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Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership

Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership

By: Galen Bingham
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Galen Bingham invites fellow thought and industry leaders to share the whiskies they drink, jazz music they listen to, and advice on what it really takes to be an effective leader. This is straight talk you can‘t get anywhere else. Known as The Leadership Strategist®, Galen Bingham gives listeners the opportunity to learn insights from guests and his 3 decades in corporate America as a Fortune 100 Executive, retail business owner, and Certified Executive Coach. As CEO and Founder of Kiln Global Coaching and Consulting, Galen Bingham is The Leadership Strategist®. The show interweaves a passion for whiskies, appreciation for jazz music and principles for enhancing personal and organizational leadership. The show mixes the intimacy Galen brings to every conversation with seasoned insights from his multifaceted guests. Pour one the way you like to drink it. This is not your ordinary leadership podcast. This is Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership . What you drinking? Cheers!Kiln Global Coaching & Consulting, LLC Career Success Economics Music
Episodes
  • Heart of a Nurse, Mind of a Leader with Dr. Angela Prestia (Part 1)
    Jul 15 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Angela Prestia reflects on her 48-year nursing career, rising from bedside care to chief nursing officer. She shares how mentorship, lifelong learning, and a deep sense of purpose shaped her leadership style. From creating psychologically safe workplaces to embracing jazz-like flexibility, Dr. Prestia offers hard-earned wisdom for leaders in any field.

    Subscribe, leave a review, and join the VIP Community for exclusive content—plus instant access to Part 2 with Dr. Angela Prestia. Cheers! 🥃

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    24 mins
  • Empowering Service with Shep Hyken (Part 2)
    Jul 11 2025

    In Part 2 of our conversation with customer service legend Shep Hyken, we dive deeper into what it takes to stay relevant, resilient, and remarkable in a rapidly changing world. From surviving business shakeups like 9/11 and COVID to reinventing his entire speaking career, Shep opens up about how great leaders adapt—not by pivoting away, but by adjusting with purpose.

    We talk jazz, blues, and business—with riffs on improvisation, empowering frontline employees, and why amazing service is all about consistency. Shep also shares how he launched his own research to stay ahead of customer expectations and built credibility with brands like Disney, Anheuser-Busch, and IBM. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the VIP Community for exclusive content—plus instant access to behind-the-scenes insights from Shep Hyken and other industry legends. Cheers! 🥃

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    20 mins
  • Empowering Service with Shep Hyken (Part 1)
    Jul 8 2025

    In this episode of Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership, Galen sits down with Hall of Fame keynote speaker, bestselling author, and customer experience legend Shep Hyken. From performing magic shows at age 12 to becoming one of the most sought-after voices in customer service, Shep shares how empowerment, storytelling, and leadership intersect to create unforgettable brand experiences. If you're in leadership—or just love great service—this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the VIP Community for exclusive content—plus instant access to Part 2! Cheers! 🥃

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    24 mins

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