Best Jamie Tozzi Podcasts (2025)

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40. Generate Energy 8:22

12d ago8:22

8:22

Energy on any team is the difference between winning and losing, the difference between second place and first place, and the difference between seeing hard things through and throwing in the towel. In other words, high energy teams deliver great results and are magnets for talent. At Microsoft, we were told as leaders to "generate energy." That's …

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39. Is Your Biggest Strength Sabotaging You? 7:11

26d ago7:11

7:11

What if your biggest strength is quietly sabotaging you? One of the realizations I had in my executive coaching practice is that our biggest strengths, when overdone, show up as our biggest weaknesses. What if these overused strengths are showing up as your team's biggest problems? Please review my 7-minute short video for ideas for identifying the…

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38. Be Yourself: The Power of Authenticity 5:42

1M ago5:42

5:42

The most powerful thing you bring to leadership isn't your title, it's your true self. I believe this so deeply that when I was asked by an emerging leader a few months ago, "What advice would you give for leading authentically?" I was excited to answer. But when I tried to articulate HOW I was able to make that transition from "imitating others" t…

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37. Results - Drama = Value with Tim Solms, CEO Slingshot Aerospace 47:01

2M ago47:01

47:01

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Tim Solms, CEO Slingshot Aerospace. Tim talks about why culture is the #1 priority for a senior leader and how leaders need to watch out for inadvertently creating drama themselves. He discusses the importance of “bright lines between clear roles and responsibilities” and how mastering this creates alignment throu…

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36. Lead in Any Role with Nina Somerville, SVP Sailpoint 48:57

2M ago48:57

48:57

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Nina Somerville, senior tech executive and current Senior Vice President at Sailpoint. Nina shares excellent advice on how to successfully transition into new leadership roles, including learning how to rely on others, asking questions, and taking time to share your intentions. Nina explains how important it is to…

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35. What Legacy Do You Want to Leave? with Arlin Sorensen, Technology Founder and Executive 46:06

2M ago46:06

46:06

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Arlin Sorensen, multiple time company founder, entrepreneur, and current Vice President Ecosystem Evangelism at ConnectWise. Arlin was a farmer turned tech entrepreneur having founded 22 companies or business units. Arlin shares how bringing the “Go Giver” philosophy into his businesses helped him create deeper re…

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34. Transparency Beats Perfection 5:53

2M ago5:53

5:53

Early in my leadership journey, I used to worry about being the leader with all the answers. If I let on that there were things not quite figured out yet in the business, I worried that the team would get distracted, become frustrated, or (worse yet!) question my ability to lead. Yet, I learned that people don’t need perfection or to feel the illus…

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33. Every Hire is a Culture Add or Culture Shift with Christina Lock, Founder & CEO Catch Talent 55:19

3M ago55:19

55:19

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Christina Lock, Founder & CEO of Catch Talent, a technology services recruiting company. A two-time founder, Christina shares her personal growth journey in building and leading those organizations through different business stages. She discusses what successful companies do when building talent strategies, includ…

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32. Balancing Transparency with Optimism with Flore Saint Fleur, Vice President Avanade Americas 50:41

3M ago50:41

50:41

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Flore Saint Fleur, Vice President at Avanade. Born in Haiti, Flore moved to the US and joined the Army, serving in both active duty and the reserves. She discusses the leadership tension line between providing transparency and optimism, and how this relates to her leadership journey both in the service and as a ci…

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31. Powerful Leaders = Principled + Responsible 7:43

3M ago7:43

7:43

What makes a truly powerful leader? My answer is a bit counter-cultural. Two of the biggest qualities I consistently observe in the most powerful leaders are that they are Principled and they are Responsible. Being principled starts with being extremely clear about your own personal values and modeling those values in all circumstances. Being respo…

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30. Lessons From the Admiral with Mark C. Fava, Career Aviation Lawyer and Aviation Executive 45:25

3M ago45:25

45:25

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Mark C. Fava, career aviation attorney and aviation manufacturing executive. Mark recently published his first best-selling book, Lessons from the Admiral, written for emerging leaders in all industries. Mark reflects on discipline and shares why it is so important to always be a team player. Mark discusses an int…

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29. Leading Through Transformation with Hayden Stafford, President & CRO Seismic 48:30

4M ago48:30

48:30

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Hayden Stafford, senior technology executive and current President and Chief Revenue Officer at Seismic. Hayden has led several go-to-market transformations at companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and Salesforce.com. He shares one of the keys to driving change successfully is to understand a company’s metabolic rate,…

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28. Empathy’s Role in Leadership with Tony DiBenedetto, CEO Appspace & Founder Think Big for Kids 49:31

4M ago49:31

49:31

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Tony DiBenedetto, technology leader and company founder, current CEO of Appspace and CEO/ Founder of Think Big for Kids. Tony discusses his mindset for fixing problems and how continuing to do so over time becomes a reward unto itself, creating a drive towards more accomplishment. Tony co-founded Tribridge and gre…

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27. Scanning for Signals with Dr. Brett Jacobsen, President SAIS 56:02

4M ago56:02

56:02

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Dr. Brett Jacobsen, President of SAIS, long-time education industry leader, and futurist. Dr. Jacobsen highlights the importance of leaders making time to “scan for signals” externally as they plan their businesses. He discusses the increasingly important need to develop an “experience strategy” for customers and …

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26. What Have You Decided to Do? 6:46

5M ago6:46

6:46

Successful leaders regularly make time for reflection and recovery. As a parent of three with a busy executive career, I’ve been asked hundreds of times, “How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance?” I believe it’s time to flip the script. In this episode, I share why that question is often the wrong one to ask. Instead, the right question eac…

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25. Does Bad News Travel Fast in Your Organization? 7:04

5M ago7:04

7:04

I gauge the health of an organization’s culture, in part, by how fast or slow bad news travels. No one likes to hear it, but bad news that is ignored or hidden can be deadly to an organization. When bad news travels slowly, innovation is stifled, time and effort are wasted, and morale is generally very poor. Great leaders understand that driving po…

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24. A Clear Destination AND Sense of Belonging with Jennifer Holmstrom, Partner Notable Capital 45:32

6M ago45:32

45:32

Scaling a company through multiple growth stages is a challenging endeavor, and most founders I’ve met are dynamic and brave leaders. Jennifer Holmstrom, Platform Team Partner at Notable Capital, excels in partnering with founders to support them in successfully navigating these company growth stages. Jennifer and her team assist technology company…

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23. Get Comfortable Giving Constructive Feedback 7:50

6M ago7:50

7:50

Giving constructive feedback is one of the best ways to help people grow and keep teams aligned. Yet, many people I work with struggle with giving constructive feedback effectively - including me earlier in my career! This short 7-minute video will explain a few reasons why leaders struggle and the unintended bad consequences that occur when they d…

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22. Igniting Others to Think Big with Sig Behrens, CEO Permuta Technologies 53:41

6M ago53:41

53:41

Have you ever met with someone and experienced an explosion of ideas, excitement, and encouragement? I call Sig Behrens “the Spark” because he ignites in people a spirit of possibility and empowers them to do more than they imagined. Sig is CEO of Permuta Technologies, tech industry veteran (former Microsoft, Blackboard), and entrepreneur founder o…

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21. Leadership is an Honor with Anita Huggins, Superintendent Charleston County School District 35:39

6M ago35:39

35:39

Imagine the challenge of leading an enormous, complex system -- 50k students, 6500 employees, 85 schools -- with passionate parent/ caregiver stakeholders that also need to be served. Anita Huggins, Superintendent of Charleston County Schools, leads with a focus on valuing people, serving, leading with enthusiasm, and communicating openly even when…

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20. Say Things The Way Others Can Hear Them 11:39

6M ago11:39

11:39

One of the most important leadership skills is communicating effectively to a variety of audiences. This short 11-minute video will share 3 simple practices that you can use immediately to improve the way you communicate; tell them where you are going, say it simply, and "so what, who cares." Also, learn why fixing your team's problems is less impo…

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19. Great Leaders Master Coaching with Dr. Chris Streck, Chief of Pediatric Surgery, MUSC 49:34

7M ago49:34

49:34

Dr. Chris Streck is well versed in leading in high stress environments and shares his approach that hinges on preparedness and teamwork. Dr. Streck believes in the uncomfortable practice of inviting review and feedback so that improvements are made rapidly in the pursuit of positive patient outcomes. He likens his role as a leader to that of a coac…

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18. Strength and Love with Elizabeth Burwell, Senior Vice President, Team Leader Southern First Bank 43:35

7M ago43:35

43:35

Elizabeth Burwell is able to come across as both Warm and Strong at the same time, something many leaders strive to emulate but few are able to master. Listeners will get an insider look at how she is able to strike this balance, walking in confidence while truly understanding that how you make people FEEL is key to followership. Elizabeth discusse…

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17. Commanding a “City at Sea” with Captain Matthew Thomas, Commanding Officer USS Carl Vinson 55:23

7M ago55:23

55:23

Captain Thomas describes the USS Carl Vinson as a "City at Sea," with 5,000 sailors and all the complexity and functions required to power a city. As Commanding Officer, he is responsible for leading the entire operation. He explains how he leads a diverse group of senior leaders and the communication frameworks he asks them to use, particularly in…

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16. Learn and Empower with Marc Marchant, CEO LS3P Associates LTD 48:12

7M ago48:12

48:12

Marc joined architecture firm, LS3P Associates LTD as an intern over 25 years ago because it provided him a phenomenal opportunity to learn and grow. Today he is the firm's CEO and still views change as an opportunity to advance personally, advance projects, and advance processes. Marc shares excellent advice for early in career listeners including…

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15. Keep Moving: From Good to Great with Maureen Beauregard, President & CEO Easterseals NH and VT 46:46

8M ago46:46

46:46

Maureen Beauregard took over as President and CEO of Easterseals NH and VT at the start of COVID and, rather than hunkering down to weather the storm, she pursued a new strategic plan and took control with her team, growing mission impact from ~$100M to $140M in 5 short years. Maureen discusses a commitment to doing what's right even when it's hard…

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14. Define What You Want to Achieve, Learn, Be Known For with Google President, Michael Clark 56:32

8M ago56:32

56:32

Google President of North America, Michael Clark, discusses his leadership journey through his career at both Microsoft and Google including key moments of learning and growth. He provides several practical frameworks for listeners to use for communicating with excellence, leading through change, and building strong teams. Michael describes himself…

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13. Creating a Championship Team with Clemson University Men’s Soccer Coach Mike Noonan 49:24

8M ago49:24

49:24

2-time NCAA Division 1 Champion Men’s Soccer Coach, Mike Noonan, has an unbelievable winning record, consistently transforming teams into champions. Jamie asks Mike to share his method for success which centers around creating a strong shared mission, practicing team values, and recruiting players to a set of standards that speak to the inherent qu…

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12. Lead with Power: Outward Mindset 10:41

8M ago10:41

10:41

We think that focusing first on our own goals and needs is the best way to achieve results. However, a much more powerful approach flips that script and is something Jamie calls “First THEM, then (and only then) You.” The most powerful leaders are those who practice an Outward Mindset to learn, create value, and make connections for others, their o…

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11. Maximize Your Influence: Use Both Warmth and Strength 8:15

9M ago8:15

8:15

The best leaders are always noticing how their actions and behaviors affect those around them. Strong leaders are master influencers and recognize they can control the way they are perceived by others, and this is very powerful in driving desired outcomes. This episode introduces a model - Warmth and Strength - for leaders to self-assess their impa…

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10. Every View Matters 8:24

9M ago8:24

8:24

Each of us in an organization has a unique view out our window and every view is important. Often, early in our career we don't think that our ground floor view is too special. Later in our careers, we miss those earlier floor views, but we don't often go back and seek them out. Truly powerful people in any organization are the ones that understand…

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9. Build a Growth Mindset 15:01

9M ago15:01

15:01

In this short video, Jamie describes the power of building a Growth Mindset for businesses and individuals. Growth Mindset cultures exhibit high innovation, resilience, and empowerment. Jamie defines a Growth Mindset and compares it to its counterpart, the Fixed Mindset. She shares a case study about how Microsoft transformed its culture using Grow…

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8. "Be Clear, Be Direct, and Encourage" with Rachel Lee 42:17

9M ago42:17

42:17

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Rachel Lee, Sales & GTM at Hex. Rachel is a bit earlier in career than other Executive Access guests but she has powerful insights to share. Early in career listeners will get advice to immediately implement to create success. Senior leaders will be reminded of how the way they show up for others matters and deter…

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7. "Do the Right Thing, Even When It's Hard" with Paula Hodgins 42:11

9M ago42:11

42:11

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Paula Hodgins, Head of Global Sales, Service, and Customer Success, Tanzu Division of VMware by Broadcom. Paula is well-known as a highly principled leader, committed to always doing the right thing, even when it is hard. She talks about the power of creating clarity for your team, avoiding a leadership echo chamb…

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6. "Growth Comes Down to Grit" with Mike Carter 46:55

10M ago46:55

46:55

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Mike Carter, CEO and Founder of eGroup Enabling Technologies, a leading provider of IT solutions and an award-winning Microsoft Services Partner. Jamie began working with eGroup Enabling Technologies around the start of the pandemic and noticed a culture of deep resiliency and customer obsession. Mike shares how h…

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5. "Quirks Aren’t Flaws, They’re Secret Ingredients for Success" with Derek Boxdell 46:39

10M ago46:39

46:39

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Head of Global Sales for Armor and former Microsoft leader, Derek Boxdell. Jamie has long admired Derek’s deep self-awareness and pursuit of growth. Derek openly shares his professional development journey including learning to use his voice and stepping into authentic leadership…something he calls “moving from pr…

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4. "Humble, Hungry, and People-Smart" with Tim Kennedy 51:12

10M ago51:12

51:12

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Trident Construction President, Tim Kennedy. When Jamie met the team at Trident Construction, she was amazed at the incredible culture of customer obsession and profound care. Tim shares how that culture was created and how he stewards it now as the organization is growing so rapidly. He discusses the importance o…

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3. "It's Not About Being Right All the Time, It's About Trying New Things" with Connor Marsden 42:14

10M ago42:14

42:14

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Salesforce.com Executive Vice President, Connor Marsden. Connor is a confident and bold leader who is always pushing himself and his team to think differently and try new things to achieve outsized results. Connor talks about the power of curiosity and the willingness to be wrong. He shares how he values authentic…

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2. “Get Up!” with Maureen Daily 47:29

11M ago47:29

47:29

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Maureen Daily, senior educator and former middle school Principal at Porter-Gaud School. Jamie describes Maureen as one of the best storytellers and communicators she has experienced. Maureen breaks down how she prepares for giving a presentation and the importance of knowing your audience. She discusses authentic…

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1. “If You Are Not Keeping Score, You Are Only Practicing” with Dave Willis 51:55

11M ago51:55

51:55

In this inaugural episode, Jamie shares an inspiring conversation with Dave Willis, former Corporate Vice President at Microsoft and current Board Director and Advisor. Dave speaks about the importance of a commitment to excellence, focusing on impact over activities, and keeping score. Dave reflects on his career journey and some key learnings alo…

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Embracing Your Creativity and Well Being through Art with Karen DeLoach 48:58

1y ago48:58

48:58

We are ending the season with an enlightening episode as we delve into the world of art education and right brain advantages with Karen, a visionary art teacher, mentor, and advocate for unleashing creativity. In this captivating conversation, Karen shares her journey as a pioneering educator, offering profound insights into the transformative powe…

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Unleashing Your Inner Potential with Angie Spinelli 44:20

1y ago44:20

44:20

Tune in as we chat with Angie, an experienced fitness and functional coach, about the journey to prioritizing self care and personal growth. Through practical insights, Angie shares valuable lessons on setting realistic goals and living a healthier lifestyle. Drawing from her wealth of experience, she offers actionable advice for maintaining a posi…

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Navigating Life's Challenges: A Conversation with Sam and Angelica 59:06

1y ago59:06

59:06

Join us for an intimate conversation with Sam and Angelica as they candidly share their personal journeys, triumphs, and challenges. Discover how, despite their diverse backgrounds, they unite in their dedication to assisting young students through their non-profit, Doors To Dream. Tune in as Sam and Angelica delve into the profound impact of human…

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Embracing Change: A Journey of Self-Discovery with Jamie Tozzi 51:33

1y ago51:33

51:33

In this captivating episode we engage in an inspiring conversation with Jamie Tozzi, an executive business coach, and a passionate advocate for personal growth. Listen as Jamie shares her deeply personal journey of self-discovery and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace change and pursue a life aligned with her authentic purpose. Through vul…

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Navigating the World of Entrepreneurship with Katie Lyon 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

Tune in for a captivating conversation with Katie Lyon, promising empowerment and motivation on your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, we explore all facets of entrepreneurship. From navigating the highs and lows of starting her own ventures to collaborating with new partners to launch Allegiance Flag Supply, Katie shares invaluable insight…

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Thriving Beyond Adversity: The Power of Mindset with James Newlands 41:52

1y ago41:52

41:52

Join us for an inspiring discussion with James Newlands as he shares his journey of overcoming a severe back injury and leveraging adversity to fuel personal growth. Discover how James surrounded himself with a supportive community that empowered him to pursue new aspirations across various areas of his life. Despite facing uncertainty, James found…

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Finding Strength in Vulnerability: A Journey of Healing with Adrianne Betz 49:40

1y ago49:40

49:40

Join us as we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Adrianne Betz. Hear how she navigated through launching a new career, and then pivoting during the pandemic. Adrianne sheds light on the power of self-compassion, mindfulness, and finding community support where she least expected it. Discover the profound benefits of trusting your instincts, tr…

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Unveiling Resilience: Navigating Life's Challenges with Katie Bryant 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

40:36

We are kicking off season 2 by sitting down with Katie Bryant, a dedicated holistic health practitioner and wellness coach. Katie's advocacy for women’s health shines through as she shares her personal journey of triumph over adversity, including her battle with severe depression. Through candid conversation and heartfelt reflections, Katie offers …

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Charting Success Through Professional Mentorship with Lee Cohen, President of the Charleston Battery Professional Soccer Team 1:01:41

1+ y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

In this episode, we dive into Lee's extraordinary path towards crafting his impressive career. Guided by the significant influence of family, invaluable mentorship, and unforeseen opportunities, Lee made a pivotal shift onto a new professional trajectory, and he hasn't looked back since. Having reached notable personal and career milestones, Lee no…

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Harmonizing Success: Balancing Career, Faith, Family, and Health with Integrity Alongside Aaron Beasley, CEO of Palm Casual 47:02

1+ y ago47:02

47:02

Aaron has achieved remarkable success in his business endeavors. He is surrounded by a loving family while remaining devoted to his faith. However, in this discussion, we delve into the aspect he's eager to address next - his health. Explore the significance of actively setting physical health goals, demonstrating how it spills-over and contributes…

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