Meet Kristina Madden, Co-Founder and Chief People Officer at Executive Career Upgrades, a dynamic force in executive coaching and career strategy. Kristina specializes in helping high-achieving professionals—Directors, VPs, and Executives—position themselves as market leaders, secure six-figure roles, command higher salaries, and maximize their professional and personal impact. Her expertise lies in mindset mastery, confidence, and the disciplined habits that drive real results.

In this episode, Kristina shares the journey behind Executive Career Upgrades, the long hours and strategic work that often challenges even the most driven leaders, and the essential shifts she made in her relationship with herself and her habits. She dives into how intentional discipline, self-awareness, and alignment with your mission can transform both your career and your life. With her engaging energy, strategic insight, and real-world experience, Kristina delivers inspiration and actionable guidance for any leader ready to elevate to the next level.

This conversation is packed with executive-level wisdom, practical strategies, and motivational clarity—perfect for anyone committed to showing up as the highest version of themselves and creating extraordinary impact.

From orthopedic surgery to wellness travel, Eleonora Walczak has mastered the art of reinvention. As a Board-Certified RPA-C Assistant Surgeon, founder of Checkmate Health, and creator of Health & Whaleness, she’s reshaping how we think about medicine, entrepreneurship, and living well. In this episode, we explore her unconventional path, the courage it takes to build without a blueprint, and how she’s merging science, creativity, and adventure to redefine the future of healthcare.

Eleonora’s story reminds us that leadership isn’t confined to titles or industries—it’s a mindset that thrives in curiosity and courage. Her journey challenges every listener to rethink what’s possible, to turn pivots into purpose, and to see reinvention not as risk, but as the ultimate form of resilience.

In this episode of Everyday Influence, we sit down with Rob Espenel, a leader whose approach to performance, discipline, and purpose reshapes how leadership is defined. Rob’s journey is a masterclass in grit and growth, revealing how challenge and discomfort can become the greatest accelerators of influence.

He shares insights that cut through the noise and push leaders to reimagine what is possible when conviction meets consistency. This conversation is raw, real, and refined—a powerful reminder that true leadership is not found in comfort, but in the climb.

In this empowering solo episode, Kristin Browning dives into the beauty and challenges of embracing uncertainty. Discover how to navigate life's unpredictable moments with courage and confidence, and learn why stepping into the unknown is a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth. Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself, this episode is your guide to becoming a more resilient and influential leader. Tune in and transform uncertainty into your greatest ally.

What happens when faith meets fearlessness? In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Moxley -a powerhouse speaker coach, author of The Six Figure Speaker, and a trailblazer who has been transforming lives and businesses for over 20 years. Based in Salt Lake City, Amanda equips coaches with the tools to stand out, own the stage, and consistently attract the right clients. With her proven five-step framework, she shows leaders how to reach more, live more, and make more with every speaking opportunity.

Beyond her work as a coach, Amanda has lived the highs and lows of entrepreneurship firsthand — the beauty, the bruises, and the breakthroughs that come with building something bigger than yourself. In this episode of Everyday Influence, she takes us behind the highlight reel and into the truths of entrepreneurship: the setbacks that can rock you, the wins that fuel you, and the inner work it takes to stay grounded in divine purpose.

From cold plunges to redefining success, Amanda shares how her adventurous spirit and unwavering faith have shaped her journey. Together, we’ll explore what it looks like to root yourself in confidence, honor both the down seasons and the up seasons, and trust the process even when the road feels heavy. This is a conversation for leaders, risk-takers, and builders who need the reminder that the hard is not the end…it’s the making of you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Amanda’s shift from a structured life into adventure and entrepreneurship
   
   
2. How faith and spirituality fuel both her personal and professional growth
   
   
3. Strategies for balancing work, family, and authenticity
   
   
4. Why self-care and downtime drive creativity and productivity
   
   
5. Real talk for new entrepreneurs -side hustles, learning curves, and resilience
   
   
6. The role of consistency and authenticity in building a standout brand
   
   

On this episode of Everyday Influence, Carmen and I sit down with Elena Beckius — leadership coach, keynote speaker, writer, founder of the LeadHERship Development Program, and currently serving as Senior Vice President with Think2Perform. Elena helps leaders, especially women in male-dominated industries, embrace their gifts, clarify their values, and step fully into their purpose.

We dive deep into the leadership conversations that aren’t happening: the subtle challenges, the unspoken truths, and the systemic gaps that hold teams and organizations back. Elena shares actionable strategies for leaders to reset, reclaim influence, and prepare the next generation of leaders for success.

Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a business, or striving to become the strongest version of yourself, this episode will challenge you to think differently, act intentionally, and lead with courage, clarity, and impact.

This is not another leadership conversation filled with trends or recycled advice. This is about the shift that happens when leaders stop performing and start leading with purpose.

Dr. Aaron Marshall leads from the front. As a COO managing hundreds and a coach to founders and executive teams, he is trusted to guide the work that actually matters. He’s not here to hand you a playbook. He’s here to challenge the one that has kept you stuck.

In this episode, we get into the conversations most leaders avoid. The ones that expose what’s broken, rebuild what matters, and bring clarity when everything feels off. This is leadership without the mask. No performance. No filters. Just the real work of building trust and leading from strength.

We dig into:

• What leaders are afraid to say and why silence kills trust
  
  
• How to catch culture breakdowns before they explode
  
  
• Why most leadership development is just polished armor
  
  
• What burnout really looks like behind the scenes
  
  
• How to move teams from polite and stuck to sharp and aligned
  
  
• Why clarity beats charisma every time
  
  
• The one challenge every stuck leader needs to face

Every time you make a giant leap forward, resistance shows up. Doubt creeps in. Disruption tries to shake your confidence. But here’s the truth - hard isn’t the sign to stop, it’s the evidence you’re stepping into your next level. In this episode, we’re unpacking why the hard sneaks in when you’re growing, how to recognize it for what it is, and how to push through without losing momentum. This isn’t about surviving the tough moments, it’s about using them as fuel to rise even higher.