The Unshackled Leader: Turning Connection into Performance

The Unshackled Leader: Turning Connection into Performance

What if the biggest shift in your leadership wasn’t strategy… but connection? In this powerful episode of Unleash Your Amazing Leadership, I sit down with executive growth strategist Roger Savy. Roger is known as the Ambassador of Optimism and “The Unshackler”. In this episode we explore what it really takes to break through hesitation and lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. Roger’s journey spans open-heart surgery, military leadership, and global executive roles; but his true gift lies in helping people unlock themselves. Together, they dive into: * How one conversation can create lasting transformation * The hidden “shackles” that keep leaders stuck * Why emotional connection drives performance more than logic * How to pause before reacting and lead with intention * The power of truly seeing, hearing, and understanding people This episode is also deeply personal, as I share a moment from 2019 that changed the trajectory of her life and how Roger played a role in that transformation. If you’re ready to lead with more awareness, connection, and purpose… this conversation is for you.

How Great Leaders Show Up; At Work and at Home with Jon Van Pelt

What does it really mean to show up as a leader... not just in the boardroom, but in the moments that matter most at home? In this episode, I sit down with Jon Van Pelt, a global life sciences executive and Vice President & General Manager, who brings over 30 years of leadership experience from GE and Danaher. Jon shares powerful insights on leading high-performing teams, staying grounded in customer impact, and navigating the demands of a global career while being fully present for his family.  We explore: ✨ Why great leadership starts with being “vested” in outcomes ✨ How to lead through pressure by pausing, reflecting, and aligning your team ✨ The importance of staying connected to the voice of the customer at every level of an organization ✨ Lessons from coaching youth sports that translate directly into business leadership ✨ The shift from work-life balance to life-work balance Jon also shares candid reflections on growth, resilience, and why continuous learning is essential to truly unleashing your amazing leadership. If you're a leader striving to perform at a high level without losing what matters most, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen now and discover how to lead with clarity, presence, and purpose, wherever you are in the journey.

Boots on the Ground, Eyes on the Future: A Leadership Conversation with Listy Limon

In this episode of Unleash Your Amazing Leadership, Listy Limon, Chief Revenue Officer at GFS Home Loans, shares her inspiring leadership journey and the lessons she’s learned from more than 20 years in the mortgage industry. From people-first leadership and operational excellence to emotional intelligence, collaboration, and legacy, Listy offers a grounded and forward-thinking perspective on what it takes to lead with purpose while building high-performing teams and sustainable growth.

Why Relationships Outperform Tactics with Clayton Funk

In this episode of Unleash Your Amazing Leadership, Tammy sits down with Clayton Funk, Founder and Managing Director of Signal Strength Advisors, to unpack why relationships consistently outperform tactics—especially when the stakes are high. Clayton shares how trust and likability win business, why great leaders resist micromanagement, and what relationship-driven leadership looks like day to day. From navigating difficult conversations with authenticity to lessons fatherhood teaches about leading by example, this conversation is a powerful reminder that integrity, gratitude, and real human connection are the ultimate leadership advantage.

How to Reclaim Focus Under Pressure with Mridu Parikh

When everything feels urgent, it’s easy to lead from reactivity—chasing the loudest problem, answering every ping, and ending the day exhausted… with little that actually moved the needle. In this episode of Unleash Your Amazing Leadership, I’m joined by Mridu Parikh, founder of Life Is Organized, to talk about how leaders can reclaim focus and momentum in high-pressure environments—without burning out. We dig into why productivity isn’t just about the to-do list, but the emotional clutter behind it—and how a simple shift in perspective can guide you to the right priorities when the pressure is on. In this conversation, you’ll learn: * Why other people’s urgency so often becomes your urgency—and the hidden cost of that * The question Mridu uses to cut through overwhelm: “What would make me feel good when my head hits the pillow tonight?” * A practical tool for handling urgent demands without dropping everything: “I hear you + here’s my action plan” * How to use a Power Hour (even just 30 minutes) to reduce reactivity and rebuild momentum * Why structure creates freedom—and how to build flexible systems that still honor your natural rhythm * How to tell the difference between productive urgency vs. reactive urgency