for Invest Ottawa, Bayview Yards, and Area X.O, is a strategy executive and management consultant with more than 22 years of leadership experience with private and public organizations. With expertise in regional, national, and global technology, entrepreneurial, economic development, and innovation-based organizations, she specializes in corporate and communications strategy development and execution. This includes investment strategies that secure new cash and in-kind contributions from public and private sources. Since 2005, Sonya has led, strategized, authored and/or made a significant contribution to successful multi-year funding proposals and initiatives valued at more than $203 million from municipal, provincial, federal, and international governments. Within her executive leadership role with Invest Ottawa, Bayview Yards and Area X.O, Sonya plays a pivotal role in developing, leading, and executing strategy for all three organizations. 

This includes:

• Area X.O, the futureplex of innovation and collaboration for next-generation smart mobility,

connectivity and autonomy technologies;

• The Women Founders and Owners Strategy and Action Plan. This includes co-founding SheBoot,

the investment-ready bootcamp for women tech founders designed and delivered by women

entrepreneurs and investors, and founding International Women’s Week in Canada’s Capital; and

International Women’s Week.

• The first Pan-Ontario Scale-Up Platform of its kind aimed at enabling and accelerating the growth,

scaleup and commercial success of more $100 million revenue-generating tech companies in

Canada.

Connect with Sonya:

Check out Rob Kalwarowsky’s TEDx talk - How to Handle a Bad Boss

Have you ever had a bad boss?  Are you working for an a**hole?  Check out, executive coach and mental health advocate. Rob Kalwarowsky's brand new TEDx talk, How to Handle a Bad Boss! -  

The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

Find Rob Kalwarowsky, World-Renowned Executive Coach, Author & TEDx Speaker, at the following links: 

Oct 22, 202430:33
Leadership Tips for Tech Startup Founders: A Masterclass in Adaptability and Resilience with Kyle Miller

Leadership Tips for Tech Startup Founders: A Masterclass in Adaptability and Resilience with Kyle Miller

Leadership Tips for Tech Startup Founders: A Masterclass in Adaptability and Resilience Join Kyle Miller, a seasoned tech leader with over 25 years of experience and the founder of Backup Parachute Software, as he shares invaluable insights on navigating the challenges of leading a tech startup. With a proven track record of delivering successful projects for Fortune 100/500 companies, hedge funds, SMBs, and government agencies, Kyle offers practical advice on: • Streamlining operations: Focus on delivering what customers truly need. • Building a strong team: Align your team and keep them on track. • Navigating technical challenges: Leverage Kyle's expertise as a Fractional CTO. • Scaling your business: Learn from Kyle's experience as a SaaS operator. • Prioritizing customer needs: Create products that solve real-world problems. Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned leader, this video provides actionable tips to help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. Ready to unlock the true potential of your leadership? Schedule a free, one-on-one consultation today and discover how process-driven strategies can transform your organization. https://www.elitehighperformance.com/... Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 5:23 - Thriving in Chaos and Crisis Leadership 7:15 – How do consistency and iteration drive success? 9:29 - What mindset shifts are essential for startups to avoid common scaling pitfalls? 11:53 - How can leaders embrace AI to enhance creativity and adaptability? 18:13 - How can leaders foster critical thinking and problem-solving in their teams? 19:19 -How does empowering employees boost motivation and success? 21:50 - How do constraints and ownership foster creativity, motivation, and high performance in a team? 26:38 - What is the purpose of Backup Parachute, and what types of services or platforms does it offer? 27:38 - What legacy does Kyle hope to leave behind? Kyle Miller Bio: https://kylemiller.com/bio/ Kyle’s Company: https://backupparachute.com Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: • https://www.elitehighperformance.com/...  / jumpstartliving    / susanlhobson     / susanlhobson   Find Rob Kalwarowsky, World-Renowned Leadership Coach & TEDx Speaker, at the following links: https://www.elitehighperformance.com/... https://www.howtodealboss.com/howtode...   / robert-kalwarowsky     / bosscoachrobk     / bosscoachrobk  

Oct 15, 202433:11
Happy People Are More Innovative & Productive with Robin Daniels

Happy People Are More Innovative & Productive with Robin Daniels

Robin Daniels, Chief Business & Product Officer at Zensai, joins Susan Hobson on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast to talk about the duty of leaders to maximize their people’s potential, to create happy workplaces and measuring the impact of happy employees.

Robin Daniels is an experienced executive focused on growth, marketing, GTM, product innovation, and leadership development to deliver epic results through ground-breaking, fun, and highly differentiated activities, while empowering people and teams to do the best work of their lives. Throughout his career, Robin has held executive leadership roles in high growth companies of all sizes, including Matterport (IPO) WeWork (near IPO), Salesforce, LinkedIn, Box (IPO), Veritas, and Vera (acquired).

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robingdaniels/ 

Zensai - https://zensai.com/ 

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

Oct 08, 202436:49
How to Succeed Through Your Strengths and Goals with Davin Fan

How to Succeed Through Your Strengths and Goals with Davin Fan

Davin Fan, GM of North America at Mews, joins Susan Hobson on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast to talk about crafting a career to his strengths, focusing on future goals and leadership have built his success.

Davin Fan has spent the past 15 years in tech leading various GTM functions including strategy & operations, sales, and marketing. His resume includes stints at Salesforce, Gusto, Toast, and he currently leads the North America business unit for Mews, a unicorn hotel management software startup. He has deep expertise in scaling startups as well as operating large multinational businesses.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davinfan/

Mews: https://www.mews.com/en 

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

Oct 03, 202433:20
How to Increase Profit, Quality & Efficiency with Derrick Mains

How to Increase Profit, Quality & Efficiency with Derrick Mains

Derrick Mains, CEO & Founder of The Process Fixer, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast to talk about how to improve your processes, quality and profitability.

Emmy Award-winning content creator, four-time author, operations podcaster with more than 160,000 monthly listeners, and optimization consultant renowned for his pioneering work in process engineering, design, and transformation. Mains work spans more than 20 years and 150 companies across nearly every industry, from early-stage companies on through the Fortune 10. Mains approach melds essentialism with a keen focus on human-centric system design, emphasizing the need for regular audits, reflection, and reinvestment to achieve optimization.

Mains believes that all organizational systems share a fundamental purpose: transforming the input of resources into value, through outputs. He highlights how, without active management, systems degrade, leading to inefficiency and value and margin fade. His philosophy underscores the criticality of understanding the interconnectedness of systems and their natural progression towards entropy.

Connect with Derrick

-Process Triage

-The Process Fixer

-Derrick's LinkedIn

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Sep 26, 202444:26
Our Home is Our Biggest Asset with Elizabeth Dodson

Our Home is Our Biggest Asset with Elizabeth Dodson

Elizabeth Dodson, Co-Founder of HomeZada, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast to talk about home ownership, leading businesses and growing as an entrepreneur.

Elizabeth Dodson is the co-founder of HomeZada, an online and mobile home

management solution. HomeZada strives to educate and provide resources for

homeowners in all areas of home management, including home inventory, home

maintenance, home finances and home improvement projects.  Beth has had

roles in marketing, sales, partner management, business development and

finance. As a cofounder or HomeZada, she manages many aspects of the company including marketing and business development. Beth grew up in Maryland where she received her MBA from Loyola University.

Connect with Elizabeth

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edodson/ 

https://www.homezada.com/ 

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Sep 25, 202429:43
Entrepreneurship: Failing to Build Success with Aziz Albahar

Entrepreneurship: Failing to Build Success with Aziz Albahar

Aziz Albahar, Founder of Mojo, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast to talk about entrepreneurship, his journey from MIT & Harvard, to Haliburton & Apple, to founding his own startups, rebounding from failure to success and more!

With a focus on embracing uncertainty and leveraging it into opportunities for growth, this talk encourages a reevaluation of how we perceive and interact with risk.  As CEO of Mojo, Abdulaziz is a trailblazer in the modern tech landscape. An MIT and Harvard Business School alum, Abdulaziz's journey is a testament to continuous learning, adaptability, and unwavering dedication to excellence. 

Connect with Aziz:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalbahar/

https://getmojoapp.com/ 

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Sep 19, 202432:49
How to Lead Innovation through Fun & Trust with Eric Roselli

How to Lead Innovation through Fun & Trust with Eric Roselli

Eric Roselli, Co-Founder of ZaiNar, joins Rob Kalwarowsky on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast to talk about how to create a culture of innovation & fun through building trust in your team.

Eric is an MIT mechanical engineer by training who led teams for three different generations of Corvette at General Motors. After earning his MBA from Stanford, he joined his experience bringing together complex systems for long term operations and sustainability with the ability to lead talented teams. Eric has extensive knowledge of cars and their direction of the future, lending his expertise to ZaiNar’s mobile location and connectivity for the future. Now he leads project management and testing at ZaiNar.

Connect with Eric:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericroselli/

https://www.zainartech.com/

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Sep 17, 202436:05
How to Network and Build Relationships to Accelerate Your Career with Jason Scott

How to Network and Build Relationships to Accelerate Your Career with Jason Scott

Jason Scott, founder partner of FiveTwoFive, joins Rob Kalwarowsky on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast. In this engaging episode, Jason & Rob talk about the power of networking, building relationships and how that can propel your success.

What’s in it for You?

  • Strategic Networking Tips - Building a great network opens you up for opportunities and accelerates your success.  Learn how to do that effectively.

  • Relationships Matter - Networking isn’t a transactional activity, it’s a relationship.

  • Success - How relationships accelerate success, build your influence and your career.

Jason Scott is the Founding General Partner at FiveTwoFive, a global-focused, early-stage venture fund. Prior to launching FiveTwoFive, Jason was a Partner at ANIM and led Google's startup developer ecosystem, and has been responsible for launching and running startup programs for Google worldwide, including Google's Accelerators for Black-led, women-led and climate-focused companies. Jason is also a co-founder of the Black Angel Group, XA Network | Africa, and Net Zero Angels.

Today, in addition to his role leading FiveTwoFive and his various angel collectives, Jason remains an active Google for Startups partner, Techstars Investor-in-Residence, and startup / angel investor advisor.

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Sep 13, 202437:22
Innovation, Personal Growth and Scaling with Dennis Gorya

Innovation, Personal Growth and Scaling with Dennis Gorya

Dennis Gorya, CEO of Tidal Commerce, one of Canada’s fastest growing companies, joins Rob Kalwarowsky on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast. In this engaging episode, Dennis explores how leaders can set their companies up for success, why personal growth and innovation are critical.

Dennis Gorya is an entrepreneur and CEO of North America's fastest-growing commerce consultancy, Tidal Commerce. The firm's team is known as top producers in their industry and work with numerous notable clients from Fortune 100 companies and Canadian retailers. Alongside his business partners, Dennis is also a director and partner in Umbrella Incorporated, a management and holding company of technology-led services business that provides Tidal with a unique competitive advantage of providing extensive services with a boutique and family business feel. Dennis gives back to his community through volunteering at York with the Schulich School of Business and as a board member for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Toronto and EO Canada and most recently as an appointed board member of the National Club.

Relevant Links:

https://tidalcommerce.ca/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisgorya/ 

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Sep 10, 202435:42
Tech Mergers & Acquisition and How AI is a Differentiator with Ed Bryant

Tech Mergers & Acquisition and How AI is a Differentiator with Ed Bryant

Ed Bryant joins Rob Kalwarowsky on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast. In this engaging episode, Ed delves deep into the complex world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for tech companies, offering invaluable guidance for entrepreneurs like you.

What’s in it for You?

  • Emotional and Financial Readiness: Ed explores the critical aspects to evaluate before making the decision to sell your tech company. Are you truly prepared for the emotional and financial impacts?

  • Navigating the M&A Process: Selling a business is a monumental task. Learn about the challenges you might face and the opportunities that can arise as you navigate this process.

  • Leveraging AI for Growth: Discover how AI can be a game-changer for your company, not just in daily operations but in boosting your company’s value in the eyes of potential buyers.

  • Building a Lasting Legacy: Understand the importance of thinking beyond immediate business success to focus on the personal and professional legacy you want to create.

Ed Bryant is the President and CEO of Sampford Advisors. He has 27 years of experience including over 16 years in Investment Banking with Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong, Singapore and New York. After moving to Ottawa in 2013 to take a Corporate Development role, he noticed a gap in the market for Canadian firms advising middle-market technology companies, leading him to founding Sampford Advisors in 2016. Since then, the firm has completed just under 50 deals, and C$2.3bn in aggregate deal value.

Relevant Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sampford-advisors-inc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sampfordadvisors6629

Website: https://www.sampfordadvisors.com

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Sep 07, 202427:32
Disrupting an Industry & the Growth Mindset with Aedan Fida

Disrupting an Industry & the Growth Mindset with Aedan Fida

Aedan Fida, CEO of BladeAir, joins Rob Kalwarowsky and Susan Hobson, for an insightful conversation about leadership,entrepreneurship, and disruption. In the podcast, Aedan shares his personal journey, valuable advice, and practical tips to help you achieve rapid growth.

Here's what you'll learn in the podcast:

  • How to overcome challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing market.

  • Strategies for building a strong leadership team that drives innovation and success.

  • Creating a culture of disruption and continuous improvement within your organization.

  • The importance of fostering trust and collaboration in business relationships.

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Sep 05, 202433:15
Overcoming the Challenges of Entrepreneurship with Rebecca Kacaba

Overcoming the Challenges of Entrepreneurship with Rebecca Kacaba

Rebecca Kacaba, CEO of DealMaker, joins Rob Kalwarowsky, world renowned executive coach and TEDx speaker at Elite High Performance on the show. This insightful conversation delves into Rebecca's remarkable entrepreneurial journey,offering invaluable wisdom for aspiring business owners and leaders like you.

In the podcast, Rebecca explores practical strategies to help you:

  • Navigate common entrepreneurial challenges and turn them into stepping stones.

  • Develop a resilient mindset for navigating any business storm.

  • Build a strong foundation for your business that fuels success.

  • Leverage opportunities in a competitive market and seize your advantage.

  • Foster a growth-oriented culture that drives innovation and keeps you ahead of the curve.

Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling an existing one, this podcast is packed with actionable insights that can propel your entrepreneurial journey.

Rebecca is the CEO and co-founder of DealMaker, winner of Lexpert's Top 40 Under 40, named one of North America's most innovative lawyers by the Financial Times, one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2022, and Waterstone's Most Admired CEO of 2023. After over a decade of practicing securities law, she took an ambitious leap from her partnership at the world's largest law firm to build DealMaker—an end-to-end tech solution that would make online capital raising mainstream. Under her leadership, DealMaker became one of Canada's Top 10 Fastest-Growing Companies two years in a row; a 2023 Deloitte Fast 50 Company-to-Watch; and one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2023. As a trailblazer at the intersection of the capital markets and technology, Rebecca is a respected speaker, leader, and innovator who is committed to driving change and doing business the right way.

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Sep 04, 202425:52
How to Become a Rich, Family-Oriented, Successful Entrepreneur with Thomas Le Maguer

How to Become a Rich, Family-Oriented, Successful Entrepreneur with Thomas Le Maguer

How do we live an extraordinary life?  How do we succeed in becoming rich and successful while being family-oriented?  Thomas Le Maguer, Founder & CEO of Republix, one of Canada’s fastest growing companies, joins Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance to answer these questions and more.

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

Thomas Le Maguer is a  married father of 6, CEO of Republix, the 14th fastest growing company in Canada with 32M in revenues.  Thomas is a business growth expert: Republix helps its 900 clients generate over 250M in sales each year and has built lead generation technology that generated 20k leads last month for Republix clients and over 1.5 Billion in sales pipeline in the last year alone.  He has also acquired 9 companies in the last 4 years adding innovative ways of growing exponentially by acquisition.

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Sep 03, 202436:39
How Elite Leadership Accelerates Your Career with Lauren Williams

How Elite Leadership Accelerates Your Career with Lauren Williams

How does Elite leadership accelerate your career?  How does it apply to professional and college sports?  Lauren Williams joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance to talk about how she became the youngest coach in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Aug 26, 202448:48
Expanding Your Legacy

Expanding Your Legacy

Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance to recap the last 185 episodes of the Leadership Launchpad, talk about expansiveness, legacy and growth.

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

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Aug 19, 202427:32
Brains Behind the Business & New Founders Accelerator

Brains Behind the Business & New Founders Accelerator

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Have you ever had a bad boss?  Are you working for an a**hole?  Check out, executive coach and mental health advocate. Rob Kalwarowsky's brand new TEDx talk, How to Handle a Bad Boss! -  

The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

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Aug 12, 202403:48
How to Become an Expert Facilitator & Run a Great Workshop with Myriam Hadnes

How to Become an Expert Facilitator & Run a Great Workshop with Myriam Hadnes

How do we facilitate a workshop that actually works?  What are some key facilitation strategies that turn your meetings from boring to extraordinary?  

Myriam Hadnes, facilitation expert and the host of Workshops Work podcast, joins Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance to answer these questions and more.

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The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

Find Myriam Hadnes

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Aug 05, 202437:08
Fix Your Boss with Molly McGrath

Fix Your Boss with Molly McGrath

If you have a boss, odds are that you have a bad boss.  65.1% of people have a destructive leader with behaviors ranging from abuse & bullying, taking credit and deflecting blame, to being unclear and avoiding accountability.  What can we do about this?  Molly McGrath, author of Fix My Boss, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance to talk about how we fix our boss and create healthier workplaces for everyone.

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Have you ever had a bad boss?  Are you working for an a**hole?  Check out, executive coach and mental health advocate. Rob Kalwarowsky's brand new TEDx talk, How to Handle a Bad Boss! -  

The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

To celebrate the launch of his TEDx talk, Rob wanted to give you a chance to win!

How to Enter - Write a comment on YouTube with a question or share an experience with a bad boss and send Rob a screenshot of your comment (rob@elitehighperformance.com), you’ll be entered in a draw to win a prize.

Enter the draw by August 1, 2024

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Jul 29, 202439:33
Do You Have What It Takes To Transform into a 2.0 Leader? with Rennie Curran

Do You Have What It Takes To Transform into a 2.0 Leader? with Rennie Curran

Do you have what it takes to transform yourself into a 2.0 leader?  What does it take to sustain that transformation?  How do we live as 2.0 leadership?  Rennie Curran, CEO & High-Performance Leadership Coach at Game Changer Coaching, Author of Free Agent, Former NFL & CFL Linebacker, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance to answer these questions and more.

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Have you ever had a bad boss?  Are you working for an a**hole?  Check out, executive coach and mental health advocate. Rob Kalwarowsky's brand new TEDx talk, How to Handle a Bad Boss! -  

The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

To celebrate the launch of his TEDx talk, Rob wanted to give you a chance to win!

How to Enter - Write a comment on YouTube with a question or share an experience with a bad boss and send Rob a screenshot of your comment (rob@elitehighperformance.com), you’ll be entered in a draw to win a prize.

Enter the draw by August 1, 2024

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Jul 22, 202435:16
To Win in Business You Have to Win at Life with James JR Reid

To Win in Business You Have to Win at Life with James JR Reid

We can’t just win in business alone.  If we’re not winning in our relationships, spirituality, community and life, we won’t win in business in the long term.  James Reid, International Performance, Mental Game, & Life Strategist  and host of Coming Up Clutch with JR, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance to talk about winning in life.

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Have you ever had a bad boss?  Are you working for an a**hole?  Check out, executive coach and mental health advocate. Rob Kalwarowsky's brand new TEDx talk, How to Handle a Bad Boss! -  

The talk covers:

  • Signs of a Bad Boss

  • 6 types of A**hole Bosses

  • The Mental Health Impact of a Bad Boss

  • Strategies to Deal with Your Bad Boss

To celebrate the launch of his TEDx talk, Rob wanted to give you a chance to win!

How to Enter - Write a comment on YouTube with a question or share an experience with a bad boss and send Rob a screenshot of your comment (rob@elitehighperformance.com), you’ll be entered in a draw to win a prize.

Enter the draw by August 1, 2024

Watch Now and Comment to Win


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Jul 15, 202455:14
Why Doesn't Success Make Us Happy & Creating Your Own Luck with Laura Gassner Otting

Why Doesn't Success Make Us Happy & Creating Your Own Luck with Laura Gassner Otting

Why doesn’t success bring happiness?  Why are we always seeking more?  How do we create our own luck?  Laura Gassner Otting, Author of Wonderhell & Limitless, joins Susan Hobson from Elite High Performance to answer these questions and more.

Check out the Elite High Performance Legacy League community and get 30-day free at www.elitehighperformance.com/legacyleague 


Laura Gassner Otting, Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author. Keynote Speaker. Media Personality. Executive Coach. A Kick in the Ass Wrapped in a Warm Hug.

Author - Wonderhell - Why Success Doesn’t Feel like it Should

Author - Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life

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Jul 08, 202436:43
How to Reduce Stress & Burnout Instantly with Sanja Ralevic

How to Reduce Stress & Burnout Instantly with Sanja Ralevic

How can you reduce stress instantly?  How can you reduce burnout? Sanja Ralevic, founder of Heart Vista Performance. joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance to answer these questions and more.

Check out the Elite High Performance Legacy League community and get 30-day free at www.elitehighperformance.com/legacyleague 


Sanja is an expert in resilience, she coaches business leaders and entrepreneurs, teaching them how to use stress as a catalyst to reach optimal performance and prevent burnout. Part of Sanja's focus is working with teams to increase productivity and build harmonious, high-performing teams. Sanja uses a proven process that blends technology, scientific research with resilience building techniques to facilitate measurable individual and team transformations.  She is giving away a free audio track when you sign up for her newsletter at https://www.heartvistaperformance.com/ 

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Jul 01, 202440:54
How Design Thinking Future Proofs Your Business with Nilufer Erdebil

How Design Thinking Future Proofs Your Business with Nilufer Erdebil

What is design thinking?  How does design thinking future proof your business?  How can we use design thinking to look at AI?  Nilufer Erdibil, founder of Spring2 Innovation & author of Future Proofing by Design. joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance to answer these questions and more.

Check out the Elite High Performance Legacy League community and get 30-day free at www.elitehighperformance.com/legacyleague 


Find Nilufer Erdibil, Founder of of Spring2 Innovation & author of Future Proofing by Design, at the following links:

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Jun 24, 202435:23