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Sept. 11, 2024

Ep188 Shafqat Huq - Why Your Startup Idea Should Be Scrappy at Launch

Serial entrepreneur Shafqat Huq reveals why failure is his secret weapon for business success. In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Shafqat Huq, a serial entrepreneur who's turned multi...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Ep187 Ian Hameroff - Why Business Growth Is Never Linear

From solopreneur to CEO: The rollercoaster of scaling a tech marketing firm. Ian Hameroff, founder and CEO of Fulcrum Group, shares his journey from a one-man show to leading a team of seven in just five years. In this candid...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Ep186 Robert Joseph PhD - AI Can Transform Your Business, But Only If…

Are you tired of hearing the same old hype about AI? Get ready for a fresh perspective that cuts through the noise and delivers practical, value-driven insights. In this thought-provoking episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with ...

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Aug. 22, 2024

Ep185 Angel Beets - A New Wave of Skills Top Companies Are Looking For

Are you a leader struggling to connect with your team? Maybe you're great with numbers but lack the "soft skills" to truly inspire. In this candid chat, leadership coach Mike O'Neill sits down with Angel Beets, CEO of recruit...

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Aug. 15, 2024

Ep184 Nancy Zare PhD - The Unconventional Path to Communication and S…

Have you ever felt like you're speaking a different language from your clients? In this candid conversation, Mike O'Neill sits down with Nancy Zare. Despite her impressive credentials (PhD from Boston College, 7 published boo...

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Aug. 8, 2024

Ep183 Nikki Gangemi - The CALM Method: A Surprising Solution for Gett…

Imagine a former actress who dared to dream beyond the stage, only to find her true calling in helping others conquer their inner critic and achieve unstoppable confidence. Meet Nikki Gangemi, a certified master NLP practitio...

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Aug. 1, 2024

Ep182 Alp Kirmizioglu - Building an empire within an empire: The art …

Mike O'Neill sits down with Alp Kirmizioglu, the mastermind behind RangeWater Real Estate's in-house construction revolution. In this episode, Alp reveals how he transformed a 16-year-old real estate developer into a vertical...

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July 25, 2024

Ep181 Max Schneider - From Burned Out Consultant to Curating Extraord…

Max Schneider was a shell of his former self. Anxiety attacks, shingles in his 20s, and a decade of non-stop work had taken their toll. That's when he decided to take a radical step - a month-long surfing and yoga trip to Cos...

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July 18, 2024

Ep180 Patricia Cyr Watlington & Dr. Anany G. Prosper - Haiti's invisi…

In this eye-opening episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill brings to light the dire situation in Haiti through a candid conversation with Patricia Cyr Watlington and Dr. Anany G. Prosper of the Children's Nutri...

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July 4, 2024

Ep179 Rachel Alexandria - Why Loneliness Plagues Those at the Top

High performers suffer in secret - in this episode, you'll find out why. Mike O'Neill sits down with Rachel Alexandria, a former psychotherapist turned somatic coach, to uncover the hidden struggles of successful people. Rach...

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June 27, 2024

Ep178 Luke L'Heureux - Rigidity in Business is Dead: Why Flexibility …

"We've always done it this way" is the most dangerous phrase in business. How can leaders adapt and thrive? In this compelling episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Luke L'Heureux, COO of restau...

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June 20, 2024

Ep177 Brent Stromwall - Why Fear is Holding Back Your Company's Growt…

In this eye-opening episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Brent Stromwall, a seasoned EOS implementer and the visionary behind Odigos, to explore how entrepreneurial businesses can shatter growt...

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June 13, 2024

Ep176 Quentin Barrial - What Makes a Relentless Innovator Seek Failure

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? According to leadership coach Mike O'Neill's latest guest, it's not what you think. In this revealing interview, product design expert Quentin Barrial shares his winding path...

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June 6, 2024

Ep175 Dr Richard Shuster - The Brutal Truth Behind an Entrepreneur's …

He was making more money than ever before, working 80-100 hours per week, and on top of the world. Until a stroke nearly ended it all. In this raw and honest conversation with host Mike O'Neill, Dr. Richard Shuster shares the...

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May 30, 2024

Ep174 Gary Hall - Discover the Transformative Power of Servant Leader…

In this eye-opening episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with Gary Hall, Senior Director of Human Resources at TenCate Grass, to uncover the real meaning of servant leadership. Mike, a seasoned HR p...

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May 23, 2024

Ep173 Jonathan Strack - The Surprising Secret to Attracting and Retai…

In this thought-provoking episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host and leadership coach Mike O'Neill has a powerful conversation with Jonathan Strack, CEO of Strack, Inc., a heavy civil construction company making waves in th...

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May 16, 2024

Ep172 Dr. Suzannah Bozzone - Can Workplaces Solve Our Health Crisis?

In this thought-provoking episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill and guest Dr. Suzannah Bozzone explore the fascinating intersection of leadership, purpose, and lifestyle medicine. As a leadership coach and for...

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May 9, 2024

Ep171 Dr. Les Cole - Is This Controversial Drug the Cure for Anxiety,…

If you feel like you've tried everything to heal from trauma, depression, or anxiety, but nothing works... This episode is a must-listen. As an executive coach with decades of experience as an HR leader, host Mike O'Neill is ...

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May 2, 2024

Ep170 Dan Marks - Locomotives and Leadership: Engineering a CEO’s Pa…

Dan Marks isn't your typical executive. His journey from a humble repair shop to the CEO of a leading locomotive company is as inspiring as it is unconventional. In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill e...

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April 25, 2024

Ep169 Barbara Casey Lane - When Legacy Meets Innovation: A Multi-Gene…

When food meets family, tradition isn't just maintained; it thrives. Join host Mike O’Neill as he welcomes Barbara Casey Lane, CEO of LTI - a pivotal leader in custom food service equipment manufacturing. Nestled in the heart...

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April 18, 2024

Ep168 Joe Rare - Mastering the Secret to Repeatable Scaling with Outs…

In this episode of "Get Unstuck & On Target," host Mike O'Neill sits down with Joe Rare, a serial entrepreneur whose portfolio spans digital companies, wedding venues, and a plethora of real estate investments. Joe reveals hi...

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April 11, 2024

Ep167 Tanya Turner - The Untold Advantage of Introverts in Leadership

In this episode of Get Unstuck & On Target , host Mike O’Neill and guest Tanya Turner shatter the stereotypes surrounding HR and introverted leaders. As the director of Human Resources for Salto Systems, Tanya brings a wealth...

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April 4, 2024

Ep166 Jay David - Reviving Giants: The Art of the Corporate Turnaround

In this compelling episode of Get Unstuck & On Target, host Mike O'Neill sits down with the remarkable Jay David, a fractional manufacturing CEO with a backstory that reads like a script for resilience and strategic brillianc...

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March 28, 2024

Ep165 Michelle Nedelec - From Fighter Pilots to CEOs: The Real Secret…

In a world cluttered with repetitive success stories and conventional business advice, Mike O'Neill and Michelle Nedelec dare to disrupt. This episode isn't just another entrepreneurial pep talk; it's a deep dive into the rea...

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