Kingdom Leadership Advantage with Dionne van Zyl

In this episode of The Kingdom Leadership Advantage, Dionne van Zyl sits down with Theresa Cooke, co-owner of Brilliant Perspectives, to explore what it means to run a business with Kingdom values at the core. Theresa shares powerful insights on leadership, culture, and the profound impact of calling people up into their true identity rather than simply managing behavior.

In this episode of The Kingdom Leadership Advantage, Dionne van Zyl sits down with Tamara, a leader whose passion is breathing life into others and equipping them to fulfill their God-given assignments. Tamra shares her personal journey of transformation—from experiencing failure in leadership to discovering the beauty of Kingdom alignment. She reveals how embracing her identity in Christ led to profound peace and a new approach to leadership.

In this episode of The Kingdom Leadership Advantage, Dionne van Zyl welcomes Jenny Taylor, Director of Operations at Brilliant Perspectives, for a conversation on Kingdom-minded leadership. Jenny reflects on her journey of evolving from resistance to leadership, cultivating a dynamic partnership with God where trust, resilience, and innovation thrive.

In the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley, where innovation and disruption reign supreme, can faith-based leadership principles truly thrive? Today, we're exploring the powerful intersection of Kingdom values and cutting-edge business practices. Join us as we discover it's not about compartmentalizing our faith and work, but integrating them to create a transformative leadership approach. Dionne van Zyl sits down with special guest Jasmin Young, founder of Inc500 company Netreo and Berkeley professor, who has masterfully woven her Christian beliefs into her professional journey. Learn how Jasmin's "Triple A" framework of Accountability, Accessibility, and Authenticity has not only shaped her leadership style but also driven remarkable business success. From winning FBI contracts through radical honesty to empowering teams that push the boundaries of innovation, Jasmin shares inspiring stories of growth, challenges, and faith in action. Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned executive, or an aspiring leader, this episode offers invaluable insights on building trust, fostering a culture of empowerment, and scaling with integrity in today's dynamic business landscape. Tune in for a compelling conversation that bridges the gap between faith and business, proving that with God as your partner, you can create a leadership legacy that transforms both people and profits. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to lead with purpose in the modern business world. ABOUT JASMIN YOUNG Jasmin is an experienced CEO, turnaround executive and investor. Most recently, she successfully sold Netreo to KKR-owned BMC Software (a leader in AIOps and Observability solutions). Prior to the sale, Netreo had been recognized by Inc5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America for 8 consecutive years with leading customers like McDonalds, LL Bean, Citizens Bank and the FBI. Jasmin has held several leadership roles in her career, such as at PwC where she established the firm’s Global Center of Excellence and worked with global companies like Amazon, Autodesk, AT&T, Citrix, Deutsche Telekom, GE, Google, Salesforce, Symantec, and Zendesk. Jasmin, a thought leader on innovation, business model transformation and AI, has been recognized by The Startup Weekly in 2022 and 2021 as one of "Women in Business to Watch”. Based in Silicon Valley, Jasmin earned her MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and has been teaching marketing at her alma mater for over 15 years. She is also completing her doctorate on Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California.

Many of us face challenges that test our strength and resolve, and it's in these moments that we learn to trust and lean into God's goodness. Today, we’re talking about: Entrepreneur Ben Kormanik’s personal Kingdom journey and how he became a leader in both business and ministry. From rebuilding after the sudden death of his brother to overcoming addiction through a powerful encounter with God, Ben’s story is one for the history books. We learn the importance of trusting in God's goodness and our identity in Christ as the foundation for effective leadership. Ben’s journey highlights the need to empower and trust our teams, celebrate their wins, and explore the desires God places in our hearts. Let’s hand it over to Dionne as he and Ben share personal stories and insights on understanding the kingdom and experiencing miraculous outcomes through surrender and partnership with Him. Let’s dive in.