Best Lead Anyway Global Podcasts (2025)

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718: The Confidence Crisis in Gen Z 6:23

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Our 2025 Confidence Study reveals a striking truth: Gen Z is struggling most with confidence. Nearly half feel "not enough," and many battle constant comparison and a harsh inner critic. In this episode, Cindra and Lisa unpack why this is happening, how it shows up at work and in life, and the simple things leaders, parents, and coaches can do to b…

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How agentic AI could transform travel 20:59

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Yes, dreaming up your next getaway can be exhilarating. But booking it? Often less so. For many customers, the thrill of travel risks getting lost in logistics, says McKinsey Senior Partner Jules Seeley. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, he joins Global Editorial Director Lucia Rahilly to discuss new research on the rise of AI in the travel …

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From Global Adventure to The Good Life: Reinvention, Family & Purpose with Tracey Kaster 32:33

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Send us a text In this inspiring and heartfelt episode of Be Visible with Veronica, I sit down with Tracey Kaster—Certified Mindset, Wellness & Life Coach with a Diploma in Advanced Nutrition, and the voice behind The Good Life podcast. Tracey’s story begins not in struggle — but in expansion. Her family moved from Canada to Germany when her husban…

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Ep. 566: How God Uses Your Story, Your Voice, and Your Yes 42:10

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Today’s episode is special. I had the joy of jumping onto my friend Melissa Hughes’ podcast, She Can Share, and the conversation was too rich not to bring home to The Messenger Movement community. Melissa and I share the kind of friendship where truth flows easily, joy shows up naturally, and Jesus stays at the center. Together, we dig into the rea…

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The challenge of AI that lies to users to pursue its own goal — Marius Hobbhahn (CEO of Apollo Research) 3:03:18

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We often worry about AI models “hallucinating” or making honest mistakes. But what happens when a model knows the truth, but decides to deceive you anyway to achieve a goal of its own? This isn’t sci-fi — it’s happening regularly in deployment today. Marius Hobbhahn, CEO of the world’s top research organisation focused on AI deception (Apollo Resea…

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717: Play a Bigger Game with Markus Kaulius, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author 41:40

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Today on the High Performance Mindset, I'm joined by someone who has dedicated his life to helping people break through limitations and step boldly into the impact they were meant to make. Markus Kaulius, an entrepreneur and bestselling author of Play a Bigger Game, is a force of nature when it comes to transformation. Markus built multiple busines…

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Wonder Over Worry: Faith, Family & the Courage to Build Anyway – with Andrea Merrill 31:20

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Send us a text Sometimes your greatest breakthrough is born in your most fragile moment. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Andrea Merrill shares the life-altering season that forever reshaped her purpose, faith, and business. While recovering in the hospital from a nearly fatal appendix rupture during her fif…

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Rob & Luisa chat kids, the 2016 fertility crash, and how the 50s invented parenting that makes us miserable 1:59:09

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Global fertility rates aren’t just falling: the rate of decline is accelerating. From 2006 to 2016, fertility dropped gradually, but since 2016 the rate of decline has increased 4.5-fold. In many wealthy countries, fertility is now below 1.5. While we don’t notice it yet, in time that will mean the population halves every 60 years. Rob Wiblin is al…

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Ep. 565: Stop Shrinking Back: Step Into the Messenger God Designed You to Be 53:39

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In this powerful keynote episode, Tamra Andress opens the curtain on what it really means to live as a messenger—whether you’re on a stage, in the marketplace, or in a room that doesn’t speak the same spiritual language you do. This isn’t just about motivation. It’s about identity, surrender, and stepping boldly into the message God placed inside y…

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716: Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway 5:39

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In today's episode, Cindra and Lisa talk about the timeless truth of high performance: You don't build confidence by eliminating fear. You build confidence by moving with it. Inspired by Dr. Susan Jeffers' classic book Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (1987), this conversation explores why fear shows up, how it impacts performance, and how the world'…

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#228 – Eileen Yam on how we're completely out of touch with what the public thinks about AI 1:43:24

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If you work in AI, you probably think it’s going to boost productivity, create wealth, advance science, and improve your life. If you’re a member of the American public, you probably strongly disagree. In three major reports released over the last year, the Pew Research Center surveyed over 5,000 US adults and 1,000 AI experts. They found that the …

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Saving Youth Lives:Lifeology AZ 32:28

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Send us a text Saving Youth Lives: How Lifeology AZ Supports and Transforms Homeless Teens | Zaneta Alexander In this moving and mission-forward episode of Be Visible with Veronica, I sit down with Zaneta Alexander, founder of Lifeology AZ, to explore the extraordinary work her organization is doing to bring hope, stability, and belonging to young …

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How AI is redefining the COO’s role 21:19

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From gen AI pilots to automated supply chains, technology is reshaping how operations leaders create efficiencies, build resilience, and encourage teamwork. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Senior Partner Daniel Swan speaks with Editorial Director Roberta Fusaro about how COOs can embed technology, particularly AI, into their compa…

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Ep. 564: Healing Your Heart and Your House Before God Sends You Out 36:08

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This episode is a candid look at what brave faith, spiritual freedom, and Kingdom leadership actually require—and it’s probably not what most people expect. Tamra shares a behind-the-scenes story (yes, the blue face paint one) that starts out funny but ends up revealing something important about surrender, identity, and the way God forms His messen…

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715: Do More, More Naturally: David Kolbe on the Power of Instinctive Strengths 49:11

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Today on the High Performance Mindset, I'm joined by someone who has spent his entire life helping people work with their natural strengths instead of fighting against them. David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp, has literally grown up inside the Kolbe Concept — a system that helps leaders, teams, and organizations unlock instinctive strengths and achieve…

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714: Stop the Overwhelm 5:33

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If you've ever ended a day exhausted but unclear on what you actually accomplished, this episode is for you. Overwhelm and busyness have become the new norm. Many of us confuse being busy with being productive—which leaves us drained, and doubting ourselves. In today's episode, Cindra and Lisa explore the mental game of prioritization and how high …

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From survivor to litigator — this is what courage looks like. 35:06

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Send us a text What does it take to turn heartbreak into purpose—and pain into power? In this deeply moving and empowering episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Heidi Davis of Genesis Legal Group shares her remarkable story of resilience, purpose, and leadership through empathy. Heidi’s journey began in a moment of crisis when, as a young mother, sh…

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OpenAI: The nonprofit refuses to be killed (with Tyler Whitmer) 1:56:06

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Last December, the OpenAI business put forward a plan to completely sideline its nonprofit board. But two state attorneys general have now blocked that effort and kept that board very much alive and kicking. The for-profit’s trouble was that the entire operation was founded on the premise of — and legally pledged to — the purpose of ensuring that “…

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563: When Bold Faith Shakes a City: The Revival Story of FounderCon 2025 44:43

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This week, Tamra is fresh off FounderCon 2025 — and honestly, she’s still wrecked (in the best way). In this raw, faith-filled debrief, she shares how God showed up in ways no one could have scripted. From spontaneous healing and prophetic words to a move of generosity that changed lives, this episode captures what happens when ordinary people show…

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713: The Freedom to Perform with Dr. Karen MacNeill, Mental Performance Coach and Keynote Speaker 49:46

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In today's episode, Dr. Cindra is joined by Dr. Karen MacNeill — former Team Canada athlete and world-renowned mental performance consultant who has supported Olympians, executives, and high-pressure teams across multiple Olympic Games. Karen shares what competing taught her that no textbook ever could, and takes us inside the "pressure ecosystem" …

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A more accurate way to measure consumer engagement 15:56

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Not all consumer attention is created equal—that’s a critical lesson from McKinsey’s recent report on content creation and monetization. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Senior Partner Kabir Ahuja speaks with Editorial Director Roberta Fusaro about something called the “attention equation” and how media players can use it to get a …

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Episode 12: From Plumbing Licenses to Global Leadership: Mary Thompson on Givers Gain & Leading with a Beginner’s Mind 18:22

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Welcome back to the Six Figure Chicks Podcast! Today I’m chatting with Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI, the world’s largest business referral networking organization—responsible for $26.6B in member-to-member business over the last 12 months. Mary’s leadership is rooted in BNI’s signature value Givers Gain®—and it shows. Mary’s path is anything b…

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Building a Business That Bends, Not Breaks – with Cynthia Beving 33:21

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Send us a text What happens when life changes direction and your business has to pivot with it? In this powerful episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Cynthia Beving, founder of Beving Books, shares how she built a business designed to bend—not break—through life’s curveballs. With over 30 years of experience in corporate, small business, and person…

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#227 – Helen Toner on the geopolitics of AGI in China and the Middle East 2:20:02

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With the US racing to develop AGI and superintelligence ahead of China, you might expect the two countries to be negotiating how they’ll deploy AI, including in the military, without coming to blows. But according to Helen Toner, director of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology in DC, “the US and Chinese governments are barely talking at…

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712: Finding A Purpose That Powers You 6:26

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In this episode, Dr. Cindra and Lisa explore one of the greatest drivers of motivation, resilience, and fulfillment: your WHY. Every one of us knows what we do in work and life…but very few of us stay deeply connected to the purpose behind it. When we lose sight of our why, stress rises and joy fades. When we own our why, we push through challenges…

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Ep. 562: A Prayer for the Messengers: Build the Boat Anyway 36:44

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There are moments where heaven interrupts our plans — and this episode is one of them. With Founder Con just days away, Tamra sits down in the middle of the mess, the boxes, the wild hair, and the adrenaline to share what God is stirring right now: revival, boldness, obedience, and the kind of faith that builds the boat before anyone sees the rain.…

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#226 – Holden Karnofsky on unexploited opportunities to make AI safer — and all his AGI takes 4:30:19

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For years, working on AI safety usually meant theorising about the ‘alignment problem’ or trying to convince other people to give a damn. If you could find any way to help, the work was frustrating and low feedback. According to Anthropic’s Holden Karnofsky, this situation has now reversed completely. There are now large amounts of useful, concrete…

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What if JOY was your business strategy? With Julie Kraschinsky 35:12

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Send us a text What does success look like when you lead with joy instead of pressure? In this uplifting episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Julie Kraschinsky, known as The Joyful Success Coach, shares how she helps high-capacity women redefine success with clarity, confidence, and joy. With over 30 years as an entrepreneur, Julie’s journey began …

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711: Flip the Script on Negativity 5:58

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Opening Quote: "Don't let the noise of others' negativity drown out your inner voice." — Steve Jobs Overview: In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff and Lisa explore how to rise above negativity—both from within and from others. Whether it's the self-criticism that follows a mistake or the draining energy of negative people, negativity can quietly ch…

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Ep. 561: How to Lead with Faith When You Feel Burned Out 45:32

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In this special crossover episode, Tamra Andress joins Tierney Shirell from The Live Bold Movement to unpack what it really means to lead with faith, courage, and conviction in today’s fast-paced world. From the heart behind Founder Con to the mission of the Messenger Movement, Tamra shares how God uses surrendered leaders—not perfect ones—to spark…

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#225 – Daniel Kokotajlo on what a hyperspeed robot economy might look like 2:12:01

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When Daniel Kokotajlo talks to security experts at major AI labs, they tell him something chilling: “Of course we’re probably penetrated by the CCP already, and if they really wanted something, they could take it.” This isn’t paranoid speculation. It’s the working assumption of people whose job is to protect frontier AI models worth billions of dol…

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Remanufacturing: Turning old parts into new opportunities 20:05

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What if a product’s journey didn’t end after its first use? Remanufacturing—restoring preowned parts to perform like new—is transforming automotives, electronics, and other industries. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Senior Partner Inga Maurer and Editorial Director Roberta Fusaro explore how this practice reduces waste while creating more…

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Episode 11: From Single Mom to Global Powerhouse — A Conversation with Geeta Sidhu-Robb 18:35

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Welcome back to the Six Figure Chicks Podcast! Today, I’m joined by a woman whose impact stretches across continents— Geeta Sidhu-Robb. She’s the CEO of W Corporation, a five-time Entrepreneur of the Year winner, a UN award recipient, celebrity coach, author, and international speaker. In short… a force. In this episode, Geeta opens up about: ✨ Gro…

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How One Mom and Her Dog Sparked a Movement: The Story of Pawsitive Friendships 35:35

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Send us a text What happens when a mother’s love, determination, and one very special French bulldog change the way therapy is experienced forever? In this touching Nonprofit Spotlight episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Tosha Tharp Gaines, founder of PawsitiveFriendships.org, shares how her journey began 11 years ago when her son—then just four y…