The One Away Show
I believe one moment can change everything. On The One Away Show, I sit down with entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders to talk about the pivotal experiences that reshaped their path—personally or professionally. These conversations go beyond the surface. We explore the decisions, turning points, and inner shifts that define who we become and how we show up in the world. If you’re drawn to stories of growth, identity, and purpose, I think you’ll feel at home here. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday. I’m glad you’re here.
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One Morning Meeting Away from Shaping a Movement
07/01/2025
One Morning Meeting Away from Shaping a Movement
Jordi Ricart’s story begins with a bold idea, a $3M fundraising goal, and an unwavering belief in possibility. In this episode of The One Away Show, he walks Bryan through the pivotal morning meeting that set Curated Investments in motion—and the years of resilience, reinvention, and surrender that followed. From navigating razor-thin margins to scaling a thriving company built on passion, purpose, and partnership, Jordi opens up about what it means to lead with trust, grow with intention, and inspire others by simply being aligned with your why. 🎧 Tune in now to hear how a mindset shift—and a little faith—can build momentum that fuels a movement.
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One Client Away from Leaving Law Behind
06/27/2025
One Client Away from Leaving Law Behind
From law firm partner to private equity pioneer. In this episode, Dan Lubeck shares how a single client request shifted his career—and opened the door to building his own investment firm. Dan talks about the power of aligned partnerships, the risks that keep him up at night, and the long game of creating real value. For anyone navigating high-stakes decisions or considering a leap into entrepreneurship, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and bold conviction. 🎧 Listen now! #PrivateEquity #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #TheOneAwayShow
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One Fake TV Ad Away from a Real Client
06/24/2025
One Fake TV Ad Away from a Real Client
How far would you go to earn your first real client? In this episode of The One Away Show, Brad Mindich recounts the bold, unconventional move that landed him a career-defining opportunity—creating a fake TV ad to prove a point. From leaving the safety (and complications) of a family business to building his own media company from the ground up, Brad reflects on how his intuition, creativity, and respect for creators shaped his path. He and host Bryan Wish dive into the importance of storytelling, how to treat creators with integrity, and why doing things differently can lead to unexpected wins. Whether you’re a founder, a creative, or someone contemplating a major leap, Brad’s story reminds us: sometimes, it only takes one risk to change everything.
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One Pandemic Away from Reimagining Everything
06/20/2025
One Pandemic Away from Reimagining Everything
When the pandemic forced Ida Albo to shut the doors of her family-owned hotel, she didn’t just pivot—she reimagined everything. In this episode of The One Away Show, Ida joins Bryan Wish to reflect on a journey shaped by resilience, reinvention, and deep community roots. From transforming a historic hotel into a local anchor for wellness and connection, to opening Canada’s largest yoga studio, Ida shares how crisis can become a catalyst for creativity. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right mindset—and the right people—you’re never more than one moment away from a new beginning. 🎧 Tune in now to hear the full conversation. #TheOneAwayShow #Leadership #Resilience #WomenInBusiness #PurposeDriven
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One Mountain Away from a Different Kind of Wisdom
06/17/2025
One Mountain Away from a Different Kind of Wisdom
Anuj Gupta’s journey has taken him across continents and up literal and figurative mountains. But the insight he shares in this episode isn’t about reaching the summit—it’s about learning how to see the world differently on the way up. In this episode of The One Away Show, Anuj and host Bryan Wish explore how a relentless pursuit of improvement—what Anuj calls “the lens of imperfection”—shaped his career, his outlook, and his entrepreneurial spirit. From challenging industry norms to reimagining how services could be delivered through conversational AI, Anuj invites us into a future where empathy, efficiency, and imagination drive innovation. If you’ve ever looked at the world and thought, “This could be better,” this episode is your permission—and blueprint—to do something about it.
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One Tear Away from Finding My Purpose
06/13/2025
One Tear Away from Finding My Purpose
Some moments change you forever—and you don’t see them coming. In this heartfelt conversation, Carolina Santarelli shares the unexpected moment on a terrace in Positano that revealed her life’s calling. What began as a career in hospitality became a mission to create transformational experiences through travel. Carolina reflects on the emotional depth of her work, the power of human connection, and how the smallest encounters—like a tear of gratitude—can inspire lifelong purpose. She and Bryan dive into what it means to lead with passion, recruit with honesty, and deliver moments that stay with people long after the journey ends. If you’ve ever questioned the meaning behind your work or longed to turn emotion into impact, this episode will resonate deeply.
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One Rejection Away from the Right Path
06/10/2025
One Rejection Away from the Right Path
How do you respond when the world tells you “no”? In this episode, Bryan Wish sits down with investor and principal partner Nick Bakish to unpack the pivotal rejections and moments of self-reflection that led Nick to redefine what success means to him. From losing a dream job offer to finding his footing in real estate and principal investing, Nick shares how setbacks gave him the clarity and confidence to take the right risks. Together, they explore: Why long-term thinking wins over short-term panic The mindset that separates great investors from the rest The power of aligning career choices with personal values How trust, humility, and karma shape enduring partnerships This is a story of finding conviction, not in the absence of failure—but because of it. If you’ve ever felt like rejection set you back, Nick’s journey will make you rethink what that “no” really meant.
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One Failure Away from Finding My Real Strengths
06/06/2025
One Failure Away from Finding My Real Strengths
Most people associate success with checking the right boxes—top schools, prestigious jobs, impressive titles. But what happens when you realize those boxes don’t reflect who you truly are? In this episode, Mike Lloyd opens up to Bryan Wish about his journey from MIT to the startup world, and how chasing external validation nearly led him away from his real strengths. He reflects on the pressure to "prove" himself, how that drive shaped his early decisions, and the critical turning points that helped him let go of expectations that weren’t truly his. Mike shares what it means to operate from alignment instead of ambition, how he found purpose through building Corvus Insurance, and why the hardest moments often reveal the most about what we’re meant to do. It’s a candid conversation about redefining success—and trusting your own path.
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One Decision Away from Letting Go of a 30-Year Career
06/03/2025
One Decision Away from Letting Go of a 30-Year Career
What if walking away from a 30-year legacy wasn't an end—but the beginning? In this episode of The One Away Show, Jill Belconis joins Bryan Wish to share the courageous decision that changed her life: stepping away from her role as a long-time CEO to pursue something even more fulfilling. From boardrooms to global leadership in YPO, Jill opens up about the pivotal moments that taught her the power of self-reinvention, purpose-driven service, and building community across continents. She reflects on how mentoring veterans, guiding entrepreneurs, and breaking ceilings as the first woman to chair YPO International helped her unlock a deeper sense of impact—and realize that sometimes the greatest legacy is the one you build after letting go. If you’ve ever felt the tension between what you’ve built and what you’re meant to become, Jill’s story will resonate deeply. This episode is a masterclass in reinvention, service, and leading from your values.
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One Lesson Away from Turning Frustration into Connection
05/27/2025
One Lesson Away from Turning Frustration into Connection
What if the thing that once held you back—caring too much—turned out to be your greatest asset? In this powerful episode, Rob Gorin joins Bryan Wish to explore how a deeply personal turning point reshaped the way he leads, listens, and builds trust. When a late-in-life diagnosis of his son’s neurodivergence forced Rob to re-evaluate how he communicates, it sparked a transformation—one that extended from his family to the boardroom. Together, they discuss what it takes to build connection in environments where trust is fragile, how vulnerability becomes a leadership advantage, and why the smallest voices can hold the biggest solutions—if we’re willing to hear them. Whether you lead a team, a company, or a family, this conversation is a reminder that presence, empathy, and intentional communication aren’t soft skills—they’re the foundation of real impact.
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One Scare Away from Changing the Course of My Life
05/23/2025
One Scare Away from Changing the Course of My Life
What if your wake-up call came with screeching tires? In this episode of The One Away Show, Ian Tien—CEO and Co-Founder of Mattermost—shares the near-death moment that forced him to rethink his entire life. One second, he was saving his car from crashing. The next, he realized he was living the very life he swore he’d avoid. From his pivot out of corporate comfort at Microsoft to the founding of Mattermost, Ian takes us through the mindset shifts that shaped his journey—from systems thinker to mission-driven builder. He talks about how business school became a launchpad for both family and founder life, and why impact over ego has become his compass. Bryan and Ian dig deep into self-awareness, leadership, creative ambition, and building technology that matters—literally. Whether you're facing burnout or at a crossroads in your own path, Ian’s story is a reminder: the scariest moments can become your clearest ones.
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One Lesson Away from Becoming a Better Leader—and Father
05/20/2025
One Lesson Away from Becoming a Better Leader—and Father
What happens when you walk away from stability—not just for growth, but to chase something greater? In this episode, Dirk Wakeham opens up about his journey from employee to founder to private equity partner. He shares the pivotal lesson that not only shaped his leadership style—but also how he shows up as a father. Dirk and Bryan dive into what it means to lead authentically, make hard trade-offs between ambition and family, and stay true to your values in high-stakes environments. They explore the real cost of success, the power of humility, and how leadership at work and at home are more connected than we think. If you're striving to lead with more purpose—in business and in life—this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.
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One Leap Away from E-Commerce to Global Success: Joel’s Story
05/16/2025
One Leap Away from E-Commerce to Global Success: Joel’s Story
In this episode, Bryan sits down with Joel Sherlock, a serial entrepreneur who turned a passion for problem-solving into a thriving manufacturing business. Joel takes us through the moment he faced a crossroads in his career—pushing beyond his comfort zone in a market he knew little about—and how that leap led him to build Vitalis into the largest global manufacturer of its kind. Joel shares his journey from building and selling real estate to diving into a technical and risky manufacturing industry, all while leveraging relationships, trusting his instincts, and learning by doing. From the early days of his e-commerce business to leading his team through rapid growth and travel, Joel’s story highlights the importance of embracing new challenges, finding the right mentors, and managing risk with calculated precision. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to take a huge leap into the unknown and turn it into a game-changing opportunity, this conversation is for you.
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From Fired to Founder: Annette Quintana on Turning One Crisis Away from Clarity.
05/14/2025
From Fired to Founder: Annette Quintana on Turning One Crisis Away from Clarity.
In this episode, Annette shares her journey of making a bold pivot after facing a personal and professional crossroads. At just 28, she was coming off a divorce, leaving a corporate job, and considering law school when a conversation with her father changed everything. He helped her see entrepreneurship not as a leap into the unknown, but as a calculated risk—like paying tuition. Annette reveals how this shift in perspective allowed her to push past fear and embrace the challenges of starting her own business. She discusses how to navigate uncertainty, trust your instincts, and why discipline and visualization played key roles in turning her goals into reality. If you're ready to face your own crossroads and make a leap toward a more intentional life, this episode will show you how to turn risk into opportunity.
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One Realization Away from Redefining Success - Bob Arciniaga
05/09/2025
One Realization Away from Redefining Success - Bob Arciniaga
In this episode, Bryan sits down with Bob, a former Wall Street trader who made an unexpected—and deeply personal—pivot. At the height of a successful career in algorithmic finance, Bob stepped away from the fast lane to reconnect with his values, his family, and a more intentional way of working. What followed was a journey of rebuilding—not just his career, but how he thought about success, systems, and impact. Together, they explore what it means to trade certainty for clarity, how to build a board that actually drives value, and why the soft skills often turn out to be the strongest. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to walk away from “having it all” in pursuit of something more lasting, this conversation is for you. #Leadership #BoardSuccess #StrategicGrowth #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #CEO #Arcbound #OneAwayShow
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Juan Manuel Barrero: One Continental Move Away From Finding Opportunity
12/06/2024
Juan Manuel Barrero: One Continental Move Away From Finding Opportunity
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Juan Manuel Barrero, a remarkable three-time entrepreneur who's revolutionizing the FinTech landscape. As the founder and CEO of Lazo, Juan is building the premier gateway for Latin American startups entering the U.S. market. His journey is fascinating - from graduating top of his class with dual degrees from the Catholic University of Argentina to pursuing business studies across four continents on scholarship. Before Lazo, Juan founded Barrero & Asociados, a leading Agribusiness consulting firm, and CFOstartup, which became the go-to consulting firm for startups and VCs. Beyond business, his leadership extends to presiding over the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Argentina and representing his country at the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance in Japan. Lets explore the mindset that drives his success, his vision for transforming the CFO and Legal tech industry through AI and automation, and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way on today’s episode of the One Away Show.
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Jeff Wetzler: One Exercise Away From Uncovering the Unspoken
11/15/2024
Jeff Wetzler: One Exercise Away From Uncovering the Unspoken
Jeff Wetzler has been on a quarter-century quest to transform learning opportunities. Blending a unique set of leadership experiences in the fields of business and education, he’s pursued this quest as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, as a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America, and most recently, as co-Founder and co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized education innovation organization. Jeff earned a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Brown University. He is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow. Jeff’s new book, Ask, offers readers insights they need to take on important challenges and live a fulfilling life. At his first job, a mentor showed Jeff an experiment that became the starting point for his whole career. Find out how this moment changed him on today’s One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Charlene Li: One Decision Away From Disrupting Her Career
09/27/2024
Charlene Li: One Decision Away From Disrupting Her Career
For the past three decades, Charlene Li has been helping people see the future and thrive through disruption by advising executives and boards to recognize a vital truth: companies can’t simply innovate in order to stay competitive. They must transform. As a sought-after expert on disruptive transformation, leadership, customer experience, and the future of work, Charlene has worked with hundreds of organizations to provide her insights, supporting a winning strategy for disruptive growth and a plan to identify and seize an opportunity no one else has the audacity or confidence to reach for. Charlene’s career has always been at the edge of disruption. In the early 1990s, she helped print media navigate the shift to online. As a Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, she covered interactive advertising, search marketing, and the rise of social media. In 2008, she founded Altimeter Group, a disruptive competitor that challenged analyst firm incumbents such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, which was acquired by Prophet. Charlene went on to serve as the Chief Research Officer at PA Consulting, where she led the company’s thought leadership program. Over a decade ago, Charlene found herself at a crossroads: stay at her stable job, or strike out on her own and see what the future holds for her. Find out what path she chose on today’s One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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David Rodnitzky: One Perspective-Shattering Event Away From a New Beginning
09/20/2024
David Rodnitzky: One Perspective-Shattering Event Away From a New Beginning
David Rodnitzky is the Founder of David Rodnitzky Consulting, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to helping agency founders scale and potentially exit their business through mergers or acquisition. Prior to becoming a consultant, David founded 3Q Digital, a team of 500+ online marketing pros specializing in helping savvy, growing companies realize massive profit through online advertising, as well as offering expertise in online analytics, decision science, strategic consulting, creative, and conversion rate optimization. David sold 3Q Digital in 2015 to a publicly-traded company, bought the company back in 2018, sold it again in 2019 to private equity investors, and then sold it again to DEPT in 2022. He uses his experience to help other founders navigate startup growth and exits. A realization in the early days of higher-education caused David to reevaluate his career choices and find a path that was more meaningful for him. Find out how he found his way on today’s One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Dan Simons: One Childhood Hardship Away From Empathy and Impact
08/23/2024
Dan Simons: One Childhood Hardship Away From Empathy and Impact
Dan is the co-creator and co-owner of Farmers Restaurant Group, which includes seven Founding Farmers restaurants in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, along with a distillery, Founding Spirits. The company supports over 1,500 employees and continues to grow, adding a catering company, percolating on their new direct-to-consumer platform, and the environmental non-profit Our Last Straw. Dan is a teacher at The George Washington University, and aims his mentoring and direct funding support to female and minority entrepreneurs, creating and delivering a time management & personal productivity curriculum for his students and team. Dan is a lifelong learner, always looking to be taught something new or schooled about something he’s misunderstood. A difficult period in Dan’s childhood allowed him to show up in the world with more empathy for others and changed his trajectory in life. Hear his experience on today’s One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Molly Blomquist: One Leap of Faith Away From Her Calling
08/16/2024
Molly Blomquist: One Leap of Faith Away From Her Calling
Molly Blomquist is a recognized authority in security and risk management, with expertise in interrogation techniques, body language analysis, high-stakes negotiations, and security strategy and planning. Her distinguished career includes significant leadership roles within the U.S. Government, including managing complex programs, advising senior policymakers, and leading global security initiatives. Her forte in strategic planning, risk management, negotiation, and comprehensive vetting processes were honed in demanding and dynamic environments, including high threat areas such as Iraq and Pakistan. With her vast array of experiences, Molly continues to deliver value to corporate and private partners. Her leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence make her a unique asset in the entrepreneurial and corporate world. Molly’s life changed when she embraced discomfort, bet on herself, and embarked on a new journey. Hear her story on today’s One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Dave Hersh: One Separation Away From Changing Course
08/09/2024
Dave Hersh: One Separation Away From Changing Course
Dave Hersh is the founding CEO of Jive, which he grew from a small open source project up to its IPO, and served as a board partner at the VC firm Andreessen Horowitz. Today, Dave is a general partner at Metamorph Partners, specializing in operator-led buyouts of slower-growth, venture-backed companies, equipping them to become healthy and sustainable. Dave also consults, speaks, and coaches on transforming companies (and ourselves in the process). Dave’s book on startup transformation, Reignition, released in Spring ’24 from Inc. Originals Press. In addition, Dave is already at work on a second book about channeling human creativity in the age of AI. When the end of a relationship left Dave at a critical juncture in life, he turned inward to find his path forward. Hear how this transformational period changed him on the One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect: Read the show notes here: The One Away Moment Dave’s journey of inner work centered him, allowing him to emerge stronger from his divorce and separation. Inspired, he embarked on a new chapter, launching a new business and revitalizing his personal and professional life. Three Key Takeaways You have to strip away your egoic self to get to your essence Treat money and wealth as temporary visitors; never let them change who you are. Embrace traits like empathy, deep thinking, and listening to truly connect and succeed, rather than just relying on technology.
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Dilan Gomih: One Career Shift Away From Maximizing Performance
08/02/2024
Dilan Gomih: One Career Shift Away From Maximizing Performance
Dilan Gomih is the founder and Chief Energy Officer of Dilagence, a company that leverages the power of well-being to fuel human performance. Dilan’s combination of corporate experience, fitness expertise, and her Harvard MBA allowed her to create a unique methodology for performance coaching that has helped people worldwide. She specializes in helping busy professionals take control of their time and transform their productivity and performance by prioritizing their well-being through a workout that is custom-tailored to fit into their lives. Dilan makes it her mission to connect with her clients in a way that is open, honest and fun. While working in finance, Dilan channeled an injury of her own into learning everything she could about fitness, from the practice to the theories to the business of some of the biggest fitness brands in the space. Her curiosity morphed into time on the bike, on the mat and in the gym at Flywheel, Barry’s, and coaching clients, both in person and virtually. Dilan continues to do her homework, bringing to bear the perfect program for her clients. Dilan’s life changed when she realized her passion aligned with an area that many people in her professional community needed support with. Discover how she made the shift to a more fulfilling path today on the One Away Show. The One Away Moment Dilan’s one away moment was when, one day, while standing on a trading floor in wall-street, she realized that her side hustle as fitness trainer gave her life much more meaning than a wall-street career, where she was helping people realize their fundamental right to live better by integrating fitness and wellbeing into their lives. This made her transition into fitness as her Full Time Job. 3 key takeaways If you are at point A and you wanna go to point C, business schools should be your point B that helps you along the way. If you already know how to go to point C, you do not have to go to a business school at all! Good health and wellbeing is a fundamental right of every human being Movement makes the brain function better Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Amii Barnard-Bahn: One Arcade Game Away From Self Discovery
07/12/2024
Amii Barnard-Bahn: One Arcade Game Away From Self Discovery
Amii Barnard-Bahn is an advisor, coach, and thought leader in the fields of careers, law, ethics, and compliance, specializing in helping executives get promoted to and thrive in the C-suite, and helping companies do the right thing. She is a partner at Kaplan & Walker LLP, a law firm specializing in compliance and ethics. A former Fortune 5 executive, GC, and CHRO, Amii is a consultant and coach to the C-Suite and leaders at global companies like Bank of the West, Adobe, AbbVie, and The Gap. She is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches. Amii has been recognized by Thinkers360 as the #1 global thought leader in both Legal and Careers. A lifelong diversity advocate, Amii testified for the successful passage of the first U.S. laws requiring corporate boards to include women. The One Away Moment Amii was a lawyer, but something didn’t feel right. During a hearing one day, she felt a deep unease, like her soul was out of sync with the courtroom. That evening, losing an arcade game struck a chord—it mirrored her struggle in law. She bravely quit her high-paying job, embarked on a journey of self-discovery, and found her true calling. Today, she combines her love for human resources and law, running two thriving businesses with passion and purpose. 3 Key Takeaways Learning does not happen in the comfort zone, and comfort does not happen in the learning zone. When you're lost, think about what brings you joy and fulfillment, and journal about it, including what doesn't. Self awareness, external awareness, strategic thinking, executive presence, and thought leadership are the 5 aspects that one should focus on while aiming for a promotion from a mid level manager to an executive role. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Deborah Grayson Riegel: One Trophy Away From defining her Arc
06/28/2024
Deborah Grayson Riegel: One Trophy Away From defining her Arc
For over 20 years, Deborah Grayson Riegel has been teaching, coaching, and writing about leadership communication, helping global leaders and teams communicate more effectively in a dynamic and diverse marketplace. As an Adjunct Faculty at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, and a Leadership Communication Instructor at Columbia Business School Executive Education, Deborah designs and delivers custom programs that enhance the skills and impact of senior executives across various industries and sectors. Deborah is also a prolific author and columnist, with a #1 bestselling book, "Go To Help: 31 Strategies to Offer, Ask for, and Accept Help", and has written multiple articles on topics such as feedback, influence, conflict, and collaboration. She draws on a background in cognitive and social psychology, appreciative inquiry, and improv comedy to offer practical, research-based, and engaging solutions to common workplace challenges. Deborah’s mission is to help leaders balance professional credibility with personal authenticity, and to foster a culture of learning and growth in their organizations. Deborah’s life changed when a national recognition during high school launched her career into the stratosphere. Hear her story on today’s One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Keith Cupp: One Volunteer Trip Away From Finding Purpose
06/21/2024
Keith Cupp: One Volunteer Trip Away From Finding Purpose
Keith Cupp is the President of Gravitas Impact Premium Coaches, a global community of certified business coaches who serve mid-market companies across six continents. He has over 20 years of experience as a principal coach at Ascendancy Partners, Inc., his own private coaching business. He is also a former CEO of Gazelles International, a premier coaching association that uses the Four Decisions framework. As a certified coach and author of the 7 Attributes of Agile Growth framework, Keith helps CEOs and leadership teams develop their skills, build accountability, and simplify execution. He has coached five clients to award-winning status, including Best Company to Work for, Inc. 500, and #1 Company to Work in the State of Arizona. He is passionate about cross-cultural leadership development and social entrepreneurship, having co-founded programs in Uganda and Mexico. He is a US Navy veteran, a miniature beagle lover, and a foodie. Over a decade ago, while participating in a volunteer activity abroad, Keith had a realization that helped lay the foundation for a new driving philosophy in his life. He shares his story on today’s One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect: Read the show notes here:
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Lorenzo Thione: One World-Stopping Event Away From Living His Truth
06/14/2024
Lorenzo Thione: One World-Stopping Event Away From Living His Truth
Lorenzo Thione is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and expert in Artificial Intelligence whose career sits at the intersection of Technology, Storytelling, and Social Advocacy. He has a deep background in AI, and has gone from AI researcher and technologist to being the co-founder of Powerset, a pioneering AI company that developed one of the earliest AI-powered web search engines. Currently, he serves as the Managing Director of Gaingels, where he oversees AI, deep-tech, and consumer tech investments. He is also a co-founding chairman of StartOut, which is dedicated to supporting and elevating LGBTQ+ founders in the venture startup ecosystem. Beyond technology and venture capital, he is a celebrated storyteller and creative producer in the Theater. He is a two-time Tony Award winner for his work on Broadway, which includes producing "Hadestown," "The Inheritance," “& Juliet,” “Days of Wine and Roses,” “The Notebook,” and "Allegiance.” His career, roles, and the projects he has taken part in highlight his belief in the power of representation and inclusion in both business and the arts. Lorenzo was also recognized as one of the most influential LGBTQ+ people in tech in 2014 and 2018. Lorenzo’s life changed forever when a national tragedy forced him to take stock of what was important in life and learn to recognize who he is on the inside. Hear his story on today’s One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Sri Seshadri: One Missed Opportunity Away From Self-Reflection
06/07/2024
Sri Seshadri: One Missed Opportunity Away From Self-Reflection
Sri Seshadri is the Founder of Agile Growth Partner, which provides business coaching for smart and hungry CEOs looking to achieve their growth aspirations without burning out. Since 2014, Sri has coached more than 100 leaders through one-on-one sessions and trained over 1,000 leaders across programs. Prior to starting Agile Growth Partners, Sri worked in senior commercial, finance, and strategy roles in Fortune 100 companies including GE and Capital One, leading teams of up to 50 staff, managing a budget of over 600 Million USD and advising CXO’s on a range of management topics. Sri’s clients achieve superior business results through increasing productivity, revenue, and profitability, and report significantly higher confidence, lower stress, reduced time consumed by the business, and vastly improved work-life balance. Sri holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Engineering, an MBA, and has completed Georgetown University’s Leadership Coaching Program and Harvard Kennedy School’s Art and Practice of Leadership Development. When Sri was declined an opportunity he felt he was well suited for, it gave him the opportunity to better understand himself, recognize his specialty, and ultimately how to apply his expertise in a more holistic way. Find out how Sri made this change on the One Away Show Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Julie Rosenberg: One Piece of Advice Away From Self-Reliance
05/31/2024
Julie Rosenberg: One Piece of Advice Away From Self-Reliance
Julie Rosenberg, MD is an experienced pharmaceutical consultant with a demonstrated history of successfully leading global oncology, pediatrics, and biosimilar drug development programs. She is a highly skilled corporate leader, keynote speaker, and author of both medical literature and non-fiction. Her books, Beyond The Mat and Be True, show leaders how to lead more consciously, and provide guidance on how they can successfully support themselves and others in times of uncertainty, challenge, and change. She is an honored member of the esteemed Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, a group of senior business leaders whose collective mission is to inspire, develop and energize leaders for the future. Julie’s unique approach supports not only better business results and workplace success, but also good health and well being. When Julie was a child, a piece of advice from her father dramatically reshaped her worldview and made her rethink where she was going. Listen to how this moment changed the trajectory of her life on the One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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Jess Yuen: One Failed Exam Away From Emotional Intelligence
05/17/2024
Jess Yuen: One Failed Exam Away From Emotional Intelligence
Jess Yuen is an Advisor and Executive Coach who specializes in supporting first-time founders and executives. She is a three-time startup executive who has experienced the ups and downs of 10x+ growth across different industries. Her career has seen her take on a variety of roles, serving as Chief People Officer, Chief of Staff to the CEO, and Head of International Growth and Strategy. Throughout those journeys, Jess was a fundamental force behind defining and cultivating distinctive, iconic cultures that enabled greater business impact. As a former management consultant at McKinsey, product manager at Yahoo, and Stanford-educated engineer, Jess is grounded in first-principles and systems-thinking for business transformation. In addition to her work, Jess enjoys corny jokes, playing violin for community theater, devouring must-read books, indulging in ice cream, and hugging her kids. In this episode of the One Away Show, Jess takes us back to a defining moment in her childhood that set her off on a different course, and even possibly influenced her career path today. Read the show notes on Arcbound’s Podcast Page: Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Services/Work with Us: About: Founders Corner: Connect:
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