Erika Butler welcomes executive coach Karen Wilson to discuss the leadership practices that strengthen organizations. Together, they explore communication, leadership alignment, strategic prioritization, executive coaching, and the importance of courageous conversations, delegation, and long-term legacy in developing effective leaders and high-performing teams.

On this episode of Go Higher, host Erika Butler welcomes Lisa Zwicki, Chief Strategy Officer at SmartAcre, for an insightful conversation about using artificial intelligence to accelerate business growth without sacrificing authenticity. Together, they explore how AI can help companies generate higher-quality leads, strengthen marketing strategies, improve customer messaging, and empower leadership teams to make smarter decisions.

Lisa shares practical advice on implementing AI responsibly, creating effective AI policies, refining brand messaging, and using tools like ChatGPT and NotebookLM to streamline workflows while maintaining a genuine human connection. The discussion also covers leadership, company culture, work-life harmony, and building organizations where people and performance thrive together.

Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or executive looking to embrace AI with confidence, this episode delivers actionable strategies to help you scale your business, lead with purpose, and build lasting relationships through authentic communication.

• (00:00:00) - Go Higher
• (00:00:36) - Go Higher: Lisa on the Go Hire Show
• (00:01:45) - How to Get More Leads to Attend Your Event
• (00:06:32) - Put Your Voice Out There
• (00:08:40) - A Sense of Personalization in Consulting
• (00:12:06) - What is a Qualified Lead?
• (00:14:41) - Go Higher: The AI Imperative
• (00:15:24) - What's the First Thing to Tell a Leadership Team About AI?
• (00:17:09) - What's the Best Use of AI at Scale?
• (00:20:20) - How to Lead with AI in the Consulting World
• (00:24:04) - What holds people back from using the LMS?
• (00:28:45) - A Final Interview With Lisa Wickle
• (00:29:21) - As an Extension of the Client's Team
• (00:30:51) - Setting Boundaries for a Mom's Life
• (00:32:22) - The Importance of Working Hard
• (00:33:13) - Living Team First at Smart Acre
• (00:36:17) - What's a Reset for Your Team's Growth?
• (00:38:37) - Going Higher: What That Means For You
• (00:40:00) - How to Lead Gen AI Marketing

In this inspiring episode of Go Higher, host Erika Butler welcomes Jasmine Davis, Founder and CEO of Pretty Talk LLC, for a powerful conversation about leadership, communication, and the transformative impact of brave conversations.

Drawing from her experience in youth development, mentorship, and leadership training, Jasmine shares how authentic communication can strengthen individuals, teams, schools, and communities. Together, Erika and Jasmine explore the importance of creating safe spaces for honest dialogue, building trust through empathy and accountability, and helping young people develop confidence, character, and resilience.

The discussion dives into practical leadership strategies for navigating difficult conversations, improving workplace culture, increasing employee engagement, and fostering environments where people feel heard, valued, and empowered to contribute. Jasmine also introduces the core principles behind the Pretty Talk framework, emphasizing growth mindset, personal responsibility, consideration for others, and the power of finding agreements even when resolutions seem difficult.

• (00:00:00) - Go Hire: When Will You Lead With Impact?
• (00:00:35) - Going Higher With Erica Butler
• (00:01:38) - Talking to Pretty Talk's
• (00:03:02) - Exploring the Motivation of Entrepreneurs
• (00:05:39) - What Makes a Conversation Brave?
• (00:07:42) - What Makes a Difference: The Hardest Thing to Do
• (00:08:41) - Paul Fey: I'm Not A Motivational Speaker, I
• (00:11:24) - Signs of Communication Dysfunction
• (00:13:22) - Go Higher
• (00:14:02) - Leadership Language
• (00:16:05) - The 3 Phrases We Hear in Organizations
• (00:18:35) - How Do Brave Conversations Protect Recruitment?
• (00:20:04) - How to Salvage a Passive-Aggressive Team
• (00:21:54) - Pretty Talk: Elevating Trust and Confidence
• (00:24:09) - Go Higher: Erica Butler on Love & Purpose
• (00:25:22) - What Does Leadership Development Look Like When People Don't Trust Their Leaders
• (00:28:18) - What Do You Build First? Confidence and Respect
• (00:31:55) - In the Elevator With Leaders
• (00:33:25) - What does it look like to get involved in the local community?
• (00:36:36) - 4 Steps to Having a Real Talk About Conflict
• (00:40:52) - How To Approach a Difficult Conversation
• (00:42:07) - Exploring Different Communication Styles in Leadership
• (00:43:27) - What Do Leaders Do When Someone Gets Emotional or Defensive During a
• (00:47:01) - The Secret to Communication
• (00:49:12) - Pretty Talk: Go Higher
• (00:52:11) - Happy New Year!

In this empowering episode of Go Higher, host Erika Butler sits down with Aurora Brunovsky, Senior HR Business Partner and CEO & Co-Founder of Give Back Lehigh Valley, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, community impact, and the courage to pursue a vision.

Aurora shares her journey from a passion for helping people to building a successful career in human resources while growing a nonprofit organization that has raised nearly $200,000 to support local communities. Together, Erika and Aurora explore the importance of accountability in leadership, building trust within organizations, creating healthy workplace cultures, and leading with empathy and transparency.

• (00:00:00) - Go Hire: When Will You Lead With Impact?
• (00:00:35) - Go Higher: Give Back Lehigh Valley
• (00:01:31) - An Inspiring Woman: Aurora Brunowski
• (00:03:42) - The Secret to Becoming a Change Maker
• (00:05:58) - Meeting the Right Person's Accountability
• (00:09:56) - Red flags in the culture
• (00:11:40) - What are the 3 moves to stabilize a culture with turnover?
• (00:12:52) - How to Build Trust with a Team
• (00:15:16) - Go Higher
• (00:15:54) - Aurora Banofsky's Fight for CF awareness
• (00:19:39) - Erica on Give Back Lehigh Valley
• (00:22:51) - One Mother's Success in the Community
• (00:24:34) - Give Back Lehigh Valley
• (00:27:03) - Give Back
• (00:28:15) - Going Higher: A Shared Story
• (00:28:52) - Go Higher
• (00:30:01) - A Taste of Starting a Business: Do It Scared
• (00:33:51) - Stop Being Scared to Fail
• (00:35:07) - What would you say is working extremely well for us as we scale
• (00:39:07) - Give Back: The Hard Knocks
• (00:40:36) - Give Back: A Few Words

Discover powerful leadership insights on the Go Hire Show (Aired 03-26-26) as Erika Butler sits down with global experts to explore entrepreneurship, team development, and cultural leadership. Learn how successful leaders overcome challenges, build high-performing teams, and lead with confidence in diverse environments.

This episode features real-world strategies on resilience, “failing forward,” and creating strong business cultures that drive growth. From entrepreneurship journeys to leadership development tools like DISC and intercultural intelligence, gain actionable advice to elevate your career, business, and mindset.

Watch now on NowMedia TV and stream on Roku, Apple TV, SiriusXM, and more. Stay connected for weekly episodes focused on leadership, business growth, and personal development.

• (00:00:00) - Go Higher: The Power of Leadership
• (00:00:36) - Go Higher
• (00:01:12) - Knowledgeworks in Dubai
• (00:01:52) - In the Elevator With Entrepreneurs
• (00:03:27) - The Challenges of Running Your Business
• (00:06:01) - The Secret to Developing Yourself
• (00:09:04) - How to Build a Successful Leader
• (00:09:51) - Leadership Lessons for New Entrepreneurs
• (00:13:03) - Go Higher
• (00:13:51) - Training and Development: The Need to Prioritize
• (00:16:59) - How to Develop Your Team
• (00:18:36) - How to Lead a Change-oriented Team
• (00:18:55) - Developing Team Members: The Challenge
• (00:21:40) - Comments on Development & Training
• (00:25:29) - Grow Higher: Confidence in Culturally Diversity
• (00:27:09) - How to Build Confidence When Leading Across Cultures
• (00:28:29) - What tools help leaders read the room?
• (00:29:31) - What are the Benefits of Cultural Confidence
• (00:31:36) - What Does Cultural Humility Matter?
• (00:32:34) - What Leaders Need to Do to Win
• (00:33:19) - The New World of Connections
• (00:34:08) - Meet Nicole Regan White
• (00:36:31) - Go Higher
• (00:37:14) - What It Means to Lead With Humanity in Multicultural Organizations
• (00:38:04) - Human Centered Leadership in a Multicultural Environment
• (00:39:34) - How can leaders stay grounded and compassionate while navigating diverse teams?
• (00:40:48) - Leading With Humanity
• (00:42:16) - How to Build a More Trustful Leader
• (00:43:05) - How to Keep People Connected to the Work
• (00:45:36) - What is one humanity-based leadership habit?
• (00:46:20) - What Would Be Your Most Valuable Story?
• (00:46:54) - What's a New Leader's Journey?
• (00:47:38) - How to Develop Leaders in the Company
• (00:48:47) - How to Create a Space for New Clients
• (00:49:47) - Grow Higher With Nicole Regan White

On this episode of Go Hire with Erika Butler, aired March 12, 2026, discover powerful leadership strategies for building high-performing teams, improving team communication, and leading with greater cultural agility. Erika is joined by expert guests Linda Burett and Marco Blankenberg to explore team coaching, conflict resolution, organizational culture, facilitation skills, and intercultural leadership. Learn how trust, clarity, emotional intelligence, and global awareness can transform the way leaders guide teams and create lasting impact in business and life. Watch Go Hire on Now Media Television for practical tools, expert insights, and real conversations designed to help you grow as a leader.

Join Erika Butler on Go Higher (aired 01-08-26) as she dives into leadership, HR strategies, and employee benefits with top experts. Discover how Gloria, a Fortune 500 leader and new mother, navigates multicultural teams, work-life balance, and inclusive leadership. Learn actionable tips for building team culture, fostering resilience, and integrating family and career growth.

Also featuring Nicole Anderson, founder of Mend HR Solutions, who shares cost-effective HR solutions for small to mid-size businesses, from building policies to leveraging managed HR and SHRM resources. Plus, Dan Ros provides insights into affordable health benefits, telehealth, mental health support, and wellness tools for employees.

Start the new year with clarity, courage, and purpose. In this episode of Go Higher, aired January 8, 2025, host Erika Butler explores what it takes to lead with confidence, resilience, and intention in a season of growth and change. This inspiring conversation focuses on redefining leadership beyond titles, embracing courage in the face of fear, and building momentum for both personal and professional success. Designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals at every stage, this episode delivers practical insights to help you set the tone for a powerful year ahead. Watch Go Higher on Now Media Television and stream it on Roku, Apple TV, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and all major platforms.

• (00:00:00) - Go Higher: The Power of Leadership
• (00:00:36) - Grow Higher: Eduardo Silva on A Life in Motion
• (00:01:44) - Executive Presence: More Than How You Look or Sound
• (00:04:32) - What Elevates a Person's Presence in a Boardroom
• (00:05:29) - How to Help Leaders Communicate With Clarity and Confidence
• (00:07:38) - Leadership Presence: Stories
• (00:11:11) - Go Higher
• (00:12:04) - How to Overcome Fear & Self Doubt in Your Career
• (00:13:18) - What helped you move forward in your life?
• (00:14:52) - Why Does Fear Show Up Most When Leaders Are Most Excited?
• (00:16:42) - How to Turn Fear Into Fuel for Progress
• (00:18:01) - Grow in Confidence
• (00:22:24) - Go Higher: How to Build Courage and Confidence
• (00:25:03) - Go Higher: The Weight of Trauma in Teams
• (00:26:45) - Bethany Ann On Her New Book
• (00:28:28) - "Lifting Others Up"
• (00:29:38) - What is Trauma in Organizations?
• (00:30:17) - What Signs Do Leaders Have Burnout?
• (00:35:41) - Bethann Miller: How to Reduce Stress in the Leadership
• (00:38:21) - Go Higher
• (00:39:10) - How to Design a Training or Retreat?
• (00:42:02) - How to Prep, Deliver, Execute Trainings
• (00:43:43) - The Elements of the Retreat Seminar
• (00:46:31) - Be Well All the Time?
• (00:49:56) - What do you measure in a Safe Place training?
• (00:51:34) - Safe Place: A Christian Ministry
• (00:52:34) - Go Higher: Experiencing Trauma