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S4-Episode 10-Stories Shape Leaders-Connie Kwan
Jun 23, 2026
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S4-Episode 9-Winning at the Wrong Game?-Louis Markos
Jun 9, 2026
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S4-Episode 8-Character Before Competence-O Alan Noble
May 26, 2026
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S4-Episode 7-Emotional Health in Leadership-Randy Lyman
May 19, 2026
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S4-Episode 6-Working Together Enneagram-Joey Schewee
Mar 24, 2026
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() S4-Episode 10-Stories Shape Leaders-Connie Kwan | Why do smart, successful leaders keep repeating the same patterns even when they know exactly what to do?What if the problem isn't a lack of discipline, motivation, or another leadership framework? What if the real issue is the story you're telling yourself about who you are?In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, Jason Stonehouse sits down with Connie Kwan, a five-time Chief Product Officer, former product leader at Microsoft and Atlassian, and author of the upcoming book STORYHabits. Together, they explore how the stories we carry shape our identity, our leadership, and ultimately our habits.Connie shares practical examples of leaders who transformed their behavior not by trying harder, but by discovering the deeper values and beliefs driving their actions. You'll learn why generic advice often falls flat, how emotions can reveal the stories running beneath the surface, and a simple framework for rewriting the narratives that may be holding you back.If you've ever wondered why lasting change feels so difficult, this conversation may help you uncover what's really going on beneath the habits you're trying to change.Connect with Connie:storyhabitsbook.comConnect with Jason:jasonstonehouse.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a leader who could benefit from the conversation. Every share helps us equip more leaders to lead with greater calm, confidence, and intention. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() S4-Episode 9-Winning at the Wrong Game?-Louis Markos | What if all your success still doesn't answer the deepest questions you're carrying?Most high-performing leaders know how to solve problems, hit goals, and keep moving forward. But beneath the surface, many wrestle with questions they rarely say out loud:What if I'm winning at the wrong game?What if success still doesn't satisfy?What happens when I can't control the outcome?In this thought-provoking episode of The Calm and Confident Leader Podcast, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with renowned author, professor, and C.S. Lewis scholar Louis Markos to explore the questions that sit underneath leadership, purpose, faith, suffering, identity, and meaning.Drawing from his new book, My Apologetics Dinner Party, Louis shares insights gained from years of hosting conversations with people from every worldview imaginable. Together, Jason and Louis discuss the relationship between confidence and authenticity, why purpose alone may not fully satisfy the human heart, how leaders can remain open without abandoning critical thinking, and what faith offers in the face of pain, loss, and uncertainty.Whether you're a committed Christian, a curious skeptic, or simply a leader wrestling with life's bigger questions, this conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about who you are, why you're here, and what ultimately gives life meaning.In this episode you'll discover:• Why confidence grows from authenticity, not performance• The connection between purpose, fulfillment, and faith• What C.S. Lewis taught about desire and the search for meaning• How leaders can engage difficult conversations with humility and conviction• Why suffering raises important questions about God, purpose, and human nature• What it truly means to follow Christ beyond cultural ChristianityResources Mentioned:My Apologetics Dinner Party by Louis MarkosConnect with Jason Stonehouse:https://jasonstonehouse.comIf this episode encouraged you, challenged your thinking, or helped you see leadership and life from a fresh perspective, please share it with someone who would benefit from the conversation. And be sure to subscribe to The Calm and Confident Leader Podcast so you never miss an episode filled with practical wisdom, personal growth, and inside-out leadership transformation. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() S4-Episode 8-Character Before Competence-O Alan Noble | What happens when your skills outgrow your character?In this episode of the Calm and Confident Leader podcast, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dr. O. Alan Noble to explore why so many capable leaders eventually collapse under the weight of success, not because they lacked talent, but because their inner foundation was never strengthened to carry it.Together, Jason and Alan unpack the difference between competency and character, why modern culture rewards efficiency over integrity, and how leaders can rebuild the inner scaffolding needed to lead with wisdom, courage, temperance, and endurance. They discuss the dangers of image management, the pressure to always perform, the paralysis that comes from overthinking decisions, and why suffering is not always a sign that something has gone wrong.This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and deeply practical for leaders who are tired of chasing performance while neglecting the person behind the title. If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to keep up appearances, uncertain about difficult decisions, or stretched thin by the constant demand for more, this episode will help you slow down and rethink what it actually means to live and lead well.Jason Stonehouse is joined by Dr. O. Alan Noble, associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, fellow at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, and author of the new book To Live Well. Links mentioned in this episode:• Dr. Alan Noble: OAlanNoble.com• Jason Stonehouse: JasonStonehouse.com• Follow Dr. Alan Noble on Substack: Alan Noble on SubstackIf this episode encouraged you or challenged your thinking, share it with someone else who could benefit from the conversation. And be sure to subscribe to the Calm and Confident Leader podcast so you never miss an episode filled with practical wisdom, honest conversations, and tools to help you lead from the inside out. | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | ![]() S4-Episode 7-Emotional Health in Leadership-Randy Lyman | What if the reason you still feel stuck isn’t your strategy, but the emotional patterns running underneath it?In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with entrepreneur, physicist, and emotional intelligence expert Randy Lyman for a powerful conversation about the hidden emotional dynamics that shape leadership, decision-making, and fulfillment.After building multiple eight-figure businesses and reaching financial success, Randy realized something surprising. He had achieved the goals, but still felt disconnected and unfulfilled. That discovery launched him into a deeper journey of emotional awareness, authenticity, and what he calls “The Third Element.”Together, Jason and Randy unpack why so many leaders suppress emotions in the name of strength, how unhealed emotional wounds quietly influence our reactions, and why emotional health is not weakness, but one of the greatest leadership advantages available.You’ll also hear practical insights on:• Recognizing emotional patterns before they sabotage relationships• The difference between reacting and responding• Why teams struggle with communication and decision-making• A simple four-step framework for making better decisions as a leader• How emotional awareness creates calmer, more confident leadership• Why vulnerability actually increases trust and influenceThis conversation is thoughtful, practical, and deeply relatable for leaders who have ever felt successful on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside.Learn more about Randy Lyman and his work at RandyLyman.comYou can also connect with host Jason Stonehouse and explore coaching resources at JasonStonehouse.comIf this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who could use it, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Calm and Confident Leader. | — | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | ![]() S4-Episode 6-Working Together Enneagram-Joey Schewee✨ | Enneagramteam dynamics+3 | Joey Schewee | When Working Together Doesn't WorkEnneagram+2 | — | management consultantexecutive coach+3 | — | 25m 35s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() S4-Episode 5-Connecting Across Differences-James Borishade✨ | conflict resolutioncommunication+3 | Dr James Borishade | Connecting Across DifferencesCircle Urban Ministries+2 | — | traumaemotional immaturity+3 | — | 24m 29s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() S4- Episode 4-Enough for Today-Donna Barber✨ | leadershipwilderness seasons+3 | Donna Barber | Enough for Today: 40 Reflections for Surviving the WildernessThe Voices Project+3 | — | leadership developmentreflections+2 | — | 24m 43s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() S4-Episode 3-Calm is Contagious- Susan Inouye✨ | leadershipemotional clarity+2 | Susan Inouye | Susan's bookSawubona Leadership+2 | — | transformationauthenticity+2 | — | 20m 21s | |
| 1/27/26 | ![]() S4-Episode 2-Lead-Don't React-Jimmy Burroughes✨ | leadershipdecision making+2 | Jimmy Burroughes | leadership bookLead-Don't React-Jimmy Burroughes+1 | — | hyper-responsivenesstrust+2 | — | 37m 09s | |
| 1/20/26 | ![]() S4-Episode 1-Trusted to Change - Kim Bohr✨ | innovationtrust+3 | Kim Bohr | SparkEffectTrusted to Change+1 | — | Trust Elasticity frameworkfailure+2 | — | 38m 26s | |
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| 12/13/25 | ![]() S3-Episode 33-Confident, Not Polished-Amos Balongo✨ | leadershipcommunication+2 | Amos Balongo | AmosJason+1 | — | fake it till you make itreal influence+2 | — | 23m 11s | |
| 11/18/25 | ![]() S3- Episode 32 - Reclaim Potential - Hannah Bauer✨ | leadershipself-discovery+2 | Hanna Bauer | HannaJason+1 | — | potentialexecutive coaching+2 | — | 27m 28s | |
| 11/11/25 | ![]() S3-Episode 31 - Resisting the Drift - Peter Greer✨ | leadershippersonal development+1 | Peter Greer | How Leaders Lose Their WayHope International+2 | — | driftearly warning signs+2 | — | 34m 45s | |
| 11/4/25 | ![]() S3-Episode 30-When Tomorrows Invisible-Dr Rebecca Sutherns✨ | leadershipimagination+3 | Dr Rebecca Sutherns | Elastic: Stretch Without Snapping or Snapping BackSage Solutions+3 | — | failure of imaginationemotional resilience+2 | — | 30m 59s | |
| 10/13/25 | ![]() S3- Episode 29 - Questions Win - JR Briggs | Most leaders think their job is having all the answers. But what if the real power lies in asking the right questions?In this episode, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with JR Briggs, founder of Kairos Partnerships and author of The Art of Asking Better Questions, to explore why the best leaders might not be the ones with all the solutions. JR has spent over a decade coaching everyone from business owners to college presidents to Black Hawk helicopter operators, and he's discovered something that could flip your entire approach to leadership.JR reveals there are four levels of questions, and most of us are stuck at level one. He explains why humility, curiosity, and courage are essential to asking better questions, and how moving from "answer person" to "question asker" can transform your team's trust, creativity, and ownership. You'll discover why questions create connection in ways answers simply can't, and learn one practical thing you can start doing today to become a better question asker.Jason and JR also flip the script mid-episode, with JR coaching Jason live on the podcast, demonstrating exactly how powerful questions unlock deeper insights and genuine connection.If you've ever wondered why your team isn't being more honest with you or how you could lead with more influence, this conversation is for you.Links:JR's website: jrbriggs.comKairos Partnerships: kairospartnerships.orgJason's coaching resources: jasonstonehouse.comFree growth resource: totalpackageplaybook.comLove this episode? Share it with a leader who needs to hear it, and subscribe to the Calm and Confident Leader podcast so you never miss an episode. | — | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | ![]() S3 - Episode 28 - Compassion and Clarity - Cal Riley | What if being "too compassionate" is actually the most profitable thing you could do as a leader?Most entrepreneurs think compassion makes you weak. That caring too much about your team means lower standards, missed goals, and a business that runs you instead of the other way around. But what if that's completely backwards?In this episode, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Cal Riley, combat veteran, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and author of Entrepreneurial Compassion: An Entrepreneur's Journey Through Combat, Suicide, and the Discovery of Compassionate Leadership. Cal is on a mission to develop 1 million compassionate leaders by 2035 and prevent 100,000 suicides by helping leaders build healthier companies and more humane systems.Cal challenges the biggest myths about compassionate leadership, including why tolerating poor performance isn't compassionate at all, how the most driven entrepreneurs can pair their intensity with compassion to get better results, and why your team matters more than your clients. He shares why apologizing might be the most underrated leadership skill, how systems like EOS work best when leaders do their inner work first, and practical steps any leader can take today to build more self-awareness and show up better for their team.This conversation gets real about the mirror every entrepreneur faces and what it takes to become the kind of leader people actually want to work for.Resources mentioned:CalRiley.com for a free self-assessment surveyEntrepreneurial Compassion (all proceeds go to Stop Soldier Suicide)JasonStonehouse.com for free leadership resources and coaching infoTotalPackagePlaybook.com to learn how to bring your whole self to your workIf this episode challenged how you think about leadership, subscribe to the Calm and Confident Leader podcast, share it with another entrepreneur who needs to hear this, and leave a like. Life is a process, so don't do it alone. | — | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | ![]() S3- Episode 27 - Leading From Overflow - Alan Fadling | What if the most productive thing you could do today is slow down?Most leaders are running on empty, convinced that busier equals better. But what if that equation is completely backwards? What if your anxiety isn't the fuel driving your success...it's actually burning you out?In this episode, Jason Stonehouse sits down with Alan Fadling, founder of Unhurried Living and author of An Unhurried Leader and A Non-Anxious Life, to explore a counterintuitive truth: the most influential leaders aren't the ones moving fastest. Alan helps leaders around the world rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better, and he's about to challenge everything you thought you knew about productivity.We dig into the difference between making a splash and bearing fruit that lasts, why busy people might actually be lazy, and how to lead from overflow instead of deficit. Alan shares the squirrel-on-a-bike-trail analogy that perfectly captures how anxiety hijacks our leadership, practical strategies for creating space to think and reflect, and why having time for people is your greatest point of influence.This conversation is for every leader who's tired of the treadmill, who wants to stop managing their image and start leading from a place of peace.Resources mentioned:UnhurriedLiving.com - Alan's website with weekly podcasts, articles, and resourcesJasonStonehouse.com - Free leadership resources, blog, and coaching infoIf this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Calm and Confident Leader podcast, share it with another leader who needs to hear this, and leave us a like. Leadership starts from the inside out...let's do this journey together. | — | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | ![]() S3- Episode 26 - When Goals Kill Progress - Radhika Dutt | Ever set a goal that had everyone fired up for three days, then by week two the energy vanished and you're awkwardly reminding people about it in meetings? Turns out the very systems designed to motivate high performers are actually killing momentum and creating what Radhika calls "performance theater."What if everything we've been taught about goal-setting is backwards? In this eye-opening conversation, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking and upcoming book "Escaping the Performance Trap," to unpack why traditional goal-setting creates perverse incentives that crush curiosity, collaboration, and real progress.Radhika reveals how high performers end up gaming the system, why reflection beats optimization, and introduces her OHL framework (how well is it working, what have we learned, what will we try next) that's already transforming teams in over 40 countries. This isn't just theory - she breaks down exactly what leaders can do differently in their next team meeting to move from performance theater to meaningful progress.Links:Get Radhika's free OHL toolkit: radicalproduct.comConnect with Radhika on LinkedInLearn more about Jason: jasonstonehouse.comIf this episode challenges how you think about leadership and progress, hit that share button and let others in on the conversation. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss insights that could transform how you lead from the inside out. | — | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | ![]() S3- Episode 25 - How to Keep Your Best and Handle Your Worst - Nick Agnoli | Ever wonder why your best employee just handed in their two weeks notice without warning, while that person who drives everyone crazy is still hanging around?Join host Jason Stonehouse and management expert Nick Agnoli as they tackle the real-world challenge every leader faces: keeping your top 10% performing at their peak while dealing with that 80% who do just enough to get by.This isn't your typical leadership fluff. Nick breaks down why high performers often get ignored (spoiler: they're not on autopilot), reveals the hidden danger of rewarding great work with more work, and shares practical, non-monetary ways to keep your stars engaged when raises aren't an option. Plus, discover how to handle that team member who technically does their job but makes everyone else brace for impact.You'll walk away with specific questions to ask in one-on-ones, strategies for creating advancement without building an exclusive inner circle, and Nick's game-changing concept of "negative work" that every manager needs to understand.Ready to transform how you manage your team? Share this episode with other leaders who need these insights and hit subscribe so you don't miss the practical leadership wisdom coming your way. | — | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | ![]() S3 - Episode 24 - Stop Leading Alone - Dr Eun Strawser | Stop Leading Alone: Why Shared Leadership Changes EverythingWhat if the problem isn’t your calendar but your operating system? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader Podcast, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dr. Eun Strawser to unpack why leadership is not meant to be a solo act and how shifting from control to collaboration can transform the way we lead.We explore:Why shared leadership isn’t about delegating tasks but about redefining powerThe pitfalls of traditional “power over” and “power through” leadership modelsHow creating psychological safety and process accountability builds stronger, more sustainable organizationsWhat leaders can do this week to begin practicing shared leadershipHow Eun’s book You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone gives both practical tools and fresh perspectiveIf you’ve ever felt the weight of leadership pressing down on you, or wondered if there’s a healthier, more sustainable way to lead, this conversation will give you hope and a roadmap forward.Learn more about Eun at ekstrawser.comLearn more about Jason’s work at JasonStonehouse.comIf this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend, like it, and subscribe so you never miss the next conversation on living and leading from the inside out. | — | ||||||
| 9/3/25 | ![]() S3- Episode 23 - Lead People Not Numbers - Chris Hallberg | Ever feel like you're managing spreadsheets instead of people?In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Chris Hallberg, ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts (just ahead of Simon Sinek) and a coach who’s helped over 100 teams win “Best Places to Work” honors.Chris brings the heat with battle-tested wisdom, zero fluff, and the kind of candor leaders actually crave. From breaking the cycle of “ghost accountability” to handling breakdowns without blame, this episode is packed with practical tools for leaders who want results without losing their people or themselves.If you're tired of leadership theory that only works in a vacuum, this one’s for you.Mentioned in the episode:bizsgt.com - Chris’s leadership coaching and consultinggoexpand.com - Free trial of his AI-powered leadership platformtotalpackageplaybook.com - A free tool for leading from the inside outjasonstonehouse.com - Coaching, resources, and connection with JasonIf this episode helped you lead a little better, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. | — | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | ![]() S3 - Episode 22 - Humble Leadership - Dennis Edwards | What if the secret to winning at work and in life isn’t looking stronger but becoming more real?In this episode of The Calm & Confident Leader Podcast, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dennis Edwards, author of Humility Illuminated, to explore why humility might be the most overlooked leadership superpower. We tackle the tough questions leaders are actually wrestling with:Can humility thrive in a culture that rewards competition and self-promotion?How do you champion your team without sabotaging your own career?What’s the difference between being a humble leader and being a pushover?How do we start listening to the voices we have been trained to ignore?Dennis brings more than 30 years of experience leading in demanding environments, from planting churches in Brooklyn to serving as dean at North Park Seminary. He shows how humility is not weakness but strength that multiplies. This conversation will challenge how you think about success and give you practical steps you can take this week to lead with humility that builds stronger teams and healthier cultures.Links from this episode:Learn more about Jason’s coaching and resources: jasonstonehouse.comGet Dennis Edwards’ book: Humility Illuminated👉 If this episode challenged or encouraged you, share it with a friend and subscribe so you do not miss the powerful conversations coming in the weeks ahead. | — | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | ![]() S3- Episode 21 - Congruent Leadership - Jason Jensen | Ever catch yourself being one person in the boardroom and someone completely different at home? You're not alone, and it's slowly killing your leadership.In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Jason Jensen, Vice President of Spiritual Foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and author of the new book "Formed to Lead," to tackle the dangerous split many leaders experience between their public persona and private reality.Jensen reveals why the pressure to perform creates two different people, the early warning signs that you're living divided, and practical steps to bring your being, becoming, and calling back into alignment. This isn't about becoming perfect. It's about becoming whole.You'll discover why tender humility and bold faith actually need each other, how to ask the scary questions that unlock growth, and when it might be time to get some professional help for your inner world.If you've ever felt like you're wearing a mask in leadership or wondered what would happen if people really knew the real you, this conversation will show you a better way forward.Resources mentioned:"Formed to Lead" by Jason JensenTotal Package Playbook: totalpackageplaybook.comFound this helpful? Share it with another leader who needs to hear this, hit that like button, and subscribe for more conversations that go beneath the surface of leadership. | — | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | ![]() S3- Episode 20 - Emotional Growth at Work - Matthew Stafford | Ever feel like you are supposed to grow as a leader but have no idea what that actually means for your emotional life? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse talks with Matthew Stafford about the role emotions play in leadership growth. They explore how self-awareness shapes decisions, how to balance confidence with humility, and why true growth is more about consistency than perfection. Matthew shares personal stories, practical examples, and ways to handle tough conversations while staying emotionally connected.Links mentioned in this episode:JasonStonehouse.com – connect with Jason for leadership coaching and resourcesBuildGrowScale.com – resources and strategies for scaling your businessIf you found this episode helpful, please like, share, and subscribe so more leaders can grow with us. | — | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | ![]() S3- Episode 19 - Uncertainty as an Advantage - Rich Diviney | Are you accidentally training yourself to be fragile?We live in a world designed for comfort and predictability, but retired Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney says this culture of convenience is creating a hidden vulnerability. We're losing our ability to handle uncertainty. In this episode, host Jason Stonehouse explores why your comfort zone might be your biggest weakness and how to turn uncertainty from your enemy into your advantage.Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author who spent over 20 years in the military completing 13 overseas deployments. He was in charge of SEAL selection and training, created the first-ever MIND Gym to help special operators perform under extreme stress, and has since worked with organizations like American Airlines, the San Francisco 49ers, and Deloitte on leadership and performance.You'll discover the difference between peak performance and optimal performance, why anxiety is always fiction, and Rich's powerful "moving horizons" technique that Navy SEALs use to maintain control in chaotic environments. Plus, learn the simple question framework that can help you regain control when everything feels uncertain: "What do I know? What can I control?"Links mentioned:Rise Ready Course: lifeinprocess.com/risereadyRich's website: theattributes.comRich's book: "The Masters of Uncertainty"Instagram: @rich_divineyLinkedIn: Rich DivineyIf this episode helped you see uncertainty differently, hit subscribe, share it with a leader who needs to hear this, and leave us a like. Remember, leadership starts from the inside out. | — | ||||||
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