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July 22, 2026

Ep243 Jeannette Seibly—How Senior Leaders Overcome Fear, Stop Stalling, and Build the Legacy They Actually Want

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Ever notice how the leaders who seem the most decisive can freeze the moment it's time to actually commit? In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Jeannette Sei...
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July 8, 2026

Ep242 Flo Esho—Break the Bottleneck and Transfer Real Trust

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Ever hit 9pm and asked yourself what you actually got done today? In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Flo Esho, founder of Easy Flow Life, a US-based ...
Guest: Flo Esho
241
June 24, 2026

Ep241 Billy Mullins—Break the Seven-Second Chain and Lead with Intention

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Ever made a decision under pressure that didn't reflect who you actually are as a leader? You've done the reading. You know what good leadership looks like. And still, in the moment that matters most,...
Guest: Billy Mullins
240
June 10, 2026

Ep240 Mark Mixer - Take Back Control of Your Health Benefits and Lead Like a Fiduciary

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Ever feel like your annual benefits renewal is a negotiation you're not allowed to walk away from? In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Mark Mixer, CEO of...
Guest: Mark Mixer
239
May 27, 2026

Ep239 Nick Bennett—Bridge the Recognition Gap and Turn Your Expertise Into Predictable Growth

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Do you know the exact problem you solve? And can you say it in a way that makes the right people stop and take notice? In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with N...
Guest: Nick Bennett
238
May 13, 2026

Ep238 Sara Branch—Network With Intention and Build Relationships That Compound

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Ever walked out of a networking event with a stack of business cards and nothing to show for it? In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Sara Branch, founder...
Guest: Sara Branch
237
April 29, 2026

Ep237 Stuart Wachs - Uncover the Hidden Alignment Gaps and Build a Team That Executes

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Are you surrounded by talented people but still struggling to turn strategy into results? In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Stuart Wachs, founder of Impac...
Guest: Stuart Wachs
236
April 15, 2026

Ep236 Steve Ramona - Lead with Service and Build the Relationships That Change Everything

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ What does it actually take to build a network that works — one that creates real opportunity, real impact, and real growth? In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits dow...
Guest: Steve Ramona
235
April 1, 2026

Ep235 Peter Srodoski—From W2 Trap to Authority: How Your Book Becomes Your Freedom Plan

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Pete Srodoski—former CEO, COO, and founder of Pathways Book Press—to explore how leaders trapped in the W2 world can levera...
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March 18, 2026

Ep234 Machen MacDonald—When Success Feels Hollow: How to Move from Achievement to True Fulfillment

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ In this transformative conversation, executive coach Machen MacDonald reveals why so many successful leaders feel stuck at their peak—and what actually moves the needle when winning isn't enough anymo...
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March 4, 2026

Ep233 Judi Harrington—From Stuck to Published: How Leaders Turn Expertise Into Books That Actually Matter

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Mike O'Neill sits down with certified book coach Judi Harrington to tackle the question more executives are asking than ever: "Should I write a book?" In this episode, you'll learn how to close the...
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Feb. 18, 2026

Ep232 John Wichmann—How to Save Hybrid Work: Design Your Model for Maximum Productivity and Culture

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ In this episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with John Wichmann, founder and CEO of Gather Sciences, to tackle one of the most frustrating leadership challenges of the decade—hybrid work that just doesn't ...
Guest: John Wichmann
231
Feb. 4, 2026

Ep231 Mary Angela Baker - Act Three Leadership: How to Expand Your Network Before You Need It

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ In this episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with leadership consultant Mary Angela Baker to explore a critical question most leaders ignore: What happens to your network when you enter "Act Three" of y...
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Jan. 21, 2026

Ep230 Jane Gentry - How to Scale Without Breaking: Growing Your Business the Right Way

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Scaling fast? That's awesome. But if your team's burning out, decisions are lagging, and you're not sure if the chaos is even worth it anymore... that's a problem. In this episode, Mike O'Neill ...
Guest: Jane Gentry
229
Jan. 8, 2026

Ep229 Markus Neukom - From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Stillness Is Your Competitive Edge

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Tired of the hamster wheel? In this episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Markus Neukom — a guy who's done it all... sales, HR, headhunting, government work, and now he's guiding high-achievers w...
Guest: Markus Neukom
228
Dec. 17, 2025

Ep228 Mo Lima - Why Your Image Speaks Before You Do (And What Leaders Get Wrong About It)

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Most leaders spend YEARS perfecting their skills… But completely ignore how they actually SHOW UP. Your image? It's doing the talking before you even open your mouth. And if you're not intent...
Guest: Mo Lima
227
Dec. 3, 2025

Ep227 Denise Stegall - Menopause in the Workplace: Breaking the $1.8 Billion Taboo

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Your top female talent is quietly walking away from her career, and you have no idea why—because nobody's talking about the one thing that's costing your business $1.8 billion a year in missed work da...
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Nov. 12, 2025

Ep226 Michelle Niemeyer - Bending Time: How High Achievers Can Get More Done Without Burning Out

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Your calendar is packed, your inbox is overflowing, and yet you feel completely empty—this is the silent killer of high-achieving professionals, and it's not about doing less, it's about doing what ac...
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Oct. 29, 2025

Ep225 Zach Smith - Beyond Bucket Lists: How Mindful Travel Transforms Leadership

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Your vacation is a wasted opportunity for growth. Most leaders treat travel like a checklist, moving from one destination to the next without any real change. This episode challenges that approach,...
Guest: Zach Smith
224
Oct. 16, 2025

Ep224 David Aft - Strategic Giving: Aligning Charity with Your Business Values

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Your company's charitable giving might be a waste of money and goodwill. Most business owners treat charitable giving as a reactive task, responding to endless requests with limited budgets, which ...
Guest: David Aft
223
Oct. 1, 2025

Ep223 Lindsay Hack - What Happens When Leaders Actually See Their Future Self? The AI Vision Board Revolution

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Stop letting your future self remain a blurry image. In this episode of "Get Unstuck and On Target," host Mike O’Neill sits down with Lindsay Hack, a certified coach and founder of HacktiveFit Coac...
Guest: Lindsay Hack
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Sept. 17, 2025

Ep222 Tim Lupinacci - Everybody Leads: How A Top Law Firm CEO Transformed Leadership Culture

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Pick up a copy of Tim's book, Everybody Leads here: https://a.co/d/5dZkQzE Most CEOs carry the weight of leadership alone, but Baker Donelson's Tim Lupinacci discovered a revolutionary approach that t...
Guest: Tim Lupinacci
221
Sept. 3, 2025

Ep221 Mike Blake - Are Your Top Talents Being Wasted? One Executive's 4,000-Mile Journey to Reclaim Purpose

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ In this powerful episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Mike Blake, founder of High Score Strategies, who made the bold decision to relocate his business valuation firm from Atlanta to Portugal. Not for...
Guest: Michael Blake
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Aug. 20, 2025

Ep220 Nancy Ward - Breaking Free from Credit Card Debt Without Budgeting

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Still trapped in credit card debt despite a six-figure income? You're not alone. In this episode, Mike O'Neill interviews Nancy Ward, a financial coach who specializes in helping high-earning pr...
Guest: Nancy Ward