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The Leadership Signal

The Leadership Signal

Written by: Rob Sogomonian
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The Leadership Signal

The Leadership Podcast for Voice Actors, Creative Professionals, and Smallish Businesses.

Presented by Psyjnir Media Studios in partnership with Articul8 Studios.

When people think of "Leadership", they often think of it as one person put in charge of a larger group of people; however, creative entrepreneurs including voice actors, content creators, and small business owners generally start as or remain single person teams and, arguably, leadership skills are even more important when you are operating as a solopreneur.

This podcast endeavors to examine what it means to be a leader from an individual perspective.

Leadership matters when you are running your own business - especially if you are running it alone. How you show up every day to tackle the challenges, celebrate the wins, learn from the failures, and plan out the future will ultimately dictate whether your company succeeds or fails. The most important person, the one making all of the decisions and moving forward, the motivational force in the face of setbacks, the leader of your future is... well... you.

How does one lead themselves? What are some of the considerations you should make when working with other businesses? When working with your clients? When working with your colleagues? How should you approach asks and tasks we are unfamiliar with? What are the best practices when dealing with failure? How do you gracefully celebrate a success?

Your host, Rob Sogomonian, is a talented multi-hyphenate: currently a voice and on-camera actor, producer, director, and has been in various leadership positions for close to thirty years. Starting out by helping his father run the family business, becoming a freelancer to follow his own dream of developing story driven interactive entertainment, shifting into a Regional Technology Director and Trainer role at a top real estate company, and finally coming full circle to focus on his passion for media production and content creation to help empower others to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Join him on his continuing leadership journey through this podcast and let him inspire you to confidently take steps forward on your own path, learn to become growth minded, learning based, and conquer every challenge that comes your way.

Tune in and Amplify Your Voice!

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Episodes
  • Start With Your Why

    Start With Your Why
    Sep 15 2025

    Rob Sogomonian delves into the significance of understanding your 'why' when starting a business or pursuing a creative career. He emphasizes that a strong sense of purpose can drive motivation and resilience, especially during challenging times. Rob shares his personal journey of empowerment through various roles, including voice acting and real estate, and discusses the importance of crafting a mission statement that reflects one's core values. He also highlights insights from Simon Sinek's book, 'Start With Why', and encourages listeners to explore their own motivations and aspirations.

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    Takeaways:

    • Understanding your 'why' is crucial for motivation.
    • Your 'why' can evolve over time as you grow.
    • Empowerment is a key theme in leadership.
    • Crafting a mission statement helps clarify your purpose.
    • Inspiration drives action more than external incentives.
    • There are no wrong reasons for pursuing your goals.
    • Starting with 'why' can lead to greater success.
    • Personal fulfillment comes from helping others achieve their goals.
    • Resilience in business is fueled by a strong sense of purpose.
    • Leadership is about inspiring others, not just managing them.
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    39 mins
  • Give Yourself Permission to Rest and to Fail

    Give Yourself Permission to Rest and to Fail
    Sep 1 2025

    In this episode of Leadership Signal, Rob Sogomonian discusses the importance of taking breaks, especially for leaders and creative professionals. He emphasizes the need to disconnect from work to avoid burnout and shares personal anecdotes about his own experiences with balancing work and leisure. The conversation also touches on the inevitability of failure and the importance of learning from it, encouraging listeners to give themselves grace and time off when needed. Rob hints at future discussions about finding one's purpose and motivation in their endeavors.

    • You are going to fail, and you are going to need times off.
    • It's very easy to get sucked into the work mentality.
    • You have to take those breaks to avoid burnout.
    • If you need a week off, take a week off.
    • You need to be able to disconnect from work.
    • Anything worth doing is going to take time.
    • Give yourself grace to take those times off.
    • Failure is where we learn.
    • You can't really ultimately fail unless you give up.
    • Finding your why is essential for motivation.
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    13 mins
  • Show Up for Success in Everything

    Show Up for Success in Everything
    Aug 18 2025
    In this episode of Leadership Signal, Rob Sogomonian discusses the critical concept of 'showing up' in business and creative endeavors. He emphasizes the importance of consistency, preparation, and building relationships over time. Rob shares insights from his own experiences in voice acting and real estate, illustrating how success often requires patience and perseverance. He encourages listeners to treat their creative pursuits as serious businesses and to remain committed to their growth, even when immediate results are not visible.

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    34 mins
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