Leaders Lane™

You know you need to be visible — to share your ideas, your expertise, your story — but fear creeps in. What if I’m judged? What if I’m not ready? What if no one cares?Episode 150 marks a milestone — and a conversation every leader needs to hear.In this special episode of Leaders Lane, Carlii Lyon, a global leader in personal branding, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to show up with courage and clarity. She shares why a smaller, loyal audience beats chasing popularity, how to choose your purpose instead of waiting for it, and why building your brand is less about algorithms — and more about authenticity.What You’ll Take AwayWhy your personal brand is the intentional story you tellHow to navigate the insecurities that keep you playing smallThe secret to purpose-driven visibilityHow to create content that connects, not just fills a feedThe power of building a community of true fansInsights from Carlii’s book The Courage to Be and her Mind, Body & Brand frameworkThis isn’t just another conversation about personal branding. It’s your wake-up call to stop hiding, start showing up, and build a brand that reflects the leader you’re becoming.

Struggling to speak with confidence in high-stakes moments? Want to lead meetings, conversations — even your career — with more influence and clarity?In this episode of Leaders Lane, I speak with Dr. Laura Sicola, a global expert in leadership communication and executive presence. Whether you're leading a team, pitching an idea, or stepping into the next level of your career, how you show up verbally and non-verbally matters.Together, we unpack:→ How to command the room — even before you speak→ What it really takes to connect with your audience (clients, teams, execs)→ Why most leaders hit a “linguistic glass ceiling” — and how to break it→ Simple mindset shifts to overcome fear of public speaking→ The three C’s of leadership communication: Command, Connect, CloseThis conversation is packed with actionable tips, relatable stories, and fresh ways to build your confidence and credibility — so you can stop holding back and start leading with impact.If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I want to say, but I’m not sure how to say it so it lands,” — this one’s for you.🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/leaderslanepodcast LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakade Website: http://www.monicakade.com/ Connect with Dr Laura SicolaLaura’s TEDx talk with nearly 7,000,000 views: "Want to Sound like a Leader? Start by Saying Your name Right"Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlaurasicola/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraSicolaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurasicola/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwALinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurasicolaCTA -  Get 2 free chapters of my book: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/2free-chapters/Whole book link: Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice or listen Speaking to Influence on Audible

In this episode of Leaders Lane, I sit down with Genevieve Piturro — a woman who walked away from a high-powered TV marketing career and found her true purpose in pajamas.After a life-changing moment and a quiet question from within — “If this is the next 30 years of your life... is this enough?” — Genevieve left corporate life behind to found the Pajama Program, a nonprofit delivering pajamas and books to children in need across America.We talk about what it really means to lead with love, how hard it can be to ask for help, and why listening to your heart voice is often the bravest step of all. Genevieve shares the four truths of heart-led leadership, and how transformation isn’t always graceful — but always worth it.In our Leaders Lane conversation, Genevieve shared:→ Why she left a “perfect” career to start a nonprofit→ How asking for help became her superpower→ The four truths of leading with love→ And why the world needs heart-led leaders now more than ever!If you’ve ever felt called to something more meaningful, but weren’t sure how to begin — this episode will speak directly to you.🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/leaderslanepodcast LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakade Website: http://www.monicakade.com/ CONNECT WITH GENEVIEVE PITUROWebsite: https://www.genevievepiturro.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievepiturro/Substack: https://genevievepiturro.substack.com/?utm_campaign=email-home&r=ti2xu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenevievePajamaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievepiturro/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@genevievepiturro9950

From fighter jets to AI-powered learning — and the loss that changed everything.What do survival training, business culture, and AI have in common?That’s what I explored with Mike Thompson — a former military trainer, now CEO of one of America’s fastest-growing companies.Mike’s story is extraordinary. He began in advertising. Trained teams in survival with the Air Force. Became a pilot. Built a tech company revolutionizing workforce learning.But what shaped him most… was losing his son.“Life is precious — and we only get one shot to make it matter.”That loss deepened Mike’s perspective on leadership. It became the lens through which he leads his people, builds culture, and shows up with purpose.In this episode, we talk:→ The painful pivot points that shape who we become→ How quiet reflection fuels clarity and direction→ Why culture will always beat strategy→ What AI means for leadership and learning→ And how to stay human in a high-tech worldWhether you're leading a team, navigating personal change, or searching for purpose — this one will stay with you.→ Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube#Leadership #AI #Resilience #GriefToGrowth #PurposeDriven #ModernWorkforce #BusinessCultureFrom fighter jets to AI-powered learning — and the loss that changed everything.What do survival training, business culture, and AI have in common?That’s what I explored with Mike Thompson — a former military trainer, now CEO of one of America’s fastest-growing companies.Mike’s story is extraordinary. He began in advertising. Trained teams in survival with the Air Force. Became a pilot. Built a tech company revolutionizing workforce learning.But what shaped him most… was losing his son.“Life is precious — and we only get one shot to make it matter.”That loss deepened Mike’s perspective on leadership. It became the lens through which he leads his people, builds culture, and shows up with purpose.In this episode, we talk:→ The painful pivot points that shape who we become→ How quiet reflection fuels clarity and direction→ Why culture will always beat strategy→ What AI means for leadership and learning→ And how to stay human in a high-tech worldWhether you're leading a team, navigating personal change, or searching for purpose — this one will stay with you.→ Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube#Leadership #AI #Resilience #GriefToGrowth #PurposeDriven #ModernWorkforce #BusinessCulture🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@LeadersLanePodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/leaderslanepodcast LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakade Website: http://www.monicakade.com/🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@LeadersLanePodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/leaderslanepodcast LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakade Website: http://www.monicakade.com/CONNECT WITH MIKE THOMPSONLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-thompson-9872181/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learner-mobile/

What if your boredom was the key to your next big idea?I spoke to a man who’s stood on volcanoes, fought for patents, and invented a device that’s saved lives at sea.Dr. Robert Yonover is a volcanologist, geochemist — and accidental entrepreneur. But his most powerful tool isn’t tech. It’s creativity.You see, he didn’t invent ocean rescue tech because he wanted to be famous. He did it because he survived a harrowing moment where he almost didn’t come home.In our conversation, he reminded me of something important:Boredom is a gateway to invention.And creativity is not just for kids.We talked on:How a brush with death at sea led to a global inventionWhat AI, survival, and kids’ boredom have in commonThe secret to long-game innovation that most quitters missWhy creativity is the ultimate leadership skillThe childhood mindset that even CEOs need to re-learnWhat nature can teach us about solving real-world problemsHow Dr. Yonover’s streamer device saves lives — and why it almost didn’t get made If you’ve ever stared at a blank page, hit a wall, or felt the tug of a crazy idea you’re not sure is worth chasing — this one’s for you.STAY CONNECTED WITH MEInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/leaderslanepodcast LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakade Website: http://www.monicakade.com/ CONNECT WITH DR ROB YONOVERInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/RobYonoverLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-yonover-732b84/Facebook: http://seerescuestreamer.com/Website: http://seerescuestreamer.com/→ Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and now on YouTube#Leadership #Innovation #Creativity #ProblemSolving #OceanTechnology