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The Executive Connect Podcast

The Executive Connect Podcast

This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal

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42:41

The Future of Work Is Already Here | Carlee Wolfe

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2026/01/19

The future of work is not coming someday. It is already reshaping how leaders think, decide, and grow.In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Carlee Wolfe, a transformation leader who has guided organizations through hypergrowth, crisis, and reinvention at Hyatt Hotels, Under Armour, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Carlee brings a grounded, human perspective to leadership in a rapidly changing world where uncertainty, AI, and constant disruption are

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33:51

Why Retirement No Longer Works for Today’s Leaders |...

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2026/01/17

Why does retirement feel more like a threat than a reward for today’s leaders?Executives are living longer, staying sharper, and still want to contribute but the traditional retirement model was never designed for this reality. In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Anne deBruin Sample, CEO of Navigate Forward, to unpack why retirement has become a broken system for modern leaders and what a better next chapter actually looks like.They explore why

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28:09

Why Oil and Gas Still Power the World | John Casiano

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2026/01/14

What actually powers modern life, and why does oil and gas still matter more than most people realize?In this episode of Executive Connect, host Bryan Hancock sits down with John Casiano, an independent consulting geologist based in San Antonio, to unpack how geology drives oil and gas investments, energy security, and the global economy. John explains how petroleum geology works in real terms, from identifying source rocks to understanding pay zones, fracking, and horizontal drilling.The

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36:37

Leading Under Pressure: Identity, Resilience, and...

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2026/01/13

What if burnout isn’t a personal failure but a broken system?In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa sits down with Michael Allison, a Marine and Purple Heart recipient turned entrepreneur, to unpack what it truly means to lead under pressure.Michael shares how battlefield experiences shaped his approach to leadership, why clarity and conviction matter more than charisma, and how founders and executives can build identity-driven systems that prevent burnout before it starts. This

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25:49

How Great Leaders Handle Hard Conversations | Jen Hardy

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2026/01/12

Avoiding hard conversations might feel safer, but it quietly limits growth, trust, and leadership effectiveness.In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Jen Hardy to unpack why difficult conversations trigger fear at a nervous system level and how leaders can learn to regulate themselves before trying to influence others.Jen shares her journey from results-driven athletic coaching to emotionally intelligent leadership, explaining why vulnerability is not

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36:37

Leadership Is Not What You Say. It Is How You Make...

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2026/01/08

Leadership is not just about vision, strategy, or charisma. It is about the emotional footprint you leave behind.In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with leadership strategist and cultural transformation expert, Founder & CEO of A3 Culture Lab, Andrea Wanerstrand to explore why emotional awareness is now one of the most critical leadership skills.Andrea explains how leaders unintentionally create stress, confusion, and fear through tone, energy, and emotional

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37:01

How Smart Investors Use Real Estate to Build...

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2026/01/06

What if chasing individual real estate deals is actually increasing your risk?In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Bryan sits down with Mike Zlotnik to break down how experienced investors think about real estate as part of a long-term portfolio strategy, not a one-off deal strategy.Mike explains how cap rates really work, why portfolio construction matters more than deal hunting, and how rising interest rates have reset commercial real estate pricing. They also explore why real estate

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33:17

Rebuilding Empathy in an AI-Driven World | Dr. Ginger...

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2026/01/05

What happens when technology moves faster than our ability to understand one another?In this episode of Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug speaks with Dr. Ginger Carlson, founder of the Multarity Project, about the growing empathy deficit and how artificial intelligence can be used to reconnect people rather than divide them.Dr. Carlson explains how guided dialogue, diverse perspectives, and AI-powered visualizations are helping individuals and organizations build deeper understanding,

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30:24

Why Marketing ROI Is Broken And How AI Fixes It |...

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2026/01/01

Is marketing really driving revenue or just generating reports no one trusts?In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provolytics, to unpack why marketing ROI has become one of the biggest trust gaps inside modern organizations. Jeff explains how fractured data, outdated attribution models, and over-reliance on clicks have caused finance teams to lose confidence in marketing performance.They explore how AI-powered modeling is helping

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44:19

AI Ethics, Empathy & the Future of Work | Dr. Ayesha...

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2025/12/30

Is AI helping your business grow or quietly putting it at risk?In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Dr. Ayesha Khanna, one of the world’s leading voices on artificial intelligence, ethics, and human-centered innovation. Ayesha explains why AI is not a strategy but an accelerant, and why leaders must start with purpose, governance, and trust before adopting new tools.This conversation explores how ethical AI actually drives growth, why replacing humans

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40:00

The Real Reason Leaders Feel Lost (And How to Reclaim...

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2025/12/29

What if the success you keep chasing on the outside is actually pointing you back inward?In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Martine Cohen, a former attorney turned transformative coach and author of No More Layers. After a life-altering car accident forced her to rebuild everything from the inside out, Martine discovered why identity, performance, and leadership break down when we lose connection to who we truly are.Together, they explore why high performers

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37:34

Why Discipline Beats Motivation Every Time | Corey...

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2025/12/26

What if motivation is not the problem and discipline is the missing piece?In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Corey Dissin, high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and author, for a raw conversation about discipline, accountability, and building real freedom. Corey breaks down why motivation culture keeps people stuck, how leaders confuse movement with progress, and what it actually takes to build a brand, business, and life that produces results.This

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39:50

How Entrepreneurs Scale Smarter, Automate Faster, and...

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2025/12/25

Entrepreneurship is harder than anyone admits. In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Anthony Franco shares the real truth behind building, scaling, and exiting companies in an AI-driven world.Anthony has founded seven companies and successfully exited six. He breaks down how founders can scale smarter with AI, avoid common leadership blind spots, and prepare their business for a future exit without burning out or losing control. From the rise of solo founders to AI-first frameworks like

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31:13

The Power of Clear Communication in an AI-Driven...

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2025/12/22

How do leaders communicate clearly, build trust, and stay human in a world moving faster than ever?In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Loretta Tarozaite, founder of Loretta Today and a leading communication strategist for executives and high-growth organizations. Loretta shares how leaders can cut through noise, align teams, and create messaging that actually resonates with people, not just algorithms.Drawing from her background in journalism, tech, and

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36:06

The Smart Way to Scale Your Company | Lon Welsh

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2025/12/18

What if building long-term wealth in real estate was less about picking properties and more about constructing the right portfolio strategy?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with veteran real estate investor, brokerage founder, and capital allocator Lon Welsh to unpack what it really takes to build durable wealth through real estate across market cycles. From scaling one of Colorado’s largest independent brokerages to launching Ironton Capital and raising nearly $100

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44:51

How High Earners Can Legally Slash Taxes With Oil and...

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2025/12/16

What if one of the most powerful ways to reduce taxes, protect wealth, and generate cash flow has been hiding in plain sight for over 100 years?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with respected tax strategist Ed Lyon and Summit Ventures CEO Mark Elliott to break down why oil and gas remains one of the most effective tax strategies available to high-income earners, business owners, and investors. They explain how direct participation in energy projects allows investors

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28:43

Why Do So Many Small Business Hires Fail — And How...

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2025/12/15

In this episode of Executive Connect, small business hiring expert Jamie Van Cuyk joins host Melissa Aarskaug to reveal why finding the right person for your team isn’t about passion or personality, it’s about skill, fit, and clarity. Jamie shares her journey from corporate to consulting and breaks down exactly where business owners go wrong when they hire, even if the candidate looks “perfect” on paper. You’ll learn why defining your ideal candidate before you post the job is essential, how to

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35:46

Why Most Families Lose Their Wealth by the Third...

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2025/12/11

Think a will is enough to protect your legacy? What if it’s the fastest way to lose everything you’ve built?In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug welcomes Andrew Hall, estate attorney, entrepreneur, and co-founder of York Howell and COREnology™. Together, they unpack why 70% of families lose their wealth within three generations, and how that trend can be reversed.Andrew shares how wealth is quietly eroded through division, taxes, poor planning, and lack of purpose. He explains

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36:39

Why Rich Investors Don’t Buy Oil Stocks | Mark Elliott

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2025/12/09

Why do the wealthiest investors skip oil stocks and go straight to owning the wells?In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Mark Elliott, CEO of Summit Ventures and general partner at Gauntlet Ventures, to unpack how direct ownership in oil and gas has been kept behind closed doors—until now.With 25+ years of experience across high-growth startups and investments in names like SpaceX and Epic Games, Mark explains how real wealth is created when you own production,

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34:10

Leadership Isn’t About Control: The New Rules for...

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2025/12/08

Why do so many leaders burn out trying to do it all, and what if leadership didn’t have to be that way?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with leadership mentor and speaker Valarie Sandjivy, who believes great leaders aren’t born, they’re shaped by life. Valerie shares her powerful story of being unexpectedly thrown into high-stakes roles, moving countries, and becoming a business leader and coach, all while learning how to lead without losing herself.She breaks down

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