Live to Lead is a podcast for leaders who know leadership doesn’t end when the meeting does. Here we explore leadership, life, and the spaces where the two collide—growth, resilience, communication, courage, and the inner work that shapes outer impact. This is a space for leaders committed to becoming the best version of themselves—not just for their careers, but for the people they lead, the families they love, and the legacy they’re building.
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In this episode, we’re talking about contagious leadership. The kind that shapes culture, calls out misalignment, and refuses to protect comfort over truth. This is not about being liked. This is about being responsible for the environment you help create every single day. If you’ve ever felt the tension between keeping the peace and doing what is right… this conversation is for you.
Stop waiting for the perfect conditions to make a move. Leadership isn’t about timing. It’s about courage. In this episode, Kristin breaks the mindset that keeps high performers stuck in dead-end roles or environments where their contributions are overlooked. Learn the three signals that it’s time to plan your next chapter without abandoning your current responsibilities or letting loyalty to your…
High-performing leaders are often blind to the most critical risk in their organizations: the quiet erosion of talent and trust. In this episode, we uncover why the strongest people leave long before boards even notice, the hidden patterns that signal cultural decay, and what it takes for senior leaders to see, act, and protect what matters most. By the end, you will walk away with three…
You're fast. You're sharp. You see three moves ahead while everyone else is still processing move one. And somehow, that's become your biggest leadership problem. In this five-minute wake-up call, Kristin Browning breaks down why the traits that made you exceptional are now holding your team back. If you've ever wondered why your high-performing, fast-moving leadership style creates more questions…
It's a new year. Same boardroom. Same seat. But are you the same leader? In this power-packed episode, Kristin Browning challenges the myth that transformation requires complete reinvention. The truth? The best leaders don't overhaul everything in January. They make strategic micro-shifts that create exponential impact. In under 10 minutes, you'll discover: Why consistency got you to the…
In this episode of the Live To Lead podcast, Kristin Browning delves into the profound connection between leadership and self-awareness. Reflecting on the lessons of 2025, Kristin shares personal insights on how physical signals can guide us in aligning with our core values and making impactful decisions. Tune in to explore the importance of listening to your body, setting boundaries, and…
The best leaders don’t chase titles, they chase impact. In this episode, we’re calling in the ones who wake up ready —ready to do what’s right, to receive feedback with humility, and to lead like people actually matter. Because they do. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. It's for the leader who knows progress doesn’t happen without people, and that the real flex is showing up…
In this episode of Live to Lead, Dr. Mike Durnin—keynote speaker, mentor, and president of Via Crucis Leadership—joins us to talk about what it truly means to be a servant leader, especially in the face of chaos, challenge, and toxic environments. With over 40 years of leadership experience, Dr. Durnin shares practical insights and lived wisdom for leaders who want to make a lasting impact while…
What happens when a high-performing leader decides the traditional 9-to-5 isn’t enough? Kristyn Drennen, co-founder and CEO of TransformCXO, joins us to talk about building a company that empowers leadership teams across the country to scale faster and exit stronger. As a Fractional Integrator, Chief Transformation Officer, and strategic growth advisor, Kristyn is redefining what it means to lead…
Whether you’re cruising on a smooth path or clawing your way through the rough, every step of your journey as a leader is shaping you. In this episode, we unpack how the terrain you’re walking through—easy or hard—is not just part of leadership, it is the leadership classroom. Tune in for a powerful reflection on resilience, perspective, and leading with presence no matter what lies ahead.
