Listen to this Keep Leading!® podcast episode for an extraordinary interview with Scott Walker, one of the world’s most experienced kidnappers-for-ransom negotiators. Scott’s new book, Order Out of Chaos, delves into his remarkable career, where he has successfully resolved over three hundred cases, including piracy and cyber-extortion attacks. This captivating episode is filled with practical advice and inspiring stories from a true expert in crisis negotiation.

Bio

Scott Walker is among the world’s most experienced kidnappers-for-ransom negotiators. He has successfully resolved more than three hundred cases, in addition to other crises like piracy and cyber-extortion attacks. He dedicated sixteen years to Scotland Yard as a detective, focusing on covert operations in counterterrorism and kidnapping. In 2015, he left the police force to assist organizations, government entities, and private individuals in negotiating the release of hostages globally. He is in high demand as a speaker worldwide and provides coaching to executives and leaders at all levels on enhancing resilience, developing emotional intelligence, and refining communication skills. He works with companies to foster a resilient culture and to create engaged, fulfilled, purpose-driven, and productive teams.

Website

https://www.scottwalkerbooks.co.uk

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaw/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/S_WalkerBooks

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/ScottWalkerBooks

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/scottwalkerbooks/

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About the Keep Leading!® Podcast

The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights.

Share the Inspiration

Inspired by what you hear? Share the episode with your network and help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtag #KeepLeadingPodcast and join the community of listeners who are dedicated to continuous growth and leadership excellence.

Join us on this journey to empower women leaders and create a future where everyone can thrive. Keep Leading!®

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Are you ready to be inspired and empowered by an influential voice in women’s leadership? Listen to this Keep Leading!® podcast episode, where your host, Eddie Turner, sits down with the extraordinary Sheryl Brinkley to discuss “Women’s Leadership.”

Bio

Sheryl Brinkley is not just an Executive Coach and Career Acceleration Catalyst; she is a beacon of inspiration for women aiming to break through the glass ceiling. With over two decades of experience in leadership and training roles, Sheryl has a proven track record of helping individuals and leaders discover their self-confidence, harness their signature strengths, and unlock their untapped potential.

Sheryl’s impressive credentials include being an International Coaching Federation-accredited coach and a UC Berkeley Haas Women’s Executive Leadership Program certificate holder. Her journey through talent pipeline management and program design for emerging to mid-level leaders has equipped her with a profound understanding of what it takes to nurture core competencies and drive business results.

Website

https://www.itmcoachingnextlevel.com/

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-brinkley-mba-acc-chic

Instagram

sherylb_itmcoachingnextlevel.com

Leadership Quote

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

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About the Keep Leading!® Podcast

The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights.

Share the Inspiration

Inspired by what you hear? Share the episode with your network and help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtag #KeepLeadingPodcast to join the community of listeners dedicated to continuous growth and leadership excellence.

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Are you ready to unleash your brilliance and conquer any challenge?

On this episode of Keep Leading!® Live, I was joined by the inspirational Simon T. Bailey, known as the “World’s Leading Expert in Brilliance.” During our conversation, Simon delves into his transformative book Resilience@Work, a must-read business parable that unlocks the secrets to thriving in the face of adversity.

Don’t miss this enlightening conversation with Simon T. Bailey. Subscribe and listen to the Keep Leading!® podcast – where leaders are born and brilliance is uncovered.

Catch the entire episode and take your first step towards a resilient and brilliant future!

Bio

The world’s leading expert in brilliance, Simon T. Bailey, has reached extraordinary heights, recognized among Success magazine’s Top 25 alongside Brené Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey, as well as the leadersHum Top 200 Power List in 2023 and the Gotham Artists Top Keynote Speakers in 2024. With the Disney Institute as his launchpad, he has indelibly impacted over 2,400 organizations across 54 countries, including American Express, Deloitte, Marriott, Visa, Stanford Health Care, and Taco Bell.

Through books, speeches, and coaching, Simon captivates countless individuals worldwide, inspiring them to lead better lives, stay curious, and embrace a growth mindset. Get ready to be empowered and reach new heights as he propels you toward a brilliant future. Your journey to brilliance starts now.

Website

https://www.simontbailey.com/

Other Website

https://resilienceatwork.co/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontbailey/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/BrilliantSimonT

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/simontbailey/

Leadership Quote

“The purpose of leadership is to invite people on a journey to find the leader within themselves while they are walking with you.” – Simon T. Bailey

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Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com  

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddieturnerjr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddieturnerllc

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The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. 

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In this episode, Allison Shapira reveals her top strategies for commanding a room and influencing others, even without authority. Learn how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact—both virtually and in person.

Bio

Allison Shapira is a former opera singer who has transitioned into an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and public speaking expert. She is the Founder and CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, a communication training firm and certified woman-owned small business dedicated to helping individuals communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently—both virtually and in person.

Allison teaches public speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School and has dedicated nearly 20 years to developing leadership communication programs for Fortune 50 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations worldwide.

Allison Shapira is a Certified Virtual Presenter and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). She has a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and is the author of “Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others” (HarperCollins Leadership), which became a Washington Post best-seller. She was a finalist for the 2017 Woman Business Owner of the Year award, presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners, San Diego Chapter.

Website

http://www.globalpublicspeaking.com/

Other Website

http://www.allisonshapira.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonshapira/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/allisonshapira

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/allisonshapira

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/allisonshapira/

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Connect with Eddie Turner

Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner

Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddieturnerjr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddieturnerllc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddieturnerjr/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/EddieTurnerJr

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The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. 

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Tune into this inspiring episode of Keep Leading!®, recorded live as I welcome Denise Hamilton, the acclaimed author of “Indivisible” and a pioneer in workplace culture and DEI. In this episode, Denise shares her journey of turning a childhood lesson into a powerful message of unity and strength. Explore the insights behind her debut book, “INDIVISIBLE—How to Forge Our Differences into a Stronger Future,” which was released in February 2024.

Listen to Denise’s compelling stories and actionable strategies for creating a more inclusive and harmonious workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s leading experts on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Bio

Denise Hamilton, author of Indivisible, is a nationally recognized workplace culture and DEI expert. She is the founder and CEO of WatchHerWork, a digital learning platform for professional women, and All Hands Group, a workplace culture consultancy. As an in-demand speaker and facilitator, she has consulted for and presented to dozens of Fortune 500 companies, including GE, Apple, IBM, Shell, BP, and Meta. Her thought leadership has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Morning Joe, FOX, Bloomberg, s+b, and Newsweek, and she is a regular contributor to MIT Sloan Management Review. Denise lives with her husband in Houston, TX, and has one daughter.

Website

https://denisehamilton.co

Book Website

https://denisehamilton.co/indivisible-book/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltondenise/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/officialdham

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/denisehamilton

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/officialdham

Leadership Quote

“Experts fail because they are experts in a world that no longer exists.”

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Connect with Eddie Turner

Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner

Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddieturnerjr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddieturnerllc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddieturnerjr/

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The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. 

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Eddie Turner

#6 Ranked Motivational Speaker in the World—Global Gurus | Preeminent Authority on Emerging Leaders—Forbes | Executive Coach | Best-Selling Author | Master Facilitator | Top 25 Thought Leader—Thinkers360

Final Episode. . .For Now!

Episode Summary

I have joined Linkage, Inc. in their mission to “Change the Face of Leadership!” ™ I accepted a full-time job as a Principle Consultant & Executive Coach. Therefore, I’m pausing the Keep Leading!® podcast. . .for now! Thank you to everyone around the globe for listening and supporting me on this journey! I am grateful to you all. Remember: ALWAYS. . .Keep Leading!

Bio

Eddie Turner is an in-demand leadership development expert. He is “Changing the Face of Leadership” ™ as a Principal Consultant and Executive Coach for Linkage, Inc—a boutique international leadership development firm.

Eddie is a Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP®) and ranked #6 on the “Top 30” list of Motivational Speakers by Global Gurus. Forbes recognized Eddie as the Preeminent Authority on Emerging Leaders. Eddie is ranked a Top 25 Thought Leader in Leadership by Thinkers 360. He is also a certified trainer and master facilitator. 

Eddie has appeared in national print, radio, and television media such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox News, PBS, NPR, and ABC. He has also worked as a national media commentator.

Eddie Turner is one of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches, an International Certified Coach, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) coach with the International Coach Federation, and an official ICF Mentor Coach. Of the more than 45,000 ICF members in 147 countries, Eddie Turner was selected as an ICF Coach of the Week.  

Eddie is the author of an international best-selling book, a C-Suite advisor, and the former host of the Keep Leading!® podcast, which earned Apple Podcasts coveted New & Noteworthy designation and reached 80 countries around the globe.

Eddie Turner is one of 60 contributing subject matter experts to the Talent Development Body of Knowledge—The Definitive Resource for the Talent Development Profession.

Eddie studied leadership and organizational behavior at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Eddie also holds an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School. 

Website

www.eddieturnerllc.com

LinkedIn  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner

Twitter

https://twitter.com/eddieturnerjr

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/eddieturnerllc

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/eddieturnerjr/

YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/EddieTurnerJr

Amazon Author

amazon.com/author/eddieturnerjr

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The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator® as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe as they share their journey to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. For more information visit https://eddieturnerllc.com or follow Eddie Turner on Twitter and Instagram at @eddieturnerjr. Like Eddie Turner LLC on Facebook. Connect with Eddie Turner on LinkedIn. 

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Mark Hannum

Chief Research Officer Emeritus at Linkage | Author of “Become.”

Exploring Purposeful Leadership

Episode Summary

Linkage, Inc’s tagline is: “Changing the Face of Leadership!” Linkage’s primary tool in this mission is their proprietary leadership model called Purposeful Leadership®. I love the model, the tagline, and the name! On Episode 132 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I interviewed Mark Hannum— Linkage’s Chief Research Officer Emeritus about the model. We also discussed his book “Become—The 5 Commitments of Purposeful Leadership.”

Bio

Mark Hannum is Linkage’s Emeritus Chief Research Officer. Trained as an experimental psychologist and as an organization development consultant, Mark has developed an understanding of leaders and leadership over a lifetime. Over 24 years with Linkage, Mark conducted several different research projects for clients focused on leadership. He ultimately led Linkage’s study of leadership, resulting in Purposeful Leadership and the book he authored, “Become: The Five Commitments of Purposeful Leadership.” Mark lives in central Massachusetts with his wife, Judy, and their Jack Russel terrier, Siri.

Website

https://www.linkageinc.com/team-member/mark-hannum/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hannum-104a561b/

Leadership Quote

A leader navigates the world as it unfolds, creating a sustainable future for themselves, their community, or their organization. 

Get Your Copy of Mark’s Book!

https://www.amazon.com/Become-Purposeful-Leadership-Mark-Hannum/dp/1260457567

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The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator® as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe as they share their journey to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. For more information visit https://eddieturnerllc.com or follow Eddie Turner on Twitter and Instagram at @eddieturnerjr. Like Eddie Turner LLC on Facebook. Connect with Eddie Turner on LinkedIn.

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Pamay Bassey

Chief Learning & Diversity Officer at The Kraft Heinz Company

Learn to Lead

Episode Summary

What does it take to be a successful leader? On Episode 131 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I interviewed Pamay Bassey, the Chief Learning and Diversity Officer for the Kraft Heinz Company, for the answer. Simply put? Pamay says you must LEARN to lead. Listen to this episode to discover why being a lifelong learner is inextricably linked to effective leadership.

Bio

Ekpedeme “Pamay” M. Bassey is Chief Learning and Diversity Officer for the Kraft Heinz Company, where she drives a culture of continuous learning, bold creativity, and intellectual curiosity, is responsible for the company’s global learning and development strategy and initiatives and amplifies the work that every Kraft Heinz employee does to create and nurture a diverse and inclusive workplace.

A lifelong learner who loves laughter, words, big ideas, and serving her community, Pamay knows the power of doing big things in small increments. She believes that learning can be a superpower that can transform people, families, communities, and organizations. This belief is demonstrated in her passion projects that, for over a decade, have focused on the ways people believe, worship, lead, and learn.

Her TEDx talk and weekly journal, both named Navigating Sacred Spaces, are based on her project work and her book: My 52 Weeks of Worship: Lessons from a Global, Spiritual, Interfaith Journey. She has also authored a daily journal: Let’s Learn Our Way Through It, Shall We? — which encourages others to commit to their own personal and professional learning journeys.

Pamay is a graduate of Stanford, Northwestern, and the Second City Conservatory.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamay/

Leadership Quote

Play the scene you are in, not the one you want to be in.

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The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator® as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe as they share their journey to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. For more information visit https://eddieturnerllc.com or follow Eddie Turner on Twitter and Instagram at @eddieturnerjr. Like Eddie Turner LLC on Facebook. Connect with Eddie Turner on LinkedIn.

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Gregg Ward

Founder, Center for Respectful Leadership

The Respectful Leader

Episode Summary

RESPECT! This simple word was turned into an anthem by the legendary Aretha Franklin! We could use more “respect” in our world today.  For this reason, on Episode 130 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I discuss respectful leadership with Gregg Ward, the Center for Respectful Leadership founder.

Bio

Gregg Ward is the Center for Respectful Leadership executive director and a best-selling, award-winning author, speaker, facilitator, and executive coach. Gregg is on a mission to transform lives and organizations by focusing on Respectful Leadership, Emotional, Social and Cultural Intelligence.

The Respectful Leader (Wiley, 2016), Gregg’s latest book, was awarded “Best Book of the Month” by Amazon and instantly became a best-seller. In 2018, the book won the Gold Medal in the prestigious Axiom Business Book Awards competition.

Gregg began his career in 1986 as a specialist trainer for The New York City Police Department. Since then, he has developed and delivered over 2,500 keynote presentations and talks, training programs, seminars, webinars, and workshops for global organizations such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Kaiser Permanente, Ford, Qualcomm, the US Navy, and Warner Bros Studios.

Gregg also served for five years as a freelance journalist on assignment throughout Europe for BBC Radio and other UK media. He is incredibly proud to have covered the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Gregg holds a BFA from Boston University, is a Board-Certified Coach (BCC), a Master Corporate Executive Coach (MCEC), and is an Executive Coach with The Center for Creative Leadership. He is based in San Diego, CA.

Website

https://centerforrespectfulleadership.org/

Other Website

https://greggwardgroup.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggward/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/greggwardgroup

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/CenterForRespectfulLeadership

Leadership Quote

“You respect yourself, you respect other people, and you’ll do okay.” Muhammad Ali said this to me when he was visiting my home outside of NYC when I was five years old (my dad was a sportswriter who was interviewing him at the time). 

Get Your Copy of Gregg’s Book!

https://greggwardgroup.com/bookstore/

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The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator® as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe as they share their journey to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. For more information visit https://eddieturnerllc.com or follow Eddie Turner on Twitter and Instagram at @eddieturnerjr. Like Eddie Turner LLC on Facebook. Connect with Eddie Turner on LinkedIn.

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Charlie Camarda

Astronaut | Author | Innovator | Keynote Speaker | Research Engineer

Epic Challenges and High Performing Teams

Episode Summary

On Episode 129 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Dr. Charlie Camarda.  He is an Astronaut who explained lessons learned from epic challenges and the power of high performing teams.

Bio

Dr. Camarda is an astronaut, research engineer, inventor, author, educator, and internationally recognized expert and invited speaker on engineering, engineering design, innovation, safety, organizational behavior, and education. He has over 60 technical publications, holds nine patents, and over 20 national and international awards, including an IR-100 Award for one of the top 100 technological innovations; the NASA Spaceflight Medal, an Exceptional Service Medal; the American Astronautical Society 2006 Flight Achievement Award, and he was inducted into the Air and Space Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame in 2017.

He was selected as an Astronaut Candidate in 1996 and flew as a Mission Specialist on STS-114, NASA’s Return-to-Flight (RTF) mission, immediately following the Columbia disaster. He was responsible for initiating several teams to successfully diagnose the cause of the Columbia tragedy and, in addition, develop an on-orbit, wing leading edge repair capability, which was flown on his RTF mission and all successive Shuttle missions until the retirement of the Space Shuttle Program in 2011.

Dr. Charles Camarda retired from NASA in May 2019, after 45 years of continuous service as a research engineer and technical manager at Langley Research Center (LaRC), an Astronaut and Senior Executive (Director of Engineering) at Johnson Space Center (JSC), and as the Senior Advisor for Innovation and Engineering Development at LaRC.

Dr. Camarda is the Founder/CEO of the Epic Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 corporation seeking to democratize education for learners at all levels. He is also the President of Leading Edge Enterprises LLC, an aerospace engineering and education consultancy.

Website

http://charliecamarda.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlescamarda/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/CharlieCamarda

Instagram

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Leadership Quote

“What is needed is an atmosphere, a subtle attitude, an uncompromising insistence on excellence, as well as a healthy pessimism in technical matters, a pessimism which offsets the normal human tendency to expect that everything will come out right and that no accident can be foreseen – and forestalled – before it happens.” 

Admiral Hyman Rickover, The Father of the Nuclear Navy

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