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.
Episodes
11 episodes
S02E04 - with Kelli Valade
In this episode, we dig into leading through disruption and why culture sets the ceiling for results. We talk about finding common ground in uncertain times, creating safe spaces for honest conversation, and how people first decisions show up w...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:16
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
A DirectTV Perspective On Leadership and Connection
In this episode of The Right Kind of Uncomfortable, Dr. James Pogue sits down with Eric Goldfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales and Distribution at DIRECTV. They explore the profound elements of leadership and connection, diving deep ...
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Episode 5
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26:10
The Franchise Player
In Episode 4 of "The Right Kind of Uncomfortable," host James speaks with Tarji Carter, founder of "That Franchise Player," an organization dedicated to bridging the gap in franchise ownership education for underrepresented communities. T...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:43
3 Pillars of Leadership in the LGBTQIA+ Community
In this episode, Dr. James Pogue, CEO of JP Enterprises, and CeCe Cox, CEO of Resource Center, discuss LGBTQIA+ awareness, terminology, and inclusion. Cox elaborates on the meanings of LGBTQIA+ terms, emphasizing the importance of education ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:08
A Word With Grandma and Other Critical Lessons with Kent Lugrand
In this thought-provoking second episode of The Right Kind Of Uncomfortable, host James Pogue sits down with Kent Lugrand, CEO of InTouch Federal Credit Union. With decades of experience in the financial industry, Lugrand shares candid insights...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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58:38
Intro to Intimacy and Connection with Valentia Tudose
In this engaging episode of The Right Kind Of Uncomfortable, Dr. James Pogue sits down with Valentina Tudose, a relationship coach and clinical hypnotherapist, to discuss their recent Intimacy and Connection Master Class. The conversat...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:11