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Hosted by (un)conversations with Dr. Alison Schmidt · business · EN-US · 47 episodes
Not just another leadership podcast — we explore the turning points, failures, and unexpected decisions that shaped today’s most influential leaders. Hosted by Dr. Alison Schmidt, (un)conversations delivers unfiltered talks with CEOs, founders, executives, and global business leaders. Each week, we dive into pivotal moments, defining choices, and unconventional moves that drive real growth. Learn what works, how disruption fuels success, and the three words shaping each leader’s evolution. 🎧 Follow (un)conversations for weekly actionable leadership insights and join the (un)movement.
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Signup to Generate a PitchNot just another leadership podcast, we explore the turning points, failures, and unexpected decisions that shaped today’s most influential leaders. Hosted by Dr. Alison Schmidt, (un)conversations delivers unfiltered talks with CEOs, founders, executives, and global business leaders. Each week, we dive into pivotal moments, defining choices, and unconventional moves that drive real growth.
Recent episodes include "Built on ADHD: Building a Business Around Your Brain" (13 October 2026, 75 minutes), "It's Not the Money: Why Good People Quit, with Kathy Eastwood" (1 October 2026, 92 minutes), and "How 60 Seconds of Intentional Listening Builds Executive Trust | Ruchin Kansal" (22 September 2026, 77 minutes).
(un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 78 minutes across 47 episodes.
Booking probability for (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs's contact route on record: verified email.
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(un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs is a business show with 47 episodes published.
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Episode #23
ADHD entrepreneur Stephanie Scheller, founder of Grow Disrupt, shares how she built a business around her ADHD brain, and why it became her biggest differentiator. What if ADHD isn't something to work around, but the...
Episode #22
Are we expecting leaders to succeed without giving them the proper tools? In this episode of The (un)conversations podcast , Dr. Alison welcomes Kathy Eastwood Chief People Officer of E Equals Why to discuss the missing...
Episode #21
Discover how 60 seconds of intentional listening builds immediate executive trust. In this episode of (un)conversations , Dr. Alison sits down with former Siemens Healthineers executive and Seton Hall Professor Ruchin...
Episode #18
What if overworking is not proof of ambition, but evidence that your leadership system needs to change? In S2E18 of (un)conversations® , Dr. Alison Schmidt speaks with Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, founder of Nell 3D...
Episode #18
What if gratitude is more than just saying "thank you"? In this episode of (un)conversations®, Dr. Alison Schmidt sits down with Linda Roszak Burton, President of DRW Coaching and author of Gratitude Heals , to explore...
Episode #12
<p>Screw the "Startup Playbook." Do This Instead with Katie Sterns | S2.E15</p><p>How do you scale a startup when traditional business strategies fail? In this episode of the (un)conversations podcast, host Dr. Alison...
Episode #14
<p>Stop Peacocking! How to Build True Executive Presence | S2.E14</p><p>Are you a female leader who has achieved major career milestones, yet you still feel like you don’t look the part?</p><p>In this episode of the...
Episode #13
<p>The CEO's Leap of Faith: Trina Roffino on Grief, Resilience, and Project Unbroken.</p><p>What do you do when you reach the top of the corporate ladder, only to have your world shatter?</p><p>In this powerful episode...
Episode #10
<p>Forget Everything You Know About Being a CEO: A Conversation with Krystal Zell</p><p>[S2.E12]</p><p><br></p><p>What happens when a Fortune 500 executive walks away from the "all-consuming" pace of corporate...
Episode #11
<p>Why Most Leaders Fail: The (Un)Conventional Truth About Reinvention | Erika Hanafin Austria (S2.E11)</p><p>What is the reality of being a female founder and startup CEO? In this episode of the (un)conversations...
Episode #10
<p>"Sometimes you have to jump before you get pushed."</p><p>In this episode of the (un)conversations podcast (S2.E10), Dr. Alison Schmidt sits down with Dr. Felicia White, Director of Operations at Askar Management...
Episode #7
<p>Show Notes: Can Business Astrology Predict Your Next Career Move?</p><p>“What got you here won’t get you there.” For most CEOs, the reality of that shift is a silent, internal crisis.</p><p>In this episode of...
Episode #8
<p>Stop the Brain Fog: The Truth About HRT & Menopause with Dr. Z. Colette Edwards</p><p><br></p><p>Stop suffering through brain fog and medical gaslighting. In this episode, Dr. Z. Colette Edwards joins Dr. Alison to...
Episode #7
<p>What happens when a Disney-trained producer and Holocaust historian starts coaching elite leaders?</p><p>In this episode, Bryan Yates joins Dr. Alison to pull back the curtain on "The Unword Effect" and why the...
Episode #6
<p>I Loud Quit: Why Artist Lisa Congdon Stopped Being “Nice”</p><p>Are you stuck on the "hamster wheel" of obligation? In S2 | E6, world-class artist Lisa Congdon joins Dr. Alison Schmidt to discuss "Loud Quitting," the...
Episode #5
<p>Stop waiting until you’re "ready." Bevin Mahon (CEO of Dentaltech Group) did the opposite—and built Ireland’s largest dental provider for nursing homes.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of (un)conversations (S2 |...
Episode #4
<p>Is the "Scaling Trap" destroying your returns—and your purpose? 📉</p><p><br></p><p>Former Nike VP Dirk Van Onsem reveals why the traditional corporate growth model is failing and how a single question from his...
Episode #3
<p>What does it cost to lead at the highest level? 💼</p><p>Jess Bass Bolander (SVP at Lockton) joins Dr. Alison to peel back the curtain on the mental load of high-stakes leadership. From a "scrappy" start in the...
Episode #2
<p>Tariffs, supply chain chaos, and global manufacturing shifts nearly shut Bivo down overnight. 🚲</p><p>In this episode of (un)conversations (S2 | E2), Dr. Alison sits down with Carina Hamel, co-founder of Bivo, to...
Episode #1
<p>AI, 3D denim design, and sustainable leadership are no longer the "future"—they are the present. 👖</p><p><br></p><p>In this Season 2 premiere of (un)conversations (S2 | E1), Dr. Alison sits down with Kirsten Lee...
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