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Stay On Course is a podcast where leaders, executives, founders, and entrepreneurs explore the real ingredients behind purpose-driven success in business, in leadership, and in life. Hosted by Julie Riga, ICF-ACC certified leadership coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, MBTI® practitioner, and 20-year Fortune 500 pharmaceutical executive, this podcast delivers high-impact conversations that go beyond tactics and into transformation. Each episode features executives, entrepreneurs, career coaches, business owners, and thought leaders sharing the mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and personal stories that helped them lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Every guest brings three ingredients for success. Every episode gives you something you can use before the week is over. What you will discover on Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success: Executive leadership coaching insights you can apply immediately. Confidence coaching for leaders navigating growth, change, and uncertainty. Communication and public speaking strategies for professionals who want to own every room they walk into. Purpose-driven leadership for the moments when the path forward is not clear. Business leadership training for founders and CEOs who are scaling without burning out. Career confidence coaching for professionals at a crossroads. Leadership development tools for emerging leaders, managers, and women in leadership. Motivational leadership keynotes and conversations with some of the most respected corporate trainers and leadership speakers working today. Small business leadership programs, sales strategies, entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, legacy, and the courage to stay on course when life gets hard. Inspired by the legacy of Ennio Riga, celebrity Italian chef and the man who taught Julie that discipline, storytelling, and faith are the ultimate ingredients for a meaningful life, this show bridges the kitchen table and the boardroom. Every episode is an ingredient. Every conversation is a recipe for something greater. Whether you are a small business owner, corporate executive, leadership keynote speaker, HR professional, career changer, or emerging leader, Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success is your home for leadership mindset, business growth strategy, executive presence, and the kind of real talk that actually moves the needle. Leadership coaching for entrepreneurs. Executive leadership coaching. Confidence coaching for leaders. Business leadership training. Leadership development coach. Communication and leadership coaching. Career confidence coach. Leadership growth workshop. Public speaking coach for professionals. Small business leadership programs. Motivational speaker for business. Leadership keynote speaker. Leadership keynote for executives.
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Alex Genadinik: The Ingredients for Success in Online Teaching, Entrepreneurship, and Cryptocurrency Guest: Alex Genadinik, Top 1% Online Instructor and Founder of SPRK Token Host: Julie Riga In This Episode: Alex has taught since 2014 and built over 250 courses on Udemy, reaching more than a million students His topics evolved from entrepreneurship and mobile app marketing into digital marketing, productivity, AI, and cryptocurrency Alex is originally from Odessa, Ukraine, and calls himself a self proclaimed sugar addict on a quest for the best chocolatier in his area The most important step in building a course is curriculum design, and Alex uses AI to stress test outlines and uncover blind spots A strong course keeps continuity from video to video so students stay engaged and hit an aha moment in every lecture Subject matter expertise alone does not make someone a good teacher, since teaching is its own methodology Alex revisits his own courses every year and evaluates them honestly, since believing last year work was flawless is a sign of stagnation Quality always comes before revenue, and the best courses are built through iteration rather than a perfect first draft Alex compares high production platforms like Masterclass to an appetizer, since polished production cannot replace real teaching depth Every industry has creators who care more about the sale than the substance, and Alex draws a sharp line between real teachers and grifters Alex discusses cryptocurrency as a mathematical asset built on capped supply and demand, along with his experience diversifying across tokens His newest venture, SPRK Token, is a Solana based crowdfunding platform built to help artists, musicians, and creators keep more of the money they raise Alex predicts AI interaction is shifting away from prompting toward dashboards and agents that proactively surface information He recommends following the smartest thinkers and investors on social media to stay ahead of what is coming next Memorable Quotes: Everything right now is figure outable Quality first, quality second, quality third, quality twenty fifth, and then make money Taking a bad online course is like a minor form of torture I teach to the aha Key Takeaways for Leaders: Curriculum before content, since strong courses are built on a researched foundation, not just charisma Quality before money, since product quality earns trust and revenue follows Stay curious, since lifelong learning is a leadership advantage Think long term, since patience and iteration outperform shortcuts Follow the smartest people, since staying ahead means watching where thought leaders are looking Connect with Alex Genadinik: Website: problemio.com Cryptocurrency Project: sprktoken.com Email: alex.genadinik@gmail.com Connect with Julie Riga: Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Website: julieriga.com/lead Coaching: Learn more about leadership coaching and transformation This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, instructors, and creators ready to build with clarity and purpose. Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts and share this episode with leaders ready to figure it out. #stayoncourse #entrepreneurship #growthmindset #onlinelearning #cryptocurrency Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lara Hamilton: Leading with Care, The People First Formula for IT Leadership In This Episode: Lara introduces herself as VP of IT Services at Help Desk Realty, leading a department that supports affordable housing and property management clients nationwide Julie and Lara open with a lighthearted moment about southern food, Memphis roots, and a wild family story involving Elvis Presley Lara explains why hiring exceptional people starts with understanding culture fit, not just skill She shares why temp to hire arrangements help leaders confirm alignment before making a long term commitment The two discuss what happens when a hire does not work out, and why true leadership requires self reflection first Lara describes how her team creates systems with a human purpose, reducing frustration instead of adding to it She reveals why sometimes the most valuable thing a leader can do is simply listen Lara connects her department's daily work to a much bigger mission, supporting affordable housing communities across the country She explains how fast, reliable technology can be the difference between someone securing stable housing or remaining without it Julie and Lara talk about persistence, and why never stopping matters even when mistakes happen Lara shares her philosophy on doing it scared, and why fear should never be the reason someone stops moving forward She opens up about a recent moment of courage, ziplining down Fremont Street in Las Vegas, and what it taught her about growth Lara closes with a reflection on what leading with care truly means, and why trust in your people always comes back around Key Takeaways: Hire for Culture, Not Just Skill: Exceptional teams are built through intentional, values aligned hiring Systems Should Serve People: Technology and process design should always reduce human frustration, not add to it Purpose Multiplies Impact: Understanding the deeper why behind the work transforms an ordinary job into meaningful work Reflection Is Leadership: Great leaders look inward first when a hire or a plan does not work out Do It Scared: Confidence often follows action, not the other way around Memorable Quotes: "Leading with care means a lot of things, but for me it is starting with my own employees." "It is really a failure on yourself and the employee when someone does not work out." "It could mean the difference between someone being homeless or not." "Do it scared, and you might find that it is really something you enjoy doing." "Do not let fear stop you." This episode is perfect for sharing with leaders, managers, and IT professionals in your network who want to lead with more heart and intention. Connect with Lara Hamilton: Company: Help Desk Realty, a Division of Tectonic Role: VP of IT Services Connect with Julie Riga: Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Website: julieriga.com/lead Social Media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Coaching: Learn more about leadership coaching and transformation Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to lead with care today. #stayoncourse #leadwithcare #purposedrivenleadership #authenticleadership #peoplefirstleadership Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Simon Mukooza: The Human Centered Blueprint for Trustworthy AI Adoption in Leadership In This Episode: Simon shares his journey from the aviation and aerospace industry to becoming an independent AI stylist helping people adopt artificial intelligence with intention Julie and Simon unpack why consumerism drives roughly sixty eight to seventy percent of the American economy, and why fear of job loss is fueling reckless AI adoption Simon introduces the TACS framework, true, allowed, complete, and safe, as the standard every piece of AI generated work should meet before anyone trusts it A viral AI location tracking contradiction and a real world map of Africa error at a public summit reveal what happens when people stop checking AI output Simon introduces the ROUTE framework, remove, originate, understand, touch, evaluate, born from a story about an untagged, unclaimed bag on the ramp at Dubai International Airport The conversation turns to purpose driven leadership, why corporations may struggle more than solopreneurs as AI reshapes specialized roles, and why human connection remains the true differentiator Simon predicts a future where purpose gets dialed up and repetitive doing gets dialed down, freeing people for more meaningful, transformational work Julie and Simon reflect on how every generation faces a version of this same shift, from the information highway of the nineteen nineties to the artificial intelligence conversation happening today, and why adaptation, not resistance, has always been the path forward Key Takeaways: Adopt AI with intention, not fear, and take a gradual, scrutinized approach rather than rushing in Use the TACS framework, true, allowed, complete, and safe, to verify AI output before you rely on it Apply the ROUTE framework so every piece of AI generated work has a clear human checkpoint and owner Purpose driven leadership becomes the true differentiator as AI absorbs more of the repetitive workload Connection, mentorship, and authentic leadership cannot be automated Growth happens when leaders replace fear with clarity, confidence, and a willingness to test before they trust Memorable Quotes: "The output of AI never exceeds the input." "If you do not have a tag on something, if there is no ownership from the get go, no one is gonna take accountability." "We cannot leave the humans behind. They need to be with us." "A closed mouth can never be fed." "Be human. Do not forget to be human." Perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigating AI adoption who want practical guidance grounded in purpose driven leadership and authentic growth. Connect with Simon Mukooza: LinkedIn Connect with Julie Riga: Website: julieriga.com/lead Social Media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Coaching: learn more about leadership coaching and transformation Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this episode with leaders who need to hear these AI adoption insights #aiadoption #leadership #purposedriven #humanintheloop #stayoncourse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Roseann Capanna-Hodge: The Missing Ingredient for Regulation, Resilience, and Success In This Episode: Dr. Roseann's journey from clinician to second generation entrepreneur and mission-driven media founder Why nervous system regulation is the true foundation for confidence, clarity, and personal growth The Love Pause, a minimum three second pause that builds self-leadership and grace before reacting An a la carte menu of free, accessible regulation tools including diaphragmatic breathing, the heart hug, the butterfly tap, and humming Why most people breathe incorrectly and how that habit quietly activates the stress response Why consistency, not intensity, is the missing ingredient for real transformation The connection between chronic dysregulation and anxiety, OCD, and physical symptoms like joint pain and headaches Her upcoming TED Talk in Denmark on generational emotional wealth The influence of her mother, Philomena, on her authentic leadership, resilience, and legacy Why highly functional leaders and executives often resist slowing down, and what it costs them Key Takeaways: Regulation is not a one time event, it is a practiced skill built through daily repetition A short pause before responding creates space for calm, clear decision making and self-leadership Small, consistent habits build more lasting change than occasional big gestures like retreats Muscle memory for calm is built in moments of ease, not only in moments of crisis True resilience starts with understanding and training the nervous system first Memorable Quotes: "The more you dysregulate, the more you're gonna dysregulate. The more you regulate, the more you will regulate." "When your body and your nervous system is regulated, everything else works right." "Once you're totally dysregulated, you have very minimal access to your thinking brain." "Stress is every day. You have to constantly pull the stress out so you create capacity." "I want you to channel your inner Philomena." Connect with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge: Website: drroseann.com Book: The Dysregulated Kid, available on all major platforms and at your local library Podcast: The Dysregulated Kids Podcast Search: Dr. Roseann, spelled R O S E A N N, no E at the end Connect with Julie Riga: Website:julieriga.com/leadSocial Media: Your social media handles Stacklist: stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with someone on a journey toward purpose-driven growth, self-leadership, and lasting emotional wealth. #stayoncourse #nervoussystemregulation #selfleadership #purposedriven #mindsetshift Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Katie Hardie: The Four Ingredients for Peak Performance Every High Achiever Needs Katie Hardie is the founder of My Peak, working with clients from teen athletes to corporate athletes who want to optimize their full potential Her approach blends a strength and conditioning background with functional lab testing, including blood, urine, stool, and saliva analysis The four ingredients discussed are Performance, Energy, Awareness, and Knowledge, the P.E.A.K. framework Performance can be physical, corporate, or mental, and health is the foundation every form of performance is built on Energy management includes keeping blood sugar and the nervous system regulated on a micro level, and supporting the adrenals on a macro level Awareness means tuning into subtle body signals like afternoon fatigue, energy spikes, and disrupted sleep Heart rate variability tracking helps high achievers measure recovery and resilience with real data Knowledge comes through functional labs, giving strategic, individualized action plans instead of generic protocols Gut health is directly tied to systemic health through the vagus nerve, influencing mood, motivation, and immune function Katie shares her personalized approach to health, favoring lab driven strategy over mass produced recommendations Mass produced health advice may be efficient, but it rarely reaches an individual goal because every body has different needs Katie is currently updating her seasonal cleanse challenge, a program refreshed every spring and fall focused on nutrient dense fuel and clearing out clutter Clients experience results in energy, body composition, skin clarity, and sleep quality through the cleanse program Katie's favorite cuisine is Thai food, known for bold flavors and balance, and naturally gluten and dairy free Memorable Quotes "Peak is the performance, whether that is physical, corporate, just mentally, just you." "That's where the health piece really is the first step of the rest of the things to fall into place." "You can be the most diligent person following a plan, but if it is not the right plan for your specific body, it does not work." Connect with Katie Hardie Website: mypeak365.com Free Resource: mypeak365.com/shopping-list, a ten minute shopping list with recipes Company: My Peak Connect with Julie Riga: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with a leader who needs it. #stayoncourse #decisionscience #leadership #cognitivediversity #purposedriven Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vaishali Joshi: The Inner Skills Behind Self-Awareness, Healthy Detachment, and Mental Agility Guest Background Vaishali Joshi spent years as a corporate transformation leader before shifting her focus to human skills and mental agility coaching She is the founder of Beyond Bold, a mission that includes a women's wellness retreat focused on midlife The first Beyond Bold retreat began in Tampa, Florida, and has grown to three retreats in under a year, with the next planned for Toronto in September Key Topics Discussed Soft skills describe externally focused abilities like communication, while human skills describe the inward journey people take to project themselves differently Self-Awareness: the ability to see yourself from multiple angles as a superpower, built through somatic practices like breath work and meditation, and the concept of the watcher, an inner observer Healthy Detachment: learning to release the baggage carried from situation to situation, focusing on what can be controlled in the present moment, and choosing acceptance over a victim mindset Mental Agility: pivoting away from what cannot be controlled, leaning into personal strengths, embracing weaker areas, and practicing productive discomfort to break the cycle of complacency Memorable Quotes "I think that one's ability to see themselves and see themselves from multiple angles is crucial to be able to change their own perception of things." "That watcher, if awakened inside of you, will always be this friend next to you saying, all right, you're in conflict right now, what's happening to you inside." "That ability to detach keeps us present, keeps our mind free of the noise, so that we can actually be more productive." "Discomfort reverses that cycle." Key Insights Building a new mental practice takes sustained repetition, often around forty days, before the shift becomes noticeable Negative expectations about a person or situation can arrive in the room before the interaction even happens Vaishali recalls a keynote where her slides failed in front of sixteen C-suite leaders, forcing her to speak for forty minutes with no visuals Vaishali is preparing for her third Beyond Bold retreat in under a year, this time in Toronto in September Connect with Vaishali Joshi Website: www.vaishali-joshi.com Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @shinewithvaishali Connect with Julie Riga Website: julieriga.com/lead Social Media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Key Takeaways Self-awareness is the foundation, since you cannot change what you cannot see in yourself Healthy detachment does not mean denial, it means choosing what to carry forward Discomfort builds capacity, since complacency grows in comfort and productive discomfort reverses it Watch the stories you tell, since the narrative you carry into a room shapes the outcome before it begins Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to slow down and self reflect. #stayoncourse #humanskills #selfawareness #mentalagility #beyondbold Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode: The spiritual shift happening right now and why it is time to pay attention The real difference between passion and purpose and why it matters for your life How going through a divorce at thirty-three with a baby became the moment Julie found her mission Why Julie is writing songs again and what is coming next A tribute to family members lost, including her father Ennio The question that could change everything: if money was not an object, how would you serve humanity? Why you cannot say someday forever and what to do about it today How the Before I Speak program is helping people get their stories ready for the world A heartfelt thank-you to every person who has walked this journey with Julie If you have been putting something off, this episode is your reminder. It is not too late. It has never been too late. Let's get it right. Connect with Julie: julieriga.com | https://stacklist.app/julieriga Before I Speak: Mondays at 7 PM Eastern #stayoncourse #purposedriven #spiritualawakening #podcastforwomen #beforeispeak Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Angela Petersen: The Ingredients for Success in Redefining What Aging Can Be In This Episode: Angela's path from United States Navy nurse to doctor of nursing and Chief Clinical and Scientific Officer at InstaMed Pharmaceuticals Why decades old research discouraged women from hormone replacement, and how the science has since been refuted The link between estrogen decline and cognitive decline, including dementia risk Why cholesterol is essential for brain function, and how inflammation, not cholesterol, drives cardiovascular risk Testing follicle stimulating hormone to understand where a woman is in the menopause transition Why bioidentical hormones and testosterone matter for both women and men How semaglutide and tirzepatide, known as Ozempic and Mounjaro, work as peptides that change metabolism, insulin response, and glucose regulation InstaMed's oral dissolving strip technology for peptides supporting skin, sleep, cognitive clarity, mitochondrial activation, growth hormone production, and pain, healing, and circulation How microplastics, seed oils, and modern plumbing may be undermining hormonal health InstaMed is a Utah based, United States manufactured company built to bring transparency to a peptide market Angela describes as the wild west Why Generation X is positioned to age differently than previous generations, and what that means for work, purpose, and financial security Why glutathione and clean eating support the body's natural detoxification process against everyday environmental toxins Key Takeaways: Redefine what normal means. Subjective symptoms deserve a real answer, even when lab numbers look fine Build a foundation first. Hormone optimization and metabolic regulation are the pillars everything else is built on Stay curious about innovation. GLP one therapy and peptide science are reshaping healthy aging and longevity Prepare for a different future. Financial self reliance, entrepreneurship, and AI fluency matter more than ever after fifty Purpose does not retire. A vital, engaged, purpose driven life is possible well beyond what past generations expected Memorable Quotes: "Normal is not normal." "You don't know how bad you felt until you start feeling good." "If you're in your fifties, you should be the most educated on AI right now." Perfect for anyone navigating midlife, menopause, or a career transition who wants to redefine what growth and vitality can look like. Connect with Angela Petersen: Book, The Wellness Glitch, available on Amazon Company, InstaMed Pharmaceuticals, getinstamed.com Contact, office line and text, 385-486-4181 Connect with Julie Riga: Website, your website Social Media, your social media handles Coaching, learn more about leadership coaching and transformation Stacklist, https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this episode with someone ready to optimize their health and reclaim their purpose #stayoncourse #healthyaging #hormoneoptimization #longevity #leadershipmindse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stay On Course is a podcast where leaders, executives, founders, and entrepreneurs explore the real ingredients behind purpose-driven success in business, in leadership, and in life. Hosted by Julie Riga, ICF-ACC certified leadership coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, MBTI® practitioner, and 20-year Fortune 500 pharmaceutical executive, this podcast delivers high-impact conversations that go beyond tactics and into transformation. Each episode features executives, entrepreneurs, career coaches, business owners, and thought leaders sharing the mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and personal stories that helped them lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Every guest brings three ingredients for success. Every episode gives you something you can use before the week is over. What you will discover on Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success: Executive leadership coaching insights you can apply immediately. Confidence coaching for leaders navigating growth, change, and uncertainty. Communication and public speaking strategies for professionals who want to own every room they walk into. Purpose-driven leadership for the moments when the path forward is not clear. Business leadership training for founders and CEOs who are scaling without burning out. Career confidence coaching for professionals at a crossroads. Leadership development tools for emerging leaders, managers, and women in leadership. Motivational leadership keynotes and conversations with some of the most respected corporate trainers and leadership speakers working today. Small business leadership programs, sales strategies, entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, legacy, and the courage to stay on course when life gets hard. Inspired by the legacy of Ennio Riga, celebrity Italian chef and the man who taught Julie that discipline, storytelling, and faith are the ultimate ingredients for a meaningful life, this show bridges the kitchen table and the boardroom. Every episode is an ingredient. Every conversation is a recipe for something greater. Whether you are a small business owner, corporate executive, leadership keynote speaker, HR professional, career changer, or emerging leader, Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success is your home for leadership mindset, business growth strategy, executive presence, and the kind of real talk that actually moves the needle. Leadership coaching for entrepreneurs. Executive leadership coaching. Confidence coaching for leaders. Business leadership training. Leadership development coach. Communication and leadership coaching. Career confidence coach. Leadership growth workshop. Public speaking coach for professionals. Small business leadership programs. Motivational speaker for business. Leadership keynote speaker. Leadership keynote for executives.
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