From bold entrepreneurs to global executives, Season 7 brought powerful stories of leadership, resilience, and purpose. In this special recap, Galen Bingham and Audrey Weidlick reflect on the standout moments, guests, and game-changing takeaways that made this season unforgettable.
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How Belief Shapes Leadership with Nick Dillon (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation with Nick Dillon, we dive even deeper into the power of belief and how it shapes leadership. Nick opens up about his personal and professional journey, discussing the challenges he’s overcome and how embracing discomfort and taking risks has led to his success.
He shares his thoughts on the metaphor of whiskey, jazz, and leadership, explaining how life’s highs and lows are like whiskey — sometimes burning, but always helping us grow. Nick also reflects on the importance of intentional living, mentoring, and the value of surrounding yourself with the right people to reach new heights.
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How Belief Shapes Leadership with Nick Dillon (Part 1)
In this episode of Whiskey, Jazz, and Leadership, Galen Bingham sits down with Nick Dillon, international speaker, author, and founder of Believe University, for an inspiring conversation on belief, mindset, and leadership. Nick opens up about his personal journey of overcoming adversity, including his struggles with self-doubt and mental health, to becoming the "Believe Coach" and helping others unlock their limitless potential.
They dive deep into the power of belief in transforming lives, discussing how shifting one's mindset can lead to extraordinary results. From overcoming generational beliefs to taking bold actions in business, this episode is packed with powerful insights and practical advice for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to level up in their personal and professional life.
Grab a drink and join us for this enlightening conversation about the transformative power of believing in yourself and trusting the process.
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Legacy, Leadership, and the Future of DEI with Carole Copeland Thomas (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this inspiring conversation, global DEI thought leader Carole Copeland-Thomas returns to talk retention, representation, and real leadership. From navigating HR challenges to living out the jazz metaphor through resilience and creativity, Carole shares unforgettable lessons, personal stories—including a solo international crisis—and what it truly means to lead with legacy in mind.
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Legacy, Leadership, and the Future of DEI with Carole Copeland Thomas (Part 1)
What does true leadership in DEI look like? In this powerful conversation, Galen sits down with TEDx keynote speaker and global diversity expert Carole Copeland-Thomas to unpack the history, urgency, and future of DEI work. From color consciousness to courageous leadership, Carole shares insights that will challenge and inspire leaders at every level.
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Galen Bingham invites fellow thought and industry leaders to share the whiskies they drink, jazz music they listen to, and advice on what it really takes to be an effective leader. This is straight talk you can‘t get anywhere else.
Known as The Leadership Strategist®, Galen Bingham gives listeners the opportunity to learn insights from guests and his 3 decades in corporate America as a Fortune 100 Executive, retail business owner, and Certified Executive Coach. As CEO and Founder of Kiln Global Coaching and Consulting, Galen Bingham is The Leadership Strategist®. The show interweaves a passion for whiskies, appreciation for jazz music and principles for enhancing personal and organizational leadership. The show mixes the intimacy Galen brings to every conversation with seasoned insights from his multifaceted guests. Pour one the way you like to drink it. This is not your ordinary leadership podcast. This is Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership . What you drinking?
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