Kara Ryan, a communication strategist and Founder of Klyr Strategies, joined me to talk about the importance of clear and simple communication and why simplifying complex concepts can help a leader connect with an audience.

Ryan shared that one of the most common communication mistakes company leaders make is failing to involve communications teams early in major strategic decisions; which results in messaging that sounds inauthentic.

We also discussed how she's using AI to create an advisory board to help guide her new business. and how AI is creating new opportunities for independent work.

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In this episode, I discussed the life lessons endurance sports teach about discipline, resilience, leadership, and success with Jason Griggs, GEP of Global Software Sales at GEP Worldwide.

Jason shared how running marathons and competing in Ironman triathlons after a divorce at age 40 transformed his life and strengthened his 30-year sales career.

We talked about the importance of knowing your "why," embracing discomfort, and learning to love the process rather than just chasing outcomes.

Our conversation also covered leadership, motivation, parenting, and the value of discipline and hard work learned through experience.

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In this episode, I sit down with Eliza Christian, to discuss her journey from corporate healthcare to entrepreneurship and the launch of her AI-powered educational platform, CathyGPT.

We discuss:

• Lessons learned from multiple corporate layoffs
• How constant change growing up built resilience and adaptability
• The transition from corporate life to starting her own business
• Using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to create and manage content
• Why AI should be treated as a strategic tool — not a replacement for people
• The importance of curiosity and continuous learning in an AI-driven world

Eliza also shares how a random YouTube video inspired the idea behind CathyGPT and how she's building animated educational content in a unique and scalable way.