Unapologetic Leadership

Episoade

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  Would You Want to Do Business With You? Integrity, Reputation & the Golden Rule with Matt Wolff 16.09.2026 40min

  Running a business puts your reputation on the line every day. A difficult customer. A prospect who says no. Someone who doesn’t communicate clearly. A deal you desperately want to close. A relationship that may or may not ever lead to business. In those moments, it can be tempting to focus on the transaction. But people remember how you made them feel long after they forget what you sold them. In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Matt Wolff, founder of Ti...
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  Teaching Critical Thinking in Schools: Authentic STEM Learning for Every Student, with Karen Marshall 09.09.2026 37min

  What if the solution to one of our biggest problems is already sitting inside the mind of a student who has never been asked what they think? In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Karen N. Marshall, CEO of Innovative STEM Solutions, to explore why authentic STEM education is about far more than science. It’s about teaching students how to think critically, ask better questions, communicate their ideas, and solve real-world problems. Karen shares why worksheet...
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  From Felony to SpaceX: Building Wealth, Teams, and Legacy Through Relentless Execution, with Efren Barriga 02.09.2026 53min

  What happens when life knocks you all the way to the bottom? For Efren Barriga, becoming a felon, filing for bankruptcy, and watching doors close could have defined the rest of his life. Instead, he decided there was only one direction left to go: up. In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Efren to unpack his remarkable journey from rock bottom to SpaceX, where he grew from fabricator and welder into leadership roles overseeing nearly 400 people and contributi...
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  Non-Negotiables Values and Leading Clients Through Life Transitions, with Cristine Ernsdorff 26.08.2026 19min

  In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Southwest Florida real estate professional Cristine Ernsdorff to discuss integrity, transparency, trust, and the non-negotiable values that guide how she leads and serves her clients. Cristine explains why pressure doesn’t have to change your standards. By deciding in advance how you will conduct yourself, you can avoid sacrificing your values simply to close a deal, rush a decision, or achieve a short term result. They al...
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  Sales Team Enablement, AI Tools and The Real Cost of Implementation, with Monika Owczarek 19.08.2026 28min

  AI can transform your sales team, but adding more tools doesn’t automatically create better results. In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with sales strategist Monika Owczarek to discuss building consistent, AI powered revenue systems that actually work. Monika shares how leaders can identify gaps in their sales process, learn from top performers, and use AI and automation strategically instead of overwhelming teams with tools they barely use. They also explore th...
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  How Customer Success Leaders Gain Visibility and Get Promoted, with Beverly Hathorn 13.08.2026 40min

  Why do talented leaders sometimes get stuck while others continue moving up? In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cori Dunham sits down with customer success leadership consultant Beverly Hathorn to uncover what it really takes to gain visibility, increase your impact, and prepare yourself for the next level. Beverly shares why simply doing your job well isn’t always enough to advance. If you want to become a director, start thinking, acting, and leading like one before the title arriv...
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  No Regrets Leadership by Taking the High Road: From Senior VP in Oil and Gas, Doug Sandridge 07.08.2026 35min

  What happens when doing the right thing could cost you professionally? In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Doug Sandridge, Senior Vice President at Fulcrum Energy Capital Funds, for a powerful conversation about integrity, lifelong learning, authentic leadership, family, energy, and the decisions that ultimately define your legacy. One of Doug’s most important leadership principles is simple: take the high road. He shares a defining moment when senior leader...
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  Leadership at 16 Years Old... Founder, Patents and Building Before You Feel Ready, with Arya Upadhyay 06.08.2026 29min

  What if leadership has nothing to do with age and everything to do with the courage to take action? In this inspiring episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Arya Upadhyay, a 16-year-old researcher, inventor, founder, and electrical and computer engineering student whose work is already making an impact on some of the world's biggest challenges. A high school graduate at just 15 years old, Arya has earned two patents and is developing groundbreaking solutions in biodegr...
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  Values, Discipline, Clean Living, and Sports Education with Victor Bergonzoli 31.07.2026 32min

  What if your greatest competitive advantage isn't your talent... but your discipline? In this inspiring episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Victor Bergonzoli, Co-Founder and CEO of SportsEdTV, to discuss the principles that create lasting success in business, leadership, health, and life. From building one of the world's leading free sports education platforms to leading with integrity through life's toughest moments, Victor shares why values, discipline, and servic...
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  Christian Values in Business and Family, Downsized by AI, and Disruptive Innovation, with Andrew Grove 29.07.2026 35min

  Can your Christian faith become your greatest competitive advantage in business? In this thought-provoking episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham welcomes entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and POSE Fitness Founder Andrew Grove for an inspiring conversation about integrating faith, family, entrepreneurship, and innovation in a rapidly changing world shaped by artificial intelligence. Together, they explore how Christian values can guide leaders through uncertainty while creating bu...
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  What Ethical Leadership Looks Like When the World Gets Dirty, with Melih Arat 24.07.2026 37min

  What does it really mean to lead with integrity when dishonesty, distraction, and short-term thinking seem to dominate today's world? In this thought-provoking episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with entrepreneur, professor, author, and business consultant Melih (Mel) Arat to explore why ethical leadership isn't just a moral choice, it's a competitive advantage. Drawing on decades of experience teaching entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation, and business leadership, Me...
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  From Burnout to Purpose, Trusting Faith over Security, and Leaving a 6-Figure Income, with Dr. Melissa Hill 23.07.2026 32min

  What would it take for you to walk away from a successful six-figure career and trust that God has something even greater waiting on the other side? In this inspiring episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Dr. Melissa Hill, former federal chemist, CEO, transition coach, and founder of CREME Consultants, to explore what it really means to leave comfort behind and pursue your God-given calling. After more than two decades in a successful career, Melissa recognized the si...
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  Great Leaders in Adversity, and how Compassion Built a Championship Culture, with Jim Johnson 17.07.2026 33min

  What separates great leaders from those who simply manage people? In this inspiring episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with legendary coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Jim Johnson to explore the leadership principles that create extraordinary teams, lasting influence, and unforgettable moments. Jim shares the remarkable story behind one of the most inspirational moments in sports history, when high school team manager Jason "J-Mac" McElwain, a young man wit...
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  Lead Differently with Courage and Faith and Empowering the Next Generation, with Dr. Valencia Hicks-Harris 15.07.2026 35min

  What if the greatest leaders aren't the loudest in the room, but the ones courageous enough to serve others with faith, empathy, and purpose? In this inspiring episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham welcomes Dr. Valencia Hicks-Harris, affectionately known as Dr. V, Founder and CEO of Empower All Inc., educator, researcher, speaker, and nonprofit leader, for a powerful conversation about authentic leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, and creating lasting impact through service. ...
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  Name Your Price Marketplace and Inner Peace Under Pressure, with Boris Zhukov 10.07.2026 36min

  What separates leaders who build extraordinary companies from those who never move beyond a great idea? In this thought-provoking episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Boris A. Zhukov, applied economist, TEDx speaker, CEO of LetYouKnow, inventor, and former Assistant Professor at Ball State University, to explore the mindset required to innovate, lead through uncertainty, and stay grounded under pressure. Boris shares the story behind building LetYouKnow, a revolution...
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  Wealth Management and Rugby: How Empathy Builds Society and Portfolios, with Russ Lazaruk 08.07.2026 29min

  What do wealth management, leadership, and rugby have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Russ Lazaruk, Managing Director at NCP Capital Partners, to explore why the strongest portfolios and the strongest organizations are both built on trust, empathy, and meaningful relationships. With more than 35 years of experience in wealth management, Russ shares why financial success is never just about numbers. It's about underst...
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  Redefining Founder and Family Success, with SaaS Unicorn Founder Robert Imbeault 03.07.2026 28min

  What if the greatest measure of success isn't the company you build, but the life you create? In this inspiring episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Robert Imbeault, Founder and CEO of Backboard.io, serial entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and former co-founder of Canadian SaaS unicorn Assent Compliance, to explore what happens when you redefine success beyond revenue, titles, and exits. After building and exiting one of Canada's most successful technology ...
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  Why Soft Skills Win in Leadership: Science vs Art, with Abbas Alimorad 01.07.2026 35min

  Will AI replace great leaders? Not if leadership remains human. In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Abbas Alimorad, executive leader, board member, AI and strategy advisor, and project management expert, to explore why the future of leadership isn't about choosing between technology and people. It's about mastering both. Drawing from more than 20 years of experience leading complex initiatives across higher education, government, and healthcare, Abbas explai...
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  Building High-Performance Human Teams in the Automotive Industry, with Jill Trotta 26.06.2026 36min

  What's the secret to building high-performing teams that deliver results without burning people out? In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Jill Trotta, Managing Director of One Guard Inspections, a Repairify company, to explore what it really means to lead people instead of simply managing numbers. With more than 30 years in the automotive and mobility industry, Jill shares how trust, empathy, integrity, and authentic relationships create stronger teams, bette...
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  Serving Nonprofits with Compassion, While Showing God's Grace, with Dr. Kimberly Terry, EdD 24.06.2026 38min

  In this inspiring episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Dr. Kimberly Terry, consultant, nonprofit leader, and humanitarian, to discuss what it means to lead with compassion, humility, and faith. Dr. Terry shares her journey from corporate America to building a mission-driven consulting business and nonprofit organization serving women and children in Sierra Leone. Together, they explore powerful leadership lessons about personal transformation, healing from past wound...