Hard But Worth It: Leadership Stories for Entrepreneurs and Executives
Ikon Coaching's signature podcast where Executive Coaches Kirk and Mitch host past and present clients to explore their journey of becoming great leaders. These leaders have done their work and have a story to tell. They've learned there is no easy button that magically transports you to great leadership. Instead, they found the path to meaningful work, work that is worth it even though at times it's hard.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 40
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
Curiosity as Your Compass: Navigating Life by Your Own Rules - EP: 20 Balt Pazos
Balt Pazos joins us for episode 20 of the Hard But Worth It Podcast to talk about the art of tuning out the distractions and negative opinions of others to stay laser-focused on your personal goals a…
Fearless Forward: Building a Better You - EP: 19 Ahab Alhindi
Ahab Alhindi joins us for episode 19 of the Hard But Worth It Podcast to talk about the art of turning your deepest fears into stepping stones for personal success. We explore the psychological barri…
How to Develop a Champion's Attitude - EP: 18 James Bethea
James Bethea joins us for episode 18 of the Hard But Worth It Podcast to talk about those who consistently succeed in their personal and professional lives. But what sets them apart? It's not just ha…
From Vision to Legacy: Creating Impact in Your Career and Beyond - EP: 17 John Gardner
John Gardner joins us for episode 17 of the Hard But Worth It Podcast to talk about the art of living a life that leaves a lasting legacy, personally and professionally. From developing a powerful pe…
Brewing Success: Sam LaRobardiere's Journey from Bootleg to Best-in-Class Coffee Roasting - EP: 16
Whether you're a coffee aficionado, a hopeful entrepreneur, or someone who's simply striving to be the best in their field, Sam LaRobardiere joins us in this episode of The Hard But Worth It Podcast …
From Imagination to Impact: How Stories Shape Our Results - EP: 15
Kirk and Mitch joins us for Episode 15 of the Hard But Worth It Podcast. As an author, you hold in your hands the paintbrush of imagination, capable of crafting worlds, challenging norms, and changin…
How Hard Times Make Strong Businesses - Ep: 14: Joshua Johnson
Joshua Johnson joins us for Episode 14 of the Hard But Worth It Podcast. Ever wonder how a successful company like Emmaus Development was built from scratch?
These 3 Diagrams Will Change Your Understanding of Business - Ep. 13
In this episode of The Hard But Worth It Podcast, Kirk busts out the trusty whiteboard to outline some key principles to understand what it takes to start, build and scale a business. Watch on YouTub…
How Losing Control Puts You In Command - Ep 12: Brooke Winter
Brooke Winter joins us for episode 12 of the Hard But Worth It Podcast to talk about her journey of founding and operating Clarity HR Consulting. Brooke's journey boils down to the issues of recognit…
Why Goals are Probably Hurting Your Business, Not Helping It - Ep 11
Welcome back to The Hard But Worth It Podcast! In this episode, Kirk and Hope discuss the question, "Why would a business leader want goals for their employees?" The answer may seem obvious, but you'…
Overcoming an Addiction to Busyness - Ep 10: Fab Altamura
In this episode of The Hard But Worth It Podcast, Fab Altamura shares his story of transformation. From acting in Hollywood to pursuing entrepreneurship and real estate, Fab has always had a drive fo…
My Biggest Failure as a Leader - Ep 9
In this episode of The Hard But Worth It Podcast, Kirk tells the story of his biggest failure as a leader. Early in his leadership career, Kirk was involved in the merging of three companies. All of …
Where do you Go Once You Have It All? - Ep 8: Chris Lamm
Welcome to another episode of The Hard But Worth It Podcast, where we explore the stories of the development of leaders
Today, we're joined by special guest Chris Lamm, a top 1% mortgage banker a…
Dealing With Change and Uncertainty in Chaotic Times - Ep 7
Change is the only constant in life, yet humans hate change. How do we deal with this conflict? Especially in business, where adapting to and embracing change is the difference between success and fa…
The Tension Between Ambition and Contentment - Ep 6
We've set up a false dichotomy between contentment and ambition. In this episode of the Hard but Worth It Podcast, we explore the tension between these two concepts and reveal that life is actually b…
Facing Fear and Humiliation - Ep 5: Ron Brewster
In this week's episode, we dive deep into personal development, leadership, and business systems. Our special guest Ron Brewster, executive director of Mission Builders International, shares his incr…
What Makes It Worth It? - Ep 4
In this episode of the Hard But Worth It Podcast, the team dives into the idea of "worth it." and share stories and insights from their coaching and personal experiences.
Overcoming Yourself - Ep 3: Jason Odell
We're thrilled to be joined by Jason Odell, founder and pit master of Odell Craft BBQ. In this episode, we talk about how he found success in one of the riskiest industries out there, and how overcom…
Choosing Your Hard - Ep 2
In this episode, the Ikon team unpacks the common experience of 'hard' and discusses the value and necessity of choosing your 'hard' well.
Finding Purpose in Work - Ep 1: Mitch Santala
Mitch Santala tells the story of his transition from ministry to entrepreneurship, and how he overcame not only the challenge of starting a business, but also the challenge of finding meaning and pur…