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The Dr. Ginny Show explores what it takes to continuously elevate as a leader in a world of relentless disruption. I’m Dr. Ginny Baro, CEO of ExecutiveBound® and leadership advisor. Our beliefs shape our behaviors, and ultimately our results, and leadership begins with self-leadership. While disruption is the catalyst, elevation is the choice. Join us for practical insights to lead yourself, your team, and your organization powerfully. Learn more at our FREE Inner Circle: ExecutiveBound.com/innercircle.

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November 9, 202633 min

264: How to Tap into the Latino Economic Powerhouse with Eduardo Arabu

U.S. Latinos generated $4.4 trillion in economic output in 2024. On its own, that would rank as the world’s fourth-largest economy. How well do companies’ investment and talent decisions reflect this opportunity? Dr. Ginny Baro welcomes Eduardo Arabu, an award-winning association executive and CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC), to explore opportunities in the U.S. Hispanic/Latino market and the preparation companies and individuals need as work evolves. Eduardo connects cultural competency and market research with corporate priorities. Dr. Ginny brings her experience in financial services, technology, and executive coaching to the human side of change, including how leaders develop themselves while preparing their teams. Our listeners will explore: Where companies may overlook Latino market opportunities. How company support and individual initiative contribute to AI readiness. How education, professional experience, and peer relationships prepare leaders for growth. The episode connects naturally with ExecutiveBound’s Continuous Elevation™ philosophy: preparing leaders and teams to navigate change, strengthen alignment, and execute to drive sustainable business results. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your trusted network. Eduardo Arabu is an award-winning association executive who has served as CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) since 2019. Under his leadership, NHCC brings together corporate leaders, including executives from Fortune companies and organizations, to exchange insights, share best practices, and advance strategies that strengthen corporate engagement and drive business performance with the U.S. Hispanic/Latino market. Through thought leadership, strategic collaboration, and meaningful connections, NHCC helps organizations elevate their workplace and marketplace strategies to unlock growth opportunities and competitiveness. To connect with Eduardo, email him at earabu@nhcchq.org and follow him on LinkedIn. To learn more about the NHCC, visit https://www.nhcchq.org/ . 📩 Email: earabu@nhcchq.org 🌐 Website: https://www.nhcchq.org/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardoarabu/ ABOUT THE DR. GINNY SHOW The Dr. Ginny Show explores how senior leaders and executives continuously elevate themselves, their teams, and their organizations in a world of constant change and disruption. Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate: https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from ExecutiveBound: https://www.executivebound.com/events Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request . I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation. About Our Distinguished Guest

October 26, 202639 min

263: How to Protect Your People Before Cybercriminals Exploit Their Trust

What happens when a cybercriminal uses someone you trust to gain access to your information? AI-powered impersonation, voice cloning, and deepfake scams are making it increasingly difficult to distinguish legitimate communications from cybercriminal deception, even for experienced professionals. For senior leaders and executives, protecting an organization requires more than technology and traditional cybersecurity awareness training. In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show , Dr. Ginny Baro welcomes Robert Siciliano, a cybersecurity and identity theft prevention expert with more than 30 years of experience in physical security and cybersecurity. Robert shares how a convincing phone call from someone impersonating Google Security nearly compromised his own account, revealing how easily cybercriminals exploit our natural instinct to trust. Together, they explore why organizations may be overlooking one of their greatest opportunities to prevent cyberattacks: helping employees protect themselves and their families first, so the security habits they develop carry into the workplace. In this episode, listeners will discover: How cybercriminals use social engineering, phishing, and AI-powered impersonation to deceive even experienced professionals. Why traditional cybersecurity training may fall short and how personally relevant education can strengthen employee awareness and judgment. How senior leaders can help their teams develop practical security habits that protect their families, colleagues, and organizations. For executives in financial services, technology, and other highly regulated industries, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on protecting organizational trust while developing the judgment needed to navigate increasingly sophisticated threats. It also reflects ExecutiveBound®'s philosophy of Continuous Elevation™: Elevate yourself. Elevate your team. Elevate your organization. About Our Distinguished Guest Our guest, Robert Siciliano, is a #1 best-selling author of five books, including Identity Theft Privacy , and a cybersecurity and identity theft prevention expert whose mission is to inform, educate, and empower individuals to override the instinctual default to trust and replace it with a Strategic Human Firewall™ . To Connect with Robert: 📩 Email: robert@robertsiciliano.com 🌐 Website: https://protectnowllc.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsiciliano/ ABOUT THE DR. GINNY SHOW The Dr. Ginny Show explores how senior leaders and executives continuously elevate themselves, their teams, and their organizations in a world of constant change and disruption. Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate: https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request . I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

October 13, 202638 min

262: How to Lead AI Transformation While Keeping Teams Engaged

As AI changes how we work, you may find yourself leading a transformation while still trying to understand what it will mean for you and your team. You may need to implement an AI initiative, encourage adoption, and deliver results while your team navigates changing roles, responsibilities, and ways of working. How do you get the implementation over the line and make the transformation work? In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, I speak with Dawn Stallwood, who brings nearly three decades of M&A experience to our conversation. Together, we explore what M&A can teach us about leading AI transformation while keeping our teams engaged and developing the human capabilities our organizations will continue to need. You’ll learn: ✔️ How to move from AI implementation and adoption to actual value creation ✔️ How to protect the experiences that develop judgment, discernment, and future leaders ✔️ How listening to learn and practicing humanity can help you lead your team through change You’ll walk away with a clearer perspective on what your team may be experiencing and how you can lead the transformation while continuing to develop the human capabilities your organization will need as the work evolves. That’s Continuous Elevation™. About Our Distinguished Guest Dawn Stallwood, based in England, is a chief integrity officer, corporate leadership counsel, notary public, and creator of the Beautiful Leadership framework and book. With nearly three decades of international experience, including extensive M&A experience, Dawn advises boards, investors, founders, and senior leaders through deals, growth, crisis, and succession. To Connect with Dawn: 📩 Email: dawn.stallwood@floodlightbusiness.com🌐 Website: https://floodlightbusiness.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/impactwithintegrity ABOUT THE DR. GINNY SHOW The Dr. Ginny Show explores how senior leaders and executives continuously elevate themselves, their teams, and their organizations in a world of constant change and disruption. Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate: https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from ExecutiveBound: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ Claim your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your leadership journey: https://www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request . I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

September 28, 202630 min

261: How to Engage Your Team and Avoid Making Them Shrink with Bridget Smith

What happens when an employee who once brought energy, ideas, and initiative to the team starts pulling back? Sometimes what looks like employee disengagement may have started with an everyday interaction. A comment from a leader can unintentionally cause someone to question whether their ideas are valued, whether they should speak up, or whether there is room for them to grow. In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show , Dr. Ginny Baro talks with Bridget Smith, author of Why Did You Say That? Five Things That Managers Say That Stifle Creativity , about leadership communication mistakes that can quietly affect confidence, creativity, and employee engagement. Drawing on more than 30 years in corporate America, Bridget shares five common phrases leaders use, often with no ill intent, and what employees may hear when those words land differently than expected. For senior leaders, the conversation goes beyond choosing better words. It raises a larger question: What are people learning about their value, ideas, and potential from the way they are being led? Listeners will learn: How everyday leadership communication can cause talented employees to pull back or stop speaking up What leaders can say instead when they need to challenge an idea, redirect someone, or encourage a different approach How to create an environment where employees feel valued, contribute their ideas, and continue growing As organizations navigate AI, transformation, and constant disruption, leaders need people willing to think differently, contribute their judgment, and challenge old ways of working. Continuous Elevation™ requires leaders to examine not only what needs to change in the business, but also how their own leadership behaviors may need to evolve. About Bridget Smith Bridget Smith brings more than 30 years of corporate experience across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and governance. She is a regional sales manager in biotech and the author of Why Did You Say That? Five Things That Managers Say That Stifle Creativity. Her work examines how everyday leadership language can affect the people we lead and how greater awareness can help leaders create environments where people feel seen, valued, heard, and able to contribute. Connect with Bridget: 📩 bridgett1881@gmail.com 🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgettsmith2911 ABOUT THE DR. GINNY SHOW The Dr. Ginny Show explores how senior leaders and executives continuously elevate themselves, their teams, and their organizations in a world of constant change and disruption. Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate: https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request . I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

September 14, 202630 min

260: How Can Leaders Improve Emotional Intelligence for Better Communication?

What if the behavior you’re trying to change isn’t the real issue? In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show , Dr. Ginny Baro talks with Coach Monique DeMonaco about how emotional intelligence helps leaders better understand themselves and others, communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, and respond differently when challenges arise. Coach Monique shares her own compelling story of growing up with undiagnosed learning disabilities and seizures while being labeled lazy, unambitious, and not good enough. Her experience offers a powerful example of how easy it is to respond to what we see without understanding what may be driving the behavior. This conversation also explores why emotional intelligence is far more than a “soft skill.” Being knowledgeable in your field can only take you so far if you cannot communicate effectively, connect with others, create buy-in, regulate your emotions, or recover when something doesn’t go as planned. In this episode, you will explore: 🔹 How to improve emotional intelligence and self-awareness by looking beyond behavior to the thoughts, beliefs, experiences, and patterns that may be driving it. 🔹 How emotional intelligence improves communication and relationships , including the ability to listen, understand others, create connection, and communicate in ways others can receive. 🔹 How to build confidence and resilience after failure and why allowing others to work through challenges can be an important part of developing both. After more than 20 years working in emotional intelligence, Coach Monique says she still works on her own EQ. Dr. Ginny agrees: there is always a next level for EQ. It’s an ongoing practice of awareness, growth, and Continuous Elevation™ . About Coach Monique DeMonaco Coach Monique DeMonaco is an executive, leadership, and career coach, emotional intelligence expert, author, Rapid Transformational Therapy practitioner, and professional speaker. For more than 20 years, she has combined brain science and emotional intelligence to help others understand and change the patterns affecting how they show up. She is also the founder of EQ Wize, an online learning platform. Listeners of The Dr. Ginny Show receive 10% off EQ Wize courses using code DrGinny . Connect with Coach Monique: 📩 monique@coachmonique.com🌐 www.coachmonique.com/contact 🌐 EQ Wize: www.eqwize.com 💼 www.linkedin.com/in/moniquedemonaco/ Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate: https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Claim your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your leadership journey: https://www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request . I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

September 1, 202628 min

259: How To Build a Leadership Playbook That Performs Under Pressure with Andrew Johnson

How do you build a leadership playbook that performs under pressure? In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show Podcast , Dr. Ginny Baro sits down with Andrew Johnson, founder of Iron Strategy Labs , to explore how leaders build a leadership playbook that turns strategy into execution and helps organizations perform under pressure . A strategy can look strong on paper and still fail in execution. The difference often comes down to what happens before the pressure arrives: the standards leaders establish, the systems they build, the preparation they require, and the coaching they provide. Strong organizations are designed to perform without depending on individual heroes or knowledge that exists only in someone's head. Andrew brings a unique perspective from the world of professional sports, where preparation, accountability, coaching, recovery, and performance standards are built into the operating model. The conversation explores what senior leaders and executive teams can learn from that environment and what it takes to make execution more consistent when the stakes are high. The conversation also examines how AI, organizational complexity, growth, transformation, and changing roles are reshaping the capabilities leaders need. This connects directly to Continuous Elevation™ : as leadership responsibilities, organizations, and business conditions evolve, the systems that support performance must evolve with them. Listen to this episode to: Close the strategy execution gap by connecting strategy to decisions, behaviors, and ownership. Build systems that scale without depending on individual heroes or knowledge held by one person. Prepare leaders to perform under pressure through standards, coaching, decision-making, and recovery. About Our Distinguished Guest Andrew Johnson is the founder of Iron Strategy Labs , a strategy and advisory firm helping organisations build the capability to execute when the pressure is on. A strategist, board adviser, and author, Andrew works with boards, CEOs, and executive teams on strategy, transformation, organisational performance, and the operating systems that turn ambition into repeatable results. He is the author of Iron Sharpens Iron: How Borrowing from the Pro Sports Playbook Can Give Businesses the Winning Edge , which explores what business leaders can learn from elite sporting environments about preparation, standards, accountability, and performance under pressure. 🌐 Iron Strategy Labs: ironstrategylabs.com 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrew-johnson-82a12629/ 📩 ExecutiveBound: info@executivebound.com Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate: https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request . I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

August 17, 202633 min

258: How Do Successful Leaders Build Executive Presence That Lasts with Elizabeth Lewis

How is your executive presence evolving as your leadership responsibilities grow? In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show Podcast , Dr. Ginny Baro sits down with Elizabeth Lewis, MBA, CEO and Founder of Brand, Style & Bloom , to explore how to build executive presence , strengthen your personal brand, increase leadership visibility and influence, and become more intentional about how others experience you as a leader. As our responsibilities expand, more people may experience our leadership without knowing the history behind what we have accomplished. That makes how we communicate who we are and the value we bring increasingly important. Elizabeth brings a unique perspective through visual intelligence : how color, prints, patterns, fabrics, and silhouettes can affect how we feel and how we project ourselves to others. We also explore self-advocacy, making our contributions visible, and building a personal brand and leadership reputation that can continue to serve us throughout our careers. For me, this connects directly to Continuous Elevation™ . As our careers, responsibilities, and business conditions evolve, we must continue to elevate how we communicate, influence, build relationships, and show up. Listen to this episode to: Think differently about executive presence and what it communicates about you as a leader. Explore visual intelligence and how your physical presence influences how others experience you. Strengthen your personal brand, visibility, and influence as your responsibilities grow. Consider the leadership reputation you're building and how it can serve you throughout your career. About Our Distinguished Guest Elizabeth Lewis, MBA is the CEO and Founder of Brand, Style & Bloom , a personal brand strategist and stylist, speaker, and author of Dress Your Brand: Use Your Wardrobe to Elevate, Stand Out, and Achieve Your Boldest Vision . She helps women founders and leaders dress with intention for success and brings a unique perspective to executive presence, personal branding, visual intelligence, and leadership visibility. 📩 Email: elizabeth@brandstylebloom.com 🌐 Brand, Style & Bloom: www.brandstylebloom.com 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-lewis-63a3b018/ Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request . I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

August 3, 202631 min

257: How Better Health Can Improve Leadership Performance with Jessica Van Antoine

What if one of the greatest influences on your leadership has nothing to do with learning another strategy? In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show Podcast , "How Better Health Can Improve Leadership Performance with Jessica Van Antoine," Dr. Ginny sits down with Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Founder of Phoenix Functional Health, Jessica Van Antoine, to explore a question every leader should ask: How much does your health influence the way you lead? Today's leaders face constant demands. They navigate uncertainty, make high-stakes decisions, lead through change, and support others while often putting their own well-being last. Over time, fatigue, poor sleep, chronic stress, low energy, and difficulty focusing become so common that many leaders begin to accept them as part of success. Rather than treating health as a personal priority that can wait until work slows down, this conversation explores why physical and mental well-being are fundamental to leadership effectiveness. Drawing from Jessica's experience helping high-performing professionals uncover the hidden stressors affecting their health, this episode offers a different perspective on what it truly takes to lead with clarity, resilience, and sustained performance. • Discover how your health shapes the way you think, lead, and make decisions. • Learn how to recognize early signs that may be limiting your focus, energy, and leadership effectiveness. • Gain practical insights for building the resilience and capacity needed to lead at your best over the long term. This episode is especially valuable for executives, senior leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals who want to strengthen their leadership performance while sustaining their energy, focus, and well-being. Rather than offering another conversation about productivity or performance, this episode explores one of leadership's most overlooked advantages: investing in your health to become a stronger, more resilient leader. Jessica Van Antoine is the Founder of Phoenix Functional Health and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She helps high-performing female founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals uncover hidden stressors affecting their energy, focus, and resilience. Through personalized functional health strategies, Jessica empowers her clients to optimize their health so they can grow their businesses, expand their impact, and perform at their best without working harder. 📩 jessica@phoenixfunctionalhealth.com 🌐 Phoenix Functional Health - https://phoenixfunctionalhealth.com/ 💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-van-antoine-fdnp Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request . I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

July 20, 202633 min

256: What Strong Leaders Know About Leading Before There Is Proof with Lisa Pagotto

Leadership rarely comes with certainty. Yet many leaders believe they must have every answer before making the next decision. In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show Podcast, "What Strong Leaders Know About Leading Before There Is Proof with Lisa Pagotto," Dr. Ginny sits down with entrepreneur, founder, and disruptive leadership advocate Lisa Pagotto to explore a question every leader eventually faces: What happens when the right decision comes long before the evidence does? In an era defined by rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, and constant disruption, waiting for certainty often becomes the greatest risk of all. Rather than offering another conversation about confidence or resilience, this episode examines the deeper leadership qualities that enable people to move forward with conviction, remain grounded in their values, and continue growing through uncertainty. Drawing from Lisa's experience building an award-winning business in one of the world's most unpredictable industries, this conversation offers timeless leadership insights that extend far beyond entrepreneurship. It challenges conventional thinking about courage, trust, resilience, and personal growth, while inviting leaders to reflect on how they show up when outcomes are still unknown. Listen to this episode to: Discover why many leadership decisions are made before success is guaranteed. Learn how conviction, values, and personal growth strengthen leadership. Gain practical insights for leading with confidence through uncertainty. This episode is especially valuable for executives, senior leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals navigating organizational change, career growth, or high stakes decisions. Rather than offering another leadership formula, this conversation explores what it takes to make sound decisions, earn trust, and lead confidently when the path forward isn't clear. Lisa Pagotto is the founder of Crooked Compass , a multi-award-winning travel company recognized for creating immersive educational journeys to some of the world's most remote destinations. A globally respected entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and leadership advocate, Lisa developed the FIRE Framework , a practical model for disruptive leadership, sustainable growth, and leading with conviction before certainty exists. Her work helps leaders challenge conventional thinking, embrace intentional disruption, and build organizations grounded in courage, integrity, resilience, and continuous evolution. 📩 Email: lisa@lisapagotto.com🌐 Website: www.lisapagotto.com 💼 LinkedIn: Lisa Pagotto ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Dr. Ginny Show Podcast , leave a review, and share it with a colleague or leader who would benefit from the conversation. ⭐ Looking for ways to grow and lead? Schedule a 15-minute Cyber Coffee with Dr. Ginny to explore your leadership challenges: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ Planning an event? Learn more about Dr. Ginny's keynote speaking and leadership programs: https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Join the ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore leadership events, executive development resources, and learning opportunities: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ Discover Dr. Ginny's books, Healing Leadership and Fearless Women at Work : www.executivebound.com/books ⭐ Connect with Dr. Ginny on LinkedIn and join a growing community of executive leaders: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational advice. Please consult qualified professionals regarding your specific circumstances.

July 6, 202627 min

255: How to Protect Relationships and Results During Business Conflict with Felicia Harris Hoss

Every difficult conversation creates a choice. You can react from pressure, assumptions, and emotion or you can respond with the clarity that strengthens trust, protects relationships, and drives better business results. In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show Podcast, How to Protect Relationships and Results During Business Conflict with Felicia Hariss Hoss, Dr. Ginny sits down with nationally recognized mediator Felicia Harris Hoss to explore why the most important leadership happenlong before a conflict reaches the boardroom, HR, or the courtroom. For you and senior leaders navigating organizational change, workplace tension, and high-stakes decisions, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on one of leadership's most overlooked competitive advantages: the ability to think clearly when the pressure is highest. If you're responsible for leading talent, shaping culture, or making decisions that affect your organization's future, this episode will challenge the way you approach conflict, communication, and executive leadership. Build greater trust and stronger relationships during difficult workplace conversations Make better leadership decisions by recognizing the thinking patterns that often derail judgment Lead conflict with greater confidence, emotional intelligence, and long-term business impact This conversation will leave you with practical insights you can immediately apply to your leadership. About Our Distinguished Guest Felicia Harris Hoss is a nationally recognized mediator, business conflict strategist, and former commercial trial attorney with nearly three decades of experience helping executives navigate high-stakes business disputes. After more than twenty years in the courtroom, she shifted her practice to mediation, helping organizations resolve conflict before it becomes costly litigation. Her work focuses on cognitive bias, executive decision-making, and building stronger business relationships through strategic conflict resolution. 📩 felicia@harrishosspllc.com 🌐 https://harrishosspllc.com/ 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-harris-hoss/ Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle : https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request . I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation. In this episode, you'll discover how to: