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The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My Friends

Interviews with successful leaders and company founders sharing stories of their career journey, great leadership, and not-so-great. It will help you become a better leader while poking fun at all the crazy shit that happens in corporate America. Hosted by Jeff Pelaccio who has over 40 years of leadership experience for every t-shirt size company - Small (4 employees) to XL (over 1 million employees). Listen, learn, and laugh each week to learn from great leaders from all walks of life.

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69:19

Rich Chungong: From Professional Athlete to Web3...

The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My Friends ·

2026/01/05

Rich Chungong’s (see his bio below) story is anything but linear, and that’s exactly the point. A former professional football player, lifelong gamer, and naturally curious builder, Rich has reinvented himself at the intersection of Web3, AI, gaming, and community-driven innovation.In this conversation, Rich shares how the abrupt pause of the 2020 pandemic forced him to confront a question many athletes and high performers eventually face: What’s next when the identity you’ve always known comes to

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70:19

Todd Ziegler: From Filet Mignon Heists to Blockchain...

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2025/12/29

Todd Ziegler (see his bio below) has seen the trucking industry from angles most people never do, from stolen loads of six-figure filet mignon to the quiet financial mechanics that determine whether carriers survive or fail. And according to Todd, the biggest issue in trucking isn’t drivers, trucks, or capacity. It’s how long it takes people to get paid and how much it costs them to wait.Todd is a seasoned C-suite transportation veteran and the CEO of TCS, a company using blockchain technology to

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27:41

Special Edition: It’s 5 O'clock Somewhere - Holidays,...

The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My Friends ·

2025/12/23

In this December edition of It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere, Marc Shaffer and I wrap up the year the only way we know how by catching up like old friends over a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation that blends business, life, laughter, and reflection.We talk about the blur between November and December, holiday parties, birthdays, book parties (not book launches), and the reality of trying to slow down during the busiest time of the year (including Jeff's Reiki session). Marc shares what he’s learning

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78:24

Building Careers, Not Just Filling Seats: Casey...

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2025/12/22

Casey Wright’s (see his bio below) career has been shaped as much by people and perseverance as by placements and performance. As President and Owner of Chief of Staff KC, he brings nearly two decades of recruiting experience and a deeply relational approach to helping companies and professionals find the right fit far beyond what an algorithm or job board can deliver. The conversation traces Casey’s journey from a football-playing, piano-playing Kansas kid to leading one of the region’s most

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66:28

No Boxes, No Straight Lines: Shannon Nash on...

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2025/12/15

Shannon Nash’s (see her bio below) career doesn’t follow a straight line—and that’s exactly the point. Attorney. CPA. CFO. Board director. Podcast host. Film producer. Zumba instructor. Her journey is a masterclass in saying yes to growth, even when it means rewriting the plan entirely.In this conversation, Shannon shares how growing up between the Midwest and the East Coast, sitting outside law school classrooms as a child, and watching her father blaze a trail into the legal profession shaped her

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77:35

The Sweet Side of Leadership: Lori Tauber Marcus on...

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2025/12/08

Lori Tauber Marcus (see her bio below) has lived a career many only dream about, 24 years rising through the ranks at PepsiCo during the height of the Cola Wars, followed by C-suite roles at The Children’s Place, Keurig Green Mountain, and Peloton. But what makes Lori remarkable isn’t just her résumé. It’s her candor, her humor, and her relentless commitment to helping leaders build workplaces where everyone can thrive.In our wide-ranging conversation, Lori shares stories from her early days

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72:29

From Hog Pens to High Performance: Dr. Lindsay...

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2025/12/01

Lindsay Howerton’s (see her bio below) leadership journey begins long before she coached executives, scaled companies, or became a sought-after fractional COO. It starts with a 10-year-old kid in rural Missouri waking up at 2:30 a.m., layering up against the winter cold, and heading out to tend hogs before school.That grit never left her...it just evolved. Today, Lindsay is a performance coach, operational strategist, and property investor who has helped more than 70 organizations across 35+

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25:41

It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere – Goals, Gratitude, and...

The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My Friends ·

2025/11/25

In this November edition of It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere, Marc Shaffer and I trade year-end reflections, fresh goals, and a few laughs as we wrap up 2025 and look toward the year ahead.Marc kicks things off with a big reveal of his word for 2026 and shares how health, proactivity, and a soon-to-be scheduled executive physical have moved to the top of his priority list. We talk about the value of choosing a “word of the year,” why intentional planning should start long before December, and the role his

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46:30

Faith, Medicine, and the Forgotten: Dr. Nicholas...

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2025/11/23

Dr. Nicholas Comninellis (see his bio below) has lived a life most of us only read about. From treating patients in Shanghai’s charity hospital to serving in war-torn Angola, where soldiers once knocked on his door in the middle of the night, Nicholas has devoted his career to providing care where it’s needed most.Founder and President of the Institute for International Medicine (INMED), he has trained thousands of healthcare professionals to serve vulnerable populations around the world. But his

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56:50

From Pain to Purpose: Chandra Clark on Resilience,...

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2025/11/17

Chandra Clark’s story (see her bio below) is one of courage, compassion, and transformation. From raising her three younger siblings as a child to becoming the inaugural President of the Corey C. Griffin Foundation, Chandra’s life is a testament to turning adversity into impact. In this conversation, she shares how her unconventional path from a childhood in Louisiana to leading major nonprofits across Kansas City and Boston shaped her purpose-driven approach to leadership. We talk about: How

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51:36

Faith, Family, and Finish Lines: Brett Carey on...

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2025/11/10

Brett Carey (see his bio below) has built his life and leadership philosophy around three cornerstones: faith, family, and endurance. As Vice President of Human Resources at The University of Kansas Health System, Brett draws on lessons from his 25+ years at Hallmark Cards, his dedication to triathlon, and his belief that leadership is less about control and more about connection. In this conversation, Brett shares: How small-town values and faith laid the foundation for his leadership

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27:01

Mark Mears on Love at Work: Why Listening, Valuing,...

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2025/11/07

Mark Mears is back on The Corporate Couch to talk about his brand-new book, LOVE@WORK: Creating Communities of Purpose and Belonging for Revolutionary Growth in a New World of Work. In his follow-up to The Purposeful Growth Revolution, Mark makes a bold claim: the key to transforming business isn’t strategy or systems, it’s love.Before you call HR, hear him out. Mark breaks down his new “LOVE” model for leadership: Listen graciously to build trust. Observe generously to invest in

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75:41

Why Minette Norman Believes Real Leadership Starts...

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2025/11/03

What does leadership look like when hierarchy takes a back seat to humanity? That’s the question Minette Norman (see her bio below) has spent her career answering. As the former Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk, she led more than 3,500 engineers across the globe, proving that empathy, trust, and courage can drive performance just as powerfully as process and technology. Today, as a consultant, speaker, and author, Minette helps leaders create environments where people feel safe to

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24:41

Special Edition: It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere –...

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2025/10/29

In this eighth Special Edition of It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere, Marc Shaffer and I raise a glass to reflect on his whirlwind first month after the launch of his debut book, One For All: How to Systemize Kindness, Grow Your Network, and Support Others Like It’s Your Job.We talk about what he’s learned since releasing the book, from reading his own audiobook (“harder than it sounds”) to connecting with students at KU and Mizzou and maybe even starting a friendly campus competition. Marc also shares how

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64:44

Claude Silver: Leading with Heart - How Empathy,...

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2025/10/26

Claude Silver (see her bio below) is rewriting the rules of leadership as the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX. Reporting directly to Gary Vaynerchuk, she’s built a culture rooted in empathy, belonging, and emotional intelligence, proving that leading with heart drives both humanity and performance. In our conversation, Claude shares: The story behind her unconventional career path, from Outward Bound instructor to Gary Vee’s #2. The inspiration behind her new book, Be Yourself at

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63:41

Kristina and Matt Loftus of Rhoback: From a Camper, a...

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2025/10/20

Kristina and Matt Loftus two of the three co-founders of Rhoback are partners in life and in business. As the first married couple to appear together on The Corporate Couch, they share how a college friendship, a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Bunker, and a camper full of polo shirts became the foundation for one of the fastest-growing activewear brands in the country.In this conversation, we cover: How Rhoback was born during business school brainstorming sessions and inspired by their high-energy

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63:51

Kelly Byrnes on Culture, Courage, and the Leadership...

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2025/10/13

Kelly Byrnes (see her bio below) has built a career helping leaders strengthen organizations from the inside out. As the Founder and CEO of Voyage Consulting Group—and a former Chief Talent Officer, professor, and author—she’s spent decades guiding executives through the intersections of culture, leadership, and change. In this conversation, Kelly shares: The surprising lessons she learned from her improv training in Chicago (and how it helps in the boardroom). Why the best leaders still send

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86:01

Blockchain meets Wall Street at the Heartland Digital...

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2025/10/08

In this bonus edition of The Corporate Couch, recorded live at the Heartland Digital Asset Exchange conference, we explore the intersection of blockchain and traditional finance. Join us as we delve into the insights of seven distinguished leaders in digital assets and Web3, including:- Esther George, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City - Danny Baer, Director of Wealth and Asset Management at Meanwhile - - John Squire, General Partner at Blockchange Ventures - Anthony

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58:58

From Bar Napkin to Breakthrough Logistics: Ben...

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2025/10/06

Some companies are born in boardrooms. Others, like Bungii, start over beers at a college bar. Ben Jackson (see his bio below), co-founder and CEO of Bungii, was a college senior at Kansas State when he and a friend came up with a simple idea: “tap a button, get a truck.” Nearly a decade later, that idea has grown into a breakthrough last-mile delivery platform dubbed “DoorDash for big and bulky items.” Under Ben’s leadership, Bungii has expanded into more than 90 major U.S. metros, forged

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62:33

From Hay Bales to Boardrooms: Greg Hamann on Grit,...

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2025/09/29

Greg Hamann’s (see his bio below) story starts on a Maine farm, stacking hay until 11 p.m. as a 12-year-old, and working in his family’s masonry and concrete business before eventually becoming CEO of a precast company. Along the way, he learned the value of hard work, humility, and the importance of thinking before acting, advice passed down from his father that still guides him today.In this conversation, Greg and I dive into: Lessons from leading a company through the 2008–2009 recession and

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