Evoke Greatness Podcast

What 200 Conversations Taught Me About Leadership, Life, and Growth

Send a text🎧 Ep. 200: What 200 Conversations Taught Me About Leadership, Life, and GrowthThis is not just another episode.This is Episode 200…and a reflection on what happens when you keep showing up long after the excitement fades.Four years ago, I pressed record for the very first time absolutely terrified…not of the technology, but of being heard. I questioned whether my voice belonged, whether anyone was listening, and whether this work would truly matter.Two hundred episodes later, Evoke Greatness has been listened to in 96 countries and has become one of the greatest teachers of my life.In this milestone episode, I invite you into the journey…from those early, uncomfortable beginnings to the lessons that only come from consistency, honesty, and growth done out loud.In this episode, we explore:• What it really looks like to grow when no one is clapping • Why the “boring middle” is where greatness is actually built • How leadership is formed through presence, not perfection • The patterns I couldn’t unsee after 200 conversations • Why confidence follows clarity, not talent • A powerful leadership lesson inspired by a young musician playing to five people in the Nashville airport • Why we must be willing to be bad at something long enough to get better • Gratitude for my family, my faith, my guests, and the listeners who have walked this journey with meYou’ll also hear voices from listeners and past guests answering one simple question:What does Evoke Greatness mean to you?This episode isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a reminder.That growth is not a race…it’s a relationship you build with yourself over time.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Episode 199: Gen Z Leadership in the Modern Workplace with Giselle Sandy Phillips (Pt. 2)

Send us a text🎧 Episode 199: Gen Z Leadership in the Modern Workplace with Giselle Sandy Phillips (Pt. 2)In Part 2 of this important continuation, Giselle Sandy Phillips and I move from understanding the gap… into what leaders must actually do differently to close it.This episode is about the future of work…and the responsibility leaders carry to evolve with it.We dig into what meaningful work really looks like to Gen Z, why tenure is shrinking across all generations, and how culture, communication, and belonging are now the true drivers of retention.Giselle challenges leaders to rethink outdated systems, performance models, and assumptions…and to recognize that Gen Z isn’t breaking the workplace.They’re exposing what was already broken.Together, we explore how leadership must adapt in a multigenerational workforce, how clarity and development replace perks, and why the leaders who fail to evolve will continue to lose talent.Giselle offers insights on:• What meaningful work actually means to Gen Z • Why clarity, growth paths, and feedback matter more than compensation alone • How shrinking tenure is impacting every generation, not just Gen Z • Why culture is now the deciding factor in whether people stay or leave • The role of mid-level leaders in shaping daily experience and engagement • How training, upskilling, and micro-learning drive retention • Why belonging is the missing link in today’s workplaces • How leadership must evolve to support a multigenerational workforce🔑 Key takeaways:Meaningful work starts with being seen, heard, and developedRetention issues are cultural before they are generationalClarity beats perks every timeBelonging drives engagement across all agesLeadership must evolve or risk becoming irrelevant💡 Quotes to remember:“Gen Z wants clarity, not confusion.”“People don’t leave jobs… they leave cultures.”“Belonging is no longer optional in the modern workplace.”“If leaders don’t adapt, talent will simply move on.”If you’re leading teams across generations…If you’re watching tenure shrink and engagement drop…If you want to build a workplace where people choose to stay…This episode will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and the future of work.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Gen Z Leadership in the Modern Workplace with Giselle Sandy Phillips (Pt. 1)

Send us a text🎧 Episode 198: Gen Z Leadership in the Modern Workplace with Giselle Sandy Phillips (Pt. 1)In Part 1 of this timely conversation, Giselle Sandy Phillips and I step into a conversation every leader needs to hear… but few are willing to have.This episode sits at the intersection of leadership, culture, and the next generation already reshaping the modern workplace.Giselle, author of Thriving in the Modern Age, challenges the narrative around Gen Z and reframes what’s really driving disengagement, burnout, and turnover.This is not a conversation about entitlement or work ethic.It’s about the growing human gap between expectations and experience…and how outdated leadership models are failing to keep up with a rapidly changing workforce.Together, we explore what Gen Z is actually asking for, what leaders are missing, and how organizations can build environments where people don’t just work… they thrive.Giselle offers insights on:• Why Gen Z is widely misunderstood in the workplace • The leadership and communication gap driving disengagement and turnover • How miscommunication between generations creates friction and burnout • Why mid-level leaders sit at the most critical bridge of change • The myth that Gen Z doesn’t want to work…and what they truly value instead • How social media and short-form communication shape expectations • Why clarity, feedback, and belonging matter more than perks or titles • How Gen Z is exposing outdated leadership playbooks still in use🔑 Key takeaways:Gen Z isn’t difficult to lead… they’re different to leadMiscommunication, not motivation, is the real retention problemClarity and feedback are foundational, not optionalLeadership must evolve across all generations, not just oneModern workplaces require modern leadership💡 Quotes to remember:“Gen Z isn’t asking for less accountability… they’re asking for better leadership.”“They’re not disengaged because they don’t care… they’re disengaged because they don’t feel connected.”“Mid-level leaders are standing at the bridge… and that’s where most of the friction lives.”“If leaders don’t learn to speak their language… they’ll simply leave.”If you lead people…If you’re navigating generational tension at work…If you’re trying to retain talent without losing your culture…This episode will challenge assumptions and invite you to lead differently.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Becoming the Creative Director of Your Life with Chelsea Clarke (Pt. 2)

Send us a text🎧 Episode 197: Becoming the Creative Director of Your Life with Chelsea Clarke (Pt. 2)In Part 2 of this empowering conversation, Chelsea Clarke and I move from foundation into execution…from who you’re becoming into how you actually start designing a life, business, and future on purpose.This episode is about stepping fully into ownership. Not waiting for clarity, permission, or perfect timing…but actively scripting the life you want and then aligning your actions to support it.Chelsea breaks down what it truly means to become the creative director of your own life…and why reinvention isn’t about wishing or manifesting alone, but about combining vision with disciplined, aligned action.Together, we explore how creativity, money mindset, and self-reliance intersect…especially for women building something meaningful without a traditional roadmap.Chelsea offers insights on:• Why scripting your future is a powerful first step to getting out of a setback • How writing your life “as if it’s already done” reshapes belief and behavior • Using creativity and tools like AI to expand vision and unlock new possibilities • Building digital income streams and treating online businesses as real assets • Why having an offer, an email list, and focused platforms matter more than perfection • The biggest mindset blocks that keep people stuck during reinvention • Why you don’t need to follow anyone else’s rules to succeed…you get to create your own • Habits that actually move the needle when building new wealth • Making room for fun, curiosity, and joy as part of sustainable success🔑 Key takeaways:You don’t need fancy tools to redesign your life…just clarity and commitmentScripting creates belief, belief fuels action, and action creates resultsWealth is built through skills, systems, and consistency…not noiseYou are allowed to design success in a way that fits your lifeFollowing what excites you often leads to opportunities you couldn’t plan💡 Quotes to remember:“You are on your own rescue mission.”“Scripting is designing a future timeline you’re willing to step into.”“If no one is doing what you want to do…you might be the one meant to create it.”“Chase what feels fun…that’s usually where the magic lives.”If you’re tired of waiting for the right moment…If you’re ready to stop consuming inspiration and start creating momentum…If you want to design a life that feels aligned, energizing, and truly yours…This episode will remind you that you already have more control than you think.Part 2 is where vision becomes action… and where you step fully into the role of creative director of your life.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Becoming the Creative Director of Your Life with Chelsea Clarke (Pt. 1)

Send us a text🎧 Episode 196: Becoming the Creative Director of Your Life with Chelsea Clarke (Pt. 1)In Part 1 of this grounded and honest conversation, I’m joined by digital entrepreneur, investor, and author Chelsea Clarke for a real look at what reinvention actually requires…not in theory, but in real life.Chelsea takes us back to the early chapter of her story…graduating from university without a plan, working multiple jobs just to get by, feeling discouraged about money, and trying to find her footing in a season that felt anything but clear. When pregnancy became the moment that forced her to take a hard look at her future, everything shifted.This episode isn’t about overnight success or a perfectly packaged glow-up. It’s about the slow, intentional work of shedding old habits, releasing shame around past versions of yourself, and building trust with yourself one choice at a time.Together, we explore how identity-based change creates lasting transformation…and why habits, mindset, and self-belief are the true foundation of growth.Chelsea shares insights on:• Why failure isn’t something to avoid…but something to learn from • How habit stacking creates momentum without overwhelm • Letting go of old versions of yourself with compassion, not criticism • The power of identity-based change versus relying on willpower alone • How small, consistent habits quietly reshape confidence and self-trust • Why honoring who you were is just as important as becoming who you’re meant to be🔑 Key takeaways:Reinvention happens through repetition, not perfectionHabits shape identity…and identity shapes outcomesSelf-trust is built by keeping small promises to yourselfFailure is a teacher, not a verdictGrowth begins when you stop shaming the past and start honoring it💡 Quotes to remember:“Failure isn’t a dead end…it’s a learning opportunity.”“You don’t need to hate who you were to become who you’re meant to be.”“Small habits, repeated consistently, change everything.”If you’re in a season of transition…If you’re quietly questioning whether the life you’re living still fits…If you know you’re meant for more but aren’t sure where to begin…This episode will remind you that reinvention doesn’t require a dramatic leap…just the courage to take the next honest step.Part 1 lays the foundation. Part 2 is where we step fully into self-reliance, wealth mindset, and becoming the creative director of your own life.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness