WholeCEO With Lisa G Podcast

Most CEOs don't fail because they aim too low. They burn out because they keep setting bigger goals on top of broken systems. In this episode of the WholeCEO Podcast, Lisa Goldenthal breaks down why ambition without infrastructure leads to exhaustion — and what elite leaders are doing differently as they prepare for 2026. In this conversation, you'll discover: 🔹 Why bigger goals create burnout instead of momentum And why "trying harder" is often the fastest way to stall growth. 🔹 Why execution slows the moment the CEO steps away The hidden system gaps that quietly pull everything back to you. 🔹 What's actually causing teams to hesitate or stall It's not resistance or lack of ownership — it's structural misalignment. 🔹 The real competitive advantage for leaders in 2026 Hint: it's not speed, hustle, or more meetings. 🔹 How to scale without increasing pressure on the leader Build a company that moves forward — even when you're not in the room. This episode isn't about motivation. It's about designing leadership systems that create clarity, momentum, and freedom. 🎧 If you're a CEO, founder, or executive who wants growth without burnout, this is required listening. 👉 Watch now or listen in. 👉 Subscribe to the WholeCEO Podcast for more conversations on modern leadership and sustainable scale. 👉 Share this episode with a leader who feels like everything still depends on them.

What if the real reason your focus is fading, decisions feel heavier, and energy doesn't rebound like it used to… has nothing to do with leadership skill or discipline? In this powerful episode of the WholeCEO Podcast, Lisa G. sits down with Dr. John La Puma to uncover a toxic yet invisible performance blindspot affecting CEOs and high-level leaders every day — without their awareness. In this conversation, you'll learn: 🔴 The 93% Leadership Performance Blindspot Leaders spend 93% of their lives indoors — and unknowingly erode cognitive and physical performance. 🧠 The 1,000-ppm Thinking Penalty At common indoor CO₂ levels (~1,000 ppm), strategic thinking can drop by ~15%, impacting decision quality and leadership clarity. ⏱ The 10-Minute Morning Advantage A simple, science-backed shift you can implement immediately to improve focus, energy, and cognitive performance. 😴 The 80% Sleep Sabotage Why most leaders are unknowingly undermining their sleep — even when they believe they're doing everything "right." ⏳ The 5-Year Aging Gap How your daily environment may be accelerating aging — and how to close the gap for long-term health and leadership longevity. This isn't about working harder. It's about removing the hidden performance taxes silently draining elite leaders. 🎧 If you're a CEO, founder, or executive responsible for people, outcomes, and long-term impact — this episode is essential. 👉 Watch now or listen in. 👉 Subscribe to the WholeCEO Podcast for more conversations on leadership, health, and performance. 👉 Share this episode with a leader who's always "on" but feels off.

After 25 years in LA, I thought I was prepared for anything. I was not prepared for this. New town. No community. No routine. Living with my husband full-time for the first time. My mind said I was fine. My body said otherwise. I was sore, overwhelmed, and emotionally fried. And no amount of "executive resilience" could fix my nervous system. This episode of the WholeCEO Podcast is personal. I share what it was really like starting over, how hard it is to move without knowing anyone, and why movement and frequency became my anchor when everything else felt unfamiliar. I'm joined by Dr. Caroline Stites, Founder and CEO of VibraGenix, to talk about vibration, red light, and frequency-based modalities that helped my body calm down when my life was in transition. If you are a high performer navigating a change and wondering why your usual tools are not working, this conversation is for you.  Listen now. ----------------------------------- If this episode resonated, here's what I want you to know. You don't need to push harder. You don't need to be tougher. You may just need support at the nervous system level. The same VibraGenix modalities that helped me regulate, move again, and feel grounded are available to explore here: https://vibragenix.com/?aff30=mjqotew This is not about fixing yourself. It's about giving your body the tools to recalibrate. From my heart to yours. 

What if the future of leadership isn't about fixing people… but nourishing them? In this powerful episode of the WholeCEO Podcast, host Lisa G. sits down with Dr. Alfredo Borodowski to unpack what it truly means to lead in the Human Upgrade era—where emotional intelligence, human strengths, and AI must work together, not against each other. This conversation challenges outdated leadership models and introduces a new paradigm that today's CEOs, founders, and senior leaders cannot afford to ignore. 🔥 In this episode, you'll discover: 1-Why high-performing leaders must shift from fixing weaknesses to nourishing strengths 2-How identifying your top five strengths transforms resilience, engagement, and decision-making 3-Real-world leadership moments where strength awareness changed everything 4-What the Human Upgrade era looks like in daily leadership behavior 5-How to balance emotional intelligence with artificial intelligence—without losing your edge 6-The key difference between leaders who thrive in an AI-driven world and those who fall behind This isn't theory. This is a leadership operating system for what's next. 👉 Watch now and rethink how you lead, decide, and build human-centered performance in an AI-powered world.

Most AI and digital transformation initiatives don't fail because of the technology. They fail because of fear. In this episode, Lisa Goldenthal breaks down the real reason teams resist new tools—even when those tools clearly make work easier—and what leaders must do differently to drive real adoption. You'll discover: 1-Why teams push back on AI even when they use it at home 2-What actually determines whether a tech rollout succeeds or stalls 3-The misunderstood role leaders play in digital transformation 4-How to unlock honesty, faster adoption, and better execution—without forcing compliance This conversation isn't about tools, platforms, or dashboards. It's about psychological safety, trust, and leadership behavior that turns fear into momentum. If your AI rollout feels heavier than it should… this episode will change how you lead it. 🎧 Listen now and rethink how you drive change.

In this powerful episode, Kevin Neal sits down with Lisa Goldenthal — Top 15 Executive Coach, bestselling author, and host of WholeCEO with Lisa G. Known for her signature BOSS Method, Lisa helps high-performing leaders master their energy, emotional intelligence, and decision-making so they can lead with clarity and confidence in disruptive times. With decades of experience coaching elite executives and teams, Lisa blends mindset, strategy, and accountability to help leaders create rapid, lasting transformation. 🌟 What You'll Learn in This Episode How emotional intelligence and self-awareness directly fuel leadership excellence Why managing your energy with intention (not accident) is a non-negotiable How to escape burnout using discipline, boundaries, and habit-stacking The shift from hustle culture to presence, empathy, and high-quality communication How to build confidence, clarity, and courage through self-leadership 🔑 Key Takeaways • Leadership starts with energy. Everything a leader touches is shaped by the state they bring into the room—clarity, presence, discipline, and emotional grounding. • Emotional intelligence is no longer optional. It's the difference between leaders people follow… and leaders they merely tolerate. • Burnout is a symptom of mismanaged priorities. High achievers often show strong discipline at work but neglect their personal well-being. Boundaries and powerful micro-habits create sustainability—not exhaustion. • Communication is connection. Great leaders listen more than they speak, create relational safety, and ensure people feel seen, heard, and valued. If you're a leader or CEO looking to elevate your influence, protect your energy, and create high-trust teams—this episode is your blueprint. Tune in now and level up your leadership.

Why does it feel like the harder you work, the further ahead others get—and the further behind you fall? In this explosive episode, Paul Musson, author of Capital Offence and host of the Paulitical Economy™ podcast, joins Lisa G. on the WholeCEO Podcast to break down the real reasons ordinary people are losing wealth in a system designed to favor a select few. Paul is known for turning mind-bending economic concepts into clear, simple truths—and this conversation uncovers the hidden mechanics shaping your financial life, your future, and your freedom. If you've ever felt the system wasn't built for you… you need this episode. 👉 Inside This Episode: • The moment Paul realized the system is stacked How he discovered the quiet, structural forces that drain wealth from ordinary people even when they follow every "rule." • How banks "create money from nothing" Paul explains this eye-opening mechanism in plain English—plus why it accelerates debt, raises prices, and widens the wealth divide. • Gen Z's uphill economic battle Housing. Wages. Debt. Paul breaks down the top systemic barriers that make it harder than ever for young people to get ahead. • "Free money isn't free." Why stimulus checks, bailouts, and easy-money policies feel good in the moment but destabilize the economy in the long run. • The truth about inflation you're not told Why CPI only scratches the surface—and how inflation quietly erodes middle-class wealth while enriching others. • What YOU can do right now Paul gives practical, actionable steps you can take to protect yourself, build real wealth, and opt out of the traps set by big systems. • The one bold policy change that could reset everything Paul reveals the most powerful move leaders could make to rebalance the economy and restore fairness. 🎧 Why You Should Listen This isn't fearmongering—it's a roadmap. Paul gives you the clarity and tools you need to understand the system, protect yourself, and build wealth despite the forces working against you. If you care about your financial future—or the future of the next generation—you cannot afford to miss this conversation. 🔥 Watch/Listen now. This episode pulls back the curtain on the economic truths you were never meant to see.  

What separates overwhelmed leaders from unstoppable high-performers? In this episode of the Grow For It Podcast, executive coach, keynote speaker and LinkedIn Top Voice Lisa Goldenthal breaks down the true foundations of high performance—and why self-leadership is the key to everything. Lisa reveals how elite executives leverage emotional intelligence, protect their energy, avoid burnout, and stay consistent using her signature BOSS Method. She also opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, the massive pivot she made in 2020, and the discipline required to build a coaching business that actually lasts. If you want to lead with clarity, execute at the highest level, and grow without burning out, this conversation is filled with actionable insights you can apply immediately. In this episode, you'll learn: 1-How emotional intelligence drives high-performing teams 2-Why self-leadership is the foundation of long-term success 3-Tools to avoid burnout and protect your energy 4-How Lisa became a LinkedIn Top Voice through years of consistency 5-Strategic planning frameworks for leaders who want true execution 6-Why authenticity and joyful content cut through the noise 7-How AI boosts productivity without replacing human connection 8-What it takes to build a coaching business that lasts 9-Habits and morning routines elite performers use daily 10-Leadership tools for ending team drama and communicating clearly

If you've ever felt betrayed by "modern medicine," frustrated by slow progress, or stuck in a body that won't respond the way it used to—this episode will flip everything you think you know about health, vitality, and fat loss. Lisa Goldenthal sits down with Jay Campbell — author, hormone optimization pioneer, and founder of BioLongevity Labs — for a radically honest conversation on what it really takes to heal, regenerate, and perform at your highest level. Jay reveals: 1-The sports injury that pushed him to reject the broken "sick-care system" 2-The biggest myth modern medicine still sells to the public 3-Why peptides are exploding in the wellness world—and how they accelerate recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging 4-The truth about testosterone, vitality, and aging that most people get completely wrong 5-Why consciousness—not supplements—is the real biohack 6-How mindset directly alters biology, healing, and longevity 7-The first step high performers must take when they're burned out, stuck, or running on fumes 8-Jay's non-negotiable daily rituals for elite performance 9-The future of regenerative medicine over the next decade 10-The legacy he's building through BioLongevity Labs and his bestselling books This isn't fitness hype or wellness fluff. This is a blueprint for reclaiming your body, your energy, and your purpose—without burning out or breaking yourself in the process. If you're ready to vaporize fat, optimize hormones, elevate consciousness, and finally feel aligned again… hit play. Your next level starts here.

In this punchy, no-nonsense episode of WholeCEO with Lisa G., Lisa drops the leadership truth bomb most executives avoid: people don't leave companies — they leave leadership energy leaks.   With Gallup reporting that 70% of turnover ties back to leadership behavior, Lisa brings in someone who sees it all from the inside: executive recruiter Mitch McDermott. After years of hearing the real reasons top performers quit, Mitch breaks down the emotional, energetic, and behavioral patterns behind today's talent exodus.   Inside this conversation, you'll learn: 1-Why EQ + energy beat perks every time — and how "energy leaks" quietly push high performers out. 2-Why people don't quit paychecks — they quit pressure, misalignment, and emotional exhaustion. 3-The misunderstood leadership behaviors that quietly destroy retention. 4-How the BOSS Method™ (Boost EQ, Optimize Energy, Strengthen Mindset, Self-Leadership) solves turnover at the root — not the surface. 5-Why fixing culture isn't about fun, perks, or branding — it's about presence, emotional intelligence, and real alignment. 6-How leadership transformations create hiring synergy, team stability, and a culture people never want to leave.   If you're a CEO, founder, or HR leader who's tired of losing good people, this episode hits hard — and hands you the roadmap. Empathy can't be automated. Presence can't be delegated. Leaders who win in 2026 will be the ones people choose to stay for.

What happens when the world sees your life before you fully understand it yourself? In this raw and empowering episode, Kelly Chase—known globally from Love Is Blind—opens up about the anxiety, depression, and identity unraveling that followed sudden fame… and how choosing healing changed everything. Lisa G. sits down with Kelly for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to reclaim your mental and emotional wellbeing when the spotlight feels heavier than the moment. Together, they explore: -The turning point that pulled Kelly out of survival mode and into real healing -How therapy, faith, and spiritual practices rebuilt her confidence from the inside out -The surprising truth about comparison culture and influencer life -Grounding routines and self-care Kelly uses when anxiety spikes -How trauma reshaped her self-love journey—and what "loving yourself" looks like today -The message she wants the world to hear about therapy, stigma, and asking for help -Her advice for anyone torn between public expectations and private healing If you've ever battled anxiety, felt misunderstood, or struggled to maintain your identity under pressure, this conversation will make you feel seen. Kelly's story is proof that choosing yourself—again and again—is the real win. Tune in now, and learn how to chase life with more courage, compassion, and calm.

Why do some leaders finish Q4 on fire — while others crawl toward January burned out, overwhelmed, and unfocused? In this powerful episode, high-performance coach Lisa Goldenthal breaks down the five strategic moves elite leaders are making right now to finish the year strong… without working harder, burning out, or drowning in meetings. If you're tired, stretched thin, or stuck in "survival mode," this episode will show you how to shift into intentional, energized, legacy-driven leadership before the year ends. You'll learn the answers to the four questions every leader is asking in Q4: 1-Why do leaders really fail or burn out in Q4? Lisa reveals the hidden energy drains and mindset traps that sabotage performance — even for high achievers. 2-How can you use AI and systems to reduce chaos instead of adding more work? Discover how top CEOs are delegating to technology so they can return to strategy, decision-making, and vision. 3-What separates leaders who finish strong from those who coast into the new year? Learn how the best leaders close execution gaps, build consistency, and create momentum when everyone else is slowing down. 4-How do you lead confidently when everything feels stressful or high-pressure? Hear why EQ is now a profit skill — and how staying calm under pressure changes outcomes, teams, and results.

What does go-karting with Howard Schultz have to do with world-class leadership? According to Corinne Gavlinski—everything. In this high-energy episode of the WholeCEO Podcast, Corinne joins Lisa G. to reveal how one unexpected day on the track uncovered the difference between reactive leaders and truly intentional ones. You'll discover: 🔥 How "lazy leadership" shows up in top performers 🔥 The traps growth-stage leaders fall into when they drift off course 🔥 Why most coaching fails—and how the Executive Table Read™ delivers real data 🔥 How to operate inside the Leadership Impact Zone™ (and spot when you've slipped out) If you're ready to sharpen your presence, elevate your leadership, and stay in your highest-impact state—this episode is a must-listen.

Most executives think they're calm under pressure — until a missed deadline turns into a midnight manifesto about accountability. In this powerful WholeCEO episode, Lisa Goldenthal reveals the truth behind reactive leadership — and how emotional awareness is the real edge that separates great leaders from good ones. You'll learn how to read your emotions as data, not drama — and how to finish the year strong with three actionable shifts: 1-Audit your energy, not just your schedule. 2-Trade control for curiosity. 3-End with proof, not promises. If you're ready to lead with clarity, calm, and confidence — this episode will help you stop running on adrenaline and start leading with intention. Because emotional intelligence isn't soft — it's strategic.

Why do teams keep running into the same problems? In this powerful episode, Lisa G. sits down with Mark Murphy, leadership expert and bestselling author, to uncover the science behind what makes dream teams actually work. Drawing from research with over 20,000 professionals, Mark breaks down the five essential roles every high-performing team needs — and why missing even one can derail your success. Discover the 5 roles every winning team needs — Director, Achiever, Stabilizer, Harmonizer, and Trailblazer — and why trying to fix people's weaknesses is the fastest way to kill performance. If you want to build a dream team that wins together, this episode is your blueprint.

What if the secret to scaling success isn't more hustle — but better energy management? In this powerful episode of The AI Operator Podcast, host Jordan Park welcomes Lisa Goldenthal — Top 15 Executive Coach, high-performance expert, and creator of The BOSS Method — to share her proven system for leading sustainably without burnout. Lisa G. opens up about her own journey through burnout and breakthrough, the neuroscience of energy, and how her Boss Up & Execute Planner helps high achievers align focus, clarity, and execution — even in the age of AI. In this episode, you'll learn: 1-What burnout really costs high performers 2-Why energy — not time — drives leadership ROI 3-How AI can support balance, not overwhelm 4-Lisa G.'s BOSS Method for sustainable success If you're ready to stop running on empty and start leading with clarity — this one's for you.

What if living longer and stronger isn't just luck — but a choice? In this powerful episode, Lisa Goldenthal sits down with Dr. Mark Sherwood to uncover the truth about longevity — what really drives it, what your genetics can (and can't) predict, and how simple daily choices can literally rewrite your biological future. 💡 You'll discover: 1-The real difference between genetics and epigenetics — and why it matters. 2-The science behind longevity — is it actually achievable? 3-The unique longevity protocols Dr. Sherwood uses to help people see measurable, lasting results. If you're ready to take control of your health span, not just your lifespan, this episode is your wake-up call. 🎧 Tune in now — and learn how to start living longer, starting today.

Your leadership might be costing you more than you think — not in budget, but in belief. In this episode, high-performance coach Lisa Goldenthal exposes the hidden leadership mistakes quietly draining your influence, your culture, and your bottom line. You'll discover: 1-Why trust — not authority — drives real ROI. 2-The silent habits that make top performers disengage. 3-How to shift from commanding compliance to inspiring commitment. 4-The one question every leader must ask to rebuild influence fast. If you're ready to stop managing noise and start multiplying meaning — this episode is your blueprint to leading with presence, purpose, and profit.

What separates thriving private boards from the ones stuck on repeat? In this eye-opening episode, Lisa G. sits down with Jack Squires, a respected expert in Privately Held Board Advisory, to uncover the hidden patterns that hold boards back — and the strategies that drive true value creation. You'll discover: 1-Why Jack is passionate about empowering privately held boards — and what makes their work so meaningful. 2-The #1 mistake boards keep repeating (and how to break the cycle for good). 3-What the Vertical Diversity Metric really means — and how it reshapes board performance. 4-How boards can evolve from governance bodies into real engines of value creation. If you're a CEO, board member, or advisor ready to elevate your board's impact — this conversation is a must-listen. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how the smartest boards turn insight into action — and mistakes into momentum.

AI can finish your sentences, predict your next move — and even make smarter business recommendations than most consultants. But there's one thing it will never replace: your human intuition. In this powerful episode, high-performance coach Lisa Goldenthal reveals why the future of leadership won't belong to the most automated — but to the most aware and present. You'll discover: 1-What AI can do — and what it can't replicate. 2-Why intuition is still the ultimate leadership advantage in 2025. 3- How to use AI without losing your edge or your empathy. 4-Simple ways to strengthen your intuition, sharpen your judgment, and lead with confidence in a world run by algorithms. If you're a CEO, founder, or executive ready to future-proof your leadership — this conversation will remind you that while data can predict patterns, only people create possibility. Tune in now — and learn how to lead smarter, stronger, and more human than ever before.