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I Need To F***ing Talk To You

Ken Cameron & Russell Stratton

Do you want to f***ing improve individual and team performance in your workplace? Do you think mediocrity f***ing sucks and you shouldn"t have to put up with it? Do you aim to be more than a good boss and aspire to be a great leader? Then join Ken and Russell for thoughtful and at times f***ing irreverent conversation on the topics of leadership and organizational culture. Sometimes difficult conversations suck, but you need to have them. Sometimes you may even need to have them with yourself. On

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00:42:27

129 - Growth Isn't Always F-ing Comfortable With Amy...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, Ken and Russell sit down with Amy Lenius, a coach, speaker, and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University. Amy’s path into coaching began with her own story of resilience—rebuilding her health and identity after years of chronic illness. That journey taught her that true growth isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always worth it.Today, Amy helps people define success on their own terms and create lives that feel genuinely fulfilling. Her powerful perspective and practical

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00:50:36

128 - Mining for the f-ing diamonds within with...

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2025/11/04

This week, Ken and Russell sit down with Pradeepa Narayanaswamy — Leadership Coach, TEDx Speaker, Author, and self-described diamond miner for leaders.Pradeepa’s journey is anything but ordinary. From being one of only 12 women selected out of 55,000 applicants to join tech giant Infosys in India, to becoming known as a “team whisperer” who could shift energy and unlock hidden potential, she’s built a career around helping leaders discover the brilliance within themselves.Today, as the founder of

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00:46:09

127 - Finding Your F-ing Narrative Edge with Dr. Rod...

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2025/10/21

In a world full of corporate buzzwords, AI-generated fluff, and leadership jargon that could put a caffeinated squirrel to sleep, real storytelling cuts through like a hot knife through the B.S.Our guest this week, Dr. Rod Berger, has made a career of doing exactly that. As the author of The Narrative Edge, Rod is a strategic storyteller, keynote speaker, and media contributor whose 4,000+ interviews span the globe—from Magic Johnson to heads of state, and even an audience with Pope Francis.Rod

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00:55:22

126 - Building a F-ing Inclusive Team Culture with...

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2025/10/07

In this episode, I sit down with Faith Clarke, bestselling author of Parenting Like a Ninja, team effectiveness specialist, and culture designer. Faith works with small business teams to redefine work ecosystems for post-pandemic humans who want to do work better. On Instagram, she describes herself as an Organizational Health and Inclusive Teams Specialist. Autism Activist. Author. MamaBear. Ride or Die Friend.Together, we dive into the messy, real-world challenge of building an inclusive team

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00:51:36

125 - Leading Change When No One Wants to F-ing Move,...

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2025/09/23

If you’ve ever tried to lead a team where the executives aren’t on the same page and resistance to change is the norm—then this this week, Dusty Gulleson, has been there—and knows exactly how to turn the chaos into clarity. As CEO and Owner of eResources, Dusty specializes in aligning leaders, simplifying technology, and driving meaningful transformation in organizations that need it most. Whether he’s in the boardroom or the bourbon tasting room, his approach blends humility, sharp strategic

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00:58:04

124 - Speaking Your Audience’s F-ing Language with...

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2025/09/09

In this episode of I Need To F**ing Talk To You*, we sit down with Richard Levy, founder and CEO of Sophera Marketing, joining us all the way from the UK. Richard brings a wealth of experience in building and enhancing brands through every marketing channel, having led high-performing teams across the UK, EMEA, and North America for major organizations including GE, Santander, First National, and MoneyGram.Our conversation is wide-ranging—covering what it takes to lead across international,

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01:07:37

123 - Save Your F-ing Drama For Your Mama with...

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2025/08/26

In this episode, Russell sits down with Charlie Sheppard—Professor of Leadership, Organizational Development Consultant, transformational coach to CEOs, and author of Save Your Drama For Your Mama.Charlie shares how his unique blend of behavioral science, leadership expertise, and systems design helps individuals and organizations unlock peak performance. From navigating high-stakes union-management negotiations to building cultures that foster lasting change, Charlie brings insights that challenge

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00:48:20

122 - Backward Design for F-ing Academic and Life...

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2025/08/12

In this episode, Ken and Russell sit down with Nathaniel A. Turner—a captivating Renaissance man who turned childhood adversity into a blueprint for extraordinary academic achievement. Nathaniel shares his signature Backward Design life template, the very strategy that helped his son secure over $10 million in scholarships and admission to elite universities. He walks us through how families can use these same tools, techniques, and mindsets to set up their children (and themselves) for breakthrough

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00:40:14

121 - From Lexus Launch to Lean Leadership: F-ing...

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2025/07/29

In this episode, Ken and Russell sit down with lean strategy expert Mark Reich to explore how Hoshin Kanri drives organizational alignment, leadership growth, and innovation. Drawing on 23 years at Toyota—including product planning in Japan during the Lexus launch and leading North American Hoshin Kanri—Mark shares practical lessons for translating strategy into daily practice and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.Links:Book: Managing on Purpose: Using Hoshin Kanri to Develop Strategy,

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00:42:50

120 - Optimizing F-ing Revenue, Not Just Hype – With...

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2025/07/15

In this episode, we sit down with revenue optimization expert Matthew Stafford, who brings over eight years of focused experience helping ecommerce businesses scale smarter and faster. As a key strategist at BGS (Build Grow Scale), Matthew talks about his personal journey from concrete, to t-shirts, to ecommerce consulting and shares what truly moves the needle in ecommerce — and the mindset shifts that help online business owners grow in revenue, profit, and sustainability.Connect with Matthew

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00:45:18

119 - Butterfly Goo and Other F-ing Metaphors for...

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2025/07/01

In this episode of “I Need To F*ing Talk To You,”** Ken Cameron sits down with Rachel Burr — executive coach, leadership consultant, and author of Butterfly Goo: The Down and Dirty Truth of Transformation. With over 20 years of experience and a sharp sense of humour, Rachel helps leaders navigate the squishy, messy middle of change — the part no one likes to talk about but everyone has to go through.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Difference Between Being Direct and Being a Jerk: Rachel

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00:44:31

118 - Retaining F-ing Great Employees with Ken Rusk

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2025/06/17

Double your Ken in this episode! Host Ken Cameron speaks with Ken Rusk, blue-collar entrepreneur, bestselling author of Blue-Collar Cash, and host of the Comfort, Peace & Freedom podcast.Ken shares the story of a tough conversation early in his career when one of his top employees told him they were planning to leave. Instead of trying to convince them to stay for the sake of the business, Ken took a different approach: he put the employee’s goals ahead of his own. That decision sparked a powerful

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00:46:58

117 - Transforming F-ing Homelessness with Sandra...

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2025/06/03

In this episode, Ken and Russell sit down with Sandra Clarkson, President & CEO of The Calgary Drop-In Centre, one of North America's largest homeless shelters. Sandra has dedicated her entire career to the nonprofit sector, working both on the front lines and on the funding side, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the sector. At The DI, Sandra lead a major strategic shift to a housing-focused model. Sandra shares insights into the challenges of implementing

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00:53:39

116 - Sobriety, Strategy, and Speaking the Hard Truth...

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2025/05/20

On this episode of I Need To F**ing Talk To You*, we’re joined by David Greer—entrepreneurial coach, angel investor, and author of The Wind In Your Sails. With more than 40 years of experience building and guiding high-growth businesses, David brings unmatched depth—but it’s the personal story he shares today that hits the hardest.David opens up about the most difficult conversation of his life: a brutally honest talk with his coach about his drinking. That moment changed everything. It led to 16

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00:54:22

115 - The Adults Are Back In The F-ing Room with...

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2025/05/06

In this candid episode, Russell speaks with Monica Harris, Executive Director of the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR). They discuss the implications of identity politics and dive into the turbulent reaction following peak “woke” policies and the inevitable backlash of post-DEI initiatives demonstrating Newton’s third law—"Every action has an equal and opposite reaction".Monica explains how, in these polarized times, “the adults have re-entered the room.” She offers her unique

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00:49:17

114 - From Automation to F-ing Awkward Conversations:...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of I Need To F**ing Talk To You*, we sit down with Neil Twa, CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, a powerhouse behind launching and scaling successful Amazon FBA brands. Neil brings 17+ years of entrepreneurial wisdom and shares a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most difficult conversations he’s ever had as a leader in the fast-paced world of e-commerce.Neil opens up about navigating a tense situation with a business partner that put trust, strategy, and long-term goals to

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00:47:08

113 - Let’s Elevate Your F-ing Potential with Diane...

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2025/04/08

In this episode of "I Need To F***ing Talk To You," Ken Cameron sits down with Diane Taylor, Founder and Principal Consultant of Glow Leadership. With over 30 years of professional experience across various industries, Diane is a speaker, strategic leadership coach, and facilitator. Her first book, "Elevate Potential: A Conscious Approach to Success," debuted as a #1 Bestseller in Hot New Releases and Leadership. What You'll Learn in This Episode:The Importance of Conscious Leadership: Diane shares

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00:49:51

112 - Sometimes you need to f-ing bitch, whine & moan...

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2025/03/25

In this candid episode, we sit down with Yosi Kossowsky—a seasoned coach with over 17 years of experience and a 30+ year multinational career. Yosi has held top leadership roles including Chief Technology Officer and Senior Director of Talent Management, and he now leads K-Tor Consulting. His deep insights into global leadership and the modern hybrid business environment make for a compelling conversationFrom Technical Expert to Leader:Yosi discusses his personal journey transitioning from being a

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00:53:26

Re-Release: AI Is Here for F-ing Good, with Israel Beck

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2025/03/11

We're excited to reissue this episode featuring Israel Beck—titled "AI Is Here for F-ing Good, with Israel Beck"—to mark the relaunch of his company, CraticAI.Israel Beck is an entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant whose life took a transformative turn about seven years ago during a night out in San Francisco. That pivotal encounter with an AI company sparked a passion that has since driven his journey. Today, Israel is at the helm of Cratic, a tech startup that blends artificial intelligence with

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00:49:41

Re-Release: The F-ing Future of Economics with Todd...

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2025/02/25

Ever wondered what an economist actually does? (And let’s be honest, who hasn’t?) Then you absolutely need to F-ing listen to this episode!We’re diving into the archives to revisit our conversation with Todd Hirsch—author, VP/Chief Economist at ATB Financial, and host of The Future Of … podcast. Todd breaks down the art and science of economics, reveals the best film featuring an economist as a lead character, and shares how to forecast effectively.Should economics and storytelling be hardwired

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