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Jessica Parker, President of Wise Bites LLC, is a cybersecurity and AI strategist with over 25 years of global IT leadership experience. She has guided Fortune 500 companies across six continents through digital transformation, strategic risk mitigation, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats.As a doctoral candidate at Marymount University, Jessica’s research dives deeply into the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity resilience, and risk management—an area every leader must understand as our world rapidly shifts.What truly sets Jessica apart is her gift for translating highly complex technical challenges into clear, practical, and actionable business insights. Through her company, Wise Bites, she empowers leaders to protect their organizations, strengthen their decision-making, and ultimately, preserve their legacy in an AI-driven world. More Info: Wise Bites, LLCSponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book HereAgency Sponsorships: Book GuestsMaster Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwagFree Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 CoachingSupport Our Show: Click HereLily's Story: My Trust Manifesto

Charles Achampong is a best-selling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and passionate advocate for the power of pausing. After two decades leading transformative work across government, philanthropy, and the private sector—including with Scotiabank and the Vancouver 2010 Olympics—Charles made a bold move: he hit pause on it all to travel the world with his wife and daughters. That life-changing sabbatical inspired his book, Around the World in Family Days, a heartfelt exploration of what it means to slow down, reconnect, and live with intention. Through stories that are both deeply personal and universallyrelatable, Charles teaches audiences how to build what he calls “failure immunity”—the inner resilience to face life’s setbacks with courage, clarity, and purpose.More Info: Charles AchampongBook: Around the World in Family DaysSponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book HereAgency Sponsorships: Book GuestsMaster Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwagFree Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 CoachingSupport Our Show: Click HereLily's Story: My Trust Manifesto

Dr. Veronica Anderson, a physician who has transitioned into serving as a Vistage Chair and leadership coach, specializes in developing peak-performing teams. Drawing on 14+ years as a relationship expert, Dr. Anderson employs her proprietary RESPECT Method alongside Human Design and Kolbe Index assessments to transform organizational dynamics. As a certified Kolbe consultant with an intuitive approach, she’s guided executives through workplace challenges and personal transitions with remarkable success.Dr. Anderson’s unique background combines medical precision with psychological insight, making her an invaluable resource for C suite leaders seeking to build thriving teams where both management and employees flourish.More Info: RoseWaterFalls.comSponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book HereAgency Sponsorships: Book GuestsMaster Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwagFree Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 CoachingSupport Our Show: Click HereLily's Story: My Trust Manifesto

Rosemary Ravinal is a TEDx Speaker and executive speaker coach who works with high-profile leaders in Spanish and English to fulfill their fullest potential when they speak. She is recognized as America's Premier Bilingual Public Speaking Coach after decades as a corporate spokesperson and media personality in the U.S., Hispanic and Latin American markets. A former contributor for MSNBC, she hosted award-winning public affairs and radio shows in the New York market. In 2020, she adapted her coaching model for the virtual stage and created the ZoomScore™ based on 10 essential elements of professional video meetings. Her first book, titled The Joy of Thinking Out Loud, which chronicles her struggles with stuttering, will be published in late 2025.She’s a member of the Florida Speakers Association, Toastmasters, and director of PechaKucha Night Miami, the Japanese style of concise, live storytelling popular in more than 1,300 cities.More Info: Rosemary RavinalSponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book HereAgency Sponsorships: Book GuestsMaster Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwagFree Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 CoachingSupport Our Show: Click HereLily's Story: My Trust Manifesto

Imagine this: you’re in a meeting. You’ve got something important to say…but you don’t speak up. Or maybe you do, and later think, “That didn’t land the way I wanted.” If you’ve ever wished for more confidence—to truly own the room every time—you’re in the right place.Today we’re talking surefire ways to master your communication and presentation skills—in any meeting, conversation, or stage—with someone who lives and breathes this work, Shannon Alter, founder of Leaders Exceed. Shannon partners with organizations to help leaders communicate with clarity—teaching exactly what to say and how to say it—through keynotes, workshops, sales meetings, and executive coaching, both live and virtual.With roots in commercial and retail real estate and hospitality, Shannon speaks at major industry conferences and has trained professionals in 10 countries. A former USC theatre major, she’ll tell you many of her best tips started backstage. And—her third book, “Be Influential: Surefire Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills,” is on the shelves now.Today you’ll learn how connection, confidence, and presence help you show up, speak up, and influence with impact.You can reach her at Shannon@LeadersExceed.com, on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/shannonalter, and at LeadersExceed.com.Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book HereAgency Sponsorships: Book GuestsMaster Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwagFree Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 CoachingSupport Our Show: Click HereLily's Story: My Trust Manifesto

Dr. Katie Keller Wood is someone who deeply understands the challenges we face when our work holds deep meaning—because when our work matters, “balance” often feels impossible. And for those of us doing high-impact work—whether in education, social work, healthcare, or entrepreneurship—the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue is even higher.Katie has lived this reality, and she’s on a mission to help us shift the conversation from chasing “work-life balance” to cultivating true alignment. She believes that when our lives are aligned, we create space for authentic thriving—for ourselves, and for the people we serve.Katie grew up in the world of education, where discovering Montessori philosophy transformed her perspective—not only about teaching, but about life. Today, she directs the CMStep training program, working with hundreds of Montessori teachers across the U.S. and abroad, while also teaching at institutions like the University of Virginia, Xavier University, and the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and coach, known as “a breath of fresh air” for the way she captivates audiences and makes human-centered development come alive at every stage of life.In her forthcoming book: Alignment, Katie challenges the myth of balance and shows us why alignment is the key to resilience, impact, and a more equitable and thriving world.More Info: Dr. Katie Keller Wood. Sponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book HereAgency Sponsorships: Book GuestsMaster Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwagFree Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 CoachingSupport Our Show: Click HereLily's Story: My Trust Manifesto