business misfit
A cheat code for leading in weird times.
Business Misfit is where founders and leaders learn how to scale, stay grounded, and lead with clarity in the chaos.
Hosted by Stephen Moegling, a leadership strategist who’s helped scale companies, grow category creators, and coach founders through chaos.
This show is brought to you by Band of Misfits, the growth accelerator for leaders and teams ready to scale without losing their soul.
Get in touch: WelcomeMisfit.com
Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephenmoegling
Episodes
55 episodes
LAST SHOW ALERT: How to envision the life you want and create it with Band of Misfits founder, Stephen Moegling
Hey Misfits, heads up: this is our last episode–for now. Band of Misfits has blown up. Our one-year-old company has exceeded my success expectations. So much so we need to pause the show to care for our clients and manage our growth.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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50:40
Passion Versus Payoff: Striking a Balance in Pursuit of Meaningful Work with 3X SaaS Founder Dan Cumberland
My guest today is Dan Cumberland. Dan is a product manager, 3X SaaS founder, and serial entrepreneur. His work has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Fast Company, and Inc. magazine. Dan is on a mission to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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55:28
The “X Factor” in Branding: Intuition, Emotion, and Strategic Design with branding expert Christie Thompson
My guest today is Christie Thompson. Christie is a partner at Campfire & Co., an award-winning branding firm based in Richmond, Virginia. At Campfire, Christie and the team have launched hundreds of brands, including award-winning spirit...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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45:47
Mindset Matters: Critical Thinking in Life and Data with Chris Hemphill
My guest today is Chris Hemphill. Chris is a data scientist who leads AI strategy for a leading-edge digital mental health company and is an NYU McSilver Institute Fellow-in-Residence. Chris is also a podcaster, musician, runner, and blends ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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46:40
The Art of Change with Todd Feldman
My guest today is Todd Feldman, founder, entrepreneur, “Revenue Whisperer,” and who is revolutionizing the early detection of depression.Todd is known as the “Revenue Whisperer.” He’s led companies to disrupt their w...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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46:16
How To Overcome the Trance of Stressful and Anxious Thoughts
My guest today is Adam Houck. Adam is a consultant and leader for a Fortune 500 global technology company, a top amateur golfer, and a guitarist. But for this podcast's purposes, think of Adam a friend who knows what it’s like when our thoug...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:29:57
How to Tell Engaging Brand Stories with Fashion Designer Stephen H. Jenkins
Whether you run a company or work for one, your company’s brand matters: to stand out in the marketplace, engage customers, and create a higher impact beyond the bottom line. My guest today is a fashion designer...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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43:54
Unforgettable Content: Mastering the Art of Storytelling to Resonate with Your Audience with Eva Daniel
Join us as we dive into the captivating power of storytelling in presentations with public speaking coach and content expert Eva Daniel. We explore how to share data to be more relatable and engaging and tips on...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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49:14
Unleashing the Power of Creativity: Inspiring Innovation in the Workplace
Noah Scalin, a renowned artist and speaker, shares his unique perspective on fostering creativity within organizations and the powerful impact it can have. Join us as we uncover the secrets to unlocking creativity, embracing limitations, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:44
The Art of Influence: Crafting Compelling One-Pagers to Win Over Decision Makers
“The person with one piece of paper usually wins.” That was the advice persuasion expert Trevor Bragdon received early in his career. And it’s true: simple sells. Learn how to create a one-page persuasion document to win over prospects and d...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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51:19
Staying Authentic and On Purpose In a Challenging Work Environment with Global Talent Leader and Coach Sara James Shelton
Staying authentic and purposeful when working with knuckleheads and challenging personalities is hard. It’s even harder when your other challenges are … well, challenging. Those two ingredients—working with challenging people AND having your...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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41:42
The Power of Silence: Unlocking Depth, Clarity and Connection in a Noisy World
The busier you are, the more you need quiet time. That's the headline of an HBR article that went viral. Because it's true.Research shows that just by being in silence, the brain regenerates. Your brain literally get...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:16
Replay: Finding the Resilience Inside of You
Life can suck sometimes. Whether it’s a sudden job loss, economic downturn, or personal tragedy, we are all at the mercy of life's rollercoaster.In this episode, I talk to one of the str...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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34:00
Replay: How to See Your Blind Spots
We all have blind spots. Even the best leaders. But what the best leaders know and do is look in the mirror. They make self-reflection part of their ongoing practice. In this episode, I talk to my long-time ment...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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32:09
Replay: Have We Gotten Imposter Syndrome All Wrong?
Imposter Syndrome is the current culture’s catch-all diagnosis for all forms of self-doubt. But what if we have imposter syndrome all wrong? MEET SARAH-TYLER MOOREOur ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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28:52
Replay: What Unhelpful Stories Are You Telling Yourself?
Our reality is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves. Learn how to examine the stories you may be telling yourself that are holding you back with Professional Storywork Coach Dave Robinson.
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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33:38
Replay: Upgrade Your Boundaries with Keynote Speaker, Coach, and Musician Sarah Elkins
One of our deepest sore spots at work is when people overstep our boundaries. Maintaining your boundaries in healthy ways is a super skill for success and thriving in your work and life. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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32:03
Replay: How to Lead a Long-Distance Team
History books are full of great leaders who led armies to victory, nations out of economic calamity, and companies to record growth. But those leaders have NOTHING on today’s leaders who must inspire and influence remote workforces.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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30:06
Season Finale: The Power of Grace Energy to Transform Your Life with Conscious Coach Jay Pryor
You need equal parts grit and grace to thrive and flourish in your business and career. Grit gets through tough moments. But grace helps you to transcend your toughest challenges. I...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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40:58
BONUS: It’s Time to be Candid About Mental Health with Ahava Leibtag
Mental well-being is something we all struggle with from time to time. But it’s still taboo to talk about mental health, especially at work. Until we feel safe communicating what we’re experiencing, we’re likely...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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49:09
This Mindset Shift About Goals Is The Difference Between Stress and Success with Coach Andrea Nordling
What’s your relationship with goals? Do you set ‘em and forget ‘em? Do you stress out the entire time you’re working on your goals? Does setting goals goad your inner critic to anno...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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43:04
BONUS: How to Be the CEO of Your Health With Entrepreneur and Healthcare Disrupter Caspar Szulc
Our health is the foundation for our success. Without health, no success. And if you’re like most of us, we know our health should be a top priority, but something’s always in the way. Our lives are overscheduled. Work piles up. And it’s eas...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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40:18
Leveraging Your Superhero Ability to Say No with #1 Female Business Coach Mary Foley
Saying no is a superpower. Because until we master the ability to say no to people and things that don’t serve us or don’t serve our mission and purpose, we’ll continue to be swept away by a barrage of To Dos an...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:06