Most change initiatives don’t fail because of strategy—they fail because leaders underestimate how people naturally react to change. Fear, guilt, nostalgia, even excitement can quietly derail progress and leave organizations struggling with resistance, disengagement, and missed goals.
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, Dr. Rachel Boehm, organizational behavior expert and founder of RB Strategies, reveals how leaders can shift from simply managing change to truly leading it. We dive into balanced transparency and stage-based communication, explore the emotional reactions leaders should expect to see inside their organizations, and uncover the real causes behind resistance. We’ll also discuss why change management isn’t just for “big events” like M&A or digital transformation—and why it must be part of everyday leadership.
If you’re leading a team, scaling a business, or navigating transformation, this episode will help you turn chaos into clarity.
Connect with Dr. Rachel:
Website: https://www.rachelboehm.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelboehm/
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- All social media: @opticution
- Webpage www.opticution.com
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

Trust is more than a value—it’s a measurable business asset. In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Maggie Ishak, Certified Business and Executive Coach and former Michelin VP, to explore the Trust Edge framework and its eight pillars.
Maggie shares how leaders can identify trust gaps, avoid common mistakes, and use trust to drive team performance, client loyalty, and business growth. If you want practical, actionable steps to strengthen communication, relationships, and results, this episode is for you.
Connect with Maggie:
Website: https://maggieishak.focalpointcoaching.com/
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- LinkedIn: /company/vctogrow/
- Facebook/Instagram: @VCTOConsulting
- YouTube: @WeAreVCTO
- Webpage www.redefinepossible.co
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@redefinepossible.co⁠⁠ with any comments, questions or suggestions!

Money isn’t just math—it’s mindset. In this episode, Julio Gonzalez sits down with Erika Wasserman, one of only 100 Certified Financial Therapists in the country, to unpack how our emotions, upbringing, and experiences shape the way we think about money. Erika shares practical strategies for making financial conversations less stressful and more productive, from using the “side-by-side” method for tricky talks to creating monthly money rituals that build trust and confidence.
Listeners will learn how to name their money mindset, manage emotional spending, and approach financial decisions with greater clarity. Whether you’re navigating business finances, family budgets, or personal goals, this conversation will help you talk about money without fear or shame—and start building the financial future you want.
Connect with Erika:
Website: https://yourfinancialtherapist.com/
Instagram: yourfinancialtherapist
LinkedIn: erikawasserman
Youtube: https://youtu.be/nPGTLuJL61w?si=oGrb1hWeXTXmIwpT
Find Erika's book at: https://a.co/d/aIcTEdO
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- LinkedIn: /company/vctogrow/
- Facebook/Instagram: @VCTOConsulting
- YouTube: @WeAreVCTO
- Webpage www.redefinepossible.co
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@redefinepossible.co⁠⁠ with any comments, questions or suggestions!