What Changed? with Dwayne Smith is a podcast about self-leadership, mindset, and the moments that shape who we become. With over 20 years as a people-first leader, I’ve learned this truth: we can’t impact others until we learn how to lead ourselves.
Through honest conversations with authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, coaches, and everyday people, we uncover the life transitions, career pivots, burnout recoveries, and quiet turning points that change everything.
If you’re navigating personal growth, transformation, or purpose, you’re not alone. This is your space to listen, reflect, and discover how to lead yourself - in your work, your relationships, and your life.
What if the key to stronger leadership, deeper relationships, and greater retention isn't about having the right answers, but about asking the right questions?
In this episode, I sit down with Thomas…
You’ve done the work. You’ve led the teams. On paper, it looks like success, but something still feels off.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Yosi Amram, a former tech CEO who walked away from ach…
In this episode, we're joined by Cameron Dobbs, former NCAA Division I athlete, author, speaker, and founder of Play Where Your Feet Are. After a series of back-to-back brain injuries ended her volle…
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Marshall, President and CEO of Semester at Sea, a global education program that’s been transforming lives for over 60 years. Scott leads a floating university t…
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Philippe Johnson, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, leadership expert, and author of What Hangs in the Balance. With a decorated 24-year military …
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Eikenberry - bestselling author, leadership expert, and Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. With over 30 years of experience helping leaders …
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Carl Sharperson Jr., a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, former Marine Corps pilot, corporate executive and now a sought after leadership strategist and author. …
Ken Rusk is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate. From snow-plowing teenager to founder of a landscaping and construction firm with over 200 employees, he penned Blue Collar C…
What does it really mean to lead with purpose and how can transforming your identity as a leader spark lasting change in both yourself and your community?
In this powerful episode of The Mind Leaders…
In this episode, you'll join the conversation with Tami Reiss, Founder of Product Leader Coach, as she unveils the art of “Convincing the Right People.” With decades of experience guiding high-perfor…
Are you ready to transform the way you lead? In this episode you'll join Tim Beattie, a trailblazer in inclusive leadership with over two decades of transformative experience, as he reveals his perso…
Creating buy-in is one of the most vital leadership skills but how do you get people to align with your vision, especially when their interests don’t naturally align?
In this episode, I sit down with…
In this episode, I sit down with Israel Duran, a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and mentor, to explore how servant leadership is amplified through the power of speaking. We discuss how effective comm…
What drives workplace success, hiring for culture fit or culture add? In this episode, we explore how values, culture and motives shape leadership and employee success with Dr. Rob Lion, an expert in…
What does it really take to lead with both heart and strategy? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Jevon Wooden, a former military officer turned global executive, to unravel the true power …
In this episode, global personal development coach Yusuf Khoja, reveals the core principles of resilient leadership, gleaned from his work with world leaders and industry icons.
Discover how to tran…
In this episode, I sit down with Doug Betts, the visionary founder of Sure Betts HR Solutions, to explore how leaders can drive meaningful change within their organizations. With over 20 years of exp…
In this episode, I sit down with Robyn Bolton, the dynamic Founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, who specializes in helping companies master the art of innovation. With a client list that spans in…
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Urmi Hossain, self-published author, mentor, speaker, and fierce advocate for women’s empowerment. Urmi’s journey is both inspiring and deeply personal, as s…
In this week’s episode of The Mind Leadership presents Conversations, we dive deep into the world of #RemoteWork and what it means to lead through a computer screen with my guest, Wayne Turmel - Remo…