Better For Having Met Them

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Real conversations with ordinary-extraordinary people, who will leave you better for having met them. Hosted by Carl Tishler, founder of HPNA Academy, this podcast is the online version of that moment when a friend says, “You’ve GOT to meet this person.” The HPNA Academy provides executive education for driven, empathetic people www.hpna.pro

Episodes

  1. Ep. 7 - Alex MacKenzie: Veteran Presence

    MAR 12

    Ep. 7 - Alex MacKenzie: Veteran Presence

    Alex is an alumni of our Academy and his journey spans the military, extreme endurance challenges, and high-performance leadership. He has spent much of his life operating in demanding environments where resilience, teamwork and judgement really matter. In this conversation we explore key lessons and how they apply to leadership, life and his work Coaching others in high pressure, high performance contexts

    1h 3m
  2. Ep. 6 - Dickon Moon: The State of Your Market

    JAN 14

    Ep. 6 - Dickon Moon: The State of Your Market

    The State of Your Market

    49 min
  3. Ep. 5 - Ann Reilly: The Art of Adaptability

    11/26/2025

    Ep. 5 - Ann Reilly: The Art of Adaptability

    Ann Reilly is a leader whose global career has taken her from Detroit to Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and now Barcelona.  Ann built her reputation in companies like Intuit and Yahoo before pivoting into the world of innovation and change. Today, she helps organizations and leaders reinvent themselves — navigating disruption with clarity and purpose.

    1h 27m
  4. Ep. 4 - Eric Spangler: High Character

    09/29/2025

    Ep. 4 - Eric Spangler: High Character

    Eric Spangler coached a small Division 3 men’s tennis team to a top 20 national ranking and their best record in more than a century.  On paper that never should have happened. But with the right culture, drive and leadership Eric and the team made it so.  They also managed a 3.8GPA off the court.    Eric is himself the grateful beneficiary of exceptional people in his life - his parents, teachers, community leaders - all people of high character that will make you rethink the traditional model of how to parent, coach and develop talent.

    1h 43m
  5. Ep. 3 - Jillian Bernstein: Wellness, Extended

    08/18/2025

    Ep. 3 - Jillian Bernstein: Wellness, Extended

    Jillian Bernstein, founder of The Wellness Extension and CEO of Self alum, has spent two decades helping leaders and teams sustain performance without burning out. In this episode, she shares how to extend wellness into the everyday decisions and structures that keep people thriving for the long haul.

    1h 18m
  6. Ep. 2 - Marc Stcherbina: A Second Chance

    07/29/2025

    Ep. 2 - Marc Stcherbina: A Second Chance

    Meet Marc Stcherbina, former international rugby player turned inspirational leadership educator after sustaining a life-changing injury on the field. Now a sports broadcaster and emotional intelligence expert, Marc talks about his experiences as a top level athlete, being paralysed and making the most of second chances.

    1h 28m
  7. Ep. 1 - Angus Mugford: The Reverse Ted Lasso

    07/08/2025

    Ep. 1 - Angus Mugford: The Reverse Ted Lasso

    Meet Angus Mugford, a leader in sports psychology and performance and an amazing guy. Known as “The Reverse Ted Lasso” Angus is a US-based British coach for American sports.

    1h 55m
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Real conversations with ordinary-extraordinary people, who will leave you better for having met them. Hosted by Carl Tishler, founder of HPNA Academy, this podcast is the online version of that moment when a friend says, “You’ve GOT to meet this person.” The HPNA Academy provides executive education for driven, empathetic people www.hpna.pro

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