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Nov. 6, 2024

Ep195 Maggie Carrington - The Real Reason Great Employees Quit

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 best employees don't quit over pay - they quit over managers who fake culture alignment. In this candid conversation, HR veteran Maggie Carrington shares hard-earned insights from 35+ years tr...
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Oct. 30, 2024

Ep194 Barry Slaymaker - A Story of Raw Persistence

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 people quit when the path gets tough. Barry Slaymaker did the opposite. After leaving engineering school, Barry found himself on the back of a pickup truck in Georgia, digging silt fence in 10...
193
Oct. 23, 2024

Ep193 David George Brooke - The 5-Minute Habit That's Transforming Companies from the Inside 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. ______________________________ The secret weapon of high-performing leaders isn't what you think. Gratitude isn't just for Thanksgiving anymore. It's becoming the cornerstone of effective leadership. In this episode of Get Un...
192
Oct. 16, 2024

Ep192 Mark Farmer - Why Leadership Development Is Critical

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 Mark Farmer, a decorated Air Force veteran turned HR leader, to unpack the often-overlooked strengths military veterans bri...
Guest: Mark Farmer
191
Oct. 9, 2024

Ep191 Marlene Kreidler - Your Job Might Be Replaced by AI, but Your Value Doesn't Have to Be

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. ______________________________ AI doesn't have feelings, but your employees do. As leaders, we must navigate the ethical minefield of AI while nurturing human potential. In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Ne...
190
Sept. 25, 2024

Ep190 Gary Searle - How to Build a Referral Network No One Can Take Away

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 talks with Gary Searle about the power of referral marketing in today's business landscape. Gary Searle, founder of Customerse, shares ...
Guest: Gary Searle
189
Sept. 18, 2024

Ep189 Damon Lembi - Learning is Critical in a Fast-Changing Business World

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 Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit and two-time bestselling author. Damon shares a deeply personal story of how quitting alcoho...
Guest: Damon Lembi
188
Sept. 11, 2024

Ep188 Shafqat Huq - Why Your Startup Idea Should Be Scrappy at Launch

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. ______________________________ Serial entrepreneur Shafqat Huq reveals why failure is his secret weapon for business success. In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Shafqat Huq, a serial ent...
Guest: Shafqat Huq
187
Sept. 4, 2024

Ep187 Ian Hameroff - Why Business Growth Is Never Linear

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. ______________________________ From solopreneur to CEO: The rollercoaster of scaling a tech marketing firm. Ian Hameroff, founder and CEO of Fulcrum Group, shares his journey from a one-man show to leading a team of seven in jus...
Guest: Ian Hameroff
186
Aug. 28, 2024

Ep186 Robert Joseph PhD - AI Can Transform Your Business, But Only If You Avoid This Critical Mistake

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 tired of hearing the same old hype about AI? Get ready for a fresh perspective that cuts through the noise and delivers practical, value-driven insights. In this thought-provoking episode, ...
185
Aug. 21, 2024

Ep185 Angel Beets - A New Wave of Skills Top Companies Are Looking For

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 a leader struggling to connect with your team? Maybe you're great with numbers but lack the "soft skills" to truly inspire. In this candid chat, leadership coach Mike O'Neill sits down with...
Guest: Angel Beets
184
Aug. 14, 2024

Ep184 Nancy Zare PhD - The Unconventional Path to Communication and Sales Mastery

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. ______________________________ Have you ever felt like you're speaking a different language from your clients? In this candid conversation, Mike O'Neill sits down with Nancy Zare. Despite her impressive credentials (PhD from ...
Guest: Nancy Zare
183
Aug. 7, 2024

Ep183 Nikki Gangemi - The CALM Method: A Surprising Solution for Getting the Results You 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. ______________________________ Imagine a former actress who dared to dream beyond the stage, only to find her true calling in helping others conquer their inner critic and achieve unstoppable confidence. Meet Nikki Gangemi, a ce...
Guest: Nikki Gangemi
182
July 31, 2024

Ep182 Alp Kirmizioglu - Building an empire within an empire: The art of intrapreneurship

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 Alp Kirmizioglu, the mastermind behind RangeWater Real Estate's in-house construction revolution. In this episode, Alp reveals how he transformed a 16-year-old real esta...
181
July 24, 2024

Ep181 Max Schneider - From Burned Out Consultant to Curating Extraordinary Experiences

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. ______________________________ Max Schneider was a shell of his former self. Anxiety attacks, shingles in his 20s, and a decade of non-stop work had taken their toll. That's when he decided to take a radical step - a month-long ...
Guest: Max Schneider
180
July 17, 2024

Ep180 Patricia Cyr Watlington & Dr. Anany G. Prosper - Haiti's invisible crisis: The truth behind child malnutrition

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 eye-opening episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill brings to light the dire situation in Haiti through a candid conversation with Patricia Cyr Watlington and Dr. Anany G. Prospe...
179
July 4, 2024

Ep179 Rachel Alexandria - Why Loneliness Plagues Those at the Top

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. ______________________________ High performers suffer in secret - in this episode, you'll find out why. Mike O'Neill sits down with Rachel Alexandria, a former psychotherapist turned somatic coach, to uncover the hidden struggle...
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June 26, 2024

Ep178 Luke L'Heureux - Rigidity in Business is Dead: Why Flexibility is Key to Success in Today's World

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. ______________________________ "We've always done it this way" is the most dangerous phrase in business. How can leaders adapt and thrive? In this compelling episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with L...
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June 19, 2024

Ep177 Brent Stromwall - Why Fear is Holding Back Your Company's Growth (and How to Fix 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 eye-opening episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Brent Stromwall, a seasoned EOS implementer and the visionary behind Odigos, to explore how entrepreneurial bus...
176
June 12, 2024

Ep176 Quentin Barrial - What Makes a Relentless Innovator Seek Failure

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 take to be a successful entrepreneur? According to leadership coach Mike O'Neill's latest guest, it's not what you think. In this revealing interview, product design expert Quentin ...
175
June 5, 2024

Ep175 Dr Richard Shuster - The Brutal Truth Behind an Entrepreneur's Near-Death Experience

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. ______________________________ He was making more money than ever before, working 80-100 hours per week, and on top of the world. Until a stroke nearly ended it all. In this raw and honest conversation with host Mike O'Neill,...
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May 29, 2024

Ep174 Gary Hall - Discover the Transformative Power of Servant 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. ______________________________ In this eye-opening episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Gary Hall, Senior Director of Human Resources at TenCate Grass, to uncover the real meaning of servant leadersh...
Guest: Gary Hall
173
May 22, 2024

Ep173 Jonathan Strack - The Surprising Secret to Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

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 thought-provoking episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host and leadership coach Mike O'Neill has a powerful conversation with Jonathan Strack, CEO of Strack, Inc., a heavy civil construction c...
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May 15, 2024

Ep172 Dr. Suzannah Bozzone - Can Workplaces Solve Our Health Crisis?

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 thought-provoking episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill and guest Dr. Suzannah Bozzone explore the fascinating intersection of leadership, purpose, and lifestyle medicine. A...