Milestone Moments in Business & Leadership

<p>What if every problem you're frantically solving is actually making things worse?</p><p>Vandana Piranek spent 25 years watching brilliant teams pour millions into solutions that missed the mark entirely—until a factory worker with a desk fan exposed the fatal flaw in how we think. After surviving a two-week coma and delivering her TEDx talk three days post-hospital, she decoded what separates leaders who thrive from those trapped in endless problem-solving cycles.</p><p>Here's the unsettling truth: 95% of your daily thoughts are redundant. You're solving problems instead of outcomes. And that perfume manufacturer? They spent millions overhauling their production line when the answer cost less than $20.</p><p>But there's a bigger question nobody's asking—the one Abraham Wald posed during WWII that saved countless lives by looking at what everyone else ignored. What are YOU not seeing?</p><p>The gap between where you are and living limitless isn't about working harder. It's about upgrading your mental operating system. And it starts with one principle most people completely misunderstand.</p><p><strong>Tune in to discover the three principles that transform impossible situations into breakthrough moments.</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Vandana Piranek:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thebookofmight.com">https://thebookofmight.com</a></li><li>LinkedIn: Connect with Vandana Piranek</li></ul><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong></p><p>Subscribe to newsletter for:</p><ul><li>Early access to upcoming episodes and events</li><li>Expanded strategies and resources</li><li>Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support</li></ul><p><strong>Subscribe to the Newsletter:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter</a> <strong>Connect on LinkedIn:</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/</a> <strong>Subscribe on YouTube:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones</a></p><p><strong>For more information, visit:</strong></p><ul><li>Sheila Slick: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheilaslick.com">https://sheilaslick.com</a></li><li>Five Milestones: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">https://fivemilestones.com/show/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://PodToBook.ai">https://PodToBook.ai</a> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</p>

<p>Are you achieving everything on paper but feeling empty inside? What if the very traits driving your success are secretly fueling your burnout—and you can't even see it yet?</p><p>Kassandra Hamilton, leadership and alignment coach and two-time best-selling author, collapsed on her floor after losing three family members, her dog, and her relationship in just months. What she discovered in that moment of surrender contradicts everything we're taught about achievement.</p><p>How does a single word—"abracadabra"—hold the key to reshaping your entire reality? Why do most high achievers refuse to believe they're burned out until it's too late? And what made the "salesiest" approach feel wrong until one simple shift changed everything?</p><p><strong>Tune in to discover the milestone moment that transformed Cassandra's approach to success—and the one practice that makes life "magical again."</strong></p><p>To connect with Cassandra Hamilton, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.readysetrealign.ca">www.readysetrealign.ca</a></p><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong></p><p>Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for:</p><ul><li>Early access to upcoming episodes and events</li><li>Expanded strategies and resources</li><li>Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support</li></ul><p>Subscribe to the Newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter</a> </p><p>Connect with me on LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/</a> </p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones</a></p><p><strong>For more information, visit:</strong></p><ul><li>Sheila Slick: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheilaslick.com">https://sheilaslick.com</a></li><li>Five Milestones: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">https://fivemilestones.com/show/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://PodToBook.ai">https://PodToBook.ai</a> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</p>

<p>What if the visibility strategy you're betting on is actually keeping you invisible?</p><p>Julie Lokun, J.D., went from law school labor pains to building Chicago's premier visibility summit, but her journey revealed a controversial truth that most entrepreneurs refuse to accept. While everyone chases followers and engagement, there's a completely different game being played by those who actually dominate their industries.</p><p>Here's what makes this conversation urgent: Julie works with everyone from Fortune 500 companies to White House insiders, and she's watched countless businesses waste years on the wrong platform. The answer? It's not about posting more. It's about something most people have completely abandoned.</p><p>What happened when she shifted her entire strategy away from what "everyone knows works"? And why does she call social media "the lowest hanging fruit" that actually keeps you stuck?</p><p>Plus, discover what makes Cre8tiveCon different from every other conference you've attended, and why networking might be the only thing you're actually taking home from most events.</p><p><strong>Tune in to discover the earned media secrets that traditional PR has been gatekeeping from entrepreneurs.</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Julie Loken:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://themediacastters.com">https://themediacastters.com</a></li><li>Cre8tiveCon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cre8tivecon.com">https://cre8tivecon.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong></p><p>Subscribe to newsletter for:</p><ul><li>Early access to upcoming episodes and events</li><li>Expanded strategies and resources</li><li>Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support</li></ul><p><strong>Subscribe to the Newsletter:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter</a> </p><p><strong>Connect on LinkedIn:</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/</a> </p><p><strong>Subscribe on YouTube:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones</a></p><p><strong>For more information, visit:</strong></p><ul><li>Sheila Slick: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheilaslick.com">https://sheilaslick.com</a></li><li>Five Milestones: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">https://fivemilestones.com/show/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://PodToBook.ai">https://PodToBook.ai</a> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</p>

<p>What if one question asked to hundreds of podcasters could reveal a million-dollar opportunity?</p><p>Alex Sanfilippo did exactly that at PodFest 2020. After 15 years in corporate aerospace, he walked away with a calculated plan. Today, PodMatch has paid over $1 million in commissions to podcasters on the platform.</p><p>But here's what most people don't know: the single question that started it all, and the four-step framework he used to turn community frustration into a thriving platform.</p><p><strong>Listen now to discover what he asked and why it changed everything.</strong></p><p>To connect with Alex Sanfilippo visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joinpodmatch.com/fivemilestones"><strong>PodMatch.com</strong></a></p><p>Alex is co-author of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://brighterapublishing.com/unscripted-brilliance-podmatch-edition/"><strong><em>Unscripted Brilliance: The PodMatch Edition</em></strong></a>a book that's brave in its honesty, bold in its approach, and brilliant in its execution. Whether you're a podcast host seeking inspiration, an entrepreneur wanting substance over style, or a leader ready to own your authentic voice, this book offers valuable insights wrapped in compelling stories.</p><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong></p><p>Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for:</p><ul><li>Early access to upcoming episodes and events</li><li>Expanded strategies and resources</li><li>Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support</li></ul><p><strong>Subscribe to the Newsletter:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter</a> </p><p><strong>Connect with me on LinkedIn:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/</a> </p><p><strong>Subscribe on YouTube:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones</a></p><p><strong>For more information, visit:</strong></p><ul><li>Sheila Slick: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheilaslick.com">https://sheilaslick.com</a></li><li>Five Milestones: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">https://fivemilestones.com/show/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://PodToBook.ai">https://PodToBook.ai</a> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</p><p><strong>Join PodMatch:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joinpodmatch.com/fivemilestones">https://www.joinpodmatch.com/fivemilestones</a></p>

<p>What if the reason your leadership training never sticks has nothing to do with the quality of the program? Chris Majer—who's trained everyone from U.S. Special Forces to Microsoft executives—reveals the uncomfortable truth: understanding happens instantly, but your body only learns through practice. And practice takes time.</p><p>Why do most adults never actually learn anything new? We're more committed to being comfortable than to changing. Majer shares the exact moment executives realize they've been "practicing being bad" at their own skills, what happened when he put a Fortune 500 leader on a 40-foot pole, and why his flagship program takes nine months instead of two days.</p><p>Here's what nobody tells you about AI implementation, risk-taking, and breakthrough performance: you can't teach what you haven't experienced yourself. </p><p><strong>Ready to stop confusing understanding with competence? Tune in to this episode </strong>to discover why "impossible" is just a limitation you've invented, and what shifts when you push one step beyond your edge.</p><p>To connect with Chris Majer:</p><ul><li>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://humanpotentialproject.com">humanpotentialproject.com</a></li><li>Speaking: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://chrismajer.com">chrismajer.com</a></li><li>Book: <em>The Power to Transform</em> (available on Amazon)</li></ul><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong></p><p>Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for:</p><ul><li>Early access to upcoming episodes and events</li><li>Expanded strategies and resources</li><li>Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support</li></ul><p><strong>Subscribe to the Newsletter:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter</a> </p><p><strong>Connect on LinkedIn:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/</a> </p><p><strong>Subscribe on YouTube:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones</a></p><p><strong>For more information, visit:</strong></p><ul><li>Sheila Slick: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheilaslick.com">https://sheilaslick.com</a></li><li>Five Milestones: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">https://fivemilestones.com/show/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://PodToBook.ai">https://PodToBook.ai</a> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</p>