Recorded live on LinkedIn, Joel sits down with keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant Carol Lempert, a Teaching Fellow at Florida International University who has spent years partnering with Fortune 500 companies to scale their leadership development programs.

Carol challenges one of the biggest myths about career growth: 'Poof,' it doesn't happen overnight.

"It's not a promotion event. Leadership really is a capability… something that needs to be built intentionally over time."

In this episode:

• Carol unpacks her three-part definition of leadership, "Use the greatness in you to bring out the greatness in others to achieve ambitious goals," and what it actually looks like in practice

• How to run an anonymous brand audit to find out what people say about you when you're not in the room

• How to talk about your wins without sounding like you're bragging

• Why the best managers ask their team how they want to receive feedback before they ever give it

• Carol's 'Reflection Friday' practice for collecting 52 weeks of receipts on the value you add

We also took live questions from the LinkedIn audience about what it takes to build financial and strategic acumen and why that matters.

If you do strong work but feel overlooked, want to break into management, or are leading already and trying to grow into a bigger seat, this one's for you.

Carol Lempert is a keynote speaker, executive coach and leadership consultant who specializes in helpingpeople get ahead in their careers. Whether you are an individual contributor trying to break into your first management role, or a mid-level manager struggling to move from leading a small team to overseeing a large organization, Carol understands the specific skill shifts and strategiesrequired for those moves.

Currently a Teaching Fellow at Florida International University, Carol has spent years partnering with Fortune 500 companies to scale their leadership development programs. Her expertise lies at the intersection of career management, leadership presence, and business storytelling.

*Carol Lempert website

*Connect with Carol on LinkedIn

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The next five years will be the most disruptive we’ve seen, according to the World Economic Forum.

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we discuss what this will mean in navigating the most disruptive five years we’ve seen across industries.

Our Special Guest: Chris March (former travel-industry COO), now a Global Leadership and Executive coach, brings a practical lens to what actually works when everything's in motion. We get into listening before rolling out the strategy, unlearning parts of the 'old playbook', and using AI to clear the busywork so you can focus on people.

Chris distills the 5, no make that 6 skills leaders need to develop for the next stretch and ties them back to everyday behaviors.

Chris believes it starts with: ABC—Always Be Curious.

We discuss:

• The role of AI in leadership
• The human connection in leadership
• The How and Why to UNlearn and Adapt

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In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Dan Rogers, Canada’s Corporate Fitness Coach, shares how physical wellness and mental resilience are the hidden engines behind productivity, leadership, and personal growth at work.

With over 15 years of coaching experience and 30,000+ hours helping professionals build strength, confidence, and consistency.From his days as a high-level hockey player to today’s corporate coaching, he brings a practical and motivational approach.

“Better doesn’t mean the best. Better doesn’t mean better than somebody else. It means a better version of you.”

• Create a personal vision of your wellness (and life)

• Motivate yourself through autonomy.

• Reframe exercise

• Start small and track your wins

Coach Dan:

“We live in self-created deficits, focusing on what we’re not doing. But even showing up for a walk is a win.”

You don’t need perfect workouts—you need consistency

Connect with Dan at ⁠dan.rogers@rxrecourse.com,

LinkedIn, or visit ⁠rxrecourse.com

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In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Teresa Saputo-Crerend and Philippa Portnoy — former Division 1 tennis teammates and now the co-founders of LaunchBreak share how mentorship, team values, and authentic leadership are helping women athletes succeed beyond sport.

With over 2000+ members and representation from nearly 700 schools, LaunchBreak supports women who’ve competed in collegiate, national, or professional sports with real opportunities: mentorship, job search guidance, and connection with others.

Teresa and Philippa talk about building trust, creating structure for mentorship, and why sports uniquely prepare women to lead.

Quote: “If you’re a woman athlete, you already have the skills — now it’s about recognizing and using them.” – Teresa Saputo-Crerend

Key takeaways:

• ​Mentorship works best with clear expectations
• ​Leadership starts with being a good teammate
• ​Feedback creates growth when there’s trust

If you're a woman athlete who competed at the collegiate, national, or pro level, join LaunchBreak for free today at LaunchBreak.com

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In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, your host Joel breaks down how to give feedback that inspires action and trust without triggering defensiveness, resistance, or the "being called into the principal’s office” feeling.

It’s not about sugarcoating or the tired sandwich model. It’s about giving feedback that’s soft on the person, hard on the problem—and helps them grow. Whether you're a leader, peer, or coach, you’ll learn how to shift your mindset and approach feedback as a tool for growth—not correction.

Key takeaways:
• Why old models like 'the Sandwich' don't work
• How to use intention to create safer, more productive conversations
• Four steps to deliver feedback that’s clear, motivating, and actionable

This episode gives you practical tools to make feedback feel right—for you and the person receiving it.

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In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Go Lime Inc, shares how HVAC and empathy—um, two words you don't usually hear together—can become a foundation for trust, leadership, and customer loyalty.

With over two decades of leadership experience in the Telcom industry (and young entrepreneur DJ) - now at the helm of Go Lime, Jeff brings a people-first approach.

His CARE model (Communicate, Acknowledge, Respect, Empathy) guides how his teams connect with customers—and with each other.

He shares with us how he gets buy-in from teams, removes the pressure to “sell,” and uses small, personal actions to build a real connection—with employees and customers alike.

“If you want people to care about the customer, you have to show them what care looks like on the inside first.” Jeff Schwartz

Key takeaways:
• Recognition and validation often matter more than raises
• Listening isn’t passive—it’s a leadership strategy
• Trust is built through behavior, not branding

📩 Connect with Jeff at jeff@golime.com or on LinkedIn.

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What happens when you design learning like a marketer?

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we explore how applying marketing principles—like audience personas, messaging, and content strategy—can lead to more engaging and impactful learning experiences.

Our guest, Bianca Baumann, is the VP of Learning Solutions & Innovation at Ardent Learning and a global voice in rethinking how we approach L&D.

She introduces us to the power of learner personas—a tool that helps professionals move beyond surface-level audience analysis and connect with what learners think, feel, and need to succeed. When people feel seen and understood, they’re more likely to engage, apply what they’ve learned, and feel like they’re making a difference.

Bianca also shares insights from her upcoming book, Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro, co-authored with Mike Taylor. It’s a practical guide to reimagining learning through a marketing lens—and building programs that truly resonate.

“At the heart of it, people want to know: Am I making a difference? When you design learning with that in mind, you shift the whole experience.” – Bianca Baumann

Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Learner personas help you design with empathy, not assumptions.
2️⃣ Relevance drives engagement—know what matters to your learners.
3️⃣ Marketing isn’t just for selling—it’s a blueprint for connection and behavior change.

👉 Learn more at trainlikeamarketer.com

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What do you do when you're asked the wrong question, but still need to give the right answer?

How can you do it in a way that feels prepared AND authentic?

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we dive into how to show up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity in interviews, media appearances, and high-stakes conversations.

You’ll learn how to prep your message, stay grounded under pressure, and make sure your key points land—even when the questions don’t go your way.

Our guest, Jonathon Narvey, is a former journalist and the founder of Mind Meld PR, where he helps leaders and entrepreneurs craft compelling messages and standout in the media. Drawing from his experience on both sides of the mic, Jonathon shares real-world strategies to turn abstract ideas into attention-grabbing stories.

Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Have a clear message and know why your audience should care.
2️⃣ When you can’t control the question, you can still control your response.
3️⃣ Story beats spin. Clarity beats jargon.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to speak so people listen.

👉 Connect with Jonathon at mindmeldpr.com

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