Escape the CEO Doom Loop is built for CEOs and leadership teams ready to grow. Each episode delivers practical insights, real-world stories, and tools you can use today to lead with clarity and scale with confidence. We spotlight what’s working—and what’s not—for leaders navigating growth, building culture, and driving accountability.
It’s more than a podcast—it’s a gateway to The CEO Playbook and the next step in becoming the leader your business needs next.
Glen Dall, founder and CEO of Apex North Business Coaching, leverages 35+ years of experience as a former public company CEO to coach leaders.
As a sought-after CEO + Leadership Team coach, he has transformed the trajectories of more than 40 CEOs and their teams, propelling their businesses to new heights while nurturing their development as leaders.
John Ninkovich, founder and CEO of Performix Group. John’s passion for leadership coaching and consulting stemmed from over 30 years of experience where has owned and worked in several family-owned businesses for most of his professional career.
John’s areas of expertise focus on Strategic Planning, Organizational Alignment & Execution, Leadership Development, and Executive Coaching.
Lauren Carson is the President of ARC Abrasives, a second-generation, family-owned manufacturing company based in Troy, Ohio. With a background in technology and marketing, Lauren brings a unique blend of innovation, grit, and customer obsession to the world of industrial manufacturing.
Under her leadership, ARC has achieved double-digit growth, implemented strategic digital initiatives, and expanded its market presence, while staying true to its roots as a people-first organization. Lauren is passionate about building strong teams, driving operational excellence, and finding smart ways to modernize legacy industries.
Outside of work, she's a proud wife and mom, a youth basketball coach, and an active member of her community.