The Executive Connect Podcast

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The Executive Connect Podcast Executive Connect is a leadership and business podcast for operators, builders, and executives focused on real-world execution, growth, and long-term value creation.

Hosted by Melissa Aarskaug, the show brings together founders, investors, and senior leaders to unpack what actually works across business strategy, wealth building, AI, and leadership. These are not theoretical conversations. Each episode is grounded in experience, hard-earned lessons, and practical insight from people actively building, scaling, and investing.

From navigating complex markets to leading teams, allocating capital, and adapting to technological change, Executive Connect explores how high-performing leaders think, operate, and make decisions in real environments.

If you are building a company, leading a team, or designing your next chapter, this podcast will challenge how you think and help you move with greater clarity and intention.

Episode Date
How Technical Experts Become Confident Leaders, Build Strong Teams, and Prepare for Growth | Christian Muntean
Jul 20, 2026
Why Most AI Pilots Stall Before Production | Kristi Pihl
Jul 16, 2026
How Leaders Actually Make AI Work Inside Real Organizations Instead of Chasing Hype | Emily Lewis-Pinnell
Jul 14, 2026
How Entrepreneurs Reinvent Themselves, Charge What They’re Worth, and Grow Without Burning Out | Sasha Eburne
Jul 13, 2026
Why High Performers Burn Out Before They Break Through | Dr. Ryan Gottfredson
Jul 09, 2026
Why Digital Identity Fails Without Trust | Jeff Mahony
Jul 07, 2026
How Voice AI Helps Companies Preserve Expertise, Train Faster, and Support Neurodiverse Teams | Derek Crager
Jul 06, 2026
Why Expertise Alone Does Not Create Influence | Dr. Laura Sicola
Jul 02, 2026
How Founders Scale Without Burning Out, Delegating the Wrong Way, or Losing Control | Chris Prenovost
Jun 30, 2026
How Leaders Build Belonging, Inclusion, and Human-Centered Culture in the Age of AI | Anastasia Boone Talton
Jun 29, 2026
Why Smart Business Owners Choose Employee Ownership | Matt Middendorp
Jun 25, 2026
Building Tech That Serves, Not Just Scales | Preston Zeller
Jun 23, 2026
How Emotional Intelligence Fixes Broken Workplace Culture | Jevon Wooden
Jun 22, 2026
How To Lead Through Sovereignty, Risk, and Reinvention | Dominic Ortiz
Jun 18, 2026
How To Scale Without Losing Yourself | Warren Coughlin
Jun 16, 2026
Why Healthy Habits Don’t Stick and How To Change That | Cynthia Terrell
Jun 15, 2026
How Family Offices Build Wealth That Lasts | Ron Diamond
Jun 11, 2026
How To Use AI Without Exposing Your Data | Hunter Jensen
Jun 09, 2026
Why Wealthy Families Use Life Insurance Very Differently | Michael Malloy
Jun 08, 2026
Why Smart Investors Still Make Bad Decisions | Barry Ritholtz
Jun 04, 2026
The Hidden Risk of a Stable Job | LuRae Lumpkin
Jun 02, 2026
How To Build What You’re Not Qualified For | Scott Robins
Jun 01, 2026
Cash Flow Secrets for Scaling Fast Without Running Out of Money | Karl Maier
May 28, 2026
How Wellness Builds Better Leaders | Jeff Zwiefel
May 26, 2026
Why Workplace Dysfunction Is a Leadership Problem | Heather Hilliard
May 25, 2026
The Startup Stage No One Warns You About | Eric Samson
May 21, 2026
Franchising Your Business Without Getting Burned | Brittney Lincoln
May 20, 2026
What Great Leaders Do When No One Is Watching | Debra Nutton
May 18, 2026
The 20% That Actually Scales a Company | Loic Potjes
May 14, 2026
Why Success Feels Empty and What To Do Next | Gregory Russell Benedikt
May 12, 2026
How To Rewire Your Subconscious Mind for Success | Dr. Alain Salas
May 11, 2026
How The Best Off-Market Deals Get Done | Himanshu Singh
May 07, 2026
The Hidden Job Market and How Executives Actually Get Hired | Dr. Jeremy Gartner
May 05, 2026
How to Turn Adversity Into a Leadership Advantage | Patrick Engasser
May 04, 2026
Why AI Needs Business Value First | Irving Wladawsky-Berger
Apr 30, 2026
How Smart Investors Think About Angel Investing | Marcia Dawood
Apr 28, 2026
Why Smart Companies Start Small Before They Scale Big | David Solomon
Apr 27, 2026
The Simple Path to Wealth | JL Collins
Apr 23, 2026
Private Equity’s New Edge Is Operational Intelligence | Dustin Williams
Apr 21, 2026
The Career Shift From Burnout to Alignment | Rachel Spekman
Apr 20, 2026
Breaking Boxes and Building What Matters | Betsy Pepine
Apr 16, 2026
How To Lead Human And AI Teams | Nikki Barua
Apr 14, 2026
How To Build A Culture People Actually Want To Work In | Joan Hibdon
Apr 13, 2026
How To Make AI Actually Pay Off | Kavita Ganesan
Apr 09, 2026
If AI Can Replace Your Job, It Should: What Leaders Must Do Next | Daniel Hindi
Apr 07, 2026
How Leaders Can Prevent Burnout and Perform Better | Garrett Wood
Apr 06, 2026
Executive Communication Secrets | Elie Jacobs
Apr 02, 2026
How to Manage Up, Build Influence, and Grow Your Career | Andrea Wasserman
Mar 31, 2026
How To Communicate Clearly Under Pressure | Jen Mueller
Mar 30, 2026
The Emotional Patterns Keeping Leaders Stuck | Zaina Orbai
Mar 26, 2026
Why Sleep Is Costing Your Company Money | Dr. Michael Breus
Mar 24, 2026
How to Scale With Outsourcing and Automation | Kirsten Graham
Mar 23, 2026
Why AI Projects Fail and How Leaders Can Get It Right | Kathleen Walch
Mar 19, 2026
Why Great Operators Win in Oil and Gas | Nathan Calvin
Mar 17, 2026
Clarity Beats Chaos in Leadership | David Prosper
Mar 16, 2026
Succession Planning Starts Earlier Than You Think | Eric Brotman
Mar 12, 2026
Give Me 10 Minutes and I Will Make You More Confident Than 90% of Leaders
Mar 11, 2026
From Burnout to Clarity: Rewiring Founder Performance | Alessandro Grampa
Mar 09, 2026
Scaling Companies with Systems and Community | Eddie Wilson
Mar 05, 2026
Bitcoin Custody, Security, and Smart Digital Asset Investing | Jackson Mikalic
Mar 03, 2026
Mastering Self-Regulation and Resilience for Leadership and Relationships | Michael Ostrolenk
Mar 02, 2026
How High Earners Legally Pay Less Taxes and Build More Wealth | Melanie Sikma
Feb 26, 2026
Resilient Leadership and Authentic Power in the Modern Workplace | Victoria Pelletier
Feb 24, 2026
How Leaders Can Thrive Through Change and Avoid Burnout | Loretta Stagnitto
Feb 23, 2026
How to Turn SEO Into a Revenue Engine for Your Business | Steven Schneider
Feb 19, 2026
High-Impact PR in a Divided Media World: How to Break Through Without Selling Out | Kurt Osenlund
Feb 18, 2026
How to Build a Digital Marketing Strategy That Actually Delivers ROI | Corey Morris
Feb 17, 2026
How Smart Investors Win in Real Estate Cycles and Avoid Costly Mistakes | Brian Burke
Feb 12, 2026
How to Build Customer Loyalty That Drives Revenue and Retention | Shep Hyken
Feb 10, 2026
How to Speak With Confidence and Build Executive Presence | Jill Pavlov
Feb 09, 2026
Why Traditional CRM Is Failing Sales Teams and How AI Is Replacing It | Adam Honig
Feb 05, 2026
Burnout, Reinvention, and Sustainable Success | Adriana Cowdin
Feb 03, 2026
Lead Through Change, Heal Your Triggers, and Build Lasting Influence | Diane Taylor
Feb 02, 2026
Personal Branding Is Leadership | Alan McLaren
Jan 29, 2026
When Technology Outpaces Morality | Wendell Wallach
Jan 27, 2026
Executive Presence Without Pretending | Arjun Buxi
Jan 26, 2026
How Wealthy Investors Diversify Beyond Real Estate | Lane Kawaoka
Jan 24, 2026
The Future of Work Is Already Here | Carlee Wolfe
Jan 19, 2026
Why Retirement No Longer Works for Today’s Leaders | Anne deBruin Sample
Jan 17, 2026
Why Oil and Gas Still Power the World | John Casiano
Jan 14, 2026
Leading Under Pressure: Identity, Resilience, and Systems | Michael Allison
Jan 13, 2026
How Great Leaders Handle Hard Conversations | Jen Hardy
Jan 12, 2026
Leadership Is Not What You Say. It Is How You Make People Feel | Andrea Wanerstrand
Jan 08, 2026
How Smart Investors Use Real Estate to Build Resilient Portfolios | Mike Zlotnik
Jan 06, 2026
Rebuilding Empathy in an AI-Driven World | Dr. Ginger Carlson
Jan 05, 2026
Why Marketing ROI Is Broken And How AI Fixes It | Jeff Greenfield
Jan 01, 2026
AI Ethics, Empathy & the Future of Work | Dr. Ayesha Khanna
Dec 30, 2025
The Real Reason Leaders Feel Lost (And How to Reclaim Yourself) | Martine Cohen
Dec 29, 2025
Why Discipline Beats Motivation Every Time | Corey Dissin
Dec 26, 2025
How Entrepreneurs Scale Smarter, Automate Faster, and Exit Stronger | Anthony Franco
Dec 25, 2025
The Power of Clear Communication in an AI-Driven World | Loretta Tarozaite
Dec 22, 2025
The Smart Way to Scale Your Company | Lon Welsh
Dec 18, 2025
How High Earners Can Legally Slash Taxes With Oil and Gas | Ed Lyon
Dec 16, 2025
Why Do So Many Small Business Hires Fail — And How Can You Get It Right the First Time?
Dec 15, 2025
Why Most Families Lose Their Wealth by the Third Generation and How to Stop It | Andrew Howell
Dec 11, 2025
Why Rich Investors Don’t Buy Oil Stocks | Mark Elliott
Dec 09, 2025
Leadership Isn’t About Control: The New Rules for Leading in a Changing World | Valarie Sandjivy
Dec 08, 2025
Machine Superintelligence, DNA Editing & The Future of Work | Jamie Metzl
Dec 06, 2025
How Agentic AI Gets Work Done Without You | Mayuri Jain
Dec 04, 2025
Why 50% of Family Businesses Fail, and How to Make Sure Yours Doesn't | Lowell Mora
Dec 02, 2025
The Truth About Bad Management: Why Most Training Fails (And What Actually Works) | Tara Landes
Dec 01, 2025
Why SEO Is Dying and What AI Recommends Instead | Mike Montague
Nov 30, 2025
Women, Wealth & Confidence - How to Build Financial Freedom on Your Terms | Michelle Taylor
Nov 27, 2025
Flexible Leadership Strategies for Remote and Hybrid Teams in 2025 | Kevin Eikenberry
Nov 25, 2025
How to Build an Elite Organization That Actually Scales | Michael Erath
Nov 24, 2025
How to Scale a Startup Without Burning Cash
Nov 24, 2025
Why Authenticity Is the New Leadership Superpower | Amanda H. Young
Nov 20, 2025
The Smart Way to Scale Your Company | Mark Elliott
Nov 19, 2025
The Hard Truth About Selling, Scaling, and Surviving a Business Exit | Glenn Poulos
Nov 17, 2025
How AI Is Redefining Business and Life | Marnie Wills
Nov 14, 2025
The Future of Marketing Is Autonomous with Josh Payne
Nov 11, 2025
How to Stop Procrastinating and Prevent Burnout | Chris Abdey
Nov 10, 2025
How to Scale Without Losing Control | Bill Flynn
Nov 07, 2025
Why Entrepreneurs Struggle to Retire (and How to Fix It) | Matt Ruttenberg
Nov 05, 2025
Weaponize Your Workplace: How to Build Unstoppable Teams | Dr. Herman S. Jr.
Nov 04, 2025
How Businesses Can Protect Wealth and Beat Inflation | Tillman Holloway
Oct 30, 2025
AI Ethics, Empathy & The Future of Work | Yuying Chen-Wynn
Oct 28, 2025
How to Build a Strong HR Foundation as an Entrepreneur | Vicky Brown
Oct 27, 2025
Why High Earners Stay Broke (And How to Escape the Trap) | Chris Miles
Oct 23, 2025
How AI Is Preserving the Legacy of Women Leaders | Kristin Thomas
Oct 21, 2025
How to Build Unshakable Trust in Leadership | Darryl Stickel
Oct 20, 2025
From Underdog to Unstoppable: How to Command Your Message and Build an Empire with Jeremy Ryan Slate
Oct 16, 2025
Why Hustle Culture Is Breaking You (And How to Fix It) | Jennie Blumenthal
Oct 14, 2025
How Remote Teams Are Fixing Healthcare’s Burnout Crisis | Beth Lachance
Oct 13, 2025
How to Stop Coasting and Take Control of Your Life | Chris Robinson
Oct 09, 2025
Curiosity Always Beats Passion: The Real Secret Behind 100 Patents with Ajay Malik
Oct 08, 2025
Lead AI, Don’t Let It Lead You with Shashank Kapadia
Oct 06, 2025
From T+1 to T0: Blockchain’s Real Value in Capital Markets with Renee Berman
Oct 01, 2025
How to Turn Connections into Opportunities with George Dubec
Sep 29, 2025
The #1 Reason Your Team Training Isn’t Working
Sep 24, 2025
How To Go From Chaos To Calm with Dr. Janet Polach
Sep 22, 2025
Generative AI: A Bigger Shift Than the Internet? with Collin Graves
Sep 17, 2025
The #1 Mistake Owners Make When Selling Their Business with John Martinka
Sep 15, 2025
Uncertainty Isn’t A Threat… Its Greatest Competitive Advantage with Scott Stirrett
Sep 08, 2025
How to Learn AI in 30 Days: A Leader's Guide to the Human Touch (feat. Lori Mazor)
Sep 03, 2025
Clients on Demand: How Seth Greene Turned 300 Cold Calls a Day Into a 7-Figure Agency
Sep 01, 2025
M&A Red Flags That Can Kill Your Deal (and How to Avoid Them)
Aug 28, 2025
Why Your Team Needs to Fail More: Product Leadership & Psychological Safety | Brooke Huling (CPO)
Aug 25, 2025
Nitric Oxide: The Hidden Key to High Performance, Longevity & Leadership
Aug 21, 2025
AI is Coming for Your Job: A Leader's Guide to Automation (feat. Ron Green)
Aug 13, 2025
A Cybersecurity Expert's Guide to Communication in Marriage (The Lasagna Story)
Aug 05, 2025
Emotional Mastery: Leadership Lessons from a Physicist-Turned-Coach
Jul 30, 2025
AI in Cybersecurity: Why 75% of Teams Can't Spot a Cyber Attack
Jul 23, 2025
The Silent Skill: How Active Listening Unlocks Leadership Success
Jul 16, 2025
Self-Directed IRAs: How to Invest in Real Estate, Startups, and More
Jul 09, 2025
Executive Wellness: How to Beat Burnout and Build Resilience (feat. Udo Erasmus)
Jul 04, 2025
Building Team Resilience: A 10-Minute Challenge to Reduce Burnout (feat. Skye Michaels)
Jul 02, 2025
How to Buy a Franchise: The #1 Mistake to Avoid (feat. Cliff Nonnenmacher)
Jun 26, 2025
How to Overcome Burnout and Find Purpose in Your Career
Jun 19, 2025
Solo 401k: A Guide to Tax-Free Real Estate Investing
Jun 12, 2025
Oil & Gas Sales Strategy: How to Build a CEO Mindset (feat. Justin Vandenbrink)
Jun 05, 2025
Startup Advice: The Harsh Truth About Why Most Startups Fail (feat. Paul O'Brien)
Jun 01, 2025
CXO Leadership Secrets: How to Lead with Authenticity & Impact (feat. Simon T. Bailey)
Jun 01, 2025
Oil & Gas Investing: A Billion-Dollar Plan B (feat. Lee Novikoff)
Jun 01, 2025
Conscious Leadership: How to Turn Your Passion Into a Business (feat. Michelle Pecak)
May 10, 2025
Sustainable Energy Careers: A Woman in STEM's Guide to Leadership (feat. Yogashri Pradhan)
Apr 30, 2025
High Performance Without Burnout: A Leader's Guide to Sustainable Success (feat. Whitney Faires)
Apr 24, 2025
Oil & Gas Investing: How to Profit from the Texas Oil Boom (feat. Ted Smith)
Apr 24, 2025
The CEO Problem: A Guide to CEO Coaching, Resilience, and Dysfunction
Apr 24, 2025
Managing Global Engineering Teams: A Leader's Guide to High Performance (feat. Fernando Paz)
Apr 02, 2025
Oil & Gas Tax Advantages: A Guide to IDCs, Wealth & Risk (feat. Don Hosmer)
Mar 29, 2025
What Are Alternative Investments? A Beginner's Guide to Wealth Building (feat. Roland Wiederaenders & Sarah Florer)
Mar 24, 2025
Eco-Friendly Bitcoin Mining: Is Texas the New Crypto Capital? (feat. Lee Bratcher)
Mar 17, 2025
LinkedIn for Leaders: A Guide to Personal Branding & Team Performance (feat. Joseph Franke III)
Mar 17, 2025
How to Invest in Oil & Gas: An Expert's Guide to the Energy Market (feat. Ted Smith)
Feb 27, 2025
The Future of Journalism: AI, Misinformation & The Battle for Truth (feat. Katy Katopodis, Judy Sandison & Qaanitah Hunter)
Feb 27, 2025
Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Up & Unlock Your Potential | Elaine Lin Hering Interview
Feb 27, 2025
Intuition in Business Decision Making: A Skeptic's Guide (feat. Fran Gallagher)
Feb 27, 2025
Mental Toughness for Leaders: An Athlete's Guide to Elite Performance (feat. Tanya Friedlander)
Feb 27, 2025
A CEO's Guide to Leadership Development: How to Build High-Trust Teams
Jan 29, 2025
How to Reinvent Your Career: A Woman's Guide to Leadership & Purpose (feat. Cynthia Bentzen Mercer)
Jan 29, 2025
Digital Transformation Strategy: A CTO's 7-Step Blueprint for Success (feat. Talila Millman)
Jan 29, 2025
The Sticky Floor Syndrome: How Women Can Break Through in the Workplace (feat. Erica Anderson Rooney)
Jan 08, 2025
How to Build an Innovation Culture: A Leader's Guide to Driving Change (feat. Elizabeth Bieniek)
Jan 08, 2025
Mental Toughness for Women: How to Lead Fearlessly (feat. Sheryl Kline)
Jan 08, 2025
How to Deal with the IRS: A CEO's Guide to Tax Debt & Negotiations (feat. Morgan Q. Anderson)
Dec 18, 2024
How to Build a Personal Brand: A Leader's Guide to Digital Presence (feat. Holly Medwig)
Dec 18, 2024
Leading Under Pressure: An Army Colonel's Guide to High-Stakes Decisions (feat. Damon Wells)
Dec 18, 2024
Perimenopause Symptoms: A Guide to Energy, Focus & Mood for Women Over 35 (feat. Ariel Faulkner)
Nov 21, 2024
How to Scale a Business: A Founder's Guide to Culture & Team Building (feat. Henry Woodman)
Nov 20, 2024
Navy SEAL Leadership Principles for Business Success (feat. Marty Strong)
Nov 11, 2024
How to Build a High-Performing Team: A Guide to Culture & Sales Training (feat. Dr. James Chitwood)
Nov 05, 2024
Neuroplasticity for Anxiety: How to Rewire Your Brain for Success (feat. Kathleen Riley)
Nov 05, 2024
How to Overcome Adversity: Leadership Lessons from a Blind Harvard Exec (feat. Chad Foster)
Oct 22, 2024
Leadership Development for Women: A Guide to "Cowgirl Power" (feat. Gay Gaddis)
Oct 15, 2024
The Truth About AI in Business: Balancing Innovation and Employee Wellness
Oct 15, 2024
Customer-Centric Culture: Keys to Business Success with Chris Hood
Sep 26, 2024
Personal Branding on LinkedIn: A CEO's Guide to Standing Out (feat. Fanny Dunagan)
Sep 26, 2024
FBI Negotiation Techniques for Business Success (feat. Chip Massey & Adele Gambardella)
Sep 16, 2024
How to Deal With Insomnia: A Sleep Coach's Guide for Executives (feat. Morgan Adams)
Sep 04, 2024
What is Fractional Consulting? A Guide for Leaders & Entrepreneurs (feat. Lauren Wambold Patel)
Aug 28, 2024
How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace: A Guide to Resilience Leadership (feat. Dr. Mary Donohue)
Aug 21, 2024
What is Values-Based Leadership? A Guide to Faith & Authenticity (feat. Dr. Denise Patrick)
Aug 15, 2024
How to Become an Angel Investor: A Guide to Startups & Due Diligence (feat. Gary Forni)
Aug 05, 2024
Recovering from Burnout: A Guide to Redefining Success (feat. Brooke M. Dukes)
Jul 23, 2024
The Future of AI in Recruitment: A Guide to Talent Strategy (feat. Dave Fox)
Jul 17, 2024
How to Raise Capital for a Startup: A Guide to Angel Investing & Micro VCs (feat. Hall Martin)
Jul 17, 2024
How to Improve Team Communication: A Leader's Guide to Human Connection (feat. Jason Anthoine)
Jul 17, 2024
Beyond the Hype: A CMO's Guide to AI in Marketing
Jul 08, 2024
How to Build a High-Performance Sales Team: A Coach's Guide (feat. Joe Sulima)
Jul 08, 2024
Smart Delegation: The Key to Organizational Growth and Innovation
Jun 15, 2024
Matt McCarthy: A Life of Fulfillment | Dealing With Trauma | Emotional Intelligence
Jun 13, 2024
From Data to Decisions: The Power of AI in Business
Jun 08, 2024
Unlocking Potential: NLP Tools for Leadership Success
Jun 01, 2024
How to Overcome Fear & Create a Positive Mindset
May 28, 2024
Serial Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Risks and Rewards
May 25, 2024
Jacqueline Rinehart: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
May 22, 2024
Intentional Connections: Strategies for Building Strong Communities
May 18, 2024
Motherhood and Executive Leadership: Gender Roles
May 17, 2024
In the Grey Zone: Embracing Ambiguity for Growth
May 11, 2024
Monetizing the AI Revolution: Strategies for Success
May 04, 2024
From Chaos to Cohesion: The Art of Team Building
Apr 27, 2024
Building a Culture of Respect: Strategies for Leaders
Apr 20, 2024
Empowering Connections: Networking Strategies for Success
Apr 13, 2024
Behind the Scenes: Insights Into Executive Hiring Trends
Apr 06, 2024
Maximizing Your Worth: Salary Negotiation Tactics
Mar 30, 2024
Atomic Actions: Small Steps, Big Results
Mar 23, 2024
AI and Leadership: Embracing the Digital Shift
Mar 16, 2024
Mastering the Art of Managing Up: Essential Communication Strategies
Mar 02, 2024
Networking Essentials: Strategies for Professional Growth
Feb 17, 2024
Cybersecurity Pathways: Transforming Crisis into Expertise
Feb 14, 2024
Leadership Insights: Navigating Challenges in Corporate America
Jan 20, 2024
The Art of Transparent Leadership: Strategies for Success
Jan 06, 2024
Flexible Leadership Strategies for Executive Women
Dec 16, 2023
From Olympics to Organizations: The Impact of Storytelling in Business
Dec 02, 2023
Adaptive Leadership: Embracing Fractional Models
Nov 18, 2023
Public Health and Wellness in the Digital Age
Nov 02, 2023
You Can’t Lead From Behind a Desk
Aug 09, 2023