Experience Leadership - The Small Business Podcast

How Leaders Can Spark Initiative Without Burnout

with Allan Moore

Most organizations are sitting on a gold mine of untapped talent—and they don’t even know it.

Employees feel boxed in. Managers are overwhelmed. HR can’t possibly uncover every hidden skill, curiosity, or ambition inside the building. The result? Motivated people slowly disengage… not because they lack drive, but because they don’t see a door worth walking through.

In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc sits down with international keynote speaker, storyteller, and unapologetic rule-bender Allan James Moore to tackle a deceptively expensive problem: how do you get people to take any step—no matter how small—toward their goals and purpose?

Al introduces his powerful WWPCD mindset — “What Would a Party Crasher Do?” A practical, human approach to career growth that encourages employees to explore opportunities horizontally and vertically without waiting for permission. Because growth doesn’t always come with an invitation.

Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com

About Allan

Allan James Moore is a safety and motivational keynote speaker like no other. A storyteller and career keynote speaker, Moore got his start doing open mics at comedy clubs. He would go on to lead one of the most unique, off-beat careers imaginable, including being an exotic dancer, a professional soccer player, a Mandarin interpreter and translator, a kindergarten teacher and even a hand model among other unique experiences and occupations. He holds a Master of Arts in Leadership degree and has travelled to over fifty countries and worked on four different continents, managing diverse workforces in both English and Mandarin, and has held leadership positions in safety for more than twenty years at Fortune 500 companies such as Stanley Black and Decker and Wood Group. 

Connect with Allan

allanjamesmoore.com 

About Your Host, Marc Haine

Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach, Marc Haine, will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you'll be able to support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistency of customer experience across your brand. 

 

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Why Leaders Must Rethink Talent Development in the Age of AI

with Melissa Jenner

Most organizations don’t have a retention problem… they have a misdirected growth problem.

In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we tackle one of the most misunderstood—and expensive—leadership challenges in business today: why the wrong people leave, and the wrong people stay.

Thrive HR on 12 May at 2pm MT a webinar on“How to adapt your workforce to AI” - all are welcome, here is link to register https://my.demio.com/ref/BYmTTlq6tTYf...  Attendees will have an opportunity to receive a free audit of their workforce and opportunities.

About Melissa Melissa

Jenner is the Founder of ACTVO®- the world’s first Ai-enabled Career Navigation System, designed for self-directed people and teams. The problem it solves? How to independently improve your performance, build new skills on the job, see what you’re next job or gig should be - and how to mobilize and move jobs & careers easily - in a workforce adapting to AI. She’s a former Global Leader in Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft and Barclays, based across 3 continents (US, UK & Australasia) with lived leadership experience in Fintech, Banking, Government Services, Design & Marketing. Latterly she has spent the past decade turning a ‘side-hustle’ into two successful businesses - Start Now and Actvo. Through these businesses she has worked with thousands of people worldwide - professionals and organizations on how to design effective career strategies, pivots, design new businesses, guided workforce transformation, and turned her highly effective methodology & IP for Career Design, into a fully digital, AI-guided process offered to the market to democratize access to career guidance/coaching - for a starting price of $10 per month. Melissa is also the Author of Emotional Leadership and a Leading voice on the intersection of careers, identity, and the future of work in the age of AI. She spends her time between the mountains of Queenstown in NZ’s spectacular Central Otago, and in Denver / Boulder - Colorado’s emerging Startup hubs.

Connect with Melissa

https://www.actvo.ai/

melissa@actvo.ai   / melissa-jenner-actvo   Website: https://www.actvo.ai/ Personal Website: http://www.meljenner.com/ Substack: https://meljenner.substack.com/

 

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You Didn't Hire the Wrong People. You're Just Destroying the Right Ones

with Allison Al-Khemia

Most leaders don’t have a hiring problem. They have a clarity problem.

In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with Allison Al-Khemia, Executive Advisor and creator of the Holographic Model of Leadership™, to unpack why team underperformance, disengagement, slow decision-making, and even revenue plateaus may have less to do with bad hires and more to do with unresolved leadership pressure.

Check out Allison's session on April 29th: What Got You Here Will Cripple You There™" on how to grow effectively without working harder: https://www.alchemywithallison.com/wh...

Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com

About Allison

Allison Alkhemia is an executive advisor to founders and senior leaders navigating complexity, growth, and high-stakes decision-making. With 22 years of coaching under her belt, she is the creator of the Holographic Model of Leadership™ — a framework built on the principle that whatever is unresolved in a leader gets distributed outward through everything they touch, and amplified by growth. Her work focuses on reducing leadership drag, helping organizations clarify authority, distribute decision-making, and move forward without sacrificing standards or control. Since 2021, Allison has advised leaders across professional services, medical, finance, fintech, and nonprofit environments. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her three sons.

Connect with Allison

www.allisonalkhemia.com
Allison Carney Baker (Al-Khemia) - LinkedIN
@alchemywithallison - IG

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Why Systems Matter More Than Talent in Business Growth

with Scott Abbott

Most businesses don’t fail overnight—they slowly drift into inconsistency, misalignment, and stalled growth.

In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc sits down with Scott Abbott, founder, CEO, executive coach, and 4X best-selling author, to unpack how leaders can build, run, and scale a great company—while still living a fulfilling life.

Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com

About Scott

Scott likes to think of himself as an architect, builder, and custodian of prosperous and resilient companies, leadership, and growth. With regard to his skills and credentials, he has 35+ years of experience and expertise launching, operating, buying, and selling great companies. Along the way, Scott has raised $35M+ in venture capital (with 3 successful exits) and has been honoured to lead teams that generate billions in sales, serve thousands of clients, and hire hundreds of employees. 

He is honoured to be a finalist for an E&Y Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Inc. 5000 Winner, Entrepreneur in Residence at Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, Fast Company Executive Board Member, and authored 4 best-selling books: BOS-UP, BOS-UP Moments, Level-UP, and The Co+Factor. As for his current vocations: he has the joy and privilege for being a Founder & CEO, Business and Executive Coach, Angel Investor, and Board Member. Through his companies Straticos and BOS-UP, Scott has personally consulted and advised 100s of organizations, and facilitated 1000s of individual coaching sessions.

Connect with Scott

What is your website URL? 
 www.leadwithscott.com 
@scottabbottabc

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Episode 296: Why Your Business Stopped Growing (And You Didn’t Notice)

with Kevin Lawrence

Most businesses don’t fail because they make one big mistake. They fail because they slowly drift.

One quarter looks okay. Then another. Then suddenly—growth stalls, momentum disappears, and nobody can quite explain why.

 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with Growth Advisor Kevin Lawrence to unpack why companies stop scaling—even when they have smart leaders, strong teams, and solid products.

We explore the hidden forces that quietly pull organizations off track, the early warning signs most leaders miss, and the psychology that derails growth long before the numbers show it.

Kevin shares practical frameworks from his work with companies scaling from tens to hundreds of millions, including the powerful “4 Forces of Growth” model, and what it truly means to operate as a Growth CEO.

Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com

About Kevin

KEVIN LAWRENCE has spent three decades cracking the code on how to keep companies growing. Working side-by side with CEOs and leadership teams across North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Europe, he has developed a proven approach to help companies go from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. His insights are born from hands-on experience. Kevin is the author of Your Oxygen Mask First, a book that equips high-performing executives with seventeen powerful habits to drive sustainable growth while managing stress, protecting their mental health, and staying resilient under relentless pressure. He was a key contributor to Scaling Up (Mastering the Rockefeller Habits 2.0). His latest book, The 4 Forces of Growth: Defy the Odds and Keep Your Company Scaling, is the must have guide to becoming a leader with impact far beyond the balance sheet, helping you to keep your company evolving and create a legacy that matters. Based in Vancouver, Canada, he leads Lawrence & Co, a boutique firm of growth advisors.

Connect with Kevin

 www.lawrenceandco.com
kevin@lawrenceandco.com
  / coachkevinlawrence  
Twitter: @lawrenceandco1
Instagram: @lawrenceandcoadvisors

 

 

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PR for Small Business: What Actually Works

with Steve Turner

Most businesses think PR means getting featured in the media.

And that misunderstanding is costing them thousands.

In this episode of Experience Leadership, Marc sits down with public relations expert Steve Turner to unpack the real role of PR—and why most companies get it completely wrong.

If you’ve ever invested in publicity, hired a PR firm, or tried to “get your name out there”… only to see little or no return, this conversation will hit close to home.

Steve shares what effective PR actually looks like, why publicity alone doesn’t build trust, and how even small businesses can create strategic campaigns that generate long-term credibility and growth.

With over 30 years of experience and clients ranging from small businesses to global brands like Northwestern Mutual and Tony Robbins, Steve breaks down the five must-haves of a successful PR strategy—and the costly mistakes most leaders don’t even realize they’re making.

If you’re serious about building a brand people trust—not just recognize—this episode is a must-watch.

Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com

About Steve

Steve Turner is the Principal and Owner of Solomon Turner PR, an award-winning public relations firm based in St. Louis that has been recognized as one of the top PR firms in the region for 17 consecutive years. With more than 30 years of experience, Steve has helped organizations of all sizes—from small businesses to global brands—build credibility, strengthen their messaging, and achieve meaningful, long-term results through strategic public relations.

Over the course of his career, Steve has worked with notable clients including Northwestern Mutual, Coldwell Banker, SSM Healthcare, and Tony Robbins. He is a frequent contributor to major media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, PR Week, NPR, and the Los Angeles Times, and has been recognized as a “Rockstar Publicist” by Authority Magazine. His work consistently bridges the gap between smart strategy and real-world execution—something many organizations struggle to achieve.

Steve is also the author of PR That Works: Real Strategies. Real Campaigns. Real Results., a practical guide built on real case studies from his career. Through his writing, speaking, and consulting, he helps business leaders understand how to use PR the right way—not as a quick hit of publicity, but as a long-term strategy to build trust, credibility, and brand strength.
 

Connect with Steve

https://solomonturner.com, https://getprthatworks.com 
  / steveturnerpr  ,  
  / steveturnerpr  , 
Steve Turner (@steveturnerpr) / X

 

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How Great Leaders Build the Next Version of Their Business

with Ash Seddeek

Most leaders are stuck… not because they lack talent, but because they’re too busy managing today to design tomorrow.

They’re optimizing processes, tweaking systems, and sitting in back-to-back meetings—while the future of their business quietly drifts further out of reach.

🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we tackle one of the most expensive blind spots in business: the inability to clearly envision—and execute—the next level of transformation.

My guest, Ash Seddeek, a Leadership Communication Strategist and Executive Presence Expert, shares powerful frameworks that help leaders break out of reactive mode and step into visionary leadership.

We explore:
 • The Tension Index and how it reveals the gap between where you are and where you should be
 • The TIE Model to uncover transformational opportunities across your business
 • The concept of Exponential Value Moments (EVMs)—small shifts that create massive impact
 • And why the best leaders become Chief Excitement Officers, not just operators

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder but not moving forward… this episode will show you how to stop managing the present—and start building the future.

Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com

About Ash

Ash Seddeek is the Founder and CEO of the Executive Greatness Institute, where he helps executives,
founders, and leadership teams communicate with conviction, clarity, and presence. A two-time Fulbright Scholar, Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach, and bestselling author, Ash has coached leaders at Cisco, Google, Uber, HPE, and Sprinklr to deliver powerful strategic narratives that inspire action and accelerate transformation. He holds an MBA from Santa Clara University with executive education from Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB. Ash also founded Intelligent Context AI, an incubator for AI-driven ventures, including YamaPay and Mivante. His mission: help leaders find their voice, tell their story, and realize their boldest ambitions.

Here is the info about the strategic leader planner https://www.lulu.com/shop/ash-seddeek...

Connect with Ash

www.executivegreatness.com
www.communicatewithclarity.co
www.leadeffectively.co 

ash@connectwithash.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashseddeek

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The Knowledge Drain: What Happens When Senior Employees Retire

with Dr. Andi Simon

Every business leader knows people eventually retire.

What most leaders don’t realize is that when someone walks out the door… they take decades of experience, relationships, judgment, and cultural memory with them.

And most organizations aren’t ready for that moment.

In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with Dr. Andi Simon, corporate anthropologist and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants, to unpack the hidden business risks of retirement.

Too many companies treat retirement like an HR paperwork process. But the reality is far bigger. When senior people leave, organizations often lose critical tacit knowledge — the unwritten “how things really work” inside the business.

The result?

• Customer relationships weaken.
  Leadership pipelines wobble.
  Teams lose confidence.
  And productivity quietly dips.

Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com

About Andi

Dr. Andi Simon is a corporate anthropologist, CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants, and a globally recognized expert on culture change, leadership transitions, and business growth.
With over two decades of experience helping organizations rethink how they operate, Andi brings a unique lens to business strategy — blending anthropology, behavioral science, and Blue Ocean Strategy to uncover what truly drives performance.
She has conducted more than 500 strategy workshops worldwide, guiding companies in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and professional services through complex transitions — from digital transformation to succession planning.
With over 400 episodes, her podcast, On the Brink with Andi Simon, was ranked 18th among the top podcasts on the topic of Change.
Before founding her firm, she held senior leadership roles in banking and healthcare, where she led major operational turnarounds under intense regulatory and financial pressure.

She is the author of:
On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights
Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business
Women Mean Business

Her newest work, Rethink Retirement: It’s not the end but the beginning of what’s next,  focuses on The Hidden Cost of Retirement for Businesses — helping leaders redesign retirement transitions to protect knowledge, culture, and long-term value.

Connect with Andi

https://www.simonassociates.net
www.andisimon.com
asimon@simonassociates.net

  / andisimon  
   / simonassociatesmanagementconsultants  
https://x.com/Andisamc

 

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How Leaders Can Fix Hybrid Before It Breaks Your Culture

with Ranya Nehmeh

Hybrid work was supposed to be the silver bullet. Instead, it turned into a rubber band—stretching teams thin, snapping collaboration, and leaving leaders holding the pieces. While organizations rushed into “flexibility,” they forgot to redesign the one thing holding their culture together: the office.

🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we sit down with Senior HR Strategist, author, and future-of-work powerhouse Ranya Nehmeh, whose newest book In Praise of the Office argues that the workplace isn’t dead—it’s just misunderstood.

Ranya breaks down:
 • Why hybrid work still isn’t working (and no, it’s not because people “don’t want to come in”)
 • Why engagement is dropping even as flexibility rises
 • How the office—used intentionally—becomes the home base for trust, collaboration, and culture
 • The leadership blind spot that’s costing companies connection, creativity, and performance
 • The future of work models that actually support belonging

You’ll walk away with practical tools to design a hybrid system that WORKS—one based on trust, purpose, and human connection rather than attendance tracking and hope.

If you’re a leader struggling with disengaged teams… or wondering why your hybrid policy is producing meh results… this episode hands you clarity on a silver platter.

Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com

About Ranya

Ranya Nehmeh is a senior HR strategist with expertise in people strategy, HR policy, leadership development, and talent management. She has held key HR roles at the OPEC Fund for International Development in Vienna and the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. She is a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication in Vienna and the author of In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work (2025) and The Chameleon Leader: Connecting with Millennials (2019).
 
Ranya holds a master’s in industrial relations and human resource management from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) and a Doctor of Business Administration from the Swiss Management Center in Zug. Her recent articles, co-authored with Wharton professor Peter Cappelli, include “Hybrid Still Isn’t Working” (Harvard Business Review July/August 2025), “Sustainable Agility: How HR Can Survive the Rapid Pace of Change” (People + Strategy Journal, SHRM, July 2024), “It’s Time to Do Away with ‘Dry Promotions,’” (Harvard Business Review, July 2024) and “HR’s New Role” (Harvard Business Review, May/June 2024 magazine).

Get her book: In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work. 

Connect with Ranya

 www.ranyanehmeh.com
info@ranyanehmeh.com

  / ranyanehmeh  
  / ranyanehmeh  
  / ranya.nehmeh  
   / @ranya.nehmeh  

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Command, Communicate, Carry Out: The Crisis Leadership Formula

with Patrick Hardy

What happens when disaster strikes your business?

Flood. Cyberattack. System failure. Security threat.

Most organizations believe they’re prepared because they have a disaster plan.  But when a real emergency happens, something unexpected occurs: people freeze.

This phenomenon—known as the bystander effect—can paralyze organizations at the exact moment decisive action is needed.

In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc sits down with Disaster Patrick, a crisis response expert known for stress-testing disaster programs in extreme environments.

Patrick shares how leaders can replace outdated disaster plans with something far more effective: an Elite Crisis Team mindset.

About Patrick

Disaster Patrick isn’t your ordinary disaster professional; he stress-tests disaster programs them in the most extreme environments on earth. From performing 28 hours of non-stop CPR to testing engineering limits of Lego Structures in 200-mile-per-hour wind tunnels, he’s the mastermind behind the C3 Method: Command, Communicate, and Carry Out. Through his 'Disaster Lab' on YouTube, he’s helping businesses move beyond the 'red binder' to build elite teams that don't just survive a crisis—they command it.

Connect with Patrick

www.disasterpatrick.com
‪@DisasterPatrick‬ 

 

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