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• Why Expertise Alone Does Not Create Influence | Dr. Laura Sicola 02.07.2026 39นาที

  What if the real reason talented leaders get ignored has nothing to do with their intelligence and everything to do with how people experience them?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Dr. Laura Sicola to talk about influence, executive presence, and why technical brilliance is only the starting point. Laura explains why smart leaders still struggle to get buy-in, how trust is built through alignment between message and delivery, and why personal brand is formed in the ordinary moments, not just the big presentations. She also breaks down her three Cs of strategic influence—command, connect, and close—and shares practical ways founders and senior leaders can communicate with more clarity, credibility, and impact.This episode is for executives, founders, and professionals who want to move people to act, build thought leadership, and close the gap between expertise and influence. Press play before another great idea gets lost in bad delivery.What You Will LearnWhy technical expertise is not enough to create influenceWhat weak influence costs leaders at senior levelsHow people decide quickly whether to trust or dismiss youWhy message and delivery must be alignedWhat the three Cs of strategic influence look like in practiceHow executive presence is built before the spotlight turns onWhy your brand is shaped in everyday interactionsHow to build thought leadership through service instead of egoWhy founders often overcomplicate their messageWhat helps leaders move people from understanding to actionChapters(0:30) Why smart people still struggle to influence(2:18) The real cost of weak influence(4:21) How trust is built or broken fast(7:31) The three Cs: command, connect, close(10:26) Why influence compounds over time(12:31) How your brand is built when you are not trying(16:43) Building thought leadership through service(23:17) The founder’s messaging mistake(28:44) What makes people actually act(37:46) Start with the end in mind Dr. Laura Sicola is an executive communication coach, cognitive linguist, and leadership advisor who helps senior leaders strengthen influence, executive presence, and communication under pressure. Her work focuses on closing the gap between expertise and impact by helping people command the room, connect with their audience, and move others to action. She works with high-level leaders who want to be understood, trusted, and followed more effectively in both internal and external communication.CONNECT with Dr. Laura SicolaWebsite: https://laurasicola.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicolaIG: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurasicola/CONNECT with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• How Founders Scale Without Burning Out, Delegating the Wrong Way, or Losing Control | Chris Prenovost 30.06.2026 41นาที

  What if the real reason founders get stuck is not a lack of hustle, but the fact that they keep trying to scale the business while doing the work, carrying the stress, and making every decision themselves?In this episode of Executive Connect, Chris Prenovost joins the show to talk about scaling, delegation, accountability, and how founders can grow a business without sacrificing their sanity in the process. Chris explains what actually changes at the one million and ten million dollar stages, why meeting cadence and scorecards matter so much, and how leaders can move from technician to manager to entrepreneur. He also breaks down the difference between delegating tasks and delegating accountability, why founders struggle to let go, and how better clarity creates more ownership across the team.This conversation also explores fulfillment, burnout, profit, team trust, and what legacy means when the business becomes bigger than the founder. It is especially useful for entrepreneurs, owners, and leadership teams who want more structure, better delegation, and a healthier path to growth.What You Will LearnWhat changes as businesses move from one million to ten million and beyondWhy purpose and values stay critical at every stage of growthHow meeting cadence, scorecards, and priorities support scalingThe difference between delegating tasks and delegating accountabilityWhy founders often struggle to let go of controlHow to decide what to delegate, when to delegate, and to whomWhat the MMO framework is and how it creates role clarityWhy ownership beats blame in building strong cultureHow leaders can use better questions to empower teamsWhy fulfillment and profit both matter if growth is going to lastChapters(0:00) Why frustration at work usually starts in the mirror(0:26) Meet Chris and what changes at one million and ten million(3:34) The systems that help businesses scale without chaos(4:49) Delegating tasks versus delegating accountability(10:17) Why founders struggle to let go(12:36) How to decide what, when, and who to delegate(14:52) The real cost of waiting too long to delegate(16:44) Ownership culture, clarity, and the MMO framework(26:27) Why great leaders ask more and tell less(30:51) Fulfillment, burnout, and why success should feel worth it(37:22) Chris answers quick questions on growth, profit, and leadership(40:25) Final thoughts on fixing the root problem instead of reacting all dayChris Prenovost is an entrepreneur, business leader, and growth advisor who has built and sold multiple companies, earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 list, and spent years helping founders scale with more structure and less chaos. His work focuses on leadership development, delegation, accountability, profitability, and creating businesses that grow without destroying the people building them. Chris is especially known for helping entrepreneurs break through operational ceilings while staying connected to fulfillment, purpose, and the long game.CONNECT with Chris PrenovostLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-prenovost/CONNECT with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• How Leaders Build Belonging, Inclusion, and Human-Centered Culture in the Age of AI | Anastasia Boone Talton 29.06.2026 30นาที

  What if the biggest mistake companies make with inclusion is treating it like a program to launch instead of a system to design into the way people actually work?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Anastasia Boone Talton to talk about belonging, workplace inclusion, psychological safety, leadership, and how technology can support people without replacing the human work that culture requires. Anastasia shares how her research and leadership background across high-growth companies shaped her belief that belonging is not a soft idea. It is measurable, behavioral, and closely tied to performance, retention, and trust. She explains what leaders should watch for when belonging is missing, why exclusion often hides in everyday talent practices, and how companies can move past vague DEI language toward systems that actually support people.She also breaks down how leaders can audit their meetings, use AI more responsibly, rethink communication, and build environments where different work styles, identities, and voices are not just tolerated, but included. This episode is for executives, people leaders, and anyone trying to build a workplace where people feel seen enough to stay and safe enough to do their best work.What You Will LearnHow Anastasia Boone Talton’s research connects belonging to performance and productivityWhat belonging actually means in the workplaceWhich early warning signs show belonging is missing on a teamWhy silence in meetings can signal deeper culture problemsHow exclusion often shows up in talent processes like hiring, onboarding, and promotionWhat leaders can do to audit meetings and identify inclusion blind spotsWhy culture is built through systems, not slogansHow AI and people analytics can support inclusion without replacing human judgmentWhat adaptive communication looks like in diverse organizationsWhy self-awareness and empathy are now core leadership skillsChapters(0:00) Why AI should enhance humanity and not replace it(1:11) Anastasia’s journey into belonging, identity, and inclusion work(3:49) Repeated patterns of exclusion in startups and global organizations(4:58) What belonging means and how to recognize when it is missing(9:47) How executives can audit meetings for inclusion blind spots(11:01) Moving from vague DEI efforts to real culture strategy(13:21) Using AI and analytics without losing the human touch(16:05) Why you cannot automate equity(18:37) Redefining leadership for the future of work(23:02) The most underestimated leadership behavior that builds psychological safety(24:05) One daily reflection leaders can start using now(25:11) Anastasia’s hope for the future of work and human leadership(29:06) Final thoughts on AI as an ally, not a replacementAnastasia Boone Talton is a chief industrial and organizational psychologist, researcher, and HR leader with more than 18 years of experience across global and high-growth organizations. Her work sits at the intersection of behavioral science, technology, and culture, helping companies build more inclusive systems that are informed by data and grounded in human experience. She is especially focused on belonging, psychological safety, employee experience, and the ways leaders can design cultures where people feel seen, valued, and able to perform at their best.CONNECT with Anastasia Boone TaltonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiaboonetaltonCONNECT with Executive ConnectWebsite:
• Why Smart Business Owners Choose Employee Ownership | Matt Middendorp 25.06.2026 36นาที

  What if the biggest mistake a business owner can make is not getting the wrong multiple, but exiting without thinking deeply about what happens to the people and the company after they leave?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Matt Middendorp to talk about ESOPs, employee ownership, and why business exits should be deliberate, not accidental. Matt shares how working at an employee-owned company changed the way he thought about culture, performance, and long-term value, and how that perspective stayed with him through banking, business ownership, and advising founders through transitions. He explains what an ESOP actually is, why it often competes well against private equity, where the tax advantages really show up, and what owners should consider if they want an exit that protects control, legacy, and employee impact.This episode is for founders, owners, advisors, and leaders thinking about succession, liquidity, or how to leave a company in a way that creates a win for more than just the seller. Press play before you treat your exit like a transaction instead of a decision that shapes everything after you.What You Will LearnWhat an ESOP is and how employee ownership actually worksWhy employee-owned companies often outperform non-ESOP companiesHow Matt’s background in banking and business ownership shaped his view of exitsWhy most owners are not deliberate enough about selling their businessHow ESOPs compare with private equity and third-party buyersWhere sellers and companies can benefit from tax advantagesWhat kind of company is a strong ESOP candidateWhy valuation discipline matters so much in ESOP planningHow employee ownership can protect legacy and local communitiesWhat owners should start doing five to ten years before an exitChapters (0:34) Why most exits miss the bigger question (2:01) What working at an ESOP felt like (5:06) When Matt realized ESOPs really worked (7:54) Why employee ownership stayed with him (11:08) The case for a deliberate exit (13:05) What makes a company a strong ESOP fit (15:28) ESOP versus private equity or strategic sale (17:26) Where the tax advantages show up (20:09) Why ESOPs get misunderstood (24:26) What ESOPs really cost (25:39) What happens if the company underperforms (27:29) What separates successful ESOPs from weak ones (29:29) How to think about legacy the right way (33:28) What owners should do years before an exit (35:15) Matt’s final story on ownership mindsetGuest Bio Matt Middendorp helps business owners think more strategically about succession, ownership transitions, and employee ownership. His perspective comes from working at an ESOP-owned company while putting himself through college, spending years in banking and commercial lending, and later owning and selling his own business. Today, he advises founders on how to evaluate ESOPs alongside more traditional exit paths, with a focus on helping sellers think clearly about control, value, legacy, and what happens to employees after a transaction.Connect with Matt MiddendorpWebsite: https://www.esopready.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmiddendorp/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram:...
• Building Tech That Serves, Not Just Scales | Preston Zeller 23.06.2026 50นาที

  What happens when growth stops being the main goal and impact starts calling louder?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Preston Zeller, growth architect, venture studio founder, and builder at the intersection of tech, AI, faith, and community. Preston shares what separates real growth from lucky timing, which metrics actually matter when evaluating long-term business health, and why so many founders misjudge the complexity of marketing. He also talks about using AI as a revenue multiplier, why storytelling is still one of the most powerful business skills, and what led him to build Psalm Log, a faith-based technology product designed to help people feel less isolated and more connected to Scripture.This episode is for founders, marketers, operators, and leaders who want to build something meaningful, not just bigger. Press play before growth becomes the only thing you worship.What You Will LearnWhat separates real growth from temporary spikesWhich business metrics matter most for long-term healthWhy founders often misunderstand marketing complexityHow AI can improve revenue operations and internal workflowsWhy churn data can reveal what your business really needs to fixHow storytelling shapes better products, marketing, and leadershipWhy Preston shifted toward faith-based technologyWhat it takes to build real community in isolated timesHow leaders can stay grounded in uncertain environmentsWhy success means more than money, scale, or attentionChapters (0:33) When impact matters more than scale (2:06) Real growth versus lucky timing (5:01) Metrics that show business health (8:08) Building marketing from scratch (11:31) Why leaders misread marketing (16:09) AI as a revenue multiplier (20:57) Storytelling that moves people (27:21) Why he built faith-based tech (33:17) Building community in isolated times (39:22) Staying grounded in uncertainty (44:56) Redefining success beyond money (50:13) Where to connect and exploreGuest Bio Preston Zeller is a growth architect, venture studio founder, and product builder who has helped scale startups and high-growth tech companies to as much as $300 million in ARR. His background spans growth strategy, marketing, revenue operations, AI-driven systems, and product development. Through Zeller Haas and projects like Psalm Log, Preston is now focused on building technology that serves people more deeply, especially at the intersection of faith, personal growth, and community.Connect with Preston ZellerWebsite: https://psalmlog.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonzeller/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• How Emotional Intelligence Fixes Broken Workplace Culture | Jevon Wooden 22.06.2026 37นาที

  What if the real reason teams are stressed, disengaged, and underperforming has less to do with talent and more to do with leaders missing the human side of the data?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Jevon Wooden, CEO of Bright Mind Consulting Group, U.S. Army veteran, and Bronze Star recipient, for a powerful conversation on emotional intelligence, trust, and culture change. Jevon shares his remarkable journey from poverty and facing seven years in prison to military leadership and executive coaching, and explains how those experiences shaped his approach to self-leadership, empathy, and transformation. He also breaks down the blind spots that damage culture, why surveys are not enough, and how his 5Y framework helps leaders build trust, create stronger teams, and guide change in a way people can actually follow.This episode is for leaders, managers, and professionals who want to reduce turnover, improve trust, and lead people with more clarity, humanity, and intention. Press play before you try to fix culture with metrics alone.What You Will LearnHow Jevon’s personal story shaped his leadership philosophyWhy emotional intelligence is essential, not optionalHow military leadership translates into trust and teamwork at workWhat the biggest culture killers are inside organizationsWhy leaders miss the mark when they only rely on surveysHow uncertainty, stress, and poor communication damage performanceWhat the 5Y leadership framework is and how it worksHow to lead change by involving people instead of imposing it on themWhy EQ directly affects retention, engagement, and resultsHow to coach “uncoachable” teams by listening firstChapters (0:16) Meet Jevon and his leadership journey (1:29) From prison risk to personal transformation (4:27) When emotional intelligence became essential (7:00) What military leadership teaches about trust (8:52) The biggest culture killers at work (11:21) The blind spots leaders keep missing (14:39) Jevon’s 5Y leadership framework (22:01) A real-world culture change success story (29:24) Why EQ affects the bottom line (33:00) Coaching people who resist coaching (36:49) Final thoughts and where to connectGuest Bio Jevon Wooden is the CEO of Bright Mind Consulting Group, a U.S. Army veteran, Bronze Star recipient, transformational speaker, coach, and leadership expert. His work focuses on emotional intelligence, self-leadership, culture transformation, and helping organizations build healthier, more effective teams. Drawing from his military experience, personal adversity, and years of leadership development work, Jevon helps leaders improve trust, reduce turnover, and create cultures where people can perform and grow.Connect with Jevon WoodenWebsite: https://jevonwooden.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonwooden/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• How To Lead Through Sovereignty, Risk, and Reinvention | Dominic Ortiz 18.06.2026 30นาที

  What does it take to lead a major gaming enterprise when the stakes are bigger than profit and the mission reaches an entire community?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Dominic Ortiz, CEO of Potawatomi Casino Hotel, for a powerful conversation on leadership, tribal gaming, sovereignty, and building something that lasts. Dominic shares his path from accounting and audit to casino operations and the CEO seat, what it took to help align 11 sovereign nations around a shared vision, and why trust, culture, and community remain at the center of every major decision. He also unpacks sports betting, regulation, AI, cybersecurity risk, and the difference between chasing short-term wins and building long-term strength.This episode is for executives, operators, and rising leaders who want to lead with more courage, conviction, and care for the people depending on them. Press play before you confuse scale with impact.What You Will LearnHow Dominic built his career from finance into enterprise leadershipWhy hard work, adaptability, and risk-taking matter more than a perfect pathWhat leaders can learn from tribal governance, sovereignty, and community-first thinkingHow trust shapes decision-making inside tribal gaming organizationsWhat it took to help align 11 sovereign nations around sports bettingWhy AI creates both opportunity and new security risks for casinosHow to lead through turnaround, transformation, and uncertaintyWhat legacy means when leadership affects jobs, culture, health, and future generationsChapters (0:19) From accountant to casino CEO (3:22) The values that shaped his leadership (5:20) Getting it wrong and learning forward (6:28) Aligning 11 sovereign nations (9:16) Why regulation and sovereignty matter (11:03) AI, cybersecurity, and the next threat (14:10) Trust inside tribal leadership (20:17) Advice for the next generation (24:32) What he is optimizing for now (27:31) The legacy he hopes to leaveGuest Bio Dominic Ortiz is the CEO of Potawatomi Casino Hotel and an enrolled member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. His career began in accounting and audit, including time with Ernst & Young, where he built a strong foundation in controls, risk, compliance, and financial leadership. From there, he expanded across gaming operations, working in finance, food and beverage, cage operations, compliance, and executive leadership roles before stepping into the CEO position. Today, he leads one of the most prominent tribal gaming enterprises in the country, with a focus on sovereignty, innovation, community impact, and long-term growth.Connect with Dominic OrtizLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicrortiz/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• How To Scale Without Losing Yourself | Warren Coughlin 16.06.2026 36นาที

  What if the real reason your business feels chaotic is not the market, your team, or your workload, but the fact that you are leading without a real plan?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with business coach Warren Coughlin to talk about what actually keeps entrepreneurs stuck. Warren breaks down the three biggest issues he sees in struggling companies, why “fine” is often a dangerous place to stay, and how leaders can stop reacting to everything and start building a business that runs with more clarity, discipline, and purpose. He also shares why values have to show up in systems, why shiny new ideas are not always the answer, and how entrepreneurs can grow without burning themselves out or losing who they are in the process.This episode is for founders, operators, and leaders who want more control, better execution, and success that still feels like their own. Press play before “fine” quietly becomes your ceiling.What You Will LearnThe three biggest blockers that keep entrepreneurs stuckWhy “fine” can be a hidden form of settlingHow 90-day planning creates better decisions and better resultsWhat discipline actually means for founders and leadersWhy skill development matters more than passion aloneHow to avoid shiny object syndrome in business growthWhy a good idea without resources is still a bad idea for nowHow values should show up in systems, incentives, and cultureWhat entrepreneurs are really chasing underneath money and growthChapters (0:17) Why entrepreneurs really get stuck (2:34) The three blockers to growth (4:12) Why fine is dangerous (7:01) Planning is a skill (9:44) Discipline is doing what matters (15:19) Why good ideas still fail (20:38) The plan is always the boss (24:25) Leading with values that are real (30:40) What entrepreneurs truly want (33:26) Serving people and building wellGuest Bio Warren Coughlin is a seasoned business coach, recovering lawyer, serial entrepreneur, college professor, actor, and theater director who helps entrepreneurs scale with more clarity, structure, and purpose. His work focuses on helping founders understand their numbers, build stronger teams, and create planning systems that reduce chaos and improve execution. Warren believes entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful forces for positive social change, and he works with leaders who want to grow profitable businesses without sacrificing their values, energy, or quality of life.Connect with Warren CoughlinWebsite https://warrencoughlin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warrencoughlin/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• Why Healthy Habits Don’t Stick and How To Change That | Cynthia Terrell 15.06.2026 41นาที

  What if the reason your health habits keep falling apart is not a lack of discipline, but the fact that you are trying to fix everything at once?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Cynthia Terrell, Ayurvedic practitioner, nutritional coach, and wellness guide for active women 35 and over, to talk about what actually helps women feel better, stay stronger, and create habits that last. Cynthia explains why sleep is the real superfood, how hydration affects energy and focus, why whole foods matter more than quick fixes, and what women need to understand about strength training, stress, recovery, and aging well. She also shares simple ways to make wellness more sustainable without turning it into one more overwhelming item on the to-do list.This episode is for women who want more energy, better routines, and a healthier body that can support the life they are building. Press play before another all-or-nothing wellness plan burns out by next week.What You Will LearnWhy Ayurveda and evidence-based nutrition work well togetherWhy sleep is the foundation of energy, recovery, and healthWhat hydration really means beyond just drinking more waterHow whole foods support energy, skin, longevity, and healthy agingWhy protein and strength training matter more after 35How to choose movement that is sustainable for your bodyWhy recovery is just as important as exercise intensityHow breathwork can reduce stress quickly and naturallyWhat a realistic healthy routine looks like in real lifeWhy small habit changes work better than trying to fix everything at onceChapters (0:21) Why ancient wellness still works (1:07) How Cynthia blends Ayurveda and nutrition (4:49) Why sleep is the real superfood (8:34) What hydration really means (13:42) Whole foods for energy and longevity (17:51) Protein, meals, and eating for strength (19:58) Staying healthy while traveling (22:18) Why strength training matters after 35 (28:28) Stress reduction through breath and recovery (35:18) A realistic daily wellness routine (40:15) The one habit everyone should prioritize (40:58) Cynthia’s final advice on building healthy habitsGuest Bio Cynthia Terrell is an Ayurvedic practitioner, nutritional coach, and lifestyle guide for active women 35 and over. Her work blends ancient wellness principles with modern nutrition and practical habit change to help women improve energy, sleep, strength, recovery, and overall well-being. With a background shaped by Ayurveda, yoga, strength training, and health coaching, Cynthia helps women move away from all-or-nothing wellness approaches and toward routines they can actually sustain.Connect with Cynthia TerrellWebsite: https://wholisticstrength.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-terrell/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• How Family Offices Build Wealth That Lasts | Ron Diamond 11.06.2026 53นาที

  What do the world’s most patient investors understand about wealth that most people never learn?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Ron Diamond, founder and chairman of Diamond Wealth and founder and CEO of Family Office World Media, to unpack how family offices really think about capital, control, risk, and long-term value. Ron explains why patient capital beats short-term incentives, why private markets continue to dominate family office portfolios, and what most founders get wrong after a major liquidity event. He also shares why governance matters more than most new wealth holders realize, how family offices are starting to professionalize, and where values, gratitude, and stewardship fit into the future of generational wealth.This episode is for founders, executives, investors, and families who want to think beyond headlines, quarterly noise, and short-term wins. Press play before fast money thinking starts masquerading as long-term wealth strategy.What You Will LearnWhat makes family offices fundamentally different from traditional wealth managersWhy patient capital creates a stronger long-term investment modelWhy private markets matter so much to family officesWhat most newly wealthy founders get wrong after selling a companyWhy governance, succession, and estate planning come before investingHow compensation and incentives shape better family office performanceWhy AI may level the playing field for smaller family officesWhat values, gratitude, and stewardship have to do with preserving wealth across generationsChapters (0:16) How family offices really think (1:40) What makes patient capital different (5:00) Public markets versus private control (7:37) Why private markets dominate (9:36) Thinking in decades not quarters (11:18) Talent, incentives, and family office growth (17:37) What makes a deal unattractive (19:19) Why governance comes first (27:49) Real diligence among peers (31:10) What leaders misunderstand about wealth (39:34) Purpose, impact, and real world problems (47:38) Values, gratitude, and legacyGuest Bio Ron Diamond is the founder and chairman of Diamond Wealth, a syndicate of more than 100 family offices ranging from roughly $250 million to over $30 billion. He is also the founder and CEO of Family Office World Media, where influential families exchange ideas and strategies around investing, governance, and long-term wealth. Over the past two decades, Ron has invested alongside family offices across private equity, real estate, venture capital, credit, and special situations. His work is focused on helping professionalize the family office space and build a smarter, more sustainable model for generational wealth.Connect with Ron DiamondWebsite: https://www.diamondwealthstrategies.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronalddiamond/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• How To Use AI Without Exposing Your Data | Hunter Jensen 09.06.2026 35นาที

  What if the fastest way to adopt AI also creates one of the biggest risks inside your company?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Hunter Jensen, founder and CEO of Barefoot Labs, to talk about why public AI tools can create serious security, compliance, and trust issues for businesses. Hunter explains the hidden cost of relying on third-party platforms, why secure self-hosted AI is becoming a real advantage, and how companies can automate, scale, and grow without handing over sensitive data or adding headcount. He also shares how Compass was built, where companies are already seeing measurable results, and why leaders need to stop treating AI like a side experiment.This episode is for founders, executives, and operators who want to use AI in a smarter, safer, and more strategic way. Press play before your team adopts AI faster than your company can govern it.What You Will LearnWhy public AI tools create hidden business risksHow compliance issues show up when teams use AI without guardrailsWhat makes self-hosted AI different from tools like ChatGPTHow Compass helps companies keep data secure while improving outputWhere firms in legal, healthcare, finance, and defense are already using AIWhy user adoption matters more than simply buying licensesWhat kinds of ROI companies are seeing from AI automationWhy leaders need to move from experimentation to real deploymentChapters (0:20) The hidden cost of public AI (4:31) Where compliance risk shows up (6:09) Why Barefoot Labs was built (10:42) What makes Compass different (14:04) Practical use cases across industries (17:58) What surprised him most about AI (20:15) ROI, adoption, and measurable outcomes (25:08) Why private AI is the future (32:44) Stop treating AI like an expense (34:48) Final warning for the naysayersGuest Bio Hunter Jensen is the founder and CEO of Barefoot Labs, where he helps companies adopt secure, self-hosted AI that protects sensitive data while improving productivity and scale. Over the past two decades, he has worked across digital innovation, custom software, mobile apps, connected devices, medical software, blockchain, and data science. He has also worked with major brands including Microsoft, Samsung, and Salesforce. Today, his focus is Compass, a customizable AI platform built to help organizations automate work, improve decision-making, and keep control of their own infrastructure.Connect with Hunter JensenWebsite: https://www.barefootsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterjensen/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• Why Wealthy Families Use Life Insurance Very Differently | Michael Malloy 08.06.2026 38นาที

  What if life insurance is not really about insurance at all, but about tax strategy, asset protection, privacy, and long-term wealth planning?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Michael Malloy to unpack one of the most misunderstood tools in global wealth planning: private placement life insurance, or PPLI. Michael explains why high-net-worth families think about insurance completely differently, how PPLI works, why it is often owned by trusts, and what makes it so powerful for tax deferral, asset protection, and estate planning. He also walks through the compliance rules, why the right advisory team matters so much, and the mistakes that can undermine the structure.This episode is for founders, advisors, investors, and families who want to think more strategically about preserving and transferring wealth. Press play before you assume life insurance is only about a death benefit.What You Will LearnWhy people need to “forget” what they think they know about life insuranceWhat private placement life insurance actually isWhy wealthy families often use PPLI inside trust structuresThe three main reasons people use PPLIHow tax deferral, asset protection, and privacy work inside the structureWhat investor control and diversification rules actually meanWhy advisory teams often resist PPLI at firstWhat to evaluate before deciding whether PPLI is the right fitChapters (0:17) Why PPLI changes how you think about insurance (1:38) What makes private placement life insurance different (3:01) Why wealthy families approach it differently (4:15) What PPLI is designed to solve (7:39) Who PPLI is really for (10:35) The core structure and how it works (14:17) How much control policyholders really have (17:45) The compliance mistakes that matter most (19:52) Why the right advisory team is non-negotiable (24:24) Why more people are hearing about PPLI now (29:52) A real-world case study and what went wrong (37:46) Michael’s final advice for investorsGuest Bio Michael Malloy has spent more than 30 years in the insurance industry, including over two decades specializing in private placement life insurance. His work focuses on helping high-net-worth families structure wealth more efficiently through advanced planning strategies involving tax deferral, asset protection, privacy, and cross-border compliance. Michael works closely with clients and their advisory teams to design PPLI structures that fit complex estate planning and investment needs.Connect with Michael Malloy Website: https://www.ewp-financial.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-malloy-clu-tep-rfc7331a744/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• Why Smart Investors Still Make Bad Decisions | Barry Ritholtz 04.06.2026 1ชม.

  What if your biggest investing risk is not the market, but your own behavior?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Barry Ritholtz, co-founder of Ritholtz Wealth Management, to talk about why intelligent investors still make costly mistakes. Barry breaks down the psychology behind bad financial decisions, the danger of overconfidence, why so many people follow terrible advice online, and how behavior often matters more than information. He also shares lessons from major market moments, what AI can and cannot do for investors, and why simple discipline still beats flashy predictions.This episode is for investors, executives, and high earners who want to build wealth without letting noise, ego, or fear wreck the plan. Press play before your next money decision gets made on emotion instead of discipline.What You Will LearnWhy investor behavior matters more than most people realizeHow fiduciary advice differs from traditional Wall Street incentivesWhy social media financial advice can be dangerousThe cognitive biases that quietly wreck portfoliosWhy smart professionals often struggle with investing disciplineHow to think about compounding, planning, and long-term wealthWhat past market crises reveal about investor psychologyWhere AI can help investors and where it still falls shortChapters (0:00) Start with a real financial plan (0:50) Why behavior beats information (2:17) From lawyer to investor (4:48) Why fiduciary advice matters (12:27) The danger of finfluencer advice (17:18) How behavior drives investing results (22:33) Biases that wreck portfolios (32:20) Wealth-destroying habits to avoid (38:48) Lessons from past market calls (48:42) Where AI helps investors (55:58) The tennis lesson for investingGuest Bio Barry Ritholtz is the co-founder of Ritholtz Wealth Management, an independent, employee-owned advisory firm managing billions in assets. Before building the firm, Barry trained in law, started his career as an attorney, and later moved into trading and investing. Over the years, he has become known for cutting through market myths, challenging weak financial thinking, and helping investors make smarter decisions with clearer processes and better discipline.Connect with Barry RitholtzWebsite: https://ritholtz.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritholtz/Grab a copy: https://www.hownottoinvestbook.com/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• The Hidden Risk of a Stable Job | LuRae Lumpkin 02.06.2026 48นาที

  What if the safest career move you can make today is to stop depending on one paycheck?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with LuRae Lumpkin to talk about the real risk hiding inside “stable” work. LuRae shares why so many professionals stay stuck in jobs they have outgrown, how AI and layoffs are quietly changing the workforce, and what it takes to start building income and freedom on your own terms. She also opens up about leaving corporate life, designing a lifestyle-first business, setting better boundaries, and doing the inner work that helps people stop shrinking their own future.This episode is for professionals, founders, and anyone rethinking what security, freedom, and work should look like now. Press play before comfort convinces you to stay somewhere you have already outgrown.What You Will LearnWhy depending on one paycheck may be riskier than people thinkWhat workforce shifts people are still underestimatingHow to start exploring a side business before leaving your jobWhy skills people take for granted can become paid offersHow to design work around the life you actually wantWhy boundaries matter more when you work for yourselfHow to avoid burning out while building something newWhy self-worth and inner work shape business decisions more than people realizeChapters (0:00) Self-care, self-love, and empty cups (0:24) The hidden risk of one paycheck (2:40) What the workforce is not seeing (7:22) The moment she knew to leave (11:20) Where to start when you feel stuck (16:04) Building a lifestyle-first business (21:40) How to grow without burning out (29:29) Boundaries, alignment, and saying no (36:16) The people around you matter (41:01) Why inner work changes everythingGuest Bio LuRae Lumpkin is a former corporate executive who led global teams across more than 100 countries before stepping away to build a more independent and intentional life. Her background includes senior marketing leadership in telecom and work at one of the world’s largest media buying agencies. Today, she helps professionals rethink work, income, and freedom by building independent businesses around their strengths, lifestyle goals, and personal values. Her work also extends into podcast production, ghostwriting, business strategy, and personal growth resources designed to help people move from burnout and uncertainty to more aligned work.Connect with LuRae LumpkinWebsite: youcanbefree.lifeLLNYC: https://www.llnyc.agency/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luraelumpkin/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• How To Build What You’re Not Qualified For | Scott Robins 01.06.2026 40นาที

  What if the reason you keep growing is not because you had it all figured out, but because you kept building anyway?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Scott Robins, founder of Virtual Procurement Services and Group Savings Organization, for a direct conversation about ego, failure, reinvention, and the long road from hustle to humility. Scott shares how he built businesses he was not qualified to run, why asking for help changed everything, what working for someone else taught him about leadership, and how truth, generosity, and respect became the foundation of the culture he leads today.This episode is for founders, executives, and builders who have learned the hard way that confidence alone is not enough. Press play before your ego mistakes motion for mastery.What You Will LearnWhy confidence and competence are not the same thingHow ego quietly drives founder mistakesWhat Scott learned from failing in restaurants, radio, and publishingWhy asking for help became a turning point in both life and businessWhat working a job taught him that entrepreneurship never didHow truth builds trust faster than image managementWhy strong culture starts with respect, pay, and clarityWhat founders need to hear about fear, family, and long-term successChapters (0:00) Building before feeling qualified (3:39) When ego looks like competence (6:00) Outrunning failure and blaming others (10:49) Why asking for help changed everything (17:31) When hustle stops solving the problem (24:19) The identity shift from founder to employee (27:44) What employment taught about leadership (30:35) Why people stay at VPS (35:28) Fear, truth, and leading honestly (38:06) What he would tell younger ScottGuest Bio Scott Robins is a lifelong entrepreneur who began building businesses as a kid and later went on to found Virtual Procurement Services and Group Savings Organization. His path includes failures in advertising, hospitality, publishing, and radio before finding traction in sourcing and savings models that served markets many people did not yet understand. Today, he is known for building strong client trust, asking for help early, and creating companies where people stay, grow, and do meaningful work.Connect with Scott RobinsWebsite: https://www.vprocurement.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrobins/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• Cash Flow Secrets for Scaling Fast Without Running Out of Money | Karl Maier 28.05.2026 36นาที

  What happens when your business is growing fast, but the cash is not keeping up?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Karl Maier, fractional CFO and author of Surfing Economic Chaos, to talk about one of the biggest reasons growing companies get into trouble: they focus on revenue and ignore cash flow. Karl explains why fast growth can actually create more financial pressure, what founders get wrong about capital raises, how AI is changing financial operations, and why strong systems matter long before things get messy.This episode is for founders, CEOs, and operators who want to grow with more clarity, make better financial decisions, and avoid learning cash flow lessons the hard way. Press play before revenue growth writes a cash flow check your business cannot cash.What You Will LearnWhy cash flow gets overlooked even in growing companiesWhen leaders need to start thinking more like a CFOWhy more sales can actually make a cash problem worseHow AI can improve forecasting, reporting, and financial insightWhat breaks inside a business when growth moves too fastWhat separates recoverable companies from the ones that failWhy raising capital is a sales process, not just a good ideaHow leaders can stay clear-headed under financial pressureChapters (0:00) Why growth can still drain cash (3:22) When to think like a CFO (4:38) Balancing fast growth with discipline (6:22) The dangerous sales misconception (7:47) Where AI fits in finance (12:11) Scaling without breaking the business (15:38) A turnaround story under pressure (19:52) What makes a company recoverable (22:04) Why most capital raises fail (29:12) The mindset behind surfing chaos (31:09) Emotional discipline in financial decisions (34:11) Routines that create clarityGuest Bio Karl Maier is a fractional CFO, turnaround advisor, and author of Surfing Economic Chaos. He works with industrial and energy companies on cash flow, capital strategy, financial planning, and sustainable growth. Over the course of his career, he has helped leaders navigate tight cash positions, restructure struggling businesses, support capital raises from $10 million to $190 million, and scale companies without losing control of the numbers. His work centers on helping businesses turn financial stress into clarity and forward momentum.Connect with Karl Maier LinkedIn: Karl Maier Book: Surfing Economic ChaosConnect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• How Wellness Builds Better Leaders | Jeff Zwiefel 26.05.2026 49นาที

  What if your leadership problem is actually a wellness problem?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Jeff Zwiefel, longtime Life Time executive and wellness leader, to talk about what it really takes to build a healthy way of life company and why wellness is no longer a side conversation for high performers. Jeff shares how Life Time grew from seven clubs and $130 million in revenue to a national brand with 180 clubs, 1.5 million members, and $2.3 billion in revenue, while staying rooted in member experience, culture, and long-term health. He also explains why longevity, recovery, strength training, and community are reshaping the wellness industry, and why leaders who ignore their own health are quietly weakening their performance.This episode is for executives, founders, and operators who want to lead with more energy, build stronger teams, and stop treating wellness like an afterthought. Listen before your calendar becomes your cardiologist.What You Will LearnHow Jeff helped scale Life Time into a national healthy lifestyle brandWhy member experience became the company’s clearest competitive edgeWhat the shift from health club to healthy way of life company really meantWhy longevity, muscle, recovery, and community are now central to wellnessHow Jeff led through COVID with trust, transparency, and resilienceWhy high standards, casting, and certification shape strong culturesWhat leaders should know about health span versus lifespanWhy simple daily habits still beat flashy biohacksChapters (0:01) Why wellness shapes leadership (1:17) From trainer to industry leader (5:05) The member point of view (10:33) Building a healthy way of life company (16:05) Why longevity is changing wellness (21:21) Leading 30,000 people through crisis (28:34) Building trust through casting and standards (35:57) The future of wellness for leaders (47:58) Final advice on purpose and performanceGuest Bio Jeff Zwiefel is a longtime health and wellness executive best known for helping build Life Time into one of the most recognized healthy lifestyle brands in the United States. Over nearly four decades in the industry, he has worked across personal training, hospital-based healthcare, elite sports performance, product development, and executive leadership. During his 25 years at Life Time, he helped grow the business from seven clubs and roughly $130 million in revenue to 180 clubs, 1.5 million members, and $2.3 billion in revenue. He also developed Miura, an anti-aging and longevity performance business focused on helping people extend both lifespan and health span.Connect with Jeff ZwiefelWebsite: https://jeffzwiefel.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzwiefel/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• Why Workplace Dysfunction Is a Leadership Problem | Heather Hilliard 25.05.2026 36นาที

  What if the dysfunction in your company is not a people problem, but a leadership and systems problem hiding in plain sight?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Heather Hilliard, principal of Caliber Leadership Systems, to talk about what leaders keep getting wrong about dysfunction at work. Heather explains why dysfunction is not something to hide, why it thrives in silence, and how strong leaders stop blaming people and start diagnosing patterns, systems, and behaviors. She also shares how fear-driven cultures quietly erode trust, performance, and growth, and what it takes to shift a team without reacting, shrinking, or burning out.This episode is for executives, founders, and leaders who are tired of stalled progress, tension-filled teams, and organizational patterns that never seem to change. Press play before another “people issue” distracts you from the real problem.What You Will LearnWhy dysfunction is normal and not something to hideHow blaming people keeps organizations stuckWhy naming dysfunction is the first step toward solving itHow leaders can depersonalize conflict and regain perspectiveWhat fear-driven cultures do to performance and decision-makingWhy many CEOs accidentally reinforce dysfunctionHow a growth partner helps leaders see what they cannot see aloneWhat functional systems do for trust, retention, and resultsChapters (0:00) Why dysfunction is not personal (1:29) What leaders misunderstand about dysfunction (4:57) Why naming the issue matters (8:46) How to stay empowered in chaos (14:07) Why leaders need a growth partner (18:15) A real dysfunction turnaround story (23:41) Why dysfunction feels more visible now (29:47) The long-term cost of dysfunction (32:21) How to get your power back (35:48) Where to learn more from HeatherGuest Bio Heather Hilliard is the principal of Caliber Leadership Systems, where she helps organizations work through dysfunction, leadership breakdowns, and the hidden patterns that stall growth. Her work focuses on leadership behavior, organizational systems, team dynamics, and helping companies move from blame and reactivity to clarity and function. She is also the co-author of So You Think You Can Lead, a book that helps leaders understand the habits, authority, and mindset shifts needed to lead more effectively.Connect with Heather HilliardWebsite: https://caliberleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-hilliard/Book: So You Think You Can LeadConnect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• The Startup Stage No One Warns You About | Eric Samson 21.05.2026 43นาที

  What if the hardest part of building a company is not getting started, but surviving the stage where everything is working just enough to break you?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with entrepreneur and founder coach Eric Samson to talk about the messy middle of startup life. Eric shares what really happens when a business hits that early growth stage, why so many founders feel stuck around the million-dollar mark, and how hiring, delegation, systems, and cash flow can either free you or bury you. He also opens up about partner tension, burnout, learning to trust other people, and the shift from doing everything yourself to actually leading.This episode is for founders, operators, and early-stage leaders who feel buried in chaos and wonder if it is supposed to feel this hard. Press play before you confuse survival mode with strategy.What You Will LearnWhy so many founders hit a wall around $1 millionWhat the “million dollar problem” really looks likeHow early growth creates chaos, resentment, and burnoutWhy delegation is one of the hardest founder skillsHow to think about hiring people who balance your weaknessesWhy cash flow and taxes quietly kill good businessesWhat changes when a founder starts focusing on profitabilityHow to know when it is time to stop doing and start leadingChapters (0:00) The founder trap of doing everything (1:47) What the million dollar problem feels like (5:20) When founders need to lead (7:47) The fear and pressure of startup life (10:16) Why growth creates friction and blame (12:36) Systems, chaos, and founder instincts (15:26) Living inside constant constraint (18:26) Avoiding burnout and false urgency (24:56) Hiring the people you actually need (31:21) Falling in love with operations (37:05) Why knowing your numbers matters (41:01) The first real profit changes everythingGuest Bio Eric Samson is an entrepreneur, founder, and business leader who has built, scaled, rebuilt, and coached companies through the real challenges of early-stage growth. His experience spans startup operations, sales, hiring, systems, and leadership development, with a particular focus on helping founders move through the chaotic stages of building something from scratch. He is also connected with Group 8A, where he continues to help businesses grow with stronger structure, smarter decision-making, and more sustainable leadership.Connect with Eric Samson Website: https://group8a.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsamson/Connect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect
• Franchising Your Business Without Getting Burned | Brittney Lincoln 20.05.2026 39นาที

  What if franchising your business could help you scale faster, but also create a whole new set of risks you never saw coming?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Brittney Lincoln, franchise growth strategist, partner at Limitless Franchise Growth, and founder of Females in Franchising, to talk about what it really takes to franchise a business the right way. Brittney shares the real criteria founders need to meet before they franchise, the biggest myths around passive income and fast growth, and why becoming a franchisor is not just scaling a business, it is stepping into the business of helping other people become business owners.This episode is for founders, operators, and women leaders who are curious about franchising, smart scaling, and building wealth through a model that is often misunderstood. Press play before you turn growth into a model you are not ready to support.What You Will LearnHow to know if your business is actually ready to franchiseWhy profitability alone is not enough to make a franchise model workWhat makes a business repeatable and teachable across marketsWhy founders need a real support system before they start selling franchisesThe biggest pros and cons of franchising for both founders and franchiseesWhy franchising is not passive income, especially in the early stagesHow women can use franchising as a path to ownership and wealth buildingWhat strong franchisors do differently when scaling from one location to manyChapters (0:00) Why franchising changes your role (1:31) Brittney’s path into franchising (5:08) Why women are underrepresented (8:35) Is your business ready to franchise (12:57) Becoming a franchisor means helping owners (15:57) The real pros and cons (22:21) Why women belong in franchising (29:24) Balance, family, and building a platform (32:23) How to scale franchise support properly (36:36) Females in Franchising and what’s nextGuest Bio Brittney Lincoln is a franchise growth strategist, partner at Limitless Franchise Growth, and founder of Females in Franchising. She began her career as an entrepreneur, launching her own retail business in Denver before moving into franchise development, where she has spent more than a decade helping brands grow from early concepts to large-scale franchise systems. Across beauty, wellness, fitness, food, service, and medical brands, Brittney has helped emerging franchisors build smarter sales processes and stronger foundations for scale. Through Females in Franchising, she is creating a community and platform dedicated to helping more women build careers, ownership, and influence in the franchise world.Connect with Brittney Lincoln Website: www.femalesinfranchising.com Instagram: @femalesandfranchising LinkedIn: Females in FranchisingConnect with Executive ConnectWebsite: https://www.executiveconnectexperience.comLinkedIn: Melissa AarskaugYouTube: Executive ConnectInstagram: @executiveconnectpodcastTikTok: @executiveconnectpodcastFacebook: Executive Connect