Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success

Julie Riga
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🎙️ Stay On Course: Ingredients for SuccessStay On Course is a Top 50 Apple Podcasts Entrepreneurship show and one of the top 3 percent of podcasts globally, with over 30,000 downloads every single month. This is where leaders, executives, founders, and entrepreneurs discover the real ingredients behind purpose-driven success in business, in leadership, and in life.Hosted by Julie Riga, ICF-ACC certified leadership coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, MBTI® practitioner, and 20-year Fortune 500 pharmaceutical executive, this podcast delivers high-impact conversations that go beyond tactics and into transformation.Each episode features executives, entrepreneurs, career coaches, business owners, and thought leaders sharing the mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and personal stories that helped them lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Every guest brings three ingredients for success. Every episode gives you something you can use before the week is over.What you will discover on Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success:Executive leadership coaching insights you can apply immediately. Confidence coaching for leaders navigating growth, change, and uncertainty. Communication and public speaking strategies for professionals who want to own every room they walk into. Purpose-driven leadership for the moments when the path forward is not clear. Business leadership training for founders and CEOs who are scaling without burning out. Career confidence coaching for professionals at a crossroads. Leadership development tools for emerging leaders, managers, and women in leadership. Motivational leadership keynotes and conversations with some of the most respected corporate trainers and leadership speakers working today. Small business leadership programs, sales strategies, entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, legacy, and the courage to stay on course when life gets hard.Inspired by the legacy of Ennio Riga, celebrity Italian chef and the man who taught Julie that discipline, storytelling, and faith are the ultimate ingredients for a meaningful life, this show bridges the kitchen table and the boardroom. Every episode is an ingredient. Every conversation is a recipe for something greater.Whether you are a small business owner, corporate executive, leadership keynote speaker, HR professional, career changer, or emerging leader, Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success is your home for leadership mindset, business growth strategy, executive presence, and the kind of real talk that actually moves the needle.Top 50 on Apple Podcasts Entrepreneurship. Over 30,000 downloads every month. Top 3 percent of podcasts globally. More than 150 episodes published. Five star listener ratings. An audience of founders, leaders, and decision makers who are ready to grow.This is not just a podcast. This is a movement.New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and iHeart Radio.Visit julieriga.com and stayoncourse.io to learn more, book Julie to speak, or explore leadership coaching, executive coaching, and the Before I Lead readiness programs trusted by organizations including Johnson and Johnson, Novartis, Lockheed Martin, the US House of Representatives, and the US Department of Homeland Security.Leadership coaching for entrepreneurs. Executive leadership coaching. Confidence coaching for leaders. Business leadership training. Leadership development coach. Communication and leadership coaching. Career confidence coach. Leadership growth workshop. Public speaking coach for professionals. Small business leadership programs. Motivational speaker for business. Leadership keynote speaker. Leadership keynote for executives.

  1. David Aferiat: Stop the Bottleneck and How a 3D Decision Engine Transforms Leadership Teams

    12h ago

    David Aferiat: Stop the Bottleneck and How a 3D Decision Engine Transforms Leadership Teams

    David Aferiat: Stop the Bottleneck and How a 3D Decision Engine Transforms Leadership Teams Guest: David Aferiat, Growth Coach and Entrepreneur Host: Julie Riga About David Aferiat David Aferiat is a growth coach, entrepreneur, and community leader with a track record built on perseverance, strategic leadership, and long-term vision. He co-founded a fintech company that earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years, licensing its technology to eTrade and TD Ameritrade. He has also led the French American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). David now coaches CEOs and leadership teams to delegate with confidence and build decision-making systems that sustain professional growth. Fun Fact: The favorite food of David is Shakshuka, a Mediterranean dish of roasted peppers, tomatoes, and spices with eggs poached in the reduction, topped with feta and parsley, served with warm pita. He makes his own hummus. The 3D Decision Engine: Discover, Discuss, Decide Discover: Before the meeting, team members log issues and opportunities into a shared parking lot, a simple spreadsheet visible to all. Each item is written as an outcome statement. Tag each item as an opportunity or an obstacle. Discuss: Follow a fast, slow, fast cadence. Align quickly on the list, go deep in discussion, then move to decision. Everyone speaks beyond their own role. Time-box each conversation with a visible timer. Decide: Every decision is assigned one accountable owner with milestones and a follow-up timeline. Decisions fall into six categories: change a process, change a person, change the strategy, stop something, delegate it, or automate it. Key Insights Decision bottlenecks are a leadership problem, not a business problem. When the founder becomes the single point of approval for every decision, growth stalls because of organizational design, not market conditions. The fix is structural. Perseverance is the daily curation of atomic habits and routines designed to serve a future version of yourself and your business. David asks founders one powerful question: what is the last chair around the table you gave up? Each role you release creates more freedom, more capacity, and more life. The two greatest gifts for any founder are community and coaching. Join an organization like EO or a local business network. Invest in a coach who meets you at your stage and holds you accountable to the leader you are becoming. Memorable Quotes "Perseverance is about curating a routine, atomic habits that let you drop the keys off to a future version of yourself." "If everything has to go through the owner, you are choking what could be happening to move the business forward." "Share the burden. That is what a team is for." Connect with David Aferiat LinkedIn: David Aferiat Coaching Website: avid.coach Connect with Julie Riga Resources and Tools: stacklist.app/julieriga #StayOnCourse #LeadershipMindset #DecisionMaking #PurposeDrivenLeadership #BusinessGrowth Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
  2. Scaling Business to 6 and 7 Figures: Insights on Success with Che Brown

    2d ago

    Scaling Business to 6 and 7 Figures: Insights on Success with Che Brown

    Scaling Business to 6 and 7 Figures: Insights on Success with Che Brown This episode of Stay on Course features Che Brown, a renowned business coach for CEOs and leadership coach for executives, as well as the founder of Easy Sales Hub and innovator of the Evergreen revenue model. With his extensive experience in scaling businesses to six and seven figures, Che shares his three ingredients for success, which have helped him and his clients achieve remarkable career fulfillment and executive career growth. Tune in to discover how to elevate your leadership game, transform your leadership style, and achieve your career goals through high-performance coaching and personal development for entrepreneurs. Che's expertise in leadership coaching in 2024, future-proof leadership skills, and coaching for hybrid work leaders will provide valuable insights on mindset, strategy, and action for C-suite executives, senior managers, and HR leaders looking to build confidence as a leader, master public speaking for executives, and develop a success mindset. By taking control of your career and unlocking your full potential, you'll be able to lead with confidence and clarity and achieve career fulfillment. Che's leadership tips for CEOs, public speaking tips for executives, and career growth strategies for professionals will help you overcome leadership challenges, boost your executive presence, and step into the spotlight. Che's three ingredients for success are: The Inner Game: The mental side of success, including mindset, belief systems, and comfort zone.The Outer Game: The tactical things you need to do to be successful, such as time management, goal setting, and strategy.Action: Taking consistent and focused action towards your goals.Whether you're looking to scale your business or improve your personal productivity, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Che's passion for helping entrepreneurs achieve success and his innovative approach to business make this a must-listen for anyone striving for growth and prosperity. Connect with Che: Learn more about Easy Sales Hub and Che's services by visiting: Website: www.easysaleshub.com About Julie Riga: Julie Riga is a certified coach, trainer, speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma Industry. Julie's education is vast, with studies that include business, communications, training, and executive coaching. Julie started on this journey because she had a strong desire to pass on the knowledge and skills passed on to her by her father, Ennio Riga, an inspirational man who taught her how to keep going irrespective of the challenges that life may present. Based in New Jersey, Julie has traveled the world supporting corporations, business leaders, and individuals on their journey of empowerment and growth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    18 min
  3. The Operations Advantage: Business Success Beyond Sales with Tonya Odio

    4d ago

    The Operations Advantage: Business Success Beyond Sales with Tonya Odio

    The Operations Advantage: Business Success Beyond SalesGuest: Tonya Odio, Author and Founder of Executive Foundations Host: Julie Riga Overview What separates a passionate idea from a thriving, sustainable business? Operations. In this milestone episode recorded live in the studio for the very first time, Julie Riga sits down with Tonya Odio, author of The Operations Advantage: Business Success Beyond Sales, to unpack the systems, structures, and mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to build a business that does not just sell, but scales. Tonya brings 20 plus years of corporate operations experience into a conversation that is practical, purposeful, and fun. Watch the live recording on YouTube: Stay On Course Podcast with Julie Riga The Operations Advantage: Business Success Beyond SalesAbout This Episode Julie Riga sits down with Tonya Odio, founder of Executive Foundations and author of The Operations Advantage: Business Success Beyond Sales, for an inspiring conversation on what it takes to build a business that lasts. Tonya shares her journey from corporate operations leader to entrepreneur and author, offering actionable strategies for business owners ready to move beyond the excitement of the sale and into the engine that powers long-term success. Fun Fact: Tonya loves a good steak. A great steak is always a yes. The Three Ingredients for Business Success1. Clarity - Understanding What Operations Really Means Operations simply means how you run your business. Getting clear on the behind-the-scenes systems that deliver your product or service is the starting point for every entrepreneur moving from overwhelm to confidence and purposeful growth. 2. Financial Foundation - Start With Your Numbers Cash flow is the anchor of every smart business decision. Understanding your profit and loss statement empowers you to invest wisely, price correctly, and grow with intention. Facing your numbers is the beginning of real clarity and freedom. 3. Systems and Scalability - Rinse, Repeat, and Grow A system is anything repeatable that saves time and energy. Tonya landed her very first client over lunch before her service was fully packaged. The lesson: messy action is better than no action. Memorable Quotes"A business may start with a sale, but in order for it to be sustained, you have got to be able to operate well." "Messy action is better than no action." "You do not need to be an expert at everything, but you need to know enough about everything to ask the right questions." - Julie Riga About the BookThe Operations Advantage: Business Success Beyond Sales by Tonya Odio is a practical guide for entrepreneurs ready to build an organized, profitable, and scalable operation. Each chapter covers a specific area of business with best practices, implementation steps, and real-world examples. Available on Amazon beginning June 4th. ResourcesBook: The Operations Advantage on Amazon - June 4thTonya Odio: executivefoundations.comJulie Riga Resource List: stacklist.app/julierigaWatch Live on YouTube: Stay On Course Podcast with Julie Riga Key TakeawaysClarity about operations is the first step toward business transformationFinancial clarity is the foundation of every smart business decisionRepeatable systems free you to focus on growth and the work you loveStarting before you are fully ready leads to real momentum and real clientsBuilding a business should be meaningful, purposeful, and enjoyable 🎧 Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts 💡 Share this episode with an entrepreneur ready to build something that lasts #StayOnCourse #OperationsAdvantage #PurposeDrivenLeadership #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
  4. The Operations Advantage: Why Clarity, Systems and Profit Are the True Ingredients for Business Success with Tonya Odio

    May 29

    The Operations Advantage: Why Clarity, Systems and Profit Are the True Ingredients for Business Success with Tonya Odio

    The Operations Advantage: Why Clarity, Systems and Profit Are the True Ingredients for Business SuccessGuest: Tonya Odio, Operational Strategist and Founder of Executive Foundations Host: Julie Riga What if the secret to scaling your business had nothing to do with selling more, and everything to do with how you run things behind the scenes? In this episode, Julie Riga sits down with Tonya Odio, founder of Executive Foundations and author of The Operations Advantage. Together, they uncover what truly drives long-term business growth. Tonya brings a purpose-driven perspective: repeatable systems, workflow clarity, and profit awareness are the real foundations of a sustainable business. Whether you are a solopreneur or a seasoned CEO ready to scale, this conversation will transform how you lead. The Operations Advantage: Why Clarity, Systems and Profit Are the True Ingredients for Business SuccessAbout Tonya Odio Tonya Odio is the founder of Executive Foundations, where she helps entrepreneurs scale with clarity, structure, and sustainable profit. With a career built behind the scenes of small businesses, guiding workflow and connecting operational dots, she developed a cross-functional understanding of how businesses truly run. Her debut book, The Operations Advantage: Business Success Beyond Sales, launches June 4th on Amazon. Fun Fact: Tonya loves a good steak paired with a fresh salad and a sweet, tangy dressing. The Three Ingredients for Business Success1. Clarity Success starts when you understand not only which systems your business needs, but how those systems support your growth. Get clear on your roles, workflows, and priorities. Move from reacting and putting out fires to operating with intention. Focus on one offer, master it, and refine it before expanding. Clarity is a leadership skill, not a luxury. 2. Systems Strong businesses are built on repeatable, flexible systems. Operations is simply a collection of systems, the routines and processes that power your business every day. The why behind your system matters as much as the what and the how. If a system does not support your goals, it does not belong in your business. The setup takes time upfront, but the long-term return in efficiency and profit is transformational. 3. Profit Your systems have a direct impact on your profit. You cannot just chase sales. You have to protect your margins. Audit your workflow regularly to find wasted time and unnecessary costs. Review your profit and loss statement every month. Identify which services carry the highest margins and promote those with intention. Audit your software stack too. Redundancy in tools quietly drains profit. Memorable Quotes"Operations is not a scary word. It is just how you run your business." "If you talk to businesses that have scaled to six or seven figures, it boils down to their repeatable processes." "It is not just the what and the how. It is the why." "We were not meant to do everything alone." Key TakeawaysClarity is a leadership skill. You cannot build what you cannot define.Systems are the real scale engine. Repeatable processes take businesses to six and seven figures.Profit is protected through awareness. Know your margins, your expenses, and your waste.You cannot do it all alone. Collaboration and delegation are the cornerstones of legacy building.AI is a system too. Use modern tools to analyze and streamline, then take action. Connect with Tonya OdioWebsite: executivefoundations.comLinkedIn: Tonya OdioBook: The Operations Advantage: Business Success Beyond Sales, available on Amazon June 4thConnect with Julie RigaPodcast Resource List: https://stacklist.app/julieriga#StayOnCourse #OperationsAdvantage #PurposeDrivenLeadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts. Connect Everywhere: Website: www.julieriga.com Podcast: www.stayoncourse.io LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julieriga/ Email: julie@julieriga.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min
  5. The Art of Presence: Ingredients for Success in Leadership and Life

    May 27

    The Art of Presence: Ingredients for Success in Leadership and Life

    The Art of Presence: Ingredients for Success in Leadership and LifeGuest: Gabriella Salvatore, Global Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership Strategy Advisor Host: Julie Riga OverviewIn this transformational episode, Julie welcomes Gabriella Salvatore to explore authentic leadership presence. Gabriella shares powerful insights on being truly present in our hyper-connected world. This conversation reveals the deeper practice of presence - how to listen, connect, and lead with clarity even when life pulls us in countless directions. Whether you're a busy professional or entrepreneur struggling with constant distractions, this episode offers practical wisdom for reclaiming your focus and making meaningful connections. The Art of Presence: Ingredients for Success in Leadership and Life Gabriella Salvatore is a global organizational effectiveness and leadership strategy advisor who helps enterprises scale with clarity, humanity, and impact. She has led transformational change across biopharma, tech, and financial services, influencing tens of thousands of employees worldwide. Fun Fact: Gabriella's favorite food is matzo brei - Jewish French toast made with matzo dipped in egg and fried in butter. She shares this unique heritage connection with host Julie Riga, as they're both Italian and Jewish. Gabriella prefers her matzo brei wetted before dipping in egg, served with butter and sugar. What You'll Learn• The distinction between being present (focused attention) and having presence (quality of connection) • How digital distraction undermines leadership and relationships • Practical strategies: turning off notifications, time-blocking, and teaching stakeholders healthy boundaries • Why listening to yourself and others is the foundation of all presence Key Insights• Presence is a practice, not perfection - even experienced meditators struggle daily • Model boundaries to teach others that constant connectivity isn't necessary • Be present to your specific role in each moment and honor what it needs • Quality over speed - singular focus beats divided attention Memorable Quotes"Being present means reducing distraction and listening carefully - both to myself and to the other." "It's really okay to teach our stakeholders that you can wait." "It's more powerful to be present than distracted." "There is no perfection in presence." Who Should ListenLeaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals overwhelmed by modern life's constant pull. If you're struggling with digital distraction, managing multiple priorities, or feeling never fully present, this conversation offers validation and practical solutions. We're all recovering non-present people - the goal is continuous practice, not perfection. Your Next StepTurn off your notifications for one day. Notice what happens. Then experiment with 2-hour time blocks. Presence isn't about perfection - it's about returning to authentic connection with yourself and others. Connect with Gabriella Salvatore• LinkedIn: Gabriella D. Salvatore • Email: gabrielladsalvatore@gmail.com Connect with Julie Riga• Website: julieriga.com/lead • Coaching: Learn more about leadership coaching, personal transformation, and the ingredients for success in life and career Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this episode with leaders who need this reminder about the power of presence #StayOnCourse #LeadershipPresence #AuthenticLeadership #Mindfulness #PurposeDrivenLeadership Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    17 min
  6. Happiness Is a Skill: Neuroscience, Resilience, and the Triumph Steps Framework with Beatriz Martínez-Peñalver

    May 25

    Happiness Is a Skill: Neuroscience, Resilience, and the Triumph Steps Framework with Beatriz Martínez-Peñalver

    Happiness Is a Skill: Neuroscience, Resilience, and the Triumph Steps FrameworkGuest: Beatriz Martinez-Peñalver, Licensed Psychotherapist and Creator of Triumph Steps Host: Julie Riga Overview What if happiness was not just a feeling but a skill you could learn, practice, and master? In this episode of the Stay On Course Podcast, Julie Riga sits down with Beatriz Martinez-Peñalver, a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience and the creator of Triumph Steps, a neuroscience-based framework transforming the way clinicians, coaches, and institutions approach emotional literacy. Beatriz breaks down the science behind why thoughts shape reality, how fear disguises itself in daily life, and why resilience is a muscle that anyone can build. Whether you are navigating a difficult season, chasing purpose, or simply ready to fall in love with your life again, this episode delivers practical tools and real inspiration to help you stay on course. Happiness Is a Skill: Neuroscience, Resilience, and the Triumph Steps Framework About the Guest Beatriz Martinez-Peñalver is a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, a community mental health center founder, and the creator of Triumph Steps. Her work bridges clinical therapy and purpose-driven coaching, making emotional fitness and resilience accessible to everyone who needs it. Over the past decade she has focused on prevention and coaching, believing every single person deserves to know how to be happier. Originally from Colombia, she serves clients globally with a team of certified coaches and clinicians. Key Topics Covered The Neuroscience of Happiness There is a direct connection between what we think and how we feel. Positive thoughts produce dopamine and serotonin. Anxious thoughts trigger a completely different neurochemical response. The core equation: Thought leads to Feeling, Feeling leads to Action, Action leads to Results across four life domains: Relationships, Health and Well-Being, Vocation, and Time and Financial Freedom. The Eight Steps to Emotional Fitness Happiness is a learnable skill and an emotional muscle. The Triumph Steps framework guides clients through eight steps beginning with identifying a clear vision, building a bridge from where they are today to where they want to be three years from now, and taking one small controllable step at a time. Befriending Fear Fear disguises itself as procrastination, avoidance, and victim thinking. Clients learn to name it, understand it, and act despite it. Something better always waits on the other side of fear. Purpose and Service as Ingredients for Happiness People who turn their gifts outward toward the good of others discover a deeper and lasting happiness. Purpose is not simply found. It is built through intentional service and the courage to ask how your talents can make a difference. Diaphragmatic Breathing Inhale deeply to a count of four, pause, then exhale slowly to a count of six. Repeat three to five times. This practice immediately resets the nervous system and reconnects you to your inner clarity and wisdom. Memorable Quotes"Not everybody needs mental health services, but every single person needs to know how to be happier." "Your past does not define your future. Your future is designed with the thoughts of today." "We act despite the fear. That is what gets us to triumph." "How would you love your life to look three years from now?" Connect with Beatriz Martinez-PeñalverEmail: beatriz@triumphsteps.com Website: www.triumphsteps.com Connect with Julie RigaExplore all of Julie Riga resources, books, and coaching programs at: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts and share this episode with anyone ready to build a life they love. #StayOnCourse #HappinessIsASkill #TriumphSteps #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TransformationJourney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
  7. Resilient Leadership Starts Within: The Three Practices That Change Everything with Trisha Vinatieri

    May 22

    Resilient Leadership Starts Within: The Three Practices That Change Everything with Trisha Vinatieri

    Resilient Leadership Starts Within: The Three Practices That Change EverythingGuest: Dr. Trisha Vinatieri, Clinical Psychologist and Healthcare Leadership Consultant Host: Julie Riga 📌 Visit the Episode Stack:stacklist.app/julieriga | All the links, resources, and key information from this episode in one easy place. Overview What does it truly take to lead with resilience when the world around you is shifting and you are running on empty? In this episode, Julie Riga sits down with Dr. Trisha Vinatieri, a clinical psychologist and organizational development expert, to unpack the three foundational practices of resilient leadership: self-reflection, values alignment, and purpose connection. Whether you are a healthcare executive, a corporate leader, or an entrepreneur navigating the tension between surviving and thriving, this conversation will challenge you to look inward and lead better because of it. If you have ever felt like a fraud in your own career, burned out in a role that did not fit who you are, or wondered whether your purpose is worth fighting for, this episode is for you. Resilient Leadership Starts Within: The Three Practices That Change Everything About Dr. Trisha Vinatieri Dr. Trisha Vinatieri is a clinical psychologist and organizational development expert with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of mental health and leadership. She served as Chief Wellbeing Officer at a large healthcare system before launching Clinician Care Consulting, where she helps healthcare leaders understand and combat staff burnout using evidence-based frameworks. Her mission is to help medical leaders build insight so clinical staff can do the work they signed up for. Fun Fact: Dr. Trisha loves Ethiopian food and could live on injera for the rest of her life. The Three Ingredients for Resilient Leadership Self-Reflection: See Yourself Clearly Self-awareness is the foundation of authentic leadership. Leaders who do not examine their blind spots and emotional wellbeing create the conditions for burnout and toxic culture. Research shows that 70% of people leave jobs because of their manager. When leaders commit to honest self-reflection, they move from operating out of dysfunction to leading from strength and empowering the people around them. Values Alignment: Act with Integrity and Purpose When your daily work conflicts with your core values, your resilience erodes. Dr. Trisha shares examples from healthcare where doctors are forced into decisions that contradict their oath. She and Julie explore the fraud feeling that arises when you live in misalignment with what you believe in and how that disconnection drains your energy and wellbeing over time. Purpose Connection: Stay Energized Through the Hard Seasons Purpose is what Julie calls Vitamin P and it is the anchor of resilient leadership. Without meaning, people fill the void with distractions and disconnection. Dr. Trisha and Julie share honest stories of nearly quitting their entrepreneurial journeys and what kept them going. Purpose is not a feeling. It is commitment, discipline, and the long game. Memorable Quotes"When leaders are willing to self-reflect and ask what are my blind spots, that is when everything starts to change." "If you do not have a sense of meaning in your life, it is a desolate life." "You are the author of your day." "The light inside of you needs to come out. It is the thing you do not quit." "Be the purpose you are looking for. The world needs more purpose." Connect with Dr. Trisha VinatieriWebsite: www.cliniciancareconsulting.com LinkedIn: Dr. Trisha Vinatieri Connect with Julie RigaExplore all of Julie's leadership programs, resources, and coaching offerings: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen. Share this episode with every leader who needs to hear it. #StayOnCourse #ResilientLeadership #PurposeDriven #LeadershipMindset #AuthenticGrowth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min
  8. Thriving in College: What Nobody Tells You with Danielle Barone, LCSW

    May 20

    Thriving in College: What Nobody Tells You with Danielle Barone, LCSW

    Thriving in College: What Nobody Tells YouGuest: Danielle Barone, LCSW, Founder of Waves Therapy Group Host: Julie Riga 📌 Visit the Episode Stack:stacklist.app/julieriga | All the links, resources, and key information from this episode in one easy place. What if the gap between struggling and thriving in college came down to a few key skills nobody ever taught you? In this episode, Julie Riga sits down with licensed clinical social worker, trauma-informed therapist, and founder of Waves Therapy Group, Danielle Barone. Together they unpack the mindset shifts, power skills, and confidence-building strategies that prepare students and their parents for one of life's most transformative transitions. From boundary setting and building resilience to finding your people and navigating college like a professional in training, this conversation is a must-listen for every family stepping into the college journey. Thriving in College: What Nobody Tells YouAbout the Guest Danielle Barone, LCSW is the founder of Waves Therapy Group in Boca Raton, Florida. She specializes in helping adolescents and young adults navigate trauma, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, and emotional regulation through compassionate, evidence-based care. With roughly half of her caseload made up of college students, Danielle brings deep clinical expertise and real parent experience to this conversation. Her work is rooted in building emotional resilience, self-leadership, and lasting confidence. What You Will LearnThe "Nobody Told Me" Gap 94 percent of incoming college freshmen experience homesickness in their first semester. Students arrive academically prepared but emotionally underprepared. Nobody teaches them how to write an email to a professor, how to find campus resources, how to set boundaries with a roommate, or how to ask for help. College is not 13th grade. It is the beginning of your professional life. Julie's Ingredients for Success Find a friend in every class within the first two days. Build a study group. Make sure your professor knows your name. Attend office hours. Get involved in clubs, Greek life, or campus jobs. Every one of these actions is professional development in action. One of Julie's first jobs came directly from a professor recommendation. The Parent Role: Guide, Do Not Carry Parents must resist solving every problem for their child. Resilience is built through productive struggle. Julie shares the story of her son Michael, who missed an exam twice during fraternity pledging and called her in a panic. Her advice was simple: explain your situation to the professor. The answer is already no if you do nothing. He sent the email. The professor reopened the exam. He learned a life skill that no parent could have given him. Boundary Setting as a Core Skill Living in the dorm, navigating roommate conflict, learning to say no, and advocating for yourself in uncomfortable situations builds the self-esteem and courage needed throughout life. These are not small moments. They are the foundation of personal growth. The Thrive in College WorkshopJulie Riga and Danielle Barone are co-hosting a two-day workshop at the FAU Alumni Center in Boca Raton on June 26 and 27. Designed for incoming college students and their parents, the event covers professional development, mental health awareness, social navigation, boundary setting, and everything nobody told you about thriving in college. Lunch is provided. To register or learn more, email julie@julieriga.com or visit wavestherapygroup.com. Connect Danielle Barone: wavestherapygroup.com Julie Riga: julieriga.com | julie@julieriga.com Resources and Links: https://stacklist.app/julieriga #StayOnCourse #ThriveInCollege #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Transformation 🎧 Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts 💡 Share this episode with every student and parent in your network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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🎙️ Stay On Course: Ingredients for SuccessStay On Course is a Top 50 Apple Podcasts Entrepreneurship show and one of the top 3 percent of podcasts globally, with over 30,000 downloads every single month. This is where leaders, executives, founders, and entrepreneurs discover the real ingredients behind purpose-driven success in business, in leadership, and in life.Hosted by Julie Riga, ICF-ACC certified leadership coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, MBTI® practitioner, and 20-year Fortune 500 pharmaceutical executive, this podcast delivers high-impact conversations that go beyond tactics and into transformation.Each episode features executives, entrepreneurs, career coaches, business owners, and thought leaders sharing the mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and personal stories that helped them lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Every guest brings three ingredients for success. Every episode gives you something you can use before the week is over.What you will discover on Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success:Executive leadership coaching insights you can apply immediately. Confidence coaching for leaders navigating growth, change, and uncertainty. Communication and public speaking strategies for professionals who want to own every room they walk into. Purpose-driven leadership for the moments when the path forward is not clear. Business leadership training for founders and CEOs who are scaling without burning out. Career confidence coaching for professionals at a crossroads. Leadership development tools for emerging leaders, managers, and women in leadership. Motivational leadership keynotes and conversations with some of the most respected corporate trainers and leadership speakers working today. Small business leadership programs, sales strategies, entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, legacy, and the courage to stay on course when life gets hard.Inspired by the legacy of Ennio Riga, celebrity Italian chef and the man who taught Julie that discipline, storytelling, and faith are the ultimate ingredients for a meaningful life, this show bridges the kitchen table and the boardroom. Every episode is an ingredient. Every conversation is a recipe for something greater.Whether you are a small business owner, corporate executive, leadership keynote speaker, HR professional, career changer, or emerging leader, Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success is your home for leadership mindset, business growth strategy, executive presence, and the kind of real talk that actually moves the needle.Top 50 on Apple Podcasts Entrepreneurship. Over 30,000 downloads every month. Top 3 percent of podcasts globally. More than 150 episodes published. Five star listener ratings. An audience of founders, leaders, and decision makers who are ready to grow.This is not just a podcast. This is a movement.New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and iHeart Radio.Visit julieriga.com and stayoncourse.io to learn more, book Julie to speak, or explore leadership coaching, executive coaching, and the Before I Lead readiness programs trusted by organizations including Johnson and Johnson, Novartis, Lockheed Martin, the US House of Representatives, and the US Department of Homeland Security.Leadership coaching for entrepreneurs. Executive leadership coaching. Confidence coaching for leaders. Business leadership training. Leadership development coach. Communication and leadership coaching. Career confidence coach. Leadership growth workshop. Public speaking coach for professionals. Small business leadership programs. Motivational speaker for business. Leadership keynote speaker. Leadership keynote for executives.

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