Iron and Empathy is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by educator and leadership strategist Drew Moldenhauer , exploring what it truly takes to build resilient teams, sustain peak performance, and lead with both strength and emotional intelligence in today’s demanding world. Each episode brings together voices from business, education, public safety, creative industries, and culture to unpack the real forces behind high-performing teams—psychological safety, trust, discipline, empathy, and the courage to evolve. From executives and educators to artists, athletes, and performers, Drew sits down with people who have felt pressure firsthand and found ways to grow stronger without losing themselves.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIron and Empathy is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by educator and leadership strategist Drew Moldenhauer, exploring what it truly takes to build resilient teams, sustain peak performance, and lead with both strength and emotional intelligence in today’s demanding world.
Recent episodes include "The Hidden Power of Mentorship and Human Connection with Dr. Deborah Heiser" (12 October 2026, 42 minutes), "From Pulpit to FBI SWAT: Why Listening Was His Most Powerful Too" (28 September 2026, 46 minutes), and "The Evolution of Police Training with Chad Malmberg" (14 September 2026, 48 minutes).
Iron and Empathy publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for Iron and Empathy is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Iron and Empathy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Iron and Empathy's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Iron and Empathy are Business & Management Consulting and Business & Professional Training. Iron and Empathy has a business audience.
Iron and Empathy is a business show with 27 episodes published.
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Episode #25
What if getting older actually makes us happier? In this episode of Iron and Empathy , Drew Moldenhauer sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Deborah Heiser to challenge common assumptions about aging...
Episode #24
In this episode of Iron and Empathy , Drew Moldenhauer sits down with retired FBI Special Agent Eric Robinson, whose career took an unlikely path from the pulpit to the Bureau. After 12 years in Christian ministry, Eric...
Episode #23
In this episode of Iron and Empathy , Drew Moldenhauer sits down with Chad Malmberg, CEO of Storm Training Group, to discuss how law enforcement training has evolved and why realistic, practical instruction matters in...
Episode #22
What separates leaders who keep growing from those who start coasting? In this episode of Iron and Empathy , Drew Moldenhauer sits down with executive and business performance coach Aaron Trahan to explore the...
Episode #21
In this episode of Iron and Empathy , host Drew Moldenhauer speaks with Sarah Strommen , Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about leading an agency responsible for protecting Minnesota’s...
Episode #20
In this episode of Iron and Empathy , host Drew Moldenhauer sits down with leadership consultant, executive coach, and author Julia C. Rock to explore why great leadership isn't complicated—it's simply difficult to...
Episode #19
In this episode of Iron and Empathy , host Drew Moldenhauer sits down with performance psychologist, speaker, and bestselling author Cindra Kampoff to explore the mental habits that separate high performers from...
Episode #18
In this episode of Iron and Empathy , host Drew Moldenhauer welcomes entrepreneur, consultant, and Intrinsic Mindset podcast host Paul Nelhart for an honest conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode of <b>Iron and Empathy</b>, host <b>Drew Moldenhauer</b> sits down with international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership expert <b>Anne Bonney></b> to explore why courage isn't about...
Episode #16
In this episode of Iron and Empathy , host Drew Moldenhauer sits down with international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership expert Anne Bonney> to explore why courage isn't about being fearless—it's...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode of <b>Iron and Empathy</b>, host <b>Drew Moldenhauer</b> sits down with endurance coach and <b>Toro Performance</b> founder <b>Jason Lentzke</b> to explore what sustainable excellence really looks...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode of <b>Iron and Empathy</b>, host <b>Drew Moldenhauer</b> sits down with employment lawyer, speaker, and coach <b>Natalie Holder</b> to explore what happens when the career you've built no longer...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of <b>Iron and Empathy</b>, host <b>Drew Moldenhauer</b> sits down with <b>Naomi Asher</b> to unpack a mindset many leaders quietly carry: if you’re not exhausted, you’re not doing enough. Drawing...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of <b>Iron and Empathy</b>, host <b>Drew Moldenhauer</b> speaks with <b>Kari Morrissey</b>, Director of the Anoka County Emergency Communication Center, about the reality behind the headset. With more...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode of <b>Iron and Empathy</b>, host <b>Drew Moldenhauer</b> sits down with <b>Scott Medlin</b>, a Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and mental performance speaker, to explore burnout...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode of <b>Iron and Empathy</b>, host <b>Drew Moldenhauer</b> sits down with retired U.S. Army Brigadier General <b>Mike Oster</b> to explore leadership, trust, and decision-making under pressure. Drawing...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode of Iron and Empathy, Drew Moldenhauer speaks with Ernie “Ernest” Stevens, a 28-year law enforcement veteran, about how crisis intervention training transformed his approach to policing. A pivotal...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode of <b>Iron and Empathy</b>, host <b>Drew Moldenhauer</b> sits down with <b>Alison Feigh</b>, Director of the <b>Jacob Wetterling Resource Center</b>, to discuss what real prevention looks like when it...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of Iron and Empathy, host Drew Moldenhauer is joined by Rich Webb to answer listener questions about workplace safety, de-escalation, and communication during difficult situations. Drawing from their...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode, Taylor Wencel, an intelligence specialist for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office in Minnesota, discusses the alarming realities of human trafficking and online exploitation. She...
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Founder, Performance Mindset Coaching
certified mental performance coach, keynote speaker and author, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Emcee, Podcaster and TEDx Presenter, Change Management Authority
employment lawyer, coach, and former Chief Diversity Officer, QUEST Employment Initiatives
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