Unapologetic Leadership
In a noisy, distracted world, authentic leadership matters more than ever. Hosted by Cory Dunham—entrepreneur, business leader, and follower of Jesus—this podcast is real talk for real leaders who want to live and lead with clarity, courage, and conviction.
From overcoming fear mindsets to leading with love, Cory shares personal stories, faith-driven values, and practical tools that help you grow as a leader in your workplace, family, and community. Each episode offers actionable takeaways, mindset shifts, and sometimes guest insights—so you can lead without burnout, build trust, create alignment, and anchor yourself in what truly matters.
Whether you’re a boss, teacher, parent, entrepreneur, career professional, or single mom, this show will help you lead yourself and others in a way that’s bold, authentic, and sustainable. Because leadership isn’t a title—it’s a way of living.
Subscribe and join a community of leaders who are done with surface-level living. The world doesn’t need louder leaders—it needs leaders who are clear, courageous, and grounded.
Episodes
27 episodes
Building Trust without Surrendering to AI with Martin Stadelmeyer
Can you embrace AI… without losing trust, integrity, and human connection?In this powerful episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with global executive Martin Stadelmeyer to unpack what truly builds trust acro...
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36:35
Building Courage Through Curiosity, Food and Kids with Derek Wallace
What if the secret to confidence, leadership, and overcoming fear… started with trying something new?In this episode, Derek Wallace shares how using food as a gateway to curiosity can help build courage, connection, and confidence—not ju...
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Identity, Self-Trust, and the Power of Stories with Hannah Peterson
What if the life you want is on the other side of trusting yourself?In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Hannah Peterson to explore how identity, self-trust, and storytelling shape the way we lead and li...
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Success to Significance, Seek God's Direction, Do It Scared with Ian Watts
What happens when success isn’t enough anymore?In this powerful episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with entrepreneur, author, and leadership expert Ian Watts to explore the shift from chasing success to living a li...
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39:12
Brand Trust, Human Connection, Lasting Perception with Kyle Turk
In this episode, Cory Dunham sits down with marketing leader Kyle Turk to explore what truly builds brand trust, authentic human connection, and lasting perception in today’s rapidly evolving digital world.As AI reshapes marketing and co...
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30:20
Building Kindness at Scale, Culture, Both Online and Off with Abby Mckiernan
In this powerful episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with speaker, entrepreneur, and culture strategist Abagail McKiernan for a conversation about bold leadership rooted in compassion, faith, and intentional action....
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36:56
Build Trust So Mistakes Don’t Break You: Humility and Resilience with Jacob Soter
In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Jacob Soter, Director of Swim Smart Technologies, to unpack why trust, humility, and resilience are essential when leadership decisions carry real-life consequences...
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36:47
Leadership With Humility, Mentorship Is Missing, God Doesn't Give Fear with Renée Heywood, Ph.D
In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham talks with Renée Heywood, Ph.D., about what modern leadership is missing and why humility, mentorship, and faith matter now more than ever. Renée shares insights from decades in e...
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Leaders Get this Wrong: Empathy, Ethical AI and Quiet Quitting with Tris Hussey
In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Tris Hussey to explore why empathy is the leadership skill AI can’t replace. As organizations rush to adopt AI, many leaders are seeing rising burnout, quiet quitti...
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43:39
I Closed a Million-Dollar Program following God Guidance with Rachel Ngom
In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Rachel Ngom, Christian entrepreneur, podcast host, and ministry leader, to explore faith-driven decision-making in business and life.Rachel shares her extrao...
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Faith-Driven Self-Leadership for Neurodivergence and Autism with Jaitesha Hanson
In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Jaitesha Hanson, a licensed mental health counselor, neurodiversity specialist, and geek therapy certified clinician. They explore how faith, journaling, and self-l...
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36:04
Rutgers Experiential Learning: Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, and Real Results with Francisco Quevedo
In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, host Cory Dunham welcomes Francisco J. Quevedo to explore how experiential learning at Rutgers Business School bridges classroom theory with real‑world impact. Francisco an Assistant Professo...
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Lead Like a Maverick: Courage, Calling, and Christian Confidence with with Alexander Jones-Thomas
In Episode 15 of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Alexander Jones-Thomas CEO, philanthropist, and founder of Alpha and Omega, LLC to explore courage, calling, and Christian confidence. Alex shares his journey from a challengi...
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35:12
Making Women’s Heart Care Accessible, Faith Under Pressure with Dr. with Dr. Nishtha Sareen
In this powerful episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Dr. Nishtha Sareen, an interventional cardiologist and national leader in women’s heart health, to explore why heart disease remains the number one killer of women,...
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29:08
The Faith Filter for AI: Building Technology That Serves Humanity, with Sandeep Singh
In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Sandeep Singh to explore what it means to build AI and automation that truly serve humanity. Together, they unpack why technology without values can create harm, how faith a...
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40:27
Systems Thinking and Presence for Leaders: Leading Work, Family, and Faith with Dr. Hollie Blagg
In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with technology executive, entrepreneur, and digital transformation leader Dr. Hollie Blagg to explore how systems thinking and presence shape effective leadership at work, at ho...
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38:37
Mission-Driven Messaging: Using Podcasting to Serve, Not Perform with Jon Goehring
In this episode, Cory talks with storytelling and podcasting expert Jon Goehring about how leaders can use podcasting to build trust, connect authentically, and communicate with purpose. Jon breaks down why long-form content builds credibility,...
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37:09
Asking for Help and Letting God Lead: How Dr. Antoinette Built a Mobile DNA Company From Vision
In this episode, Dr. Antoinette shares how faith, obedience, and learning to ask for help led her to build Michigan’s first fully mobile DNA and genetic testing company. She opens up about shifting from nursing and finance to entrepreneurship, ...
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36:57
Leadership Lessons from a Hostel in San Diego: Faith in Unfamiliar Places
In this episode, Cory Dunham shares a surprising leadership lesson born from an unexpected one-night stay in a San Diego hostel. What began as a simple change of plans turned into a powerful reminder about surrendering control, embracing discom...
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29:32
Purposeless Productivity: When Your Work Outgrows Your Identity
In this episode, Cory Dunham gets real about “purposeless productivity” — that feeling of being busy yet deeply unfulfilled. He shares how even high-performing leaders can lose their way when work outgrows identity and purpose fades. Discover h...
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44:28
Quiet Power: How Introverted Executives Lead with Calm, Clarity, and Conviction
In this episode, host Cory Dunham reveals how introverted executives can lead with confidence, calm, and conviction—without pretending to be extroverts. He shares his personal transformation from quiet self-doubt to commanding presence o...
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36:37
Alignment Before Action: Invite God’s Wisdom for Executive Team Cohesion
Speed without alignment leads to chaos. In this episode, Cory Dunham unpacks the vital principle of “alignment before action” — showing why executive teams must first seek God’s wisdom before moving forward. He shares practical insights, person...
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45:07
The Trust Gap: Why Your Team Isn’t Giving You Their Best
In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, host Cory Dunham breaks down the hidden “trust gap” that quietly kills team performance. He reveals how a lack of trust turns commitment into compliance, how silence in meetings, sugar...
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40:38
Decision-Making Under Fire: How to Stay Clear When Stakes Are High?
When the stakes are high and the pressure’s on, clarity isn’t optional—it’s your greatest asset. In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, host Cory Dunham dives deep into the art of making clear, confident decisions when chao...
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