Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership
Galen Bingham invites fellow thought and industry leaders to share the whiskies they drink, jazz music they listen to, and advice on what it really takes to be an effective leader. This is straight talk you can‘t get anywhere else. Known as The Leadership Strategist®, Galen Bingham gives listeners the opportunity to learn insights from guests and his 3 decades in corporate America as a Fortune 100 Executive, retail business owner, and Certified Executive Coach. As CEO and Founder of Kiln Global Coaching and Consulting, Galen Bingham is The Leadership Strategist®. The show interweaves a passion for whiskies, appreciation for jazz music and principles for enhancing personal and organizational leadership. The show mixes the intimacy Galen brings to every conversation with seasoned insights from his multifaceted guests. Pour one the way you like to drink it. This is not your ordinary leadership podcast. This is Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership . What you drinking? Cheers!
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Author, DJ, professor, and speaker Amani Roberts opens up about his journey from the hotel industry to building The Armani Experience. He shares the risks and rewards of walking away from a corporate career, how jazz and DJ culture fuel creativity, and the leadership lessons he’s drawn from R&B legends. It’s a candid l
Galen and Hunter go deeper on practical leadership—why people follow for their reasons, how to avoid the Peter Principle trap, and a simple framework for hiring only high performers while pairing relentless accountability with genuine appreciation. They swap must-read books (Lencioni, Berg, MBS) and share real-world ta
Hunter shares his journey from engineer to leader, opening up about the mistakes, lessons, and breakthroughs that shaped his leadership philosophy. From coaching kids on the soccer field to guiding teams in the technology industry, Hunter reveals why mastering the fundamentals of management is the foundation for true l
In this continuation with author, publisher, and TEDx speaker Karen Weaver, we go beyond inspiration and get practical about how to live a life aligned with purpose. Karen explains how to connect with your future self, embrace choice as a powerful leadership tool, and shift your mindset to “call in” the good that life
In this inspiring episode, Galen sits down with visionary author, publisher, and TEDx speaker Karen Weaver, whose journey from Ireland to Australia embodies courage, resilience, and awakening. Karen opens up about overcoming personal loss, embracing spiritual transformation, and answering a divine calling that has shap
In the conclusion of their conversation, Jan Cerny dives deeper into the heart of Constellations for Leading Organizational Change, exploring the critical differences between change and transformation. She shares powerful stories from leaders who turned failure into opportunity, built cultures of trust, and navigated r
