UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders
Hear real-time stories from leaders confessing their most crucial or recent "UH-OH" experiences in business. Learn what their "UH-OH" cost them, steps they took to fix it, and how they planned not to "do that one" again. Hosted by Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy.
Episodes
23 episodes
The Expensive Mistakes You Don’t Have to Make
In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Ben-Jamin Toy and Dr. Troy Hall sit down with marketing strategist and journalist Ellie White-Stevens to talk about the costly mistakes new business owners make and how to avoid them...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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34:23
From Self-Focus to Selfless Fatherhood: A Leader’s Transformation
What happens when your future plans get completely rerouted at 18? In this raw and reflective episode, Jon Clark sits down with Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy to share his biggest UH-OH—becoming a father as a teenager—and how that life-alterin...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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35:05
Turning Uh-Ohs into Ah-Ha’s
In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Joe Caruso shares a moment that almost turned into an UH-OH, and the unexpected tool that helped him avoid it: a sticky note.Listen in as Joe reflects on:The powe...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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34:44
The Cost of Assumptions
In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy welcome the insightful and refreshingly candid Kandi Gongora. She’s a leadership powerhouse with a sharp eye for operational gaps and a soft spot for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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40:23
The Cost of a Wrong Hire
What happens when the person you hire isn’t the right fit and the problem might actually be you?In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Dan Rivers gets real about one of the costliest leadership mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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36:49
How I Lost Credibility with One Command
When Trevor Crunelle stepped onto his first Navy ship as a fresh-faced officer, he was ready to lead. What he wasn’t ready for? Making a snap decision that nearly sank his credibility with his senior team.In this episode, Trevor shares ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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28:56
A Leadership Symphony with Davin Salvagno
Welcome to another episode from the Cohesion Culture headquarters in Charleston, SC, where even rainy days shine bright with real leadership stories. Join Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy as they sit down with Davin Salvagno, a passionate leader whos...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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47:25
Bikes, Joy, and the Art of Making the Ask
In this inspiring episode, Katie Blomquist, founder of Going Places, reveals a powerful leadership lesson about the importance of asking. Learn how her initial hesitation to seek sponsorships nearly cost her nonprofit valuable opportunities, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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32:00
Mingle Over Metrics: Why Real Connection Wins at Work
In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy sit down with John Patsch, a serial entrepreneur, curious craftsman, and co-founder of Miingl, a platform focused on rebuilding real connection in a d...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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The Cost of Scaling Too Fast: A Leadership Lesson
In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, hosts Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy sit down with Ryan DuBois, a laid-back endurance junkie with a sharp business mind and a heart for people. From scaling up startups across the S...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:21
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Values, Vision, and the OH That Changed Everything
In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy sit down with culture renovator and strategic coach Akeela Davis for a raw and powerful discussion on purpose, pivoting, and what happens when success...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:07
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When “That’s Not My Job” Costs You the Job
In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy sit down with Chris Bower, CEO of Endurance Federal Credit Union, for a candid, straight-shooting conversation about what it really takes to lead well...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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35:23
The Courage to Speak Up (Even When You’re Called ‘Difficult’)
What happens when your gut tells you something’s off but you don’t act on it? In this episode of UH-OH Conversations with Cohesive Leaders, Cynthia Campbell joins Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy for a powerful and personal conversation on leade...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:43
From Setbacks to Success: Michael Lounsbury on Leadership, Confidence, and Knowing Your Worth
What happens when you realize you’re just another number in a company? How do you turn career setbacks into leadership breakthroughs? In this episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy sit down with Michael Lounsbury, a published author, HR consultant...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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41:07
Thriving Through Change: Anne Legg on Leadership, AI, and Turning Setbacks into Success
In this dynamic episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy dive into a conversation with Anne Legg, founder of Thrive, to discuss her journey in leveraging data and AI to drive organizational success. Anne shares how her career in credit unions, consu...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:21
Faith, Failure, & Grit: Ben Marley on Leadership, Lessons, and Purposeful Living
In this transformative episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy sit down with Ben Marley to discuss his personal and professional journey through faith, failure, and leadership. Ben shares his experience with Prep Monsters, a venture that ultimately...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:57
Leading with Love: Dr. Mike Gilbert’s Journey from Trauma to Transformation
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy welcome Dr. Mike Gilbert, founder of Remnant Leaders, to discuss his journey through personal trauma, faith struggles, and leadership transformation. A former 911 dispatcher, pastor, and A...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:38
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Turning Struggles into Strength: Charlynda Scales on Leadership, Legacy, and Overcoming Adversity
In this empowering episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy sit down with Charlynda Scales, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, veteran, and author, to discuss her journey of leadership, resilience, and meaningful connections. From founding Mutt's Sauce a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:15
From Setback to Strategy: Brett Wooden on Leading Through Innovation and Mistakes
In this powerful episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy are joined by Brett Wooden, a software strategist passionate about digital transformation for small credit unions. Brett opens up about a critical mistake he made while launching a kids’ fina...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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52:24
Rising from Setbacks: John Spruill on Leadership, Innovation, and Learning from Failure
In this insightful episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy dive into a conversation with John Spruill, former Tesla leader and seasoned entrepreneur, about leadership, innovation, and the lessons learned from his career. John shares a pivotal mista...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:38
Empowered Leadership: Amy Herbig on Entrepreneurship & Breaking the Glass Ceiling
In this transformative episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy sit down with Amy Herbig, founder and CEO of the BA Group, to discuss her inspiring journey from radio to entrepreneurship. Amy shares how working mothers and women supporting women fue...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:20
AI, Innovation & Hard Lessons: Darrel Q. Bruce on Leading with Purpose
In this compelling episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy talk with AI innovator and entrepreneur Darrel Q. Bruce about his journey of resilience, leadership, and technological breakthroughs. From costly mistakes in business to building AI-driven ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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39:14
Breaking Ribbons: Ryan Cass on Service, Resilience, & Leadership
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Troy and Ben-Jamin Toy sit down with Ryan Cass at the Cohesion Culture™ headquarters to discuss his journey of service, leadership, and personal growth. Ryan shares how his Breaking Ribbons initiative has combined...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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