Leadership coach Allie Jones from Iowa explores how Patrick Lencioni’s Six Types of Working Genius can transform how teams function and thrive. We discuss how aligning people with their natural “genius zones” fuels engagement, impact, and joy at work.

Allie breaks down the six types — from ideation to implementation — and how knowing where you thrive (and where you struggle) can change the way you lead, collaborate, and create results.

The Working Genius Framework is not just a self-awareness tool, but a practical roadmap for team harmony and productivity. Allie explains how many teams over-index on certain types of genius while neglecting others, which can lead to frustration and stalled execution.

Allie gives tangible examples of how leaders can rebalance teams, tailor job descriptions, and rethink hiring by identifying which geniuses are missing from the mix.

Her takeaway is powerful: well-rounded teams outperform well-rounded individuals every time.

About Allie Jones:

Allie Jones from Iowa is a leadership coach, facilitator, and strategic consultant with a background in education and over seven years of experience as a business owner.

She is the founder of Allie Jones Consulting, where she works with mission-driven leaders and organizations to foster intentional growth through coaching, group facilitation, and professional development.

A former third-grade teacher in Kansas City, Allie transitioned into marketing and grew her freelance business into Illuminated Marketing, a boutique agency serving nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses nationwide. Her experience spans brand strategy, organizational development, and team dynamics.

Allie is a certified Enneagram and Working Genius coach and brings a strengths-based, human-centered approach to everything she does. Her work is grounded in clarity, effectiveness, and helping people thrive—at work and in life.

www.alliejonesconsulting.com

www.alliejonesconsulting.com/working-genius

www.instagram.com/alliejonesconsulting

www.linkedin.com/in/allie-s-jones

Tony Thelen shares how true leadership means guiding people and organizations to places they wouldn’t reach alone, with courage, confidence balanced by humility, and a focus on impact that extends beyond profits to people, customers, and communities. The real measure of leadership, he says, is moving the world forward while achieving success and a sense of fulfillment as a leader.

The foundation of a team that truly works is trust—without it, everything else crumbles. Transparency, facing bad news together, and debating ideas without harming relationships all strengthen that trust. Real trust shows when leaders resist micromanaging and let people do the work they’ve been entrusted with. As Tony Thelen explains, leadership is about sensing, adapting, and responding—so teams thrive and leaders experience fulfillment in the process. It’s not about balancing work against life, but aligning priorities so both support who you want to be. The real win is designing a life where energy, relationships, and work all feed into fulfillment.

About Tony Thelen:

Tony Thelen from Iowa is the Founder and Principal Executive Coach at The River Coaching and Consulting, LLC. With a diverse 35-year career at John Deere he’s gained invaluable insights into people, change, processes, and leadership. As a certified NeuroLeadership Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation, he’s coached over 500 individuals in various career stages, focusing on transformation, leadership development, and C-suite development and execution. Other professional interests include writing ('Am I Doing This Right', published Nov 22, Business Expert Press) Independent board membership, and advisory councils. Lifetime member of Trout Unlimited. His new book, due out 3 Nov 2025, is “Things We Desire” based on the timeless wisdom of the Desiderata poem written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann.

www.therivercoach.org/

www.linkedin.com/in/therivercoach/

Curious about how innovation, leadership, and crypto intersect? In this episode, Regina speaks with Miles Austin and Simon Hearn about why so many people shy away from crypto—and how it can actually be simple, accessible, and even exciting when you have the right support.

They discuss the importance of visionary leaders driving innovation, making opportunities like these available to everyday people. You’ll hear why having a supportive team and proven guidance can eliminate the overwhelm and help anyone get started—sometimes in under an hour.

Miles and Simon share real-life examples of people using crypto profits for everything from daily expenses to long-term results, and why entrepreneurs and corporate leaders alike can benefit from passive income options. They also touch on building teams, creating bigger results together, and learning as you go.

As Regina points out, it all comes down to informed decisions, continuous learning, and not letting fear or complexity hold you back. Whether you want a hands-off approach or you’re ready to lead and build, this conversation reveals why this opportunity could be a real game changer.

Intrigued? Feel free to reach out to Regina at reginatyp@proton.me for more information.

This episode is for informational purposes only. None of the guests or hosts are financial advisors. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions, as all investments carry risk. There are no opportunities without risk, and you are solely responsible for choosing yours.

About Miles Austin and Simon Hearn:

Miles Austin blends creativity and strategy as a digital marketer focused on funnel building, video editing, and design — with a passion for crypto and innovation.

Simon Hearn merges technology and strategy as a business automation and marketing expert, helping entrepreneurs streamline operations. He’s also involved in the crypto space, applying innovative tech insights to real-world solutions.