Episode 456 – The Future of AI Still Depends on Human Connection with Lars Helgeson
AI is changing business faster than ever, but the real advantage still comes from people. I had the pleasure of talking with Lars Helgeson, entrepreneur, technologist, and author of CRM for Dummies, about how customer relationship management, artificial intelligence, and patient education are reshaping the way businesses and healthcare providers serve people. Lars shares how […]
Episode 455 – Why the Best Leaders Flip Between Grit and Empathy with Tommy Brown
Great leaders know when to push and when to pause. That balance sits at the heart of my conversation with former college basketball coach Tommy Brown. Tommy shares how growing up with dyslexia and ADHD helped build the grit that shaped his career but also taught him that toughness alone is never enough. You will […]
Episode 454 – The Truth About Dog Behavior That Most Owners Miss with Hanne Grice
Every animal is telling you something. The real question is whether you’re paying attention. I sit down with animal behavior expert Hanne Grice to explore what our pets reveal about trust, stress, communication, and even ourselves. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience, Hanne explains why behavior is never random, why outdated dominance theories continue […]
Episode 453 – Why Open-Minded People Build Unstoppable Lives with Helmut Stapel
A life filled with curiosity can take you further than you ever imagined. I sit down with German journalist, author, entrepreneur and media expert Helmut Stapel to explore how childhood curiosity, world travel, creativity and a willingness to take risks shaped an unstoppable life. From growing up in a village of just 700 people to […]
Episode 452 – AI and Leadership Without Losing the Human Touch with TC Cooper
Sometimes the path you planned isn’t the one that leads to your greatest impact. I sit down with executive coach and former international lawyer TC Cooper to explore why being unstoppable isn’t about following a perfect career path. Growing up in rural South Carolina before studying at Columbia Law School and building a 25-year legal […]
Episode 451 – The Hard Truth About Financial Freedom with Christopher Maritz
From sanding boats and watching his fingerprints disappear to building a future through digital marketing and entrepreneurship, Christopher Maritz shares the hard lessons that shaped his unstoppable mindset. Growing up in South Africa, Chris experienced life across different financial realities, from comfort to uncertainty, which fueled his determination to create long-term financial security for his […]
How to Onboard a Blind Employee the Right Way: A Guide from Someone Who’s Been There
How to Onboard a Blind Employee the Right Way: A Guide from Someone Who’s Been There Onboarding a blind employee accessibly means providing screen-reader-compatible software, accessible documentation, and clear verbal orientation protocols from day one — not as accommodations, but as standard inclusive practice. I’ve been blind since birth, and I’ve spent decades navigating workplaces […]
Best Practices for Accessible Workplace Communication
Best Practices for Accessible Workplace Communication Accessible workplace communication means designing every message, meeting, and document so that all employees — regardless of ability — can fully participate, contribute, and lead. Michael Hingson has built a career proving this is a competitive advantage, not a compliance checkbox. I’ve been blind since birth, and I can […]
Episode 450 – From Fear to Focus with Michael Ison
A narrowing field of vision became the very thing that sharpened Michael Ison’s purpose. In this conversation, I talk with author, ghostwriter, and educator Michael Ison about growing up in a large Appalachian family, living with retinitis pigmentosa, and learning how to prepare for a future with less sight but more determination. Michael shares how […]
The Biggest Mistakes Employers Make When Supporting Blind Workers
The Biggest Mistakes Employers Make When Supporting Blind Workers The biggest mistakes employers make when supporting blind workers are assuming incompetence, skipping direct conversation, over-accommodating without listening, and treating inclusion as a compliance checkbox rather than a cultural commitment. I’ve been blind since birth, and I’ve spent decades working in corporate environments where well-meaning employers […]
Episode 449 – Addiction Recovery, Resilience, and an Unstoppable Life with Eric Fisher
The lessons that shape us often come from the places we never planned to go and the challenges we never expected to face. In this conversation, I speak with Eric Fisher about the experiences that shaped his approach to mental wellness, resilience, grief, and personal growth. Eric shares how martial arts taught him balance, self-control, […]
Blindness Inclusion vs. General Disability Inclusion at Work: What’s the Real Difference?
Blindness Inclusion vs. General Disability Inclusion at Work: What’s the Real Difference? Blindness inclusion at work requires specialized non-visual workflows, screen reader optimization, and tailored productivity tools — not the generic disability checklists that broad inclusion programs typically provide. I’ve been blind since birth, and I can tell you from decades of experience that being […]











