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The campfire. school, church, and watercooler all-in-one. It's the earliest form of community; Sitting around a campfire and sharing stories. For generations, it was used to build trust, share knowledge, and inspire others. Welcome to the Virtual Campfire – I'm Tony Martignetti, the Inspired Coach. Here I'll share powerful lessons learned from leaders in their transformation journey.
When you see someone on stage: sharing a powerful message, "owning the room" and, having a huge impact in the world, you might ask yourself, how did they get to be that way? Were they born that way? Could I be like that person? What makes them different? From the outside looking in, it seems like they are meant to do what they're doing. I'm here to share what you don't often see—their tales of transformation. That's what we'll uncover here. The tiny steps that led to the big leaps.
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Luxury may be associated with high-end lifestyle and possessions, but there is far deeper wisdom to it than meets the eye. Leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and author Neen James joins Tony Martignetti to explore how a luxury mindset can help elevate your business and capture people's attention with your message. She breaks down how customization, personalization, and fascination can profoundly transform how you convey your message to the world, leading to lasting connections and exceptional experiences. Neen also discusses the huge impact of “champagne moments” and why you should start thinking like a concierge, not a bellhop.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Executive coaching takes on a new dimension as Jessica Wan — executive coach, classically trained soprano, and former marketing leader at Apple, Smule, Magoosh, and the San Francisco Opera — shares how she’s built a career at the intersection of business and creativity. In this conversation she reveals her formative “flashpoints,” from growing up in immigrant communities to earning her MBA at Berkeley Haas, and how those experiences shaped her Ampersand Manifesto podcast and upcoming Ampersand Summit. Jessica offers fresh insights on integrating multiple identities, leading with authenticity, and using diverse experiences to elevate leadership, spark innovation, and sustain long-term success.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Neuroaesthetics unlocks the science behind why beauty, art, and design move us, shaping our emotions and everyday experiences. Dr. Anjan Chatterjee, founding director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, takes us through the pivotal moments that shaped his career and the birth of this groundbreaking field, from the rise of fMRI to the leap of faith that led to creating a center dedicated to aesthetics and the brain. He breaks down how people, places, and things influence our sense of joy, wonder, and meaning, and explores the role of neuroaesthetics in everything from art and architecture to healthcare and technology.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
If you want your team to achieve optimal performance, you need to go beyond logic and speak to their hearts. Tony Martignetti is joined by bestselling author and global speaker Mark Crowley, who talks about the invaluable impact of heart-based leadership. He explains how he explored science-based data to emphasize how leaders should take care of their team’s well-being to unlock better productivity and dynamics. Mark also discusses why it is essential to include real-life experiences when writing books and how to turn your biggest challenges into your most powerful motivations.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Human connection isn’t just nice to have at work—it’s essential for thriving organizations and healthier communities. Moe Carrick, work futurist, cultural architect, and best-selling author, unpacks why fostering genuine relationships in the workplace activates talent, boosts engagement, and radiates beyond office walls. Drawing from her diverse experiences—from guiding leaders through crises to balancing career demands with personal life—Moe reveals how empathy, meaningful dialogue, and a reimagined approach to performance reviews can transform organizational culture.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Uncertainty is not a barrier, but a profound catalyst for growth and self-discovery. This episode features Melanie Marshall, an accomplished speaker, coach, and filmmaker, who brings over two decades of experience reporting from war zones and natural disasters for BBC News. Melanie shares her extraordinary journey, from chasing childhood dreams of travel to navigating intense, high-stakes environments. She candidly reveals how she consistently found hope and optimism amidst chaos, developing an extraordinary resilience. Melanie offers compelling insights into recognizing inner strength and embracing unforeseen challenges as pivotal opportunities for growth. Discover how her powerful experiences have fueled her current mission: empowering individuals to not just survive, but truly thrive, even in the most uncertain of times. Her stories will inspire you to lean into your own "accidental bravery" and "deliberate optimism."Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Stand out anywhere you go and let others see you by setting an unforgettable presence at all times. Corporate keynote speaker Lorraine Lee is here to share how you can do this and create a lasting impact to the people around you. Joining Tony Martignetti, she looks back on her inspiring journey from traditional journalism to corporate to explain what it takes to make yourself unforgettable through genuine interactions and authenticity. Lorraine also talks about the power of creating your very own career brand, the right way to build your network, and turning imposter syndrome to your advantage.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Real change can only happen in workplaces if people speak up and intervene whenever something bad is going on. This is the core attitude embraced by Mita Mallick, best-selling author and corporate changemaker. In this conversation with Tony Martignetti, she shares how growing up with racial hate and stereotypes shaped her into a courageous and resilient woman who stands up to all forms of wrongdoings, inequality, and disrespect. Mita also talks about her journey to becoming an author who writes books about building healthier and more progressive workplaces in today’s world obsessed with toxic positivity, patriarchy, and micromanaging.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
What does it take to stay ambitious without burning out? In this warm and insightful conversation, Kathy Oneto—author of Sustainable Ambition and host of the podcast of the same name—joins Tony Martignetti to explore the flashpoints that shaped her journey and her philosophy. From swimming the length of a pool as a kid to working in high-powered roles in New York, Kathy shares how her curiosity, courage, and conscious risk-taking led her to redefine success on her own terms. Together, they dive into what sustainable ambition really means, how to honor different life stages, and why ambition doesn’t have to be all-consuming to be meaningful.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Although making friends is not necessarily one of the top priorities in leadership, everyone within the team must be able to genuinely relate and connect with their leaders. Author and keynote speaker Rachel DeAlto joins Tony Martignetti to discuss how to lead effectively through relatability. She explains how teams work better when authenticity, common understanding, and constant learning are at the center of the entire dynamic. Rachel also shares valuable leadership and career lessons from her eye-opening journey from law, television, to thought leadership.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Rich Sheridan discovered his purpose and passion in the software industry by combining his genuine desire to serve others and his expertise in technology. In this conversation with Tony Martignetti, he looks back at the story of building Menlo Innovations and how their custom software development helps solve not just people’s tech issues but their everyday challenges as well. Rich also shares valuable insights about what it takes to end the “ship it” mentality, the importance of fostering pride in the workplace, and how to change the world by changing yourself first.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
What if slowing down and looking carefully could transform how we lead, connect, and collaborate? In this deep and reflective episode, museum educator and Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) expert Dabney Hailey shares how structured observation and shared dialogue can spark insight across fields—from classrooms and galleries to corporate teams and healthcare settings. Drawing from her years facilitating art-based inquiry, Dabney explores how listening, uncertainty, and slowing down can deepen our understanding of each other, shift group dynamics, and make meaning in more human ways.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Workplace culture isn’t just about perks and policies—it’s about designing the conditions where people thrive. In this thought-provoking conversation on workplace culture, Bree Groff—author of Today Was Fun and senior advisor at SYPartners—dives into how leaders can craft environments where workdays are more joyful, sustainable, and human. From navigating “squiggly” career paths to finding fulfillment without burnout, Bree unpacks how purpose, fun, and culture intersect in the modern workplace and why treating each day as meaningful—not just productive—may be the greatest metric of success.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Soul health innovations are transforming workplaces by tapping into the often-overlooked aspect of sensory experiences, and in this enlightening episode, we welcome Pam Buchanan, the visionary founder of Quantum Sense. Pam is dedicated to simplifying complex concepts and bringing "soul health" to the masses. She collaborates with experts across various fields to deliver sensory solutions that empower employees by reducing anxiety, increasing energy, enhancing focus, boosting creativity, and improving overall satisfaction. Pam's journey began with deep introspection in Silicon Valley, leading to over a decade of research into self-examination that defines soul health. She brings a wealth of experience, including introducing mutual funds to banking in the '80s, identifying unicorn startups, and serving as a managing partner at NASDAQ for 15 years, where she connected with innovators like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Join us as we explore Pam's innovative approach and her commitment to making soul health a vital part of personal and professional well-being.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
What if love was the secret to thriving workplaces? In a world often focused on bottom lines and short-term gains, acclaimed executive coach and author Marcel Schwantes invites us to explore the transformative power of humane leadership. In this episode, we dive into his insights from his book, Humane Leadership, and his popular Love In Action Podcast, exploring how cultures of care, connection, and belonging can empower companies to outperform the competition.Marcel shares his personal "flashpoints," from a stress-induced physical collapse in a toxic work environment to discovering servant leadership under a truly empowering boss. He reveals why servant leadership is, at its core, "love in action," and how this approach — grounded in patience, kindness, humility, advocacy, and trustworthiness — fosters engagement, reduces turnover, and drives sustainable success. Get ready for a conversation that will challenge your perceptions of leadership and inspire you to cultivate a more humane and loving workplace.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
A business cannot thrive if it is solely focused on earning and profit and tosses artistic thinking to the sidelines. Only those who understand the beauty of business artistry can unlock today’s greatest opportunities. In this conversation, Tony Martignetti explores the fusion of business strategy with creativity and human connection with Nir Hindie, founder of The Artian. Together, they discuss how art is one of the key elements in making your business timeless, trustworthy, and engaging. Nir also talks about the role of AI in generating art and what it means for the increasing need for emotional resonance in a highly digital and tech-driven world.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Self-leadership is more than a buzzword—it’s a radical act of reclaiming your voice, values, and well-being in a system that often asks you to check them at the door. In this episode, Tony Martignetti sits down with Laurie Ruettimann—acclaimed author, speaker, and host of the Punk Rock HR podcast—to talk about her evolution from burned-out HR executive to bold advocate for personal agency and workplace change. Laurie unpacks the myths of fixing ourselves, explores why vulnerability is a strength (not a liability), and digs into the power of storytelling, therapy, and showing up fully human at work. Laurie reminds us that the path to fixing work begins with honoring who we already are.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
What if not knowing was your greatest strength? In a world that worships certainty and quick answers, award-winning author and journalist Maggie Jackson invites us to pause and consider the power of uncertainty. In this episode, we dive into her acclaimed book Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure—a bold and timely exploration of how embracing ambiguity can lead to deeper insight, creativity, and resilience.From leaping into life as a foreign correspondent in Tokyo without speaking the language, to becoming a thought leader on attention and social change, Maggie’s journey is a masterclass in the beauty of disorientation and the growth that follows. We explore the flashpoints that shaped her path, the uncomfortable magic of stepping outside your comfort zone, and why curiosity—not control—might be the key to thriving in uncertain times. Get ready for a conversation that’s as thought-provoking as it is inspiring.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
Intuition, that inner knowing that guides us beyond logic, is the key to navigating life's complexities and making impactful decisions. In this episode, we're honored to welcome Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, Icelandic thought leader, author of InnSaei: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times, and co-director of the documentary film "InnSaei: The Power of Intuition." Hrund, an award-winning entrepreneur, advisor, and public speaker, shares her incredible journey from working with the UN in post-conflict reconstruction to becoming a leading voice on the power of intuition. As a Yale World Fellow, recognized by the World Economic Forum, and a trusted coach to leaders and organizations globally, Hrund delves into flashpoints that ignited her gifts, the importance of harnessing intuition, and how to regain ownership of your attention in a world filled with distractions. Join us for a profound conversation on tapping into your inner wisdom and navigating life's challenges with clarity and purpose.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the discussion surrounding Ethical AI—ensuring artificial intelligence is developed and used responsibly and fairly—is more critical than ever. Join us for a compelling conversation with Faisal Hoque, a distinguished best-selling author, innovation leader, and transformation expert. Faisal shares his remarkable journey, tracing his path from humble beginnings in Bangladesh to becoming a global voice on the intersection of technology and humanity. We'll explore the pivotal "flash points" that shaped his career, delve into his deep understanding of Eastern philosophy, and discuss his urgent call for a more ethical approach to AI. Faisal also introduces his insightful "Open and Care" framework from his book, "Transcend," providing a practical guide for integrating philosophy, technology, and business to create a sustainable and humane future. This episode offers a thoughtful and nuanced perspective on navigating the complexities of AI and our shared responsibility in shaping its development.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.ipurposepartners.com/podcast
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