Struggling to have that tough conversation at work? You’re not alone.

In this episode of The Values Exchange, Mike Crews talks with executive coach Neil Katz about the importance of difficult conversations in leadership. Learn how avoiding hard talks can damage your team, lower productivity, and create a toxic workplace culture. Neil shares practical tips from over 25 years in HR and executive coaching, including how to prepare for tough conversations, rebuild trust, and become a more effective leader.

If you’re a business owner, team leader, or manager looking to improve your leadership skills, this episode is packed with real-world advice on how to stop avoiding—and start leading.

In this powerful episode of The Values Exchange Podcast, we explore the value of vulnerability with ultra-endurance athlete and super yacht chef, Helgi Olafson. Diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at 19, Helgi refused to let a debilitating autoimmune disease define his limits. Instead, he embraced the mantra "Movement is Medicine", pushing through unimaginable challenges—including a fractured foot—to complete some of the world’s most grueling endurance races.

Join us as Helgi shares his journey from the galley to the Trans Triple Crown of 200s, a staggering 2,850-mile endurance challenge, and how vulnerability, resilience, and mental strength shaped his success. We’ll also dive into the making of his upcoming documentary, Sonoran Odyssey, his advocacy work for those battling chronic illness, and the life lessons he’s learned on and off the racecourse.

This episode is a testament to the power of taking risks, embracing challenges, and daring greatly—even when the odds seem impossible. Tune in and get inspired to push beyond your own perceived limits.

What is the real value of chasing your dreams? Dan Sima shares his remarkable story of leaving a corporate career to follow his passion for filmmaking. From his immigrant roots to producing his first feature film, Spider and Jessie, Dan offers invaluable lessons on discipline, perseverance, and the power of listening to your heart.

What You’ll Learn:

• The mindset shift needed to pivot careers
• The value of taking small, calculated risks
• How to stay resilient while pursuing your passion

Dan’s journey will inspire you to take that first step toward your aspirations and remind you of the value of chasing your dreams