IDEAS+LEADERS

In episode 285 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Katy McFee, executive coach and founder of Insights to Action. After 18 years in biotech and tech, driving nine-figure revenue while repeatedly being passed over, Katy cracked the code, landed a VP role, and was soon recruited as an EVP. Today, she helps high-performing women do the same without burning out or waiting for permission that never comes.
We talk about why so many brilliant women stay stuck at Director level, why the issue is rarely skills and almost always perception, and how small, strategic shifts can completely change how leadership sees you.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why high performers get overlooked despite strong results

How perception shapes promotion decisions more than competence

What it means to move from invisible to influentia

 How to advance even when DEI support is missing

When it’s time to leave the room and find one that fits

Tune in for a bold, honest conversation about visibility, power, and stepping into leadership on your own terms.
You can connect with Katy here Get Promoted To Executive Leadership - Insights to Action
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In episode 284 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Stefan Feuerstein, founder of ABC Delegation, author of A-B-C Delegation: The Manager’s Guide to Effective Delegation, and one of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 leaders. With experience leading humanitarian operations and managing teams of thousands, Stefan brings a rare, real-world perspective on leadership under pressure.

We explore why leaders burn out not because they work too hard, but because they become bottlenecks, confusing delegation with task dumping. Stefan shares how his A-B-C Delegation framework helps leaders know when to stay involved, when to be informed, and when to step aside so teams can truly step up.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why delegation is not optional, but central to leadership

How poor delegation creates burnout and stalls organizations

How to systematize decision-making without micromanaging

What it really means to empower teams and scale impact

Tune in for a practical, eye-opening conversation on delegation as a force multiplier in modern leadership.

You can connect with Stefan here A-B-C Delegation: Effective Delegation Tools and Strategies for Successful Management

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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Anthony Cudjo, Founder of Human Optimization 3.0 (H3O), performance expert, and widely known as the “Teacher of Teachers.” With more than 37 years of experience in business consulting, executive coaching, NLP, and professional athletics, Anthony has helped thousands of leaders and individuals unlock their full physical, mental, and emotional potential.

We explore what it truly means to optimize the human experience, from mastering anxiety and dissolving limiting beliefs to tapping into the deeper intelligence encoded in our DNA. Anthony breaks down the H3O framework, the three power centers that shape every decision we make, and the daily practices that help people step into a more powerful, purposeful version of themselves.

In this episode, we discuss:
What it means to “crack the code” of human optimization

How to harmonize spirit, mind, and body for lasting transformation

Why reconnecting with your Divine Intelligence changes everything

How leaders can activate their potential and elevate others

🎧 Tune in for an energizing, transformative conversation about personal mastery, human potential, and the mechanics of becoming your most powerful self.

You can connect with Anthony here:
Website: https://urh3o.com

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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Sid Jashnani, founder of Rekruuto, Certified EOS Implementer®, and holdco entrepreneur. Sid scaled his first company from $4M to $35M after transforming the way he communicated, delegated, and aligned his team. Today, he helps founders and leadership teams create clarity, accountability, and empowered cultures using the Entrepreneurial Operating System®.
We dive into why communication breaks down inside growing organizations, what leaders misunderstand about delegation, and how simple rhythms can shift a team from chaos to ownership. Sid also shares the key lessons he learned while transitioning from a directive leader to an empowering one.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why leaders struggle to communicate expectations clearly

How to move from “do as I say” to true team ownership

The Delegation Ladder and how to use it

Communication rhythms that build alignment and reduce firefighting

Lessons from scaling a business from $4M to $35M

How structure and empathy work together in great leadership

🎧 Tune in for a practical, grounded conversation about clarity, leadership growth, and building teams that actually take ownership.
You can connect with Sid here: Sid Jashnani - London Based Certified EOS® Implementer | HoldCo

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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Dain Dunston, acclaimed author of Being Essential and one of the most respected leadership advisors working today. For more than four decades, Dain has coached Fortune 100 executives, visionary founders, and CEOs on how to lead with presence, clarity, and radical self-awareness.

We dive into what it truly means to shift from performing leadership to essential leadership - the kind rooted in connection, authenticity, and deep inner awareness. Dain shares his insights on sensing “what wants to happen,” leading with love instead of control, and finding grace under pressure in the most challenging moments of leadership.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why so many leaders unknowingly operate from performance instead of presence

How to sense “what wants to happen” and why it changes decision-making

How the best leaders stay grounded in moments of crisis

Two simple questions that can transform your leadership instantly

🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded conversation about self-awareness, courage, and the kind of leadership the world needs today.

You can connect with Dain here: Dain Dunston

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