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October 26, 2026Episode 31650 min

Marketing Strategy Before Marketing Tactics: What Businesses Get Wrong

Stop Chasing Marketing Channels and Build a Growth System with Michael Trkolta If your marketing isn’t working, spending more money on marketing may be the most expensive thing you can do. When leads slow down, many businesses reach for the usual suspects: more ads, more social media, better SEO, a new agency, perhaps a ceremonial sacrifice to the algorithm gods. But what if the channel isn’t the problem? In this episode of Marc Haine Live, digital marketing strategist Michael Trkolta explains why underperforming marketing is often a strategy and conversion problem hiding behind a channel problem. We explore how unclear audiences, weak messaging, confusing websites and disconnected marketing tactics quietly drain budgets without producing meaningful growth. About Michael Trkolta Michael Trkolta is a digital marketing strategist who helps businesses stop guessing with their marketing and build foundations that allow growth to compound. With a career spanning print publishing and digital marketing across more than two decades, Michael helps businesses bring strategy, messaging, websites and customer acquisition together into one coherent growth system. Complimentary Marketing Strategy Consultation Michael is offering listeners a complimentary 30-minute strategy consultation to identify the biggest gap in their current marketing system. No hard sell. No pressure. Just a focused look at where the greatest opportunity may be hiding. Connect with Michael WebOracle: weboracle.com.au Email: michael@weboracle.com.au ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

October 24, 2026Episode 31547 min

Don't Hire Full-Time Yet: Why Fractional Executives Are Better for Growth with Lauragaye Jackson

How Fractional Executives Help Businesses Scale with Lauragaye Jackson Your business has outgrown the “founder does everything” stage. The problems are getting bigger. The decisions are getting more expensive. Your team needs stronger direction. But hiring another full-time executive? Your bank account just quietly left the meeting. Growing businesses often need C-suite thinking long before they need—or can justify—a full-time C-suite salary. That leaves founders and managers in an uncomfortable gap: senior-level problems are being handed to people who may not yet have the experience, authority, or perspective to solve them. Enter fractional leadership. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with global marketer, fractional CMO and executive coach Lauragaye Jackson to explore why growing businesses are bringing in experienced CMOs, COOs, CFOs, CIOs and CHROs on a fractional basis. We unpack what “renting leadership” actually means, when it makes sense, when it absolutely does not, and how to recognize whether your business has an execution problem—or a leadership problem. Because sometimes the next person your company needs to hire full-time… shouldn’t be full-time at all. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Lauragaye Lauragaye Jackson is a global B2B and B2C marketing leader, fractional CMO, and executive coach with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. She has led growth and brand strategy across industries including insurance, financial services, retail, CPG, and natural resources, helping organizations connect more effectively with both mainstream and multicultural audiences. Today, Lauragaye works with businesses as a fractional executive and strategic advisor, helping companies scale with smarter leadership structures while coaching professionals through growth, reinvention, and evolving leadership demands. Her perspective combines corporate executive experience with real-world insight into how modern businesses are adapting to changing leadership needs. Connect with Lauragaye LinkedIn: / lauragayejackson https://www.growandflourish.ca/ ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

October 5, 2026Episode 31448 min

The 10 Blind Spots That Lead to Executive Burnout with Julien Godbarge

Burnout Resilience Is a Competitive Business Advantage with Julien Godbarge Your strongest leaders may be burning out while the business continues to look successful. The targets are being hit. The deals are closing. The calendar is full. Everybody assumes the leader is fine because they are still producing results. Unfortunately, “still functioning” and “doing well” are not always the same thing. In this episode of Experience Leadership: The Small Business Podcast, Marc speaks with former private equity-backed CEO Julien Godbarge, author of Crash and [Burn] LEARN and creator of the Ten Blind Spots That Lead to Burnout. In this episode, you will discover: Why executive burnout often looks like high performance The hidden warning signs leaders commonly dismiss How performance-based self-worth makes rest feel dangerous Why perfectionism and over-responsibility can create leadership risk How isolation affects executive judgment and relationships What happens when professional boundaries disappear Why leaders swing between imposter syndrome and overconfidence How burnout affects deals, teams, retention, culture, and customers Why awareness without action changes nothing How burnout resilience can become a competitive business advantage About Julien Julien Godbarge is a former CEO of a private equity-backed company who experienced severe burnout at the height of his success. He's the author of Crash and [Burn] LEARN and creator of the Ten Blind Spots framework. Connect with Julien https://www.TenBlindSpots.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliengodbarge/ ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

September 28, 2026Episode 31355 min

How Storytelling Makes Your Business Easier to Trust with Amy George.

Public Relations for Small Business: What You Can Do Yourself with Amy George. Your business may be excellent—and still be nearly invisible. Many small business owners assume public relations is something reserved for major corporations, celebrity CEOs and companies with budgets large enough to sponsor a minor moon landing. They wait until they are bigger, launching something important or facing a crisis before thinking about their reputation. Unfortunately, credibility does not appear just because you suddenly need it. In this episode of Experience Leadership: The Small Business Podcast, Marc speaks with Amy George, the No-Spin Story Strategist, about how small businesses can use storytelling, public relations and LinkedIn to become more visible and easier to trust. About Amy Amy Baldwin George is a former journalist turned public relations strategist who believes storytelling grows careers and businesses — and good PR is grounded in truth and integrity, not spin. As the founder of By George Communications, a news-savvy PR agency celebrating 10 years in business, Amy helps people and organizations build credibility, gain attention and grow through storytelling and PR. Because PR isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s a core business strategy. Amy works with a range of clients, including financial services firms, financial advisors, health care systems and providers, and arts and culture organizations and leaders. These are examples, not limits. By George partners with individuals and organizations who are ready to invest time, energy and resources into building their reputations and telling their stories the right way. By George clients have been featured in leading media outlets, including The Associated Press, CNN.com, The New York Times, People, USA Today, The Washington Post and Yahoo Lifestyle. Beyond media placements, the firm develops strategic PR plans, helps clients protect and manage their reputations, including knowing when not to be in the news, and builds long-term visibility through thought leadership. Amy has elevated countless LinkedIn profiles and developed and led LinkedIn and media training sessions for teams across a variety of industries. Before By George, Amy led PR efforts for executives and portfolio managers at Wells Fargo Asset Management. While being a journalist prepared Amy to be a communications and PR pro, her love of storytelling is lifelong. In kindergarten, she received a typewriter for Christmas and never looked back. By high school, she was writing for The Dayton Daily News and winning awards on her high school debate team. Her college internships included the AP's Paris bureau. After earning a journalism degree from Ohio University's Honors Tutorial College and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Amy worked as a journalist for 13 years, including posts on the business desks at the AP in New York and The Charlotte Observer. In New York, she covered the markets following the tech bubble through the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. In Charlotte, she created the personal finance column “Out of the Red,” which won a “Best in Business Columns” award from the national Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Connect with Amy: https://www.bygeorgecomms.com/ my@bygeorgecomms.com By George Communications on LinkedIn By George LinkedIn Makeover + Training on LinkedIn Amy Baldwin George on LinkedIn YouTube — By George Communications ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

September 21, 2026Episode 31250 min

The Leadership Skill Companies Forget to Teach with Holly Golebiowski

Why Your Best People Struggle as Leaders with Holly Golebiowski Most companies train managers. Very few train leaders. And that gap is costing organizations millions in disengagement, turnover, and burnout. In this episode of Experience Leadership, leadership expert Holly Golebiowski joins us to unpack why capable managers struggle when they’re promoted—and how organizations can finally bridge the leadership gap. Holly shares her own near-career-ending leadership wake-up call and breaks down the real skills leaders need today: self-awareness, communication, delegation, accountability, and adaptability. If you’re a business owner, HR leader, or manager who feels stuck being the bottleneck—this episode will change how you lead. 🎧 Topics Covered: Why task training isn’t leadership training How DISC builds self-awareness and stronger teams Delegation as a leadership development tool Accountability without punishment Why leadership development frees up your time—not adds to it Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Holly Holly Golebiowski is an executive coach, leadership expert, and Partner at LeaderSkills, where she helps organizations transform managers into confident, effective leaders. With more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles—including Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Operations—she has led teams through rapid growth, high-pressure environments, organizational change, and culture transformation. Holly's leadership journey wasn't always smooth. Early in her corporate career, she was promoted into a senior leadership role and quickly discovered that while she had been trained to manage the work, she had never been taught how to lead people. With the guidance of an executive coach, she transformed her leadership approach, regained her confidence, and returned to being a top-performing leader. That pivotal experience inspired her to become a certified executive coach and dedicate her career to helping others avoid the same struggles. Today, Holly coaches emerging and senior leaders, facilitates leadership development programs, and equips organizations with practical tools to strengthen communication, delegation, accountability, self-awareness, and team performance. She is passionate about helping leaders create workplaces where people—and businesses—can thrive. Connect with Holly https://www.leaderskills.training/ info@leaderskills.training ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

September 14, 2026Episode 31155 min

How Better Communication Builds Trust, Influence, and Revenue with Robert Kennedy III

How Business Storytelling Improves Leadership, Sales, and Customer Trust with Robert Kennedy III Is unclear communication quietly costing your business customers, trust, employee alignment, and revenue? Many business owners and leaders assume they need better marketing, more visibility, or stronger sales tactics. But the deeper problem may be much simpler: people do not clearly understand what they do, why it matters, or what action they should take next. In this episode of Expience Leadership, Marc speaks with Robert Kennedy III—RK3—a keynote speaker, communication strategist, storytelling expert, and founder of Kennetik Kommunications. Together, Marc and RK3 explore how communication and storytelling affect: Customer trust and buying decisions Leadership influence and credibility Sales conversations and conversions Employee alignment and accountability Presentation effectiveness Client relationships Business growth and revenue Personal confidence and executive presence You will discover why giving people more information does not always create greater understanding. RK3 explains the difference between explaining and influencing, why stories often create faster connections than facts alone, and how leaders can use everyday experiences to make important ideas more relatable and memorable. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Robert Robert Kennedy III (RK3) is a keynote speaker, communication strategist, and founder of Kennetik Kommunications. He helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and business professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and connection so they can influence more effectively and grow their businesses. Through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, RK3 teaches practical storytelling and communication strategies that improve leadership presence, client relationships, and sales outcomes. Connect with Robert https://www.kennetikkommunications.com / robertkennedyiii ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

September 8, 2026Episode 31055 min

The Psychology Behind High-Performing Teams with Manny Fiteni

The Psychology Behind High-Performing Teams with Manny Fiteni Most leaders were promoted because they were good at their job… not because they were trained to lead. So now we’ve got smart, well-intentioned managers flying jumbo jets with no flight school—relying on instinct, old habits, and whatever leadership scars they picked up growing up. And here’s the real problem: Even when leaders know what they want to do differently, their subconscious programming quietly takes the controls. In this episode of Experience Leadership, Marc sits down with Manny Fiteni, CEO of My Growth Corporation, to unpack Mind Congruency—the missing link between intention and behaviour. We explore how misalignment between the conscious and subconscious mind leads to self-sabotage, disengaged teams, and stalled performance—and how leaders can finally get out of their own way to build teams that thrive, perform, and trust. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Manny Manny Fiteni, CEO of My Growth Corporation, is a leadership strategist with over 30 years of corporate experience in transformative personal development. Manny’s proprietary approach aligns conscious and subconscious minds to eliminate self-limiting beliefs and unlock peak performance. Derived from real-world leadership challenges, it rests on three pillars: Environment, True Leadership, and Mind Congruency. Empowers leaders to enhance skills, build resilience, drive high-performance teams, and dismantle outdated programming. As an author and international speaker, Manny delivers practical tools for personal and professional excellence, bridging psychology and business to inspire worldwide audiences. Connect with Manny mygrowthcorporation.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-fiteni-b0173637/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-growth-corp/?viewAsMember=true ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

August 17, 2026Episode 30936 min

The Hidden Cost of Change Most Leaders Ignore with Leann-Rose Crook

In this episode of Marc Haine Live, leadership and transformation expert Leann Rose Crook reveals how personal life changes—especially for women aged 35–55—directly impact engagement, retention, and culture during corporate transformation. We explore: Why disengagement is often a transformation issue, not a performance issue The hidden cost of losing experienced women during change How language, identity, and values shape resilience A practical 6-step framework leaders can use to stabilize teams and retain talent Backed by insights from Gallup, Deloitte, and real-world leadership experience, this episode is essential listening for business owners, managers, and HR leaders navigating change. About Leann Rose Leann Rose is a dynamic force of nature, blending her adventurous spirit with a profound ability to connect deeply with people. As the founder of Lango Living, Leann brings over 30 years of experience in transformative coaching, guiding individuals to uncover their true potential. Her journey began in grade 5, inspired by the exotic cultures of Kenya, igniting a lifelong quest to see life through diverse perspectives. Leann's path is as varied as it is inspiring. From her award-winning career in Sales and Marketing, transforming everyday lives through beauty, to her fearless exploration in the oil sands of Canada and the deserts of Iraq, she has continually reinvented herself. Her time in Iraq, sitting on hand-woven carpets and engaging with tribal cultures, taught her the power of curiosity and empathy—lessons she now shares through her keynote speeches and coaching. Leann's vision for Lango Living is to create a world where people connect deeply, using their natural skills and passions to make meaningful change. Whether she's walking the desert sands with pioneering Iraqi women or engaging in transformative journeys with courageous women, Leann inspires others to live authentically and purposefully. Her stories of exploration and empowerment challenge us to embrace new challenges, find our power, and share what we have learned with others. Connect with Leeann Rose LangoLiving.com leann@langoliving.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... / lango_living / 77164944 / @langoliving ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

August 10, 2026Episode 30858 min

Using AI Without Losing Trust with Dr. Alex Leathard

Before You Invest in AI, Ask These Questions with Dr. Alex Leathard AI is everywhere. But is it actually helping your business, or just adding cost, confusion, and a shiny new layer of risk? In this episode of Marc Haine Live, MARC sits down with Dr. Alex Leathard, the human-first AI advisor, to explore how business owners, managers, and leaders can adopt AI safely, responsibly, and with purpose. About Alex When he's not consulting on data and AI strategy, Dr. Alex Leathard can be found with a trombone in hand, exploring the Sussex countryside, or spending time with his family. But his deep curiosity - his love for solving complex problems - is what drives him professionally. As an independent consultant, Alex helps organizations achieve meaningful data and AI success through a human-centric, ethical, and values-led lens. His journey has been highly varied - from university research to Big Four consulting - and he’s used that wiggly career path to hone one core truth: the biggest blocker to data success is never the tool; it's always a missing clarity or a lack of cultural alignment within the leadership team. He helps leaders bridge that gap. ---- Alex is offering a 30-minute clarity conversation to explore where you are on your AI journey, what problem you are trying to solve, what is working, what is not, and what kind of help you may actually need. You will leave with an honest assessment, a prioritized list of next steps, and a clearer sense of where to go next. ------ Connect with Alex https://hecaton.consulting alex@hecaton.consulting / alexleathard ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

July 31, 2026Episode 30750 min

How to Build, Step by Step, without Burning Out with Lisa Acolese

Why Big Ideas Fail Without a Roadmap with Lisa Ascolese Most business owners don’t fail because they lack ideas. They fail because they underestimate what those ideas will cost—in money, time, energy, and focus. Whether you’re launching a new product, rolling out a service, expanding your operation, or betting big on “the next thing,” one mistake shows up again and again: leaders start with excitement and end with regret because they didn’t plan for the real investment required. In this episode of Experience Leadership, Marc is joined by Lisa Ascolese—known as The Inventress—to unpack a lesson inventors learn the hard way and business leaders can’t afford to ignore. What she shares applies far beyond inventing—it’s about how to build anything without bankrupting yourself along the way. You’ll learn: - Why big ideas are dangerous without a roadmap - How to break massive goals into financially survivable steps - The hidden emotional cost leaders rarely plan for - Why optimism without structure drains businesses - How to decide what to do now versus what to delay Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Lisa Lisa Ascolese, known globally as “The Inventress,” has developed hundreds of products, holds dozens of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and continues to work with her clients long after their products hit the market. She’s also the author of The Inventress’s Guide to Inventing the Right Way: All Or Nothing, Now Or Never—a practical, no-nonsense guide that blends strategy, mindset, and action, complete with affirmations and journaling to keep inventors grounded along the way. Lisa describes herself as a “hand holder”—and after hearing her story, you’ll understand why. Her mission is simple: help inventors Connect with Lisa https://inventingatoz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inventress/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.ascolese X: https://x.com/lisaascolese?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLAkwl6Tf6YzCpFzTvhhOg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaascolese/?original_referer= ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/M asterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

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