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Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out
Hosted by Steve Chua and Pete Cafarchio · EN
Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out is for leaders navigating the gap between where their organizations are and where they know they could be. Hosted by Steve Chua and Pete Cafarchio, the show explores the inner dynamics of leadership—and how they shape culture, performance, and sustainable growth. Each episode delivers practical insights leaders can apply to move beyond frustration, overwhelm, and stagnation, and build organizations that thrive from the inside out. Because lasting change doesn’t start with systems—it starts with leaders.
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InsightOut Coaches Panel Discussion
1w ago00:43:52Tap to summarizeTransformation Tip: “It’s good to learn from your mistakes. It’s better to learn from other people’s mistakes.” — Warren BuffettWhat if you could fast-track your leadership growth by learning from those who’ve already been in the trenches?In this episode, Pete Cafarchio is joined by three dynamic leaders who bring real-world insights across industries, cultures, and life experiences. From corporate boardrooms to nonprofits to global leadership initiatives, each guest shares their perspective shaped by years of navigating change, building people, and leading through complexity.You’ll hear from:Greg Wallace, a leadership consultant and author focused on organizational excellence and cultureJulie Thomas, President of a national logistics company and a seasoned coach, speaker, and business leaderEllie Kapihe, a leadership activator passionate about purpose-driven growth and generational impactTogether, they explore three essential pillars of leadership:Culture. Connection. Conflict.Not as abstract ideas—but as lived experiences that shape teams, organizations, and outcomes.Through stories, lessons learned, and practical wisdom, this conversation challenges you to think differently about how you lead and influence others.Transformation Application: What was your MVP (most valuable point) from today’s conversation? Write it down. Then ask yourself: What will I do differently because of it?Additional Links & ResourcesGreg Wallace’s book: Overcoming: A Survival Guide For Change Agentshttps://amzn.to/41xCWxRConnect with Julie Thomas (coaching & consulting):julie.thomas@pdigo.comLearn more about OlyLife:https://www.olylife.com/Main/En/aboutus.phpConnect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
Transcribe →Conflict is a Leadership Test
3w ago00:30:12Tap to summarizeTransformation Tip: “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” — Ronald ReaganConflict isn’t a sign that leadership is failing—it’s often a sign that something meaningful is happening. In this episode, we talk about why so many of us avoid conflict, how unaddressed tension can quietly impact trust and culture, and what it looks like to lead with courage instead of fear. We introduce the HEALTH framework as a simple guide for hard conversations: Hold your emotions so you respond with wisdom, Elevate the person by affirming their value, Ask before assuming to gain clarity, Lead with honest humility, Take responsibility for your part, and Help the relationship heal by agreeing on a path forward.If you’re enjoying these leadership insights and want to continue growing in how you build strong teams and healthy culture, visit www.insightoutcorp.com to learn more.Transformation Application: Identify one conversation you’ve been avoiding and take a step toward it this week.Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
Transcribe →Connection Before Correction
Apr 600:31:14Tap to summarizeTransformation Tip: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”Great leaders don’t just lead with strategy—they lead with connection. In this episode, we unpack why emotional intelligence (EQ) is just as critical as intellectual intelligence (IQ) when it comes to influence, trust, and impact.We explore how building trust, finding common ground, and being intentional in communication can transform the way people respond to you. If you’ve ever felt like your message isn’t landing, or your team isn’t fully bought in, this episode will challenge how you approach connection.Transformation Application: In your meetings this week, start your conversation by expressing genuine gratitude for someone’s specific value—not just their performance.Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
Transcribe →Culture: Caught not Taught
Mar 2300:25:18Tap to summarizeTransformation Tip: “Culture isn’t just one aspect of the game — it is the game.”— Lou Gerstner, former CEO of IBMCulture shapes everything—often more than strategy, policies, or even leadership titles. In this episode of the Transformation Leadership Podcast, we explore how culture is formed, why it’s often caught rather than taught, and the role leaders play in setting the tone for the environments they influence.From everyday workplace interactions to the deeper principles that govern organizations, we discuss how culture develops—and how it can either strengthen or undermine a team.Transformation Application: Write down a few words that describe the culture you want people to experience when they interact with you. Choose one word and intentionally model it in your actions this week.Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
Transcribe →Born To Lead
Mar 900:23:02Tap to summarizeTransformation Tip: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” — John Quincy AdamsLeadership doesn’t start with a title—it starts with how you lead yourself.In this episode, we explore how leadership grows in three stages: leading yourself, leading others, and leading for impact. True leadership expands outward, influencing relationships, teams, and the world around you.Transformation Application: Try building these daily leadership habits:Each morning, ask yourself:• What value will I lead by today?• Who can I intentionally invest in today?• What positive impact can I make today?Then reflect each evening:How well did I follow through?Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
Transcribe →Calling Out the Leader Within You
Feb 2300:20:21Tap to summarizeThis week’s Transformation Tip: “If you think you’re a leader and you turn around and no one is following you, then you’re simply out for a walk.” — James M. KouzesLeadership isn’t about titles, personality, or style. In this episode, we strip it down to its core: leadership is taking responsibility for reality, helping others gain clarity around what matters, and advancing together toward a better future. Even if it’s not your fault, it can still be your responsibility.Transformation Application:Look at your work, relationships, and daily life. Where are you taking responsibility? Where do you need greater clarity? And where are you being invited to step up and lead—regardless of title?Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
Transcribe →Looking Back, Looking Forward
Feb 900:15:50Tap to summarizeNew photo? New name? No, you didn’t click the wrong podcast. You’re right where you belong—we’re just shifting, growing, and stepping into our next chapter.As we celebrate five years of the podcast, we begin with this week’s Transformation Tip: “The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston ChurchillWe take time to reflect on the themes that have shaped our journey—identity, purpose, emotional intelligence, CliftonStrengths, self-leadership, rest, and growth mindset. This episode also introduces an exciting new chapter with a rebrand and new name, Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out, along with what’s ahead for the podcast. Whether or not you consider yourself a leader, this conversation reminds us that leadership is influence—and we all have it.Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
Transcribe →RE-RELEASE: Clarify Your Purpose
Feb 200:28:49Tap to summarizeTransformation Tip: “Without Clarity you can’t move forward.” - Steve ChuaConcept(s):Clarity is identifying and articulating the one thing that’s most important.Not a new idea you haven’t thought of. It is already in you. Process of removal - remove small complications so only the big thing remainsSeeing how the pieces fit togetherTransformation Application: We want to bring clarity to your purpose, so do one of the exercises mentioned and write out a purpose statement whether in 2 words, 12 words or 2 sentences. Remember is about who you are not what you’ve done!!!Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
Transcribe →RE-RELEASE: Created For a Purpose
Jan 2600:34:04Tap to summarizeTransformation Tip: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet." - Frederick BuechnerConcept(s)“You think you’re God’s gift to the world!” implying that they thought too highly of themselves. Well, the truth is, you really are God’s gift to the world!You were born for a purposeOur perspective is that we believe we were placed on this earth for a reason.Difference between purpose and pathWritten in your designTransformation Application: Ask this question - Why was I placed on the Earth? Journal and reflect.Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
Transcribe →RE-RELEASE: Finding Purpose In The Pain
Jan 1900:25:45Tap to summarizeTransformation Tip: “Your mess becomes your message.”- Ed SilvosoConcept(s)Life can be hard—really hard. These challenges helped shape who you are, and if you’ve worked through them, you’ve learned some valuable lessons. A person to whom things come easily may not be able to explain their technique. But a person who had to learn the hard way can often explain, instruct, and empathize more effectively. 4. IF you’ve worked through it. 5. Might be broader than your situation.Transformation Application: What part of your story—your mess—might actually be your message? Don’t hide it. Share it. Someone needs to hear it.Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
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