In this executive episode, Adriana Cowdin, CEO of Be Bold Executive Coaching, shares how she shares the knowledge and skills she gained to achieve status in the top 1% of all woman-owned small businesses and uses it to help other founders and CEOs to become better leaders.You will discover:- How essential relationships are to company success- In what ways being a non-CEO executive is different or even more challenging than being at the top- The two most prominent challenges executives face
Adriana L. Cowdin is a 4-time entrepreneur and former Corporate CEO. Named “One of the Most Influential Women in Business,” Cowdin founded Dekaf Digital, where she served as the CEO for 7+ years, leading it to 400%+ growth in 2022, resulting in an acquisition in 2023 and achieving status as Top 1% of all woman-owned small businesses. In 2024, she returned to her roots as an executive career coach. With success coaching 5,000+ executives in the last 20+ years, she now focuses 100% of her energy on executive coaching at her new company, Be Bold Executive Coaching.
Want to learn more about Adriana Cowdin's work at Be Bold Executive Coaching? Check out her website at https://adrianacowdin.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this insightful episode, Mike Straza, Owner of Straza Consulting, shares how he provides Fractional CFO and COO support to Visionary CEOs to help them scale. If you and your leaders are frustrated by skill, technical, or knowledge gaps, you won't want to miss this episode!You will discover:- How and when a Fractional Executive can help you dramatically scale your organization- The difference between a Fractional CFO and a Fractional COO and how to know which one you need- How to find the right for you and your organization
With over 25 years of experience, Mike Straza specializes in helping CEOs and business leaders overcome operational challenges. By identifying critical gaps in operations and financials, he develops tailored strategies to accelerate growth. His proven approach delivers results within 90 days, putting businesses back on track towards their goals. Growing a business isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon, and Mike will help his clients get back on track.
Want to learn more about Mike Straza's work at Straza Consulting? Check out his website at https://www.consultstraza.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstraza/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this expert episode, Dr. Noah St. John, Founder of St. John Executive Coaching, shares how he has helped thousands of founders and CEOs break the seven-figure barrier and make over $1 million in a single year.You will discover:- The formula for profitably generating $1M in revenue- Why so many founders suffer from Income Ceiling Syndrome, and how you can break free- Why so much advice from successful people is not helpful
Dr. Noah St. John is known worldwide as "The Father of AFFORMATIONS®" and creator of "The 12-Week Breakthrough". Working with Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, and 8-figure company CEOs, Noah is famous for helping people make more in just 12 WEEKS than in the last 12 months while winning their lives back. He helps Fortune 5000 companies turbocharge productivity and profitability WITHOUT sacrificing mental wellness.
Want to learn more about Dr. Noah St. John's work at St. John Executive Coaching? You can get a free copy of his book The 7-Figure Expert: Your Ultimate Guide to a Life with More Impact, Influence, and Financial Freedom at 7figureexpertbook.com for free and visit breakthroughwithnoah.com to learn more about how you can work with him and his team.Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this transformative episode, Elizabeth Parsons, Principal and Co-Founder of Encoraco, shares how she demystifies what is on the other side of "retirement" and how you can get clarity through some of the biggest questions we all face. If you don't like the idea of retirement or are even a little afraid of what might happen if you do, don't miss this episode.You will discover:- The easiest way to answer the question, "What do I do now?" (it's also the most powerful way)- How you can unlock the answer to the question "Who am I?" in your own life- Why so many founders experience severe and often life-threatening illness within the first year of retirement, and what can be done about it
Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons is a lawyer, author, coach, and consultant. Her company, Encoraco, provides programs and coaching for high-achieving entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives to design a plan for their lives when they "retire" from their current endeavors. Their clients are never "done," and while the freedom associated with the retirement concept is compelling, the notions of pure leisure, aimlessness, and stagnation are not. They focus on helping their clients prepare for, navigate, and thrive as they embrace a new chapter of business or life.
Want to learn more about Elizabeth Parsons' work at Encoraco? Check out her website at https://www.encoraco.com/ and grab a copy of her book at https://amzn.to/3YWf8C2Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this poignant episode, George Kriza, CEO of Challenging Decisions, shares the lessons he learned over 25 years as CEO of a growing Inc 500 company. If you're the CEO of an organization with over 30 employees and struggling to keep up with all the decisions that keep landing on your desk, you won't want to miss this episode.You will discover:- What separates high-growth CEOs from everyone else- Why you may not need to be a better decision-maker and what you should do instead- How to handle an underperforming leader (especially if they are also a friend)
George Kriza is an experienced C-level Business Consultant. Gaining 25 years of expertise as the CEO of a privately held hypergrowth INC 500 company, he specializes in helping high-performing CEOs navigate critical and uncomfortable decisions to set the stage for real success and new CEOs to implement essential business processes and drivers. He and his company assist CEOs in solving challenges they face, including strategy, process design, software development, finance, product, culture, team effectiveness, marketing, and sales.
Want to learn more about George Kriza's work at Challenging Decisions? Check out his website at https://challengingdecisions.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this social episode, Rob Giardinelli, Founder of Event Mindset, shares how he, as an introvert, has mastered attending events and helping others create the most impactful events. If you're an introvert who struggles to embrace and enjoy social situations, or you lead introverts on your team and want to know how to unlock the power of an introvert, you don't want to miss this episode.You will discover:- Why introverts and extraverts need each other, and what happens if you get the balance wrong- The superpower every introvert has, whether they know it or not- How to begin and end any conversation with ease.
Event Mindset Founder Rob Giardinelli is an introvert who has spent the past 15 years attending over 2,000 business, social, and networking events. Before this, Rob spent 16 years in the technology industry in various national and global client-facing roles. Along the way, he has learned that the key to any successful event is having a mix of introverts and extroverts. Rob founded Event Mindset to empower others to realize that they do not have to be the life of the party to belong, make a positive impact, and have fun at business, social, or networking events.
Want to learn more about Rob Giardinelli's work at Event Mindset? Check out his website at https://eventmindset.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this amplified episode, Andrew Murdoch, Founder of YT Era, shares how he helps crazy-busy founders get their message on YouTube. If your marketing is struggling to get you in front of the right people at the right time, you won't want to miss this episode.You will discover:- The biggest mistake you don't want to make with YouTube marketing- What types of businesses should and shouldn't use YouTube for their marketing- The best way to generate high-quality leads with YouTube
After reaching a low point in 2018 and discovering the transformative power of YouTube content, Andrew Murdoch founded YT Era, a full-service YouTube marketing solution for businesses and entrepreneurs. At rock bottom, he turned to YouTube videos for self-improvement and succeeded in boosting his mindset, finances, and health. Today, the YT Era amplifies the world’s most considerable solutions by changing how businesses and entrepreneurs do marketing. Andrew helps entrepreneurs clone themselves to explode their awareness, credibility, authority, reach, influence, and sales by ALWAYS putting their Viewers first!
Want to learn more about Andrew Murdoch's work at YT Era? Check out his website at ytforfree.comMentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this conscious episode, John Lamy, co-founder of The Globally Conscious Leader, shares how he and his business partner coach globally conscious leaders to live out their values and create a positive impact on the world around them. This episode will tremendously help any founder or CEO who feels like they are facing headwinds that are getting stronger every day.You will discover:- 2 of the most common challenges CEOs face and how to overcome them- The #1 strategic question you should be asking- The advantages of a coached peer group over a private coaching relationship
John Lamy is a seasoned leader, consultant, and strategic thinker. He has a proven track record in transforming leadership approaches and business outcomes. With a foundation in engineering from MIT and an MBA from Cornell, John’s educational background sets the stage for his work in leadership development. John’s approach to leadership training emphasizes the importance of ethics, core values, and strategic thinking. John’s work equips leaders and organizations with the tools and the mindset necessary to effectively navigate the complexities of the global business landscape while developing and expanding their individual global consciousness.
Want to learn more about John Lamy's work at The Globally Conscious Leader? Check out his website at https://thegloballyconsciousleader.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this collaborative episode, Tanya Fox, Owner of Fox Talks Business, shares the lessons she has learned the hard way–trying to do it all on her own–and how she helps entrepreneurs rekindle their passion through effective collaboration. If you're a few years into your business and you're burned out, and you find yourself asking, "What was I thinking starting this organization?" then you won't want to miss this episode!You will discover:- The real reason for collaboration- Who collaboration can help the most- How to structure a collaboration for success BEFORE you start
Tanya Fox is an entrepreneur who has succeeded and failed over the past 26 years. She has owned various businesses, including retail, service, and franchise. Tanya knows the best way to remember something is to have a good time while learning it. This is why she brings stories and lots of laughter to each engagement. She loves teaching and speaking about collaborations and business strategy on stage, with clients, and on her weekly podcast. She helps entrepreneurs find passion, collaborate, grow profit, & fall in love with their business again.
Want to learn more about Tanya Fox's work at Fox Talks Business? Check out her website at https://www.foxtalksbusiness.com/ and get a copy of her book, How to Collaborate: A Small Business Guide to Increase Profits, Build Relationships, and Stop Doing It All By Yourself, at https://amzn.to/4hylzUvMentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this whole-hearted episode, Sonya Corkery, Owner of Clear Plan Consulting Pty Ltd, shares how she has used her over 15 years of experience in commercial banking and financial planning to help entrepreneurs live healthier, happier lives by building healthier, more profitable businesses.You will discover:- How the health of your business has a direct impact on your health- Why is it so hard for founders to separate themselves from their business- How to understand and overcome the dark, scary messiness inside your business
Sonya Corkery is a business owner, wife, and mother who helps empower fellow business owners to take control of their enterprises and design their desired lives. With over 15 years of experience as a business owner and a commercial lending, banking, and financial planning background, Sonya now offers a professional speaking service to empower business leaders and entrepreneurs. Her journey from founding a successful business to building Clearplan Consulting has equipped her with unique insights into using business as a vehicle for personal success. 
Want to learn more about Sonya Corkery's work at Clear Plan Consulting Pty Ltd? Check out her website at https://clearplanconsulting.com.au/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz