The Dr. Ginny Show

Dr. Ginny A. Baro
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At ExecutiveBound, we partner with organizations and mid-to-senior-level leaders in financial services and STEM to build critical leadership skills, confidence, and emotional intelligence that fuel business growth and high-performing teams without burnout. To learn more and to join our inner circle community, visit https://drginnybaro.com/innercircle.

  1. Jun 22

    254: What Makes AI Transformations Fail Even with Great Technology with Sridhar Ravilla

    In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show Podcast, “What Makes AI Transformations Fail Even with Great Technology with Sridhar Ravilla,” Dr. Ginny sits down with transformation leader Sridhar (Sid) Ravilla to unpack a quieter but more consequential truth behind AI-era change: technology accelerates progress, but leadership judgment determines whether progress holds. Rather than focusing on tools, platforms, or implementation frameworks, the conversation turns toward the human side of transformation: how decisions are made, how clarity is maintained under pressure, and why organizations often underestimate the leadership capacity required to match the speed of modern systems. What emerges is a grounded, timely perspective for leaders navigating complexity at scale. Listen to this episode to: Understand why even well-funded, well-designed AI transformations lose momentum at the leadership level Recognize the subtle ways decision-making slows as organizational complexity increases Reframe how leadership judgment, not technology adoption, becomes the true driver of transformation success This episode is especially relevant for executives, transformation leaders, and decision-makers navigating AI adoption, digital modernization, and enterprise-scale change. It offers a sharper lens on what actually drives sustainable execution in high-speed environments where clarity is often the first casualty. Rather than more noise about AI capability, this conversation brings attention back to something more foundational: how leaders think, decide, and stay accountable when systems scale faster than human judgment. About Our Distinguished Guest:  Sridhar (Sid) Ravilla is the author of Transformation That Lands and brings over 25 years of experience leading large-scale technology and transformation initiatives across global organizations. His work focuses on decision ownership, governance at scale, and why transformation efforts often break down when leadership judgment becomes diffused across systems, teams, and processes. He is currently engaged in fractional executive roles supporting organizations through complex change and AI-driven transformation. 📩 ravilla_sridhar@yahoo.com💼 LinkedIn Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

    31 min

  2. Jun 8

    256: How Leaders Unintentionally Create Burnout Cultures—And How to Stop with Amy Pierre-Russo

    There’s a particular kind of exhaustion many leaders and high performers quietly normalize over time. Not because they lack resilience or work ethic, but because constant urgency, nonstop communication, increasing expectations, and blurred boundaries slowly become part of the work culture itself. In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, Dr. Ginny Baro sits down with Amy Pierre-Russo, Certified Life & Leadership Coach and former HR leader, for an honest conversation about the leadership habits quietly shaping employee experience, workplace culture, and the way teams experience work today. As organizations continue navigating AI disruption, leaner structures, caregiving responsibilities, economic uncertainty, and rising demands, many employees and leaders are carrying far more than most workplaces fully recognize.  From this conversation, you will gain insight into: What happens when constant availability becomes normalized Why support systems matter more than we give it credit  How intentional leadership can positively influence workplace culture over time If you are leading teams, navigating organizational change, supporting employees through demanding seasons, or trying to create healthier and more sustainable leadership rhythms, this conversation will likely feel very familiar. About Our Distinguised Guest:  Amy Pierre-Russo is a Certified Life & Leadership Coach who helps women move from hustle to harmony by creating work-life rhythms that feel aligned, sustainable, and fulfilling. Her passion for this work grew from years in Human Resources, where she saw how often professionals, especially moms, were stretched thin trying to “do it all.” 📩 hello@coachingwamy.com🌐 Coaching with Amy 💼 LinkedIn Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

    38 min

  3. May 26

    255: What is the Power of Choice in “One Wee Thing” with Ev Foster

    After watching her father work hard for decades and save responsibly for retirement, Ev Foster completely changed the way she thinks about life. Shortly after retiring, he suffered a massive stroke that dramatically altered the future their family thought they would have together. The trips they talked about never happened the way they imagined. In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, Dr. Ginny Baro and Ev Foster discuss the power of choice.   As responsibilities continue increasing and constant change and AI reshape the workplace, we normalize this level of intensity, and we stop noticing how disconnected we have become from ourselves in the process. From this conversation, you’ll gain insights into: the small choices that quietly shape the quality of our lives what happens when we become externally driven and disconnected from ourselves the difference between performing leadership and fully living it About Ev Foster Ev Foster is the author of Change Starts With Choice and an Intuitive Psychology Coach in training. Her work centers on helping people understand the power of their choices and how clarity leads to confident action and meaningful change.  To connect with Ev:🌐 www.guestsonair.com/profile/ev-foster📩 ev.foster@kwscotland.co.uk Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

    37 min

  4. May 13

    254: How to Build a Powerful Business Through Trust, Purpose, and Love with Jen Smith

    She didn’t start by building a business.And she became the top income earner in a billion-dollar company. In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, How to Build a Powerful Business Through Trust, Purpose, and Love with Jen Smith, Jen shares how she did it using her own blueprint. You are being asked to deliver faster results, lead through transformation, integrate AI into your workforce, and develop your team at the same time. You are also doing what you were taught to do, driving outcomes, pushing for performance, and holding a high bar. 📊 60% of leaders say they don’t have a clear plan to implement AI (Microsoft Work Trend Index, 2024). So this is not only a capacity issue. It is a leadership approach issue, and it is already showing up in how teams make decisions, align across functions, and execute. Jen used a reverse blueprint you will not want to miss. In this episode, you will learn: How she became the top income earner in a billion-dollar company How this shift can impact your organization and your leadership The difference between pushing for results and showing up differently About Our Guest Our special guest, Jen Smith, is an author and the founder of Launch Your Rocket, a movement that helps people live ‘launched,’ fully awake to who they are and what they’re here for. Her latest work, The Love Them Theory, takes aim at the cultural comfort of detachment. Jen shows that freedom doesn’t come from closing off, but from opening up. Her faith is at the heart of it, and her message reaches anyone who’s tired of surface-level healing and ready for something real.  To connect with Jen:🌐 www.launchyourrocket.com📩 jensmith@launchyourrocket.com Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

    39 min

  5. May 1

    253: How to Break Up With Burnout with Elisha Meek

    Sometimes your burnout does not look like burnout. It looks like success. You are leading, delivering, solving problems, managing expectations, and caring for your team. You are carrying responsibilities at work and at home. People trust you, rely on you, and often assume you have everything under control. From the outside, it looks like success. Inside, it can feel very different. In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, Dr. Ginny Baro sits down with Elisha Meek to talk about something too many high-performing leaders normalize: emotional exhaustion disguised as leadership strength. We are not calling it burnout. We are calling it responsibility, commitment, and being driven. If you keep telling yourself this is only a demanding season, this conversation is for you. Dr. Ginny and Elisha explore how burnout hides inside high performance and quietly affects trust, executive presence, team engagement, and organizational results long before leaders call it burnout. One of the most powerful reminders from this conversation is simple: the opposite of burnout is peace of mind. 🎙️In this episode, you will walk away with: • practical ways to recognize burnout before it begins shaping your leadership • a stronger understanding of how burnout impacts trust, contributor engagement, and team performance • a clearer perspective on what sustainable leadership requires beyond achievement alone Burnout often hides inside the very success we admire. Listen now and reflect on this: What is burnout already costing you, your team, and your organization that no one is naming yet? About Elisha Meek Elisha Meek is a corporate professional turned entrepreneur, author of Meek It Happen, and a fulfillment coach who helps successful women escape burnout. She helps them rediscover their purpose through mindset shifts and intentional focus on their passion and peace, all without leaving the careers they have built. Her upcoming book, Break Up with Burnout, launches in Summer 2026. To connect with Elisha, visit ElishaMeek.com, email her at meek@elishameek.com, and follow her on LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/elishameek/ Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

    40 min

  6. Apr 15

    252: What Smart Leaders Get Wrong About Talent and Growth with Ken Eslick

    “Hiring is broken because the best people are not applying.” That may be an executive recruiter’s perspective. Hear me out. In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, What Smart Leaders Get Wrong About Talent and Growth, Dr. Ginny Baro sits down with Ken Eslick, CEO of The Leaders Lab, who brings decades of experience helping organizations understand what it really takes to build strong leadership teams. Together, they talk about why the strongest talent is often already working somewhere else, why organizations can bring in strong talent and still hit a ceiling, and why leaders can step into bigger roles while still operating from the identity of the earlier one. They also discuss why AI cannot replace the human connection leadership requires, and why emotional intelligence, development, and clarity still matter. 🎙️ In this episode, listeners will: Understand how leaders think about talent at this level, whether they are hiring, building a team, or stepping into a new role Learn why strong talent alone does not automatically move a business forward Recognize how an identity gap can affect communication, trust, and leadership effectiveness after a promotion This episode is relevant for senior leaders, executive teams, and professionals thinking about growth, leadership capacity, and what it takes to move to the next level. Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

    42 min

  7. Mar 31

    Episode 251: How AI Could Destroy Your Identity and Confidence

    In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, Dr. Ginny A. Baro explores a quieter disruption many leaders are already feeling, though not always naming. In How AI Could Destroy Your Identity and Confidence Now, she brings attention to what happens when roles shift, visibility changes, and leaders begin to question themselves, even when their capability remains intact. Dr. Ginny draws on her work with executive teams and Fearless Women at Work to explore how AI is reshaping identity, confidence, and personal value in real time. This is a conversation about what stays true when everything around you is moving. In this episode, you will walk away with: A clearer way to recognize the early signs of identity and confidence shifts during change A deeper understanding of how AI-driven transformation is affecting leaders beyond performance A new perspective on how to stay grounded and lead with clarity as expectations evolve Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

    12 min

  8. Mar 17

    Episode 250: How to Break Resilience Myths and Spring Forward with Russell Harvey

    We push through, take on more than we should, and keep moving even when something does not feel right. From the outside, that can look like leadership strength or resilience. Inside, it can feel very different. In How to Break Resilience Myths and Spring Forward with Russell Harvey, I sit down with leadership coach Russell Harvey for a thoughtful conversation about what resilience really means for leaders and executive teams.  Together, they challenge the myths many leaders have learned to accept, especially the idea that resilience means pushing harder, carrying more, and keeping it all moving no matter what. Through stories, reflection, and practical insight, this conversation helps you look at resilience, leadership energy, and over-functioning through a different lens. It also brings forward the role of self-awareness, the cost of staying in constant motion, and the kind of pause that can help leaders regain perspective before pressure starts affecting their confidence, decisions, and team impact. In this episode, listeners will: Gain a clearer and more practical way to think about resilience in leadership Recognize patterns that may be draining energy, weakening perspective, or pulling them into over-functioning Reflect on how greater awareness can strengthen leadership impact, team experience, and decision making About Russell Harvey Russell Harvey is a Leadership Coach and Facilitator, Public Speaker, Managing Director, NED, Podcaster, and Radio Host. With over 20 years of experience in learning, leadership, and organizational development, he has specialized in resilience and VUCA for the past 18 years. Connect with Russell Harvey Website: The Resilience Coach Email: russell@theresiliencecoach.co.uk LinkedIn: Russell Harvey Recommended resources: ⭐ If you enjoyed this content, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your trusted network. Looking for ways to grow and lead? ⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what you’re facing or what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots on my calendar for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/ ⭐ If you’re hosting an event and looking for a relatable speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights, let’s explore how we can collaborate. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking ⭐ Gain weekly leadership tools and strategies by joining our ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle ⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources from our website: https://www.executivebound.com/events ⭐ And don’t miss claiming your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen your journey: www.executivebound.com/books Let’s expand our network! ⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 29K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro © ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

    31 min
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At ExecutiveBound, we partner with organizations and mid-to-senior-level leaders in financial services and STEM to build critical leadership skills, confidence, and emotional intelligence that fuel business growth and high-performing teams without burnout. To learn more and to join our inner circle community, visit https://drginnybaro.com/innercircle.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Ginny A. Baro
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    254
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Ginny A. Baro
  • Show Website
    The Dr. Ginny Show