Ep. 210 Why Most Leaders Focus on Performance Instead of Purpose and Pay the Price with Olivier Lemaignen

Ep. 216 Can Home Healthcare Save Billions? Iqbal Shariff Shares His Vision

Show Notes: What does high quality home healthcare really look like, and how can it transform patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs? In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Iqbal Shariff, CEO of Best Home Healthcare Network, to discuss the evolution of home healthcare, the importance of patient safety, and how innovation and AI are shaping the future of care. Iqbal shares the personal story that inspired his mission, the challenges his organization overcame during healthcare reform and COVID 19, and why patients today are shifting from simply aging in place to proactively pursuing longevity and wellness. He also reveals ambitious plans to expand services and create a healthcare model capable of saving Illinois hundreds of millions of dollars while improving access and outcomes. Bio: Iqbal Shariff, MBA, is the President and Administrator of Best Home Healthcare Network and a passionate advocate for patient safety and healthcare innovation. He founded the organization in 2006 with a mission to provide high quality, compassionate care that empowers patients to heal safely in the comfort of their own homes. A pioneer in the industry, Iqbal established the first home health program in Chicagoland to include a clinical pharmacist on the care team. Guided by the philosophy "Patient Safety. First.," he continues to champion proactive approaches that improve outcomes, reduce preventable medical errors, and enhance the patient experience. Iqbal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from DePaul University and an Executive MBA in Healthcare from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/iqbal-shariff-72743322 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbal-shariff-72743322] LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/best-home-healthcare-network  [http://www.linkedin.com/company/best-home-healthcare-network] Website:  www.BHHCare.com  [http://www.bhhcare.com] Connect with me: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/] 🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint [https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint]

Ep. 215 42 Years of Physical Therapy Wisdom with Jeff Petersen

Show Notes: Pain affects everyone, yet many people misunderstand what pain really means and how to recover from it. In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Jeff Petersen, founder of Petersen Physical Therapy, who brings more than four decades of experience helping people regain mobility, improve their quality of life, and overcome chronic pain. Jeff shares why pain is not always a reliable indicator of injury severity, the role mindset plays in recovery, and why movement remains one of the most powerful tools for healing. He also discusses the culture behind building a successful multi location practice and offers a preview of his upcoming book, Shadow of Pain. Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply interested in living a healthier life, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and hope. Bio: Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT, studied physical therapy at the University of New England and has been a practicing physical therapist since 1984. He studied exercise science at Arizona State University and completed advanced studies, earning a Master of Orthopedic Manual Therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute. He founded Petersen Physical Therapy and has served as its CEO for  35 years. His volunteer activities include: Healing The Children, AZ, Tempe Neighbors helping neighbors, Tempe sister cities. Mr. Petersen has worked with thousands of patients living in the shadow of pain. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, leadership, and personal reflection. He has written a book that distills the most important principles he has learned about pain, resilience, and healing. "Shadow of Pain Due out 8/1/26 To connect with our guest, click on the links below: https://petersenpt.com/  [https://petersenpt.com/]  https://www.facebook.com/PetersenPhysicalTherapy/  [https://www.facebook.com/PetersenPhysicalTherapy/] https://www.youtube.com/c/petersenphysicaltherapy  [https://www.youtube.com/c/petersenphysicaltherapy] Connect with me: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/] 🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint [https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint]

Ep. 214 How Rebel Health Is Reinventing Healthcare for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Show Notes: Goldman, Founder and CEO of Rebel Health Alliance, to discuss how he's challenging traditional healthcare and creating a completely different model centered around prevention, longevity, optimization, and personalized care. John shares how his own health struggles led him to build a national healthcare company focused on helping people take ownership of their health before disease becomes a problem. The conversation also dives deep into entrepreneurship, founder led marketing, personal branding, customer acquisition, AI, accountability, and what it really takes to grow a successful business from the ground up. Whether you're interested in optimizing your health, scaling your business, or building a stronger personal brand, this episode delivers practical insights and real world lessons. Bio: John Goldman is a precision medicine entrepreneur and human performance advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Rebel Health Alliance, he built a concierge healthcare company that combines top physicians, dietitians, strength coaches, and epigenetic counselors into one coordinated team built around the individual. Frustrated by a healthcare system that only reacts when people get sick, John set out to change the model entirely. To prove what's possible, he's currently running "Project Unreasonable", a personal experiment to transform himself from an average founder into a Boston Marathon qualifier in 18 months or less using his own company's protocols. His approach is simple: data-backed, proactive, and deeply personal. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: X:  https://x.com/rebelhealth_ [https://x.com/rebelhealth_] Instagram: :https://www.instagram.com/rebelhealth_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rebelhealth_/] X: https://www.x.com/johngoldman  [https://www.x.com/johngoldman] Website:  https://rebelhealthalliance.io/  [https://rebelhealthalliance.io/] Connect with me: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/] 🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint [https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint]

Ep. 213 The Hidden Challenges Every CEO Faces with Brent A. Hafele

Show Notes: In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with leadership coach and business strategist Brent Hafele, founder of Vibrancy Unlocked. Brent shares what really happens behind the scenes for CEOs and why leadership challenges often become the biggest growth barriers organizations face. From loneliness at the top and decision fatigue to burnout and team development, Brent provides powerful insights into what separates struggling leaders from thriving ones. He also explains why most growth challenges are actually leadership challenges, how CEOs can build stronger teams, and why self awareness may be the most important skill a leader can develop. Whether you're a CEO, founder, executive, or business owner looking to grow your organization, this conversation offers practical wisdom for leading with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. Bio: Brent A. Hafele, M.A., PCC,  President & Coach to CEOs Hi, I'm Brent. Over my career, I led in the number one or number two role in multiple businesses and nonprofits on the local, national, and international level. Starting in 2008, I also worked as a consultant, partnering with 180+ CEOs and senior leaders across North America on fundraising, board governance, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. That consulting work gave me a front-row seat to executive leadership—I observed their styles, traits, quirks, struggles, and blind spots. While I wasn't contracted specifically for leadership coaching, I often found myself helping those CEOs navigate the human side of leadership as we tackled their organizational challenges together. The work world can too easily strip away our humanity with expectations that prevent you from being you. Given the chance, it will challenge your values, divide your family, and leave you beat up. I founded Vibrancy Unlocked in 2022 because I saw a better way. CEOs needed more than strategic advice—they needed a partner who understood the weight of executive leadership and could help them break free from the patterns keeping them stuck. There are few things I love more than supporting a leader and their team as they press on into the next season. And it is my joy to walk with you toward vibrancy. To listen. To Question. To Strategize. To Encourage. To Celebrate. Bring on the real and the raw. Let's get to work. Credentials ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership & Philanthropy B.A. in Organizational Communication 20+ years leading for-profit and nonprofit organizations Worked with 180+ CEOs as a consultant and coach since 2008 Personal Believer. Husband. Father. Friend. Leader. Coach. Location:  Based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: LinkedIn:  Brent A. Hafele, M.A., PCC | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenthafele/]  Website:  https://www.vibrancyunlocked.com/ [https://www.vibrancyunlocked.com/] Connect with me: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/] 🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint [https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint]

Ep. 212 Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield with David Fivecoat

Show Notes: What if the best leadership training wasn't in a conference room but on a historic battlefield? In this fascinating episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with leadership expert, executive coach, author, and retired Army Colonel David Fivecoat. After serving 24 years in the military and leading organizations ranging from 40 people to several thousand, David has developed a unique approach to leadership development that takes executives and leadership teams directly to historic battlefields. From Normandy to Gettysburg, David uses real historical events, leadership decisions, and moments of extreme pressure to help business leaders strengthen communication, decision making, initiative, and resilience. David also shares the entrepreneurial journey of launching a consulting company during the height of COVID, the lessons he learned about grit, and why persistence is often the deciding factor between success and failure. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on leadership, team development, and business growth, this episode delivers valuable insights you won't hear anywhere else. Bio* After 24 years as a US Army paratrooper, as well as 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel David Fivecoat, US Army, Retired, founded The Fivecoat Consulting Group. The author of the book Grow Your Grit, he now develops leaders through executive coaching, keynote speeches, workshops, and battlefield based leadership experiences (corporate staff rides). A native Ohioan, David Fivecoat resides in Columbus, Georgia. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/tfcg-llc  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tfcg-llc] Website:  https://www.thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com/  [https://www.thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com/] Connect with me: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/] 🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint [https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint]