Lead Different Podcast

Anya Parasher: Policy with Purpose for New Mexico’s Future (EPS. 73)

Anya Parasher: 
Congressional Intern | Stanford '28
Student Intern
Internship United States · Internship
Washington DC-Baltimore Area · On-site — Jun 2025 - Present
Interning for Senator Martin Heinrich
Anya Parasher, a Stanford University student studying Public Policy and Economics, is passionate about improving the lives of New Mexicans through research and policy. With experience at Project ECHO, the UNM Center for Social Policy, the City of Albuquerque Mayor’s Office, and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s Office, she focuses on housing, economic development, energy, and welfare.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘼𝙣𝙮𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-parasher/
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Go Forth, Be Great: Building a Legacy of Faith & Leadership with Kristin Smith (EPS. 72)

Kristin Smith
Executive Director: Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan
Kristin Smith is the Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan, where she leads efforts to inspire charitable giving and steward resources that support parishes, schools, and ministries across the Diocese of Saginaw. With a mission grounded in faith and community impact, she ensures donor generosity is managed responsibly and invested according to Catholic values—helping create a lasting legacy of service and spiritual growth for generations to come.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝙆𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙝:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-smith-1b643522a/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/kristin.smith.5872682
🔹 https://ccfmm.org
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Leading with Purpose: Joellyn Cicciarelli on Mission-Driven Leadership (EPS. 71)

Joellyn Cicciarelli: 
​​President/Publisher: Loyola Press
Publisher: 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press
Joellyn Cicciarelli is the President and Publisher of Loyola Press and its imprint, 4U2B Books & Media. She brings deep senior-level leadership experience, with a proven ability to set vision and strategy, collaborate with boards, and oversee daily operations. Known for her self-driven and goal-oriented style, Joellyn leads by example—building efficient processes, motivating teams through collaboration, and consistently delivering results that provide strong ROI.
Her leadership is grounded in Jesuit values, aligning organizational goals with Loyola Press’s mission while fostering a culture of engagement, encouragement, and purpose.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝙅𝙤𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellyn-c-186425114/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/joellyn.cicciarelli
🔹 https://www.loyolapress.com/
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From Complexity to Clarity: John Spence on Results-Driven Leadership (EPS. 70)

John Spence:
Global Business Expert | Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach | Corporate Trainer
Known for Making Complex Ideas Clear, Practical & Actionable
Managing Partner: John Spence LLC
Fulbright Specialist: U.S. Department of State (Contract)
Instructor: SIFMA (Contract)
Senior Instructor: America's Credit Unions (Contract)
Strategic Partner: Pivot & Pace
Masterclass Instructor: The Growth Faculty (Contract)
Instructor: Entrepreneurs'​ Organization (Contract)
Guest Lecturer: The Wharton School (Freelance)
John Spence is a globally recognized business expert, keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer with over 30 years of experience helping organizations—from midsize firms to Fortune 10 giants—solve complex challenges with clear, actionable strategies. 
At 26, John Spence became CEO of an international Rockefeller foundation, leading projects in 20 countries. Since then, he has led four companies and received numerous awards recognizing his work in leadership and business excellence.
He has been named a Top Global Thought Leader in Business Strategy, Coaching, and Culture by Thinkers360, and one of the Top Leadership Voices by LeadersHum, alongside Simon Sinek and Brené Brown.
Inc. Magazine listed him among the Top 100 Leadership Speakers, alongside Jim Collins, Patrick Lencioni, and Seth Godin. He has also been honored by Thinkers50, and the American Management Association named him one of America’s Top Leaders to Watch, alongside visionaries like Sergey Brin and Jeff Bezos.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbspence/
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@JohnSpence
🔹 https://johnspence.com/
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Do More, More Naturally: Amy Bruske on Instinct, Leadership & the Kolbe Edge (EPS. 69)

Amy Bruske:
President and Integrator: Kolbe Corp
Author: Do More, More Naturally
Co-Author: Business is Business with Kathy Kolbe - (The Groundbreaking Family Business Guide)
Amy Bruske is the President and Integrator at Kolbe Corp and a leading expert in applying the Kolbe Concept®—a powerful theory of instinct and performance. With a passion for human behavior and a mission to help people succeed by being themselves, she advises Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and fast-growing businesses. Amy is known for her dynamic training programs, empowering global consultants and teams to work more naturally and effectively.
A sought-after speaker and co-author of Business is Business, she’s also deeply engaged in leadership networks and nonprofit boards, including the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Conative Abilities.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘼𝙢𝙮 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙠𝙚:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybruske/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/amyk.bruske.3
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@KolbeCorp
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Braving the Thin Places: Julianne Stanz on Soulful, Courageous Leadership ✨ (EPS. 68)

Julianne  Stanz:
Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship: Loyola Press
Consultant- USCCB (United States Catholic Conference of Bishops)
Author | Storyteller | Encourager | Speaker
Julianne Stanz is an internationally recognized Catholic speaker, author, and ministry leader known for her warmth, authenticity, and deep spiritual insight. Born and raised in Ireland, she brings a Celtic heart to her mission, blending ancient wisdom with practical tools for modern leadership.
She has spoken at the Vatican and across the globe—at episcopal conferences, diocesan gatherings, parishes, and corporate events—offering a fresh, engaging perspective on leadership and faith. Julianne is the author of five books including the best-selling, award winning “Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace” and “Start with Jesus: How everyday disciples will renew the Church”, both published by Loyola Press. 
Julianne is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and retreat leader, known for inspiring talks on missionary discipleship, spiritual renewal, and grace-centered leadership.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚  𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙯:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianne-stanz-89873413/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/julianne.donlonstanz
🔹 https://www.juliannestanz.com/
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From Wall Street to Global Impact: Chris Lowney on Heroic Purpose-Driven Leadership (EPS. 67)

Chris Lowney: Board Chair of CommonSpirit Health • Author • Leadership Conferences • Keynote Speaker
Chris Lowney is the Board Chair of CommonSpirit Health, the largest nonprofit healthcare system in the U.S., with an annual revenue of $34 billion. A former Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, he held leadership roles across New York, Tokyo, Singapore, and London until 2001. Lowney is a respected speaker on leadership, ethics, and decision-making, having presented in over 20 countries.
He is the author of six books and co-author of two more. The bestselling "Heroic Leadership" has been translated into eleven languages, and was named to the recommended reading list of the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Lowney is known for his philanthropic efforts, founding initiatives that support education and healthcare projects in underserved regions. He also pioneered leadership development programs and online education for refugees. He holds a summa cum laude degree and an M.A. from Fordham University and has received nine honorary doctorates.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝘆:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lowney-42627212/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/ChrisLowneyAuthor/
🔹 https://chrislowney.com/wp/
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The LinkedIn Shift: From Hustle to Heart with Tina Brigley on Leading with Authenticity (EPS. 66)

Tina Brigley: Company Director: Linked Coach Training | CEO and Co Founder: LinkedCoach | Leadership Coach: Tina Brigley Coaching | LinkedIn & Social Selling Expert
Tina Brigley is a leadership coach, a LinkedIn and social selling expert, and the cofounder of LinkedCoach. Over the past 8 years, she has empowered more than 3,000 entrepreneurs to break through internal resistance and achieve transformative growth. 
Despite early struggles with LinkedIn and investing heavily in outside help, Tina discovered that the key to success was authenticity, relationship-building, and a supportive team. Now, she helps service-based professionals unlock sustainable business growth on LinkedIn by aligning strategy with personal values and inner clarity.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗹𝗲:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinabrigley/
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@TinaBrigley
🔹 https://linked.coach
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