
The Climb: Leadership Development and Confident Leader Podcast
Rahul Karan Sharma | Leadership Development for Next Generation Leaders
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Leadership development for next generation leaders. Hosted by Rahul Karan Sharma, this Global Top 1.5% Podcast provides a practical roadmap to confident leadership. While many struggle to find their voice, The CLIMB offers the mindset shifts and career-advancement insights aspiring leaders need in the AI era. We help “accidental managers” build the human side of leadership—focusing on decision-making, self-awareness, and the executive presence that dashboards miss. Subscribe now to claim your seat at the table. Gain a new perspective on confident leadership and take charge of yourself.
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Strategic Scaling and Team Architecture: Moving from Hustle to Harmony | Jen Du Plessis
This episode explores strategic scaling and team architecture with guest Jen Du Plessis, focusing on transitioning from hustle to harmony in business operations.
·33m - 2
The Clarity Blueprint: High-Performance Leadership Under Pressure | David Prosper
This episode introduces a discussion on high-performance leadership under pressure, featuring guest David Prosper, while including sponsor content about offshore workforce outsourcing in the Philippines.
·38m - 3
From Mailroom to COO: Lessons in $1B Global Transformations with Greg Kaiser
This episode features an interview with Greg Kaiser, who shares his 40-year journey from starting in a mailroom to becoming a COO, offering practical leadership lessons from managing global operations across five continents.
·38m - 4
From Wall Street to Wings: Leading with Purpose After Crisis with Lyubim Kogan
This episode features Lyubim Kogan discussing his journey from Wall Street to founding WingsForHeroes.org, focusing on leadership, purpose, and resilience after crises like 9-11.
·38m - 5
The Promotion Readiness Roadmap: From Corporate Stagnation to Stand-Out Influence | Rosie Zilinskas
This episode features Rosie Zilinskas discussing a roadmap for corporate professionals to move from stagnation to promotion-ready influence through strategic steps and teamwork.
·33m - 6
From Learning Disability to Leadership: How Love and Sacrifice Build Unshakeable Confidence
This episode features an interview with Yuan Li, who overcame a learning disability and personal challenges to become a leader and author, focusing on how love and sacrifice build confidence.
·37m - 7
Why Most Change Initiatives Fail: Mastering Organizational Culture and Continuous Improvement
This episode features an interview with Serena Diamond, a transformation executive, discussing her leadership journey and expertise in organizational change management and continuous improvement.
·31m - 8
The Respect-First Framework: Engineering Employee Engagement & ROI | John Guaspari
This episode introduces a framework for improving employee engagement and ROI through respect-first principles in corporate leadership.
·41m - 9
Beyond the Title: Building Integrity and Compassion in Leadership Development
This episode features an interview with Jim Carlaw, a seasoned business strategist and author, discussing his philosophy that leaders are developed through experience and sharing insights from his 30-year leadership journey.
·37m - 10
The Self-Belief Blueprint: Why Your Personal Habits Dictate Your Leadership Legacy
This episode features an interview with Kevin Pomeroy, a podcast host and entrepreneur, discussing how personal habits shape leadership legacy, his near-death experience, and his journey from various leadership roles to full-time self-improvement work.
·25m - 11
80% Mindset, 20% Tactics: Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Corporate Leadership
This episode features an interview with Courtney Intersmon, an executive advisor with 25 years of experience, discussing how leaders can break through corporate glass ceilings by focusing 80% on mindset and 20% on tactics.
·42m - 12
How to Resolve Workplace Discrimination: A Leader’s Guide to Conflict Resolution with Dana Carter
This episode features an interview with Dana Carter, a certified mediator and legal negotiator, discussing her journey and expertise in resolving workplace discrimination and conflict resolution for leaders.
·39m - 13
Strategic Pausing in Leadership: Moving Beyond Data to Drive Phenomenal Results
This episode features an interview with Charles Achampong, a best-selling author and keynote speaker, discussing how strategic pausing in leadership can enhance performance, resilience, and results beyond just data-driven approaches.
·30m - 14
NextGen Leaders: How to Lead Without Authority and Break Organizational Silos
This episode features Jennifer Hawkins discussing how to lead without authority and break organizational silos, drawing from her journey of rising through industries and building leadership legacy.
·37m - 15
Overcoming Lazy Leadership and Executive Development: The XTR Process
This episode features an interview with Corinne Goblinski, founder of the GEV group and creator of the XTR process, discussing her leadership journey and how she helps C-suite executives overcome lazy leadership to achieve meaningful results.
·33m - 16
Franchise Ownership & The Leader-Building Blueprint | Bennett Maxwell (Dirty Dough Founder)
This episode features Bennett Maxwell, founder of Dirty Dough, discussing franchise ownership and his blueprint for building effective leaders and teams in business.
·35m - 17
Episode 10: Lead Strong: Building Confidence Through Physical and Mental Fitness
This episode features an interview with Tyler Smith, a physical therapist and founder of Triumph Challenge, discussing how physical and mental fitness contribute to leadership and confidence, including topics like circadian rhythms and injury recovery.
·41m - 18
Episode 9: The Consistency Effect: How Great Leaders Build Confidence in Chaos
This episode features an interview with Brad Henninger, a seasoned CEO and author, discussing his leadership journey and how consistency builds confidence in chaotic business environments.
·36m - 19
Engineering the Next Generation: Arjun Sharma on Career Ownership & the CLIMB™ Leadership Blueprint
This episode features Arjun Sharma discussing career ownership and the CLIMB™ Leadership Blueprint for advancing professionally through teamwork and strategic steps.
·31m - 20
Leading Without Authority: How to Influence Change and Build Leadership Pipelines
This episode features an interview with leadership strategist Michael Deleazer about his journey and expertise in helping organizations navigate change, build leadership pipelines, and drive measurable results through influence without formal authority.
·44m - 21
Episode 8: Becoming EPIC: Turning Adversity into Leadership Excellence
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·37m - 22
Is Your Career Fit Toxic? Mastering the Art of Letting Go and Leading with Authenticity
This episode explores how to identify and overcome toxic career fits by letting go of unhelpful patterns and leading with authenticity, based on the host's 20 years of corporate experience.
·40m - 23
From Fear to the Stage: The Firewalker’s Guide to Public Speaking Mastery
This episode features an interview with Harriet Brad, an international speaker and trainer who helps entrepreneurs and leaders master public speaking to increase their impact and income.
·33m - 24
Why Bad Leadership Destroys Mental Health: Mastering the Art of Delegation
This episode features an interview with Therese McLeod, an expert in industrial and organizational psychology, discussing her leadership journey and the connection between bad leadership and mental health, with a focus on mastering delegation.
·36m - 25
Beyond the Resume: Building Master Communicators and Confident Leaders
This episode features an interview with educational consultant Dan Uling, who discusses his 40-year career helping students gain admission to prestigious schools through communication and leadership development.
·33m - 26
Conversational Intelligence & Heart-Centered Leadership: How to Lead Without a Title | Regina Huber
This episode explores conversational intelligence and heart-centered leadership with Regina Huber, focusing on how to lead effectively without formal titles in corporate settings.
·36m - 27
Gen Z Leadership & Supply Chain Strategy: Becoming Unstoppable | Lavanya Khanna
This episode features an interview with Lavanya Khanna, a Gen Z leader and Rutgers business student with supply chain and analytics expertise, discussing her journey and insights on leadership and corporate strategy.
·33m - 28
Mastering Executive Mental Clarity: The Order to Life Roadmap | Richard Waldman
This episode features an interview with Richard Waldman about his Order to Life roadmap, a self-healing system designed to help executives achieve mental clarity and manage negative thoughts through practical mental health strategies.
·32m - 29
The ROI of Visibility: Why Your Story is Your Most Valuable Executive Asset
This episode explores how executives can leverage their personal stories to enhance visibility and influence in corporate leadership.
·36m - 30
Calendar Hygiene: How Elite Leaders Delete Distractions and Scale Success
This episode explores how elite leaders use calendar hygiene to eliminate distractions and scale their success through strategic time management and teamwork.
·39m - 31
Episode 6: Confidence Under Pressure: Insights from Sports and Business with John Haime
This episode features an interview with performance coach John Haime, discussing how insights from sports psychology can help business leaders build confidence under pressure.
·36m - 32
The Athlete’s Edge: Why NextGen Leaders Need an "Off-Season" for Sustainable Career Advancement
This episode features an interview with mental performance coach Crystal Korberg, who discusses how her background in sports psychology and human design helps leaders create sustainable, aligned approaches to work and leadership.
·24m - 33
Conscious Leadership: How Human Connection Drives Executive Results
This episode features an interview with Roxanne Shepherd about her journey to becoming a conscious leader who emphasizes human connection and integrity to drive executive results.
·28m - 34
The Titanium Rule: Conflict Resolution and Communication Strategy | Julie Holunga
This episode features Julie Holunga discussing her leadership journey, communication strategies, and the Titanium Rule for conflict resolution, drawing from her experiences at Harvard and in startups.
·32m - 35
Mental Training for High-Stress Leaders: Rewiring for Resilience | Irina Alexander
This episode explores mental training techniques for high-stress leaders to build resilience and improve team performance, sponsored by Nesda Global's workforce outsourcing services.
·27m - 36
Episode 7: From Energy to Execution: How Intuition Shapes Transformational Leaders Episode 7
This episode features an interview with Ambila Nath, a former corporate professional turned spiritual leader who discusses how intuition can be used as a practical tool for transformational leadership and personal growth.
·28m - 37
C-Suite Strategy & Succession Planning: Building High-Impact Culture | Liz Weber
This episode explores C-suite strategy and succession planning with guest Liz Weber, focusing on building a high-impact corporate culture and leadership development.
·43m - 38
People Over Plans: Engineering High-Performance Cultures with Gonzalo Guillen
This episode explores building high-performance cultures through offshore team collaboration and workforce outsourcing strategies with guest Gonzalo Guillen.
·40m - 39
Future-Ready Leadership: Scaling Impact Without Burning Out in the Age of AI
This episode explores how leaders can scale their impact and avoid burnout in the AI era, featuring an interview with a Silicon Valley executive.
·30m - 40
Authority is Optional: Master the Art of Leading Without a Title
This episode features an interview with author and entrepreneur Alex Brookman discussing his leadership journey and the concept of leading without a formal title.
·43m - 41
Scaling Your Mission: Testimonial Marketing and the EOS System for Growth
This episode features an interview with Brady Sticker, a young entrepreneur who founded Church Candy Marketing, discussing his journey from aspiring pastor to building a multi-seven-figure marketing agency that helps churches grow through testimonial marketing and the EOS system.
·38m - 42
Career Growth and Leadership Development: The Power of Clarity and Curiosity
This episode features an interview with Carly Wolfe, a leadership coach and strategist with 20 years of experience at global brands, discussing how clarity, curiosity, and purpose drive career growth and leadership development.
·31m - 43
Why Your Leadership is Invisible: Racquel Maye David on Breaking Through the Executive Glass Ceiling
This episode features Racquel Maye David discussing her journey from avoiding leadership to becoming a TV producer and founder who helps entrepreneurs gain visibility and break through executive barriers.
·30m - 44
Innovation Strategy & AI Productivity: Leading Through Failure | Mike Todasco (ex-PayPal)
This episode explores innovation strategy and AI productivity through the lens of leadership and learning from failure, featuring insights from Mike Todasco, former PayPal executive.
·37m - 45
Mindset Shifts in Crisis: How to Lead Through Life’s Toughest Tests with Mollie Kallen
This episode features an interview with Mollie Kallen, a cancer survivor and entrepreneur, discussing her journey from patient to advocate and how to lead through personal crises.
·42m - 46
Confident Leadership in Sales: Why Your Best Salespeople Often Fail as Managers
This episode features an interview with Kurt Shuford, a professor and consultant, discussing his journey from sales to leadership and sales management, focusing on why top salespeople often struggle as managers.
·29m - 47
How to Build Executive Presence and Influence Without a Title | Leadership Strategy
This episode features an interview with career coach Desari Galichet discussing how to build executive presence and influence without a formal title, focusing on leadership strategies and personal growth.
·33m - 48
From Burnout to Breakthrough: The 3-Step Process to Reawaken Executive Creativity
Host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Melissa Lorena about her leadership journey and mindset shifts for working professionals.
Apr 14, 2026·41m - 49
The Talent Alignment Secret: How High-Level Executives Scale Disruptive Business Models
Host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews seasoned executive coach Loic Poitiers about his journey and insights for scale-up CEOs.
Apr 7, 2026·41m - 50
Episode 5- Breaking the Growth Barrier: Leading Beyond the Limits
In this episode, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Anastasia Perinseva, a global expansion expert, about her leadership journey from invisibility to influence, focusing on breaking growth barriers in tech and AI.
Jun 17, 2025·25m·2 clips - 51
Episode 4- Lead Before You’re Ready: Lessons from Lucas Lee-Tyson’s Early Start
Host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Lucas about his entrepreneurial journey, from starting as a computer enthusiast to building a freelancing business on Upwork, offering insights for aspiring leaders.
Jun 10, 2025·43m·4 clips - 52
Episode 3 Breaking Barriers: The Mindset That Fuels Bold Expansion and Legacy
Host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Priyanshu Singh, a longtime colleague with over 19 years in the IT staffing industry, discussing his career journey from technical recruiter to Managing Director for APAC at Net2Source Inc.
Jun 3, 2025·34m·3 clips - 53
Episode 2- From Invisible to Influencer: The Mindset Behind Building Legacy
Host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Sebastian Euskadi, an immigrant entrepreneur who started his journey at 16, about his path to success and empowerment through public speaking.
May 27, 2025·25m - 54
Episode 1 -Collaboration as a Catalyst-Audio
Host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Anup Ramchandran about his journey from being invisible to influential in the U.S.
May 20, 2025·29m - 55
The CLIMB Teaser |Global Top 1.5% Podcast | Transforming Accidental Managers into Confident Leaders
This episode discusses the gap in workplace culture causing chronic stress and offers leadership development strategies for aspiring leaders.
May 19, 2025·10m