In this episode, Meghan Oliver reveals her framework for how to wildly reduce the risk of a mis-hire and either close your next great executive or land your next great gig.

Matt Blumberg reveals why he bans slides, forces independent directors to "audition" for a seat, and uses AI to simulate Steve Jobs in the boardroom.

Kelly Dwyer, executive coach and facilitator, breaks down what separates transformational offsites from frustrating ones.

Atlassian’s Head of AI, Nisha Iyer, shares what happens when a startup founder joins a 10,000-person company and tries to build new AI products from the inside.

From trade show volunteers to a 500-store Target launch: Recoup’s Siwat Siengsanaoh reveals how advisory boards, polarizing ginger branding, and rapid feedback loops 5x’d growth in one year.

Flip your calendar from Tetris chaos to a superpower: audit, analyze, and shift 10% of your time to double your momentum and stave off burnout.

Trade hyper-specialized silos for AI-powered studios: build nimble 2-3 person teams that take inspiration from early hip hop producers and and ship 10x faster.

Lead fast change without crushing your team: build trust with a steady cadence and rock-solid commitments.

Guard your team’s magic: Stop chasing productivity hacks that crush flow state—Natasha’s playbook shows how to lead reorgs and AI shifts without losing the curiosity that builds great products.

Hire for inner spark over resume polish: a ballet dancer-turned-surgeon shares how unconventional picks built a powerhouse team—and how to reinvent yourself along the way.

How Uday (head of product at Atlassian) went from a big company to AI startup founder at lightning pace with ruthless focus, weekly sprints, and real-time advisor feedback.

Bounce back from life's hardest hits: Mike Steadman, a boxing champ-turned-coach for veteran entrepreneurs shares how owning your niche and relentless action can turn adversity into unbreakable momentum.

Sell with truth, not tricks: Wayne Morris reveals how honest GTM diagnostics and smart incentives can build the highest performing sales teams.

Lead like a founder without burning trust: Sarah Liebel (COO at Nayya) reveals how to scale companies from growth stage through IPO while blending empathy, quick decisions, and trust.

From marketer to CTO: Danielle Leong shares how to lead with radical transparency by sharing open playbooks, building trust across teams, and managing tricky leadership moments like managing ex-peers.

From hospital bed to beverage company CEO: Siwat Siengsanaoh shares how critical health scares, mom's ginger remedies, and lessons from soccer coaches inspired his path to resilience and leading with purpose.