What happens when the way you’ve always led… no longer works?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Nicole Ghosten for a timely conversation about leadership, adaptability, and what it takes to navigate change without getting stuck in outdated thinking.

Centered around this week’s quote, “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence—it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” — Peter Drucker, they talk about it and unpack why so many leaders struggle when pressure rises and circumstances shift.

Nicole brings powerful insight from her work in change management... helping leaders understand why people naturally fall back on what feels familiar, even when it’s no longer effective. Together, they explore the tension between reacting and adapting, the role ego can play during uncertainty, and how strong leaders create clarity when everything around them feels unclear.

This conversation challenges leaders to take a real look inward... because sometimes the biggest obstacle during change isn’t the situation itself... it’s the mindset we bring into it.

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What if confidence isn’t something you wait to feel... but something you build on purpose?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Meshell Baker for a powerful conversation that reframes how leaders think about confidence... not as a personality trait, but as a repeatable system.

Centered around this week’s quote, “Confidence is a habit that can be developed by acting as if you already have the confidence you desire to have.” – Brian Tracy, they talk about it and unpack what it really means to build confidence in a way that actually sticks.

Meshell brings a practical and refreshing perspective on confidence... challenging common thinking and introducing a more intentional, repeatable way to build it. This conversation will have you rethinking how confidence actually shows up in your leadership and your team.

They also touch on what many leaders overlook... and why confidence may not be what you think it is. If you’ve ever questioned how to build it, measure it, or lead it... this episode will get you thinking in a whole new way.

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What separates leaders who execute under pressure… from those who get stuck in overwhelm?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Christian “Boo” Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner and former fighter pilot, for a powerful conversation on clarity, discipline, and leadership under pressure.

Centered around this week’s quote, “Execution wins when clarity meets discipline under pressure.” – Jim Murphy, they talk about it and unpack what it really takes to lead when everything feels uncertain.

Boo brings a unique perspective from the cockpit to the boardroom… sharing how the same principles that guide fighter pilots in high-stakes environments can transform leadership in business. From breaking the cycle of perfectionism and overwhelm, to defining clear destinations instead of vague intentions, to understanding the difference between pressure and stress, this conversation challenges leaders to rethink how they operate day-to-day.

They also explore the reality that many leaders unintentionally create the chaos they’re reacting to… not because they lack effort, but because they lack clarity. The shift? Moving from reactive to intentional… from busy to focused… and from control to trust.

The takeaway… clarity isn’t optional. It’s the leader’s responsibility. And when leaders get clear, teams get focused… and focused teams execute.

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Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Christian “Boo” Boucousis Edited by Brandon Manzano.

What does it take to build a business that’s strong today… and still growing tomorrow?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Bill Brusard for a conversation that challenges leaders to rethink how they show up in their business every single day.

Centered around this week’s quote, “Strong businesses are built by leaders who can see both today’s problems and tomorrow’s possibilities.”, they talk about it and unpack what it really means to lead in both the present and the future at the same time.

Bill shares real-world insight from building and scaling multiple businesses… emphasizing that leadership isn’t about choosing between putting out fires or dreaming big. It’s about learning how to live in both. From building with the end in mind, to avoiding becoming the bottleneck, to simplifying what really drives results, this conversation is packed with practical, real-world takeaways.

The reminder is clear… if you only focus on today, you get stuck in reaction mode. If you only focus on tomorrow, you lose traction where it matters most. Strong leadership happens in the tension between both.

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Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Bill Brusard (autoshopanswers.com) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

What does it really take to build a strong team… one that produces results without you having to do everything?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Carl Sells for a conversation rooted in real-world leadership and the realities of building a team that works.

Centered around this week’s quote, “Strong leadership builds strong teams, and strong teams build better results.”, they talk about it and unpack what that actually looks like in the day-to-day of leadership.

With over 40 years of experience in construction, Carl brings a grounded, practical perspective… reminding leaders that everything starts at the top. From rolling up your sleeves on tough days, to knowing when to step back and let your team step up, to avoiding the trap of micromanaging, this conversation highlights what it means to lead in a way that builds people, not just projects.

They also dive into the realities leaders often avoid… tolerating poor behavior too long, failing to address attitude, and unintentionally weakening a team by stepping in too quickly instead of developing others. The message is clear… strong teams are built with intention, consistency, and leadership that models the standard every single day.

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What does it really take to become the kind of leader people want to follow… not because they have to, but because they want to?

Spring break felt like the perfect time to bring back a fan favorite, and this conversation delivers every time.

In this reprise episode of Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with one of the best connectors they know, Josh Cardenas, for a conversation centered around this week’s quote: “Connection is the core of leadership” – Mayce and Missy.

As they talk about it, they explore what connection actually looks like in real leadership… beyond surface-level conversations and into the kind of intentional relationships that build trust, increase influence, and move teams forward. It’s a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t built on position… it’s built on people.

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Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Josh Cardenas Edited by Brandon Manzano.

What if the ceiling you’ve been accepting… was never actually the limit?

This week on Mpactful Messages: Let’s Talk About It, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by David Daniels to unpack this week’s quote: “The sky is not the limit… it’s just the beginning.”

David shares his perspective on growth, opportunity, and what it looks like to move beyond the boundaries we often place on ourselves. From his leadership journey to the way he challenges others to think bigger, this conversation centers on expanding vision and stepping into what’s possible.

Because the moment you stop seeing limits… is the moment everything starts to open up.

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Books: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: https://unstoppabledevo.com Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: https://builttoleadbook.com

Credits: Hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham) Special Guest: David Daniels (www.linkedin.com/in/david-daniels-b440065 and Velocitytrainingcamps@gmail.com) Edited by: Brandon Manzano

What if the very expectations you’re holding… are the reason you’re feeling disappointed?

This week on Mpactful Messages: Let’s Talk About It, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Dr. Bethany Wierzbicki to unpack this powerful quote: “Expectation is the mother of disappointment.”

Bethany brings a fresh and honest perspective as a business owner, leader, and mom of four, sharing how shifting expectations - of herself and others - has changed the way she leads, grows, and shows up.

Because sometimes it’s not the situation that needs to change… it’s the expectation we placed on it.

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Leadership Collective: https://mpactfulmessages.com/leadershipcollective/

Books: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: https://unstoppabledevo.com Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: https://builttoleadbook.com

Credits: Hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham) Special Guest: Dr. Bethany Wierzbicki(@bethanywierzbicki) Edited by: Brandon Manzano