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Hello and welcome to our very first podcast episode of 2026. As is now tradition, we're kicking off the year by looking back—highlighting the very best conversations from 2025. This episode is a curated journey through the ideas, insights, and leadership lessons that defined the past year, featuring one standout guest from each month. I'm in the host's seat solo for this episode, reconnecting us with these remarkable leaders and thinkers and reflecting on the conversations that continue to shape how we think about leadership, learning, resilience, innovation, and the future of work. So, let's rewind the clock and revisit the voices that made 2025 such a powerful year for the podcast. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're flying into Copenhagen and chatting with Camilla Calberg, an experienced transformational coach. Camilla has worked as an experienced corporate advisor for BP, Shell and IBM, leading large scale transformation projects, helping these companies to build market platforms and their employees to embrace new working processes. Since 2016, Camilla has been an independent advisor to the pharmaceutical industry through Calberg Consulting, taking on communication and interim leadership positions and advising on leadership best practice. In all these roles, she has delivered and achieved major change. Having discovered that divorce is the second highest stressor a human being can experience, Camilla has devoted her life to being a full-time coach. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're back in the city of London and chatting with the director at Periwinkle Consulting, Mr. Simon Copsey. Simon is on a mission to help organizations understand and unwind complex, cross-functional obstacles, enabling happier staff to deliver better software to customers sooner. Simon's career has taken him from being a developer in the trenches to helping various organizations take pragmatic steps from the place of chaos and paralysis to one where it becomes a little easier to see the woods for the trees. Coaching at the organizational level, Simon promotes lasting organizational change, requiring us to find and replace downward spirals with virtuous cycles. However, as Simon says, organizations are complex, and no single person can see everything. Failing to tackle these downward spirals can lead to pains across the organization and, in particular, within IT. Failing projects, increasing costs, and reducing trust within the business, as well as ongoing attrition.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're back in London, and we're connecting with our guest, Varuschka Nagesar. As Varuschka shares, her journey has been anything but traditional, and it's this diverse tapestry of experiences that fuels her passion for empowering high-achieving individuals, particularly those navigating transformation. Today, we're chatting with Varuschka about authenticity, values, courage, and resilience, all of which she has demonstrated on her journey from South African lawyer to global executive to freedom-driven empowerment coach; the journey truly unfolds as a masterclass in reinvention. During our conversation, we dive into the mindset shifts and personal awakenings that led Varuschka to pivot away from high-powered roles at Accenture, Google, and DHL to become a guide for others navigating major career transitions. The lessons she learned from working across continents help leaders tap into their true north, that inner compass that guides decisions aligned with values, purpose, and fulfillment. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

  Today, we're back in Lisbon, Portugal, and chatting with Gestalt coach Anil Erkan. Anil has over 25 years of corporate experience, and this includes international coaching roles since mid-2021. His clients include executives from Google, American Express, BP, Mars, AT&T, and other Fortune 500 companies. He has contributed extensively to leadership programs, as well as culture change projects, and voluntarily coaches young talent leaders. With almost 2,000 hours of coaching experience, Anil has a background in internal audit and risk management from his tenure at Arthur Andersen, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Citibank. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're traveling to Baltimore and chatting with Carlee Wolfe, a multi-certified HR, Talent Management & Organization Development Executive. Carlee designs and implements strategies that close talent gaps, solve organizational issues, and enable leaders to deliver on their boldest ambitions for growth and transformation. While her job titles and industries have evolved, one theme has remained constant, she takes on newly created roles for mission-driven organizations, including Hyatt, Under Armour, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees, where she builds clarity out of complexity and helps leadership teams thrive through change. This is a fascinating conversation in many ways, where we draw parallels between professionals in sport and the corporate world. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in the city of Scarborough in the northwestern state of Maine, USA, to chat with Jeff Wetherhold, a trainer and coach with 15+ years of experience supporting hundreds of teams in making and sustaining change with improved outcomes. Jeff is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers who has trained and practiced in quality improvement, motivational interviewing, facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and evaluation. He is also a faculty member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, where he has supported healthcare organizations in adopting evidence-based safety practices. Throughout his career, Jeff has observed that the most common obstacle to change is poor-quality conversations. Motivational interviewing is the most effective discipline that he has found for improving those conversations, both with patients and within teams.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies  

Today, we're chatting with the CEO of Glearn Training & Consultancy and founder of the Community of Learning Singapore, Mr. Steven Koh. Steven is an experienced speaker, learning facilitator, curriculum designer, business consultant, workplace learning specialist, and community leader with over 32 years of industrial and management experience. He has developed and delivered impactful training programs for established organizations and top brands across diverse industries. As the founder of the Community of Learning (Singapore), a thriving community that promotes lifelong learning and the kampong spirit, with over 5,300 leaders and professionals from more than 99 cities worldwide, Steven has played a key role in fostering collaboration and growth through communities. In 2018-2019, he served as the lead for the Facebook Community Leadership Circle Singapore. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today's guest resides in Noblesville, Indianapolis, in the state of Indiana, and is the founder and lead photographer of the corporate branding photography company, Studio 13. Lesle Lane is a third-generation photographer with more than three decades of personal experience in the industry. She serves on the alumni board at her alma mater, Butler University, and earned her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan. Specializing in B2B corporate branding services, Lesle has become an influential figure in commercial photography in Indianapolis and the surrounding states. As a certified woman-owned business, Studio 13 has carved out a niche in providing high-quality visual content. Lesle showcases daily her entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering efforts in both business and photography and has a special passion for capturing architectural and industrial images, which, by the way, are two of the areas that you'll hear us speaking about. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today's guest resides in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, and is the founder of the boutique consulting firm Town Square Advisors, his name, Matthew Person. Matt has more than 25 years of experience helping companies design and capture enterprise value. He has created the proprietary Square Management System to facilitate improved performance through optimal organizational design methods framed around a concept called 'Constrained Independence.' Team, you'll hear us discussing this methodology with many other aspects around how we can all leverage this tool to understand our own leadership as well as company performance status and identify gaps. In addition to Town Square Advisors, Matt has led global inorganic growth strategy plus M&As from multiple private equity-backed portfolio companies. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're meeting up with Laura Watson the founder and lead business coach at Venture Coaching International in Calgary, Alberta. And with over 25 years of counseling and coaching experience, she helps business owners and executives across North America to improve their personal communication and leadership effectiveness. Laura graduated with an MSW from the University of Calgary and she received her coaching certification from Coach U and the International Coach Federation. Her expertise and commitment to personal mastery were recognized by the Calgary Association of Professional Coaches and the Universal Women's Network.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Florida, conversing with Al Kushner, a recognized thought leader, award-winning author, and true innovator in the realm of AI-driven personal branding. Al is best known for his book, 'The A.I. LinkedIn Advantage, which has quickly become a go-to resource for professionals looking to navigate the complexities of today's digital-first environment. Al empowers entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers to craft compelling personal brands, forge authentic connections, and achieve remarkable career transformations. What sets Al apart is his unique ability to distill complex AI and LinkedIn strategies into clear, actionable steps. His training and workshops have proved indispensable for countless individuals and organizations. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're off to Lake Zurich, Illinois, to chat with our guest, Dr. Chris Sprague, CEO and co-founder of the Enluma Leadership Group and author of 'Lead Without Limits: How Inspirational Leaders Make the Improbable Possible.' Chris's journey to founding Enluma took a unique path. For over 20 years, he led large-scale transformations with Fortune 100 companies and along the way observed a powerful pattern; the most successful teams weren't just productive, they were inspired. People worked hard because they wanted to, achieving remarkable results in a healthy and sustainable way. These insights became the foundation for Enluma, which Chris launched to help grow and elevate inspirational leaders across organizations around the world. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today's guest is Jana Franklin, a serial entrepreneur, franchise expert and business efficiency strategist based in St. Louis, Missouri, this is my first time in this part of the world so I'm excited to explore. Jana is the founder and CEO of CEO Concierge, a premium virtual assistant agency that connects fast-moving entrepreneurs and executives with highly trained virtual assistants enabling them to delegate effectively and lead with clarity. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in intentional delegation, team alignment and creating space for visionary thinking. Jana's entrepreneurial journey began in the world of franchising where she successfully launched scaled and sold several Fantastic Sams and Jimmy John's locations under her Strange Allegro and more recently selling her hair salon franchise. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today's guest is Willy Kuhne, and our chat finds us in Lisbon, Portugal. Willy is an operational and sales leader with 15+ years of experience, and at Google he leads vendor ops across Europe, Middle East and Africa, driving half billion in annual revenue through rhythm, structure, and his standard of consistency. He has also co-founded Nortehaus, a slow-designed retreat in Canada, where he explores how thoughtful hospitality helps people pause and reconnect. As Willy highlights, on the subject of ways of achieving leadership consistency for high-performing teams, there's a strong body of research and thought leadership in organizational psychology, leadership development, and team performance.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Hello and welcome to our final episode for Qtr. 3 of 2025. It's recap time where I'm in the host's seat alone, ready to navigate solo across the world reconnecting one last time with our gracious guests. By now you should be familiar with the approach – we chunk our episodes into 4 groups – i.e. clusters of 3 guests. This quarter however we have a baker's dozen for you – meaning 13 guests and therefore our last group will host 4 guests And thanks as always to the brilliance of our marketing team we're able to incorporate each of the promotional intros to save you listening to my wonderfully crafted radio friendly voice the entire time. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're back in Eastern Canada in the province of New Brunswick, chatting with Lynn Colepaugh, founder and CEO of Cyber PR Army Solutions, a digital strategy studio built on the belief that marketing isn't just about noise; it's about continuity, memory, and systems that actually serve the humans running them. And as Lynn says at Cyber PR, we help organizations across Canada and the world demystify the digital maze. From SEO and automation to social media strategy, content creation, and full platform transitions, our work turns scattered tech stacks and marketing headaches into clarity, structure, and measurable growth. Over the years, they've partnered with clients in arts and culture, HR, construction, medical, and food and beverage, building campaigns, and digital ecosystems that last. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Stockholm, Sweden, and chatting with acclaimed international keynote speaker and expert in workplace communication, Antoni Lacinai. Antoni was named Finland's 2022 International Speaker of the Year, and in 2019, he placed third in the Swedish Championship of Storytelling. He also ranks among Sweden's most popular speakers, and his TEDx Talk has received over 300,000 views, proving his broad appeal. Besides speaking, Antoni is an illustrator, songwriter, and business strategist. His focus areas include conscious leadership, customer focus, and employee engagement. He blends creativity with practical insights, and as a keynote speaker, author, and executive coach, Antoni tackles workplace communication head-on. He equips leaders and teams with a powerful communication blueprint; this framework is rooted in psychology and deep research. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Dalian, which is a city located on the east coast of China and not so far away from my own home base for the past 20 years here in Shanghai. We're excited to be here and chatting with Kelley Ridings, founder and chief innovation officer of EduNetPro Consulting. With over 30 years of experience in the education field, Kelley is a veteran international educator and global citizen hailing from New Mexico, USA, and now a permanent resident of the People's Republic of China. Kelley has worked with students and professionals from preschool through college levels in a career that has taken him to South Korea, Mexico, the United States, and most recently here in Shanghai. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Oklahoma, chatting with Amy Long. Amy is a leadership coach and founder of CLOU by Amy, a boutique coaching business for leaders committed to leading with precision to achieve their ultimate goal. Through her signature approach, Amy helps clients identify their unique leadership styles and create actionable steps towards leading at the highest level. With a background as an attorney and a corporate leader, Amy brings a wealth of experience in managing teams, solving complex problems, and leading with empathy and assertiveness. Her international experiences in Switzerland, China, and France have shaped her adaptable and open-minded approach to coaching. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies