Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity with Meridith Elliott Powell | #21
Release Date: 10/21/2025
Why Success Still Feels Off with Sarah Draper | #42
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You can have everything—and still feel like something’s missing. In this episode, host Elke Rubach sits down with leadership strategist Sarah Draper, founder of Leading Well Strategies, to explore why high performers often feel stuck despite outwardnsuccess. Drawing from her work with executives and leadership teams, Sarah shares how years of achievement can quietly lead to misalignment, burnout, and a loss of personal clarity—especially during major life transitions. Together, they unpack how success without self-awareness can create invisible gaps—and what it...
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The Patterns Running Your Life | #41
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What if your biggest life decisions aren’t conscious at all? In this episode, host Elke Rubach sits down with Carla Royal to explore the hidden emotional and somatic patterns that shape how we show up in relationships, money, and major life choices. Drawing on her work in somatic therapy, Carla reveals how the body stores past experiences—and how those unconscious imprints quietly drive our behaviors, reactions, and decisions. Together, they unpack why so many people feel stuck in repeating cycles, even when they “know better,” and what it actually takes to break...
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AI Won’t Fix Your Thinking with Shashank Shekhar | #40
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What if AI is making you faster—but not better? In this episode, host Elke Rubach sits down with entrepreneur and Let AI Be Your Coach author Shashank Shekhar to unpack the real role of AI in modern decision-making. From launching a mortgage company in the 2008 financial crisis to building AI-driven systems today, Shashank shares how leaders can use AI to sharpen their thinking—without outsourcing it. Together, they challenge the hype and fear around AI, reframing it not as a replacement, but as a powerful coach that can elevate clarity, productivity, and...
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Why Your Business Can’t Survive You | #39
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What if the biggest threat to your business... is you? In this episode, host Elke Rubach sits down with Laurie Barkman, the “Business Transition Sherpa,” to unpack why so many successful founders build profitable companies that ultimately can’t survive without them. Drawing from her own experience leading a multi-generational company through a successful exit, Laurie shares the strategic and emotional realities of succession planning—and why most owners wait too long to face it. Together, they explore how identity, leadership, and structure determine whether a business thrives...
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Why Advisors Avoid Succession Planning with Marissa Teeter | #38
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What happens to your clients if something happens to you tomorrow? In this episode of Get Your House in Order, host Elke Rubach sits down with leadership advisor Marissa Teeter to unpack one of the most avoided conversations in financial services: succession. While many seasoned advisors have built decades-long relationships and thriving books of business, far too few have a clear plan for what happens next—and the risks of waiting are bigger than most realize. Together, they explore the emotional, strategic, and leadership challenges behind transitioning...
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Reclaiming Power in Male-Dominated Spaces with Leslie Grandy | #37
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What does it really take to lead confidently in rooms where you weren’t expected to belong? In this powerful conversation, Leslie Grandy joins host Elke Rubach to unpack the realities of rising through male-dominated industries while staying authentic, strategic, and self-aware. Drawing from decades of executive leadership experience, Leslie shares hard-earned lessons about navigating bias, redefining power, and leading with both strength and emotional intelligence. Together, they explore how influence isn’t about overpowering others — it’s about understanding the...
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Why Success Still Feels Empty with Svetlana Antonyshyn | #36
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What happens when you achieve everything you were told would make you happy — and it still isn’t enough? In this thought-provoking episode, Svetlana Antonyshyn joins host Elke Rubach to explore the hidden emotional cost of achievement and the quiet identity struggles high performers often carry. Drawing from her personal journey and professional insights, Svetlana shares how chasing external validation can disconnect us from purpose, belonging, and authentic fulfillment. Together, they unpack what it means to redefine success from the inside out — and...
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Why Smart Leaders Can’t Communicate | #35
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Successful leaders don’t fail because they lack intelligence—they fail because they repeat conversations they’ve never examined. In this episode, leadership coach and author Chuck Wisner joins host Elke Rubach to unpack why even highly capable people fall into destructive communication patterns under pressure. From family boardrooms to corporate meeting rooms, Chuck explains how unexamined habits, power dynamics, and fear quietly sabotage trust, clarity, and decision-making. Together, they explore what it really means to “grow up conversationally,” why curiosity...
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The Inner Work of Outer Conflict with Ursula Taylor | #34
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If conflict keeps replaying in your head — it’s not about what was said, but what was felt. In this episode of Get Your House in Order, host Elke Rubach sits down with former litigator turned conflict strategist Ursula Taylor to unpack why most approaches to conflict actually make it worse. Drawing from 17 years in high-stakes legal disputes, Ursula explains how conflict is driven by emotion, fear, and unprocessed energy — and how learning to regulate what happens inside you changes everything outside of you. This conversation reframes conflict as information, not...
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Using AI Without Losing Yourself | #33
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AI is everywhere — but most people are still asking the wrong questions about it. In this episode of Get Your House in Order, host Elke Rubach speaks with former lawyer and AI strategist Lauren Cappell about why artificial intelligence isn’t just another productivity tool, but a structural shift in how work, decisions, and businesses operate. Drawing on her experience across Big Tech, startups, and professional services, Lauren explains how to adopt AI thoughtfully — without fear, hype, or surrendering human judgment. Rather than chasing trends, this conversation focuses on discernment:...
info_outlineWhat if the chaos of change was actually your greatest advantage?
In this episode of Get Your House in Order, host Elke Rubach sits down with Meridith Elliott Powell — award-winning author, keynote speaker, and business growth strategist—to explore how leaders can transform uncertainty into a competitive edge. Drawing from decades of experience in banking, healthcare, and finance, Meridith shares how to build resilience, align your vision and values, and create organizations that thrive no matter what comes next.
You’ll learn:
- Why uncertainty is the birthplace of innovation
- How to “get in shape” for change before it happens
- The keys to building accountability and trust across your team
- Why alignment—not perfection—is the foundation of resilience
This episode will inspire you to stop resisting change and start seeing it for what it truly is: an opportunity to grow, lead, and build something that lasts.
🔗 Connect with Meridith Elliott Powell: meridithelliottpowell.com
👤 Host: Elke Rubach
rubachwealth.com | LinkedIn: Elke Rubach