In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Dr. Bernadette Atanga—physician, international speaker, and author of Beneath the Armor: Eight Practical Strategies for Men to Embrace Vulnerability and Lead with Authentic Strength. Born in Cameroon and trained in Italy, Dr. Bernadette shares how her global medical journey shaped her leadership philosophy. She dives deep into emotional health, self-awareness, and why empowering men is key to building stronger families and communities. Learn the transformative power of forgiveness, tracking your pain, and how authentic leadership starts within. Whether you're a leader, parent, or partner, this conversation will challenge your thinking and inspire personal growth.

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Amazon Link for “Beneath the Armor”

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In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, host Sean Olson speaks with African entrepreneur and business visionary Mhmoud Charania, who built one of Mozambique’s largest food manufacturing companies and chairs the board of Crown Paints, East Africa’s top paint producer. From launching a maize mill post–civil war to employing over 2,200 people, Mahmoud shares how he earned trust across cultures, introduced pasta to Mozambique, and scaled both food and paint companies across multiple nations. Learn how intentional vision, unshakable discipline, and human-centered leadership shaped two industries and a generation of leaders. His insights on letting go, succession, and cross-border talent development are invaluable for any leader thinking bigger.

🔗 Links to Mahmoud’s companies and LinkedIn are in the show notes!

#Leadership #GlobalBusiness #Africa #Entrepreneurship #IntentionalLeader

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhamud-charania-24670057/

https://www.merecindustries.com/en/

https://www.crownpaints.co.ke/

In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Ted Santos—entrepreneur, author, and trusted advisor to CEOs—for a deep dive into disruptive leadership, building breakthrough strategies, and leading with accountability. Ted shares compelling stories of transforming operations through intentional questions, empowering teams to solve complex problems independently, and creating new revenue lines by listening to customer needs. He also explores how personal experiences shaped his leadership style, why conflict resolution is a critical leadership skill, and how love and business both require the same foundation: competency and communication. Learn how to lead with clarity, disrupt with purpose, and avoid becoming obsolete in a rapidly evolving world.

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https://www.igniteadvisorygroup.com/ted-santos

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In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson talks with Eric Charran—technology executive, author, and leadership thinker—about his journey from coding at Microsoft to leading high-performing teams at Intuit. Eric shares lessons learned the hard way, including why being a great individual contributor doesn't always make you ready to manage others. You'll hear how he transformed painful leadership experiences into his new book, Have You Ever Had a Boss That…?, which identifies 9 toxic leadership archetypes like the Firefighter and the Attack Sub. Learn how to lead up, lead yourself, and avoid becoming the very leader you once struggled under. If you’ve ever had a bad boss—or been one—this episode is a must-listen. Don't forget to subscribe for more real leadership conversations!

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https://www.amazon.com/Have-Ever-Boss-That-Dysfunctional/dp/1637427700

Description: In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson welcomes Maria Chapman—former educator turned ghostwriter and nonprofit founder. After two rare neuromuscular conditions left her temporarily paralyzed, Maria faced a total life pivot. With grit, creativity, and purpose, she built Connected Ghostwriting, helping leaders tell their stories, and Journey to Success, a nonprofit empowering mid-career professionals with disabilities to launch businesses. Hear Maria’s powerful story of resilience, how she discovered transferable skills she didn’t even realize she had, and how she now helps others do the same. You’ll gain leadership insight, business-building tips, and the reminder that connection is everything. Subscribe now and don’t miss this transformational conversation about becoming the leader you were created to be. 💥

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In this powerful episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, host Sean Olson welcomes Kelly Mackin—researcher, best-selling author, and CEO of Motives Met. Together, they explore the groundbreaking Motives Met assessment and how understanding your unique work-related motives can transform your leadership, team dynamics, and workplace well-being. Kelly shares personal stories, research insights, and the 28 core human needs that drive thriving at work. Learn how leaders can ditch the “one-size-fits-none” mindset and create meaningful one-on-ones, reduce burnout, and cultivate thriving, human-centered cultures. Whether you're a leader or team member, this conversation will help you get clear on what truly matters for performance and fulfillment. Don’t miss this actionable, inspiring episode—subscribe and hit the bell! 🔔

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Join Sean Olson on The Intentional Leader Podcast as he welcomes Jim Bouchard, founder of the Keep It Human Network, speaker, and author, for a powerful conversation on leadership, transformation, and empowerment. Jim shares his inspiring journey from addiction to leadership, how martial arts shaped his philosophy, and why the best leaders embrace curiosity, courage, and intentionality.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How to empower others without losing control

✅ The three key disciplines of leadership: Inspire, Empower, Guide

✅ Why failure is essential for leadership growth

✅ How to develop a learning mindset and avoid shiny object syndrome

✅ Why leadership is all about sharing and transparency

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Join Sean Olson on The Intentional Leader Podcast as he welcomes Keith Scott, CEO of KL Scott & Associates, for an insightful conversation on leadership, government innovation, and community impact. With over 30 years in technology and management consulting—including time at Deloitte and Gartner—Keith shares key leadership lessons, the importance of effective communication, and how his firm is helping government agencies modernize, optimize resources, and drive better citizen experiences.

Keith also discusses the human element in leadership, the role of AI in public service, and how leaders can communicate with clarity, trust, and intentionality to scale their teams effectively. Whether you're in government, business, or entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on leading with purpose, engaging your team, and making a lasting impact in your community.

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