Leadership often arrives in life’s most unexpected moments.

In this mashup, Denis Gianoutsos is joined by Julian Hayes II, a health strategist whose reluctant leadership journey began when personal challenges compelled him to step up, and Steve Summerfeld, a former freestyle motocross rider who turned a devastating accident into a path of reinvention and leadership.

Together, they share powerful lessons on resilience, curiosity, and the importance of being proactive in health, in business, and in life.

Tune in now and be inspired to lead with strength, adaptability, and vision.

EP 317 – Julian Hayes II: Leading with Health at the Core

• How reluctant leadership emerged through personal life challenges
• Why leaders must be proactive, not reactive, about health and business
• The parallels between small cracks in health and cracks in company culture
• Curiosity as a driver for innovation in health, genetics, and leadership

EP 404 – Steve Summerfeld: From Motocross Crashes to Leadership Lessons

• Growing up on a dairy farm and finding freedom in motocross
• Building a career in freestyle motocross and athlete management
• Overcoming a life-changing accident and learning to walk again
• Embracing uncertainty and discovering leadership through reinvention

Key Quotes:

“Leadership is something that I didn't really think about. It's more something I was very reluctant about.” - Julian Hayes II

“Facing your mortality every day teaches you not to take things for granted.” -  Steve Summerfeld

“Life is short. If you have an opportunity, take the opportunity to go and ask that question.” - Denis Gianoutsos 

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