Welcome to Leadership from the Heart, the podcast where we explore the art of alchemizing leadership through authenticity, compassion, and a touch of operational excellence. I'm your host, Romie, and I'm excited to have you join us on this transformative journey where we dive deep into the principles that drive results and human connection.
In each episode, we’ll not only explore essential leadership strategies but also interview special guests who bring unique insights and experiences to the table. Together, we’ll uncover how to enhance leadership with alchemy – turning everyday challenges into powerful opportunities for growth and transformation.
Whether you're a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, or someone eager to make a meaningful impact, this podcast is your resource for actionable insights, real-life success stories, and practical strategies to elevate your leadership skills.
Get ready to lead with intention, authenticity, and heart. It's time to unlock your full potential and create lasting change in the lives of those you lead. Welcome to Leadership from the Heart.
Welcome to Leadership from the Heart, the podcast where we explore the art of alchemizing leadership through authenticity, compassion, and a touch of operational excellence. I'm your host, Romie, and I'm excited to have you join us on this transformative journey where we dive deep into the principles that drive results and human connection.
In each episode, we’ll not only explore essential leadership strategies but also interview special guests who bring unique insights and experiences to the table. Together, we’ll uncover how to enhance leadership with alchemy – turning everyday challenges into powerful opportunities for growth and transformation.
Whether you're a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, or someone eager to make a meaningful impact, this podcast is your resource for actionable insights, real-life success stories, and practical strategies to elevate your leadership skills.
Get ready to lead with intention, authenticity, and heart. It's time to unlock your full potential and create lasting change in the lives of those you lead. Welcome to Leadership from the Heart.
Unfiltered & Unedited: The Episode I Wasn’t Sure I’d Share
In this unscripted and soul-baring solo episode, Romie steps into the spotlight—not as a coach or consultant, but as a woman walking her own path of healing, clarity, and becoming.
With nothing but a series of unfiltered questions (from ChatGPT), Romie unpacks the quiet truths she’s never shared before—about confidence, God, discipline, love, worthiness, and who she is when no one’s watching.
This episode isn’t polished. It’s personal.
Romie reveals:
You won’t hear steps or strategies in this one. You’ll hear the human.
And maybe, just maybe, you’ll recognize a piece of yourself in her story.
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👥 Community: The Leadership Circle
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In this special Leadership from the Heart episode, the tables are turned—Romie Montpeirous becomes the guest, and her longtime friend Melani takes the host seat. What unfolds is a raw, hilarious, and deeply reflective conversation about life, legacy, leadership, and everything in between.
Romie opens up about:
Plus, listener-submitted questions bring out the laughs and the lessons—including her theme song for life, what she’d instantly master, and the hilarious memory of Malibu & pineapple-fueled nights.
🎧 This is Romie like you’ve never heard her: grounded, grateful, and absolutely unstoppable.
🌐 LFTH Resources & Links
🧭 Quizzes
How Can a Mentor Help Me? — Discover what kind of mentorship will move you forward.
Leadership Archetype Quiz — Identify your leadership style and uncover your growth edge.
📖 Book: Better Than You Found It [Coming Soon] A heart-centered guide to leading and living with purpose. Learn to create lasting impact through everyday choices.
🗞️ LFTH Substack Channel Weekly reflections, leadership lessons, and insights to help you lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.
👥 Leadership Community: The Leadership Circle (Skool) A private community for leaders to grow together through discussion, mentorship, and authentic connection.
🎓 LFTH Webinars [Free] [Coming Soon] Monthly live sessions on leadership, mindset, and operational excellence—practical tools you can apply immediately.
🌿 LFTH Mentorship Program One-on-one and group mentorship designed to help you elevate your leadership, refine your presence, and reach your next level.
In this soul-nourishing episode of Leadership from the Heart, Romie sits down with Miami-based mindset coach Kat Ladcani for an honest conversation about the power of stillness, self-trust, and the courage to question everything you've been taught. From navigating anxiety and burnout to choosing joy, Kat shares how she rebuilt her life—one breath at a time.
They explore:
This episode is a reminder that your presence is your power—and that it’s safe to come home to yourself.
✨ Mentioned in this episode:
🔍Where to Find Kat Ladcani
🌐 LFTH Resources & Links
🧭 Quizzes
How Can a Mentor Help Me? — Discover what kind of mentorship will move you forward.
Leadership Archetype Quiz — Identify your leadership style and uncover your growth edge.
📖 Book: Better Than You Found It [Coming Soon] A heart-centered guide to leading and living with purpose. Learn to create lasting impact through everyday choices.
🗞️ LFTH Substack Channel Weekly reflections, leadership lessons, and insights to help you lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.
👥 Leadership Community: The Leadership Circle (Skool) A private community for leaders to grow together through discussion, mentorship, and authentic connection.
🎓 LFTH Webinars [Free] [Coming Soon] Monthly live sessions on leadership, mindset, and operational excellence—practical tools you can apply immediately.
🌿 LFTH Mentorship Program One-on-one and group mentorship designed to help you elevate your leadership, refine your presence, and reach your next level.
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this episode speaks to your soul!
In this powerful episode of Leadership from the Heart, Romie Montpeirous sits down with visionary entrepreneur and founder of Fireside RV Rental, Garr Russell. From buying a single RV to accidentally building the largest RV rental management franchise in the nation, Garr shares a vulnerable, real, and inspiring look at what it takes to grow through failure, lead with faith, and build businesses and families that thrive together.
They explore:
This episode is a masterclass in resilient leadership, community-driven growth, and how to keep showing up—especially when everything feels like it’s falling apart.
🛠 Resources Mentioned:
🔗 Stay connected:
In this game-changing conversation, Romie sits down with rural sales psychology expert and founder of Agrarian, St John Craner. With decades of experience helping sales and marketing teams shift from pitching to connecting, St John introduces a paradigm shift: stop selling. start serving.
They dive into:
Whether you’re new to sales, a seasoned entrepreneur, or a coach tired of the numbers game—this episode gives you permission to slow down, tune in, and lead with service.
🔗 Links & Resources
In this vulnerable solo episode, Romie opens up about a deeply personal leadership lesson: learning to trust yourself again after life knocks you down.
Whether it’s a breakup, a mistake in leadership, or the sting of giving too much—this episode explores what happens after we get back up. Because bouncing back is only half the battle. Rebuilding trust with yourself? That’s the real growth.
Romie shares:
📖 Self-reflection prompt: Where in your life or leadership are you punishing yourself instead of trusting yourself again?
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🔗 Website: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co
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📬 Contact: Have a question or want to connect? Email us at info@leadershipfromtheheart.co
What if you could talk to your loved one again—even after they’ve passed?
In this emotionally rich episode, Romie sits down with Miles Spencer, CEO and co-founder of Reflekta.ai, a pioneering Soul Tech company that blends AI and storytelling to create dynamic, interactive digital legacies. Miles shares how he talks to his late father every day, receiving bedtime stories, pep talks, and warm memories through Reflekta's unique platform.
Together, they explore:
If you’ve ever wished for one more conversation, this episode will move you—and possibly change your thoughts about grief, legacy, and memory forever.
🔗 Explore Reflekta.ai | Reflekta in Action | Reflekta Podcast | Soul Tech Paper
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you tune in.
In this solo episode of Leadership from the Heart, Romie Montpeirous opens up about her shift from coach to mentor—and the powerful lessons that inspired the creation of her new mentorship program for emerging and evolving leaders.
Romie shares four real stories from current mentees navigating promotions, communication gaps, team conflict, and cultural alignment. These stories reveal the subtle, overlooked shifts that create true leadership impact—like learning to leave the door open for dialogue, stop waiting for permission, lead without ego, and recognize people the way they want to be recognized.
You'll learn:
And if you're ready for your next level of leadership, Romie invites you to explore her new Next Level Leader Mentorship program—because no one is coming to rescue you. It's time to move your own mountains.
🔗 links to learn more:
In this powerful conversation, Romie Montpeirous sits down with leadership expert Dr. Patrick Farran—founder of The Ad Lucem Group and former Notre Dame MBA faculty member—to unpack the true meaning of leadership in today’s complex world.
They explore:
Plus, Patrick opens up about his personal journey through triathlons and how discipline and growth mindset shape his leadership today.
This episode is a call to reflection, courage, and aligned action—for every leader who wants to build something real.
🌐 Learn more at https://adlucemgroup.com/
In this eye-opening episode, Romie Montpeirous sits down with Craig Taylor, cybersecurity expert, psychologist, and CEO of CyberHoot, to explore a powerful shift happening in cybersecurity—from punishment to positive reinforcement.
With over 30 years of experience protecting organizations from digital threats, Craig shares why human behavior—not technology—is the real battleground in cyber risk, and how his unique background in psychology is helping change the way companies approach security training.
You’ll learn:
Craig also shares the story behind CyberHoot’s innovative HootPhish™ platform, why traditional scare tactics don’t work, and what leadership looks like when four co-founders are building a mission-driven company together.
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🔗 Resources Mentioned:
🎧 Listen, Learn, Lead: If you’re ready to build a culture of trust, confidence, and cyber resilience—without fear tactics—this episode is a must.
🛡️ Because security doesn’t have to feel scary.
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In this solo episode of Leadership from the Heart, Romie explores the four stages every leader passes through on their journey to maturity and impact—using a simple (and powerful) analogy we can all relate to.
You’ll learn:
🍽️ The Dependent Leader: Why it’s okay to start by being spoon-fed direction
🥄 The Learning Leader: How to make a mess while you figure things out
🥗 The Independent Leader: When you start cooking your own ideas and leading the way
🌱 The Nourishing Leader: The ultimate level—teaching others to thrive
Romie shares:
Ready to discover where you are—and where you can grow next?
✨ Explore more resources and find the leadership maturity assessment at leadershipfromtheheart.co.
In this transformative episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie sits down with Holly Golebiowski, Partner and Lead Facilitator at Leader Skills. Holly shares her remarkable journey from nearly being terminated to becoming a confident, self-aware leader who helps others do the same.
Together, they explore:
If you’re ready to break the cycle of burnout, micromanagement, and stress—and start leading with purpose—this episode will inspire you to look in the mirror and begin your own breakthrough.
👉 Learn more about Leader Skills and get practical leadership tips every two weeks at leaderskills.training.
In this episode of Leadership from the Heart, Romie Montpeirous sits down with Claudia D. Thompson, leadership consultant, team strategist, and founder of The Business Fabric. Together, they unpack what it really takes to lead when you never planned to be “the boss.”
Claudia shares the story behind her new book Take Charge and why she believes most leadership advice is outdated and condescending—especially for small business owners. You’ll learn why leadership isn’t a personality trait, how to keep your spark alive when you’re stuck in the trenches, and why avoiding tough conversations can quietly wreck your culture.
They also explore:
If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to be a confident, authentic leader—this episode is your permission slip to stop winging it and start leading with purpose.
🎧 Listen in to discover how taking charge doesn’t mean losing yourself along the way.
In this episode of Leadership from the Heart, Romie Montpeirous sits down with André Gonsalves—marketing strategist and media buyer—to unpack the deep connection between leadership and marketing.
They explore why great leadership starts with serving your people, how to reframe rejection in sales, and why content creation is no longer optional—it’s essential. From understanding the psychology of your audience to mastering your mindset, this conversation is a masterclass in authenticity, visibility, and impact.
🧠 Topics we cover:
🎯 If you’re a founder, creator, or heart-centered leader—this one’s for you.
In this powerful episode of Leadership from the Heart, Romie sits down with Thomas Knoll, a transformational mentor to over a thousand founders and executives. Together, they explore how resistance shows up in leadership—and how curiosity, not control, is the path to lasting influence. Thomas challenges the notion that leadership is something you do, instead redefining it as something others experience when you're fully aligned with your truth. You’ll walk away with insights on overcoming inner critics, teaching through empowerment, and building a culture of psychological safety.
🔑 Topics covered:
📍Learn more about Thomas and his work at: GetElevenApp.com
In this heartfelt and wisdom-filled episode of Leadership from the Heart, Romie sits down with Jim Carlough—seasoned business strategist, speaker, and author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership. With over 30 years of leadership experience across startups and major healthcare organizations, Jim opens up about how leaders are developed—not born—and why integrity is a non-negotiable foundation.
He shares emotional stories of compassion-driven leadership, the difference between empathy and compassion, and why humor matters more than you think. If you’ve ever questioned your leadership potential or felt overwhelmed in today’s shifting landscape, this episode will remind you that mentorship, consistency, and care are key to lasting impact.
🔑 Topics include:
🎧 Listen now and leave with practical wisdom, emotional truth, and a renewed sense of purpose.
In this powerful episode of Leadership from the Heart, Romie sits down with Dr. Rob Lion—professor, leadership consultant, and co-founder of Black River Performance Management—to unpack the complex truth about what it really means to lead. They explore the difference between perception and reality, why “average” leaders may be unknowingly disengaging their teams, and how emotional intelligence, consistency, and compassion build a resilient workplace culture.
You'll learn:
🔗 Connect with Dr. Rob Lion at BlackRiverPM.com or search “Rob Lion” on LinkedIn.
In this heart-centered and high-impact episode of Leadership From the Heart, Romie welcomes the dynamic duo behind Grounded With Data—Patti Combs Brownsord and Dr. Jack Slingluff. Together, they unravel the power of combining intuition and data to transform leadership, culture, and decision-making.
From embracing collaboration to decoding human design, this episode is packed with golden insights like:
Whether you're leading a team or just learning to lead yourself, this episode is a must-listen.
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In this raw and powerful episode of Leadership From the Heart, Romie sits down with Jake Baadsgaard, founder of Disruptive Advertising and creator of Disruptive University. Together, they unpack how authenticity became the guiding principle in Jake’s life—starting with personal crisis and leading to profound transformation in his marriage, leadership, and business.
Jake shares how checking all the boxes—career success, marriage, financial milestones—still left him feeling empty, until he was forced to confront the disconnect between who he was and who he was pretending to be. He introduces his simple yet profound framework: Awareness, Honesty, and Responsibility (AHR) as a pathway to discovering your authentic self.
Whether you’re struggling in your relationships, stuck in a career that feels out of alignment, or simply searching for more meaning—this conversation will challenge, inspire, and ground you.
What we cover:
🔗 Learn more about Jake at Disruptive Advertising and explore Disruptive University.
In this episode of Leadership From the Heart, Romie sits down with the brilliant Nada Lena Nasserdeen, an internationally acclaimed thought leader, two-time TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. Nada is on a mission to help professionals unlock their full potential through the power of soft skills—and today, she’s breaking down exactly how YOU can do the same.
Key Takeaways:
✔️ The difference between transactional vs. transformational leadership
✔️ Why self-confidence is the foundation of personal & professional success
✔️ How emotional intelligence plays a critical role in leadership
✔️ The 4 B’s Framework for breaking limiting beliefs
✔️ Practical strategies to enhance your leadership presence and influential communication
💡 Resources Mentioned:
🔹 Take Nada’s FREE Confidence & Emotional Intelligence Quizzes: RiseUpForYou.com
🔹 Follow Nada Lena Nasserdeen: LinkedIn | Instagram
🔹 Book Recommendation: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
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