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June 11, 2026Episode 8656 min
Episode 86: Get Unstuck with Author, Frankie Capparelli
You may not be stuck because you’re failing.You may be stuck because the cycle became comfortable.In our conversation with Frankie Capparelli, author of Stuckness: Within the Stronghold, we unpacked how people unknowingly fall into repeating patterns that limit growth, behavior, and opportunity.Some signs of stuckness:
You’re working hard but not progressing
You’ve lost urgency and momentum
Predictability feels safer than growth
Your current identity is limiting your future possibilities
Frankie shared a critical insight:⚠️ Familiarity is not the same as safety.⚠️ Comfort is not the same as progress.The path forward isn’t “try harder.”It starts with:✔️ Awareness✔️ Responsibility✔️ Breaking the cycle intentionallyGrowth begins the moment you stop normalizing what’s holding you back.Provided by Living Water Consulting🌐 consultlivingwater.com📧 connect@consultlivingwater.comFeaturing Frankie Capparelli, author of Stuckness.#LeadershipDevelopment #Growth #MindsetShift #SelfLeadership #PersonalDevelopment #LivingWaterConsulting
May 14, 2026Episode 8557 min
Episode 85: The Perfect Podcast for the Imperfect Leader with Fighter Pilot, Christian “Boo” Boucousis
What does it take to lead at the next level—without burning out trying to be perfect?In this episode of the People Development Podcast we sit down with Christian “Boo” Boucousis, former Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot and high-performance business leader, to unpack the mindset shifts and execution frameworks that help leaders grow through discomfort instead of avoiding it.From the cockpit to the boardroom, Boo shares practical lessons on leadership, clarity, decision-making, and building momentum in high-pressure environments. Together, we explore why perfectionism keeps leaders stuck, how progress compounds over time, and what it means to lead people with both strategy and humanity.In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why perfectionism creates overwhelm and burnout
How small wins build momentum and confidence
The 3 Layers of Leadership: Vision, Mission, and Values
The Fighter Pilot Method for execution and accountability
How to use the ORCA framework: Objective → Result → Cause → Action
Why trust, credibility, and connection matter as much as strategy
How to “start with the end in mind” and reverse engineer meaningful growth
This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for leaders, business owners, and teams looking to build healthier organizations that thrive independently of any one person.Because at the end of the day:The cost of the next level is discomfort...but growth is worth it.Guest: Christian “Boo” Boucousis 🌐 callmeboo.com 🌐 afterburner.comProvided by Living Water ConsultingBuild a business that thrives with you, but doesn’t depend on you.Discover more leadership insights, business strategy resources, and our Free Organization Assessment at: 🌐 consultlivingwater.comEmail us to be added to our online community, where we dive deeper with these conversations and more:📧 connect@consultlivingwater.com #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #PeopleDevelopment #HighPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #Culture #Execution #SystemsThinking #LivingWaterConsulting #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipPodcast
April 10, 2026Episode 8456 min
Episode 84: The Cognitive (AI) Leader with Tech Expert, Ricardo Arcia
What does it really mean to lead in the age of AI?In this episode, we sit down with Ricardo Arcia—CEO, software innovator & tech expert, and author of The Cognitive Leader—to explore a powerful shift in leadership thinking:Cognitive leadership = intelligent collaboration between humans and machines.Many leaders hesitate when it comes to AI. They wait for certainty, overanalyze the risks, or fear replacement. But Ricardo offers a different perspective—one grounded in action, structure, and responsibility.This conversation isn’t about hype. It’s about how real leaders are thoughtfully integrating AI into their organizations today.Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why starting now with AI matters more than waiting for clarity
How to create guardrails and frameworks for responsible AI use
Ways to train and energize your team around AI tools
The critical role humans play in validating and guiding AI outputs
How intentional leadership prevents wasted experimentation
Why leaders must shift from doing to designing systems of collaboration
AI can execute—but leaders still architect, orchestrate, and evaluate.That’s where the future of leadership in an AI driven world is headed.At Living Water Consulting, we believe in helping businesses build systems that last—so they can thrive with you, but not depend on you.🎧 Tune in, reflect, and consider: how are you structuring AI in your organization today?Explore more insights and tools at www.consultlivingwater.com, or reach out—we’d love to hear how you're approaching AI leadership in your business.Guest: Ricardo Arcia Author of The Cognitive Leaderrarcia@teravisiontech.comhttps://www.teravisiontech.com/
March 5, 2026Episode 8349 min
Episode 83: Putting the Human Back into Human Capital | Featuring Mitch McDermott
Hiring is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — decisions a leader makes.In this episode of the People Development Podcast, we sit down with Mitch McDermott, founder of Talent Ascension Group, to explore how a human-centered approach to hiring transforms the search, team building, and long-term organizational success.Rather than focusing only on resumes and job descriptions, Mitch shares how leaders can uncover what truly matters: alignment between a person’s goals, values, and the role they’re stepping into. When leaders create space for real conversation, they move beyond rehearsed answers and begin to see the signals that actually predict success.In this episode, we discuss:
Why interviews fail when they become scripted performances
How asking candidates about themselves reveals whether they want a job or a career
The importance of aligning personal goals with role expectations early in the process
How unexpected, unscripted questions uncover authentic responses
Why the interviewer sets the tone for honesty and transparency
The risk of premature promotions and internal bottlenecks that stall growth
Why sometimes the best leadership decision is giving ideas time to breathe
Mitch also breaks down the three variables of hiring every leader must balance:Quality • Experience • BudgetYou can’t maximize all three at the same time. Great leaders succeed by making intentional trade-offs.At Living Water Consulting, we believe businesses grow strongest when leaders build systems, culture, and teams that thrive with them—but don’t depend on them.Guest: Mitch McDermott
Founder, Talent Ascension Group
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mitch-mcdermott
Website: talentascension.com
Discover more leadership insights and resources at www.consultlivingwater.com, and explore how we help organizations strengthen leadership, strategy, and systems to build self-sustaining businesses.
February 5, 2026Episode 821 hr 12 min
Episode 82: AI Can’t Replace This with Author, Joey Coleman
What if the biggest competitive advantage in your business isn’t technology—but how well you treat people?In this episode of the People Development Podcast, we’re joined by Joey Coleman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Never Lose a Customer Again and Never Lose an Employee Again, for a powerful conversation on employee experience, and why human connection still drives the best outcomes.Joey shares practical insights on:
Why people need to feel heard and valued to stay engaged
How empathy gaps erode trust with employees and customers
The hidden cost of prioritizing AI over human skills
Why leadership requires consistent practice, not one-time effort
You’ll also hear Joey unpack his 8 Phases of the Employee Journey, a framework that helps leaders intentionally guide employees from first impression to long-term advocacy.Bottom line: AI can assist your systems—but only people can build trust, loyalty, and culture.🎧 If this episode resonates, please like, share, and leave a review to help other leaders find the show. 🤝 Join our online community to continue the conversation and grow alongside purpose-driven leaders (click "Let's Talk" on our website). 🌊 Visit www.consultlivingwater.com to discover how we help executives build businesses that thrive with them—but don’t depend on them.Guest: Joey Coleman 🌐 joeycoleman.com#LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #EmployeeRetention #Culture #Empathy #BusinessSystems #PeopleDevelopmentPodcast
January 14, 2026Episode 8147 min
Episode 81: Surrender to Lead with Author Jessica Kriegel
What if better leadership starts with surrender?In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners and co-author of Surrender to Lead, to explore why surrender isn’t weakness—it’s a leadership advantage. Harrison and Jessica discuss everything from what surrendering means (and *spoiler alert* it doesn't mean giving up), all the way to what culture really is.You’ll walk away with practical insights and simple micro-shifts you can apply this week to lead with greater clarity, humility, and impact.Explore Jessica's book at: surrendertolead.comCheck out Culture Partners at: culturepartners.comLearn more about building people-first, self-sustaining organizations at consultlivingwater.com
December 9, 2025Episode 801 hr 9 min
Episode 80: Mind Killer framework with former Navy Seal Commander Chris Irwin
In this episode, Harrison Tash talks with former Navy SEAL Commander Chris Irwin about why “sucking it up” isn’t a sustainable strategy — and how the Mind Killer Framework reveals five patterns that quietly limit our leadership: Oblivion, Storytelling, Fear, Suppression, and Stagnation.Chris also shares the ARROW Framework — practical antidotes that build mental fitness through small, consistent reps: Awareness, Reframing, Regulation, Openness, and Wonder. Together, these tools help us shift from reactive to regulated and from stuck to growing.______________________________________________________________________________SPECIAL INVITATION: Get free access to our private online community — normally a $1,000 program — where we train owners and leaders to step up, take charge, and run the business with greater consistency. Email us at connect@consultlivingwater.comIf this conversation resonates, leave a review or connect with us — we’d love to hear your thoughts. Learn more about how we help leaders build a business that thrives with you, but doesn’t depend on you, at consultlivingwater.com.For More on Mental Fitness, contact Chris!raresense.com • thischrisirwin.comchris@raresense.com
November 6, 2025Episode 7955 min
Episode 79: Beat Your Brain Bully with The Famous, Lynn Smith
Featuring Lynn Smith — Media Strategist, Former NBC/CNN Anchor and Producer, and Founder of Lynn Smith Media & CommunicationsBefore you say a word, the room already feels your energy. That energy speaks louder than your credentials — it tells people whether you’re someone they can trust, follow, and work with.In this powerful episode, Lynn Smith, a transformative media and communications strategist and former national news anchor for NBC, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News, joins us to redefine confidence. With over 15 years in top American newsrooms — hosting programs like Early Today Show and Weekend Express — Lynn brings deep insight into what it means to beat your "brain bully," show up with clarity, presence, and authenticity.Lynn introduces her 4-Part Magnetic Framework (C.O.D.E.), a practical guide for leaders who want to speak with impact:If your goal is to show up as your most authentic, confident self — in leadership, communication, or life — this episode is your playbook.👉 Learn more about Lynn’s work at lynnsmith.com and check out some of her free resources here. 👉 Discover how Living Water Consulting helps leaders build confidence through systems and culture at consultlivingwater.com and book a free call here. #Confidence #Leadership #Communication #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #LivingWaterConsulting #LynnSmith #HarrisonTash
October 7, 2025Episode 7849 min
Episode 78: Getting Over Performance Theater with Author Radhika Dutt
Is your strategy suffering from common ailments that keep you stuck in performance mode? In this episode, we sit down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, to diagnose the "product diseases" that derail even the best teams—from pivotitis to obsessive sales disorder to strategic swelling.Radhika introduces her OHL framework (Objectives, Hypothesis & Learnings) for puzzle-solving product strategy that cuts through the noise and gets you building with real clarity and purpose.Tune in to discover how to move beyond the theater and start creating strategy and products driven by vision, not just reaction.Resources:🔗 Learn more: https://consultlivingwater.com 🔗 Email us at connect@consultlivingwater.com 🔗 Connect with Radhika: https://rdutt.com
September 9, 2025Episode 771 hr 7 min
Episode 77: Build The Outcomes You Want with Author, Craig Gauthier
Want Better Results? Build Better Skills. The outcomes we desire—growth, progress, confidence—are rarely out of reach. They're just on the other side of specific skills. In this episode, Harrison and strategist & author, Craig Gauthier, explore how with the right awareness and framework, anyone can learn the skills that drive the results they want.Craig reveals three distinct categories of essential skills—tactical, meta, and strategic—and introduces the C.O.D.E. framework that maps the four stages of learning and mastery.Learning is a journey—but it's a journey you can map and accelerate. Tune in to discover which stage you're in and how to navigate your path to mastery.📌 Learn more: consultlivingwater.com📧 Connect with us: connect@consultlivingwater.com🤝 In partnership with: craigg.me
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