Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out

Steve Chua and Pete Cafarchio
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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.

  1. FEB 9

    Looking Back, Looking Forward

    New 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 Churchill We 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 Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

    16 min

  2. FEB 2

    RE-RELEASE: Clarify Your Purpose

    Transformation Tip: “Without Clarity you can’t move forward.” - Steve Chua Concept(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 together Transformation 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 Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

    29 min

  3. JAN 26

    RE-RELEASE: Created For a Purpose

    Transformation Tip: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet." - Frederick Buechner Concept(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 design Transformation Application: Ask this question - Why was I placed on the Earth? Journal and reflect. Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

    34 min

  4. JAN 19

    RE-RELEASE: Finding Purpose In The Pain

    Transformation Tip: “Your mess becomes your message.”- Ed Silvoso Concept(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 Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

    26 min

  5. JAN 12

    RE-RELEASE: What Moves You?

    Transformation Tip: “The things that we love tell us what we are.” — Thomas Aquinas Lead In Concept(s) The word “Passion” is overused.  Sometimes looks like anger - the same coinDesire versus the object of your desireWhat do you really want? Transformation Application: Draw a heart shape. Start filling it in with words that surfaced during these questions. Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

    32 min

  6. JAN 5

    RE-RELEASE: Decoding Your Wins

    Transformation Tip: “Success leaves clues” - Tony Robbins Concept(s) Looking at your past to identify times when you felt pride in your work and a sense of accomplishment, enjoyed it, you were probably in your zone, and leveraging your favorite skills and talents. Reverse engineer those scenarios to find patterns and trendsLooking at your past can also show which activities and settings did NOT work for you.Caveat - We’re not talking about a “winning formula.” That can lead to problemsThe biggest barrier to success is past successRather, the traits, skills, and talents that went into past successes. They can be repurposed and recombined for new opportunities. Transformation Application: Just start by writing out your first story Other Resources: Book: What Color is Your Parachute? https://www.amazon.com/What-Color-Your-Parachute-Meaningful/dp/1984861204/ref=sr_1_1 Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

    28 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    RE-RELEASE: Assess Me If You Can

    Transformation Tip: “What would happen if we studied what was right with people instead of what's wrong with them?" - Don Clifton Concept(s) People are complex. Human development and the person. Helps you understand yourself, your needs, and your blind spotsHelps you understand other peopleGiving traits a name and dissecting shines the light of understandingWho you are NOT.  What to stay away from. Where to position yourself, and where you thrive Transformation Application: Take an assessment. Read through the whole report. Assessments: Gallup CliftonStrengths https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10003/cliftonstrengths-34 mailto:askpete@petecoaching.com Thinking Wavelength  mailto:steve@stevechuaintl.com MBTI https://www.16personalities.com/ The Enneagram https://enneagramtest.net/ Motivational Gifts https://www.gifttest.org/ DISC https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/ Hogan Assessments https://www.hoganassessments.com/ Kolbe A Index https://www.kolbe.com/ Birkman method https://birkman.com/the-birkman-method Lions Lead https://www.lionslead.com/ Parin https://www.pairin.com/ Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

    30 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    RE-RELEASE: Seeing Yourself Through Others

    Transformation Tip: Nosce Te Ipsum - Know Thyself  - Socrates Concept(s): Other people can see you better than you see yourselfWe’re our own worst counselorsBlind spotsNegative AND Positive qualitiesWe tend to discount that which comes easily to usAccurate encouragement is powerfulConstructive criticism, done well, can really help someone Transformation Application: If you feel courageous enough, do a 360. Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

    28 min
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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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