S1 E21 – Leading Through Change with Pat Lipovski

In this episode of the Lead Well. Live Whole. podcast, Michael Sirmon sits down with Pat Lipovski, Founder and CEO of Envision Group International

, to explore how leaders can navigate seasons of change and transition with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Pat shares insights from decades of experience coaching executives, elite athletes, and organizations worldwide—helping them transform uncertainty into opportunity. From guiding Olympians through career shifts to building strategic playbooks for Fortune-level companies, Pat’s approach emphasizes navigational leadership, vision-driven strategy, and the power of guiding versus telling.

This conversation will inspire you to embrace change not as a disruption, but as a catalyst for growth, alignment, and innovation.

Connect with Pat Lipovski:

www.youtube.com/patlipovski

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patlipovski/

🔗 Connect with host Michael Sirmon:

🌐 www.MichaelSirmon.com

What do Olympic gymnastics, MMA, professional bull riding, American Ninja Warrior, and cybersecurity have in common? One man: Venn Johns.

In this jaw-dropping episode, we sit down with the unstoppable force known as The Bull Riding Ninja. Venn takes us on a wild ride through his unconventional path—from elite gymnast and Olympic alternate, to cage fighter, to one of the oldest professional bull riders in PBR history. But he didn’t stop there. As a black belt in both Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a three-time Ninja Warrior competitor, and a Hollywood stuntman, Venn is redefining what’s possible at every stage of life.

We unpack the mental grit, physical discipline, and relentless pursuit of growth that fuels his journey. Venn shares personal stories of resilience, retirement and comebacks, faith, failure, fitness, and the legacy he’s determined to leave behind.

Whether you're a leader, athlete, dreamer, or someone ready to start again, Venn's story will inspire you to crush limits, defy age, and lead with courage.

Hosted by Michael Sirmon on the Lead Well. Live Whole. Podcast.

Values-Driven Leadership with Molly Determan

In this episode of the Lead Well. Live Whole. podcast, host Michael Sirmon sits down with Molly Determan, President of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, to explore the power of values-driven leadership. Molly shares her journey from journalism and nonprofit communications to leading one of the most influential energy associations, and how her personal values continue to guide her decisions.

Together, they discuss how values serve as an anchor in times of change, the role of accountability and trust in building strong teams, and how generational shifts are reshaping workforce expectations. From aligning personal and organizational values to navigating tough conversations, Molly offers wisdom for leaders who want to lead with integrity, consistency, and service.

If you’re ready to rethink leadership not just as what you do, but how you do it, this episode will inspire you to put values at the center of your leadership.