The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier

Dr. Rob Lion is a professor of human resource development at Idaho State University and co-founder of Black River Performance Management. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and performance improvement, Rob is recognized for his innovative, human-centered approach to developing stronger leaders and healthier organizations.

Holding a PhD in Training and Performance Improvement, he draws on workplace psychology and behavioral science to simplify leadership complexities and provide practical, evidence-based strategies that drive meaningful results. Rob has appeared on over 40 podcasts, been featured in TD Magazine for his work on humanistic leadership, and has authored numerous academic publications. Celebrated for revolutionizing leadership development and organizational culture, Rob’s work equips leaders with a comprehensive lens and suite of approaches that are future-proofing organizations across industries.

Click here to receive a complimentary copy of Rob’s ebook: The Science and Strategy of Soul: Practical Models for Real-World Business Success.

WARNING: Sexually Explicit Discussion
After practicing emergency medicine for decades, Dr. Elliot Justin noticed a critical gap in men’s health care: There was no objective way to monitor erectile health, meaning that diagnoses and treatment prescriptions were made in the dark. Now the founder of FirmTech, Dr. Justin has created the world’s first FDA-registered device for monitoring and improving men’s erectile health, pleasure, and performance, while also providing insights into other areas of men’s health, such as cardiovascular function. FirmTech recently won the Healthcare Startup Business Award from the Science & Engineering Health Technologies Alliance.

John S. Couch is a visionary multi-hyphenate who straddles the intersection of writing, art, design and technology. His book, The Art of Creative Rebellion, encapsulates his professional and life philosophy—to unleash the creative potential of all people, as the world needs curiosity and courage more than ever.

John is the head of Galvanize Studios, which most recently engaged with Amazon Prime Video, helping the product design team to envision the future of the experience. Prior to this, Galvanize Studios worked with Verses.ai on their product vision video and strategy. John was formerly Chief
Experience Officer of Blockchain Creative Labs, a Fox company, and Former VP of Product Design at Hulu.

Click here to purchase The Art of Creative Rebellion.

Drew
Norton, known as The Everyday Sales Leader, is a dynamic self-development coach, sales consultant, and co-host of The Everyday Leader Podcast. With a background spanning sales, hiring, recruiting, leadership, and training across diverse industries, he’s a seasoned expert in cultivating individual and organizational success.

Interested in learning more from Drew about how you’re doing in sales? Text QUIZ to 928-928-5985.

Brian Truman has carved out a formidable niche in multi-family and investment sales, as well as business brokerage. As an advisor with SVN Accel, his dedication to helping clients achieve generational wealth is not just a passion—it’s a mission. Leveraging his deep understanding of business and building owner mindsets, Brian consistently delivers results that align with his clients’ long-term financial goals.

With an impressive 24-year track record in consultative sales and change management, Brian brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has negotiated numerous high-stakes deals in both the public and private sectors, often working with C-level executives and business owners on transactions worth hundreds of millions. His tenure in the public sector, serving as a City Councilman and Board of Zoning and Appeals member, further underscores his commitment to community service and strategic development.

Brian has been in the business brokerage world since 2011 helping individuals and companies buy and sell.

Laurence Anthony is an executive coach and founder of Go Further Coaching. He has over a decade of experience coaching leaders and teams at Fortune 100 companies such as United Airlines, as well as world-class professional athletes, helping them build high-performance cultures and develop resilient leadership. As a former actor and performer, Laurence combines storytelling with practical strategies to empower individuals to overcome limiting beliefs, unlock their potential, and sustain lasting personal and organizational growth.

Juliet Ewing is rapidly becoming known as an exciting, masterful interpreter of the Great American Songbook. Equally at home in jazz clubs and on concert stages, she is following in the footsteps of Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee in that she can swing when she so desires, yet always stays connected to the rich and musically diverse songbook singing tradition that these great ladies of song exemplified. Fun yet elegant, Juliet enjoys singing the full spectrum of popular song, from the musical chestnuts of George Gershwin and Cole Porter to the contemporary stylings of Sting, Laufey, and Sade. Perhaps the word that best exemplifies Juliet’s artistry is “timeless.”

Juliet regularly performs as a soloist or with her trio “The Juliet Set” in and around NYC in jazz clubs and private events. marked by a golden voice that resonates with warmth and clarity, captivating audiences with every note. On September 12, she released her album Simply ‘S Wonderful-The Magic of Gershwin.

Susanne Ekström is a Swedish entrepreneur, world-renowned CEO coach, and #1 international bestselling author, as well as the founder of BeASmarterLeader and SEE Management.

With a clear mission—to help CEOs lead with confidence, clarity, and impact—she’s guided over 6,500 leaders across the US, Canada, and Europe to stronger teams, sharper focus, and smarter results.

Her signature offer, “Boost your bottom line by $499K in 99 days,” has helped clients unlock over $30 million in new profit in just the past five years.

Susanne’s journey began in the aftermath of the 2001 DotCom tech crash, when her startup went bankrupt. That moment shaped her path forward: helping others build strong, sustainable companies that don’t just succeed—they last.

Today, her work is featured in magazines as Brainz Magazine, HR Tech Outlook, The Enterprise World, and USA Wire. Her CEO roundtables, books, and CEO/leadership signature programs continue to shape how the next generation of leaders grow—by design, not default.

Click here for Suzanne’s book, Leadership Development for Smarter Leaders: Confidently Build Lasting Habits, EQ & Team Motivation Skills You Need to Lead Successfully and Drive Results in 99 Days or Less.

Meet Dr. E.K. Mallela — founder and CEO of Transcend Mind, the results-driven coaching company redefining success for leaders and organizations. With a Doctorate in Health Information Sciences, certifications in Clinical Hypnosis and NLP, and executive leadership training from Harvard and MIT, Dr. E.K. fuses neuroscience, AI-driven nutrition and fitness plans, Eastern wisdom, and performance psychology into one powerful transformation system.

Through his flagship BetterYOU Employee Wellness Program, Dr. E.K. has helped organizations with 50+ employees boost productivity, reduce turnover, and elevate performance cultures—using science-backed strategies that deliver measurable ROI. His programs have improved engagement scores, reduced absenteeism, and strengthened collaboration across teams, creating healthier, more profitable workplaces.

Dr. E.K. is the author of Better YOU: The Fortunate Way to Success.

Sam Anthony possesses over two decades of expertise in the online media industry, propelled by his conviction that the internet would revolutionize traditional media and usher in a more vibrant and adaptable media landscape. He has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing technology that has enabled thousands of journalists to seamlessly transition into this new digital realm. As the founder of YourNews Media, Sam is dedicated to establishing a media platform that unveils the truth without censorship. His mission is to restore the power of the press to the people, where he firmly believes it rightfully belongs.