
The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable
Hosted by Dr. James Pogue
The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable asks the hard questions about today's most interesting, awkward and necessary topics. We host business leaders from across industries, people with unique skill sets and experiences, that have given them an intriguing perspective on our world.
We also dig into the everyday challenges that are too common for too many. This podcast gives you a way to see you are not alone, that others are navigating the waters you are in, and that there is a path through it all. This path although sometimes hard to find is there and we can find it as long as we are willing to be The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable.
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable
Latest Episodes
S02E03 - with John Bratsakis
What does it take to lead through discomfort, own your mistakes, and keep showing up? In this episode, John Bratsakis, President of the MD|DC Credit Union Association, joins James in the studio for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, acco...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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51:11

S2E02 - First Grade and the Trauma with Emma Hayes
What happens when early childhood experiences shape your leadership presence as an adult? In this episode of The Right Kind of Uncomfortable, Emma Hayes, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer at State Employees’ Credit Union of North C...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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40:51

S2E01 - Social Offset w/ Special Guest Dr. Elena Gersman
What do you do when your next big conference lands in a city that clashes with your values? In this episode of The Right Kind of Uncomfortable, Dr. James Pogue sits down with Dr. Elena Gersman, co-founder of Social Offset, to unpack a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:12

Active Intentional Leadership with Paul Carolan Part 2
In part 2 of this episode, Dr. James Pogue and Paul Carolan dive deeper into the principles of active, intentional leadership. Paul shares powerful stories about fostering inclusivity, balancing core values, and the importance of recognizing in...
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42:44

Active Intentional Leadership with Paul Carolan Part 1
In part one of this two-part episode of The Right Kind of Uncomfortable, Dr. James Pogue sits down with Paul Carolan, a former C-suite executive and current consultant and adjunct professor at Virginia Tech. From humble beginnings swee...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:17
