The Perfect Route

Bill Sodeman

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  1. S01E42 - What a 30-Year HR Executive Learned About Leading People | Dr. Terry Daniels | The Perfect Route

    5d ago

    S01E42 - What a 30-Year HR Executive Learned About Leading People | Dr. Terry Daniels | The Perfect Route

    Are you working harder than ever — and still feel like something's off? Most leaders I work with don't have a motivation problem. They have a rhythm problem. They're putting in the hours, but the effort isn't grounded in real self-awareness. And without that foundation, no strategy, no new hire, and no productivity system will fix what's actually broken. In this episode of The Perfect Route, I sit down with Dr. Terry Daniels: 30+ year HR executive, pastor, keynote speaker, author, and Focal Point business coach. Terry built his entire practice around one idea he calls rhythm, and it reframes everything about what effective leadership really looks like. In this conversation, we cover: Why leadership challenges almost always trace back to one root cause (and it's not what you think)What it means to be a "rhythm coach" — and why the conductor metaphor changes how you leadHow emotional intelligence assessment creates the self-awareness leaders actually need to growWhat it looks like to be a student in the storm instead of just a survivor of itWhy isolation is one of the most dangerous forces affecting leaders and teams right nowThe future of coaching in an AI-driven world — and why human connection matters more, not lesWhether you're a seasoned executive, a new manager, or a coach building your own practice, this one will give you a new lens for what's working, what isn't, and why. #BusinessCoaching #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #Rhythm #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #ThePerfectRoute #BillSodeman #FocalPoint #LeadershipTips #PodcastForLeaders #PurposefulEngagement

    30 min

  2. Jun 17

    S1E41 - Coach vs. Consultant: Why the Difference Changes Everything | Luis Perez | The Perfect Route

    What happens when a chemical engineer spends 35 years working with people and teams across the globe, then decides to become a business coach? You get someone who sees organizational problems the way an engineer sees a broken system: find the constraint, fix the flow, and measure the result. In this episode of The Perfect Route, I sit down with Luis Perez, Focal Point Business Coach and longtime logistics and operations executive, for a conversation that is equal parts practical and eye-opening. We dig into why most organizations don't have a strategy problem, they have an execution and alignment problem. Luis shares how he helps executives cut through complexity, identify their highest-priority bottleneck, and take the small, concrete steps that build real momentum. We also talk about the difference between a coach and a consultant, why that distinction matters more than most leaders realize, and what it actually looks like to practice servant leadership with a generation of employees who don't respond to hierarchy or titles. And we get into AI. Luis shares a fascinating case study of a century-old logistics company that used AI agents to transform its call center operations without losing the human relationships that made it successful in the first place. His take on AI adoption is worth writing down: stop learning about it and start applying it to something real. If you lead a team, own a business, or are trying to figure out how to get more out of the people and resources you already have, this one is for you. In this episode: Why execution fails at alignment, not strategyThe real difference between a coach and a consultantHow a 100-year-old logistics company used AI to grow more efficientlyWhat servant leadership looks like with today's workforceWhy every executive probably needs a coach and most don't know it yet #ThePerfectRoute #BusinessCoaching #ExecutiveCoaching #ServantLeadership #LogisticsLeadership #AIinBusiness #Leadership #ExecutionStrategy #FocalPointCoaching #BusinessGrowth #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BillSodeman

    40 min
  3. S01E40 - Culture of Care: The Leadership Framework That Outlasts Any Technology | Sacha Thompson | The Perfect Route

    Jun 8

    S01E40 - Culture of Care: The Leadership Framework That Outlasts Any Technology | Sacha Thompson | The Perfect Route

    Is your team staying silent when they should be speaking up? If your surveys keep surprising you, your best people are quietly disengaging, and you're not sure why, you're not alone. But the answer might not be what you think. It's not a skills gap. It's a safety gap. In this episode, I sit down with Sasha Thompson, founder of The Equity Equation, to unpack: Why leaders unknowingly destroy psychological safety every single dayThe shadow you cast as a leader and what it's costing your teamWhy your employees would rather ask AI than come to you with a questionHow emotional intelligence and human-centered leadership are the skills AI can never replaceWhat a true culture of care looks like, and how to start building one nowLess guessing. More awareness. Real leadership growth. Ready to build a team that tells you the truth and brings their full capability to work?  Connect with Sasha Thompson: Website: theequityequationllc.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sashathompson

    36 min
  4. S01E39 - The One Shift That Separates Leaders Who Survive AI from Those Who Get Left Behind | Tom Bush | The Perfect Route

    Jun 2

    S01E39 - The One Shift That Separates Leaders Who Survive AI from Those Who Get Left Behind | Tom Bush | The Perfect Route

    Is your team sitting through AI training and walking out with nothing to show for it? If you are watching your organization adopt AI tool after AI tool with no real change in how people work, you are not behind. You are just missing the right conversation. In this episode, I sit down with Tom Bush, founder of Actual Reality Technologies and one of the driving forces behind the largest AI conference in the Midwest, to unpack what most leaders are getting completely wrong about AI and learning. We are talking about: Why we are still in the "DOS prompt" era of AI and what comes nextThe difference between teaching people to use AI and teaching them to thinkWhy project-based learning from 1918 is the most urgent idea in corporate L&D right nowHow a group of fourth graders publishing books on Amazon cracked the code on self-efficacyWhat happens when you give someone who has never felt confident with technology four hours and a chatbotLess checkbox training. More real capability. Actual leadership growth. Ready to stop treating AI like a module and start treating it like a leadership strategy?

    41 min

  5. May 21

    S01E38 - The Hidden Risk Hiding in Plain Sight on Your Balance Sheet | Kellé Thorpe | The Perfect Route

    Are your leaders making decisions based on instinct, or on clarity? If your executives are trained but still can't connect their choices to business outcomes, the problem isn't effort. It's financial visibility. In this episode, we're unpacking: Why most leadership programs miss the most important executive skillThe difference between a training gap and a decision-making gapHow one CEO avoided disaster by building a diversification strategy before she needed itWhat financial clarity actually looks like inside a leadership development programBetter decisions. Stronger margins. Leaders who understand the story behind the numbers.

    40 min

  6. May 7

    S01E37 - Building a Culture of Trust and Engagement | Leigh Dobbs | The Perfect Route

    In this conversation, Leigh Dobbs, the Chief Human Resource Officer at Gypsum Management Supply, shares insights into the evolving role of HR, emphasizing its transition from a personnel-focused function to a strategic business partner. Leigh discusses the importance of learning and development, the challenges of engaging employees in self-learning, and the critical leadership capabilities needed in today's organizations. She highlights successful initiatives like the Ignite, Spark, and Fuel programs, which aim to develop talent from within and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The conversation also touches on the significance of authenticity, trust, and storytelling in HR, concluding with a hopeful outlook on the future of the HR profession. I hope you enjoyed this episode! - Bill and the Perfect Route podcast team Like and subscribe to never miss a new episode. #learninganddevelopment #technologyineducation #microlearning #accessibility  #futureoflearning #views #viral #engagementstrategies #views #youtube #youtubevideo #like  #learningmanagementsystems  #corporatetraining #employeedevelopment #AIinlearning #newpodcast #learning #culture

    33 min

  7. Apr 30

    S01E36 - HR is Critical to Business Operations | Iraya Corley | The Perfect Route

    In this conversation, Iraya Corley discusses her extensive experience in HR and the importance of viewing HR as a strategic partner in organizations. She emphasizes the need for HR to be proactive rather than reactive, the significance of creating environments where employees can thrive, and the critical leadership capabilities that HR should focus on developing. Iraya also highlights the importance of accessibility and effective communication within HR to foster a positive organizational culture. I hope you enjoyed this episode! - Bill and the Perfect Route podcast team Like and subscribe to never miss a new episode. #learninganddevelopment #technologyineducation #microlearning #accessibility  #futureoflearning #views #viral #engagementstrategies #learningmanagementsystems  #corporatetraining #employeedevelopment #AIinlearning #newpodcast #learning #culture

    28 min

  8. Apr 23

    S01E35 - Navigating Leadership in a Changing World | Devi McFadden | The Perfect Route

    In this conversation, Dr. Bill Sodeman and Devi McFadden explore the evolving landscape of leadership and executive coaching. They discuss the importance of resilience, the role of AI in coaching, and the need for a trusted advisor in navigating complex challenges. Devi shares her journey into coaching, emphasizing the significance of creating a safe space for clients and the necessity of aligning coaching with personal values. The discussion also touches on the future of coaching, the impact of technology, and the need for a clearer definition of coaching as a profession. I hope you enjoyed this episode! - Bill and the Perfect Route podcast team Like and subscribe to never miss a new episode. #learninganddevelopment #technologyineducation #microlearning #accessibility  #futureoflearning #engagementstrategies #learningmanagementsystems  #corporatetraining #employeedevelopment #AIinlearning #newpodcast #learning #culture

    30 min
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Welcome to the Perfect Route podcast with Bill Sodeman. Like, comment, and subscribe to never miss a new episode.

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  • Creator
    Bill Sodeman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
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    © 2026 Bill Sodeman