
Podcast & Newsletter

Podcast
Welcome to Leadership: The Secret Sauce with Coaches Dave Lipsky and Matt Dodson, where leadership meets coaching in an insightful blend of expertise and inspiration. Join us as we dive into the minds of successful leaders, uncovering their unique strategies, and asking the question: “What is your secret sauce?” Tune in for powerful conversations that unravel the essence of effective leadership and coaching, revealing the ingredients that make each guest’s journey truly exceptional.

Newsletter
Our latest coaching newsletter focuses on strategies to enhance personal and professional growth. We highlight the importance of setting clear, achievable goals and maintaining a positive mindset. Featured success stories illustrate how these methods can lead to significant improvements. Additionally, we introduce upcoming workshops and resources to support your coaching journey. Stay connected for more insights and tools to help you thrive in your personal and professional life.

Podcast
Welcome to Leadership: The Secret Sauce with Coaches Dave Lipsky and Matt Dodson, where leadership meets coaching in an insightful blend of expertise and inspiration. Join us as we dive into the minds of successful leaders, uncovering their unique strategies, and asking the question: “What is your secret sauce?” Tune in for powerful conversations that unravel the essence of effective leadership and coaching, revealing the ingredients that make each guest’s journey truly exceptional.

Newsletter
Our latest coaching newsletter focuses on strategies to enhance personal and professional growth. We highlight the importance of setting clear, achievable goals and maintaining a positive mindset. Featured success stories illustrate how these methods can lead to significant improvements. Additionally, we introduce upcoming workshops and resources to support your coaching journey. Stay connected for more insights and tools to help you thrive in your personal and professional life.
Episodes
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Episode 1: Introduction
Coaches Matt Dodson and Dave Lipsky answer the question that they will be asking their guests: “What is your secret sauce?”
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Episode 2: Jill De-Pompei Morales
Join us for an enlightening episode as Matt and Dave talk with guest Jill De-Pompei Morales about how relatability influences he coach-client connection.
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Episode 3: Dr. Woody Woodward
Listen to an entertaining episode as our hosts discuss with Dr. Woody Woodward about his insights as a coach and a writer on the practice of coaching.
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Episode 4: Elijah Seay
Join us for a laughter-filled episode with Matt and Dave converse with Elijah Seay, a Millennial Leadership Coach, as he talks about what led him to coaching.
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Episode 5: Gisele Garcia Shelley
Today Matt and Dave talk with guest and friend Gisele Garcia Shelley as she discusses what he coaching experience has taught her.
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Episode 6: Dr. Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
Listen to an interesting episode with Dr Sheila Boysen-Rotelli as she shares the magic of coaching and what’s really important.
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Episode 7: Jen Mallory
Join us for our next episode with Jen Mallory while she talks about her specialization in empowering professionals to overcome burnout trough her unique technique of bio-hacking.
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Episode 8: Robert Garcia
Join Matt and Dave for our most recent episode with Robert Garcia as he explains growth within coaching organizations internationally and his secret sauce.
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Episode 9: Kurt DeBique
Listen in to Matt and Dave discuss with coach Kurt DeBique as he delves into his method of delayering—zooming in and out to gain perspective.
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Episode 10: Elliot Davis
Today, our hosts dive into an interesting discussion with Elliot Davis about how his secret sauce is showing up with vulnerability.
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Episode 11: David Tinker
Dave and Matt talk with David Tinker, a former helicopter pilot turned coach, who shares his approach of curating a space that empowers clients to discover their own paths to healing, influence, and leadership growth.
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Episode 12: Chloe Dodson
In this reflection episode, Dave and Matt, guided by their Editor's questions, discuss the importance of building a coaching community, learning from others' stories, broadening the coaching definition, and embracing the practice of asking 10% more and telling 10% less.
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S2, Episode 1: Kirsten Stockton
In this episode, Dave and Matt chat with Kristen Stockton, a creative problem-solver with a passion for connecting ideas, who shares her journey to professional confidence, her unique approach to building inclusive cultures, and the insights she gained from a strength assessment.
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S2, Episode 2: Dr. Erin Eatough & Dr. Shonna Waters
Join Shonna and Erin, co-creators of "Fractional Insights," as they share how they help WorkTech companies grow by blending their unique perspectives—Erin’s drive for academic progress and Shonna’s dual focus on science and business—to explore market dynamics, tech impact, and the science-business intersection.
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S2, Episode 3: Dr. Jacinta Jimenez
In this inspiring episode, Dave and Matt speak with Dr. Jacinta Jimenez (Dr. J), a former dancer, author, and seasoned coach, who shares her success formula of fostering deep connections through positive regard, curiosity, and courage, emphasizing the importance of fully understanding each individual in coaching.
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S2, Episode 4: Rich Gross
Join us as we talk with Retired Brigadier General Rich Gross, now a faculty member and coach at West Point’s Thayer Leader Development Group, who shares his coaching and leadership insights, emphasizing the power of listening, asking insightful questions, and using humor as key elements of his approach.
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S2, Episode 5: Leslie Goldenberg
Join us as we talk with Executive Coach and artist Leslie Goldenberg, who shares her "secret sauce" of deep listening to clients' language and speech patterns—an approach enriched by long-term coaching relationships for deeper understanding and impact.
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S2, Episode 6: Brian Underhill
Join CoachSource CEO Brian Underhill as he discusses the importance of discovering and living your true self, sharing his journey of aligning his passion for organizational psychology with his strengths, and the impact this alignment has on professional fulfillment and success.
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S2, Episode 7: Julie Smith
In this episode, coach Julie Smith discusses her fearless listening and "tough love" coaching style, emphasizing the importance of aligning words with actions to build trust, the power of authenticity, and her unique approach of focusing on "what's so" to help clients make informed decisions and stay accountable.
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S2, Episode 8: Justin Milano
In this episode, executive coach and CEO Justin Milano discusses the intersection of coaching and innovation, exploring how creativity is sparked by unanswerable questions, the importance of accepting reality for inner peace, and the value of continuous growth, especially for solopreneurs, while blending modern science, ancient wisdom, and transformational coaching practices.
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S2, Episode 9: Paul Wyman
In this episode, we talk with Paul Wyman, coach and author of Part of Me, about embracing and integrating different parts of oneself. Paul shares how he overcame perfectionism while writing his book and introduces tools like voice dialogue and polarity management to reframe inner conflicts as opportunities for growth. He explains his open and exploratory coaching style, which encourages clients to connect with their "inner leader" and visualize their "inner team" to foster self-awareness, balance, and personal growth.
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S2, Episode 10: Joe Quagliata
In this episode, coaching expert Joe Quagliata delves into Co-Active Coaching, highlighting its collaborative focus on listening, intuition, curiosity, and empowering clients to lead the agenda. He shares insights from his transition from corporate leadership at American Express to executive coaching, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe space for clients to reflect and uncover deeper issues hidden by the demands of corporate life.
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S2, Episode 11: Ayo Lawrence
In this episode, we chat with Ayo Lawrence, a coach, podcaster, and lifelong learner, about how curiosity and continuous learning fuel his leadership journey. Ayo shares insights from his work in the oil and gas sector, his podcast Reading with Ayo, and his coaching approach, emphasizing the power of presence, active listening, and meaningful questions to transform client experiences.
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S2, Episode 12: Corinne Williams
In this episode, coach Corinne Williams discusses the challenges and opportunities in coaching, highlighting the importance of technology, visual aids, and trust-building in enhancing leadership while addressing cross-cultural dynamics and vulnerability.
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S3, Episode 1: Ed Piccolino
In this episode, industrial-organizational psychologist Ed Piccolino explores how early peer feedback shapes future leadership, the power of self-awareness, and the impact of personalized coaching on leadership effectiveness, using real-life examples and insights on character, cultural context, and the challenges of honest feedback.
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S3, Episode 2: Helen Dann
In this episode, seasoned coach Helen Dann shares her journey of self-awareness, overcoming "rescuer syndrome," and evolving her coaching approach to empower clients by holding space rather than fixing problems, emphasizing the importance of self-development, non-judgment, and continued learning.oes here
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Season 2: Review and Reflection
In this special recap episode, hosts Dave Lipsky and Matt Dodson, joined by Allie Dodson, reflect on Season 2’s most impactful moments, exploring career alignment, self-reflection, and key leadership insights that inspire both coaches and non-coaches alike.
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What's Your Coaching Culture?
In this episode, Amy Wright and Linda Dausend share their journey of transforming leadership through a coaching culture, shifting from traditional management to an approach that fosters growth, feedback, and self-awareness, while tackling the challenges of making coaching accessible in industries like construction and manufacturing.