• CSS RERUN -- Gold Medals to Grand Goals: Redefining Success Beyond the Rink
    2025/12/10
    This episode of "C-Suite Success," dives into the compelling journey of Doug Ladret, a two-time Olympian whose early realization of success came at just 12 years old, winning his first gold medal at the British Columbia Regional Championships. Despite not having a passion for figure skating, Doug's exceptional skills propelled him to excellence. This episode explores the profound lessons of sacrifice and support and the necessity of teamwork within competitive environments. Doug's transition from athlete to coach brought transformative changes to Arizona's skating scene, emphasizing the importance of training, nutrition, and cultivating a competitive mindset. Today, Doug views his role in the people industry, impacting communities by transforming houses into homes, underlining that true success lies in the positive changes we foster in others' lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • CSS 071 -- From Broadway to the Boardroom – Scaling Passion into Impact
    2025/12/03
    This episode of C-Suite Success shines the spotlight on Jessica Radetsky, Founder and Executive Director of Broadway Hearts, as we explore how she combined her Broadway career into a nationwide nonprofit that brought the healing power of music to children and families in hospitals across the U.S. Jessica shared the journey of scaling a grassroots initiative into an organization with over 100 performers and partnerships in more than 50 hospitals, revealing the leadership lessons, strategic decisions, and mission-driven mindset that fueled its growth. From inspiring stories of impact to practical insights for turning passion into purpose, this conversation is a masterclass for executives and founders in building meaningful, sustainable, highly-impactful organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • CSS RERUN -- Never Eat Alone…and Never Lead Alone: A Winning Formula for High-Performing Teams
    2025/11/27
    In this exclusive C-Suite Success interview, Keith Ferrazzi, a renowned executive team coach, best-selling author, and one of the world’s most influential voices on leadership, shares how his journey from Pittsburgh’s steel town struggles to the global stage shaped his relentless pursuit of purpose. Keith reveals how scarcity, insecurity, and vulnerability became catalysts for empathy, authenticity, and the revolutionary concept of co-elevation; which reaffirms team commitment to push one another higher and never let each other fail. Drawing on 25 years of research and practice with some of the world’s most notable leaders, Keith unpacks the shifts that transform mediocre teams into high-performing powerhouses, the necessity of candor in service of a shared mission, and why true success comes not from silos, but from collective accountability. This is a candid conversation about leadership, challenge, and purpose—and why the journey is only just beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 分
  • CSS RERUN -- Having the Opportunity to Say NO
    2025/11/19
    The word 'No' is often seen as negative, but for David Meerman Scott, it's a source of empowerment and choice. In this insightful interview, we explore David's unique path to redefining success. While he once measured success by traditional standards, David broke new ground as an early advocate of content marketing. He encourages others to openly share their passions and personalities to shape their personal brands, the three distinct stages of his career, his personal definition of success, and reveals the company he calls "the most destructive company on the planet." Join us as David shares wisdom on embracing 'No,' finding true success, and navigating the evolving landscape of personal branding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 分
  • CSS 070 -- Success By Design: Lessons in Leadership, Culture, and Disruption
    2025/11/12
    In this inspiring episode of C-Suite Success, Tricia Benn sits down with George Parente, CEO of DTG Consulting Solutions, to explore what true leadership and success look like in the modern business world. With over 25 years at DTG, rising from CFO to CEO, George shares how he has built a culture that retains talent for decades, navigates disruptions from crises to AI-driven industry changes, and continually invests in lifelong learning. From his Amazon bestseller In Their Shoes to his hands-on approach in shaping people and processes, George reveals the strategies, mindset, and values that define sustainable success, both for himself and the teams he leads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 分
  • CSS RERUN -- Success vs. Disruption: Striking the Right Balance in Business & Leadership
    2025/11/05
    Success isn’t a fixed destination -- it’s a journey defined by impact, adaptability, and knowing when to disrupt and when to refine. On this episode, Elaine Eisenman, Managing Director at Saeje Advisors, shares her perspective on why success is less about chasing titles and more about solving real challenges. From her wake-up moment as an EVP, to finding your voice to her belief that not all disruption is necessary, Elaine challenges conventional wisdom on leadership, perseverance, and strategic growth. We’ll explore the balance between opportunism and preparation, the overlooked role of "non-sexy" industries in driving economic growth, and why AI should be a tool, not a replacement, for human decision-making. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that redefines what it means to lead with intention and impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 分
  • CSS 069 -- Disrupting the System Without Compromising Your Values
    2025/10/29
    This episode of C-Suite Success features CJ Davidson, the co-founder & CEO of Proxy Financial, in a powerful conversation about integrity, disruption, and redefining what success really means in the financial industry. CJ shares how his journey --from swimming upstream in a cutthroat system to founding Proxy -- was born from a simple but radical question: What if we could build careers and lives we actually imagined for ourselves? He opens up about the patience it takes to build “the Proxy Way,” the lessons learned from focusing on purpose over profit, and the deep human connection that drives his mission. With authenticity at the core, CJ reminds us that doing the right thing, leading with integrity, and empowering others isn’t just good business; it’s the only path to lasting success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 分
  • CSS RERUN -- Running the Long Game Through Vision, Resilience & Reinvention
    2025/10/22
    In this inspiring episode, Debra McGuire President & CEO of the Private Directors Association, shares her powerful journey from chasing gold on the track -- where her high school goal was to beat none other than a highly-decorated former Olympian -- to redefining success after a devastating injury. She unpacks how learning to pivot, embrace fresh perspectives, and rebuild from the ground up became her greatest life lessons. Now, as a mission-driven leader representing over 3,500 members in the private sector, Debra champions the critical role private companies play in driving economic growth, innovation, and employment. With decades in the nonprofit world and a deep commitment to service, she brings a clear-eyed view on disruption, transformation, and what it truly means to succeed—not just by winning, but by getting back up, evolving, and lifting others along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 分