The Built Not Born Podcast

EP41: Life of Leadership: From Special Ops to the Whitehouse w/ Atlas Aultman

Atlas Aultman is a five-time bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and a veteran with nearly three decades of service in Special Operations and the White House military office, Atlas brings a wealth of leadership wisdom.

He has 4 degrees, hundreds of leadership awards including being named and top 40 under 40 in innovation and technology, and now lives in Phoenix when he is not on stages doing keynotes or masterclasses.

Today, we delve into key aspects of decision-making, building meaningful connections, navigating failures, the essence of feedback, and the intriguing story behind his call sign."

 

Learn more about Atlas:

Instagram: @Atlas_Aultman

LinkedIn: Atlas Aultman

X: @AtlasAultman

Website: www.leaders-KIT.com

EP40: How to Have Better Conversations w/ Patti DeNucci

Patti DeNucci is the author of the award-winning success guide, The Intentional Networker: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals & Results in Business and has just released her new book More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Have Better Conversations.

She is also a speaker, workshop facilitator, and consultant.  Organizations such as Microsoft, Rodan + Fields, HEB, MGM Resorts, Hewlett Packard, the Texas Conference for Women, and many others have invited Patti to help their teams and event participants learn how to attract, experience, and enjoy more meaningful conversations and more rewarding connections.

Patti believes it’s not how many people you know or talk to; it’s the quality of your conversations and connections.

 

We dive deep into:

- What makes a good conversation

- Who has the best conversations - introverts or extroverts 

- What holds people back from connecting 

- How to network authentically

- How to manage hard conversations

- Becoming a great conversationalist 

 

For more info on Patti and her work:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattidenucci/ https://intentionalnetworker.com/category/blog/ https://intentionalnetworker.com/resources/

EP39: Fighting for A Cancer-Free Future w/ Krissy Hitz

Krissy Hitz is a Campaign Development Manager with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

- The mission of LLS

- Krissy's story 

- The future of cancer research 

-  How to get involved with the LLS mission for a cancer free future

EP37: Is It Who You Are or What You Do? w/ Alex Molden

Alex was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft. He played 8-years battling some of the best athletes on EARTH before injuries pushed him to retire in 2005. Playing for 7 different head coaches in 8-years in the NFL Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence & how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform & ability.

Alex is now a Personal Development/Leadership Speaker and Coach. His blueprint has given many individuals, organizations and executives PROVEN SOLUTIONS to help them build a more galvanized team. It starts with knowing the foundational principles of leadership which is influence; nothing more….nothing less.

 

Alex shares his insights on 

- Understanding influence and how to use it

- The difference between who you are and what you do 

- The pitfalls of tying your identity to your ability

- The pressures of competing at a high level in business, athletics, and life 

- Developing character that fuels a purpose 

- Seeking opportunities to serve others

- Raising children to find their purpose 

EP36: Turning Pain into Purpose w/ Richard Yeargin III

Richard Yeargin III, is a former two time CFP national champion at Clemson University, Professional speaker and Author, Professor at Clemson University, and PhD student. However, he is called to make a difference in the school systems and be a strong asset to the aiding of student development and success.

 

In this conversation we discuss 

- Finding the strength to take responsibility for your actions

- Stepping into new environments and finding success

- Turning pressure into a privilege 

- Dealing with a near death experience

- Finding purpose through serving others

- Identifying your priorities and your gifts 

 

EP35: Leading From the Heart in a World of Data w/ Lindsey Witmer Collins

Lindsey Witmer Collins is an entrepreneur, software architect and founder of WLCM (pronouced “Welcome”), a full-service app development agency based in San Francisco, CA and with offices in Ukraine.

Over the past decade-plus and over a hundred apps for she’s worked with clients who range from major state health systems and international best-selling authors to Silicon Valley startups and European medical device companies.

WLCM has found its way onto Top 20 App lists, Fast Company magazine, Inc., Oprah Magazine, New York Times, and Vogue. Her company is also recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the tech hub of the U.S. - the San Francisco Bay Area. 

 

This week we discuss

- Building a tech global tech company

- Navigating the realities of a global team

- Leading during crisis

- Balancing data and instinct when making decisions

EP34: Creating Your Own Job Description w/ Lauren Petrullo

Lauren Petrullo, is a former Disney Innovation Catalyst, turned entrepreneur as she is now a successful multi-founder, owner of digital marketing agency Mongoose Media. Lauren is the winner of Prism’s Top 100 Marketing & Advertising Leaders and she has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo!, Authority Magazine. all while being the "Sherpa of Fun" in leading her pack from the front.

 

Lauren dropped gems throughout the entire conversation including: 

 

- How being on her own at 18 gave her skills for life

- Defining your own job description

- The importance of clarity of expectations

- Choosing the right partners in life and business

- Utilizing standard operating procedures to create consistency

- Creating jobs as a profession 

EP33: How to Achieve Your Goals Without Sacrificing Your Mental Health w/ Dr. Nekeshia Hammond

Dr. Nekeshia Hammond is a psychologist, executive coach, and founder of her own practice. She is also the creator and host of the well-known show "Mental Health Moment with Dr. Hammond."

She’s known globally for her expertise in mental health, burnout prevention, and leadership development, as an international speaker who has given Ted talks and spoken to the Corporate Counsel for Women of Color and international best-selling author. You’ve probably seen her in one of her media appearances including NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and Essence Magazine.

Dr. Hammond is an absolute force and thought leader in the mental health and high performance psychology space.

 

This conversation has some gems in it including:

 

- Strategies for balancing ambition and mental health

- Time management for high performers

- Gratitude in practice strategies 

- Setting healthy boundaries to increase productivity 

EP32: How Leaders Compete Every Day w/ Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson is a keynote speaker, author, and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car.

Jake has spent more than a decade working with leaders and organizations all over the world on how they can get better results for themselves and their teams by embracing a healthy competitive mindset with themselves.

He has been featured in Forbes, hosts a podcast in the top 1% globally, and has directly impacted over 75,000 ambitious leaders.

 

In this episode we dive deep into:

- Building a brand from the trunk of his car

- Learning to change how you view competition

- Managing and building habits 

- Self-awareness as a leader

- Implementing coaching conversations into your business

- The start-stop-continue method as a tool for managers

- Developing a relationships with your team 

EP31: Building the Next Generation of CEO’s w/ Corneilius Shackleford

After losing his mother at age 19, Corneilius Shackleford went on to become a successful multi-business owner, and has set out to help impact students, teachers, and administrators around the world. Now the owner of several companies, Corneilius has decided to come back & teach the systems he has learned and created that has allowed him to build a life for he and his family to live a life of abundance and gratitude. Corneilius has spent the last 8 years speaking, consulting, mentoring, and connecting with young people. Aside from his first company, Next Level Elite Athletic Training, he also is the founder and CEO of his Educational & Business Consulting Firm whose mission is to empower 1 million students and Building Leaders Who Change the World.

 

In this episode we dive into 

- Turning trauma into teachings

- The importance of mentorship in youth 

- Building trust and impacting the community

- Breaking into the public speaking industry

- Building and operating multiple businesses

- COVID pivots and the entrepreneurial journey