Unlocking Business Growth: Overcoming Common Obstacles," explores various challenges that can hinder a business's progress. It identifies self-doubt as a significant internal barrier for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of confidence. The document also highlights the negative impact of outdated and inefficient processes, advocating for digitalization and operational audits to improve organization.

It stresses the necessity of innovation to differentiate products and services in the market and underscores the critical importance of meeting customer expectations and delivering on promises to maintain client loyalty.

Finally, the text points to a business's insignificance or lack of relevance as a potential growth impediment, suggesting a renewed focus on passion and market differentiation.

Link to source: What's Holding Your Business Back?

In this episode, we explore a surprising but powerful signal of workplace burnout: the 8.9% surge in energy drink consumption. While many view this as just another consumer trend, the data reveals something deeper: employees are increasingly turning to stimulants to combat chronic fatigue, mounting stress, and relentless workloads.

We unpack how this reliance on quick energy fixes creates a dangerous cycle. Energy drinks may mask exhaustion in the short term, but they erode long-term health, disrupt sleep, and prevent recovery. Instead of addressing the systemic roots of burnout, organizations risk normalizing a culture where artificial energy becomes a substitute for balance and rest.

The conversation calls on leaders to look beyond the symptom: rising energy drink use, and confront the causes: poor work design, excessive demands, and lack of recovery time. True prevention lies in redesigning work for sustainability, fostering a culture that prioritizes rest, and supporting employee mental health. By doing so, we can break the cycle and reduce the need for artificial boosts.

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In this powerful conversation, Michael and Eva dig into the growing crisis of leadership burnout, fueled by pandemic pressures and economic uncertainty. Eva shares alarming trends in burnout rates among leaders, while Michael outlines how to set teams up for success and tackle the real causes behind the exhaustion. Together, they explore why protecting your energy and prioritizing well-being isn’t a luxury — it’s a leadership essential.

Healing at the Root – Beyond Quick Fixes Eva’s personal journey of overcoming chronic illness sparks a discussion on why surface-level solutions like medication and supplements aren’t enough. Michael emphasizes that true recovery often requires pairing medical approaches with deep therapeutic work. They break down how factors like stress, mineral imbalances, and hidden lifestyle triggers can impact long-term health — and why addressing the root cause is the only sustainable path forward.

The Whole Picture: Body, Mind, and Spirit This episode goes deeper than typical health advice. Michael and Eva stress the importance of a truly holistic approach — one that embraces physical health, emotional resilience, and spiritual connection. From the often-overlooked metaphysical side of wellness to tools like the Akashic Records for self-discovery, they share how self-awareness can become your best defense against stress and anxiety.

Simple Steps to Personal Growth Growth doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Michael and Eva share strategies that start small but make a big impact — from conducting a life inventory to eliminating energy drains. They discuss the power of curiosity, the importance of daily habits, and why having the right guide can keep you focused and moving forward.

Discover Your Energy Blueprint Eva invites listeners to explore her work at The Elevate Institute, where they can take the Essential Energy Quotient test and learn more about her retreats and resources for total well-being.

Eva Vennari is the founder and CEO of The Elevate Institute, a cutting-edge True Holistic Health practitioner firm specializing in empowering over-burdened adults to take charge of their body, their decisions and their energy. She is the Creator of REVEAL Optimal Health Program designed to restore the physical body. She is the Creator of RESTORE Spiritual Sessions that return your spiritual body to Sovereignty. And she is the Creator of Essential Love Experience, which focuses on mastering self-love vs self-sacrifice. Through science and common-sense habit changes, one can create shifts for a higher quality of life that far outlast the time invested.

She is on a mission to dismantle the status quo of the sickness industry along every facet of the spectrum. Often what we call normal is just common. Having spent most of her adult life suffering from over 30 physical, emotional and spiritual symptoms and fighting for her sanity she decided to take matters into her own hands. That’s when everything shifted and Eva found the key to unlocking an authentic healing journey.

Eva now educates worldwide on how over-burdened and stuck adults can exit the endless grind and take charge of their well-being to thrive in their lives.

Guest: Will Linssen – Triple Win Leadership in Action

In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, we sit down with Will Linssen, a globally recognized leadership coach and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Triple Win Leadership Coaching. Will’s approach has empowered over 100,000 leaders at world-renowned organizations including LinkedIn, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, Saudi Aramco, and Samsung.

As the creator of the Triple Win Leadership Coaching framework, Will delivers one of the most results-driven methodologies in the industry — boasting a 95% success rate in improving leadership effectiveness, boosting team engagement, and driving measurable business performance.

We dig deep into how Will helped a struggling multinational FMCG company increase profit per employee by 80% and reduce overhead by 30% — all without layoffs or restructuring. Instead, the transformation came by reshaping how leaders connect, trust, and engage with their people.

• Why many CEOs outgrow the leadership styles that once made them successful

• The shift from founder-led to system-led leadership, and how to let go without losing control

• What 100,000+ leaders reveal about sustainable performance change

• The emotional side of AI adoption that organizations overlook

• How trust becomes the new leadership operating system for high-impact teams

Will also serves as an advisor to Harvard Business Review, is a LinkedIn Top Voice, and continues to shape the future of leadership with his latest #1 Amazon New Release: Triple Win Leadership Coaching.

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In this episode, Bill and Michael unpack the “Last 8%” of conversations — the toughest parts we often avoid but that carry the most impact. They explore how leaders can build cultures of high connection and high courage, share personal stories from healthcare and startup leadership, and offer strategies for handling tough truths, hiring challenges, and team performance.

Bill Benjamin, a global keynote speaker who blends practicality with science in his approach to leadership. With degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, Bill uses brain-science to help people master emotional intelligence, perform under pressure, and build what he calls a high-performance “Last 8%” culture.

Audiences appreciate his high energy and engaging style, whether he is speaking to surgeons, the U.S. Marines, NASA engineers, or executives at Amazon, Intel, and Goldman Sachs. Bill does not just share theory. He is open about the struggles he faced early in his career and how applying the strategies he now teaches made him a stronger leader, husband, and father.

He is funny, relatable, and committed to understanding the real challenges organizations face, weaving those directly into his sessions. That is why top organizations from the Mayo Clinic to NASA trust him when performance and leadership matter most.

HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2025/09/the-secret-to-building-a-high-performing-team

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In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, I sat down with Kenny, a leadership and scaling coach whose life story is as inspiring as his professional insights. What started as a personal journey rooted in his adoption experience—and sparked by his 7-year-old son's curiosity—has grown into a mission of love and impact. Kenny and his wife have fostered 18 children and adopted two, creating a home rooted in compassion, resilience, and intentional support. Even during a temporary pause due to his wife’s health, their commitment to fostering remains unwavering. Kenny draws powerful parallels between parenting and leadership, underscoring how creating emotionally safe spaces at home aligns deeply with creating thriving cultures in business.

The Power of Frontline Innovation

We explored the importance of amplifying voices from every level of an organization, not just the C-suite. I emphasized how game-changing ideas often come from those closest to the work. By encouraging team-wide input and running trial initiatives, organizations can unlock innovation and prevent talent loss to entrepreneurship. Kenny echoed this, highlighting the importance of shared decision-making in keeping a company culture agile and engaging.

Turnover, Claims, and Culture

Employee turnover is costly—not just in productivity but also in well-being. Kenny and I discussed the direct connection between poor leadership and rising mental health claims, which have surged by 72% over the last two years. The culprit? Often, it’s a lack of training and support for people managers. We unpacked the real-world impact of poor management and how it contributes to disengagement, burnout, and leave-of-absence claims. The fix? Equip leaders early. Invest in training. Create human-centered workplaces.

Frameworks Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All

Kenny shared his perspective on adapting leadership frameworks to fit the unique DNA of each organization. Drawing a culinary analogy, he explained that understanding your ingredients—your people, culture, and constraints—is essential before applying a recipe. We agreed: effective leadership requires flexibility, not rigidity. Kenny cautioned against “framework addiction,” a trap where leaders over-rely on cookie-cutter solutions, and instead promoted a problem-first mindset that focuses on results, not just tools.

Lead to Scale: A Blueprint for Growth

Kenny walked us through his Lead to Scale leadership model—a framework that begins with leading oneself, expands to developing teams, and culminates in scaling entire organizations. At its core are three pillars: awareness, alignment, and accountability. He shared how this model helped a client grow revenue and expand geographically, proving that these principles transcend industries and stages of growth. Notably, Kenny highlighted the 10-year leadership development gap, where many managers are promoted long before receiving any formal leadership training.

Leadership Is a Journey, Not a Title

We closed our conversation reflecting on the long game of leadership: growth, mentorship, and the need for constant self-awareness. We acknowledged the sobering truth that many businesses fail not because of a lack of vision, but because of poor planning and an underdeveloped leadership infrastructure. Kenny also gave us a sneak peek into his podcast, How Leaders Think, which is nearing its 100th episode—a testament to his dedication to empowering leaders at every level.

🎧 Listen in if you’re ready to: ✔️ Lead from the inside out ✔️ Build emotionally intelligent organizations ✔️ Prevent burnout through intentional leadership ✔️ Foster innovation from every level of your team

website: https://kennylange.com

From Brazil to Miami, Vivian’s story is nothing short of transformational. After facing the collapse of a business investment and a divorce, she pivoted into sales—and within six months, she was earning $150,000. In less than a year, her team was generating over $1 million a month. Today, she leads multiple organizations valued at over $100 million and teaches influence and sales mastery through her program, Influence OS. I was inspired by her resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, especially in how she turned challenges into a system that redefines how sales is done.

Vivian shared that becoming an elite salesperson wasn’t about working harder—it was about shifting psychology, mindset, rituals, and identity. Along her journey, she built over 20 companies designed to support her broader ecosystem. Central to her approach is her CROWN Framework: Clarity, Relationships, Ownership, Wealth, and Neuroscience. It’s a roadmap for breaking personal ceilings and training ourselves to embrace growth.

We discussed the idea that everyone is in sales, whether in business or in life. Vivian highlighted the difference between selling with presence versus selling with pressure. I connected with her point on clarity—how it’s essential for growth and adaptability in any organization. I also emphasized that discipline, more than motivation, drives long-term success, something Vivian models so well.

Vivian explained how listening to her intuition transformed the way she evaluates opportunities. Early in her high-ticket sales career, she was taught manipulative tactics, but she chose to trust her instincts instead. By aligning her approach with authenticity and values, she built a more ethical—and more successful—path in the sales world.

Influence, as Vivian described, is a superpower. By reading body language and physiology, she can assess opportunities and people in seconds. I also admired her journey of learning English and adapting to a new culture—proving that resilience and curiosity are just as vital as business strategy.

What stood out most to me was Vivian’s commitment to gratitude and perspective. From climbing 14 flights of stairs daily to practicing meditation and journaling each morning, she grounds her success in conscious choices. She shared that material wealth didn’t bring the happiness she expected, but gratitude and clarity about life direction did.

Our conversation was as energizing as it was insightful. Vivian’s story is a testament to grit, resilience, and the power of influence done right. You can learn more about her work at vivianWeyll.com