S1 E21 – Leading Through Change with Pat Lipovski

In this episode of the Lead Well. Live Whole. podcast,Michael Sirmon sits down with Pat Lipovski, Founder and CEO of Envision Group International, to explore how leaders can navigate seasons of change and transition with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Pat shares insights from decades of experience coachingexecutives, elite athletes, and organizations worldwide—helping them transform uncertainty into opportunity. From guiding Olympians through career shifts tobuilding strategic playbooks for Fortune-level companies, Pat’s approach emphasizes navigational leadership, vision-driven strategy, and the power of guiding versus telling.

This conversation will inspire you to embrace change not asa disruption, but as a catalyst for growth, alignment, and innovation.

Connect with Pat Lipovski:

www.youtube.com/patlipovski

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patlipovski/

🔗 Connect with hostMichael Sirmon:

🌐 www.MichaelSirmon.com

What do Olympic gymnastics, MMA, professional bull riding, American Ninja Warrior, and cybersecurity have in common? One man: Venn Johns.

In this jaw-dropping episode, we sit down with the unstoppable force known as The Bull Riding Ninja. Venn takes us on a wild ride through his unconventional path—from elite gymnast and Olympic alternate, to cage fighter, to one of the oldest professional bull riders in PBR history. But he didn’t stop there. As a black belt in both Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a three-time Ninja Warrior competitor, and a Hollywood stuntman, Venn is redefining what’s possible at every stage of life.

We unpack the mental grit, physical discipline, and relentless pursuit of growth that fuels his journey. Venn shares personal stories of resilience, retirement and comebacks, faith, failure, fitness, and the legacy he’s determined to leave behind.

Whether you're a leader, athlete, dreamer, or someone ready to start again, Venn's story will inspire you to crush limits, defy age, and lead with courage.

Hosted by Michael Sirmon on the Lead Well. Live Whole. Podcast.

In this episode of the Lead Well. Live Whole. podcast, Michael Sirmon welcomes Molly Determan, President of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, for a conversation on values-driven leadership. Molly shares her journey from journalism and nonprofit communications to leading one of the energy sector’s most influential associations. She highlights how values act as a compass during change, provide accountability, and bridge generational differences in the workforce. Leaders at every level will be encouraged to anchor decisions in values, build trust, and lead with integrity and service.