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I Have Some Questions...
Most people know the headline of a leader’s story. Few know the path it took to get there. This podcast goes beyond titles, book launches and business wins, to explore the lived journey behind the thought leader.
Through deep, unhurried conversations, we uncover the moments that shaped them—the doubts, pivots, convictions, and quiet breakthroughs that built their body of work.
Each episode features authors, coaches, executives, and bold thinkers who have forged their own path. Instead of rehearsed talking points, they’re invited into a space where thoughtful questions unlock something more human. The result is a layered conversation that reveals not just what they preach, but how they became the kind of person who can teach it.
Because we believe the best stories aren’t always told—they’re revealed. And when brilliant people are given the right questions and the room to answer them fully, what emerges is insight you can feel, frameworks you can apply, and a deeper understanding of what it truly takes to lead, create, and contribute at a meaningful level.
I Have Some Questions...
Latest Episodes
192: "Psychological Safety As The Real Happiness Strategy: Seek, Speak, Listen" (reflections on Scott Crabtree)
🧠 Erik’s TakeErik opens with gratitude and a clear reason for doing the review: the Scott Crabtree conversation hit something deeper than the headline topic. He reflects that as a listener he felt the urge to re-extract the core m...
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191: "What If Retention Has Less to Do with Product and More to Do with Belonging?" (reflections on Anthony Badalian)
🧠 Erik’s TakeIn this reaction episode, Erik reflects on his conversation with Anthony Badalian, COO and President of Stride Fitness, and unpacks the deeper business principles hiding beneath the fitness industry surface.Wha...
190: Scott Crabtree: "What Google Found In Project Aristotle That Changes How You Lead Teams"
Erik and Scott Crabtree unpack why happiness feels hard to define, what science can actually say, and why “chasing” happiness can backfire. They connect happiness to productivity through brain states, then zoom in on psychological safety, leade...
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189: Anthony Badalian: "Why Is Fitness So Hard to Sell When Everyone Needs It?"
Anthony Badalian, President and COO of STRIDE Fitness, joins Erik for a deep conversation about the hidden complexity of the fitness franchising business. What starts as a discussion about gyms and boutique fitness studios quickly evolves into ...
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188: "Why Do We Feel Guilty Taking Rest Even When We Deserve It?" ft. Alli Murphy
Erik and Alli get real about a form of guilt that shows up for high performers and solopreneurs: not only guilt about resting, but guilt about “adulting” not being productive too. They unpack why it happens, what “rest” actually means, and prac...
