Episodes

  • Rewiring Teams: Neuroscience, EOS®, and the Power of Emotional Maturity with Brent Stromwall
    Jul 10 2025

    🚀 What happens when neuroscience meets EOS®?

    In this transformative episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Brent Stromwall, a technical consultant-turned-EOS® Implementer, who brings a unique lens to leadership, emotional maturity, and sustainable organizational change.

    Drawing from neuroscience, Brent breaks down the root causes of team dysfunction—and how shifting mindset, not just structure, unlocks lasting results. Whether you're wrestling with accountability issues or striving to build a healthier culture, this conversation delivers real, actionable insights.

    Inside this unfiltered deep dive:

    🧠 How emotional maturity drives high-performing teams

    📊 Why traditional accountability charts often fail—and how to rewire them

    💬 The link between psychological safety and business outcomes

    🛠️ Tools for navigating conflict, resistance, and leadership blind spots

    🔥 Plus: The surprising power of vulnerability in organizational growth

    Whether you're leading a growing team or guiding a company through change—this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and team health.

    🎧 Tune in now—and tag a visionary leader who needs this insight!


    Podcast Guest:

    Brent Stromwall– EOS® Implementer & Organizational Change Consultant | www.eosworldwide.com/brent-stromwall

    Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com


    We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

    The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

    💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.


    🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    20 mins
  • Law on Your Terms: Inside the Flat-Fee Legal Revolution with Andrew Legrand of Spera Law
    Jul 8 2025

    🚨 Tired of surprise legal bills derailing your business?

    In this eye-opening episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andrew Legrand, attorney and founder of Spera Law, to explore how he’s revolutionizing legal services with a subscription-based model built for modern businesses.

    From breaking the mold of hourly billing to helping $1M–$30M companies scale with clarity, Andrew shares the systems, pricing, and mindset shifts that are reshaping how legal support should work.

    Inside this forward-thinking conversation:

    ⚖️ What fractional general counsel actually is—and who needs it

    💰 Why value-based pricing aligns incentives and builds trust

    🛠️ The small systems tweaks that drive long-term growth

    🤖 His take on AI’s role in legal + the future of smarter business ops

    🥏 Plus: What ultimate Frisbee taught him about teamwork + strategy

    Whether you’re scaling past seven figures or just tired of reactive legal fees—this episode will challenge how you think about legal support.

    🎧 Tune in now—and tag a business owner who needs this fresh perspective!


    Podcast Guest:

    Andrew Legrand – Attorney & Founder, Spera Law | www.speralaw.com

    Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com


    We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

    The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

    💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.


    🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    27 mins
  • Your Logo Isn’t the Problem—Your Messaging Is
    Jul 1 2025

    In this truth-telling episode of The Shift Spotlight™, Winter Paskins sits down with branding expert Justin Bieganek, Founder of Mercury Creative Group, to unpack what your brand is really saying—and why it might not be what you think.

    From ditching vanity logos to aligning your brand with real business outcomes, Justin doesn’t hold back on what it takes to truly connect with your audience—and lead with authenticity in the AI age.

    Inside this no-BS conversation:

    🔥 Why your logo doesn’t matter (until it does)

    🔍 How to uncover why your audience isn’t connecting

    🤖 Using AI without losing your soul—or your story

    💡 What a real brand overhaul delivers to a CEO or visionary

    ⚠️ And: The costly risks of clinging to clever names or DIY messaging

    Whether you're mid-rebrand or still riding on legacy messaging—this episode will change how you think about brand, growth, and leadership.

    🎧 Tune in before your next rebrand becomes your next regret → (INSERT LINK)

    And tag a founder or marketing leader who needs to hear this.

    Podcast Guest:

    ◾ Justin Bieganek – Founder of Mercury Creative Group | www.mercurycreativegroup.com

    Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.com

    We’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️


    The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

    💼 Ready to elevate your brand and leadership? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

    🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    26 mins
  • Building for People: How Birgo’s CEO is Transforming Housing and Empowering Lives
    Jun 24 2025

    In this high-impact episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andrew Reichert, CEO of Birgo, to unpack how he’s flipping the script on real estate—with purpose, grit, and a billion-dollar vision.

    From disrupting workforce housing to writing the book on prioritizing what matters most, Andrew gets real about scaling, leading, and making mission-driven impact that lasts.

    Inside this powerhouse conversation:

    🏘️ How Birgo is disrupting workforce housing with a mission to end slumlording

    📈 Raising capital, building culture, and scaling to $1B AUM by 2030

    📚 His book Priorities on Purpose and the mindset that launched his success

    🧠 The role of AI & tech in the future of real estate

    🔥 Plus: The power of “Rhinocerality” and ROS in company growth

    Whether you're scaling your business, raising capital, or leading with purpose—this episode will shift the way you think about growth. 🔥

    🎧 Tune in now—and tag someone who needs to hear this vision!


    Podcast Guest:

    Andrew ReichertCEO of Birgo | www.birgo.com

    Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.com


    We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

    The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

    💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.


    🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    28 mins
  • Mastering Chaos, Clarity, and the 'Oh Sh*t List' with Meghan Hickman
    Jun 17 2025

    🎉 EPISODE 100 is here! 🎉

    On this special milestone episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re celebrating big—with bold leadership insights from the brilliant Meghan Hickman.

    From navigating politics to building powerhouse companies, Meghan brings the heat 🔥with practical tools, mindset shifts, and real-talk every leader needs right now.

    ✨ Inside this no-fluff, wisdom-packed episode:

    ✅ The “Oh Sh*t List”—and why it might just save your sanity

    ✅ Why Clarity Breaks beat burnout every time

    ✅ What to do when you’re hitting the ceiling (spoiler: it’s fixable)

    The Stockdale Paradox—how to lead with brutal honesty and unshakable hope

    ✅ Why every CEO needs a system, a coach, and a tribe

    If you're a high-performing leader tired of carrying the weight alone, this episode will shift your mindset—and your momentum. 🔥

    🎧 Tune in to Episode 100 now—and tag a visionary who needs to hear it!

    Podcast Guest:

    Meghan Hickman – EOS® Implementer | https://www.eosworldwide.com/meghan-hickman

    Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.com

    We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

    The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

    💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.

    🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

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    42 mins
  • Are Fierce Conversations the Key to Bold Leadership?
    Jun 10 2025

    On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re asking a bold question: Are Fierce Conversations the Key to Bold Leadership?

    Host Winter Paskins sits down with Dan Yates, CEO of Endeavor Bank, to explore how intentional leadership, emotional intelligence, and smart systems like AI and EOS® are shaping the future of banking—and leadership as a whole. 💡🏦

    ✨ Inside this powerful episode:

    ✅ The shift from transactional to consultative banking—and why it matters

    ✅ How Dan leverages AI + automation to drive real-world results

    ✅ His journey with EOS® and the leadership transformation it sparked

    ✅ Why emotional intelligence and a strong culture are non-negotiables

    ✅ Straight-up advice every CEO and future leader needs to hear

    If you're a growth-focused leader who’s ready to lead smarter—not just harder—this episode is for you. 🔥

    🎧 Tune in now—and tag a leader who needs to hear this.

    Podcast Guest:

    ◾ Dan Yates – CEO, Endeavor Bank | www.bankendeavor.com


    Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.com

    We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

    The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

    Ready to elevate your leadership team with expert support? Learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.


    Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    32 mins
  • Workforce Reimagined: Reuben Brennan on Building Smarter, Leaner Teams
    Jun 2 2025

    🎙️ On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re exploring how strategic outsourcing and workforce optimization can completely transform a business.

    Host Winter Paskins sits down with Reuben Brennan, CEO of PeoplePartners, to unpack how he turned a struggling training company into a global outsourcing powerhouse—and how other leaders can do the same. 🌍📈

    ✨ Inside this insight-packed episode:

    ✅ How PeoplePartners helps companies scale efficiently with up to 70% cost savings

    ✅ Why aligning offshore teams with your culture is key to high performance

    ✅ The bold moves Reuben made to re-engineer workforce structures

    ✅ The biggest outsourcing myths—and what leaders really need to know

    ✅ Practical tips for CEOs looking to scale without burning out their core team

    If you’re a growth-minded leader ready to build smarter, leaner, and more agile teams—this episode is for you.

    🎧 Tune in now—and share with a founder who's thinking about scaling offshore.


    Podcast Guest:

    Reuben Brennan – CEO, PeoplePartners | www.peoplepartnersbpo.com

    Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.com


    We are actively seeking podcast guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

    The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

    Join us at GCE Strategic Consulting (www.gcestrategicconsulting.com) to learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator support and executive leadership services.


    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE (https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast)

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    25 mins
  • How Fast-Growing Companies Scale Their Marketing Without Hiring a Full-Time CMO With Jennifer Zick of Authentic Brand!
    May 20 2025

    🎙️ On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we're uncovering how fast-growing companies scale their marketing—without hiring a full-time CMO.

    Host Winter Paskins sits down with Jennifer Zick, founder of Authentic Brand, for a powerful conversation on marketing strategy, leadership clarity, and what it really takes to grow without burning out. 💥📈

    ✨ Inside this insight-packed episode:

    ✅ How Authentic Brand helps $5M–$100M companies scale and prep for successful exits

    ✅ The hiring lessons Jennifer learned the hard way—and how to make smarter, objective decisions

    ✅ Why EOS® has been a game-changer for her team’s structure and clarity

    ✅ The real reason companies need to double down on marketing right now

    ✅ How CEOs can set better boundaries, take clarity breaks, and lead without losing themselves

    If you’re a growth-focused leader looking to scale smart and stay sane, this one’s for you.

    🎧 Tune in now—and share with a founder who's ready to lead with clarity.

    Podcast Guest:

    Jennifer Zick – Founder, Authentic Brand | www.authenticbrand.com

    Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.com


    We are actively seeking podcast guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

    The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

    Join us at GCE Strategic Consulting to learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator support and executive leadership services.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE!

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    39 mins