The Other Side Of Potential
Welcome to The Other Side of Potential podcast, hosted by Dr. Sharon Spano. Each episode explores the many complexities of our world that often disrupt our ability to effectively lead ourselves and others.
Join Sharon in provocative conversations with cutting-edge trailblazers as they navigate The Art of High-Impact Leadership and how to move beyond the daily pressures of success to a place of radical abundance.
Episodes
337 episodes
Episode 339: Best Of: The Power of Customer-Centered Growth with Vinay Raval
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with entrepreneur and experience strategist Vinay Raval, who walked away from corporate life to answer a deceptively simple question: How do businesses grow by inspiring happiness in their customers?...
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Episode 338: Best Of: The Human Side of Wealth with Kay Pfleghardt
In this insightful episode, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Kay Pfleghardt, a young but remarkably accomplished Certified Financial Planner. Kay shares her personal journey into the world of financial planning, one that was shaped by early fina...
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Episode 337: Best Of: Unlocking Everyday Creativity with Nir Bashan
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sharon Spano is joined by Nir Bashan—award-winning creativity expert and author of The Creator Mindset. Together, they explore how creativity is not just for artists, but a powerful tool for professionals...
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Episode 337
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Episode 336: Belonging and Significance with Franco Lombardo
Dr. Sharon Spano and Franco Lombardo explore the profound impact of emotional safety, belonging, and self-worth—especially in high-net-worth families. Franco shares his personal journey from wealth management to deep emotional self-discovery, u...
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Episode 335: Mastering Focus and Taking Massive Action with David Ian Wood
Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with David Wood, founder of Focus.ceo, about how entrepreneurs and high achievers can overcome distractions, beat procrastination, and take massive action toward their goals. David shares his personal journey of transfor...
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Episode 335
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Episode 334: Best Of: The Four-Day Workweek & Redefining Productivity with Joe Sanok
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Joe Sanok, author of Thursday is the New Friday, to explore the evolving landscape of work and productivity. They discuss how the traditional five-day workweek is outdated, how businesse...
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Episode 334
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52:35
Episode 333: Best Of: Why Managing Emotions Matters with Ilene Marcus
In this engaging episode, we have the inspired and insightful Ilene Marcus, CEO of Aligned Workplace and author of Managing Annoying People. Ilene shares her journey from overcoming personal trauma to becoming an expert in leadership a...
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Episode 333
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Episode 332: Best Of: Holistic Business Concepts with Jamie Seeker
Jamie Seeker founded Seeker Solution to help entrepreneurs and business leaders learn, grow, and thrive. Customizable, holistic business solutions are offered to provide strategic support and result-driven tools that enable business owners, man...
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Episode 332
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Episode 331: The Impact of AI on Storytelling and Branding with Lindsay Hotmire
In this insightful episode, Dr. Sharon Spano dives into the evolving role of AI in storytelling and branding with guest Lindsay Hotmire, founder of Storyhouse Fifteen. As AI becomes a central tool in business and marketing, the discussion explo...
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Episode 331
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Episode 330: Hope vs. Surrender: Knowing When to Hold On and When to Let Go
In this thought-provoking solo episode, Dr. Sharon Spano explores the distinction between hope and surrender—two concepts often seen as opposites but deeply intertwined. She reflects on personal experiences, including her journey with her late ...
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Episode 330
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Episode 329: Best Of: Healing from Betrayal with Debi Silber
Betrayal—it’s something most of us have experienced, and unlike other forms of trauma, it cuts deep. The personal nature of betrayal makes it harder to heal from, and without the right support, many people stay stuck in patterns of pain that af...
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Episode 329
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Episode 328: Finding Balance: Moving from Stress to Poised Achievement
In this solo cast, Dr. Sharon Spano takes a deeper dive into the concept of stress management and motivation, using insights from the Harrison Assessment's Paradox Theory. As stress continues to impact leaders and entrepreneurs at unprecedented...
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Episode 328
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Episode 327: Faith, Fear, and Marketing with Shamara "Star" Cox
In this inspiring episode of The Other Side of Potential, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Shamara "Star" Cox—TV producer turned marketing coach. Star shares her incredible journey of stepping out of fear and into faith, leaving a succe...
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Episode 327
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56:40
Episode 326: Crafting Your Encore Career with Dr. Michelle Prince
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with Dr. Michelle Prince, founder of M. Prince Consulting and author of Creating Your Encore Career: A Guide to Finding Purpose and Prosperity in Your Third Act. Together, they explore the journ...
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Episode 326
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Episode 325: A New Season of Being
In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Sharon Spano reflects on entering 2025 with a fresh perspective—one focused on being rather than doing. After a challenging year marked by personal and environmental disruptions, Dr. Spano shares how sh...
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Episode 325
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Episode 324: Understanding Loss: Navigating the Loss of Divorce, with Dr. Sharon Spano
We’ve explored many aspects of loss in the past few episodes, and today we’re diving into another profound form of loss: divorce. Divorce is a tremendous loss. It’s the loss of a dream, the loss of what was, and what could have been, but with t...
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Episode 324
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Episode 323: Understanding Loss: Finding Hope and Resilience After the Election
Feeling disappointed, angry, or even hopeless after the recent election? In this installment of the Understanding Loss series, Dr. Sharon Spano addresses the emotional toll of political division and reveals how we can move forward together....
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Episode 323
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Episode 322: Understanding Loss: Navigating the Loss of a Loved One During the Holiday Season
Navigating the loss of a loved one during the holidays can be extremely difficult, especially if the loss is recent, but even if it isn’t. Without this other person, the holidays again can feel empty and meaningless. There is a heaviness abound...
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Episode 322
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Episode 321: Understanding Loss: Navigating Survivor’s Guilt and PTSD
What if the weight of loss is holding you back from truly living? Today on The Other Side of Potential, we unpack the hidden struggles of survivor’s guilt and PTSD, exploring how unresolved trauma shapes our lives and offering a path toward hea...
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Episode 321
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Episode 320: Navigating Loss and Building Resilience
What does it mean to truly process loss and turn it into a source of growth? In this solo episode of The Other Side of Potential, Dr. Sharon Spano delves deep into the multifaceted experience of loss and the journey toward resilience. Consideri...
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Episode 320
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Episode 319: Burnout and Building Resilience with Gary Simonds
When you’re in the midst of burnout, it can be difficult to recognize the signs and take action. Things may feel the same, but with a depleted amount of overall energy to take on what you normally would. So how can we learn to recognize the sig...
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Episode 319
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Episode 318: Asheville Rising with Wendy White
We never understand why disasters happen, but we can use them as an opportunity to be more present, loving, and generous within our communities. Asheville has displayed the most incredible sense of community in the wake of the devastating hurri...
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Episode 318
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Episode 317: Quantum Leaps and Life-Changing Disruptions with Mark Monchek
Quantum leaps are those life-changing events that reshape every aspect of our existence. Collectively, are we approaching major disruptions as we should be, or are we still clinging to old ways that have zero effect on an increasingly unpredict...
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Episode 317
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Episode 316: Is Trump a Malignant Narcissist?
What is a malignant narcissist? And what would America look like if it were run by someone who displays such extreme, grandiose, selfish, and destructive behavior? At such a critical time in our political history, this is a very real possibilit...
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Episode 316
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Episode 315: A Deeper Understanding of Narcissism with Susan Schwartz, Ph.D
The word “narcissist” is thrown about so often these days. Nearly everybody thinks they know someone who displays narcissistic tendencies, but narcissism is more than an inflated ego or an infatuation with one’s own reflection; it’s a serious p...
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Episode 315
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