
How Family Business Owners Can Address Succession Avoidance Why do family business owners put off succession conversations—and what helps them move forward? Chris and Heidi Engel explore the fears, family roles, and...


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What if governance, succession, and leadership weren't just business strategies—but sacred opportunities for growth, healing, and transformation?Welcome to The Enlightened Family Business Podcast with Chris Yonker—author, trusted advisor to ultra-high-net-worth families, and 7th-degree black belt whose work bridges legacy with soul.This isn't your typical family business podcast.Each episode dives deep into the inner and outer dimensions of generational success—where family dynamics, conscious leadership, custom-fit governance, and soul-purpose clarity come together to shape continuity that feels as good as it looks.Rooted in Chris's Governance 2.0™ framework, the show explores: • Strategic governance aligned with family values • Transparent communication and relational repair • Mental, emotional, and physical well-being as business drivers • Personal development and transformation at every level • Succession planning that honors identity, meaning
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhat if governance, succession, and leadership weren't just business strategies, but sacred opportunities for growth, healing, and transformation? Welcome to The Enlightened Family Business Podcast with Chris Yonker, author, trusted advisor to ultra-high-net-worth families, and 7th-degree black belt whose work bridges legacy with soul. This isn't your typical family business podcast.
The Enlightened Family Business Podcast is hosted by Chris Yonker. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How Family Business Owners Can Address Succession Avoidance with Heidi Engel" (5 October 2026, 52 minutes), "The Decisions You Need to Make Before Succession Ever Begins" (21 September 2026, 55 minutes), and "You can't change what you can't be with A conversation with David Young" (7 September 2026, 55 minutes).
The Enlightened Family Business Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for The Enlightened Family Business Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Enlightened Family Business Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Enlightened Family Business Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Enlightened Family Business Podcast are Holding Companies & Corporate HQs and Business & Management Consulting. The Enlightened Family Business Podcast has a business audience.
Chris Yonker hosts The Enlightened Family Business Podcast, a business podcast with 100 episodes published.
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How Family Business Owners Can Address Succession Avoidance Why do family business owners put off succession conversations—and what helps them move forward? Chris and Heidi Engel explore the fears, family roles, and...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 169: The Decisions You Need to Make Before Succession Ever Begins In this special Family Business Executive Forum episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host...

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The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 167: The One Plan Every Family Is Missing with Libby Boatwright In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker sits down with Libby Boatwright —...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 166: Preparing the Rising Generation for Succession with Jeremy Lurey In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker is joined by Dr. Jeremy...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 165: Rethinking Succession in Family Business with Josh Baron In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker sits down with Josh Baron — Harvard...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 164: Unlocking Inner Potential: Tools for Sustainable Leadership with Shalin Desai In the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker welcomes Shailendra (Shalin)...

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The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 160: The Family Factor: Why Some Families Survive Conflict and Others Don't with Doug Baumoel In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker...

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The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 159: The Story Only Your Family Can Tell with Roy Moëd & Yvette Conn In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker sits down with Roy Moëd and...

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The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 158: You Can't Lead the Next Generation If You're Not Around For It — Dr. Mark Su on Longevity In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 157: The Conversation Your Family Needs to Have Before You Die — with Attorney Don Ford In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker sits down...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 156: The Hollow Win: What a mid-eight figure Exit Taught One CEO About Money, Purpose, and What Actually Matters with Nate collins In this episode of the Enlightened Family...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 155 - Stop Reacting, Start Strategizing with Patrick Thean Host Chris Yonker introduces the Enlightened Family Business Podcast and interviews Patrick Thean, a bestselling...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 154 - How a Family Turned a Passion Project into a Resilient Brand With Jodi Scott In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker welcomes Jodi...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 153 - A Family Built Startup Story From The Kitchen Table with Mehmet Tascioglu In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker interviews Mehmet...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 152 - Preparing Next Gen Family Leaders for 2030 and Beyond with Amit Egan Datwani In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker introduces...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 151 - From Daughter to CEO - Navigating Family Business Transitions with Amanda Osmer In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker talks with...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 150 - Fragile Power: Wealth, Identity, and Mental Health with Dr. Paul Hokemeyer In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker talks with Dr...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 149. When Families face Echoes of the Past with Steve Legler In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker is joined by Steven Legler, an...

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 148: Managing Stress and Anxiety for Optimal Performance with Elle Ingalls In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker sits down with...
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Author, Consultant, Professor and Global Family Business Consultant, Banyan Global Family Business Advisors
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