The Flex

SE01 E51 Leading While Still Learning | Katie Cappelen on the flex

In this episode of The Flex, Katie talks about leading while still learning, building relationships across teams, and helping organizations create more inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with autism. Katie Cappelen, Project Manager for You Can Employ at Els for Autism, shares her unexpected journey into leadership after graduating from Florida State University during the COVID pandemic. What began as a career pivot eventually led her to meaningful work supporting autism inclusion in the workplace. In this episode of The Flex, Katie talks about leading while still learning, building relationships across teams, and helping organizations create more inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with autism. 🔹 Leadership 🔹 Autism inclusion 🔹 Career pivots 🔹 Inclusive workplaces #Leadership #AutismInclusion #Neurodiversity #TheFlexPodcast I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. - Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/ Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xar Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast  The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

SE01 E50 Building a Team of Volunteers | Jennifer Nicholson on the flex

In this episode of The Flex, Jennifer Nicholson shares her powerful journey from working with children with autism to building impactful systems that truly support families in real life. As the Founder & CEO of Forward Integrated Services, she dives deep into leadership, disability inclusion, and why traditional approaches often miss what families actually need. Jennifer opens up about balancing personal and professional life with autism in her family, building a purpose-driven business after the pandemic, and creating a disability ministry from scratch. This conversation is packed with insights on leadership, community building, parent empowerment, and designing support systems that go beyond theory. If you're a leader, parent, or someone passionate about creating meaningful impact, this episode will shift your perspective. Keywords: leadership, autism support, disability inclusion, parenting with autism, ABA therapy, community building, personal growth, nonprofit leadership, family empowerment, entrepreneurship Hashtags: #TheFlex #Leadership #AutismAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #ParentingJourney #Entrepreneurship #CommunityBuilding #ABAtherapy #PodcastEpisode #PersonalGrowth I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. - Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/ Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xar Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast  The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

SE01 E49 Growing From Hard Conversations | Amanda Cox on the flex

In this episode of The Flex, Scott Herbst sits down with Amanda Cox, owner of The Know Better Co, a boutique leadership and communication training company. Amanda shares her journey from competitive dancer to leadership development expert, and how a high-pressure, high-support environment at James Madison University transformed her approach to growth and leadership. Amanda dives into the power of timely, structured feedback, the role of mentors in helping you see your potential before you do, and why audacity—the belief in yourself to just try—is the key to personal and professional development. She also explains how her own experiences shape the way she now coaches leaders and teams to grow with confidence, accountability, and clarity. If you’re interested in leadership, communication, and building high-performing teams, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice. #leadership #communication #coaching #personaldevelopment #mentorship #teamgrowth I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. - Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/ Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xar Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast  The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

SE01 E48 Taking the Risk Out of Leadership Development | Dr Rachel Taylor on the Flex

On this episode of The Flex, Scott Herbst sits down with Dr. Rachel Taylor, co-founder and owner of the Center for Applied Behavior Analysis (CABA), to explore her journey from early fieldwork to leading a family-owned organization across California. Rachel shares her experiences navigating leadership, building a company culture rooted in integrity, and creating opportunities that align employee growth with organizational goals. From launching CABA to guiding her team through COVID challenges, Rachel emphasizes transparency, intentional decision-making, and balancing personal values with professional responsibilities. If you’re a leader looking to strengthen your team culture, improve communication, or grow your organization with purpose, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. #leadership #culture #ABA #teamdevelopment #transparency #careerjourney I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. - Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/ Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xar Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast  The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

SE01 E47 Asking the Questions that Open New Views | Ryan Jones on the Flex

On this episode of The Flex, Scott Herbst sits down with Ryan Jones, Regional Clinical Director at Lamplight Behavior Analysis, to explore Ryan’s journey into leadership and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Ryan shares how he navigated transitions, prioritized clinical quality over financial incentives, and developed his approach to effective communication and feedback. From opening a new clinic in Nebraska to building trust with his team, Ryan emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, understanding your leadership style, and putting the needs of your team and clients first. If you’re looking to strengthen your leadership skills, improve how you communicate with your team, or align your career with your values, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. #leadership #communication #selfdevelopment #clinicalexcellence #teammanagement #careerjourney I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. - Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/ Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xar Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast  The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.