How to Become an Obstacle Buster Warren Wandling: Motivational Speaker, Coach and Trainer

Host Warren Wandling takes you behind the scenes to get to know a variety of leaders and the keys to their success. Discover strategies, tips and resources from leaders and entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles to build resilience and achieve success. In this episode, Warren introduces you to Gerald Leonard.

Episode 104 – Unlock Your Productivity Potential 

 

Gerald J. Leonard is the Publishing Editor, CEO, and Founder of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, where he focuses on enhancing productivity and building better workplace cultures. He is also the CEO of Turnberry Premiere, a strategic project portfolio management and IT governance firm in Washington, DC.

Gerald is known for his unique approach to productivity and business success. As an Author, CEO, Project Portfolio Management guru, and accomplished Bass player, he brings a diverse range of skills and experiences to his presentations and interviews. With a passion for helping others reach their full potential, Gerald has established himself as a leading figure in the field of productivity intelligence. His expertise has garnered significant recognition, leading to numerous sought-after guest appearances, including notable platforms such as NPR and Jack Canfield’s show, among others. His third book, “A Symphony of Choices: How Mentorship Taught a Manager Decision- Making, Project Management and Workplace Engagement — and Saved a Concert Season,” was released in August, 2023.

 

In this episode with Gerald Leonard you will: 



* Discover what is the greatest obstacle his clients encounter

* Find out what key strategy contributed to his success

* Learn how to master productivity to unlock your success

* Uncover how the growth mindset impacts a leader

* Learn what authors influenced in his business 



To connect with Gerald Leonard:



* GeraldJLeonard.com/OB



 

Resources 

The Next Level Coaching 

 

Host Warren Wandling takes you behind the scenes to get to know a variety of leaders and the keys to their success. Discover strategies, tips and resources from leaders and entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles to build resilience and achieve success. In this episode, Warren introduces you to Jeff Eschliman.

Episode 103 – Building Exceptional Teams

 

Jeff Eschliman is an executive coach with 30 years of experience from combat in Iraq to the corporate boardroom. Personal development, consistency and a tenacious work ethic are  hallmarks of Jeff’s leadership style. Jeff communicates crystal clear vision and bold expectations with his collaborative approach.

Jeff is a sought-after expert for building and scaling results driven teams. He believes hiring the right people, equipping them with the tools they need to be successful, and then holding them accountable for results is the secret to exceptional business success. He knows creating culture through attracting

top talent, intentional on-boarding and rigorous top-grading are critical for winning with people. Jeff believes in helping you find the same harmony in your life that he creates for his clients by using his zen for success model. Through his system of careful planning and continual reflection, he’s able to slow down the chaos of modern life. Guided by his one-page plan for life, Jeff helps bring your vision for the future into an actionable, methodical plan where success and

harmony coexist.

In this episode with Jeff Eschliman you will: 



* Discover what is the greatest obstacle his clients encounter

* Find out what key strategy contributed to his success

* Learn the top tips in building exceptional teams

* Uncover the one secret to great company culture

* Learn what authors influenced in his business 



To connect with Jeff Eschliman:



* LinkediN/Jeff Eschliman

* JeffEschliman.com



 

Host Warren Wandling takes you behind the scenes to get to know a variety of leaders and the keys to their success. Discover strategies, tips and resources from leaders and entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles to build resilience and achieve success. In this episode, Warren introduces you to Gary Harpst.

Episode 102 – Chaos is not the Problem

Gary Harpst, CEO of LeadFirst, is known for his fusion of faith and work,

fostering agile organizations. With four decades of experience, he founded three successful businesses, one of which merged and was sold to Microsoft. He has authored three impactful books, and educated on business-faith intersections. As a veteran Christian CEO, Harpst’s journey encompasses business trials and growth. His latest book, “Built to Beat Chaos,” makes the biblical case that we are all created to overcome chaos. In fact, the biblical definition of leadership involves bringing order out of chaos. Chaos is not our problem but our purpose. LeadFirst, under Harpst’s guidance, provides a whole business, whole-person health strategy for kingdom-impact businesses. This platform helps leaders develop and implement strategies for three levels of care 1)business care, soul

care, and Spirit care.

 

In this episode with Gary Harpst you will: 



* Discover what is the greatest obstacle his clients encounter

* Find out what key strategy contributed to his success

* Learn the three requirements of a Kingdom impact business

* Uncover why people don’t obey the laws of physics

* Learn what authors influenced in his business 



To connect with Gary Harpst:



* Leadfirst.ai 

Host Warren Wandling takes you behind the scenes to get to know a variety of leaders and the keys to their success. Discover strategies, tips and resources from leaders and entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles to build resilience and achieve success. In this episode, Warren introduces you to Michelle LaBrosse. 

Episode 101 – Accelerate Your Leadership 



Michelle LaBrosse, PMP, CVL, CAC, PMI-ACP, RYT is the Founder & CEO of Cheetah Learning and author of Cheetah Negotiations, Cheetah Project Management, Cheetah Know How, and Cheetah Agile Projects. An Aerospace Engineer and former Air Force Officer, Michelle’s career spans innovation and leadership. The Project Management Institute named Cheetah the 2008 Professional Development Provider of the Year, and Michelle was globally recognized as one of PMI’s 25 Most Influential Women in Project Management. A Harvard Business School OPM program graduate, Michelle holds engineering degrees from Syracuse University and the University of Dayton. With features in 1000+ publications, her Know How Network column and newsletter reach 50,000+. Her Cheetah methodologies have empowered 80,000+ individuals, and her virtual leadership grew her company 100-fold in two decades. Michelle attributes her success to Cheetah Project Management, uniting people and technology. Her mission: enabling exceptional outcomes through accessible and enjoyable Project Management education.

 

In this episode with Michelle LaBrosse you will: 



* Discover what is the greatest obstacle her clients encounter

* Find out what key strategy contributed to her success

* Learn how train your clients to reach goals cheetah fast (Cheetah can reach speeds up to 64 miles per hour in 3 seconds). 

* Uncover why humility and authenticity is the key to effective leadership

* Learn what authors influenced in her business 



To connect with Michelle LaBrosse:



* Cheetahlearning.com 

* LinkedIn/best-pmp-exam-prep-course 

Host Warren Wandling takes you behind the scenes to get to know a variety of leaders and the keys to their success. Discover strategies, tips and resources from leaders and entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles to build resilience and achieve success. In this episode, Warren introduces you to Hannah Wandling, the 100th guest!  She is my oldest daughter and a 20-something leader.

Episode 100 –  Enjoy the Journey 



Hannah Wandling is a teacher, missionary, and dancer. She is passionate about children and women knowing who they are created to be. She currently is teaching 4th grade in Hawaii. In her free time she takes dance classes and drinks lots of coffee.

 

 

 

 

 

In this episode with Hannah Wandling you will: 



* Discover what is the greatest obstacle her fellow leaders encounter

* Find out what key strategy contributed to her success as a 4th grade teacher

* What is one habit that has served you well during your journey

* Learn how build resilience

* Uncover one of her top strategies in break though limiting belief’s

* Learn what authors influenced her in her journey 



To connect with Hannah Wandling:



* Hannah Wandling

Host Warren Wandling takes you behind the scenes to get to know a variety of leaders and the keys to their success. Discover strategies, tips and resources from leaders and entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles to build resilience and achieve success. In this episode, Warren introduces you to Tony Castillo.

Episode 99 –  Excel in Your Career with Healthy Habits

Tony’s journey began as an overweight middle schooler and continued throughout high school until he decided to go on a “diet.” Unfortunately, this resulted in unsustainable weight loss. Tony’s weight fluctuated in college due to a lack of nutrition knowledge, following fad diets, supplements that didn’t work, and unsustainable habits. This inspired him to understand how nutrition played a crucial role in the human body. Today, Tony’s passion is to teach others how healthy lifestyle modifications optimize performance in all areas of life. He has worked at the University of Florida and with the Toronto Blue Jays, and now focuses on helping individuals become elite performers, whether they are business owners or professional athletes. Tony graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a B.S. in Biology, B.A. in Chemistry, and an M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. As a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, his unique area of expertise lies in helping individuals optimize their performance through nutrition, with a specific focus on sustainable weight management and lifestyle modifications. Tony’s background in dietetics and specialization in sports nutrition has equipped him with the skills and knowledge needed to help athletes, business leaders, and anyone looking to improve their performance.

 

In this episode with Tony Castillo you will: 



* Discover what is the greatest obstacle his clients encounter

* Find out what key strategy contributed to his success

* Share his story as an overweight middle schooler and his success 

* Learn how to excel your career with healthy habits 

* Uncover the roadmap to adjust your nutrition plan for traveling 

* Learn what authors influenced him in his business 



To connect with Tony Castillo:



* NutritionFP.com/ObstacleBuster