In this thought-provoking episode, Tina Greenbaum sits down with Mark Schaeffer, financial planner, author, and advocate for emotionally intelligent leadership to explore how kindness, self-awareness, and time wealth can transform both our personal and professional lives.

Mark shares how his family background shaped his values and leadership philosophy, emphasizing that true productivity isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress, compassion, and focus. From the art of saying “no” to creating a positive workplace culture, this conversation reveals how small acts of kindness can ripple into large-scale impact.

Together, Tina and Mark unpack lessons on mentorship, introversion, and emotional intelligence, reminding us that leadership begins with how we treat others and ourselves.

In this deeply personal conversation, Ted Collins reflects on how perfectionism, generational expectations, and early success shaped his identity and how recovery helped him embrace authenticity and balance.

Growing up with high-achieving parents, Ted felt constant pressure to excel, but over time, he discovered that true leadership is built on connection, empathy, and accountability, not perfection. He opens up about the impact of family dynamics, his love for music as a form of spiritual grounding, and the lessons learned from navigating conflict and privilege in today’s complex world.

This episode is an honest look at what it means to lead with heart, humility, and purpose and a reminder that growth often begins when we stop striving to be perfect and start choosing to be real.

📘 Learn more from Tina Greenbaum’s book, Mastery Under Pressure: https://www.masteryunderpressure.com/book

In this insightful episode of Under the Hood, Tina Greenbaum sits down with Renée Quinn, the Operations Head of IP Watchdog, to explore the intersection of leadership, authenticity, and emotional intelligence.

Renée shares her personal journey from growing up in a large, values-driven family to becoming a respected leader in the intellectual property world. She opens up about the lessons learned through conflict resolution, mentorship, and self-awareness, as well as her experiences managing ADD and fostering genuine relationships in the workplace.

Together, Tina and Renée dive into the qualities that define effective leaders integrity, kindness, and authenticity and why staying true to yourself is essential for long-term growth and influence.

🎧 Tune in to hear how family values shape leadership, how mentorship creates lasting impact, and why authenticity continues to be one of the most powerful tools in both life and business.

💡 “People are attracted to people who are authentic.” — Renée Quinn