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Host Michi Lantz talks with transformational coach and retreat leader Gayle Nowak about how healing deep “visibility wounds” became the foundation of her soul-led business. Gayle shares her journey from traditional journalism, PR, and storytelling into trauma-aware, spiritually grounded visibility work for spirit-led coaches and healers—including the vulnerable personal story that reshaped how she shows up and serves.

This is a conversation about authentic leadership, redefining success beyond the glossy entrepreneur image, navigating self-doubt even after years in business, and building a heart-centered coaching business that lets you be more you—not louder.

Guest Bio:

Imagine a world where sensitive, powerful people no longer feel they have to hide parts of themselves to be successful. That vision inspires today's guest, Gayle Nowak [pronounced No-wack], a transformational visibility coach who helps Spirit-led entrepreneurs show up, speak up, and lead from their deepest truth.

Gayle's storytelling foundation began in journalism and evolved through marketing communications and public relations. Today, she focuses on the transformational work of helping people access and express the deeper truths that want to be spoken through them. As the founder of the award-winning company The Story Stylist, Gayle blends emotional healing, energy work, and decades of storytelling experience to guide coaches, healers, and conscious leaders into aligned visibility rooted in honesty, inner authority, and genuine human connection.

Her work supports entrepreneurs in breaking free from old patterns of hiding and self-silencing, discovering the message they're truly meant to share, and building businesses where they can connect more authentically, lead more powerfully, and receive more fully.

Connect with Gayle Nowak

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylenowak/
Website: https://www.gaylenowak.com/

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
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Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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What if the biggest barrier to speaking better English… isn’t grammar, vocabulary, or talent? What if it’s perfectionism?

In this episode of Making It, host Michi Lantz sits down with Business English coach Christine Burgmer, who has spent nearly three decades helping German-speaking professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs find their voice in English — without fear, pressure, or the need to sound “perfect.”

Guest Bio:

Christine Burgmer is an English Communication Coach for German-speaking entrepreneurs and executives. She helps professionals speak clearly, calmly and confidently in English so they can lead international conversations without overthinking. Her coaching focuses on Global English, Plain English and real-world communication. No textbooks. No perfection pressure. Christine's approach helps her clients sound like themselves in English, not like someone they think they "should" be. Based in Germany and originally from the UK, Christine has supported business professionals for more than two decades. Today, she works 1:1 and in small groups and also mentors language trainers who want to grow their own businesses."

Connect with Chrisitne Burgmer

🌐 Website: https://english-trainer.de
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-burgmer-englishtrainer

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
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Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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Leadership coach Jim Mondry joins host Michi Lantz for a candid conversation about leading when life doesn’t go to plan. Jim talks about shifting from “safe” career paths to entrepreneurship, caring for a partner with long-term health challenges, and redefining success around sustainability instead of scale. He shares practical mindset shifts that help leaders stay grounded, regain agency, and build a business that truly supports their lives. A meaningful listen for anyone navigating uncertainty or feeling pulled in every direction.

Guest Bio:

Jim Mondry works with sales and tech leaders, collaboratively shaping their teams to become aligned on passion, purpose, and productivity. He does this through targeted one-on-one and group coaching, focusing on skills like Emotional Intelligence, Strategy, Communication, and Conflict Management. In addition to coaching, he is available to create custom workshops and experiential learning programs for your teams.

If you want to know more, you can connect with Jim through LinkedIn: LinkedIn or through his website www.jimmondry.com.

Connect with Jim Mondry

LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/jim-mondry/
Website: https://jimmondry.com/

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
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Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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Host Michi Lantz talks with public speaking coach and former Fortune 200 executive Dan Adkins about his remarkable, winding journey—from music education and Broadway costuming, to six seasons at Saturday Night Live, to eventually coaching entrepreneurs on the art and strategy of speaking. Dan shares why speaking is still the fastest way to grow a business, what really happens in the first 27 seconds of a first impression, and how founders can transform stage anxiety into relaxed, intentional presence that moves audiences to action.

Guest Bio:

Dan Adkins worked with Dustin Hoffman, Kim Cattrall, Brad Pitt, and a few dozen other major actors who made showing up to work a lot more interesting than your average Monday meeting. And sure, those gigs paid the bills and gave him great stories for dinner parties, but they also taught him how to speak with confidence in front of a camera and an audience

Here’s the main flip: People in business aren’t talking for applause. We’re talking for bank deposits. And it’s not just what you say that matters. It’s the energy behind it. And that’s what he teaches his clients these days.

Before he went Hollywood, Dan was in the corporate world with a Fortune 200 company and after he left the fun of entertainment, he was a professional fundraiser. He learned all about how to set goals and hit them. Mix that with the creativity of the film industry, and you’ve got the secret sauce in his coaching: structure meets storytelling, strategy meets style.

Now, Dan takes everything he’s learned — from movie sets to boardrooms — and helps clients build speaking confidence and ability that actually converts. Dan throws in a few stories, because let’s face it, if he’s going to preach that stories have impact, he’d better bring some of his own. And the best part? Watching clients light up, find their voice, and succeed. That’s the real standing ovation.

Connect with Dan Adkins

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/danadkins
Calendly: https://calendly.com/Dan4610

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee

Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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Host Michi Lantz talks with executive coach and facilitator Michaun Elise Winborn about her unexpected transition from corporate DEI leadership to launching Born to Win Coaching. Michaun shares how being laid off became the catalyst for building a business grounded in inclusive leadership, cultural intelligence, and the courage to interrupt harm when it happens. She opens up about the three practices sustaining her as a new entrepreneur—rest, reflection, and regeneration—and how they shape the way she now supports leaders. This is a conversation about resilience, self-honesty, sustainable leadership, and what it really means to build a business that aligns with your values from day one.

Michaun Winborn is the CEO and Principal Coach at Born2Win Coaching, a leadership development practice that reduces legal and reputational risk for organizations by coaching executives into inclusive, culturally intelligent leaders. She brings more than a decade of corporate experience to this work, most notably as Vice President of Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion for Consumer and Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase. In that role, she led enterprise-wide inclusion initiatives, created standardized diversity reporting for executives and senior leaders, and facilitated DEI training across the firm. Her leadership resulted in stronger accountability, increased understanding of diverse talent needs, and measurable improvements in workplace culture.

She is a certified executive coach through The Institute for Coaching Innovation (formerly CoachDiversity Institute), and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Connect with Michaun Elise Winborn

LinkedIn: Born2Win (business) | Michaun Elise Winborn (personal)
Website: Born2Win

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
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Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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Scott Gingold, founder of Gingold advisors, talks with host Michi Lantz about his extensive entrepreneurial journey, discussing the lessons learned from his various business ventures and the importance of understanding client needs. He emphasizes the significance of being coachable, the value of real-world experience over theoretical knowledge, and the impact he aims to have in his community. Scott also provides insights into personal growth, navigating business communities, and the importance of reaching out for help as an entrepreneur.

Guest Bio:

Scott Gingold is a Business Troubleshooter & Fixer who helps SMBs, family-owned companies, and leaders get unstuck fast. After founding and exiting seven diverse businesses - and advising more than 70 nonprofits - Scott has become the go-to expert for resolving conflict, misalignment, leadership breakdowns, and the hidden issues that stall growth.

He works as a confidential counselor and advisor to founders, owners, executives, and individuals who need clarity, direction, and real solutions without the fluff. Scott's approach is blunt, practical, and rooted in lived experience, not theory.

A former first responder, Division-I soccer coach, syndicated radio talk show host, and multi-industry entrepreneur, Scott brings a rare mix of urgency, empathy, and no-nonsense insight. His signature promise: Real Talk. Real Clarity. Real Results.

Connect with Scott Gingold

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgingold/
Website: https://www.gingoldadvisors.com/

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
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Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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In this engaging conversation, Michi Lantz interviews Jevon Wooden, a business coach and former military personnel, about his journey from the military to entrepreneurship. Jevon shares his experiences in Afghanistan, the challenges he faced with PTSD, and how he transitioned into coaching and consulting. He discusses his work with entrepreneurs and corporate clients, emphasizing the importance of leadership, clarity, and adaptability. Jevon also talks about his future goals, including working with top organizations and creating entrepreneurial hubs in underserved communities.

Guest Bio:

Jevon Wooden, CEO and Founder of BrightMind Consulting Group, is a keynote speaker, certified coach, and business consultant. A Bronze Star recipient and Army Veteran, Jevon brings a unique blend of resilience, authenticity, and strategic thinking to his engagements. He captivates audiences with his ability to inspire actionable change, making him a sought-after speaker for organizations seeking to enhance leadership effectiveness, foster entrepreneurial success, and improve organizational performance. Jevon’s insights on leadership and growth strategies have been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Fast Company.

Connect with Jevon Wooden

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonwooden/
Website: https://brightmindconsultinggroup.com/

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
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Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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Host Michi Lantz engages in a candid conversation with Deb Shannon, a resilient and mental fitness coach for women in healthcare. Deb shares her journey from working in a healthcare tech company to becoming a coach, focusing on helping women overcome burnout and achieve a sustainable work-life balance. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, mental fitness, and the transformative power of community and shared resources.

Guest Bio:

Deb Shannon is a leadership and transitions coach who helps exhausted women healthcare providers find a path out of burnout and into a high-energy, fulfilling life they love. Through her company, Deb Shannon Coaching & Consulting, she combines the neuroscience of conversations and Positive Intelligence® to help mission-driven professionals rediscover confidence, balance, and authentic leadership. A dynamic speaker and storyteller, Deb electrifies audiences with insights that turn pressure into presence and connection. Before founding her practice, she led client engagement for a global healthcare tech firm and guided Vermont's statewide telecommunications plan-experience she now channels into helping leaders and teams create cultures where people truly thrive.

Connect with Deb Shannon

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannoncoaching/
Website: https://debshannon.co/

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
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Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny

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