Architect a life by design versus tolerating a life by default with Chad Lefevre
Release Date: 04/16/2025
The Power of Being Human: 2025 Takeaways from Notable Leaders Radio
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I am going to share the wisdom from this year's guests. I noticed a theme in the messages that the guests shared. They each spoke from their perspectives on the importance of failure and being human as key elements of their success. Not the lack of them, but rather embracing them. In today’s episode, we discuss: Remember that you succeed because you’re human, not despite it. Give yourself permission to feel, learn, and be imperfect, self‑trust and humanity fuel far better leadership than white‑knuckled control ever will Commit fully to the action...
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Discovering Your Path: Tools for Self-Trust and Life Transformation with Chad Lefevre.
Notable Leaders' Radio
I heard from so many of you after my first conversation with today’s guest that I asked him to come back and take our conversation to the next level. Who is this mystery guest? Well, today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Chad Lefevre, Founder and Ceo of The Most Important Conversations. He highlights how embracing your unique wiring as a creator can transform uncertainty into opportunity and inspire you to step into your own leadership and impact. In today’s episode, we discuss: Discover Your Early Sparks. Ever wonder why some kids just don’t stop asking "why?" Chad...
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Changing Lives, Creating Impact: Jourdan Hathaway’s Formula for Sustained Leadership Success
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Jourdan Hathaway, Chief Business Officer of the General Assembly. She emphasizes how resilience, courage, and the willingness to ask for help have been key in her transition from a childhood of poverty to a successful executive leader. In today’s episode, we discuss: Reflect on the childhood influences that shaped you and your future aspirations. Jourdan shares how her experience growing up in extreme poverty shaped her early dream of working in advertising, inspired by the TV show "Bewitched." That dream became a guiding star through...
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Military Grit to Corporate Wisdom: Tony Crescenzo’s Path to Healing and High-Performance
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Tony Crescenzo, CEO of Intelligent Waves & Founder of Peak Neuro, LLC. He highlights his compelling journey from a resilient upbringing and military service to pioneering leadership insights and transformative healing with brain-training technology. In today’s episode, we discuss: Remember the importance of "always do the right thing." Tony’s grandfather’s timeless advice served as his moral compass, guiding him through every personal and business decision. He discovered that by valuing integrity, you foster trust and...
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The Only Ceiling Is Your Own: Kash Rocheleau’s Story of Ambition, Ownership, and Mentorship
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Kash Rocheleau, CEO of Icon Foods, Inc.. She discusses the importance of mentorship, fostering cultures of ownership and transparency, and explains why real growth occurs when we step outside our comfort zones. In today’s episode, we discuss: Recognize the impact of supportive mentors in your life. Seek out people who champion your goals and remind you of your strengths during challenges; even one person who believes in you can turn obstacles into opportunities. Lean into self-reliance but also understand when collaboration is...
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Lessons in Confidence and Curiosity: JulieAnn Bornales Shares Stories from Her Music Career
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with JulieAnn Bornales, Creative Operations & Marketing Consultant, and Podcast Producer. She highlights the lessons learned from career setbacks, finding your voice in challenging environments, and the importance of asking for what you’re worth. In today’s episode, we discuss: Don’t overlook the power of self-belief when facing challenges or workplace uncertainty. Trusting in your ability to solve problems encourages you to keep going through setbacks, helping you recover faster and reach your goals. Know your worth and stand...
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From Broadway Dreams to Creative Leadership with Lauren Cassidy
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Lauren Cassidy, Founder/Executive Creative Director – LC Studio Productions. She unpacks how showing up as your best self, seizing opportunities, and evolving through every challenge leads to success and fulfillment. In today’s episode, we discuss: Embrace a “greatness over perfection” mindset to fuel creativity and avoid stagnation. Lauren learned that seeking perfection sets ceilings and fosters disappointment, while aiming for personal greatness keeps you evolving; by shifting your mindset this way, you allow yourself room for...
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Ordinary people can do extraordinary things: with Andrea Wilson Woods, Founder of Blue Faery
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Andrea Wilson Woods, President & Founder, Blue Faery. She highlights how she transformed early hardship, loss, and fierce protectiveness into founding Blue Faery, a nonprofit dedicated to liver cancer advocacy, while sharing lessons on empathy, resilience, and finding joy amidst adversity. In today’s episode, we discuss: Recognize the power of role models in shaping your identity. Reflect on who inspired you in childhood (real or fictional) and what qualities you admired. Consciously apply those traits—such as resilience, strength, or...
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Designing a Life of Abundance with Chad Hufford: From Financial Blueprints to Mindset Shifts
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Chad Hufford, founder and lead advisor, Veritas Wealth Management. He highlights how embracing failure as experimentation, focusing on intentional choices, and building life by design, not by default, can lead to real, lasting success and fulfillment. In today’s episode, we discuss: Recognize the impact of early role models. Examine who influenced you most in childhood and what values or lessons they modeled. Understanding these roots helps clarify the foundation for your present decisions and leadership style, guiding you...
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Thriving Beyond the Storm: Lessons in Perseverance and New Beginnings with Kijuan Amey
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Kijuan Amey, Chief Motivation Officer of Amey Motivation LLC. He highlights his extraordinary journey living his dream of working in the Air Force to an accident that changed him forever. He shares how redefining his life through resilience, faith, and the power of vulnerability, gave him what he needed to thrive again. In today’s episode, we discuss: Reframe vulnerability as a source of strength. Embrace open self-expression and honesty about your struggles. This can foster healing, help you confront past pain, and empower both...
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Chad Levefre, Co-Founder of The Most Important Conversations. He highlights innovative solutions like leveraging video game development for positive behavior change and his Whole Life Architecture program.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
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Discover What Expansive Thinking Can Do For You - Chad shares the childhood influences that sparked his curiosity about the universe and life's broader questions. Listening to him, I saw life through his eyes, opening me up to think differently. I’m curious if you will have the same experience.
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Our Brain Rewards Us For Almost-Winning Behavior- Chad explains that our brains are wired to give us a neurochemical reward—specifically, a dopamine rush—not just when we win, but even more so when we almost win. He calls this the "near win" effect. Using the example of a slot machine, he describes how getting two out of three matching symbols (almost winning) triggers more dopamine than a real win. shedding light on why we often start but don't finish tasks. This realization can empower them to break those patterns and accomplish their goals.
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Navigate Emotional Challenges with Emotional Sobriety - The concept of emotional sobriety emphasizes the importance of processing and learning from emotions. This can help you better manage your emotions and align more deeply with your true self.
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Reframe Addiction as Reinforced Behavior - When Chad shared this, it took me a moment to understand what he was saying—interesting and thought-provoking. Have a listen to see if it resonates with you.
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Guest Bio
Chad Lefevre is an international Design Thinker, business philosopher and strategist, author, and speaker with twenty years of senior business experience, successfully designing business strategy, and leading cultural transformation and leadership development initiatives.
Chad’s work centers around being-centered human potential, and is focused on designing and delivering on what is possible when human beings are in alignment, empowered and supported to overcome limiting perceptions and beliefs, to increase performance and deliver desired outcomes for themselves and the companies they work for.
Chad is co-founder of The Most Important Conversations.com (TMIC) a ground-breaking weekly online transformation workshop community some have referred to as “AA for healthy normals”. He was also founder of NeuroBe Inc., a research and consulting firm focused on delivering profound performance inside of corporations by working with leaders in the areas of Being, perception, and cognitive mastery.
Website/Social Links
https://tmicglobal.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadlefevre
Belinda’s Bio:
Belinda Pruyne is a renowned Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Keynote Speaker recognized for her ability to transform executives, professionals, and small business owners into highly respected, influential leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, she partners with top-tier organizations, including IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, Discovery Channel, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Recently, she led the redesign of two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is also a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women’s network.
A thought leader in leadership development, Belinda is the creator and host of the Notable Leaders Radio podcast, where she has conducted 95+ interviews with top executives and business leaders, revealing the untold stories behind their success.
Previously, as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, she oversaw a global team of 500 professionals, gaining deep expertise in client services and executive leadership. With 25+ years of experience, Belinda is a trusted advisor to startups, turnarounds, acquisitions, and Fortune 500 companies, delivering strategic, high-impact solutions in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.
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