Something Extra

Best of 2025, Part 2

Join us for a special highlight reel in this episode of Something Extra. We’ve handpicked standout moments and compelling insights from our incredible guests throughout 2025. Reflect on the stories that inspired us, the lessons that shaped us, and the wisdom that continues to light the way forward. Let their advice and vision pave the way for your journey into what we hope will be your most impactful and remarkable year yet. Don’t miss this chance to recharge and set the stage for success in the year ahead!Guest Links:EP335 - Lorraine HeywoodEP336 - Gary BakerEP340 - Matt NicollsEP341 - Horst SchulzeEP345 - Joni Eareckson TadaEP354 - Michael StaenbergCredits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside Media

Best of 2025, Part 1

Join us for a special highlight reel in this episode of Something Extra. We’ve handpicked standout moments and compelling insights from our incredible guests throughout 2025. Reflect on the stories that inspired us, the lessons that shaped us, and the wisdom that continues to light the way forward. Let their advice and vision pave the way for your journey into what we hope will be your most impactful and remarkable year yet. Don’t miss this chance to recharge and set the stage for success in the year ahead!Guest Links:EP319 - Jae ChungEP322 - Yvonne CarlsonEP323 - Commerce BankEP327 - Pallavi ChandakEP329 - Dave PeacockEP332 - Matt & Maria GranadosEP334 - Dr. Kendall Brune & Dr. Ryan RogersCredits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside Media

Unlocking Your Purpose w/ Bennetta "Coach Bee" Raby

In this dynamic episode, Bennetta Raby, also known as Coach Bee, shares her powerful, decades-long journey as a transformation expert, starting from restoring her grandmother's furniture to orchestrating global strategic alignment for Fortune 500 companies. She reveals the deeply personal crisis of fulfillment that led her to discover her true calling. Hear Coach Bee unpack the "legions of things" that hold leaders back and the critical need for self-reflection and emotional intelligence to lead a life of authentic purpose, emphasizing that "vulnerability has to be present for transformation to happen."Guest Links:Coach Bee’s LinkedInRunnvation LLCCredits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside Media

A Roadmap to High Performance w/ Eric Stone

This episode features Eric Stone, founder and CEO of Clear Path Ventures, discussing how to build a high-performance workplace culture based on his experience leading a highly successful region at Enterprise. He emphasizes the non-negotiable commitments developed through a peer-nominated "think tank," the importance of continuous training, and his five factors of engagement: relationships, communication, resources, development, and recognition. Stone also stresses that culture is measurable and predictable, and highlights the need for leaders to consistently have a presence and communicate clearly using his ABCs - Amplify, Buffer, and Convey.Guest Links:Eric’s LinkedInClear Path VenturesEricDStone.comBook: Jumpstart Your Workplace CultureCredits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside Media

Unlocking Bi-Directional Value w/ Jonathan Shroyer

Discover the extraordinary journey of Jonathan Shroyer, Co-founder of Quimbi AI. This episode explores how growing up in a massive family taught him the importance of influence over command, which he later applied in his career by intentionally mastering emotional intelligence. Learn his powerful strategy for creating "bi-directional value" for customers and talent, his belief that data - not your product - is your company's secret weapon, and the essential leadership attribute he credits for his success across global companies like Microsoft and Symantec. Hear his inspiring personal story, rooted in hope, which fuels his pioneering spirit to reverse-engineer the future of customer experience with agentic AI.Guest Links:Jonathan’s LinkedInQuimbi.aiBook: The Little Lion, Lioness, and Llama: Based on a true storyCredits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside Media