In this powerful episode of Pivotal Change, host Ryan Conn explores how true leadership begins at home and scales into business success. Drawing from recent global travel, elite conferences, and conversations with high-net-worth leaders, Ryan breaks down how families can be structured like successful organizations to build clarity, discipline, and generational strength.

This episode dives into identifying personal and business breakpoints, upgrading systems, improving communication, and creating accountability that fuels growth. Ryan connects family stability to entrepreneurial performance, showing how structure creates freedom, confidence, and long-term vision.

From leadership development and operational systems to wealth mindset, diversification, and legacy planning, this episode delivers practical frameworks leaders can apply immediately—at home and in business. If you want to break through growth ceilings, eliminate chaos, and build a lasting legacy, this episode will challenge and equip you to make your pivotal change.

Welcome to tonight's episode of Pivotal Change. I'm your host, Ryan Kahn, and this is a show that is all about leadership, business executives, people that want to have influence or grow their influence, and anyone that is a leader invested in making people better or wants to find those one or two key points in their life where they can make their pivotal change to further their path to success.

In this inspiring episode of Pivotal Change, host Ryan Kahan sits down with Adam Henry, Vice President of Amity Group, to explore how empathy, compassion, and a clear mission can redefine leadership and talent management. Drawing from his experience in hospice care, Adam shares how to build an authentic, purpose-driven culture where emotional connection and commitment replace burnout and turnover.
Discover how to attract the right people, foster teams with heart, and maintain alignment between mission and sustainable business growth. This episode delivers practical lessons on conscious leadership, positive culture, and long-term success—valuable insights for leaders in any industry. A powerful reminder that leading with humanity not only strengthens your workplace but also drives meaningful, lasting results.

In this episode of Pivotal Change, host Ryan Kahn takes a deep dive into how effective company culture is built — not just by words, but through systems of accountability, mentorship, and positive peer pressure. Learn how defining clear workflows, responsibilities, and standards prevents defaulting into stagnation or negativity. Discover strategies to elevate veteran team members into leadership champions, reignite dormant potential, and ensure every employee can proudly say: “If someone stepped into my role, I’d be proud of the result.” We also examine how travel and global exposure shape leadership perspectives — how slowing down, appreciating service, recognizing individuals by name, and choosing gratitude over excuses translate directly into more resilient, high-performing teams. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive or team leader, this episode gives you actionable tools to reshape your culture, sharpen your standards, and drive transformational results.

In this episode of Pivotal Change, Ryan Kahan explores the four essential phases to becoming elite — from mastering the basics to developing strategic, long-term thinking and achieving sustained excellence. Drawing parallels between wrestling, law enforcement, and business leadership, Ryan reveals how humility, repetition, and consistent habits build the foundation for high performance.

Listeners will learn how elite professionals connect discipline with empathy, anticipate challenges like chess masters, and continuously return to fundamentals to refine their craft. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or team leader, this episode offers practical insights for mastering yourself and inspiring others on the journey toward excellence.

In this thought-provoking episode of Pivotal Change, leadership expert Ryan Kahn explores how to balance artificial intelligence with the human skills that truly inspire teams and transform organizations. Through practical insights and real-world examples, Kahn explains why empathy, authenticity, and emotional intelligence remain the core foundations of effective leadership—even in the digital age.

Learn how to strategically use AI to optimize workflows, identify patterns, boost productivity, and free up time to focus on what really matters: people. Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of over-automation, maintain strong relationships, and uphold your non-negotiable values as a leader.

In this engaging episode of Pivotal Change, host Ryan Kahan from CS Business Consulting takes listeners on a journey through his recent travels and the powerful lessons learned along the way. From networking with the USA World Team to connecting with diverse cultures and business leaders abroad, Ryan reveals how travel can shape your mindset, refine your leadership, and open doors to personal and professional growth.

He shares how meaningful interactions, exposure to new perspectives, and cultural appreciation can transform not only how we lead but also how we live. Later, a special guest joins to explore how small, intentional actions can shift company culture, inspire others, and create lasting impact.

Discover how every journey—near or far—can teach us to leave a piece of ourselves in others, build stronger relationships, and lead with empathy and authenticity.

In this episode of Pivotal Change, host Ryan Conn from CS Business Consulting sits down with internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and executive branding expert Leslie Everett. Discover how to build a personal brand rooted in authenticity, close the gap between how you see yourself and how others perceive you, and strengthen your leadership reputation.

Leslie shares her proven strategies for aligning your brand and reputation, creating trust through consistency, and mastering the first impression factor in both in-person and virtual settings. With experience coaching leaders in over 28 countries, Leslie reveals the mindset and habits that turn professionals into respected, influential leaders.

If you want to elevate your executive presence, improve your credibility, and understand why authenticity is your strongest business advantage, this conversation will give you actionable tools to make your next pivotal change.