Podcast
Igniting the CEO Within
Hosted by Mark McFatridge · EN
Welcome to "Igniting the CEO Within," your go-to podcast for inspiring and insightful conversations with today's business leaders. Hosted by connector and leader Mark McFatridge, this podcast is an extension of the Quade community, bringing together visionary CEOs and business owners from the Quade network and beyond to share their stories, insights, challenges, and triumphs in leadership. We'll dive into impactful discussions about fostering professional and personal growth, the power of diversity, the benefits of a strong CEO peer group, and actionable advice to enhance your leadership.
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Head, Hands and Heart Leadership with Becky Ivory
Apr 1500:18:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mark McFatridge sits down with Becky Ivory, founder of Trifecta Coaching and Consulting, to explore the key traits that separate great leaders from the rest. Becky shares her "head, hands, and heart" framework, emphasizing alignment, trust, and the importance of adding value to others. She also discusses how leaders can build strong cultures, navigate tough decisions, and avoid burnout by staying aligned with purpose. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/
Transcribe →Coachability and Consistency with Megan Kane
Apr 1500:15:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mark McFatridge sits down with Megan Kane, Executive Director of Rellia, to explore what separates successful founders and CEOs from the rest. Megan highlights the importance of coachability and consistency, along with the need to balance big-picture thinking with daily execution. She also shares how Rellia fosters a powerful community of founders and experts to accelerate learning, connection, and growth. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/
Transcribe →Building Trust and Growth with Andrew Donofrio
Apr 1500:15:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mark McFatridge sits down with Andrew Donofrio, a personal and professional growth coach and founder of Andrew Donofrio Coaching, to explore how leadership, mindset, and purpose shape long-term success. Andrew shares his journey from law enforcement to entrepreneurship and coaching, emphasizing the importance of developing the whole person to drive meaningful growth. They also dive into the value of peer groups and how shared insight helps leaders navigate challenges and accelerate results. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/
Transcribe →Decision-Making and Curiosity in Leadership with Mike Walker
Apr 900:16:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mark McFatridge sits down with Mike Walker, executive coach and founder of Dynamic Decisions Coaching and Consulting, to explore how curiosity and a learner's mindset set great leaders apart. Mike shares how effective leaders approach decision-making as a learning process, using structured frameworks to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and drive stronger outcomes. He also highlights how intentional decision practices can help leaders avoid analysis paralysis while empowering their teams to make smarter, more aligned decisions. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/
Transcribe →Turning Challenges into Strength with Dr. Debra Lind
Apr 900:22:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mark McFatridge interviews Dr. Debra Lind, CEO and educator at Nehemiah Consulting, about the power of presence and purpose-driven leadership. Dr. Lind shares how great leaders create impact by being fully present, serving others with intention, and building strong, values-based cultures. She also introduces her philosophy of using challenges as opportunities for growth, helping organizations turn failures into stronger, more resilient foundations. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/
Transcribe →Compassionate Candor and Difficult Conversations with Ali Merchant
Apr 900:21:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Mark McFatridge interviews Ali Merchant, Principal L&D Consultant and Executive Coach at All-In Manager, about the critical leadership skill of having difficult conversations. Ali shares how avoiding discomfort damages relationships, while leaning into compassionate candor builds trust, accountability, and stronger team performance. He also provides practical frameworks for delivering feedback effectively and emphasizes the importance of balancing empathy with accountability to help leaders and teams grow. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/
Transcribe →Leadership Under Pressure with Joel Arnold
Jan 19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Igniting the CEO Within, host Mark McFatridge talks with Joel Arnold, founder and CEO of Arnold GTM Advisors, about what separates great leaders from average ones. Joel shares how calm under pressure and emotional intelligence can be learned, and why leaders should meet people where they are instead of managing everyone the same. He also explains the power of mentors and advocates, plus why focusing on learning opportunities and relationships early in your career pays off long term. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/
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