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.
Imagine your potential when you know who you are, what informs your abilities and leading with true confidence. Being stuck in repetitive patterns as a leader can be a sign of unprocessed trauma that…
Breaking down big goals is about turning a 100 mile run into manageable increments, ensuring every step counts towards success.
Jason Yarusi, Keynote Speaker, talks about how to take those small step…
Authentic leadership starts with the human connection. You have to make the decision to be a connector, be self aware and face the challenges of being a bit uncomfortable.
Gerardo Segat, Internationa…
What do you do when others in your environment are complaining, gossiping, or demonstrating behaviors below team standards?
Beck Beaulieu, Championship Culture Coach, joins us in a discussion about b…
Gain valuable insights into the nuanced interplay between stress and pressure as predictors of performance, as Adolfo Gómez Sánchez, Founder & Chief Passion Officer of Gold Results, draws on his ext…
A leader has the responsibility to locate and cultivate the talents within their people.
Corina Walsh, Chief Engagement Officer at Shift People Development Inc., specializes in developing emerging le…
What is leadership without vision, influence and execution?
Well, Tai Goodwin, CEO of That Marketing Team, explains the importance of leaning into your intuition. Your intuition is unique to you and …
Your personal brand is the key to building your credibility and reputation in your role. It's about communicating clearly your experience and value, while establishing yourself as an expert in your f…
It's hard to let people fail when results are needed, but as a speaker, author and entrepreneur, Tabitha Thorell talks about the importance of servant leadership and giving your people the room to fa…
Helping middle managers become confident and productive leaders, Sally Foley-Lewis is a Middle Manager Leadership Expert, who unlocks the potential of middle managers through her Trilogy of Success.
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Monetary success is the bi-product of valuing people.
Luka Yancopoulos, CEO and Co-Founder of Grapevine, talks with us about building successful alignment between your mission, your culture and the p…
Building meaningful relationships is the key to being a successful leader. You can call it authentic leadership.
Nick Shaw, co-founder of Mirrorbox Leadership Lab, discusses how to be intentional wit…
Building a business from the bottom up is not an easy task. You need to make sacrifices but still make sure that you take care of yourself along the way.
Christina Flach is a celebrity hair and makeu…
How do you put yourself first in order to give others what they need?
Self-care is not selfish. It's a foundation that leaders must engage in so they can be the best for their people.
We had a great …
They say that you can’t give to others what you don’t already possess, so the ability to take care of yourself as a leader will provide you the ability to take care of others.
Brittany, from Brittany…
For those looking to lead their career and do what the heck they want to do! Listen to Josie and Lorena from arcanastudio.co break down the fact that it's way more riskier to work for someone else th…
In this episode, we leave you with reflections on your own willpower and skill development. Are you leaning more towards cultivating unwavering determination, or is it time to sharpen your skills?
Ar…
“Practice it, until you become it!” That was the response from Lisa Hinz when we asked if you achieve confidence by faking it until you make it.
Lisa, leadership and development coach from theconfide…
Through the psychology of leadership, Dan Joseph, a military veteran, shares his approach to bringing love onto the battlefield. He launched combatpsych.com as a way to work with soldiers and militar…
Casandra Austin McDonald guides high-performing leaders and visionaries to reconnect with themselves by elevating their mindset & magnetism, so that they create everything they've ever wanted.
Are we…