Know a bold leader who belongs on the mic?
Maybe... you?
We’re looking for visionary founders and execs who’ve led through fire—
leaders with battle scars, bold pivots, and a truth worth sharing.
Reach an audience of growth-minded founders and executives.
Position your thought leadership.
Inspire impact—not just impressions.
Small time commitment of 30 minutes.
Mark Victor Hansen – Co-Creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul
George Bryant – NYT-Bestselling Author, Growth Strategist
Karith Foster – Culture Consultant & Author
Stan Peake – Executive Coach & Author
Ryan James Miller – Executive Coach
David McGlennen – Leadership & Culture Strategist
Julie Ann Cairns – NYT-Bestselling Author
— ELENA BENSONOFF, FOUNDER OF WHOLISTIC, INC
— TAMMY BARLETTE, SPEAKER AND RETIRED FIGHTER PILOT, FOUNDER OF ATHENA'S VOICE
We love stories that go beyond surface success—ones that reveal the real CEO journey.
Some of our favorite story frameworks include:
From Ego Trap to Inner Clarity
A time you led from ambition, image, or proving—only to crash, burn out, or lose your way. What made you realign? How did it change how you lead today? Example title: "How Losing the Title Helped Me Find My Power."
The Identity Shift That Changed Everything
A turning point where you outgrew a role, industry, or way of thinking. What broke? What breakthrough followed? How did your leadership evolve? Example title: "I Had to Let Go of Who I Was to Become a Real CEO."
Resilience in the Face of Reinvention
A moment when everything fell apart—revenue, team, health, vision—and you had to rebuild from the ground up with new insight and deeper conviction. Example title: "The Collapse That Gave Me My Edge."
Leading Without the Mask
A story about ditching perfection, pressure, or outdated leadership models and embracing more intuitive, human-centered decision-making. Example title: "How I Stopped Leading Like a Machine."
The Power of a Hard Decision
A time you had to walk away—from funding, partnerships, a public identity, or an old business model—to stay in integrity or follow your intuition. Example title: "Why I Said No to $10M (and Built Something Better)."
Quiet Wins That Changed the Game
Not a big flashy win—but a subtle, internal shift that unlocked performance, culture, or clarity. A personal principle or inner compass story. Example title: "The Day I Stopped Ignoring My Gut (and Everything Shifted)."
While we may highlight a guest’s book or business, the focus is on real stories, mindset shifts, and intuitive insights—not promotions.
We keep things efficient and high-impact. Here’s what you need to know at a glance:
15–25 min Zoom interview (video required)
5-min warm-up + 5-min debrief
Built-in mic & webcam are okay (as long as they’re clear)
Strong internet required (wired preferred)
Quiet room + clean background + good lighting
Not live. Clips may be repurposed for promo
Release form is included in the guest questionnaire
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Christie Turley is a CEO advisor, executive coach, leadership trainer, and former C-suite executive who has launched 9 companies, achieved 5 exits, and driven over $3B in revenue. As a leadership strategist with deep experience across 75+ industries, she helps leaders blend sharp strategy with intuitive intelligence to navigate high-stakes decisions and scale with confidence. Christie is the founder of The Velocity Method™, author of The Intuition-Led Business and has spoken on stages with many New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors.
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