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Intentional Leader Podcast

Intentional Leader Podcast

By: Sean Olson
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Leadership may come with a list of privileges. However, many often discover that being on top is somewhat lonely and challenging. Without knowing how to perform with intentionality, your team may see you as distant and too hard to reach. This disconnect will adversely affect any team, causing it to underperform and under-deliver.

Welcome to The Intentional Leader, the podcast dedicated to transforming good leaders into great ones. In this show, we focus less on the theoretical aspect of leadership and dive deep into the human aspect that every leader must embrace and invest in. If you find yourself struggling to connect with your team, it's time to learn the art of intentional leadership.

This is your chance to discern your unique skills, tap into your authentic self, and find out how to shape yourself into someone everyone would love to work with. Whether you are a solopreneur, working with a partner, investing in some bigger venture, or a self-made entrepreneur, you are assured of learning something of value in this show that will level up your leadership approach.

Each episode features inspiring lessons from actual leaders from all walks of life, industries, professions, and expertise. In these conversations, we go beyond what’s written in books or the usual things discussed in various courses. Instead, we pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in the real world based on the perspectives and experiences of these leaders. Hear them look back on their own ups and downs in their career and share valuable leadership lessons they have learned along the way. Walk in the shoes of these amazing individuals and see how you can emulate their learnings with your own team.

Through these amazing stories, you’ll discover how to tap into your humanity. Gain leadership points and build confidence not in simply mastering tried-and-tested strategies but in leaning more into your authentic self. By becoming more intentional, you understand the needs of your team better and make them feel accepted and content. Once you forge a deep connection with every single individual working under you, for you, and with you, expect to achieve greater things besides just bigger profits.

Hosting the podcast is executive coach, author, and speaker Sean Olson. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Renogize Professional Coaching, a provider of executive coaching services that turn ordinary people into extraordinary leaders. With a strong presence across the nation, they have helped countless businesses and companies achieve greater heights and target even bigger goals. They also launched the enrollment leadership development program Intentional Leader Academy, from which this podcast derives its name.

Sean is the perfect person to host the show because of his ability to help potential leaders figure out ways to implement their unique superpowers and bring their leadership to the next level. He knows how to guide others in discovering their secret sauce so that they can unleash the best version of themselves. Sean turns the episode into a mini coaching experience, with the guest joining him in guiding you, the listener, in becoming a truly intentional leader. He opens your eyes to the opportunities around you and gives you the roadmap on how to get to them.

Through these discussions, you'll uncover the power of humanity in leadership. By embracing your authentic self and building genuine relationships with your team, you can foster a sense of belonging and achieve greater success.

Sean's expertise as an executive coach makes him the perfect guide on this journey. With his help, you'll not only identify your unique strengths but also learn how to leverage them effectively.

Leadership isn't just about profits—it's about creating value and making a positive impact. Tune in to The Intentional Leader Podcast and unlock your full potential as a leader. Listen now at www.renogize.com.


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Episodes
  • What 2025 Taught Us About Leadership (And Why 2026 Is About Action)
    Dec 23 2025

    In this special year-end solo episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, host Sean Olson reflects on 2025 and casts vision for 2026. With no guest this time, Sean recaps key leadership trends from the past year, reflects on global challenges, and shares lessons learned from standout episodes with leaders across sectors and countries. You'll hear exciting updates about the Intentional Leader Network, new strategic partnerships, and how Renogize is expanding to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. Plus, Sean challenges you to stop sitting back and start intentionally investing in you in the new year. If you're serious about becoming the best leader you were created to be, this episode is for you.

    🎙 Join the movement. Subscribe, share, and grow with us.

    #IntentionalLeader #LeadershipReflection #YearInReview #SelfLeadership #LeadWithPurpose


    https://renogize.com

    https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

    https://seanolsonspeaks.com

    https://www.intentionalleadernetwork.com/leadership-and-business-planning-bootcamp-2026

    podcast@renogize.com for guest recommendations

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    24 mins
  • Mental Health in Healthcare: The Dr. Lorna Breen Story with Corey Feist
    Dec 9 2025

    In this powerful episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Corey Feist, co-founder and CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. Corey shares the tragic and heroic story of his sister-in-law, Dr. Lorna Breen, a respected emergency physician whose suicide at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic became a national wake-up call about mental health in healthcare. Corey unpacks the systemic stigma that healthcare workers face, and how the foundation is changing policy, licensing, and culture across the U.S. This conversation is a must-listen for any leader who wants to create psychological safety, support employee wellbeing, and drive lasting impact through intentional action.

    🔗 Learn how to support the mission at DrLornaBreen.org.

    #mentalhealth #healthcareleadership #intentionalleader #drlornabreen #wellbeingfirst


    https://renogize.com

    https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

    https://seanolsonspeaks.com

    https://www.intentionalleadernetwork.com/leadership-and-business-planning-bootcamp-2026


    www.drlornabreen.org

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    46 mins
  • From Chopped Champion to Chai: Chef Reuben Dhanawade’s Delicious Journey
    Nov 25 2025

    In this flavorful and heartfelt episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean and Jen Olson sit down with chef, culinary competitor, and chai entrepreneur Reuben Dhanawade. Reuben shares his leadership journey from learning to cook with his mom after immigrating to the U.S., to competing on Food Network’s Chopped and Supermarket Stakeout. He opens up about kitchen leadership, burnout, the power of community, and why he stepped back from being a sous chef to chase his dreams—including launching a chai concentrate brand and becoming a private chef in Charleston. Learn how Reuben leads through empathy, keeps people coming back to work with him, and builds authentic connections—one meal at a time.

    🔗 Follow Reuben, watch his cooking content, and explore Charleston Chai in the show notes.

    #intentionalleader #chefleadership #choppedchampion #culinarylife #chaiwithheart


    https://renogize.com

    https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

    https://seanolsonspeaks.com

    https://www.intentionalleadernetwork.com/leadership-and-business-planning-bootcamp-2026


    www.chefreubencooks.com, @chefreubencooks

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuben-dhanawade-508a85a8/

    https://www.facebook.com/rdhanaw1/

    www.lizkelleymusic.com, @lizkelleymusic

    www.foodnetwork.com

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    40 mins
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