Leading with Purpose

Embracing the Future: Human Connection in the Age of AI with Alessio Pieroni | 011

Today on Leading with Purpose, I’m thrilled to welcome a true visionary and global changemaker, Alessio Pieroni. From his roots in Italy to transforming industries worldwide, Alessio has worn many hats—former CMO at Mindvalley, founder of Scale to Impact, and now a pioneer at the intersection of human connection and AI innovation.With a passion for revolutionizing education and a mission to harness technology for deeper, authentic relationships, Alessio is redefining what it means to lead with heart and vision in the digital age. Join us as we dive into his journey, his groundbreaking ideas, and his insights from his Soulful Leadership chapter, Embracing the Future: Human Connection in the Age of AI.Key takeaways:- Purpose-driven leadership starts with authentic connection — not just data or strategy.- Technology, especially AI, should serve deeper human connection, not replace it.- Redefining education is crucial to preparing leaders for a more conscious future.- Scaling impact requires clarity of mission and alignment with your values.- Even in a digital age, leading with heart is what builds lasting influence and legacy.About our Guest: Alessio Pieroni is an Italian entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and speaker renowned for his transformative work in the online education sector. He is the founder of Scale For Impact, a marketing agency dedicated to scaling online education businesses from 7 to 8 figures.He's on a mission to change online education. For years, he has been working in this sector, leading the marketing team at Mindvalley. During this time, he has impacted more than 3 million students and generated over 100 million dollars in revenue for the companies he worked with or consulted for.With over a decade of experience, Alessio has collaborated with prominent figures such as Tony Robbins and Jordan Peterson, assisting them in funnel building, content creation, and scaling their online presence. He is also the author of Exponential Marketing, a comprehensive guide on scaling online businesses.Passionate about revolutionizing education, Alessio believes in democratizing learning through technology, aiming to make education more accessible and impactful globally.Website: https://withalessio.com/About Me:Hi, I’m Mark Porteous; the Soul Connector.My stand is for ALL people to recognize themselves as Divine Beings who have chosen the human experience for a reason and to live in alignment with that knowing, so they can THRIVE in their purpose of transforming lives.I help mission driven entrepreneurs to make their Soul Connections so that they can impact and change the world, scale their businesses to six and seven figures, and enjoy thrilling Soul Success in every arena of their lives.Connect with me at:https://markporteous.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcporteous https://www.instagram.com/mark.porteous1/ https://www.facebook.com/markcporteous/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Get Paid to Speak: Your Message Matters with Orly Amor | 010

Imagine stepping off stage, heart full - check in hand - just for sharing your passion. In this episode, public speaking legend Orly Amor reveals the behind-the-scenes roadmap to turning your passion into profit. From starting with nothing to earning six-figure speaking fees, she shares the exact strategies that’s helped entrepreneurs and changemakers worldwide build thriving, purpose-driven speaking businesses. If you’ve ever felt called to share your message but didn’t know how to monetize it - this is your blueprint. Get ready to transform your voice into your most valuable asset.Key Takeaways: - How Orly’s mission to impact 200M people was inspired by Think and Grow Rich - Why trusting yourself before you're fully ready opens unexpected doors - The power of saying YES - even when you don’t have it all figured out - What truly defines “impact” (hint: it might be as simple as a smile) - Orly’s advice for speakers, authors, and coaches who want to monetize their message - Why purpose and boldness go hand in hand on the path to leadershipAbout our Guest: Orly Amor is a globally recognized speaker, author, and business coach known as The Get Paid to Speak Mentor. With an MBA and a law degree, Orly has dedicated her career to empowering public speakers, authors, and coaches to turn their passion into profit. She is the founder of several successful organizations, including the Health and Wellness Network of Commerce, and has helped thousands of leaders worldwide master the business of speaking. Orly’s mission is to impact 200 million lives by teaching others how to expand their reach, monetize their message, and make a meaningful difference. Her signature approach is rooted in saying YES to opportunities and figuring it out with courage and conviction along the way.Website: https://meetorlyamor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamorlyamorAbout Me:Hi, I’m Mark Porteous; the Soul Connector.My stand is for ALL people to recognize themselves as Divine Beings who have chosen the human experience for a reason and to live in alignment with that knowing, so they can THRIVE in their purpose of transforming lives.I help mission driven entrepreneurs to make their Soul Connections so that they can impact and change the world, scale their businesses to six and seven figures, and enjoy thrilling Soul Success in every arena of their lives.Connect with me at:https://markporteous.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcporteous https://www.instagram.com/mark.porteous1/ https://www.facebook.com/markcporteous/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Leading with Nature-Based Wisdom with Chris Kyle | 009

The most powerful leadership breakthroughs often happen not in conference rooms—but in the wild embrace of nature. In this episode, Chris Kyle, a pioneer in nature-based leadership, whose journey from corporate success to Earth-connected wisdom is both powerful and transformative. From a fire-scarred pine tree on Salt Spring Island to founding the Big Tent Summit, Chris shares how deep listening to nature has reshaped his life, leadership, and purpose. If you’re feeling the pull toward more grounded, embodied leadership, this conversation is your call to step outside - and look within.Key Takeaways:- Nature is a master teacher: Chris reveals how listening deeply to nature redefined his understanding of leadership.- Soulful leadership requires embodiment: It’s not just strategy, it’s presence and purpose.- The story of the fire-scarred pine tree: A pivotal moment that awakened a new path for Chris.- From corporate to connected: How Chris transitioned from high-level leadership programs to launching nature-based retreats and movements.- The Big Tent Summit: Why gathering conscious men together can ignite real, lasting change from the inside out.About our Guest: Chris Kyle is a teacher, author, business coach, and eLearning expert with a passion for helping mission-driven leaders create transformational online learning programs and global communities that inspire, unite, and elevate human potential. He is the founder and lead teacher of Launch Academy, where he has guided the online launches of renowned authors and visionaries such as Neale Donald Walsch, Jean Houston, Arielle Ford, Terry Patten, and many others.In recent years, Chris has expanded his focus to deeply support the evolving field of men’s work, creating programs and spaces that empower men to live with greater purpose, authenticity, and connection. He is the visionary behind the Big Tent Summit, a bold new gathering of leaders in men’s work, designed to catalyze collaboration and accelerate healing, growth, and brotherhood in the modern age.Chris is devoted to creating spaces—online and in nature—where transformation is not only possible, but inevitable.Website: https://www.chriskyle.com/Big Tent Summit: https://www.bigtentsummit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertkyle/About Me:Hi, I’m Mark Porteous; the Soul Connector.My stand is for ALL people to recognize themselves as Divine Beings who have chosen the human experience for a reason and to live in alignment with that knowing, so they can THRIVE in their purpose of transforming lives.I help mission driven entrepreneurs to make their Soul Connections so that they can impact and change the world, scale their businesses to six and seven figures, and enjoy thrilling Soul Success in every arena of their lives.Connect with me at:https://markporteous.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcporteous https://www.instagram.com/mark.porteous1/ https://www.facebook.com/markcporteous/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Awakening a New Era of Leadership and Success from Within with Debra Poneman Masterminds: Fueling Business Growth Through Human Connection with Jay Fairbrother | 008

Success isn’t just about achieving more — it’s about aligning with your inner truth. In this episode, I’m joined by Debra Poneman, a trailblazer in transformational leadership and personal development. For over four decades, she’s helped thousands achieve wealth, impact, and recognition - but her journey revealed a deeper truth. Real success goes beyond outer achievements. It’s about living in harmony with who you truly are. Key Takeaways:- Redefining Success: Why achieving wealth and recognition isn’t enough — and how to find fulfillment beyond outer achievements.- The Awake Method: A look into Deborah’s revolutionary framework designed to help you lead with purpose and authenticity.- Spiritual Leadership: How blending spirituality with success creates a more meaningful, lasting impact.- Living Your Truth: Practical steps to align your life with your deepest values — and why it’s the ultimate key to personal and professional transformation.About our Guest: For over four decades, Debra has been at the forefront of success and spirituality, mentoring some of the most well-known thought leaders in the industry. She founded Yes to Success in the 1980s, helping thousands achieve wealth, impact, and recognition—but she realized that true success is not just about outer achievements but about aligning your life with your inner truth. That revelation led her to create The AWAKE Method, a profound new approach to leadership and life transformation.Her chapter, The Birth of the AWAKE Method: Aligning Outer Success with Inner Truth, explores how we can move beyond surface-level success and step into a fully awakened, deeply aligned, and truly fulfilling way of living and leading.https://yestosuccess.com/About Me:Hi, I’m Mark Porteous; the Soul Connector.My stand is for ALL people to recognize themselves as Divine Beings who have chosen the human experience for a reason and to live in alignment with that knowing, so they can THRIVE in their purpose of transforming lives.I help mission driven entrepreneurs to make their Soul Connections so that they can impact and change the world, scale their businesses to six and seven figures, and enjoy thrilling Soul Success in every arena of their lives.Connect with me at:https://markporteous.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcporteous https://www.instagram.com/mark.porteous1/ https://www.facebook.com/markcporteous/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Masterminds: Fueling Business Growth Through Human Connection with Jay Fairbrother | 007

What if the secret to growing a thriving, purpose-driven business wasn’t about doing more — but connecting more? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend, mentor, and mastermind expert, Jay Fairbrother — known as "The Mastermind Guy." With over 30 years of experience starting, buying, and selling seven-figure businesses, Jay shares how building authentic human connections is the key to unlocking collaboration, growth, and lasting success. His mission is to create spaces where entrepreneurs, like me, can thrive — not just by working harder, but by working smarter together.Key Takeaways:- The Power of Masterminds: Why true business growth happens faster when you collaborate with like-minded leaders.- Connection Over Transactions: How creating intimacy and trust with your clients leads to deeper relationships — and better results.- Soulful Leadership: A sneak peek into Jay’s chapter from the bestselling book "Soulful Leadership: Elevating Purpose and Empowering Change" — and how his journey shaped his leadership style.- Scaling with Purpose: How Jay built, bought, and sold multiple seven-figure businesses by focusing on human connection.- Building Your Own Mastermind: Practical tips to start, lead, and sustain a successful mastermind that enhances collaboration and transforms your business.About our Guest: Jay Fairbrother, known as "The Mastermind Guy," is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and mastermind facilitator with over 30 years of experience starting, buying, and selling seven-figure businesses. Jay is the founder of Six Figure Masterminds, where he helps experts, coaches, healers, and entrepreneurs create high-end recurring revenue programs that deliver transformational impact for their clients. His journey includes significant successes as well as overcoming the loss of everything during the 2010 financial crisis, after which he rebuilt his career by focusing on creating and facilitating mastermind groups.Jay’s mission is to foster more human connection in our increasingly digital world by helping entrepreneurs create masterminds that enhance intimacy and collaboration among their clients.https://fairbrother.com/ About Me:Hi, I’m Mark Porteous; the Soul Connector.My stand is for ALL people to recognize themselves as Divine Beings who have chosen the human experience for a reason and to live in alignment with that knowing, so they can THRIVE in their purpose of transforming lives.I help mission driven entrepreneurs to make their Soul Connections so that they can impact and change the world, scale their businesses to six and seven figures, and enjoy thrilling Soul Success in every arena of their lives.Connect with me at:https://markporteous.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcporteous https://www.instagram.com/mark.porteous1/ https://www.facebook.com/markcporteous/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.