Lead Different Podcast
Exceptional leaders lead teams that are Engaged, Empowered, and Energized! This podcast is designed to inspire and educate our listeners on leadership principles and practices that go beyond the conventional, encouraging a mindset of curiosity, self-awareness, and positive impact.

"Lead Different!"
The "Lead Different!" Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Dan Dominguez, the CEO and Founder of WHY NOT Leadership. Every week, we interview "WHY NOT" leaders from around the world or a friend of WHY NOT Leadership about the impact that leading different has had on their personal and professional lives. This podcast is based on being open to innovative and unconventional leadership styles. It is designed to inspire and educate our listeners on leadership principles and practices that go beyond the conventional, encouraging a mindset of curiosity, self-awareness, and positive impact. Join us live every week as we feature special guests who are experts in their field. Get to know your WHY a little bit deeper and learn something new along the way, because, WHY NOT? We can't wait to see you next week!!
Dan Dominguez
CEO and Founder - WHY NOT Leadership
www.whynotleadership.com
Episodes
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Jackie Joy: Chief Strategy & Development Officer • Head of Business Development and Collaboration • Executive Coach • Sales Trainer: The Perfect Plan
Jackie Joy is a Chief Strategy & Business Development Manager who partners with CEOs and HR leaders to foster inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures. Drawing on insights from Dr. Don Barden’s doctoral research, “Here Come the Girls: Women Take Over Global Leadership from 2028–2032,”
Jackie delivers tailored keynotes, workshops, and strategic consulting to address challenges in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Her work empowers organizations to transform talent struggles into growth opportunities, boosting engagement, retention, and leadership impact.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Jackie Joy:👇🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiejoy28/🔹 https://donbarden.com/
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Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Denise Harmon: President/Owner: Harmon Management & Consulting, LLC | HR Consulting - Recruiting for Culture, Leadership Development, Strategic Advising & Organizational Consulting, Authentic Relationship Building
Today’s guest is someone who’s reshaping how businesses think about hiring, leadership, and team culture. Denise Harmon is the founder of Harmon Recruiting & Consulting, where she helps companies go beyond filling seats — she helps them build teams that fit, thrive, and lead with purpose.
With nearly 30 years of experience walking alongside business owners and executives, Denise brings a rare mix of strategic insight, heartfelt leadership, and a deep commitment to people. Her specialty? Recruiting for culture, streamlining onboarding, and tackling those “stuck spots” in business that need fresh perspective and forward motion.
What sets Denise apart is her belief that leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about relationships, transformation, and showing up with authenticity. She’s a trusted voice for leaders who want to do more than just manage — they want to lead well, lead differently, and lead together.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Denise Harmon:👇🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseharmon09/🔹 https://www.harmonconsultants.net/#open-popup🔹 http://www.harmonconsultants.net
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Dan DominguezCEO and Founder - WHY NOT LeadershipShow Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
John Mihalyo: Founder & CEO, Elementary Advancement Solutions • Expert in Catholic School Advancement, Enrollment, and Leadership • Host of The Catholic School Leaders Podcast • Helping Catholic Schools to Grow & Thrive!
John Mihalyo is a passionate advocate for Catholic education, dedicated to helping schools thrive through strategic leadership and fundraising. With over 25 years in education and two decades in leadership, he has increased enrollment, funding, and marketing success as a principal at three Catholic schools.
He offers personalized coaching to help schools develop and exceed fundraising goals. And he also leads mastermind groups for school leaders nationwide, providing a supportive space for collaboration and growth. Additionally, John has raised over $1.8M in fundraising efforts and directed a $5.5M high school renovation. His hands-on, tailored approach ensures school leaders achieve lasting success.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 John Mihalyo:👇🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmihalyo/🔹 https://www.facebook.com/elementaryadvancement🔹 https://cslp.bepodcast.network/🔹 https://elementaryadvancement.com/
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Dan DominguezCEO and Founder - WHY NOT LeadershipShow Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Dave Delaney: Founder and CEO - Futureforth - Corporate Communication and Leadership Training • Podcast Host & Producer, Keynote Speaker and Coach - ADHD Wise Squirrels®
Dave Delaney is a keynote speaker who leaves audiences enlightened with new ideas, empowered to apply what they’ve learned, and entertained with stories and humor—a wise squirrel hyperfocused on your success and an ADHD advocate.
Through keynote presentations, team-building workshops, one-on-one coaching, and strategic consulting, he equips audiences, teams, and individuals with the tools to build trust, strengthen relationships, and enhance collaboration.
Recognized for his engaging personality and deep expertise, Dave has received high praise for his ability to connect with people and inspire action. A natural communicator, he is passionate about fostering meaningful relationships and helping others reach their full potential. With a blend of humor, positivity, and strategic insight, Dave empowers professionals to communicate with confidence, lead with impact, and drive success.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Dave Delaney:👇🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davedelaney/🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@WiseSquirrels🔹 https://wisesquirrels.com/🔹 https://futureforth.com/
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Dan DominguezCEO and Founder - WHY NOT LeadershipShow Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Elevate Your Brand with Jocelyn Espejo - "Lead Different!" (EPS. 49)
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Jocelyn (Jimenez) Espejo: Founder • Brand Photographer & Brand Strategist @ Branding by Jo • Elevating Brands with Captivating Visuals
Jocelyn, known as Jo, is a professional brand photographer who specializes in creating powerful visuals that drive engagement and foster client connection. She helps businesses and entrepreneurs translate their brand vision into compelling visual narratives that inspire action and build trust.
With experience spanning startups to established brands, Jo combines creativity, strategy, and a personal touch in every project. Her tailored approach ensures that every image aligns with her clients' brand identity and resonates with their audience.
Jo is passionate about supporting female entrepreneurs, service-based businesses, and visionaries who are ready to elevate their brand with authentic, strategic visuals that build trust, attract their ideal clients, and create lasting impact.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Jocelyn 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:👇🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynespejo/🔹 https://www.facebook.com/brandingbyjo🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@brandingbyjo🔹 http://www.brandingbyjo.com/
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Dan DominguezCEO and Founder - WHY NOT LeadershipShow Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Tim Cosby: President / CEO: Real Retention • President/CEO: Culture Impact Inc. • Helping Businesses Build Collaborative Company Cultures That Engage Employees & Reduce Turnover!
Tim Cosby is a distinguished leadership expert and the President/CEO of Real Retention, Culture Impact Inc., and Empowerment Coaching Network Int'l, Inc. With a passion for transforming workplace culture, he helps organizations cultivate collaborative environments that drive employee engagement, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity.
For over a decade, Tim has partnered with CEOs and HR leaders to implement Conversational Management™, a groundbreaking framework that shifts companies from traditional “command and control” leadership to a more empowering, trust-based model. This transformation fosters higher retention, deeper employee fulfillment, and a stronger organizational culture.
Tim believes that high turnover and disengagement are not inevitable—organizations that embrace new communication and collaboration strategies can create workplaces where employees thrive, contribute, and stay long-term, resulting in sustained growth and measurable ROI.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗯𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:👇🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcosby/🔹 https://www.facebook.com/realretention🔹 https://www.culture-impact.com/🔹 https://realretention.com/
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Dan DominguezCEO and Founder - WHY NOT LeadershipShow Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Kathleen (Kathy) Marcino: Founder - KMM Consulting ➢ Helping Business Leaders Stop Wasting Time Dealing with Workplace Conflict and Build High-Performing, Collaborative Teams.
Kathy Marcino is a Business Communications Coach specializing in transforming corporate culture through personalized coaching that aligns with individual strengths and communication styles. With 20 years of real-life experience in sales management, team building, and marketing in the pharmaceutical industry, Kathy combines personal insight with practical strategies to help leaders and teams unlock their potential.
As a seasoned executive coach with two decades of experience in pharmaceutical sales management and team building, Kathy offers a unique blend of personal insight and practical strategies to help leaders and teams achieve exceptional results.
As co-founder of the 4 Chicks Chatting podcast, she shares practical insights on personal growth and business success, inspiring others to thrive personally and professionally.
Kathy has been the Featured Speaker for: ChemPharma Group, DVFlora, Opportunities2Serve, The Foundry, Women’s Business Forum, Women of Willow Grove, Balanced Life, WFYL Radio, Dr. Larry Stone, CC Pines Group – Australia, The Center for Elite Women Communicators, and Polka Dot Powerhouse.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:👇🔹 http://www.kmmdisc.com/🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathymarcino/🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@KathyMarcino/featured🔹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC549_Qiem3p_SbI5O2dgCkg
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Dan DominguezCEO and Founder - WHY NOT LeadershipShow Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast
Friday Feb 14, 2025
“Lead Different!" Exclusive Encore: Elevate Your Leadership with Jerry Lujan
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗻: CEO & Founder, Elevation180 | Proven Sales Training that Builds Top Producers, Leadership Coach • Business Coach • Insurance Sales Expert • Unlock Exponential Lifelong Success in Less Time
𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗻, CEO & Founder, Elevation180, a seasoned entrepreneur and the driving force behind ELEVATION180, a transformative coaching and mentoring organization that empowers individuals and businesses to achieve lifelong sustainable results, greater freedom, and a bigger future.
With a remarkable heritage rooted in New Mexico since the 1600s, Jerry's journey in the insurance industry spans three generations. He gained over 30 years of experience as an Insurance Agency Owner, Sales Producer, and Sales Manager, making history as the first to attain a $1 million book of business. However, this milestone came at the cost of 80+ hour work weeks, straining his family life.
𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.
Connect with 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗻 here:👇🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@ELEVATION180🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrylujan/🔹 https://www.thedirectioncompany.com🔹 https://www.elevation180.com
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