Jayney Howson
Jayney Howson is Chief Learning Officer at ServiceNow, where she leads workforce skills, talent readiness, and one of the world’s most ambitious learning and career transformation initiatives. With a career spanning marketing, sales strategy, enablement, and leadership development, Jayney brings a unique perspective on unlocking human potential. In this conversation, she explores how AI is reshaping learning, why curiosity and adaptability matter more than ever, and what leaders must do to create environments where people can thrive, grow, and reinvent themselves.
Matthew Abrams
Matthew Abrams is an entrepreneur, executive coach, and author of the new book Inviting Genius, a guide to embracing conflict as a path to growth, connection, and authentic leadership. In his 20s he founded an incubator for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, guiding more than 200 founders from idea to market, and for the past 15 years he has facilitated transformational experiences for leaders through organizations like EO, YPO, and EOS, helping teams build healthier cultures and stronger alignment.
Doug Conant
Doug Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, bestselling author, and champion of leadership that works. Over a 40 year career, he led Nabisco Foods, transformed Campbell Soup Company into a top tier performer, and later served as Chairman of Avon Products. He is the founder of ConantLeadership and co-author of bestselling books rooted in his experience elevating employee engagement and building high-trust, high-performance cultures. Today, he continues advancing principled leadership through his Higher Ground initiative.
James D. White
James D. White is a transformational leader with more than three decades of experience as an operating executive across consumer products, retail, and food service, including leadership roles at Gillette, Safeway, Nestlé, Purina, and Coca-Cola. He is the former Chair, President, and CEO of Jamba Juice, where he led a successful global turnaround, and today serves on more than 20 public and private boards. He is also the co-author, with his daughter Krista White, of Culture: How to Build a High-Performing, Resilient Organization with Purpose. In this conversation, we explore leadership, culture, and building organizations that last.
Terry Jones
Terry Jones is a pioneering technology entrepreneur and one of the architects of online travel. He founded Travelocity, helping define how consumers book travel online, and later co-founded Kayak, which went on to be acquired for $1.8 billion. Terry has spent decades advising boards and leadership teams on innovation and digital transformation, and he is the author of Innovation On and Disruption Off, two books that explore how organizations drive change without breaking what already works.
Jonathan F. Foster
Jonathan F. Foster is the Founder and Managing Partner of Current Capital Partners, a firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate management services, and private equity investing. Over his career, he’s served on more than fifty boards (from Fortune 500 companies to complex restructurings) and spent a decade at Lazard as Managing Director. Jonathan is also the author of On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance, a powerful look at how directors must engage and act to excel in today’s boardrooms.
Snehal Antani
Snehal Antani is the CEO and Co-Founder of Horizon3, a cybersecurity company pioneering enhanced, autonomous penetration testing powered by AI. Before launching Horizon3, Snehal served as the CTO at Splunk and later as the first civilian CTO for the U.S. Military’s Joint Special Operations Command, where he gained a front-row seat to offensive and defensive cyber warfare. In this episode, Snehal discusses scaling from $1 million to $100 million ARR, building culture under pressure, and how AI is reshaping cybersecurity.
Dr. John Hillen
John Hillen is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, CEO, decorated Army officer, and professor of leadership and strategy. In this episode, John shares insights from his latest book, The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management, offering practical tools for executives navigating complexity. We discuss how dialogue sharpens strategic thinking, why leaders must build a shared vocabulary around strategy, and what separates effective decision-makers from reactive ones. A must-listen for current and aspiring C-level leaders.
Sherri Coale
Sherri Coale is a Hall of Fame basketball coach, educator, author, and speaker known for her profound ability to lead with heart and humanity. As head coach of the University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball team for 25 years, she built a powerhouse program rooted in connection, trust, and high standards. The program experienced incredible success during this time, including 19 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and back-to-back Final Fours. She’s the author of Rooted to Rise and The Compost Files, two lyrical works on leadership, life, and becoming.
Tracey Newell
Tracey Newell is a seasoned tech executive, board leader, and fierce advocate for women in leadership. As the former President of Informatica and a board member for several public companies, she brings deep experience in scaling organizations and leading high-performance teams. In this episode, Tracey shares practical insights from her new book, Hers for the Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite & Beyond, including how to cultivate executive presence, take strategic risks, and build the mindset required to lead at the highest level.
Whether you’re climbing toward the C-suite or mentoring the next generation of leaders, this conversation is packed with real-world wisdom and actionable takeaways.