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Opening Pathways
Tom LeNoble is a confidential advisor to founders, executives, nonprofit leaders, business owners, and professionals navigating meaningful leadership moments. He is an international speaker, coach, and philanthropist. His career spans Fortune 500 giants including MCI (VZ), Walmart.com (WMT), Palm (HP), and Facebook (META), as well as multiple high-growth startups. As CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence and a Leadership Coach with the Miller Center at Santa Clara University, he mentors…
Episodes
- Opening Pathways
SE04 E019 - The Importance of Experience Over Achievement | Si Elliott
In this engaging conversation, Si Elliott, founder of Fabricx and managing director of Diversity, shares his journey through the realms of marketing…
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SE04 E018 - The Story of Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Luke Mickelson
In this conversation, Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, shares his journey of creating a nonprofit that provides beds for children in need…
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SE04 E017 - Balancing Motherhood and Business | Kris Jones
In this engaging conversation, Kris Jones, Founder of Red Door Designs, shares her journey of self-discovery, the values that guide her business, and the…
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SE04 E016 - Building Trust and Connection in a Divided World | Doug Noll
In this enlightening conversation, Doug Noll shares his transformative journey from a successful trial lawyer to a peacemaker and conflict resolution expert…
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SE04 E015 - Navigating Self Awareness and Trust in Business | Clint Rahe
In this conversation, Clint Rahe, Director of The Performance Edge Training and Consulting, shares his journey from military service to establishing a…
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SE04 E014 - Risk Taking is Essential for Entrepreneurship | Mark Collins
In this conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Mark Collins, the Executive Vice President of Technology for InTechrum. They discuss Mark's journey in…
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SE04 E013 - The Role of Metrics and Human Connection | Richard Blank
In this engaging conversation, Richard Blank, president of Costa Rica's Call Center, shares his journey from a passionate student of Spanish to a successful…
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SE04 E012 - Lessons on Patience and Perspective | Dr. Al Philip-Neri
In this conversation, Dr. Al Philip Neri, founder of Cohesion HQ, shares his journey from academic research to entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of…
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SE04 E011 - Overcoming Fear Insights from a Miracle Survivor | Dave Sanderson
In this conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Dave Sanderson, a survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson plane crash, who has transformed his life experiences into…
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SE04 E010 - From Corporate Executive to Therapist | Tanna Brodbar
In this conversation, Tanna Brodbar, Founder of Percepta Leadership, shares her journey from a successful corporate executive to a psychotherapist and coach…
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SE04 E009 - Seismic Transformations A Journey of Self Discovery | Kimberly Evans
In this enlightening conversation, Kimberly Evans shares her journey from a successful corporate career to founding Seismic Transformations, a platform…
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SE04 E008 - The Power of Shared Experiences in Music and Media | John Petrocelli
John Petrocelli, Founder and CEO of Bulldog DM, shares his journey from telecommunications to becoming a leader in live streaming and digital media…
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SE04 E007 - The Significance Of Boundaries And Self-Awareness | Mark Aylward
Mark Aylward shares his journey from IT entrepreneur to divorce coach, emphasizing personal growth, values, and the impact of humility and faith in his work…
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SE04 E006 - Personal Values that Shape Success | Larry Namer
In this engaging conversation, Larry Namer shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Brooklyn to becoming a key player in the media industry as the…
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SE04 E005 - Risky Decisions Often Lead to Unexpected Opportunities | Katherine Sauer
In this engaging conversation, katherine Sauer, PhD, Principal Owner of Ardent Acumen, shares her journey as the principal owner of Ardent Acumen and author of…
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SE04 E004 - The Power of Vulnerability in Relationships | Minhdoan Ngo
In this conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Minhdoan Ngo, the CEO and Founder of Contagious Healer. Minhdoan shares his personal journey of emotional growth…
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SE04 E003 - Building a Legacy in Pest Control | Dave Roemer
In this enlightening conversation, Dave Roemer, CEO of Complete Pest Solutions, shares his journey in the pest control industry, his personal growth as a…
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SE04 E002 - Importance of Self-Trust and Authenticity | Aly Samaha
In this engaging conversation, Aly Samaha, Founder and CEO of Samaha Consulting, shares his journey from being a commission-only closer to establishing a…
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SE04 E001 - Transformative Moments in the Publishing World | Kate Butler
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Kate Butler, a bestselling author and publisher, about her journey in the publishing industry and…
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SE03 E050 - Believe in Yourself and Take More Risks | Justine Reichman
In this episode, Justine Reichman shares her journey of building Next Gen Purpose, the importance of purpose-driven choices, and how her personal values shape…
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SE03 E049 - Wisdom Gained Through Experience | Dr. Andy Moye
In this conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Dr. Andy Moye, CEO and Co-Founder of Glide Path Health. They discuss Andy's journey in healthcare technology, the…
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SE03 E048 - Healing Through Writing and Reflection | Stacey Chillemi
Stacey Chillemi, award-winning podcast host, media personality, author of 20+ books, Speaker of the Year 2025, and health & business coach, shares her…
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SE03 E047 - Resilience and Growth in Nonprofit Leadership | Shannon Fernando
In this episode, Shannon Fernando, Founder and CEO of Alabaster International, shares her journey of creating a nonprofit focused on empowering Indigenous…
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SE03 E046 - The Journey of Kindness and Advocacy in LGBTQ Rights | Imani Rupert-Gordan
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble speaks with Imani Rupert - Gordon, the President of the National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR). They discuss…
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SE03 E045 - The Power of Reframing Challenges as Treasures | Kyle Gray
In this episode, Kyle Gray, founder of the Story Engine, shares insights on storytelling, personal growth, and how embracing challenges can lead to…
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SE03 E044 - The Legacy of Water Protection for Future Generations | Marc Yaggi
In this episode, Marc Yaggi, CEO of Waterkeeper Alliance shares his journey, insights, and the impact of grassroots activism on water conservation. we explore…
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SE03 E043 - The Importance of Trust and Asking for Help | Vincent Van den Broeck
In this episode, Vincent Van den broeck, Founder of UID, shares his inspiring journey from a life-changing accident to writing a transformative book and…
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SE03 E042 - From Film to Fulfillment: The Catalyst Brand Story | Katherine Tuominen
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble speaks with Katherine Tuominen, Founder of Catalyst Brand Strategy, about her journey from the entertainment…
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SE03 E041 - The Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur | Tunji Williams
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Tunji Williams, the Founder and CEO of Had to Be Here and Village Inc. Tunji shares his journey as a…
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SE03 E040 - The Values That Shape Leadership | Sean Garrett
In this enlightening conversation, Sean Garrett, COO of Plexus Healthcare Systems, shares his journey from a technical leader to a key executive in a…
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SE03 E039 - From Booking Agent to Entrepreneur | Mark Steiner
In this conversation, Mark Steiner, Co-Founder and CEO of GigSalad, shares his entrepreneurial journey, personal values, and insights on overcoming fear…
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SE03 E038 - Unlocking Habits Through Storytelling | Connie Kwan
In this episode of Opening Pathways, Tom LeNoble interviews Connie Kwan, CEO of Spark AI and author of the upcoming book 'Story Habits'. Connie shares her…
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SE03 E037 - Embracing Risk: Lessons from an Entrepreneur | Katie Radel
In this conversation, Katie Radel, CEO and Founder of Ripple Consulting Group, shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship. She discusses the…
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SE03 E036 - Harnessing AI for Growth | Omid Pakseresht
In this conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Omid Pakseresht, Co-Founder and CEO of SEPANTA, an AI operating system designed to facilitate growth and agency in…
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SE03 E035 - Navigating the Path of Communication | Dr. JD Schramm
In this engaging conversation, Dr. JD Schramm shares his journey from academia to launching his own communication consultancy during the pandemic. He discusses…
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SE03 E034 - Risky Decisions and Courage to Change | Beth Shipp
In this conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Beth Shipp, the Executive Director of OUTWARDS, an organization dedicated to preserving the oral histories of…
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SE03 E033 - Mentorship and Values: Shaping a Leader | Jay Deppeler
In this episode, Jay Deppeler shares his journey from working with youth in the juvenile justice system to becoming a key figure at Imperium, a network that…
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SE03 E032 - Innovative Solutions for Economic Recovery | Jeffrey Kaplan
In this conversation, Jeffrey Kaplan, CEO of Optimus Ventures, shares his journey in Asheville, particularly focusing on the impact of the hurricane on the…
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SE03 E031 - Curiosity: The Key to Personal Growth | Victoria Mensch
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble speaks with Victoria Minch, CEO of the Silicon Valley Executive Academy, about her journey in the world of…
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SE03 E030 - Finding Your Voice: The Importance of Self-Trust | Tina LeAnn
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble speaks with Tina LeAnn, the creator of the Recoder System and founder of the Sovereign Soul. Tina shares her journey…
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SE03 E029 - Truthful Conversations: A Path to Healing | Mike Brcic
In this conversation, Mike Brcic, Founder of Wayfinders, shares his journey of transforming the traditional entrepreneur conference into a profound personal…
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SE03 E028 - Reinventing in the Age of AI | Nikki Barua
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Nikki Barua, Co-Founder of FlipWork, exploring her journey of reinvention, the challenges of navigating…
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SE03 E027 - The Importance of Integrity in Business | Todd James
In this engaging conversation, Todd James, Founder and CEO of Aurora Insights, shares his journey from leading AI initiatives in large corporations to starting…
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SE03 E026 - A bold vision to empowered young women in leadership | Sarah Jakle
In this conversation, Sarah Jakle, Founder & Executive Director at DemocraShe, shares her journey of creating a civic leadership training program for…
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SE03 E025 - Trusting Your Instincts | Larry Salazar
In this conversation, Larry Salazar, President and Co-founder of NestSTEPS, shares his journey from a passion for home ownership to creating a company that…
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SE03 E024 - Balancing Business and Family Life | Adam Spector
In this conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Adam Spector, Founder & CEO of Chore, discussing the inception of Chore, its mission to alleviate entrepreneurs…
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SE03 E023 -The Importance of Self-Love and Trust | Steve Rix
In this engaging conversation, Steve Rix, the CEO of Play Lab, shares his journey from personal struggles to creating a company that emphasizes the importance…
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SE03 E022 - Lessons from Life's Challenges | Jaclyn Orent
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Jaclyn Orent, CEO of Cultural Catalyst Network, who shares her journey of personal transformation and the…
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SE03 E021 - The Heart Behind Great Leadership | Hanna Bauer
What does it take to lead with both heart and excellence? In this inspiring episode of Opening Pathways, host Tom LeNoble sits down with leadership strategist…
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SE03 E020 - A Story of Courage and Purpose | Michelle Jewsbury
What happens when a survivor refuses to stay silent? In this powerful episode, Michelle Jewsbury shares her journey from surviving domestic violence to…
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SE03 E019 - Building Relationships in a Digital Age | David Perry
In this engaging conversation, David Perry shares his journey in communications and public relations, reflecting on the influences of his upbringing, the…
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SE03 E018 - Navigating Life Changes | Patty Aubery
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Patty Aubrey, a renowned executive coach and author, discussing her journey from corporate leadership to…
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SE03 E017 - The Role of Mistakes in Learning | Bill Liao
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble speaks with Bill Liao about his journey towards kindness, the importance of intersubjective actualization, and the…
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SE03 E016 - Leadership, Legacy & Learning to Say No | Ryan Vet
In this engaging conversation, Ryan Vet shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a keynote speaker and author. He discusses the importance of…
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SE03 E015 - Navigating Life's Challenges with Grace | Scott Doggett
In this conversation, Scott Doggett, Founder of the National Academy of Leadership Development, shares his journey from the hospitality industry to creating a…
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SE03 E014 - Leadership Lessons and Emotional Management | Logan Yonavjak
In this conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Logan Yonavjak, Co-Founder and CEO of Readiness Engine. They discuss the inception of Readiness Engine, Logan's…
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SE03 E013 - The Power of Community in Coaching | Adam Roach
In this engaging conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Adam Roach, Founder of I Love Coaching, exploring the profound journey that led Adam to create a…
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SE03 E012 - The Journey of a Woman in Tech | Audra Palakodety
In this conversation, Tom LeNoble interviews Audra Palakodety, COO of Apoorva, discussing her journey in the tech industry, the importance of personal values…
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SE03 E011 - From Self-Taught Coder to CEO | Amodhi Weeresinghe
In this insightful interview, Amodhi, Founder & CEO of Coura, shares her journey from self-taught coder to successful entrepreneur. She discusses the…
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SE03 E010 - Relationship with Risk and Taking Chances | Stan Gibson
In this insightful interview, Stan Gibson shares his journey from corporate leadership to personal growth and coaching. Discover how he navigated career…