How do you reclaim that fire you once had—that deep-seated belief that you were meant for something bigger? In this episode we tackle the painful gap between leadership potential and leadership reality. You’ll meet Sharlee Lyons, a former Division 1 athlete who's spent over twenty years transforming average performers into All-Stars across corporate, non-profit, and higher education environments. As a bestselling author and certified coach, she's mastered the art of helping people who've downgraded their dreams to rediscover their capacity for greatness. Join us as Sharlee reveals the system that's helping professionals reclaim their belief in doing BIG things.

Episode Highlights:

00:44 Meet Sharlee Lyons: Transforming Average to All-Star

01:47 From Burnout to Bestselling Author

02:58 The Power of Coaching: Real-Life Transformations

10:41 Facing Challenges: The Plateau and the Rut

14:14 Inspiring Leadership: The Thermostat vs. Thermometer

16:16 Framework for All-Star Leadership

18:50 How to Connect with Sharlee Lyons

Show Links:

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SharleeLyons.com

What if you woke up one day and realized you’re surrounded by complete chaos…and there are no rules? Our enlightening conversation with Marta Czajkowska will make you rethink everything about how you approach life. Her extraordinary journey from communist Poland to the heights of El Capitan embodies the true meaning of freedom. At just 15, Marta set her sights on climbing Yosemite's iconic rock face—a dream that launched her into a life of global adventure and mountain pursuits. But it was a near-fatal climbing accident that transformed her path, forcing her to confront life's deeper questions. Now, Marta channels her experiences into empowering others to break free from their limitations and live authentically.

Episode Highlights:

06:20 The Turning Point: Near-Fatal Climbing Accident

09:45 Discovering Life's Deeper Questions

12:27 Breaking Free from Limiting Stories

16:57 Empowering Women in the Third Phase of Life

20:54 How to Connect with Marta Czajkowska

Show Links:

https://mastersofbadassery.com/

Bold & Free

What if the difference between struggling and scaling isn't working harder but implementing smarter systems? In this episode, we explore the hidden power of simplified systems with Rich Nazzaro and Andy Worobel, founders SaaS Business Advisors, a consultancy that's revolutionizing how established businesses scale. With 28 years of combined experience at tech giants like Dell, Salesforce, Oracle, and HP, this dynamic duo observed firsthand how business owners struggle with complex processes and complicated technology—costing them time, money, and growth potential. Together, they specialize in creating simple solutions to complex problems that help their clients simplify, streamline, and scale. Rich and Andy are also BrandFace clients, so you’ll also hear about their personal branding journey with us.

Episode Highlights:

00:30 Exploring Simplified Systems

05:28 Challenges in Implementing New Technology

09:27 The Importance of Transparency and Metrics

10:15 Recognizing the Need for Help

15:52 Andy & Rich’s BrandFace Journey

25:32 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

26:53 Conclusion: How to Connect with Rich Nazzaro & Andy Worobel

Show Links:

saasba.com

How do you build a leadership culture that can adapt to today’s toughest challenges? In this episode, we’re asking the man who has partnered with Simon Sinek (author of Start With Why) to crack the code when it comes to transforming the culture of police departments across the country. While departments nationwide grapple with transparency, accountability, and public trust, Chris Hsiung and a select group of other forward-thinking leaders is taking a radically different approach. Chris spent 28 years in law enforcement serving as Mountain View, California’s Police Chief, and is a founding member and executive director of "The Curve," a non-profit he created with Simon to share how he's empowering police leaders to modernize their departments from within.

Show Links: https://www.thecurve.org/

Episode Highlights:

01:32 Chris Hsiung's Background and Journey

03:05 The Genesis of The Curve

04:32 The Importance of Adaptive Leadership

05:58 Challenges and Solutions in Policing

14:46 The Role of Communication in Policing

21:24 Future of Policing and Community Engagement

26:27 How to Connect with Chris Hsiung

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecurveinitiative

TheCurve.org

What if your first dream career isn't your last? Today we're exploring the art of the professional pivot with Shannon Russell, founder of Second Act Success. Shannon's journey from television executive producer to successful entrepreneur embodies her grandfather's legacy of meaningful business ownership. After achieving her childhood dream in the entertainment industry, motherhood prompted Shannon to pivot back to her New Jersey roots where she built an award-winning franchise before launching Second Act Success. Now, as a Certified Career Coach, podcast host, and course creator, Shannon helps women in unfulfilling careers design their own professional pivots. Spoiler alert…she’s also a BrandFace client, and we’ll hear how she feels about her journey and her brand.

Episode Highlights:

01:43 Shannon Russell's Career Journey

06:23 The Epiphany Moment

07:46 Helping Women Pivot

11:52 Building the Second Act Success Brand

17:06 Shannon's BrandFace Journey

20:37 How to Connect with Shannon Russell

Show Links:

secondactsuccess.co

From sleeping on friends' couches to being featured in Forbes, imagine transforming the most stigmatized form of housing into a luxury living solution that's actually affordable. Our guest in this episode went from experiencing housing instability firsthand to pioneering a revolutionary approach that's making homeownership possible for countless families priced out of the traditional market. While most developers are building million-dollar homes, he's creating stunning living spaces at a quarter of the price. Our guest is Franco Perez, the maverick entrepreneur behind Franco Mobile Homes, and we’re about to reveal how he's turning the mobile home industry on its head and rebranding affordable housing in Silicon Valley.

Episode Highlights:

01:19 Franco's Early Life and Challenges

03:10 Journey into Real Estate

04:25 Revolutionizing Mobile Homes

06:28 Affordable Housing Solutions

10:25 Breaking Stigmas Around Mobile Homes

19:48 Future of Housing and Construction

22:38 How to Connect with Franco Perez

Show Links:

franco.tv

As entrepreneurial experts, we are constantly seeking one thing…LEADS. And it doesn’t stop there. Actually, the end goal is attracting leads on a consistent basis through a repeatable process. In this episode, we speak with Christine Campbell Rapin, a “tell it like it is” mentor, speaker, and best-selling author. She’s also the CEO and owner of Clear Acceleration, Inc. Christine has helped more than 400 businesses build a combined revenue of over one billion dollars by creating a consistent client growth engine. Tune in as we find out how she does it.

Episode Highlights:

03:47 Three Non-Negotiable Business Foundations

05:25 Common Business Mistakes and Solutions

06:45 Value-Based Offers: A Case Study

09:07 The Role of AI in Business

12:05 Balancing Quick Results and Sustainable Solutions

17:08 Client Waterfall vs. Traditional Lead Generation

19:57 Building Authority in the Digital Age

23:10 How to Connect with Christine Campbell Rapin

Show Links:

ChristineCampbellRapin.com

What happens when the life you've built no longer aligns with who you've become? In this episode, we explore ‘authentic awakening’ with Curtis Rivers, a Holistic Life Coach and award-winning author of The Fearless Path. Curtis transformed from a quiet child into a Hollywood stuntman with two Guinness World Records and over 200 film credits. Yet, his greatest challenge wasn't a death-defying stunt—it was acknowledging that his extraordinary career wasn't his true path. When our identity becomes consumed by our profession, where do we find the courage to start again? Tune in and learn how Curtis transformed From Stuntman to Soul Guide, and now helps heart-centered business owners who've lost their way to reimagine, realign, and reignite their authentic journey. And by the way, Curtis is also a BrandFace client.

Episode Highlights:

01:26 Curtis Rivers' Background

02:01 The Journey to Becoming a Stuntman

08:54 Achieving Guinness World Records

12:13 Realization and Transformation

18:01 The Power of Branding

23:55 Curtis's Current Work

29:28 How to Connect with Curtis Rivers

Show Links:

curtisrivers.com alignmentcompass.com