Wisdom in Action Podcast

30 Years in Tech & Startups: Reinventing Yourself After Life Falls Apart

Tom LeNoble is a coach, professional speaker, philanthropist, and CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence with over 30 years of experience across major companies like Facebook, Walmart.com, Palm, MCI, and multiple successful startups. His work centers on resilience, risk-taking, reinvention, and the ontological model of coaching. Tom is also the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels, and he’s also the host of the Opening Pathways podcast. Connect with Tom: https://www.tomlenoble.com/

Stories Trigger Stories: Why Your Journey Inspires the Next

Gillian Whitney is a business book coach, five-time author, and podcast host who helps experts turn their knowledge into published books and visible authority. Connect with Gillian here: https://gillianwhitney.com/ 00:00 The Power Within 02:47 Overcoming Self-Doubt 05:43 Setting Realistic Goals 09:01 The Importance of Personal Stories 11:53 Understanding Ourselves Through Storytelling 15:06 Challenging Limiting Beliefs 17:59 Personal Growth Through Challenges 22:51 The Ripple Effect of Sharing Stories 27:37 Vulnerability and Connection 30:59 Navigating Vulnerability in Sharing 39:20 The Power of Imperfection 43:01 Embracing Humanity in a Digital Age

Money Doesn't Care About Your Feelings: The Cold Truth About Business

Dr. Jennifer Salisbury is a real estate educator and investor with 15 years of experience self-managing rental properties across multiple countries by building systems, navigating hard conversations, and turning real-world action into sustainable wealth. Connect with Dr. Jennifer: https://www.mylifeasalandlord.com/ @mylifeasalandlord 00:00 Introduction 02:47 Emotions in Business 06:04 Tenant Management Strategies 08:41 Effective Tenant Screening 11:48 Navigating Tenant Challenges 14:54 The Reality of Being a Landlord 18:02 Lessons from Early Experiences 20:49 Finding Your Niche in Real Estate 28:08 Overcoming Setbacks and the Power of Hunger 31:51 The Importance of Grit and Resilience 36:52 Finding Joy in Hard Work 40:09 Navigating Career Choices 43:34 The Value of Relationships and Personal Growth 52:30 Time as the Great Equalizer

Emergency Preparedness and Situational Awareness Basics

Scott Grandy is a preparedness consultant, trainer, and the founder of White Knight Solutions Group (WKSG), a Virginia-based organization dedicated to helping individuals, families, small businesses, and faith-based organizations turn wisdom into practical readiness for life’s unexpected challenges. Scott is a full-time federal government contractor specializing in continuity and emergency planning and brings over two decades of real-world experience to his work. He served more than 20 years in the Virginia Army National Guard, including extended periods on active duty, with roles spanning infantry, personnel administration, and emergency preparedness. Following the September 11 attacks, he served as part of a security element at a major U.S. airport and later led medical response efforts as part of an Emergency Preparedness Team. He is also a former EMT-Basic with a volunteer fire department and has completed extensive FEMA and emergency management training. In 2022, Scott felt a clear calling to give back through church safety and preparedness, which ultimately led to the founding of WKSG. In 2026, WKSG will launch the Equipping the Saints Readiness Ministry™, offering training through a Pay-As-You’re-Led model so that no house of worship goes untrained due to financial barriers. Connect with Scott: Website: www.wksgllc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteKnightSolutionsGroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wksgllc/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/white-knight-solutions-group

From Looping Trauma to Noticing Good: Retraining Your Brain with Larisa Makuch

Larisa Makuh — the CEO and founder of Abundance Academy, an evidence-based Master Results Coach, and NLP and Hypnotherapy trainer with over 26 years of experience helping high-performing entrepreneurs and professionals reprogram limiting beliefs, overcome procrastination, and turn clarity into aligned action. Connect with Larisa: Website - https://myabundanceacademy.ca/ Podcast - https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/the-abundance-effect-podcast LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch Get the free resource - Personal Elevation Playbook: https://resources.myabundanceacademy.ca/elevation-playbook 00:00 Introduction 00:54 The Power of Daily Study 02:52 Overcoming Procrastination and Taking Action 04:47 Finding Clarity in Goals 07:00 Internal Resistance to Goals 11:29 Emotions in Personal Growth 12:22 The Importance of Awareness in Emotions 18:13 Perception and the Reticular Activation System 21:55 Noticing Positives 23:37 Starving Negativity and Focusing on Good 26:52 Growth Perception 28:59 Self-Trust 30:30 The Learning Cycle 35:01 Building Consistency in Life 41:02 Simplifying Consistency 46:10 Tracking Progress for Success 50:37 Embracing Surrender and Beingness