UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders

Every leader has an UH-OH moment. The great ones know how to turn those moments into momentum. In UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy chat with industry experts for candid, high-stakes confessions regarding their most crucial leadership mistakes. We peel back the curtain on the errors that cost time, money, and trust, and more importantly, we map out the exact steps taken to fix them. Designed for emerging leaders and seasoned executives alike, this podcast is your weekly guide to building emotional resilience, fostering cohesive teams, and leading with a strong, ethical backbone. Stop fearing the UH-OH and start mastering the recovery.

UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders is a business podcast hosted by Cohesion Culture, with 76 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cohesion Culture hosts UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, a business show with 76 episodes published.

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  Episode #77

  Rewriting Your Story at Any Stage of Life

  Sep 15, 202629 minS1

  When unexpected events strike late in a career, many leaders assume their choices are limited. In today's episode of the UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders podcast, host Ben-Jamin Toy and guest host Trevor Crunelle chat with David Nassief from Phoenix, Arizona. David shares about when he got fired at age 63 after an 18-year corporate career, only to realize his high-earning lifestyle had left him with a two-year financial runway. David reveals how he navigated rejection, built mental resilience through commission sales, and shifted his mindset from making money to building wealth. He breaks down the danger of investment fees, the illusion of moving in circles without a clear compass, and how he developed a simplified, one-page system that transformed his finances to a seven-figure portfolio by age 69. Tune in for a candid conversation about intentionality, correct principles, and finding purpose that extends beyond traditional retirement. Check this out: https://www.thecohesiveleader.com/Community Support the show

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  Episode #76

  When the Leader Is the Bottleneck

  Sep 1, 202642 minS1

  In today's episode of the UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders podcast, host Ben-Jamin Toy and guest co-host Trevor Crunelle chat with Jason Clark, Chief Marketing Officer at Tectonic. Jason shares his remarkable journey from living in a tent in Alaska at age 26 after a divorce and bankruptcy, to growing a successful digital agency from 2 to 18 employees and navigating a high-stakes merger. The heart of the episode dives into Jason’s UH-OH moment on the day his key employee walked into his office to resign because Jason was hogging the spotlight, micromanaging, and blocking his team’s potential. Jason candidly breaks down how he faced the harsh truth, hired a business coach, established a leadership team, and learned to get out of his own way to save his organizational culture and pave the way for long-term growth. Check this out: https://www.thecohesiveleader.com/Community Support the show

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  Episode #75

  Building Unshakeable Team Cohesion During Crisis

  Aug 18, 202639 minS1

  When a massive rival expanded just one mile from his martial arts school, our guest, Chris Natzke, faced an intense wave of panic and uncertainty. In today's episode of the UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders podcast, Chris chats with co-host Ben-Jamin Toy and guest host Trevor Crunelle to reveal how he broke free from automatic negative thoughts, embraced vulnerability, and asked for mentor support. Discover how shifting focus away from external threats and toward internal operational excellence not only saved his business, but delivered a 33% surge in annual growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leading through fear, building true team buy-in, and turning acute business anxiety into long-term organizational success. Check this out: https://www.thecohesiveleader.com/Community PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews Support the show

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  Episode #73

  How Poor Planning Derailed a Multigenerational Business

  Jul 28, 202636 minS1

  In this episode of the UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders podcast, host Dr. Troy and guest co-host Trevor Crunelle chat with serial entrepreneur Holly Porter. Holly shares the story of an unexpected business pivot when her family concrete company faced a sudden shift after bringing in her son as a full partner without formal legal agreements or a structured exit plan. When the planned buyout changed unexpectedly right between Christmas and New Year, Holly and her husband were forced to navigate major financial losses, disrupted long-term plans, and the sensitive dynamics of working with family. Holly breaks down what this UH-OH moment cost in both social and financial capital, how their family eventually healed the relationship, and why kindness must always go hand in hand with written contracts and clear communication. Whether you operate a family business or manage cross-generational teams, this conversation offers vital takeaways on asking the right questions, protecting your assets, and framing tough challenges into growth opportunities. Check this out: https://www.thecohesiveleader.com/Community PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews Support the show

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  Episode #72

  Leading With Service When Your Role Begins To Evolve

  Jul 21, 202643 minS1

  In today's episode of the UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders podcasts, hosts Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy chat with Luke Mickelson. Luke is a former breakdancer, passionate entrepreneur, and founder of the nationwide nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Luke opens up about an intense personal crisis that hits many successful creators: Founder Syndrome. He shares what happens when identity fusion causes a leader’s personal worth to become inseparable from their organization. From navigating the painful sting of relevance wounds to recognizing when defensive reactions threaten the very mission you built, Luke unpacks his UH-OH moment and the steps he took to step back, get help, and evolve into an ambassador. Whether you are a founder, executive, or emerging leader, this conversation offers vital lessons on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and keeping your character distinct from your title. Check this out: https://www.thecohesiveleader.com/Community Support the show

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