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.

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#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

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

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

In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Bill Montgomery, President & CEO of River Radio. Bill shares his journey from college radio to leading a growing, multi-market media organization with purpose and integrity. Learn how he navigated difficult leadership seasons, expanded a nonprofit radio network through mergers and acquisitions, and built a culture of trust, innovation, and community engagement. Bill opens up about what it means to truly listen, how to lead through technological disruption, and the importance of staying grounded in mission while embracing change. Whether you're in media, ministry, business, or leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and actionable insight.

🔗 Find links to River Radio, streaming options, and more in the show notes.

#intentionalleader #leadershippodcast #mediainnovation #servantleadership #radiosuccess

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

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

River Radio Ministries: www.riverradio.com

Podcasts : https://riverradio.com/podcasts/

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@rivernow

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1049TheRiver

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1049theriver/

Bill’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billmontgomery/

Bill’s Podcast – Brewing Better Leaders: https://riverradio.com/brewing/

In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Nimesh Patel, Vice President of Operations & Culinary at Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar. From cleaning motel rooms as a kid to building a thriving franchise and earning an MBA, Nimesh shares an inspiring journey of hard work, humility, and lifelong learning. Discover how his early leadership in a family business, passion for hospitality, and knack for people-first management paved the way for success. Nimesh also shares how he helps others thrive through intentional leadership, franchise development, and operational excellence. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring leader, or franchisee, this episode is filled with real talk and practical lessons you don’t want to miss.

🔗 Connect with Nimesh and explore Boston’s Pizza in the show notes.

#intentionalleader #franchiseleadership #hospitalityindustry #restaurantgrowth #leadershipjourney

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimeshpatelsmu/

https://www.ownabostons.com/

https://www.bostons.com/

In this powerful episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with high-performance coach and founder of Dad Nation, Mitchell Osmond. Mitchell shares his raw, transformational journey—from being 60 pounds overweight, $100K in debt, and near divorce, to rebuilding his marriage, health, faith, and finances. Discover how a fight and a funeral became his wake-up calls. Mitchell dives into the importance of male vulnerability, healthy masculinity, spiritual leadership, and building your “Iron Five”—a close circle of men who call you higher. This conversation is a must-listen for men and women alike who want to lead powerfully at home and at work.

🔗 Learn more about Mitchell and Dad Nation in the show notes below.

#dadnation #intentionalleader #masculinity #faithandfamily #menshealth

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

Website: https://www.dadnationco.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadnationco

FREE GIFT: THE CONNECTION CODE™: 50 questions to spark the fun and get the fire back: https://www.dadnationco.com/code

Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/

In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Dave Burnett, CEO of AOK Marketing and PromotionalProducts.com. Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey—from running a liquor sampling business in college with 50 employees, to navigating the Great Recession, to building a digital marketing agency that now pioneers SEO for AI. He dives into leadership lessons learned from failure, persistence (like calling the same domain owner every six months for 16 years!), and the power of building resilient teams. You’ll also hear about his latest innovation, Llmtel, a groundbreaking tool that measures how businesses rank inside large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.

🔗 Connect with Dave and explore his companies in the show notes.

#leadership #entrepreneurship #AI #SEO #intentionalleader

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebburnett/

https://aokmarketing.com/

https://www.promotionalproducts.com/

https://www.llmtel.com/

In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI (Business Network International), former U.S. Marine, and a global franchise powerhouse. Mary shares her inspiring leadership journey—from military service to scaling billion-dollar brands—and reveals the core values that have shaped her success. Learn why authenticity, kindness, and strategic discipline matter more than ever in today’s leadership. She also dives into BNI's powerful impact on business networking and how entrepreneurs can generate real growth through referrals, discipline, and connection. Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a team, this episode will challenge how you think about influence, strategy, and casting your leadership shadow.

🔗 Learn more about BNI and connect with Mary in the show notes below.

#BNI #leadership #intentionalleader #networking #militarytobusiness

https://renogize.com

https://intentionalleadernetwork.com

https://seanolsonspeaks.com

www.bni.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-thompson-cfe-22074410/