In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with John Spiesman - executive coach, educator, dream worker, and leadership expert - to explore the deeper layers of effective leadership. With decades of experience at the intersection of corporate success and personal development, John shares hard-won wisdom from his time at Monsanto and Bayer to his present work coaching leaders through change, growth, and transformation.

They discuss how to work on the business instead of in it, why adaptability is a cornerstone of leadership, and the power of continuous, purpose-driven improvement. Whether you're a seasoned executive, a clinician leading a team, or simply someone passionate about becoming a better human, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and inspire.

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In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Dr. Jack Hinman, co-founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions, for a powerful and deeply practical conversation on how young adults grow - and why it's so hard.

Dr. Hinman brings over two decades of clinical experience to the mic, discussing what really helps young people move toward independence. From the “structured autonomy” at the heart of Engage’s model, to outdoor adventure as clinical intervention, to working with parents who are paralyzed by anxiety - Jack shares not just ideas, but stories of real change.

If you’re a parent, clinician, or professional working with young adults, this episode will offer hope, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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In this compelling episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Landon Kirk - executive coach, leadership strategist, and trauma-informed culture-builder. Together, they unpack the critical role of authentic leadership, trauma-informed decision-making, and how to manage burnout in high-emotion environments like behavioral health.

From co-founding Calo Programs to building the Embark “People Machine,” Landon shares lessons learned over two decades of leading with purpose. You’ll hear hard-won insights on balancing empathy with accountability, how to know when it’s time to let a staff member go, and why success - not self-care - is the antidote to burnout.

Whether you're a clinician, entrepreneur, or leader seeking to grow your team (and yourself), this episode is packed with real, practical wisdom.

Topics include:

• Building trust through time and evidence
• The myth of burnout prevention - and what really works
• Why “ACEs attract ACEs” in behavioral healthcare
• Hiring mistakes even top executives make
• Landon's favorite leadership test: “Would you trust them to treat your child?”

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