IDEAS+LEADERS

In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Kristine Frost, former CHRO, founder, board director, and attorney by training, with 25 years of leadership experience across the automotive and industrial sectors.
Having spent much of her career as one of the only women in the room, Kristine learned how communication, credibility, and influence really operate in demanding environments - from the plant floor to the C-suite. We explore what decades of navigating difficult conversations taught her about leadership, why high performance doesn't automatically translate into influence, and why one of her biggest communication challenges has been learning to talk about her own achievements.

In this episode, we discuss:
What 25 years of high-stakes leadership taught Kristine about difficult conversations

How to communicate when what leaders say and what employees hear are very different

How being one of the only women in the room shaped her communication style

How to advocate for yourself without feeling that you are bragging

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about leadership, communication, influence, visibility, and finding the confidence to own the value you bring.

You can connect with Kristine here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kfroesq
Website: https://shatteredglassadvisory.com/
Email: kristine@shatteredglassadvisory.com

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In episode 313 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Justin Goodbread, business strategist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who has grown and sold seven companies across multiple industries.
We explore what it really takes to build a business that can scale beyond its founder. Justin shares why entrepreneurs should think beyond revenue and profit and focus on creating transferable business value, how owner-dependence can limit growth, and why many founders wait too long to prepare their companies for an eventual exit.

In this episode, we discuss:
The difference between building a profitable business and a valuable business

How to recognize when the founder has become the biggest bottleneck

How to reduce owner-dependence and build a company that can operate without you

The leadership transition required as a company moves from seven to eight figures

What makes a company genuinely valuable and attractive to potential buyers

Tune in for a practical conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, scaling, business value, and creating a company that gives you greater freedom rather than depending on you for everything.

You can connect with Justin here: Home - Justin Goodbread 

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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Elizabeth Brett, former NBC television reporter, storytelling authority, and communication strategist who helps accomplished women develop a more authentic and powerful voice.

Drawing on nearly a decade in broadcast journalism, Elizabeth shares what she learned about creating stories that capture attention and build trust, and why polished communication alone is no longer enough. We explore her Story Alchemy™ methodology, the shift from performance to presence, and why our lived experiences can become one of our most powerful sources of authority, especially in the age of AI.

In this episode, we discuss:
How to move from polished communication to authentic presence

Why successful women can outgrow the version of themselves that helped them succeed

How to turn lived experiences into stories that build trust and authority

Why authentic storytelling is becoming even more important in the age of AI

How leaders can develop a voice that is recognizable, memorable, and truly their own

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about storytelling, communication, visibility, and finding the courage to express what you really want to say.

You can connect with Elizabeth here: Elizabeth Brett | LinkedIn
 
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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Maximos Lih, executive coach and founder of Emboldened LLC. After starting his career at Google, Maximos spent nearly a decade at Google Ventures, where he helped hundreds of founders scale their companies and leadership.

We explore what it really takes to build high-performing teams, why founders often become bottlenecks as their companies grow, and how leaders can move from being the “hero” who solves every problem to the “host” who creates the conditions for others to thrive. 

In this episode, we discuss:
How founders can recognize when they have become the bottleneck

What it means to move from “hero” to “host” as a leader

How your team’s behavior can become a mirror of your leadership

Why trust and exceptional talent matter when building great teams

How leaders can create clarity in fast-growing organizations

Tune in for a practical conversation about leadership, high-performing teams, scaling organizations, and creating the conditions for people to do their best work.

You can connect with Maximos here: linkedin.com/in/maximoslih 

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In episode 310 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Lorraine Armijos, executive coach, consultant, and founder of LAR INSIGHTS. Lorraine began her leadership journey in the U.S. Air Force and brings more than 20 years of experience, including roles with Fortune 500 companies.
We explore how leaders can successfully navigate change, turn strategy into action, and build high-performing teams. Lorraine shares why great leadership is increasingly about asking the right questions rather than giving all the answers, and how leaders can move from overwhelm to greater clarity and impact.

In this episode, we discuss:
How to turn a strong vision into effective execution

How leaders can move from overwhelm to transformational impact

Why great leaders learn to coach rather than simply give orders

How data can support better leadership decisions

How process improvement can support sustainable business growth

Tune in for a practical conversation about leadership, change management, strategy, and creating organizations where people and performance can thrive together.

You can connect with Lorraine here: Lorraine Armijos | LinkedIn
 
Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast on Apple https://apple.co/3fKv9IH or Spotify https://sptfy.com/Nrtq.