In this powerful episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with high-performance coach and founder of Dad Nation, Mitchell Osmond. Mitchell shares his raw, transformational journey—from being 60 pounds overweight, $100K in debt, and near divorce, to rebuilding his marriage, health, faith, and finances. Discover how a fight and a funeral became his wake-up calls. Mitchell dives into the importance of male vulnerability, healthy masculinity, spiritual leadership, and building your “Iron Five”—a close circle of men who call you higher. This conversation is a must-listen for men and women alike who want to lead powerfully at home and at work.

🔗 Learn more about Mitchell and Dad Nation in the show notes below.

#dadnation #intentionalleader #masculinity #faithandfamily #menshealth

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

Website: https://www.dadnationco.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadnationco

FREE GIFT: THE CONNECTION CODE™: 50 questions to spark the fun and get the fire back: https://www.dadnationco.com/code

Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Dave Burnett, CEO of AOK Marketing and PromotionalProducts.com. Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey—from running a liquor sampling business in college with 50 employees, to navigating the Great Recession, to building a digital marketing agency that now pioneers SEO for AI. He dives into leadership lessons learned from failure, persistence (like calling the same domain owner every six months for 16 years!), and the power of building resilient teams. You’ll also hear about his latest innovation, Llmtel, a groundbreaking tool that measures how businesses rank inside large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.

🔗 Connect with Dave and explore his companies in the show notes.

#leadership #entrepreneurship #AI #SEO #intentionalleader

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebburnett/

https://aokmarketing.com/

https://www.promotionalproducts.com/

https://www.llmtel.com/

In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI (Business Network International), former U.S. Marine, and a global franchise powerhouse. Mary shares her inspiring leadership journey—from military service to scaling billion-dollar brands—and reveals the core values that have shaped her success. Learn why authenticity, kindness, and strategic discipline matter more than ever in today’s leadership. She also dives into BNI's powerful impact on business networking and how entrepreneurs can generate real growth through referrals, discipline, and connection. Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a team, this episode will challenge how you think about influence, strategy, and casting your leadership shadow.

🔗 Learn more about BNI and connect with Mary in the show notes below.

#BNI #leadership #intentionalleader #networking #militarytobusiness

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

www.bni.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-thompson-cfe-22074410/

In this special solo episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, host Sean Olson unveils the long-awaited launch of the Intentional Leader Network (ILN)—a game-changing subscription-based leadership development platform. Learn how ILN can transform your leadership journey with on-demand access to the Intentional Leader Blueprint course, bi-weekly live Zoom calls, and an interactive global community of leaders across industries. Sean breaks down the three rotating call formats—Content Calls, Tools Calls, and Hot-Seat Coaching—designed to help you apply actionable strategies, grow with others, and lead with purpose. Whether you’re an executive, emerging leader, or entrepreneur, ILN offers incredible value at just $97/month or $997/year, with bonuses and enterprise options available. Ready to lead with intention? Visit intentionalleadernetwork.com to join today.

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https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

What happens when a former pastor becomes a top-tier mental performance coach for elite athletes and global business leaders? In this powerful episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Gary Chupik to explore his unique journey from ministry to mindset mastery. Gary shares how unlocking human potential starts with reframing frustration, managing emotional energy, and developing the mental toughness used by world-class performers. You’ll learn practical strategies like neutral thinking, the CAPE framework, and the Yerkes-Dodson scale for peak performance. Whether you’re leading a company, a team, or your own life—this conversation will help you operate at your best under pressure. Plus, discover why leadership isn’t about control—it’s about influence, belief, and rhythm. Don’t miss this actionable episode packed with real-world coaching insight and transformational leadership tools.

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https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

www.garychupik.com

www.elitemindsetnation.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garychupik/

Instagram: @elitemindset

In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Neil Twa—e-commerce expert, business strategist, and founder of Voltage Digital Marketing. Neil shares the journey from corporate tech roles at IBM and Sprint PCS to becoming a multi-brand e-commerce entrepreneur. He reveals the hard-earned lessons behind affiliate marketing, building Amazon FBA businesses, and how to scale for profitable exits. Learn Neil's four pillars of e-commerce success, why most entrepreneurs fail to launch, and how to turn failure into wisdom. Whether you're a startup founder, solopreneur, or scaling CEO, this episode is packed with practical, no-fluff advice to help you think big, take action, and lead intentionally.

🔗 Grab Neil’s book and connect with him via the links in the show notes.

#ecommerce #leadership #amazonfba #intentionalleader #entrepreneurship

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

neil@voltagedm.com

voltagedm.com

facebook.com/neiltwa/

Linkedin: neiltwa

YT: NeilTwavoltage

In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Dr. Bernadette Atanga—physician, international speaker, and author of Beneath the Armor: Eight Practical Strategies for Men to Embrace Vulnerability and Lead with Authentic Strength. Born in Cameroon and trained in Italy, Dr. Bernadette shares how her global medical journey shaped her leadership philosophy. She dives deep into emotional health, self-awareness, and why empowering men is key to building stronger families and communities. Learn the transformative power of forgiveness, tracking your pain, and how authentic leadership starts within. Whether you're a leader, parent, or partner, this conversation will challenge your thinking and inspire personal growth.

🔗 Grab her book and connect with Dr. Bernadette in the show notes below.

#leadership #mensmentalhealth #vulnerability #intentionalleader

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

AtangaMD.com

Amazon Link for “Beneath the Armor”

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1NYP2HH/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-atanga-md-083274327?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bm7QCbap4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram

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In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, host Sean Olson speaks with African entrepreneur and business visionary Mhmoud Charania, who built one of Mozambique’s largest food manufacturing companies and chairs the board of Crown Paints, East Africa’s top paint producer. From launching a maize mill post–civil war to employing over 2,200 people, Mahmoud shares how he earned trust across cultures, introduced pasta to Mozambique, and scaled both food and paint companies across multiple nations. Learn how intentional vision, unshakable discipline, and human-centered leadership shaped two industries and a generation of leaders. His insights on letting go, succession, and cross-border talent development are invaluable for any leader thinking bigger.

🔗 Links to Mahmoud’s companies and LinkedIn are in the show notes!

#Leadership #GlobalBusiness #Africa #Entrepreneurship #IntentionalLeader

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhamud-charania-24670057/

https://www.merecindustries.com/en/

https://www.crownpaints.co.ke/