What if the whisper you keep ignoring is actually your invitation to transformation?

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer sits down with Amy Lessinger — former President of RE/MAX, billion-dollar brokerage builder, strategist to top executives, and author of The Irreversible Steps. Amy shares the pivotal choices that shaped her career and life, including the bold decision to sell her company without knowing what would come next.

Together, they unpack:

• How to recognize and answer the “whisper” calling you forward
• The five steps to making lasting, transformational change
• Why staying stuck costs more than taking the leap
• How leaders and allies can use this framework to champion others
  
  

This is a conversation about courage, growth, and designing a life by choice — not default. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take your next step, this is it.

🎧 Connect with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer:

Website: https://www.bentzenperformancepartners.com/

LinkedIn: @drcynthiabentzenmercer

Instagram: @drcynthiabentzenmercer

Either you’re moving the pieces—or you’re the one being moved. In this bold and energizing episode, Dr. Cynthia sits down with powerhouse executive advisor Christy Rutherford, a former U.S. Coast Guard commander, Harvard grad, and author of 12 books who has helped leaders worldwide generate over $421 million in raises and revenue.

From breaking barriers as one of only 13 Black women to ever reach commander rank, to building a global reputation for creating million-dollar executives, Christy shares the mindset shifts and strategies that turn ambition into unstoppable success.

Key themes you’ll hear:

• Why women often “emote” while men “execute”—and how to flip the script
• A simple 3x3 self-care recipe that rescues high-achievers from burnout
• The real rules of office politics (and why ignoring them will cost you)
• How to identify your unique value proposition and turn it into a promotion or pay raise
  
  

Christy’s no-nonsense wisdom will challenge you to stop waiting for permission and start playing to win. If you’ve been craving clarity, courage, and a concrete path forward—this conversation is your wake-up call.

🎙 Connect with Christy:
Website: https://www.christyrutherford.com
Instagram: @christy.rutherford

🎙 Connect with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer:
LinkedIn: Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
Website: https://www.drcynthiabm.com