Dr. Steve Anderson is a storyteller and a lifelong learner who is deeply committed to helping leaders grow. Born out of deep seeded curiosity and passion, Steve launched his podcast as a vehicle for interviewing accomplished leaders who excel in building cultures and developing teams that create impact and deliver value to customers, employees and stakeholders. In this capacity, he is able to tap into his experience as a CEO of a $75 million-dollar company and a 39 year career as a Physical Therapist to ask questions that produce answers for those at all levels – from entry level professionals to seasoned executives – can learn from and build upon. Steve is known for interviewing guests from a wide range of backgrounds and digging deep to find “Pearls of Wisdom” that can be put into practice as professionals look to learn and grow. Steve is an Executive Coach at Orange Dot Coaching.
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November 14, 202659 min
Lee Caraher, Good Teams Talk, Good Teams Listen
Lee Caraher is a communication strategist, CEO of Double Forte, and author who helps leaders and teams talk to each other better so work doesn’t suck. With 25+ years advising organizations through change, growth, and conflict, she’s known for helping leaders deliver clear, honest messages that actually land. Lee is the author of Millennials & Management and The Boomerang Principle , and a sought-after speaker on leadership, communication, and workplace effectiveness.
November 9, 202658 min
TJ Sweet, Gratitude is a Leadership Focus That Helps Define Your Purpose
TJ Sweet spent 23 years inside the organizations he now speaks to. The leaders who have the privilege of leading teams, navigating pressure, and learning firsthand what it costs when people lose the human connection to their work, their purpose, and each other. Today, he brings that experience to stages across the country for organizations such as Centene, Veterans United, Central Bank, Shelter Insurance, and HFMA Region 8. TJ does not motivate audiences. He gives them a lens that changes what they see. And the leaders who experience his keynotes do not just leave inspired; they leave seeing their people, their purpose, and their work in a way they cannot unsee. He is the author of Practice Gratitude: Find Joy and Grateful Leadership , and the host of the Living the Sweet Life podcast.
November 3, 20261 hr 0 min
Isolde Rafferty, Strong Storytelling is a Leadership Tool That Can Be Impactful and Can Literally Change Lives
Isolde Raftery is the managing editor of KUOW, where she oversees a large team of editors and reporters. She is also the host and co-creator of Adults in the Room , a deeply reported narrative podcast that has been downloaded nearly three million times. Raftery previously served as KUOW’s online managing editor, investigations editor, and a reporter. Before joining the station in 2013, she reported for NBC News Digital and The New York Times, where she was a fellow on the Metro desk, as well as for the Columbian and Skagit Valley Herald in Washington state. Raftery was born in Ireland to an Irish dad and French mom before moving with her family to Seattle. She attended James A. Garfield High School and Barnard College at Columbia University, where she was managing editor of the Columbia Daily Spectator. She later earned a fully funded master’s degree in Literary Nonfiction from the University of Oregon.
October 30, 202643 min
Skye Donovan, PT, PhD, OCS, Dean of the College of Health and Education Marymount University, VP of the American Physical Therapy Association
Skye Donovan, PT, PhD, OCS is Dean of the College of Health and Education at Marymount University and a tenured Professor of Physical Therapy with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, healthcare, and organizational leadership. She has served in a variety of leadership roles, including Dean, program director, and national board member, guiding teams through growth, innovation, and strategic change. A board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, Dr. Donovan is an accomplished educator, researcher, and speaker whose work focuses on leadership development, educational innovation, community engagement, and preparing future healthcare professionals. She currently serves as the Vice President of the American Physical Therapy Association and has received national recognition for her contributions to the profession, including APTA's Societal Impact Award. Known for her practical, people-centered approach to leadership, Dr. Donovan is passionate about helping individuals and organizations build purpose-driven cultures that empower others to thrive.
October 25, 20261 hr 0 min
Marja Fox, Helping Business Leaders Thrive with Strategy That All Team Members Understand
Marja is a former Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company with broad strategy, business development and commercial operations expertise across multiple industries. Before turning independent, she was a VP of Marketing and Strategy & Business Development at Ecolab, responsible for growth strategy, innovation, new product launches, sales support and marketing communications of a $1B growth business. As an independent consultant, she focuses on strategy and facilitation. She has found that client service - helping them succeed - is where her heart is; it’s what gets her up in the morning. Marja's education is in the sciences. She holds a BS in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign . She brings her analytical background and ongoing drive to understand how things work to every project.
October 20, 20261 hr 1 min
Anthony Buccafurni, PT, DPT, From a Staff Physical Therapist to the CEO of one of the Largest Rehab Companies in the Nation
My guest today is Dr. Anthony Buccafurni, Chief Executive Officer of FOX Rehabilitation — the largest network of house-call physical therapy practices in the country. Anthony's path started as a treating clinician: he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University in 2002 and joined FOX in 2003 as a full-time therapist. From there, his rise through the organization was rapid — Regional Director, Senior Regional Director, Director of Clinical Operations, Chief Clinical Operations Officer, and Chief Operating Officer in 2020 — before being named CEO in May of 2025. Along the way, he led the expansion of FOX's footprint across New Jersey and used his change-management expertise to reorganize Quality Assurance, Professional Development, Sales, and Admissions. Today, he's also an outspoken advocate for the physical therapy profession, working with organizations like the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation on issues like falls prevention and Medicare reimbursement.
October 14, 202658 min
Zoe Krislock, Providing Systems with Empathy is the Role of a CEO
Today our guest, Zoe Krislock, who has spent nearly three decades leading some of the most recognizable consumer brands in the country — and now she's leading one of the most personal. Zoe built her career at developing brand and operations, starting out at Nordstrom and Gap before spending fourteen years at Nike, where she led business units across North America, Europe, and Greater China — at times overseeing nearly three billion dollars in combined revenue. In 2018, she stepped into her first CEO role at MiniLuxe, the ethical beauty and self-care brand, where she spent five years guiding the company through an IPO, a strategic acquisition, and the launch of its own product line. From there, she became President of Magnolia — the lifestyle brand built by Chip and Joanna Gaines — where she took on the challenge of scaling a company whose entire identity is rooted in authenticity and home. And now, she's taken on something entirely different: Zoe recently became CEO of StoryFlight Labs, a public benefit corporation building AI-powered communication tools for people with speech-limiting disabilities — a mission-driven pivot after a career spent building sneakers, salons, and home goods.
October 7, 202652 min
Jeff "Bones" Bonner, A Dailey Debrief is an Essential Leadership Tool
Think about the last time you walked away knowing you could have performed better. Most people assume experience leads to improvement, but it doesn’t. Improvement comes from reflection followed by adjustment. Today’s guest, Jeff “Bones” Bonner, is a keynote speaker and creator of The Debrief Advantage™, a principle-centered system for human performance. A former combat fighter pilot and Harvard-trained strategist, Jeff teaches leaders how to turn everyday experience into measurable progress through a simple debrief habit.
October 2, 202652 min
Curtis Sprouse, Turning Science and Technology into Viable Impactful Ventures
Curtis Sprouse is the founder of EurekaConnect and the Institute for Biomedical Entrepreneurship (IBE), where he helps leaders and teams outperform through strategic behavioral programs. With over 5,000 professionals coached and 200+ biomedical innovations advanced, Curtis specializes in turning science and technology into viable, impactful ventures. His programs have helped companies raise tens of millions in capital and bring real products to market. Curtis speaks on leadership, team building, personal development, and the future of business and society
September 28, 202639 min
Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, President of the American Physical Therapy Association
APTA President Kyle Covington is an associate professor and director of educational innovation and post-professional education for Duke University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, including the Faculty Development Residency accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residencies and Fellowships. Covington is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy. He earned a Bachelor of Science in health and exercise science from Wake Forest University, a doctor of physical therapy degree from Duke University, and a PhD in educational research and policy analysis in adult education from North Carolina State University. He has extensive experience in clinical and didactic curriculum development, with a focus on integrated collaborative learning models. His research explores clinical learning partnerships and best practices in educational assessment in health professions. Covington previously served as president of APTA North Carolina (2016-2019) and has been a delegate to APTA’s House of Delegates for 12 terms.
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