The Game Changer With Dr. Sharalyn

Dr. Sharalyn Payne
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Lead differently. Influence deeply. Win big. If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or visionary leader ready to break the mold, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Dr. Sharalyn Payne—speaker, researcher, strategist, executive performance coach, and trusted advisor to high-level leaders—Game Changers delivers bold strategies, mindset mastery, and the frameworks used by the world's most influential people to lead with power, clarity, and purpose. Each episode is designed to help you execute at the highest level—consistently, build unshakable influence that lasts, create a legacy that outlives your success. No fluff. No clichés. Just transformational leadership for those who don't just want to play the game—they're here to change it. Subscribe now—and get ready to lead at a level the world can't ignore.

  1. 51 - Built Different: Chaz Wolfe on Faith, Discipline, and the Real Rules of Business Success

    3d ago

    51 - Built Different: Chaz Wolfe on Faith, Discipline, and the Real Rules of Business Success

    What does it really take to build a successful business and sustain influence over time? In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, entrepreneur and business strategist Chaz Wolfe pulls back the curtain on the habits, beliefs, and leadership principles that shape long-term success. From the myths surrounding work-life balance and masterminds to the role of faith, mentorship, and discipline, this conversation explores the mindset behind meaningful achievement. Whether you are building a company, leading a team, or navigating personal growth, this episode challenges conventional thinking and offers a candid look at leadership, influence, and entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways Building successful ventures is not only about strategy and revenue. It demands resilience, integrity, and the willingness to grow personally while building professionally. High-value growth communities challenge thinking, demand accountability, and sharpen execution rather than simply providing proximity or networking opportunities. Rather than chasing perfect balance, leaders should pursue alignment, stewardship, and intentional integration across business, family, faith, and personal growth. Exceptional results are built through disciplined decisions, repeatable systems, and unwavering standards rather than luck or motivation alone. Show Notes Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.  Resources & Mentions Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection  Subscribe to the Ultra Influential Newsletter Follow Dr. Sharalyn Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn  Connect on Instagram: Dr. Sharalyn Call to Action If this episode sharpened your thinking or challenged your leadership, subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn and share it with a leader who refuses to settle for average.  Leave a review. It helps us elevate the standard of leadership in more boardrooms, organizations, and industries. For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.

    49 min
  2. 50 - The Leadership Wake-Up Call Every Leader Needs

    May 19

    50 - The Leadership Wake-Up Call Every Leader Needs

    In this candid and thought-provoking conversation of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, Yogi Mueller challenges conventional leadership thinking and confronts the uncomfortable truths many leaders avoid. Drawing from his background in leadership development and comedy, Yogi explores mentorship, ego, feedback, impact, and the transformational power of what he calls The Great Slapping. This episode examines why high-performing leaders often resist the very feedback they need most, how mentorship is commonly misunderstood, and why leadership growth requires more than encouragement. It requires honesty, accountability, and the courage to confront blind spots. Key Takeaways The Great Slapping is often the moment leaders resist most but need most. The G.R.I.T. Index creates accountability through reflection and measurement.   Leaders may hold positional power while failing to create trust, influence, or meaningful change. Yogi shares how his experience as a comedian sharpened his ability to read people, communicate hard truths, and create connection. Development is not coddling, and accountability without care can damage trust. Show Notes Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.  Resources & Mentions Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection  Subscribe to the Ultra Influential Newsletter Follow Dr. Sharalyn Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn  Connect on Instagram: Dr. Sharalyn Call to Action If this episode sharpened your thinking or challenged your leadership, subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn and share it with a leader who refuses to settle for average.  Leave a review. It helps us elevate the standard of leadership in more boardrooms, organizations, and industries. For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.

    57 min
  3. 49 - Building Systems That Expand Access, Equity, and Impact with Michael Toguchi

    May 13

    49 - Building Systems That Expand Access, Equity, and Impact with Michael Toguchi

    In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn Payne, Dr. Payne sits down with Michael Toguchi, Chief Strategy Officer at Tectonic and leader behind Orchestrate, a modern platform helping higher education institutions simplify complex administrative systems while creating better outcomes for students. For more than 25 years, Michael has helped universities and mission-driven organizations modernize outdated processes, improve operational clarity, and build systems that scale without losing sight of the people they are designed to serve. Together, Dr. Payne and Michael explore the deeper leadership questions surrounding digital transformation, institutional alignment, accessibility, and the responsibility organizations carry when designing systems that directly impact human lives. This episode challenges leaders to think differently about infrastructure, operational strategy, and the role technology should play in expanding access rather than creating additional barriers. Key Takeaways The hidden cost of manual systems inside higher education institutions Why operational clarity matters in mission-driven organizations How institutions can move from fragmented processes to sustainable digital workflows Lessons learned from leading digital transformation in resource-constrained environments Show Notes Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.  Resources & Mentions Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection  Subscribe to the Ultra Influential Newsletter Follow Dr. Sharalyn Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn  Connect on Instagram: Dr. Sharalyn Call to Action If this episode sharpened your thinking or challenged your leadership, subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn and share it with a leader who refuses to settle for average.  Leave a review. It helps us elevate the standard of leadership in more boardrooms, organizations, and industries. For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.

    41 min
  4. 48 - Stop Working Harder. Start Moving Differently.

    May 5

    48 - Stop Working Harder. Start Moving Differently.

    There is a point in many careers where effort stops translating into advancement. In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, I sit down with Sharon Ehrlich to examine that moment with precision. Sharon reflects on what she now recognizes as an early misunderstanding: she equated work ethic with progress. She said yes to everything. Delivered consistently. Stayed in motion. And still found herself behind in the areas that actually shape trajectory. What was missing was not capability. It was awareness. This episode centers on the shift from effort to intentionality. From doing more. To thinking more strategically about what matters. From access by proximity. To access by design. Key Takeaways Why "networking" is often misunderstood and undervalued early in a career The difference between being useful and being visible How privilege, access, and strategic thinking influence advancement more than most leaders are taught The cost of staying "heads down" in environments where influence determines opportunity Why credibility is not just built through output, but through perception and positioning The role environment plays in either accelerating or limiting leadership growth Show Notes Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.  Resources & Mentions Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection  Subscribe to the Ultra Influential Newsletter Follow Dr. Sharalyn Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn  Connect on Instagram: Dr. Sharalyn Call to Action If this episode sharpened your thinking or challenged your leadership, subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn and share it with a leader who refuses to settle for average.  Leave a review. It helps us elevate the standard of leadership in more boardrooms, organizations, and industries. For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.

    38 min
  5. 47 - The Architecture of Human Potential: How Septemics Unlocks Precision Thinking, Performance, and Personal Power

    Apr 21

    47 - The Architecture of Human Potential: How Septemics Unlocks Precision Thinking, Performance, and Personal Power

    What if the difference between average performance and extraordinary impact isn't talent, but structure? In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, Jim Marshall introduces Septemics, a powerful system designed to bring order, clarity, and precision to how we think, decide, and lead. Backed by decades of interdisciplinary study and application, this conversation challenges how leaders approach growth, influence, and human potential, and offers a framework to elevate both personal mastery and organizational effectiveness. Key Takeaways Septemics provides a systematic way to organize thinking, behavior, and decision-making, eliminating guesswork and increasing effectiveness. Septemics creates a shared language for influence and alignment. By understanding where you are on a given "scale," you gain the ability to intentionally move toward higher levels of performance and contribution. With over 40 years of practice, Jim Marshall's work demonstrates that structured development can produce measurable change across individuals, teams, and organizations. Show Notes Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.  Resources & Mentions Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection  Subscribe to the Ultra Influential Newsletter Follow Dr. Sharalyn Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn  Connect on Instagram: Dr. Sharalyn Call to Action If this episode sharpened your thinking or challenged your leadership, subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn and share it with a leader who refuses to settle for average.  Leave a review. It helps us elevate the standard of leadership in more boardrooms, organizations, and industries. For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.

    39 min
  6. 46 - Collective Intelligence vs. Control: How High-Performance Leaders Unlock Smarter Decisions Without Losing Authority

    Apr 14

    46 - Collective Intelligence vs. Control: How High-Performance Leaders Unlock Smarter Decisions Without Losing Authority

    What if the smartest person in the room is actually your biggest risk? In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, Rod Collins challenges one of leadership's most deeply held assumptions that authority equals better decisions. Drawing from real-world experience leading a boss-less organization, this conversation explores how collective intelligence, not hierarchy, can become the new competitive advantage. For leaders navigating complexity, disruption, and high-stakes decisions, this episode reframes power, control, and execution and reveals what it truly takes to build organizations that think, adapt, and win at scale. Key Takeaways The smartest person in the room can become the organization's greatest blind spot. Collective intelligence is not consensus; it is structured, disciplined decision-making at scale. Groupthink protects comfort. Collective intelligence produces results. Boss-less does not mean leaderless; it means leadership is distributed and accountable. Execution accelerates when power is shared, not centralized. Show Notes Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.  Resources & Mentions Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection  Subscribe to the Ultra Influential Newsletter Follow Dr. Sharalyn Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn  Connect on Instagram: Dr. Sharalyn Call to Action If this episode sharpened your thinking or challenged your leadership, subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn and share it with a leader who refuses to settle for average.  Leave a review. It helps us elevate the standard of leadership in more boardrooms, organizations, and industries. For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.

    42 min
  7. 45 - The Hidden Rules of Executive Power: How Leaders Break Into the C-Suite and Stay There

    Apr 7

    45 - The Hidden Rules of Executive Power: How Leaders Break Into the C-Suite and Stay There

    What separates high performers from those who actually ascend to power? In this high-stakes conversation, Dr. Sharalyn Payne sits down with Courtney Intersimone to expose the unwritten rules of executive advancement - rules that determine who rises, who stalls, and who is quietly overlooked. With over 25 years inside the rooms where succession decisions are made, Courtney reveals what leaders get wrong about influence, power, and presence and how mastering these invisible dynamics is the difference between career momentum and career stagnation. Key Takeaways Executive advancement is not merit-based alone it is perception, positioning, and power. Most leaders misunderstand connection and it's costing them influence. The C-suite requires a different leadership identity. Imposter syndrome is not a weakness; it's often a signal of expansion. Mastering organizational politics is not optional; it is leadership. Show Notes Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.  Resources & Mentions Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection  Subscribe to the Ultra Influential Newsletter Follow Dr. Sharalyn Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn  Connect on Instagram: Dr. Sharalyn Call to Action If this episode sharpened your thinking or challenged your leadership, subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn and share it with a leader who refuses to settle for average.  Leave a review. It helps us elevate the standard of leadership in more boardrooms, organizations, and industries. For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.

    1h 2m
  8. 44 - From Control to Calling: How Elite Leaders Build Trust, Release Perfection, and Multiply Performance Across Ministry and the Marketplace

    Apr 1

    44 - From Control to Calling: How Elite Leaders Build Trust, Release Perfection, and Multiply Performance Across Ministry and the Marketplace

    What separates leaders who manage from those who transform? In this powerful conversation with Daniel Jones of One Motion Now, we unpack the hidden leadership patterns that either unlock human potential or quietly suppress it. From empathy and authenticity to dismantling fear-based cultures, this episode challenges leaders to rethink control, embrace trust, and lead in a way that produces both performance and purpose. Key Takeaways Lead with empathy Understanding people is essential to leading them well. Make room for employees to try and fail Growth requires space, not constant correction. Build strong relationships with employees When relationships are strong, discipline becomes less necessary. Release perfectionism as a leader Letting go of the need for everything to be perfect creates room for progress. Be authentic and have a real desire to be a great leader Who you are matters as much as what you do. Show Notes Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.  Resources & Mentions Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection  Subscribe to the Ultra Influential Newsletter Follow Dr. Sharalyn Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn  Connect on Instagram: Dr. Sharalyn Call to Action If this episode sharpened your thinking or challenged your leadership, subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn and share it with a leader who refuses to settle for average.  Leave a review. It helps us elevate the standard of leadership in more boardrooms, organizations, and industries. For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.

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Lead differently. Influence deeply. Win big. If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or visionary leader ready to break the mold, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Dr. Sharalyn Payne—speaker, researcher, strategist, executive performance coach, and trusted advisor to high-level leaders—Game Changers delivers bold strategies, mindset mastery, and the frameworks used by the world's most influential people to lead with power, clarity, and purpose. Each episode is designed to help you execute at the highest level—consistently, build unshakable influence that lasts, create a legacy that outlives your success. No fluff. No clichés. Just transformational leadership for those who don't just want to play the game—they're here to change it. Subscribe now—and get ready to lead at a level the world can't ignore.

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