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We shine a light on CEO's, business owners, visionaries and the EOS®️ community and the amazing gifts and talents you bring, so others can grow and lean from the best!
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We are actively searching for podcast guests who can bring their inspiring stories to light. 🕯️We'd love to showcase your journey!
LEARN MORE & APPLY TODAY ➡️www.ShiftSpotlight.com⬅️
Intro and outro music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Sep 18, 2025 • 30min
Stop buying marketing activities. Start buying outcomes with Raj Kapur
✨ From Pandemic Pivot to Fractional CMO — Driving Full-Stack Results ✨In this must-listen episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Rajat Kapur, a Fractional CMO who helps middle-market brands achieve measurable growth without bloated retainers.Rajat shares how he turned post-pandemic uncertainty into actionable leadership strategies—and why accountability, metrics, and smart delegation are key to driving results.Inside this candid conversation:📈 How Rajat pivoted post-pandemic without panicking⚡ Using EOS® to eliminate complacency and focus on metrics that matter🤝 Balancing delegation with the “step in now” moments💡 Leveraging coaches, peer groups, and The Go-Giver mindset for sustainable growth💬 Plus: Rajat’s advice for brands still paying for activity instead of outcomes🎧 Tune in to hear how Rajat helps middle-market companies get real results—and tag someone who needs a wake-up call.Podcast Guest:◾ Rajat Kapur – Founder & CEO | www.and-marketing.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

Sep 16, 2025 • 13min
Inside Success Local with Ryan Simmonds
✨ From Agency Owner to EOS Champion — A Story of Growth ✨In this energizing episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Ryan, who reveals how implementing EOS® reshaped his agency’s culture, strengthened his team, and set the stage for lasting success.From navigating the rise of AI to building authentic, long-term client relationships, Ryan shares why human expertise and trust will always drive real results in local marketing.🎧 Tune in to hear Ryan’s perspective on balancing innovation with human connection—and tag someone who’d be inspired by his journey.Podcast Guest:◾ Ryan Simmonds – Director/Integrator | www.successlocal.co.uk◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

Sep 9, 2025 • 29min
From Chemical Plants to Courtrooms: Loyd’s Journey of Resilience, Law, and Leadership
✨ From Engineer to Attorney — A Journey of Resilience ✨In this eye-opening episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Loyd, whose path from chemical engineering to law was anything but typical.From navigating Hurricane Katrina to advocating for clients facing brain cancer insurance claims, Loyd shares the lessons that shaped his career—and why creativity, transparency, and doing the right thing always come first.Inside this candid conversation:⚖️ The shift from disability to personal injury law🌪️ How Katrina redirected his professional journey💡 Why creativity is essential in client advocacy👥 Leading a lean team while growing with purpose💬 Plus: Loyd’s philosophy on resilience, pivots, and building a values-driven business🎧 Tune in to hear how Loyd turned unexpected challenges into a meaningful career—and tag someone who’d be inspired by his story.Podcast Guest:◾ Loyd Bourgeois – Principal Attorney | Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

Aug 27, 2025 • 23min
🌿 In Deep Shift with Valerie Gangas ✨ Learn How to Build a Female-Led Vacation Rental Empire & 🏡✨
🔥 How Valerie Built a Soulful Vacation Rental Empire with EOS®What do self-help books, short-term rentals, and a powerhouse all-female leadership team have in common? Valerie.In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Valerie Gangas, founder of Juniper Holiday and Home and author of two transformation-focused books, to explore how she accidentally built a fast-growing vacation rental management company by mixing soulful leadership with serious business chops. With a team of 15 women running the show, EOS® as their operating system, and properties that feel like boutique hotels, Valerie shares how she scaled, systemized, and stayed spiritually aligned.In this candid, high-value conversation, we cover:🎯 How to lead with soul while growing a fast-paced business💼 The EOS® tools that create focus, alignment, and smooth operations🌟 Building a strong all-female team that thrives under shared vision📚 How Valerie integrates her author mindset into leadership and cultureIf you’ve ever wondered how to balance heart, strategy, and growth, Valerie’s story is a blueprint for doing it all with intention.Podcast Guest:◾ Valerie Gangas - Founder & CEO | Juniper Holiday and Home | www.juniperholidayandhome.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE: https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

Aug 21, 2025 • 31min
🎨 Designing a Business with Heart: How Christi Scaled Her Creative Firm into a Place of Joy!
🎨 From Solo Designer to Business Visionary: Christi’s Journey on The Shift Spotlight™What happens when a creative visionary builds a booming business and stays true to her values? On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Christi Barbour, who grew her design practice from a one-woman show into a thriving team of 17 delivering commercial, luxury residential, and mixed-use projects.But this isn’t just about scaling bigger — it’s about scaling intentionally. Christi shares how she’s balancing creativity, leadership, and business growth without losing the heart that started it all.In this inspiring conversation, we cover:🚀 How EOS® gave her structure, accountability, and room to scale🧭 The emotional (and strategic) realities of succession planning💚 Why building a “heart of house” 💚 team transformed her culture🎨 How she’s keeping creativity alive inside a serious business machineIf you’re a creative, a leader, or just someone striving to grow without selling your soul, this episode will give you both wisdom and fuel for the journey.Podcast Guest:◾ Christi – Founder & CEO | www.barbourspangle.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

Aug 12, 2025 • 28min
Prescription for a Turnaround (in your business) with Leonard Lynskey
🔥 How Leonard Lynskey Turned a Business Crash into a Comeback with EOS®On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Leonard Lynskey — pharmacist-turned-EOS® Implementer and the guide behind some of today’s most remarkable business turnarounds.After scaling his own business at lightning speed, Leonard hit a wall. The crash was hard, but it became the catalyst for transformation. Enter EOS® — the system that helped him rebuild with clarity, accountability, and the kind of balance most entrepreneurs only dream about.In this candid, high-value conversation, we cover:🎯 The EOS® tools that bring focus, alignment, and real results💰 Why “whack-a-mole” management is more costly than you think — and how EOS® stops the chaos🤝 How leaders can move from blame to trust and build teams that actually thriveIf you’ve ever felt reactive, stuck, or on the edge of burnout, Leonard’s story is proof that structure and mindset can completely change the game.Podcast Guest:◾ Leonard Lynskey – EOS® Implementer | eosworldwide.com/leonard-lynskey◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

Aug 5, 2025 • 25min
Let Go to Grow: PR Secrets, Burnout Battles & Barrie’s Rise
🔥 How Barrie Cohen Left Burnout Behind—and Built a PR Agency That Actually Gets ResultsOn this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Barrie Cohen—scuba diver, founder of Barrie Cohen PR, and the strategist behind some of today’s most visible brands.After walking away from a toxic job, Barrie didn’t just start a business—she redefined what modern PR looks like. Think less press releases, more real relationships, smart strategy, and turning podcasts into visibility powerhouses.In this honest, high-impact conversation, we cover:🎯 Why most people misunderstand PR—and what actually works now🌍 The freedom (and friction) of running a fully remote, women-led team across time zones🧠 The mindset shift that nearly broke her—and what she learned from it🎙️ How to turn podcast guest spots into weeks of content and real ROI🚫 The visibility mistakes that keep founders stuck—and how to stop playing smallWhether you’re leading a team, building a brand, or tired of shouting into the void—Barrie’s approach to PR might just change how you show up.Podcast Guest:◾ Barrie Cohen – Founder, Barrie Cohen Public Relations◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

Jul 29, 2025 • 25min
From Backstage Chaos to Business Clarity: Tarra’s Bold Entrepreneurial Pivot
✨ From Backstage Passes to Boardrooms — Tarra’s Wild Ride to Entrepreneurial Success. ✨In this powerhouse episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Tarra, founder of Take It Easy Group, whose journey from personal assistant to rock legends to powerhouse business strategist is anything but ordinary.From chasing vanity metrics to rebuilding her business with clarity and grit, Tarra brings raw honesty, deep insights, and a no-nonsense approach to scaling service-based businesses in today’s fast-paced world.Inside this candid conversation:🔥 How chasing growth nearly cost her everything—and how she turned it around🧠 Why visionaries hit a ceiling—and how to finally break through it📈 The systems, hires, and mindset shifts that rebuilt Take It Easy Group💡 Why now is the time for bootstrapped, service-based founders to shine🎯 Practical advice for staying focused, hiring right, and getting out of your own way🎧 Tune in now for visionary wisdom, founder truths, and strategy that actually works.Podcast Guest:◾ Tarra Stubbins – Founder, Take It Easy Group | www.takeiteasygroup.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

Jul 22, 2025 • 29min
Charisma, Cameras & Controlled Chaos: The Unfiltered Rise of a Visionary & How He Built His Dream Team with Andy Atkins!
✨ Creative Vision Meets Strategic Execution — Without the Burnout. ✨In this high-energy episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andy Atkins, founder of 730 Eddy Studios, to unpack what it really takes to lead a creative team, scale a growing business, and stay grounded as a visionary.From battling overwhelm to finding flow, Andy brings unfiltered insight, contagious charisma, and real-world wins that every founder, creative, and team leader can learn from.Inside this charged conversation:⚡ How Andy turns chaos into momentum—and overwhelm into action🎯 Why EOS® became the backbone of his fast-growing video agency🧠 How to lead creatives without losing your mind (or your mission)🏃♂️ What it really takes to find your pace as a visionary💬 Plus: Why clarity, culture, and camera work can (and should) coexist🎧 Tune in now for creative strategy, visionary leadership, and practical tools to recharge your team and your mission. Podcast Guest:◾ Andy Atkins – Founder, 730 Eddy Studios | www.730eddy.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

Jul 17, 2025 • 26min
🚀 The 4 C’s That Transform Leaders: Commitment, Courage, Confidence & Capability with Kevin Hundal
✨ Business Isn’t Just Systems — It’s a Human Transformation. ✨In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Kevin Hundal, EOS® Implementer and visionary leader, who’s helping founders and leadership teams break through resistance, scale smarter, and lead with heart.From redefining core values to energizing entire leadership teams, Kevin shares the human-first framework that drives real change—from boardrooms to villages in India.Inside this transformative conversation:🚀 How EOS® isn’t just a business system — it’s a tool for personal and organizational transformation💡 Why Kevin swapped “curiosity” for “kindness” as a core value—and what it changed🧠 What really happens when leadership teams align their human energy🌍 How Kevin’s operational excellence is impacting under-resourced communities in India💬 Plus: What it means to do business with heart, not just hustle🎧 Tune in now for mindset shifts, heart-led leadership, and tools that actually move the needle. Tag a founder or leader who needs this.Podcast Guest:◾ Kevin Hundal – EOS® Implementer | www.eosworldwide.com/kevin-hundal◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast