Innovative Leadership

Ep. 70 - Patrick Simoneau

Patrick Simoneau, founder of Leading Through, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss leadership through influence instead of authority, building trust and psychological safety with teams, and how AI may shape the future of coaching and performance management.

Ep. 69 - Casey Clark

Casey Clark, founder and CEO of Amplified Change and C3, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss her leadership journey shaped by resilience, how self-awareness and mindset impact business growth, and her mission to build a therapeutic art school supporting children with trauma. Get your tickets to the Seeds of Change Gala: https://amplifiedchange.org/gala/ [https://amplifiedchange.org/gala/]

Ep. 68 - Jason Rappaport: Celebrating 25 Years of Innovative

Innovative CEO Jason Rappaport joins Ryan and Steph to discuss 25 years of Innovative, lessons learned in leadership decision-making, and why embracing the messy, essential human element matters as technology accelerates beyond imagination

Ep. 67 - Exploring Innovative's AI User Group

Ryan and Steph discuss the launch of Innovative's AI User Group, key lessons from business use cases like AI note takers and process automation, strategies for leading team adoption and data governance, and the evolving tension between AI, creativity, and marketing. Register for the AI User Group here: https://www.innovativeinc.net/events

Ep. 66 - Jason Cline

Jason Cline, Founder of Lockhouse Studios, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss building a creative business in Frederick, evolving from freelance production into studio ownership, and balancing artistry, technical craft, and business strategy to tell compelling brand stories.