
The Virtual Campfire's Podcast
The campfire. school, church, and watercooler all-in-one. It's the earliest form of community; Sitting around a campfire and sharing stories. For generations, it was used to build trust, share knowledge, and inspire others. Welcome to the Virtual Campfire – I'm Tony Martignetti, the Inspired Coach. Here I'll share powerful lessons learned from leaders in their transformation journey.
When you see someone on stage: sharing a powerful message, "owning the room" and, having a huge impact in the world, you might ask yourself, how did they get to be that way? Were they born that way? Could I be like that person? What makes them different? From the outside looking in, it seems like they are meant to do what they're doing. I'm here to share what you don't often see—their tales of transformation. That's what we'll uncover here. The tiny steps that led to the big leaps.
Latest episodes

Jul 26, 2021 • 45min
Tapping Into Your Intuition And Discovering Your Life Purpose With Sarah Albritton
Tapping into intuition is the first step in aligning with the soul. Do that and your real-life purpose will be revealed in its fullness. Tony Martignetti is joined by author and truth-teller Sarah Albritton to talk about her own intuitive journey that brought her into the professional coaching and speaking scene. She explains how intuition can guide you in the right way to pivot, embrace opportunities, and discover the next right thing to do at all times. Sarah also emphasizes the individual power that lies in each person, making every life journey unique and not up for any kind of pressure or comparison.

Jul 21, 2021 • 40min
Banish Burnout By Untangling Negative Behavior Patterns With Janice Litvin
What does it take to banish burnout? Tony Martignetti talks with Janice Litvin, award-winning speaker, certified virtual presenter and author of Banish Burnout Toolkit, as she dishes out on the different factors that contribute to burnout and how we, as human beings, can combat its effect on us. Janice talks about her past, dealing with her own experiences fighting the people that caused burnout and discovering that managing it is a work in progress every one of us is capable of doing.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Jul 19, 2021 • 50min
Equipping Business Owners To Take The Next Step With Jamie E. O'Kane
Being a business owner can be quite lonely when you don't have other people to help you. Tony Martignetti’s guest explains why you shouldn’t try to do everything on your own and why you need coaches and outside eyes to help you in your progress. Jamie E. O'Kane is the owner and operator of Abundant Beans Tax and Accounting. Listen to this episode and dive into Jamie's struggles of becoming a business owner. Today, her goal is to better equip business owners to take the next step in growth and fulfillment by sharing relatable and insightful content. If you want to grow as a business owner, then you definitely have to listen to this conversation. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Jul 14, 2021 • 38min
Virtual Campfire With The Queen Of Adaptability, Terry McDougall
Just because you’ve achieved something doesn't mean you're happy inside. Finding your career can be difficult, having to adapt to so many different environments and people, it can be a pain. This wasn’t the case for the queen of adaptability, Terry McDougall. Terry is an executive, career coach, and CEO of Terry B McDougall Coaching. Before becoming a coach, Terry was a longtime corporate marketing executive who helped teams develop strategies and strong marketing campaigns. how she adapted to being the new girl in school, how she managed changing careers, and how she became who she is today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Jul 12, 2021 • 43min
Creating The Incredible Teams of Tomorrow By Developing Exceptional Leaders Today With Michael Sherlock
In order to create incredible teams of tomorrow, you need to develop exceptional leaders today. Michael Sherlock, a global sales leadership expert and the Founder of Shock Your Potential, talks with Tony Martignetti about creating the leaders that will shape the teams for your business. Michael strongly believes that in order to become an exceptional leader, one should be able to reflect and evaluate himself before evaluating his team. She also points out that leaders should have the trust and confidence to let their team members solve their own problems, which also helps them grow and unlock their ultimate potential.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Jul 7, 2021 • 41min
Self-Discovery: Diving Headfirst Into The Unknown With Tom Lancaster
Self-discovery can be intimidating and challenging. You can’t just find your inner calling in a day’s work. Most of us don’t even know what we want to do once we graduate from college. Self-discovery is an adventure. It’s a process that takes time and, most importantly, guts. Step into the unknown with your host, Tony Martignetti, and his guest, adventure consciousness coach Tom Lancaster, as he talks about his early childhood experiences, career struggles, and how the idea of adventure consciousness came to be.

Jul 5, 2021 • 40min
Organizational Transformation From The Top With Vicki Shillington
What makes an organization a great place to work? Tony Martignetti sits down with Vicki Shillington, a founding member and partner at ThingShift, as she shares the importance of organizational transformation in creating a work environment that allows people to thrive. Vicki explains how her experience navigating the world as a woman in tech has helped her discover her passion for working with organizations and helping them get better. She also points out some non-negotiables companies should always keep in mind to create an environment that inspires people to work.

Jun 30, 2021 • 39min
Venturing Through Life And Embracing The Turning Points With Rebecca Scott
The path through life is not a straight arrow. In this episode, Rebecca Scott, Founder of Vivid Spring Solutions, joins Tony Martignetti to talk about her flashpoints and how she embraced the turning points in her life. Get to know Rebecca deeper as she shares her long and varied journey in business and podcasting. They then dive into the importance of perseverance in the midst of trauma and excelling in constraints. Plus, they also touch on thinking about the future by having the present moment inform us on how to take it on, inspire others, and make a difference. Tune in and embrace the turning points that may come your way with a renewed perspective in this conversation. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Jun 28, 2021 • 35min
Doing What You Love And Loving What You Do With Michael Katz
A lot of people have been living in the misconception that they’ll only be happy once they start doing what they love that they never stopped to think of loving what they do. In this episode, Michael Katz, the Founder of Blue Penguin Development, joins in to share his story on how he figured out what he loves to do in his life. He describes the differences he’s experienced between working in corporate America and as an entrepreneur, especially in attracting clients. Michael also talks about a different perspective you’d want to use when figuring out what you should be doing. Realizing that the things which may seem easy for you aren’t technically the same for everybody else, he saw his opportunity and grabbed it. Learn how he found his calling as he shares the insights, knowledge, and wisdom he’s acquired through experience and building relationships.

Jun 23, 2021 • 34min
Winning Relationships: How To Come Out Victorious Whether You Win Or Lose The Deal
There is a way to be victorious whether you win or lose in a big deal. If you handle things right, each deal becomes an opportunity to win valuable relationships that are going to help you in times to come. Casey Jacox, the founder of Winning The Relationship, joins Tony Martignetti to have a conversation about this. Get to know Casey more as he shares his journey to self-discovery, how he found his true calling and the importance of surrendering and having humility and being vulnerable. Most importantly, Casey reveals some of his valuable insights and tips in winning people whether you come out of the negotiating table with a deal in hand or not.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire