Some of the most powerful leadership breakthroughs begin far from the boardroom: on frozen rinks, at unexpected crossroads, and in moments that demand reinvention.

In this powerful mashup, Denis Gianoutsos is joined by Dennis Mark and Jared Hummel - two leaders who prove that adaptability, humility, and bold connection are the real markers of success.

From Fortune 10 boardrooms to AI startups, from hockey locker rooms to private equity turnarounds, they reveal what it truly means to stay ahead of the curve and lead with both grit and grace.

Ready to rethink the way you lead? This one’s for you.

• Navigating the shift from Fortune 10 corporate leadership to AI startups
• How serving on global nonprofit boards reshaped his leadership perspective
• Embracing mindset change and flexibility to stay ahead of the curve
• Building long-term, value-driven relationships through intentional networking

• Using sports psychology and team dynamics to lead business growth
• Rising fast: from controller at 22 to scaling a company as CEO
• Learning leadership while managing older teams at a young age
• The work ethic and risk-taking mindset behind bold career moves

“You need to change the world, but you need to change yourself first.” - Dennis Mark

“Digital marketing is a new generation of people.” - Jared Hummel

“I think people tend to get hung up about the word ‘networking’, and it’s not about networking, it’s about building relationships for the future.” - Denis Gianoutsos

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The pressure is off, but are you drifting?

Many leaders rise when the stakes are high. But what happens when the noise fades, the urgency settles, and the spotlight dims?

In this episode, Denis Gianoutsos tackles one of leadership’s most overlooked challenges: sustaining momentum when the pressure plateaus. With the same clarity and candor he’s known for, Denis outlines five powerful strategies to help leaders stay deliberate, creative, and energized, even in the calm.

From seasons of chaos to moments of calm, this episode brings a fresh perspective on motivation, purpose, and performance.

• Why boredom, not burnout, is the real threat in plateau seasons
• The silent killer of momentum: comfort
• Why your energy must be tied to your why, not just your what

• The quiet seasons are a gift: here’s how to use them
• How white space fuels creativity and innovation
• Why your best ideas are born in the calm, not the chaos

• Stop managing time, start managing your energy
• The “racehorse” principle of peak recovery
• What your team needs from you (hint: it’s not more hustle)

• Don’t confuse quiet with comfort
• How intentional pressure can reignite momentum
• Redefining what great looks like for you and your team

• Why leaders skip celebration, and why they shouldn’t
• How resetting goals fuels the next wave of achievement
• Use reflection to reignite direction

“Ideas, programs, and innovation are born in the calm, not the chaos.” - Denis Gianoutsos

“Energy isn’t just about caffeine or the hustle. It’s about purpose, rhythm, and perspective.” - Denis Gianoutsos

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In this thought-provoking mashup, host Denis Gianoutsos is joined by Denice Torres and Kevin Dedner, two leaders whose greatest lessons came not from boardrooms but from lived experience.

Denice, a former janitor who rose to the C-suite at Johnson & Johnson, shares how being underestimated helped her see others more clearly and lead with compassion. Kevin, now a mental health advocate and CEO, reflects on a moment of reckoning as a teenager that reshaped his values and purpose.

Together, they unpack the real work of leadership: embracing your story, building confidence in others, and showing up with presence, not pretense.

If you’re leading through change, challenge, or reinvention, this episode is for you.

EP 213 – Denice Torres: Leading from the Margins to the Boardroom

• Rising from a steel-town janitor job to executive leadership
• How one sponsor shifted her trajectory and gave her self-confidence
• Leadership as service: helping others feel seen, valued, and empowered
• Letting go of ego to truly lead with heart

EP 216 – Kevin Dedner: Purpose, Pressure, and Personal Growth

• A life-threatening experience that demanded a new direction
• Why conscious leadership begins with reflection
• Honoring his 104-year-old grandmother as his most powerful leadership model
• The invisible influence of everyday leaders and legacy through action

Key Quotes:

“Leading others is such a privilege, we have the ability to help others be seen, and when they're seen, they can flourish.” - Denice Torres

“We’re always leading, someone’s always watching us, we’re teaching valuable lessons just by the things we do daily.” - Kevin Dedner

“It comes down to not just what we say, but how we treat people as leaders. One word, one conversation, it can change someone’s life.” - Denis Gianoutsos

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What does it mean to succeed when success is no longer just about money?

In this candid mashup, host Denis Gianoutsos sits down with Matt Edmundson and Richard Taurima, two dynamic voices who took vastly different roads to leadership. From building global e-commerce brands to navigating cultural intelligence and decentralized finance, they unpack lessons on identity, purpose, and leading with impact, often learned the hard way.

You might be an executive navigating complexity, a founder rewriting your playbook, or someone simply questioning traditional success; this episode delivers rich insights and timeless reminders.

If you're ready to redefine what leadership looks like in your own life, hit play.

• Success is measured by relationships, not riches
• Lessons from working with the ultra-wealthy: what money can’t buy
• Leading through values, not titles, starting with self-mastery

• From sales to sovereign systems: leadership in a decentralized world
• How cultural fluency shapes global business success
• Accountability in leadership: why it breaks down and how to rebuild it

Key Quotes:

“If you want to achieve something more than just what you can do with your own skills and talents, you have to lead people.” – Matt Edmundson

“Leadership is about making people accountable and the result is that your customers are happy, your staff is happy, and you're making money.”– Richard Taurima

“When an organization or a family is not going well, it really shows and sticks out.” – Denis Gianoutsos

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True leadership isn’t tested in comfort. It is revealed in moments of disruption.

Host Denis Gianoutsos is joined by two powerhouse voices: Rhonda Vetere and Jim Massey. They offer unfiltered insights on navigating transformation, rebuilding identity, and leading through complexity.

From boardrooms to global stages, from leadership in STEM to dismantling legacy systems, these conversations reveal what it takes to lead with conviction and resilience, especially when the world turns upside down.

If you're facing transition, uncertainty, or reinvention, this episode will offer practical insights, refreshing truth, and real encouragement to help you move forward on your terms.

• Moving across industries to avoid silos and stay growth-oriented
• The power of cultural immersion and learning through experience
• Why instant gratification is killing true leadership development
• How grit, humility, and hands-on work still win in a digital world

• Change as the only constant, and how to lean into it
• Moving from high-profile executive roles to a personal reinvention
• Shifting human behavior by dismantling “BS” built systems
• Why your support network is everything during identity transitions

Key Quotes:

"You have to dig deep, go into details, go into your spirit, your soul, think change, and get your hands dirty." - Rhonda Vetere

"Change is happening around you, but the amazing part of who you are and what you are hasn't changed." - Jim Massey

"We need to be always changing, while preparing ourselves for the next change, even if we don't understand it yet." - Denis Gianoutsos

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When everything feels uncertain, what separates those who lead with impact from those who just hold a title?

In this dynamic mashup episode, host Denis Gianoutsos invites three powerhouse leaders—Christopher Salem, Ian Clough, and Andrew Bryant—to share their diverse perspectives on how leadership evolves through experience, identity, and self-leadership.

From transformative coaching to family legacies to rebounding from business collapse, each leader offers a unique lens on what it really means to lead today.

Whether you're an emerging leader, a seasoned executive, or somewhere in between, this episode offers insights that will challenge, encourage, and ground your leadership journey.

• From sales to transformation: How vulnerability fuels effective leadership
• Why “being present” is the superpower modern leaders need
• Creating future leaders by modeling ownership and trust
• The power of aligning shared values before offering solutions

• Building leadership credibility outside of family legacy
• Why defining your leadership identity matters
• Mentors, honesty, and surrounding yourself with truth-tellers
• Authenticity and reputation as the true leadership currency

• From physiotherapist to global leadership consultant
• Accept, Adjust, Advance: the mindset for transformation
• Why leadership is contextual, not hero-based
• The daily discipline of influencing your thoughts, feelings, and actions

“We have to be able to lead by example and be a resource.” – Christopher Salem

“No one is gonna realize their potential without support.” – Ian Clough

“Leadership is always about context.” – Andrew Bryant

“Being present is probably one of the biggest things that a lot of leaders could do today.” – Denis Gianoutsos



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True leadership isn’t about being in charge, it’s about being ready when no one else is.

In this mashup episode, Denis Gianoutsos brings together three remarkable voices—Dave Greenberg, Peggy Smith, and Fredrik Härén—to unpack the lived realities of modern leadership. These stories span from rescue helicopters to corporate boardrooms to remote islands, each revealing how authentic leadership is forged through lived experience, continuous learning, and the courage to reassess in real time.

Tune in to hear what it really means to lead when no one’s watching, and how presence, humility, and creativity are reshaping the future of leadership.

• Redefining success on your terms
• Lessons from early leadership missteps
• Applying the SAFE decision-making model
• Staying alive through constant reassessment

• Leadership rooted in lived experience
• The power of showing up with integrity
• Inspiration drawn from everyday moments
• Balancing personal and professional presence

• Becoming an expert through curiosity
• Why leadership matters more than innovation
• Honoring everyday, unsung leaders
• Teaching future leaders through independence

Key Quotes:

“The leadership I learned over time was knowing when not to take off and knowing when to turn back.” – Dave Greenberg

“I choose a set of characteristics and attributes for a leader… individuals that are inspirational, that show up authentically, that have a great deal of humility.” – Peggy Smith – Peggy Smith

“Sometimes being an expert means knowing more than the audience… and in my case, I knew 10 weeks more.” – Fredrik Härén

“I think a lot of people fall into leadership by mistake.” – Denis Gianoutsos

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Your calendar just blew the halftime whistle. Now the question is: will you coast or will you accelerate?

Denis Gianoutsos issues a timely challenge to leaders everywhere: Don’t let the second half of the year slip by. Drawing inspiration from elite sports, he positions this midyear moment as a rare opportunity to pause, reset, and step into the next chapter with renewed intention and energy.

This episode is your personal locker room talk: honest, motivating, and full of practical wisdom. Whether you’ve maintained momentum or lost it, Denis lays out the mindset and moves needed to finish strong.

• Why the midpoint of the year is a powerful leadership moment
• The value of pausing before pushing ahead
• Key questions to reflect on: wins, setbacks, habits, and lessons

• Re-align with what matters now, not what mattered in January
• Dropping guilt and focusing on renewed vision and clarity
• Defining direction, pace, and standards for the rest of the year

• Recognizing when you’re on cruise control
• Reclaiming your focus and cutting through the noise
• Staying adaptable when conditions shift

• The difference between deliberate acceleration and blind hustle
• Letting go of what doesn’t work and doubling down on what does
• Building momentum with consistent small actions

• The next six months hold massive potential, but only if you choose to move
• A rallying call to reflect, reset, and accelerate
• How to move from intention to action

Key Quotes:

“You can lead stronger, think sharper, and live and lead bigger—but only if you decide to move.” - Denis Gianoutsos

“Leaders grow when they slow down enough to learn.” - Denis Gianoutsos

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