Losing $300,000 in just five months sounds devastating—but for Nancy Ho, it became the moment that clarified her life purpose. In this episode, Nancy shares how chasing a dream of opening a wine bar …
Jure Koscak on Overtraining, Arrogance, and the Injury That Forced Him to Listen
Pushing harder felt like strength—until it broke him. Former professional table tennis player and performance coach Jure Koscak shares how arrogance and overtraining led to a serious hip injury that …
Minette Norman on Psychological Safety, Privilege, and the Leadership Mistake That Changed Her
Good intentions aren’t always enough. Leadership consultant and former tech executive Minette Norman shares a mentoring moment that revealed a blind spot she didn’t know she had—and how it reshaped …
JJ Brun on Building Trust in Hostile Environments—and the Mistakes That Shaped a Spy
Trust isn’t built by chance—especially when mistakes can be deadly. Retired intelligence officer JJ Brun shares how early failures, misjudgments, and hard-earned self-awareness shaped his approach to …
Gene Steratore on Officiating, Imperfection, and Learning From Mistakes
When every call is scrutinized in real time, mistakes aren’t just possible—they’re inevitable. Former NFL and NCAA referee Gene Steratore reflects on what officiating taught him about humility, …
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How Christine King Went from Welfare to Pioneering Female CEO in Semiconductors
What starts as a “bad reason” to choose a major can sometimes change everything. In this episode, Christine “Chris” King shares how an unlikely decision—made while she was a single mother on …