Get Unstuck & On Target

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Most CEOs carry the weight of leadership alone, but Baker Donelson's Tim Lupinacci discovered a revolutionary approach that transformed his 1,300-person law firm into a powerhouse of shared responsibility. In this candid conversation with Mike O'Neill, Tim reveals how abandoning traditional top-down management created record-breaking growth even through a global pandemic.

Tim shares the pivotal moment when a harsh confrontation with his boss changed his entire perspective on leadership. As chairman an...

In this powerful episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Mike Blake, founder of High Score Strategies, who made the bold decision to relocate his business valuation firm from Atlanta to Portugal. Not for political reasons or tax benefits—but because his greatest talents were gathering dust, slowly eroding his sense of purpose and happiness.

Mike Blake brings over 20 years of experience in business valuation, specializing in hard-to-value assets like software code, intellectual property, and early-stage technology companies. Throughout this candid conversation, he reveals how living abroad has transformed not just his personal life but ma...

Still trapped in credit card debt despite a six-figure income? You're not alone.

In this episode, Mike O'Neill interviews Nancy Ward, a financial coach who specializes in helping high-earning professionals escape credit card debt without relying on traditional budgets or shame-based tactics. Nancy shares her unique approach to understanding spending habits and rebuilding your relationship with money. She highlights why leaders should care about their team's financial well-being and how it impacts overall performance. Mike O'Neill adds his insights from years of coaching, emphasizing the importance of empathy and awareness in leadership.

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Is your success a mask hiding a deeper struggle?

In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Gordon D Melville, also known as the Long Bearded Guy and King of EQ, a breakthrough mentor and emotional intelligence expert. Gordon helps high-impact leaders transform not just what they do, but who they are at their core. Drawing from his work with pro athletes and elite men, Gordon shares how to identify the signs of misalignment and reclaim your true self. Mike O'Neill adds his insights on recognizing worth beyond professional achievements.

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Is your relationship with money secretly sabotaging your business success?

In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Shannon Simmons, a certified profit-first professional and financial coach, about the emotional ties we have with money and how these ties can either help or hurt business leaders. Shannon shares her experience in helping business owners take control of their cash flow, increase profits, and create businesses that align with their desired lifestyles. They talk about why money is often avoided and how to shine a light on it to understand it better.

Is employee loss silently killing your company's growth?

In this special "Clarity Live" episode, Mike O'Neill turns the tables and gets coached live by Mitchell Levy, a global credibility expert, executive coach, and two-time TedX speaker. Mitchell, who has authored over 60 books and built more than 20 businesses in Silicon Valley, uses his unique CPOP (Customer Point of Possibilities) formula to help Mike articulate his purpose and gain a clearer understanding of his business. 

Listen in as they discuss the challenges mid-market executives face and how to create a framework f...

Is your multi-generational team a ticking time bomb? Discover how to defuse the tension and turn generational gaps into your greatest strength.

In this episode, Mike O'Neill interviews Porschia Parker-Griffin, founder and CEO of Fly High Coaching, and LinkedIn Top Voice. Porschia is an expert in helping organizations attract, engage, and retain top talent. They tackle the challenge of managing a workforce that spans up to five generations. Porschia shares her strategic insights and practical tools for leaders to bridge generational divides. Mike O'Neill adds his expertise, offering leaders actionable steps to adapt their...

Is your high-achieving team member struggling to lead after a promotion? They're not alone.

In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Dr. Jack Enter, a leadership expert with over 30 years of experience. Jack shares his insights on why so many high-performing individuals struggle when they transition into management roles. Drawing from his work with organizations across various sectors, including law enforcement, Jack reveals the hidden traps that can derail even the most promising leaders. Mike O’Neill and Jack highlight the importance of training, mentorship, and continuous feedback in developing effective leaders.

Is your career stuck in neutral? What if your next job search could be your biggest upgrade?

In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Rory Verrett, founder and managing partner of Protege Search and creator of the Protege Leadership Academy, about how to navigate career changes successfully. Roy, with over 20 years of experience in executive search and leadership development, shares key insights on avoiding common mistakes during job transitions and how to make your next move a strategic advantage. Mike O'Neill adds his perspective on the importance of strong leadership and strategic thinking in...

Are you leaving money on the table in your business? In this eye-opening episode, value acceleration strategist David Visco reveals his proven PROFITS framework for maximizing business value and uncovering hidden revenue opportunities. From working with countless business owners, David shares a startling insight: most entrepreneurs don't truly understand their numbers - and it's costing them dearly.

Host Mike O'Neill and David dive deep into practical strategies that help business owners transition from simply chasing revenue to building sustainable profitability. Through real-world examples, including a business owner who hadn't paid himself in six years...

"Success Without Fulfillment is Just an Empty Achievement"

Your corner office and impressive bank account tell one story, but that gnawing emptiness at 3 AM tells another. In this powerful episode, executive coach Chris Kenney, with 35 years of experience and a background as a business lawyer, shares the three life-changing questions that transformed his approach to success.

Mike O'Neill and Chris explore how high achievers often miss the deeper dimensions of a truly successful life. Drawing from his unique perspective bridging corporate law and personal development, Chris introduces his groundbreaking...

Today's leaders face a unique challenge...

They may have all the external trappings of success - but something deeper is missing.

In this powerful episode, executive coach Bodhi Aldridge reveals why true leadership begins from within, sharing:

• The crucial difference between "looking successful" and feeling fulfilled

• Why most leaders sabotage themselves (and the simple mindset shift to break free)

• A proven framework for authentic leadership - built on self-leadership, relational leadership, and systemic leadership

• The transformative power of stillnes...

How Brand Journalism Transforms Business Growth

Former television journalist Katie Wagner reveals why traditional marketing is losing its punch and how authentic storytelling is reshaping both client acquisition and talent recruitment. As President and CEO of KWSM Digital, Katie brings 15 years of journalism expertise to help businesses tell stories that actually convert.

In this value-packed conversation with Mike O'Neill, Katie shares how her agency achieves remarkable results by focusing on the human stories behind businesses. She explains why most companies are missing critical opportunities in their recruitment efforts and...

The Hidden Truth: Why 80% of Executive Jobs Never Hit the Job Boards

In this power-packed episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Gina Riley, a distinguished executive career strategist whose expertise spans corporate HR at Intel and executive search at Talents Group. With over two decades of placing C-suite leaders, Gina shares game-changing insights from her upcoming book "Qualified Isn't Enough" that will transform how senior leaders approach their career advancement.

Drawing from her extensive experience placing top executives in CEO, COO, and CFO roles, Gina reveals why traditional job...

Most leaders claim to care about their teams - but 76% of employees say their managers aren't showing it. Laura Templeton shatters conventional leadership myths and reveals why true business success starts with genuine human connection.

In this powerful episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, leadership expert and author Laura Templeton joins Mike O'Neill to share game-changing insights from her new book "Compassionate Leadership." With over 25 years of marketing and brand communication expertise, Laura demonstrates how empathy and authentic connection create unstoppable teams and unshakeable brand loyalty.

As founder of 30...

Stop Chasing Success and Start Finding Joy Again with Elsa Johnson

Former high-end window coverings business owner turned mindset expert Elsa Johnson exposes why high-performing leaders lose their spark and reveals a powerful path back to genuine fulfillment. This candid conversation shatters the myth that serious business owners can't experience true joy while building success.

Mike O'Neill and Elsa explore how accomplished entrepreneurs often sacrifice their happiness in pursuit of achievement, mistakenly believing that "if it seems easy, it can't be good." Through real examples and actionable insights, they...

In this compelling episode, Mike O'Neill and Steve Stookey explore the evolution of corporate training, with Mike drawing from his extensive HR background to highlight how tracking compliance has transformed through modern learning management systems.

Steve Stookey, co-founder of CypherWorx and former Paychex training leader, reveals how organizations are revolutionizing their training programs through strategic online learning solutions. With 23 years of experience developing training for one of America's top 100 training organizations, Steve shares powerful insights into creating engaging, effective digital learning experiences that drive real business results.

In this...

Your Leadership Team Is Costing You Millions In Hidden Value - But There's A Solution

Most business owners are unknowingly trapped in a dangerous cycle - running their company dependent on themselves while 80% of their wealth remains locked inside their business. In this value-packed episode, business growth expert Dan Coleman reveals why this happens and how to fix it.

Drawing from his experience coaching companies from $4M to $380M in revenue and conducting over 900 leadership workshops, Dan shares his proven framework for building high-performing teams that increase company value...

Most business owners are drowning in day-to-day operations while their true vision gathers dust. In this powerful episode, seasoned strategist and operations leader Cary Matthews reveals the transformative approach that's helping small businesses thrive through the perfect blend of systems and culture. Drawing from his extensive background in Fortune 500 companies and his role as a certified strategy coach, Cary shares practical insights that bridge the gap between strategic planning and real-world execution.

Host Mike O'Neill and Cary explore how the innovative System and Soul methodology helps businesses with 10 to 250 employees create sustainable growth without...

Billions in venture capital deals and 100 new millionaires by 2032 - that's the mission driving powerhouse attorney and Georgia State Representative Dar'shun Kendrick's revolutionary approach to wealth creation.

In this illuminating episode, Dar'shun shares her unique perspective as both a seasoned capital advisor and elected official, offering business owners an insider's view of what truly attracts major investors. Drawing from her experience helping raise billions in private investment funds, she breaks down why having a great product isn't enough and reveals the often-overlooked factors that make or break funding deals.

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Selling your business without proper preparation is like showing up to the Super Bowl with half a team and no playbook. In this eye-opening episode, M&A advisor Bob Tankesley reveals why only 4% of businesses successfully sell - and how you can position yourself in that elite group.

With over two decades of experience guiding business owners through successful exits, Bob shares his expertise in orchestrating sales for companies valued between 4 and 40 million dollars. As a fourth-generation entrepreneur and CPA, he brings practical wisdom about building effective exit teams and maximizing business value. Host...

Stop Treating Networking Like a Numbers Game - It's Killing Your Business Growth

Most business owners waste countless hours collecting business cards and LinkedIn connections, yet struggle to generate quality referrals. After 28 years of helping professionals build genuine relationships, Daniel Andrews reveals why traditional networking tactics fail and what actually drives consistent referral business. In this candid conversation with Mike O'Neill, Daniel shares the stark reality: your number of connections means nothing if they aren't actively sending you business.

Through real-world examples and practical strategies, Daniel and Mike explore...

"Customers will buy a lesser product from someone they like over a better product from someone they don't." - this cold, hard truth opens up a powerful conversation about trust-based leadership with sales expert Steve Landrum.

In this milestone 200th episode, Steve Landrum, Principal of Etowah Sales Solutions and award-winning sales leader, shares timeless principles that transform how leaders build lasting relationships. As an outsourced VP of Sales who has earned the prestigious President's Circle Award in both 2023 and 2024, Steve breaks down why genuine connection matters more than slick sales techniques.

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"True leaders don't create followers - they create more leaders through empowerment." Here's how Julie Tilenius transformed a 24/7 emergency service company into a powerhouse of empowered decision-makers.

As President of TrueSource, Julie Tilenius brings 25 years of leadership experience from MSC Industrial Supply to revolutionize how facility maintenance services are delivered. In this episode, she joins Mike O'Neill to share how empowering frontline teams to make critical decisions has become their competitive advantage in handling emergency situations for major retailers across the country.

Mike highlights that in today's fast-paced business...

From Serial Entrepreneur to Venture Studio Pioneer: How John Ghiorso is Reshaping the Agency Landscape

Are you ready to witness the birth of something extraordinary in the agency world? Meet John Ghiorso, a successful entrepreneur who sold his Amazon-focused agency Orca Pacific to Media Monks, only to discover that retirement wasn't his true calling. Now, he's embarking on an ambitious mission to launch five marketing agencies in just two years through his new venture studio.

In this enlightening conversation with Mike O'Neill, John shares his unique approach to building...

Before becoming a life transformation coach for elite business owners, Andrew Anderson stood crying alone in his high school bathroom stall, hiding his shoes so no one would know who was inside.

This raw vulnerability shared in the podcast sets the tone for a profound discussion between host Mike O'Neill and Andrew Anderson about why external success often fails to bring internal peace.

Anderson talks about a concept called "unconscious incompetence" - when successful people don't know what they don't know. Through powerful client stories, he illustrates how childhood...

The stock market seems complicated until you hear Glen Starr explain it. This former chemical engineer turned financial advisor breaks down investing into simple terms that even a 5th grader could understand.

In this candid conversation with executive coach Mike O'Neill, Glen shares why most people focus on the wrong things when investing. His most controversial take? Stock prices only matter twice - when you buy and when you sell. Everything else is noise.

Glen's practical wisdom comes from 32 years of helping clients build wealth, sparked by an unexpected...

Your best employees don't quit over pay - they quit over managers who fake culture alignment.

In this candid conversation, HR veteran Maggie Carrington shares hard-earned insights from 35+ years transforming workplace cultures, including a shocking story of a manager who fooled top leadership while quietly destroying team morale.

Mike O'Neill and Maggie dig deep into:

Most people quit when the path gets tough. Barry Slaymaker did the opposite.

After leaving engineering school, Barry found himself on the back of a pickup truck in Georgia, digging silt fence in 100-degree heat. Instead of viewing it as rock bottom, he saw it as his starting point.

In this candid conversation with Mike O'Neill, Barry shares how persistence shaped his journey from construction worker to President and CFO of ATC Development.

Key moments include:

• Why Barry chose manual labor over si...

The secret weapon of high-performing leaders isn't what you think.

Gratitude isn't just for Thanksgiving anymore. It's becoming the cornerstone of effective leadership.

In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with David George Brooke, known as "That Gratitude Guy," to unpack how a simple shift in mindset can transform your leadership style and your life.

Brooke, a former Nordstrom store manager turned gratitude expert, shares his journey from corporate America to becoming a bestselling author and speaker. He reveals how a...

In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Mark Farmer, a decorated Air Force veteran turned HR leader, to unpack the often-overlooked strengths military veterans bring to civilian leadership roles.

Mark reveals the intense leadership training military members receive before taking on management positions - a stark contrast to many civilian organizations. He shares how this rigorous preparation equips veterans with invaluable skills in communication, accountability, and crisis management.

But the insights don't stop there.

Mike and Mark...

AI doesn't have feelings, but your employees do. As leaders, we must navigate the ethical minefield of AI while nurturing human potential.

In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Marlene Kreidler, a seasoned business executive turned academic, to explore the intersection of AI, ethics, and leadership in the modern workplace.

Marlene shares her unique perspective on the "AI generation" - those born after 2010 who will enter the workforce with AI fully embedded in their lives. She challenges leaders to think beyond just...

In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill talks with Gary Searle about the power of referral marketing in today's business landscape.

Gary Searle, founder of Customerse, shares his expertise on building consistent referral sources. He breaks down the five most reliable referral channels:

1. Existing clients

2. Business partnerships 

3. Affiliate networks

4. Employee referrals

5. Strategic networking

Mike and Gary discuss why traditional marketing tactics are losing effectiveness. As ad costs rise and algorithms change, businesses need new ways t...

In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit and two-time bestselling author.

Damon shares a deeply personal story of how quitting alcohol 8 years ago transformed his leadership style and life. This vulnerable moment sets the tone for an honest discussion about authentic leadership.

Mike digs into Damon's journey from high school baseball star to CEO, uncovering valuable insights on:

• The importance of transparency in uncertain times

• Why courage to fail is crucial for innovation

Serial entrepreneur Shafqat Huq reveals why failure is his secret weapon for business success.

In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Shafqat Huq, a serial entrepreneur who's turned multiple ideas into thriving businesses.

Huq takes us on his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his high school days selling discounted sweaters to classmates. He shares candid insights about his failures and how they shaped his future successes.

"I think it means that I have failed a lot," Huq admits...

From solopreneur to CEO: The rollercoaster of scaling a tech marketing firm.

Ian Hameroff, founder and CEO of Fulcrum Group, shares his journey from a one-man show to leading a team of seven in just five years. 

In this candid conversation with host Mike O'Neill, Ian reveals:

• The unexpected challenges of scaling a business

• Why feedback is crucial for growth

• How to balance fun and frustration as an entrepreneur

Ian emphasizes the importance of having a "virtual board of dire...

Are you tired of hearing the same old hype about AI? Get ready for a fresh perspective that cuts through the noise and delivers practical, value-driven insights.

In this thought-provoking episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Dr. Robert Joseph, a tech whiz with impressive credentials from MIT and Carnegie Mellon. But don't worry, he's not your typical academic – Joseph has a gift for breaking down complex topics in a way that even non-techies can understand.

Together, they explore the true potential of AI, not as a shiny new toy, bu...

Are you a leader struggling to connect with your team? Maybe you're great with numbers but lack the "soft skills" to truly inspire.  

In this candid chat, leadership coach Mike O'Neill sits down with Angel Beets, CEO of recruiting powerhouse Gilman Partners. Despite leading a firm that places top execs, Angel's not your typical headhunter.

Her secret? Understanding that today's leaders must be masters of communication and emotional intelligence. Gone are the days of leaders barking orders from an office.

Angel shares why the mo...

Have you ever felt like you're speaking a different language from your clients?

In this candid conversation, Mike O'Neill sits down with Nancy Zare.

Despite her impressive credentials (PhD from Boston College, 7 published books), Nancy's approach to sales is refreshingly down-to-earth.

Gone are the scripts and high-pressure tactics. Instead, Nancy teaches a counterintuitive method based on deep listening and adapting your communication style to match your prospect's personality type.

With decades of research behind her AlikeAbility System, Nancy has cracked the code...

Imagine a former actress who dared to dream beyond the stage, only to find her true calling in helping others conquer their inner critic and achieve unstoppable confidence.

Meet Nikki Gangemi, a certified master NLP practitioner, hypnotherapist, and founder of Mindful Matters. In this captivating episode, Nikki shares her transformative journey from pursuing acting to teaching and ultimately becoming a life coach.

Prepare to be inspired as Nikki reveals the pivotal moments that pushed her to bloom where she was planted, leading her to create the groundbreaking CALM Method – a...