Intentional Change

In this episode of Intentional Change, host Joshua McNary and co-host Shawn FitzGerald sit down with Lindsay Leahy, an executive coach, USA Today bestselling author, and founder of The Restoration Project. Often called a “business therapist” by her clients, Lindsay has a unique gift for guiding leaders through complexity and helping them rediscover clarity and alignment in their lives and organizations.

Lindsay shares her journey from a successful sales career to launching her own coaching business inspired by a calling for “restoration.” She talks about the critical moments in business when things just don’t feel right—even with st...

Thinking about buying a business instead of building one from scratch? In this episode of Intentional Change, chiropractor and acquisition strategist Dr. Brett Vowles breaks down why most acquisitions fail—and how to avoid the biggest mistakes. He reveals the simple but powerful framework he uses to assess every opportunity: Plan, People, and Process. You’ll also learn how his “burn the boats” mindset helps him commit to bold moves without retreat. Whether you're considering your first purchase or looking to scale with confidence, Brett’s insights will help you grow with clarity, not chaos.

In this episode of Intentional Change, host Joshua McNary is joined by Sarah Young, author of Expansive Impact and founder of Zing Collaborative. Together, they dive into what it truly means to lead with compassion, courage, and clarity in everyday moments—whether you’re steering a growing business, scaling a team, or simply striving to show up more intentionally in your own life.

Sarah shares insights from her journey building Zing Collaborative and discusses her book, which offers a practical guide for leaders facing real-world challenges. Joshua and Sarah break down the importance of being proactive rather than...

Too many business owners avoid the hardest question until it’s too late: What’s your exit strategy? In this powerful episode of Intentional Change, host Shawn FitzGerald and co-host Joshua McNary talk with Christy Jones, founder of Clarity Business Coaching, about her remarkable journey from growing up in a family-owned auto body shop to building a multi-location business — and selling it on her terms.

Christy shares how watching her father and uncle avoid succession planning fueled her commitment to be intentional from day one. She dives into the mindset, strategy, and emotional weight behind selling a genera...

In this episode of Intentional Change podcast, hosts Joshua McNary and Shawn FitzGerald are joined by Brad Farris of Anchor Advisors, a seasoned executive leadership coach known for helping founders break through the common growth ceilings in their businesses.

They dig into practical approaches to leadership, including how to avoid the trap of over-planning, the power of taking small, achievable next steps toward your biggest goals, and why it's just as important to develop self-leadership as it is to steer you and your team. They also explore strategies for building momentum when the future feels uncertain, how...

In this episode, host Shawn FitzGerald chats with leadership facilitator Steve Vaught to explore how meaningful relationships, safe spaces, and intentional communication create lasting impact in leadership.

Steve shares why he regularly sends curated articles to peers—not as a strategy, but as a way to show care, spark conversation, and deepen connection. He also opens up about the importance of creating trusted environments where mid-level managers can talk openly, get support, and work through real challenges without fear or judgment.

Listen to hear Steve and Shawn discuss what it takes to build trust over ti...

In this episode, host Shawn FitzGerald chats with Mike Wagner of White Rabbit Group to dive deep into the messy human side of leadership.

Mike unpacks what leadership really means—and why it’s more about practice than position. He also walks through the four foundational habits every leader needs, how to build trust through regular feedback, and why so many businesses unintentionally set their leaders up to fail. If you’ve ever wondered how to create a stronger leadership culture without adding layers of complexity, this conversation is a must-listen. Spoiler: it starts with one-on-ones and a will...

Networking often gets a bad rap, conjuring images of sales pitches, shallow transactions, and overwhelming social pressure. But as Danny Beyer —a financial advisor, mayor, author, and seasoned networker—shares, it doesn’t have to be that way. From busting the myth that networking is just about collecting business cards, to building authentic relationships one meaningful conversation at a time, Danny reveals practical tips to make networking feel natural and rewarding.

Whether you’re an introvert dreading your next business mixer, or simply want to be more intentional about growing your professional circle, this episode will inspire you to e...

Welcome to another episode of Intentional Change, the podcast dedicated to guiding business owners and leaders through the challenges of growth, technology, and change with purpose and clarity.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of business communication with Shawn FitzGerald, a communication solutions consultant at Level Up Media Interactive.

Shawn, who also co-hosts this podcast with Joshua McNary, brings over 30 years of experience in live video production and corporate communications. Together, they explore how intentional change can significantly impact business communication and media practices. Sean shares insightful stories from his career, shedding...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Intentional Change," hosted by Shawn FitzGerald. In this episode, we dive deep into the convoluted world of business technology with our guest, Joshua McNary, a seasoned business technologist. If you're a business owner who's feeling overwhelmed by the rapid evolution of tech tools or struggling to see the return on your tech investments, this is the conversation you need to tune into. Joshua shares his insights on how to strategically integrate technology into your business operations, avoid costly tech pitfalls, and ensure your tech decisions are aligned with your business goals. He also...