Transformation Station Leadership Podcast

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By: Adrienne Benton

Welcome to Transformation Station — your go-to podcast for building unshakable resilience and creating powerful personal change. Each episode brings you inspiring stories, practical tools, and expert insights to help you rise, adapt, and thrive through life’s challenges. Plug in, power up, and transform from the inside out.Fueling resilient leadership—one transformation at a time.”

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TSLP Season 4 Ep. 25 Stop the Over Work Cycle
#25
Today at 8:00 PM

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🎙️ Stop the Overwork Cycle | Transformation Station Leadership Podcast with Dr. Melanie Gray Busy does not always mean productive. And overworking is not a sustainable leadership strategy.

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Melanie Gray to discuss how leaders can break free from the overwork cycle and create healthier, more sustainable habits for success.

If yo...


TSLP Season 4- Break Free From Stuck
#24
Last Saturday at 1:00 PM

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: Break Free From Stuck with Polish Peter Kolat
Sometimes the greatest barrier to growth isn’t lack of potential, it’s staying trapped in the same mindset, patterns, and limitations.

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Polish Peter Kolat to discuss how leaders and individuals can break free from stagnation and move forward w...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 23- Faith-Filled Leadership
Last Thursday at 10:00 AM

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🎙️ Transformation Station Leadership Podcast
What happens when faith, purpose, and strategy come together in leadership?

Join me and Zachary Parker for a powerful conversation on Faith-Driven Strategist and Organizational Leader. In today's fast-paced world, leaders need more than strategy alone. They need clarity of purpose, unwavering values, and the courage to lead authentically.

Learn more about Zachary:
LinkedIn: https://www.l...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 22- Life Beyond the 9-5
#20
06/08/2026

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: Life Beyond the 9–5 with Caleb Matthews
What if success was about more than just surviving the workweek? #Entrepreneurship #LifeBeyondThe9to5

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Caleb Matthews to explore what it means to create purpose, freedom, and fulfillment beyond the traditional 9–5 mindset. This conversation is for leaders, professionals, and dreamers who know they...


TSLP Season 4 Ep.21- Thriving Under Pressure
06/04/2026

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BONUS EPISODE: Thriving Under Pressure – Step One: Thriving 

Many leaders have learned how to survive pressure.

They keep showing up.

Keep producing.

Keep carrying responsibility.

Keep pushing forward.

But surviving and thriving are not the same thing.

In this bonus episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, Adrienne Benton kicks off the...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 20- Leading at the Speed of Threat
06/03/2026

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In this episode, I’m joined by Bob Fabien “BZ” Zinga,  former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Santa Clara University, U.S. Navy Reserve Information Warfare Commander, cybersecurity executive, and transformational leader with decades of experience leading in high-pressure environments.

As technology evolves, AI expands, and organizations face increasing uncertainty, leaders must learn how to lead with clarity, resilience, adaptability, and strategic vision...


TSLP Season 4 Episode. 18- Champions Don’t Panic
#18
06/03/2026

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: Champions Don’t Panic with Cameron Magee
In this powerful episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Cameron Magee to discuss what separates champions from everyone else when pressure rises, uncertainty hits, and challenges intensify. #LeadershipDevelopment #GrowthMindset

Champions are not fearless, they are trained to stay grounded, disciplined, and intentional when others panic. #Resilience #MentalStrength


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 19- Unintentionally Set Leaders Up To Fail
#19
06/03/2026

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🎙️ New Episode | Unintentionally Set Leaders Up To Fail with Michael DeLisser
Sometimes the greatest obstacles leaders face are not intentional attacks—but unnoticed patterns, assumptions, and habits that quietly position them for frustration, confusion, or missed opportunities.

In this insightful episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Michael DeLisser for a powerful conversation about how leaders can unknowingly become “u...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 17- The Burden of Leadership
#17
05/30/2026

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🎙️ New Episode | The Burden of Leadership with Dr. Jacqueline Campbell


Leadership is often celebrated for its influence and impact—but behind the responsibility, many leaders quietly carry pressure, emotional weight, and expectations few people fully understand.

In this meaningful episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jacqueline Campbell for an honest conversation about The Burden of Leader...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 15- Stop–Drop–Roll: A Smarter Way to Lead Under Pressure
#15
05/30/2026

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🎙️ New Episode | Stop–Drop–Roll: A Smarter Way to Lead Under Pressure with Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Pressure is inevitable in leadership but panic doesn’t have to be. 

In this powerful episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey for an insightful conversation on how leaders can respond to pressure with clarity, steadiness, and intentiona...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 16- The Think-Make Gap
#16
05/30/2026

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: The Think-Make Gap with JL Heather
Great ideas are everywhere but breakthroughs happen when leaders turn ideas into action.


In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with JL Heather to discuss The Think-Make Gap — the space between strategy, creativity, and actual execution. 

This conversation is packed with practical insight for leaders, entrepre...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 13- Unhealed Betrayal Impacts
#13
05/22/2026

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We dive into how past experiences of betrayal, whether personal or professional can shape how leaders show up, often creating guardedness, over control, or difficulty trusting others. Dr. Debi shares transformative insight on recognizing these patterns, healing from them, and leading from a place of strength, clarity, and emotional resilience.

This conversation is a must-listen for leaders who want to build healthier relationships...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 14- The Art of Pivoting
#14
05/22/2026

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🎙️ New Episode | The Art of Pivoting with Dr. Rahul R. Prasad
Leadership is not about avoiding change, it’s about learning how to navigate it with clarity, resilience, and intention.

In this powerful episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rahul R. Prasad to explore The Art of Pivoting, how leaders can adapt, evolve, and move forward when ci...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 12- Lessons from the C-Suite
#12
05/15/2026

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: Lessons from the C-Suite with Daria Rudnik
What does it truly take to lead at the highest levels of an organization?


In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Daria Rudnik to unpack powerful leadership lessons learned from the C-Suite , where vision, pressure, strategy, and decision-making intersect daily.

This conversation is packe...


Season 4 Ep. 11- Leadership Isn’t Complicated, So Why Is It So Hard?
#11
05/12/2026

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If leadership is built on simple principles, clear communication, trust, consistency, and connection...why does it feel so difficult to practice, especially under pressure?

In this insightful Season 4 episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Kathy Eastwood to unpack the real reason leadership often feels harder than it should. We explore how stress, constant demands, and burnout can quietly de...


Season 4 Ep 10- The Supplement Spiral
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05/12/2026

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🎙️ Are you doing all the right things for your health, yet still feeling depleted?

In this eye-opening Season 4 episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Beth Mielbrecht to unpack the truth behind the Supplement Spiral, why so many high-performing leaders are taking more, doing more, and still not feeling better.

We explore how quick fixes can distract from fou...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 9- Discipline Beats Motivation, Every Time
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05/08/2026

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🎙️ Season 4 | Discipline Beats Motivation, Every Time with Stanley Bronstein
What if the biggest shift in your leadership doesn’t come from doing more but from thinking differently?

In this impactful Season 4 episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Stanley Bronstein to dive into why mindset truly matters in leadership, growth, and long-term success. We explore how your thinking shapes yo...


Season 4 Ep. 8- Your Inner Compass
#8
05/07/2026

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🎙️ Season 4 | Your Inner Compass with Anil Erkan
In a world full of noise, pressure, and constant demands, the most powerful leadership tool isn’t external, it’s internal.

In this meaningful Season 4 episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Anil Erkan to explore what it truly means to lead from your inner compass. We dive into how self-awareness, values, and...


TSLP Season 4 Ep 7- Mindset Matters
05/01/2026

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Season 4 |  Ep. 6. Mindset Matters
What if the biggest factor shaping your leadership, decisions, and results isn’t external, it’s your mindset? #mentalhealth #mindset

In this powerful Season 4 episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Kenneth Wyche to explore why mindset truly matters in leadership and life. We dive into how the way you think influences how you lead, h...


TSLP Season 4 Ep 6- The Power of Personality
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04/23/2026

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: The Power of Personality with Eric Gee
Your personality is not just who you are,  it’s how you lead, communicate, and influence others every single day.

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Eric Gee to explore how understanding personality can transform leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and communication.


We dive int...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 5- Fixing the Pipeline
#5
04/22/2026

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: Fixing the Pipeline with Dr. Sharma
If your results are inconsistent, the problem may not be your team it may be your pipeline.

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sharma to break down what it really takes to fix, strengthen, and scale your pipeline for sustainable growth.

We explore how m...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 4- Drama vs Leadership
#4
04/10/2026

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How much of what’s draining your team is actually the work and how much of it is the drama around it?

In this compelling Season 4 episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Charles Sheppard for a real conversation on the difference between drama and leadership. We unpack how emotional reactivity, assumptions, blame, and unnecessary tension can quietly derail trus...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 3- Beyond Communication
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04/09/2026

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What if communication isn’t actually the problem?

In this powerful Season 4 episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Diane McDowell for a conversation that goes deeper than communication strategies and surface-level fixes. Together, we explore what’s really happening beneath the tension, silence, and “walking on eggshells” so many leaders and teams experience.

This episode uncovers the hidden...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 2- Never Start With Why
#2
04/06/2026

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What if one of the most common leadership phrases we hear is actually leading us in the wrong direction?

In this thought-provoking episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with David Ask to explore the powerful idea: Never Start With Why. Together, we unpack why leaders can sometimes become so focused on purpose statements and big-picture messaging that they overlook...


TSLP Season 4 Ep. 1- Effort Over Results
#1
04/06/2026

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What if the real measure of leadership success isn’t the outcome but the consistency, discipline, and mindset behind the effort?

In the Season 4 premiere of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Quinn Magnuson for a powerful conversation on why great leaders focus on effort over results. Results matter, but lasting growth, resi...


TSLP Season 3. Ep. 42- Reviving Your Business Momentum
03/25/2026

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🎙️ New Episode | Reviving Your Business Momentum with HR Huntsman
Have you ever felt like your business or leadership journey has stalled even after seasons of strong progress? 

Growth plateaus can be frustrating, but they are often powerful signals that it’s time to rethink strategy, refocus priorities, and lead differently.

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 42 - The Hidden Threats Killing Your Team
#42
03/23/2026

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🎙️ Not all threats to performance are obvious, some are quietly eroding trust, engagement, and results from the inside out.

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, host Adrienne Benton sits down with Sherry Yellin to uncover the hidden threats that leaders often miss, even when metrics look good on paper.

This conversation dives into the unseen dynamics that drain teams...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 41 Stay Aligned
#41
03/16/2026

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🎙️In leadership, pressure is inevitable, misalignment doesn’t have to be. #ResilientLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast,  I sit down with Loren Richmond to explore what it means to stay aligned as a leader when demands are high, expectations are heavy, and clarity feels hard to hold onto.

This conversation dives into how leaders can remain grounded...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 40 Unlocking Potential
#40
03/03/2026

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🎙️Great leaders don’t just drive performance,  they develop people. #leadershippotential #leadershipdevelopment 

In this episode of Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m honored to be joined by Colonel Heather Cotoia, United States Marine Corps (Retired) for a powerful conversation on Unlocking Potential: How Leaders Develop People Without Burning Them Out.

Col. Cotoia (RET.) brings a wealth of experience in leading high-performing teams under...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 39 The Winners Way
#39
03/03/2026

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🎙️ The Winner’s Way with Christ Majer

What does it really mean to lead like a winner?

In this powerful episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Christ Majer to explore what he calls “The Winner’s Way”, a mindset and discipline that goes beyond talent, titles, or temporary success.

We dive into the habits, resilience, a...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 38 - Beyond the Grind
#38
02/20/2026

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Hustle culture promises success but often delivers exhaustion.

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I sit with Elyssa Stephenson to explore what it truly means to lead beyond the grind. This conversation challenges the belief that constant pressure, overwork, and sacrifice are the price of leadership success.

Together, they unpack how leaders can achieve meaningful impact without burning...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 37- Non-Profit Board Service
#37
02/17/2026

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🎙️Serving on a non-profit board isn’t just an honor it’s a responsibility that requires clarity, commitment, and purpose.

In this episode of Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, Carlee Wolfe joins us for an insightful conversation on non-profit board service what it truly entails, how leaders can serve effectively, and why strong governance is essential for mission-driven impact.

If you’re considering...


TSLP Season 3- Ep. 36 Second Chair Leadership
#36
02/12/2026

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🎙️ Not every leader sits in the first chair but some of the most influential leadership happens 
just beside it.

In this episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, host Adrienne Benton sits down with Dr. Toussaint Williams to explore the realities, challenges, and quiet power of second-chair leadership.

Get your copy of Dr. Williams Book, How to be Scottie in Michae...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 35- Reduce The Chaos
#35
02/09/2026

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🧭🔥If you’ve ever felt like you're leading through noise, distractions, or constant overwhelm,  this episode is for you. I sat down with Harrison Tash, founder of Organizational Rebel, to talk about how leaders can cut through the chaos and make clear, values-driven decisions, even in high-pressure environments.

Learn more about Harrison:
Website:https://www.consultlivingwater.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/har...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 33- Soulful Leadership
#33
02/02/2026

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What does it mean to lead with both strength and soul?

In this powerful episode of the Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by Camilla Calberg, a global leadership coach who’s redefining what it means to lead with authenticity, presence, and purpose.This conversation is for leaders who are ready to stop performing leadership… and start embodying it.

Learn more a...


🎙️ Bonus Episode: Legacy in Leadership
#34
02/02/2026

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🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Legacy in Leadership

What will people carry forward because you led?

In this short Bonus episode, we dive into what it truly means to build a leadership legacy that lasts beyond titles, roles, or assignments. Legacy isn’t created in one defining moment, it’s shaped through the everyday choices we make again and again.

✨ I sha...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 32 Leading Teams With Septemics
#32
01/31/2026

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💬 What’s one recurring challenge you see in your team that might actually be a system or pattern issue? #SystemsThinking #Septemics #TeamLeadership

🎙️What if the challenges you’re facing as a leader aren’t about people — but about patterns?

In this episode of Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, Jim Marshall joins us to explore Leading Teams with Septemics a powerful way of understanding th...


TSLP Season 3- Personal Branding: Leadership Presence
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01/28/2026

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💬 What’s one word you want people to associate with your leadership and does your current brand reflect that? #PersonalBranding #LeadershipPresence

🎙️Your personal brand is already speaking the question is whether it’s saying what you want it to say. #ExecutiveBrand

In this episode of Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, Victoria Pelletier joins us for a powerful conversation on personal branding what it really me...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 30 Stuck At Success
#30
01/25/2026

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🎙️From the outside, everything looks great.
From the inside, something feels… stuck.

In this episode of Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, Zoe Thompson joins us for an honest and insightful conversation on being “Stuck at Success” that moment when achievement no longer brings fulfillment and forward momentum feels elusive.

If you’ve reached milestones but feel like there’s more you’re meant to do, t...


TSLP Season 3 Ep. 29- 5 Quintessential AI Skills
#29
01/21/2026

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🎙️ As AI continues to reshape how we work, lead, and create, one question matters more than ever: What skills will keep humans indispensable?

In this episode of Transformation Station Leadership Podcast, Stephanie Sylvestre joins us to explore the quintessential human skills that matter most in an AI-driven world the capabilities that technology can’t replace and leaders can’t afford to ignore.

This...