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Jul 21

Leading Through Adversity Without Spreading Anxiety with Denley McIntosh

How can leaders guide people through uncertainty without transferring their own anxiety to the team? Aslak de Silva speaks with executive coach Denley McIntosh, host of The Coach’s Corner, about leadership under pressure, emotional intelligence, servant leadership, workplace culture, and supporting employees through stress without becoming their therapist. They explore how to balance empathy with accountability, protect people without sacrificing performance, and build a culture where high standards and humanity can coexist. About the Guest: Denley McIntosh is an executive coach, leadership educator, and host of The Coach’s Corner. With a background spanning electrical engineering, theology, HR, sales, and organizational leadership, he helps leaders strengthen emotional intelligence, resilience, workplace culture, and purpose. He is also passionate about supporting young people as they navigate stress and mental health challenges. Learn more about Denley at: The Coach's Corner Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2RBKawTPG7bMrR0Lk8AyGU?si=a2a495962c9643d1 LinkedInDenley McIntosh, MTS The Coach's Corner Traininghttps://www.mindmarker.com/leading-under-pressure-the-renewiq-master-journey/ IGhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoachescornerpod/ To learn more, visit:https://www.theblackbeltinleadership.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/aslak-de-silva/
Sep 24

Why Is The West Losing Hope? The Psychology of Societies in Crisis

A great pleasure and honor to have back on the show one of my favorite and most popular guests, existential philosopher Professor Sheldon Solomon. Our earlier show - on August 28, 2025 - is one of my top 3 shows of nearly 100 to date. Last time around we focused on getting inside the heads of Putin and Trump. This time around, rather than focusing on individuals, I wanted to take a broader view of things and focus on societies. This feels like a natural continuation of our previous conversation, moving from the psychology of leaders to the psychology of societies and civilizations. The world has only gotten more crazy and dangerous since we last spoke so for that reason I wanted to speak with Professor Solomon to discuss how these rising existential threats - AI, threats of nuclear war, War in Ukraine, War in Iran, climate change, etc - are reshaping politics, democracy, and Western civilization. I admit, we started off a bit depressing (to say the least) but ended up on a positive note. Listen to the end so you don't get too discouraged! About Professor Sheldon SolomonProfessor Sheldon Solomon is an American social psychologist. He is a professor of psychology and existential philosophy at Skidmore College in New York. His studies of the effects of the uniquely human awareness of death on behavior were featured in the award winning documentary film Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality. He is co-author of The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life. To connect and message with Mark on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcnamee-58950910 To learn more, visit:https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/ If you found this episode valuable, follow the podcast and share it with someone who wants to better understand the war in Ukraine.
Sep 3

Where the War Stands Today - Improvements at the Front, Major Challenges in the Rear

Always a pleasure to have on the show my friend and great war correspondent, Giorgio Provinciali, who has see it all across the entire front the last 4 years. We talked about the comprehensive picture of what Ukraine is facing these days, the good and the bad. We discuss Ukraine's problems with ballistic missile defense, then move to the front where Ukraine is taking back the advantage in Donetsk around Lyman. And finally a word about a major breakthrough in Ukraine's ability to combat Russia's fiber optic drones. This podcast was recorded on August 26. About Giorgio Provinciali Giorgio Provinciali, War Correspondent, writes from the trenches of democracy in Ukraine. Engineer, journalist, war reporter. Medium writer since November 2023. Read more from Giorgio: https://medium.com/@giorgioprovinciali To connect and message with Mark on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcnamee-58950910 To learn more, visit:https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/ If you found this episode valuable, follow the podcast and share it with someone who wants to better understand the war in Ukraine.
Aug 27

Can Putin Mobilize Russia Again Without Destabilizing His Regime? — Professor Jeremy Morris on Russia’s Breaking Point

For years, Vladimir Putin has managed to insulate much of Russian society from the direct costs of the war in Ukraine. Now that this deal is breaking down, what happens if Russia conducts a major mobilization on top of it all? I spoke with Professor Jeremy Morris, an expert on Russian society and everyday politics, about the growing pressures beneath the apparent stability of Putin’s Russia. Drawing on his recent Jacobin article, Russia’s Authoritarian Neoliberalism Reaches Its Limits, Morris argues that Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy and economic infrastructure, growing war fatigue, labor shortages, and the increasing difficulty of recruiting soldiers through enormous financial incentives are beginning to erode the sense of normality that has helped sustain the war. Morris explains how economic pressure, inequality, and forced mobilization could interact to produce something much harder for the Kremlin to control. The discussion also goes deeper into the structure of Putin’s political system, including how ordinary Russians actually experience the war and where the limits of social endurance may ultimately lie. Further reading: Russia’s Authoritarian Neoliberalism Reaches Its Limits — Read the Jacobin article here: https://jacobin.com/2026/08/russia-ukraine-war-neoliberalism-putin?Everyday Politics in Russia: From Resentment to Resistance — View the book at Bloomsbury: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/everyday-politics-in-russia-9781350509344/ About Professor Jeremy MorrisJeremy Morris is Professor of Global Studies at Aarhus University and a specialist in Russian society, political anthropology, and the lived experience of post-Soviet transformation. His latest book is Everyday Politics in Russia: From Resentment to Resistance (Bloomsbury, 2025). To connect and message with Mark on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcnamee-58950910 To learn more, visit:https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/ If you found this episode valuable, follow the podcast and share it with someone who wants to better understand the war in Ukraine.
Aug 13

Putin's next move: A risky mobilization or a ceasefire?

Vladimir Putin is likely approaching one of the most consequential decisions of the war and in fact of his entire reign: escalate further through another major mobilization, or accept some form of ceasefire. Or can he continue delaying that choice? In this episode, I spoke with Russian foreign policy expert Dr. Olena Snigyr about what Putin is likely to do in the coming months and what could actually force him to change course. They discuss why Putin has maintained his maximalist war aims after more than four years of fighting, whether the Russian political system now depends on continued war, what another mobilization would mean for Russian society, and the circumstances under which Putin might accept a ceasefire. They also examine the risks of nuclear escalation, how Russians are responding to increasingly frequent Ukrainian attacks deep inside the country, what could come after Putin, and a fundamental question for Ukraine and Europe: what would it actually take to make Moscow conclude that continuing the war is more dangerous than stopping it? About the Dr. Olena SnigyrDr. Olena Snigyr is a political scientist and expert on Russian foreign policy, European security, and Russian strategic narratives. She is a Senior Fellow at the Delphi Global Research Center and a Jean Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute. Previously, she spent more than 15 years at Ukraine’s National Institute for Strategic Studies, including as Head of its Foreign Policy Department. To connect and message with Mark on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcnamee-58950910 To learn more, visit:https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/ If you found this episode valuable, follow the podcast and share it with someone who wants to better understand the war in Ukraine.
09/12/2024

A Ukrainian soldier who survived a Russian POW Camp: The Story of Bogdan Zarytsky Part 2

What's it like to be a Ukrainian prisoner of war held in Russian captivity? How do you survive the torture and beatings? This is Part 2 of my interview with Bogdan Zarytsky, a Ukrainian soldier who was taken as a POW into Russian captivity. In this episode, Bogdan tells us about the end of his time at the camp in Olenivka, transfer to a detention center where conditions were dramatically worse, and then finally his liberation. Hear more about how POWs are treated by the Russians, about Bogdan's life since his release, and what freedom means to Bogdan now after such a horrifying experience. To connect and message with Mark on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcnamee-58950910 To learn more, visit:https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/ If you found this episode valuable, follow the podcast and share it with someone who wants to better understand the war in Ukraine.
Aug 20

What the Head of the UN in Ukraine Is Seeing on the Ground

Military developments, diplomacy and geopolitics dominate discussion of the war in Ukraine. But behind every missile strike and frontline shift are millions of civilians whose lives have been fundamentally transformed by more than four years of Russia’s full-scale invasion. In this episode of History in the Making: The War in Ukraine, Mark McNamee speaks with Matthias Schmale, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, about the human reality of a war that is now well into its fifth year. Drawing on his travels across Ukraine, including communities just kilometers from the front, Schmale shares what he has witnessed on the ground, the people and experiences that have stayed with him, and what worries him most about Ukraine’s future. They discuss the consequences of declining international humanitarian support, what continues to give him hope despite the devastation, and what he wishes world leaders better understood about Ukraine. The conversation also steps back to a larger question: what has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine revealed about the international system created after the Second World War—and its ability to protect civilians when a major power chooses to violate its most fundamental rules? About Matthias SchmaleMatthias Schmale is the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, aka Head of the UN in Ukraine, where he leads and coordinates the UN’s development and humanitarian work across the country. He brings more than 30 years of international experience, including senior roles in Nigeria, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan, working with the United Nations, UNRWA, and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. To connect and message with Mark on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcnamee-58950910 To learn more, visit:https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/ If you found this episode valuable, follow the podcast and share it with someone who wants to better understand the war in Ukraine.
03/08/2023

Brandon Dempsey: An entrepreneur and the designing of his life

Entrepreneur Brandon Dempsey shares his origin story and entwines the values that drive the path of his life, both personally and professionally. He goes into deeper dives on scaling alignment, accelerating your trajectory and the value of knowing who you are. About the GuestBrandon Dempsey is a husband, father, adventurer, and entrepreneur. He is the owner of GoBrandGo! marketing firm. He is the co-founder of Conflux co-learning community, which promotes education and community among the manufacturing industry. Brandon has served as an adjunct professor at Washington University. His earlier business operations centered around HR strategy, consultation and implementation to assist with remote working, telecommuting and business continuity. Link to his TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brandon_dempsey_a_cheat_sheet_to_turning_dreams_into_reality To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shupp-18b4619b/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/
Oct 14

Tara Hamberger: F*ck It and Just Do It

Tara Hamberger is a technologist, entrepreneur, problem solver, and the founder of RootedCare+. Her path to get there has been anything but linear. In this episode, we talk about the influence of two very different women who raised her, putting yourself in position for opportunity, learning by doing, finding joy in solving difficult problems, and how a lifetime of seemingly different experiences eventually began to connect. About Tara Hamberger Tara Hamberger is the founder and CEO of RootedCare+, a health technology company behind Roo, an AI care companion that supports aging adults, people with disabilities and chronic conditions, and the families and care teams around them through simple text messaging. A technologist, strategist, and entrepreneur, Tara's unconventional career has spanned radio, photography, marketing, software development, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. With more than 14 years of experience in B2B SaaS and revenue operations, she has developed a passion for learning, solving complex problems, and transforming ideas into practical solutions. Her work with RootedCare+ brings those experiences together with a deep personal motivation. After witnessing her grandmother's experience with dementia and the challenges families face between healthcare visits, Tara set out to create a more accessible way to support those providing and receiving care. She developed Roo's technology herself, combining her technical expertise with a lifelong commitment to helping others. Today, RootedCare+ works with healthcare providers, state health programs, and community health workers to extend support into rural and underserved communities. Tara was named one of the 100 Women to Know in America for 2026 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Find Tara at: Website: rootedcare.plusLinkedIn: Tara Hamberger To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shupp-18b4619b/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/
Nov 3

Your Resume Isn't Enough (It's Getting Thrown in the Trash): The 4 Human Factors and 10 Actions That Actually Get You Hired

The marketplace is hard. The economy is hard. And if you're out there looking for work, I don't envy you, because the job search today is not the job search of yesterday. We're living in a new era where resumes alone cannot carry you. They can't be your primary strategy. They can't be your main hope. In this episode, I break down why your resume isn't enough and is often getting thrown in the trash, why who knows you matters more than who you know, and why your digital presence is now your real first impression. We'll explore the 4 Human Factors that actually get people hired: First ImpressionsPlatformsPeopleProof And we'll walk through 10 practical actions you can take immediately to increase your visibility, expand your network, build credibility, and create more opportunities for yourself in a competitive job market. If you've been sending out hundreds of resumes and hearing nothing but silence, this episode is for you. Learn more at: *** NEW *** TCC Leading Under Pressure Program for Emerging & Executive Leaders https://www.mindmarker.com/leading-under-pressure-the-renewiq-master-journey/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoachescornerpod/ TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@coach.denley.tcc Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

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