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MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#47: Clarity Before Agreement: The Leadership Shift Most People Skip
Just Because They Said "Yes" Doesn't Mean They're Committed Ever left a meeting feeling aligned; only to watch momentum disappear days later? Agreement in the room does not guarantee execution outside the room. In this episode, we break down one of the most overlooked leadership gaps: the difference between agreement and true commitment. If your team nods along but struggles to follow through, this conversation will shift how you communicate vision forever. You'll learn: Why "Does that make sense?" is a weak leadership question How...
2026-02-23
53 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#46: Motivation vs. Transformation: Identity Is the Difference | Eric Pfeiffer, Tara LaFon Gooch & Dr. Grant Van Ulbrich
Motivation Starts It. Identity Sustains Transformation. Motivation feels good… But it doesn't last. It's a spark. A rush. A moment. And then life happens. If motivation alone were enough, we'd all already be living our best lives. In this powerful re-air of a GRASP Confidence podcast on the MPWR Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer is joined by Tara LaFon Gooch and Dr. Grant Van Ulbrich for a deep, honest, and practical discussion about what actually creates lasting transformation and why so many leaders, teams, and high performers stay stuck despite consuming en...
2026-02-16
1h 01
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#45: Why Self-Reliant Leaders Burn Out Without Warning
The Burnout Pattern Hiding Behind High Performance You're the one everyone depends on. The calm one. The capable one. The leader who always says, "I've got this." But what happens when strength stops being a choice and becomes an identity? In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, we explore the quiet, invisible cost of always being the strong one and why so many high-performing leaders burn out without ever seeing it coming. On the surface, self-reliance looks like confidence. Responsibility. Resilience. Leadership. But beneath it, pressure begins...
2026-02-09
37 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#44: Why Your Team Gets Quiet When You Walk In
Are They Underperforming…or Are You Over-Influencing? Have you ever walked into a meeting and felt the energy subtly change? The agenda stays the same—but suddenly people speak more carefully. Ideas slow down. Decisions start drifting toward you. To most leaders, this feels like respect. But what if it's actually hesitation—and what if your presence is the reason? As one powerful truth from this episode reveals: "Leadership presence is never neutral." In this episode of MPWR, Eric Pfeiffer and his co-host explore a leadership dynamic that quietly undermines team performance across indust...
2026-02-02
39 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#43: If They Keep Coming to You for Everything, This Is Why—and How to Fix It
Why does your team keep coming to you for every answer—and why does it feel so exhausting? In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, Eric and Dawn unpack one of the most subtle leadership traps: confusing helpfulness with effectiveness. When leaders default to solving problems, giving quick answers, and removing uncertainty, work may move faster in the moment—but long-term growth quietly stalls. This conversation explores why over-functioning leaders unintentionally create dependent teams, how certainty and responsibility migrate upward, and why many leaders become the bottleneck without realizing it. You'll hear why effi...
2026-01-26
41 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Chatting with Ag Leaders at the Bacon Bar & Brunch
On the latest Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with Indiana Ag Leaders about legislation impacting our farmers and rural Hoosiers during the recent "Bacon Bar & Brunch" event at the Indiana Statehouse. The event was hosted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership & Policy Committee. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
2026-01-24
38 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#42: What Got You Here Won't Get You There: The Shift Required for Your Next Level
You don't hit a plateau because you're failing; you hit it because you've outgrown the version of yourself that got you here. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, we unpack one of the most challenging truths in leadership, business, and personal growth: the habits, mindsets, and strategies that created your current success may now be the very things holding you back. This conversation explores the invisible ceilings leaders face when they rely on outdated patterns, over-optimize comfort, or mistake consistency for growth. The next level doesn't require more effort—it requires a sh...
2026-01-19
47 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#41: The Ripple Effects of Underdeveloped Leadership — Part 2
The Ripple Effects of Underdeveloped Leadership (Part 2) In Part 2 of this conversation, we go deeper into what really happens when leadership development stalls—and why the consequences rarely stay contained. Most leaders don't realize this until it's already shaping their teams: what goes undeveloped internally begins to ripple outward. Emotional intelligence gaps, unregulated stress, and inconsistent leadership behaviors quietly influence communication, trust, psychological safety, and culture. In this episode, we explore two critical ripple effects of underdeveloped leadership: Emotional Intelligence Gaps When leaders lack self-awareness and emotional regulation, teams fe...
2026-01-12
46 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#40: How Underdeveloped Leadership Spreads: From Your Inner World to Company Culture— Part 1
The Ripple Effects of Underdeveloped Leadership Most leadership breakdowns don't begin with obvious mistakes. They begin quietly—inside the leader. In this episode of MPWR, we explore a reality many leaders don't recognize until it's already shaping their culture, communication, and results: the ripple effects of underdeveloped leadership. Last week's conversation focused on what it feels like when leaders get stuck. This episode takes that insight further by examining what happens next—when internal tension, unaddressed growth edges, or outdated leadership strategies begin to move outward into the organization. These ripples often show up as comm...
2026-01-05
44 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#39: Why Leaders Feel Stuck And Why Pushing Harder Makes It Worse
Why Leaders Feel Stuck (And Why Pushing Harder Makes It Worse) There's a moment in leadership most leaders don't prepare for. You're experienced. Capable. Proven. The strategy is sound. The team is strong. And yet, progress feels heavier than it should. What once moved quickly now requires more effort. Decisions take longer. Momentum feels harder to sustain; not because you've lost discipline or drive, but because something deeper is shifting. For high-level leaders, the instinct is almost automatic: push harder. Apply more pressure. Increase output. Demand more from yourself and your...
2025-12-29
56 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#38: We Promote People Because They Perform But Rarely Prepare Them to Lead (And How to Fix It)
We promote people because they perform, but we rarely prepare them to lead. There's a quiet epidemic happening inside organizations—and it isn't burnout, turnover, or lack of talent. It's underdeveloped leadership. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, we unpack why high performers are so often promoted into leadership roles without the skills, tools, or support required to lead well—and why this gap doesn't always show up as failure right away. Instead, it hides behind busyness, temporary results, and "getting by" until pressure exposes the cracks. You'll hear why expe...
2025-12-22
39 min
GRASP Confidence | Personal Growth for Leaders and High Performers
#161: Transformation Over Motivation: How To Navigate Change With Confidence Featuring Eric Pfeiffer and Dr. Grant Van Ulbrich
Transformation Over Motivation, How Leaders Navigate Change With Eric Pfeiffer & Dr. Grant Van Ulbrich Motivation fades. Transformation lasts. In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with executive leadership coach Eric Pfeiffer and change leadership expert, Dr. Grant Van Ulbrich to explore why real leadership change doesn't come from hype, inspiration, or short-term motivation but from identity, responsibility, and disciplined action. This is a grounded, executive-level conversation for leaders who are tired of motivational noise and ready for sustainable transformation. Together, Eric, Tara and Dr...
2025-12-22
1h 02
The Uncommon Leader Podcast
Episode 197: What Got You Here Won't Get You There; However, Eric Pfeiffer Reveals Your Next Level of Growth
Growth rarely stalls because the team isn’t smart enough; it stalls because everyone is running a different playbook. We sit down with Eric Pfeiffer to explore a leadership operating system that replaces drama with trust and equips people to think clearly under pressure. Instead of chasing a new tactic for every fire drill, Eric shows how a compact set of tools can align how your team communicates, decides, and learns—so talent compounds and execution speeds up.We start with the hard truth about complacency and the “law of the lid”: organizations cap out where leaders stop gro...
2025-12-16
38 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#37: Leadership Hot Seat: Eric Answers Your Top Questions About Influence & Culture
Executive Q&A: Leading with Trust, Clarity, and Strategic Coaching In this executive-focused Q&A session, Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching, and Dawn Neldon, Director of Content, address some of the most pressing challenges facing today's senior leaders: earning trust, strengthening team alignment, and developing people to perform at a higher level. Together, they deliver an elevated conversation designed for CEOs, founders, and executives who are responsible for driving culture, shaping organizational performance, and leading through complexity. This episode provides strategic insight for leaders who understand that sustainable performance is created through people—not pressure. Eric an...
2025-12-15
52 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#36: Leadership Q&A Every High Performer Needs to Hear
The Questions That Build Better Leaders In this special Q&A episode of the MPWR Podcast, Eric and Dawn pull back the curtain on the real-world pressures leaders are facing today—and the practical tools they use to stay grounded, focused, and effective. This conversation goes deeper than the typical leadership advice. It's raw, honest, and rooted in lived experience from decades of coaching high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, and teams. Across fast-moving industries and unpredictable environments, leaders everywhere are asking the same urgent questions: How do I lead well when the weight fe...
2025-12-08
44 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#35: Grateful Leadership: The Evidence-Based Strategy That Builds Stronger Teams
How Gratitude Transforms Workplace Culture (Even Under Pressure) In today's episode of the MPWR Podcast, we explore one of the most underestimated yet transformational forces in leadership: gratitude. Not the soft, surface-level kind that shows up in holiday emails or employee appreciation week—but the kind of gratitude that shapes culture, stabilizes teams, and strengthens leaders under the real pressures of modern work. Leadership today is harder than ever. Expectations are higher, pressure is constant, and team dynamics shift faster than most leaders can keep up with. But research—and centuries of wisdom—reveal...
2025-12-01
37 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: A Conversation with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce
On the latest episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. They discuss how the USDA Farm Service Agency was impacted by the federal government shutdown. They also talk about disaster relief available to farmers, as well as benefits that producers are seeing from The One Big Beautiful Bill. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
2025-11-25
22 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#34: Inspiration Is Cheap: Why Most Leaders Never Transform (Until They Learn This)
Every leader loves the rush of inspiration — the conference high, the fresh vision, the notebook overflowing with ideas... But there's a reason most leaders never turn that spark into lasting transformation. In this powerful episode of the MPWR Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer and Dawn Neldon reveal the uncomfortable truth: Inspiration feels like progress, but without the right system, it changes nothing. If you've ever wondered why brilliant ideas never make it past Monday, why teams experience "idea fatigue," or why the motivation that felt electric on Day 1 disappears by Day 5, th...
2025-11-25
38 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#33: The Silent Contract: The Hidden Agreements That Undermine Great Leaders
🎙️ The Silent Contract: How Unspoken Expectations Derail Leadership Every leader has signed a contract they never knew existed. It's not written on paper or sealed with ink — it's written in assumptions, expectations, and silent frustrations. This week on the MPWR Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer and Director of Content, Dawn Neldon dive deep into one of the most overlooked dynamics in leadership: the silent contract — those unspoken agreements we subconsciously make with our teams, colleagues, and even ourselves that quietly shape every interaction and often lead to miscommunication, disappointment, and burnout. We call them "contracts" because that's exactly w...
2025-11-17
47 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#32: Leading Under Pressure: Staying Grounded When Everything Around You Isn't
"Pressure doesn't create character — it exposes it." Those eight words set the tone for one of the most powerful conversations of the season. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, Dawn Neldon and Eric Pfeiffer unpack what it truly means to lead when everything around you feels like it's falling apart. We've all been there — the deadlines are stacking, the people around you are burning out, and the world feels louder and heavier than ever. Most people can lead when things are calm, but real leadership is revealed in the moments when the nois...
2025-11-10
49 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#31: Winning the War Within: How Great Leaders Conquer Resistance
Every leader knows the pain of resistance. It's the pushback from your team, the friction of a tough decision, the tension in high-stakes conversations. But what if the hardest resistance you face… isn't out there? What if it's the voice that says "wait" when you're called to move? What if it's the hesitation that whispers, "you're not ready yet"? And what if your biggest obstacle to leading powerfully is the silent war inside your own mind? This episode takes you into the most overlooked battlefield of leadership: the one within.
2025-11-03
42 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#30: How Avoiding Accountability Erodes Confidence, Culture, and Connection
It's one of those words that makes most of us cringe. It sounds heavy, uncomfortable, and often feels like punishment. Whether it's calling out mistakes, confronting misalignment, or holding ourselves to higher standards, accountability can taste like bad medicine. But what if that "medicine" is exactly what heals broken trust, disconnection, and underperformance; both in leadership and in life? In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, host Eric Pfeiffer dives deep into why we avoid accountability, what it costs us when we do, and how facing it head-on transforms our relationships, organizations, and...
2025-10-27
32 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#29: Scaling Through People: The Secret to Sustainable Leadership Growth
Most leaders dream of growth; more influence, more impact, more results. But here's the truth: the greatest leaders don't just grow themselves. They multiply growth through others. In this transformative episode, we uncover the mindset and habits that distinguish incremental leaders from exponential ones. It's a conversation about coaching leadership—what it truly means to stop being the only problem-solver in the room and start building others to rise with you. The dialogue opens with a simple yet powerful premise: "As leaders, by becoming coaching leaders and multiplying our ability through others, we be...
2025-10-20
26 min
The Steve Gruber Show
Eric Pfeiffer | Washington Gridlock Hurts America’s Farmers
Steve talks with Eric Pfeiffer, News Director at Michigan AG Today, about how the government shutdown is hitting America’s farmers hard. With the USDA effectively silenced, farmers are left without critical reports, guidance, and support programs, creating uncertainty across the agricultural industry. They discuss how this impacts crop planning, pricing, and rural economies, and what it reveals about how disconnected Washington has become from the people who feed the nation. Pfeiffer and Gruber dig into the real-world consequences of political gridlock for farmers who can’t afford to wait.
2025-10-16
07 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: INFB's Legislative Priorities
On the latest episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with Katie Nelson, Indiana Farm Bureau’s new Executive Director of Public Policy, as she shares INFB’s legislative priorities for 2026. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
2025-10-15
28 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#28: When Your Role Outpaces Your Support System: Five Rules That Strengthen Leadership
The Hidden Cost of Success Leadership can be crowded — yet isolating. You can be surrounded by people all day and still feel completely alone. It's one of the most overlooked truths in leadership: the higher you rise, the fewer true peers you have. Decisions get heavier. The stakes get higher. And the space for authenticity gets smaller. In this episode of The MPWR Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching, and co-host Dawn Neldon explore the unseen cost of leadership success — isolation — and how to overcome it through trust, vulnerability, and connection. "We...
2025-10-10
33 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#27: Decision Fatigue: Why Leaders Feel Drained & How to Get Your Energy Back
Leadership isn't just about vision and strategy; it's about decisions. Hundreds of them. Every single day. Hundreds of them. Every single day. As Eric puts it in this episode, "Leadership is full of decisions. The higher you go, the more decisions you feel responsible for." Big or small, these choices stack up like invisible weights on a leader's shoulders. One or two are manageable, but when they come one after another, hour after hour, they can leave even the most seasoned executive drained, frustrated, and overwhelmed. This is decision fatigue, and...
2025-10-06
34 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#26: Availability ≠ Effectiveness: Rethinking Leadership Boundaries
We think the more we take on, the more valuable we are but the opposite is true. Without boundaries, we don't multiply our leadership; we dilute it. Leadership today often feels like an endless cycle of demands, meetings, and obligations. Every opportunity looks important, every request feels urgent, and before we know it, we're saying "yes" to everything and everyone. But what if all those yeses are quietly destroying our effectiveness, draining our energy, and diminishing the very leadership we're trying so hard to embody? In this episode of the MPWR...
2025-09-29
35 min
GRASP Confidence | Personal Growth for Leaders and High Performers
#142: Upgrade Your Leadership: Confidence, Trust, and Becoming a Leader Worth Following With Eric Pfeiffer
What if leadership isn't about titles, authority, or control but about upgrading the very system that powers everything you do? In this episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Eric Pfeiffer, author of Upgrade Your Leadership: 8 Foundational Tools to Overcome Drama, Build Trust, and Thrive Under Pressure. Eric believes that most leaders aren't failing because of a lack of intelligence or strategy—they're failing because they're running outdated leadership operating systems. And just like a smartphone that can't keep up without upgrades, leaders who fail to upgrade get stuck, stagnant, and ineffective....
2025-09-29
52 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#25: The Productivity Pendulum: Why Leaders Struggle and the Rhythm That Restores Balance
How Do Leaders Escape the Productivity Pendulum and Create Lasting Rhythms? Leadership at the highest levels doesn't fail because of lack of ambition, talent, or even vision. It falters because of pace. In this powerful episode of the MPWR Podcast, we explore the hidden trap we call the productivity pendulum; the relentless swing between overdrive and shutdown that silently drains leaders, undermines teams, and slowly erodes organizational health. As one CEO listener put it after hearing this discussion: "I realized I've been running with my hair on...
2025-09-22
41 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#24: Control vs. Trust: The Leap That Changes Everything
What if the very thing you think keeps you safe is what's actually holding you back? In this transformative episode of the GRASP Confidence podcast, we dive deep into one of the most universal internal battles we face: the tug-of-war between control and trust. Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or simply navigating the uncertainty of life, this episode will challenge the way you see safety, success, and surrender. We've been taught to equate control with strength—managing every detail, predicting every outcome, and holding on tightly to what we know. Bu...
2025-09-15
46 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#23: Lonely at the Top? Overcoming Leadership Burnout and Isolation
Feeling the Weight of Leadership: Why Going It Alone Leads to Burnout Leadership is rewarding but it can also feel unbearably heavy. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, we dive into the hidden cost of leadership: the loneliness that comes when we try to carry it all ourselves. From decision-making and conflict to team dynamics and future planning, leaders often fall into the trap of believing they must hold everything together on their own. That mindset not only exhausts us, it diminishes the potential of the very teams we're trying to lead. If you've...
2025-09-08
34 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#22: Stuck in Self-Doubt? How to Lead with Lasting Confidence
Stuck in Self-Doubt? How to Lead with Lasting Confidence Imposter syndrome doesn't discriminate. It doesn't matter how high you climb or how much you achieve — self-doubt still finds a way in. In fact, 71% of U.S. CEOs admit to experiencing imposter syndrome (Korn Ferry, 2024). If the very people running billion-dollar companies struggle with insecurity, then maybe it's time we stop seeing it as a weakness and start recognizing it as part of the human condition. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, we pull back the curtain on what it looks like to lead while wr...
2025-09-01
33 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#21: Why Inconsistency Drains Your Influence and How to Stop It
Are You Losing Influence Because of Inconsistency? Here's How to Rebuild Trust. Every leader wants to be trusted. But trust isn't built on charisma, strategy, or even vision alone. It's built on consistency, the daily patterns and signals that tell people you are reliable, predictable, and worth following. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, we dig into a leadership trap that is both common and costly: inconsistency. It doesn't always look like a failure or a blow-up moment. In fact, it's far more subtle—and that's why it's so dangerous. Influence isn't lo...
2025-08-25
37 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
The Indiana Rural Caucus
On the latest episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with State Rep. Beau Baird, State Sen. Gary Byrne, and State Sen. Jean Leising about the issues impacting Indiana’s farmers and rural Hoosiers that were discussed during the 2025 Rural Caucus meeting last week during the Indiana State Fair. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
2025-08-18
30 min
Unscripted w/ Micah Beckwith
Eric Pfeiffer #17
Welcome to Unscripted with Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith! Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith sits down with Eric Pfeiffer of Hoosier Ag Today. Pfeiffer is the president of Hoosier Ag Today which currently has 75 radio stations broadcasting its programs. In addition, Hoosier Ag Today operates a multi-media website, mobile app, multiple social media platforms and publishes a daily e-mail newsletter.
2025-08-18
31 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#20: Giving Feedback with Confidence (Without Burning Bridges)
When was the last time you avoided giving someone feedback because you didn't want to hurt their feelings? In this episode of MPWR, we delve into the quiet cost of avoiding feedback and how it shapes or fractures workplace relationships. You'll hear thought-provoking moments like: "It felt easier to stay silent than risk rocking the boat," one guest admits—only to realize later that "that silence spoke louder than any words ever could." We explore how this hesitation erodes confidence, stalls growth, and breeds misunderstanding. Bu...
2025-08-18
38 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#19: When Your Stress Becomes Their Problem — How Leaders Can Stop the Spillover
Is your stress quietly sabotaging your team's performance? Stress at the top doesn't stay at the top. It moves — quietly and powerfully — through every layer of your organization. It trickles down into tense boardroom conversations, subtle shifts in team morale, and even the unspoken undercurrents that define your company culture. One raised eyebrow in a meeting can create hesitation. One clipped response can send ripples of uncertainty through an entire department. In this candid MPWR episode, we unpack what happens when leaders unconsciously let stress leak onto others — and how those micro-moments, repeated over t...
2025-08-11
39 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#18: The Psychology of Micromanagement: Fear, Control, and Leadership Failure
You've heard the word micromanagement tossed around in leadership circles. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself: What's underneath it? In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, host Eric Pfeiffer peels back the layers of control, fear, and trust that define modern leadership. This isn't a surface-level chat about delegation; it's a deep dive into the emotional and psychological drivers behind micromanagement. At the heart of micromanagement is something most leaders rarely admit: the fear of letting go. Fear of losing relevance. Fear of mistakes. Fear that if we loosen...
2025-08-04
36 min
The Tyler Dickerhoof Show
EP212 - Why Traditional Leadership Fails: Eric Pfeiffer's Bold Insights
Join Tyler Dickerhoof and Eric Pfeiffer as they delve into the transformative journey of leadership through personal growth and authenticity. Discover how embracing vulnerability and doing the hard work can lead to profound insights and stronger connections. Eric shares his experiences and the lessons learned from his own path, offering valuable takeaways for leaders at any stage. Don't miss this engaging conversation that challenges conventional leadership norms and inspires a deeper understanding of what it means to lead with impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-07-30
1h 17
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#17: Out of the Fog: Regaining Clarity, Confidence, and Direction in Leadership
Why Do Great Leaders Still Feel Lost? And What to Do When You're Stuck in the Fog On this episode of the MPWR Podcast, host Eric Pfeiffer dives into one of the most overlooked but transformative leadership tools: personal clarity. You can have the team, the talent, and the strategy but if you're unclear on who you are, where you're going, and why it matters, everything starts to shake. Your confidence, communication, and connection all depend on your internal alignment. "Leadership clarity isn't just about what you're trying to...
2025-07-28
32 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#16: Reignite Alignment When Your Team Feels Disengaged (Without Starting Over)
You've checked all the boxes as a leader but your team still feels disconnected. Why? You've done everything "right." You've cast a compelling vision, clarified your values, and set measurable goals. You've had the meetings. You've checked in. You've even communicated expectations with precision. But somehow—your team still feels… off. Disengaged. Maybe even resistant. If you've ever found yourself wondering why your team isn't keeping pace—or worse, why they seem checked out—this episode is for you. In this power-packed conversation, we dive deep into one of the most frustrat...
2025-07-21
29 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#15: Dodging Difficult Conversations? Here's What It's Really Costing You
We think silence keeps the peace but sometimes, silence is the most destructive lie we tell. Welcome to The MPWR Podcast with Eric Pfeiffer, where real leadership means having the conversations others won't. This episode tackles one of the most universal yet avoided challenges in leadership, work, and life: avoiding hard conversations. We've all done it; biting our tongues, walking on eggshells, telling ourselves it's "not worth it" or "not the right time." But what is this really costing us? "Avoidance feels safe in the moment, but it's expensive...
2025-07-14
25 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#14: Leading When You're Triggered: Mastering Emotional Hijacks
How Do You Lead When You're Triggered? We've all been there: the meeting turns tense, someone pushes your buttons, your heart rate spikes and before you know it, you're reacting in a way you regret. But here's the truth: "Emotional reactivity doesn't disqualify us as leaders. Avoiding it does." In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most overlooked leadership challenges: how to lead when you're emotionally triggered. ✅ Learn why emotional intelligence isn't about never getting upset but recognizing when you're hi...
2025-07-07
30 min
The Place to Be: A Seinfeld Podcast
Episode 178 - Dedee Pfeiffer Interview
In this episode, Adam and Eric interview Dedee Pfeiffer. Dedee played Victoria in the classic season 5 episode “The Opposite.” If you have any questions or comments , feel free to email us at theplacetobeseinfeld@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at The Place to Be: A Seinfeld Podcast, Twitter @tptbseinfeld, and Instagram @theplacetobe.podcast.
2025-07-03
1h 05
The Place to Be: A Seinfeld Podcast
Dedee Pfeiffer Interview
In this episode, Adam and Eric interview Dedee Pfeiffer. Dedee played Victoria in the classic season 5 episode “The Opposite.” If you have any questions or comments , feel free to email us at theplacetobeseinfeld@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at The Place to Be: A Seinfeld Podcast, Twitter @tptbseinfeld, and Instagram @theplacetobe.podcast.
2025-07-03
1h 05
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#13: From Tools to Transformation: How to Move from Learning to Leading
At some point, every leader faces the same question: Am I actually applying what I know? Welcome to a new chapter of the MPWR Podcast. This episode isn't just a continuation, it's a turning point. If you've been with us through Season 1, you've walked through our core leadership toolkit—practical, powerful tools designed to help you lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. But today, we take things a step further. Because leadership doesn't stop at learning, it begins when you live what you've learned. In this transformative episode, your hosts reflect on...
2025-06-30
15 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#12: Why Teams Drift Without Clear Expectations: The Power of the Radical Minimum Standard
Is your team underperforming but you're not sure why? If you've ever felt like your people are capable but still missing the mark, this episode may offer the leadership lens you didn't know you needed. In this episode, host Eric Pfeiffer is joined once again by Director of Content, Dawn Neldon to explore one of the most misunderstood gaps in team performance: the gap between assumed expectations and actual clarity. The culprit? A lack of what they call the Radical Minimum Standard or RMS. What is the Radical Minimum Standard? It's a practical...
2025-06-23
40 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#11: Why Success Feels Empty Without These 5 Forms of Capital
Is it possible to have success and still feel like something's missing? If you've ever hit a milestone and felt more empty than accomplished… this episode will strike a chord. In this episode, host Eric Pfeiffer takes us deep into a transformational conversation about the 5 Capitals—a framework that redefines what real success looks like. Drawing from leadership coaching, personal development, and spiritual alignment, Eric unpacks why so many high-performers feel out of sync, even when everything on paper looks perfect. What are the 5 Capitals? They're not just financial. Eric explores five...
2025-06-16
39 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#10: The Productivity Pendulum: Why Most Leaders Swing Between Chaos and Clarity
Are you caught in the constant swing between hustle and exhaustion? You're not alone. In this episode we will discuss The Productivity Pendulum, host Eric Pfeiffer—leadership coach, speaker, and author dives into one of the most overlooked cycles plaguing today's leaders: the trap of unsustainable productivity. We live in a world that celebrates burnout as a badge of honor. But what if the real power isn't in doing more but in aligning with your natural rhythm? In this powerful solo episode, Eric unpacks: Why the modern leader's productivity model is br...
2025-06-09
41 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#9: The Real Reason Your Team Feels Stuck (And How to Move Them Forward)
The Real Reason Your Team Feels Stuck (And How to Move Them Forward) It's one of the most frustrating experiences for any leader: your team isn't progressing the way you hoped. Deadlines are missed. Initiative is lacking. Team members seem stuck—spinning their wheels, underdelivering, or repeatedly asking for help. And you start to wonder, Are they just not cut out for this? But what if the real problem isn't a lack of talent or motivation… but a misalignment in how they're being led? In this game-changing episode, Eric Pfeiffer teams up w...
2025-06-02
51 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#8: Leadership Isn't One-Size-Fits-All—Here's What Actually Works
Leadership Isn't One-Size-Fits-All: How to Adapt Your Style to Develop Others It may come as a surprise, but the way most leaders show up is more habitual than intentional. They lead the way they were led. They rely on instinct, default patterns, or inherited behaviors—often without realizing it. They lean into what's comfortable, not always what's effective. But here's the reality: leadership is not one-size-fits-all—especially in today's fast-evolving, multigenerational, and values-driven workplace. If you're leading everyone the same way, chances are you're not actually leading them at all. In this transformative epis...
2025-05-26
37 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#7: The Leadership Blindspot Killing Your Culture: Lack of Trust
The Leadership Blindspot Killing Your Culture: Lack of Trust You can have a flawless strategy, polished systems, and clearly defined roles—but if your team doesn't trust you, none of it matters. Trust is the oxygen of leadership. Without it, culture suffocates, engagement plummets, and performance flatlines. In this eye-opening episode, Eric Pfeiffer is joined once again by Director of Content, Dawn Neldon to explore a crisis that's often overlooked—especially in high-performing organizations: the slow erosion of trust. Beneath the surface of strong KPIs and fast growth, many leaders unknowingly lead teams that...
2025-05-19
35 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#6: The #1 Mistake Companies Make—Planning Products Over People
The #1 Mistake Companies Make—Planning Products Over People It's a painful truth: most organizations spend more time planning their next product launch than they do preparing their next generation of leaders. And the cost? Burnout. High turnover. Stalled growth. Talented team members walking out the door because they feel unseen, unsupported, and underdeveloped. In this powerful episode, Eric Pfeiffer is joined by our Director of Content, Dawn Neldon to uncover the silent crisis happening inside boardrooms and breakrooms alike. Together, they reveal the biggest mistake companies make—prioritizing deliverables over development—and how this o...
2025-05-12
31 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#5: Stalled Progress? Here's the Leadership Framework That Unlocks Growth
Stalled Progress? Here's the Leadership Framework That Unlocks Growth Every leader wants a high-performing team—but what if your team isn't showing up the way you expect? What if motivation is low, accountability is missing, or your culture feels out of sync? In this powerful episode, we unpack the real (and often overlooked) reasons why teams underperform—and it might surprise you. It's not always about the people. Often, it's about the environment you've created, the expectations you've set (or haven't), and the leadership patterns that are unknowingly holding your team back. A...
2025-05-05
42 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#4: The Kairos Circle: A New Blueprint for Resilient Leadership
The Kairos Circle: A New Blueprint for Resilient Leadership In a world where 65% of leaders report experiencing burnout symptoms, leading to decreased productivity and higher turnover rates, and with global employee engagement declining from 23% to 21% in 2024, the need for effective leadership frameworks has never been more critical. In this episode, hosts Eric Pfeiffer and Dawn Neldon delve into the Kairos Circle—a transformative framework designed to help leaders pause, process, and pivot during defining moments. They explore how this approach can turn obstacles into opportunities for growth, fostering resilience and adaptability in leadership.
2025-04-28
34 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
Property Taxes, Budget, Water, & More as Statehouse Session Winds Down
Eric Pfeiffer is joined by Steve Howell from Indiana Corn & Soy, Andy Tauer from Indiana Farm Bureau, and Josh Trenary from Indiana Pork to discuss multiple ag issues at the Statehouse as the 2025 Indiana legislative session winds down. They dive into SB1 and what it means for farmers, the budget, the water bill that Gov. Braun recently signed (SB28), and more. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
2025-04-24
49 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#3: The EQ Matrix: How Self-Awareness Transforms Leadership
The EQ Matrix: How Self-Awareness Transforms Leadership What really separates powerful leaders from those who crumble under pressure? It's not strategy—it's emotional intelligence. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, hosts Eric Pfeiffer and Dawn break down the EQ Matrix, a transformative framework for turning self-awareness into your greatest leadership superpower. From navigating chaos with composure to recognizing emotional blind spots before they sabotage your influence, this conversation will challenge how you see yourself and your role as a leader. Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is responsible for nearly 90% of what sets high pe...
2025-04-22
29 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#2: The Ownership Shift: How To Stop Blaming and Start Leading
Blame is easy. Ownership is transformational What separates good leaders from great ones? It's not charisma, intelligence, or even experience. It's ownership. In this episode of the MPWR Podcast, host Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching, is joined by Dawn Neldon, Director of Content, to explore the crucial shift from blame to responsibility—why it's hard, how it changes everything, and what tools you need to lead with confidence under pressure. Most people don't naturally start with ownership. When things go wrong, the default response is to blame circumstances, systems, or pe...
2025-04-22
22 min
MPWR Podcast | Become The Leader YOU Want To Follow
#1: Upgrade Your Leadership Operating System: The Secret to Leading Under Pressure
The best leaders don't just learn, they upgrade how they lead! Welcome to the MPWR Podcast, where leadership is redefined—not as a title or position, but as your daily influence and impact. I'm your host, Eric Pfeiffer, CEO of MPWR Coaching. In this episode, I'm joined by Dawn Neldon, our Director of Content as we explore what truly separates thriving leaders from those who crumble under pressure. We're pulling back the curtain on why traditional leadership development often falls short—and what to do about it. You'll learn why simply reading books and...
2025-04-22
17 min
Agbioscience
346. Hoosier Ag Today’s Eric Pfeiffer on market turbulence, trade wars + the need for a Farm Bill to make plans for the future
The year 2025 is poised to be an interesting one for agbioscience. Venture capital inflows from 2023 to 2024 are roughly flat according to Crop Life, the production cost of corn and soybeans remains roughly in line or slightly below market price and the turbulence around global trade and what tariffs could mean leave an uncertain operating market for what could be ahead. Joining us today is Hoosier Ag Today president, Eric Pfeiffer, to make sense of what’s ahead. We get into: The current perspective of the farmer, their natural optimism and knowing the challenges that lie ahea...
2025-02-10
24 min
Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast
Eric Pfeiffer Reveals the One Thing Holding You Back From Success
In this episode, I sit down with Eric Pfeiffer, executive coach and founder of MPWR Coaching, to talk about what it really takes to get unstuck and step into the driver's seat of your life. 🚀 We explore:✅ The limiting beliefs that hold people back✅ The difference between good suffering vs. bad suffering in personal growth✅ Why most people consume self-improvement content but never change✅ How to build a leadership operating system that actually works If you’re ready to stop waiting for life to change and start making it happen—this episode is for...
2025-02-01
36 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
The Federal Dietary Guidelines an 'Unhinged' Attack on Beef
Beef is under attack again at the federal level! Brian Shuter and Hannah Gee from the Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Sigrid Johannes, Director of Government Affairs from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, join Eric Pfeiffer to discuss how "scientists" aren't following the science when it comes to putting forward recommendations for the Federal Dietary Guidelines. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance with support from Indiana Farm Bureau and Beck's Hybrids.
2024-12-04
56 min
The Idea Climbing Podcast
How You Can Become a Lifelong Learner with Eric Pfeiffer
Everyone can be and probably should be a lifelong learner; that practice can change the course of your life. I discuss how and why to do that in this episode with my guest, Eric Pfeiffer. Eric is the founder and CEO of MPWR Coaching. Eric has been in the leadership development space for over 15 years, having helped build a multi-million-dollar coaching business and trained over 150 coaches worldwide. Eric says becoming a lifelong learner didn’t start early enough in his career. In his twenties and even into his early thirties he felt...
2024-11-20
23 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
Election Recap With Chuck Conner & John Ketzenberger
Former USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner and former Statehouse journalist John Ketzenberger join the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast to recap both the national and statewide election results and what they mean for ag policy. Steve Howell, policy guy for the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance, and HAT's Eric Pfeiffer weigh in as well on what might happen with the Farm Bill, tax policy, and political appointments. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn and Soybean policy membership organizations with support from Indiana Farm Bureau and Beck's Hybrids.
2024-11-08
1h 04
Leadership on the Rocks
#78 Thriving as a Leader Under Pressure with Eric Pfeiffer
In today’s episode we talked with Business coach, author and entrepreneur Eric Pfeiffer, about how to operate well as a leader despite the increasing pressure leaders face. Key Concepts: Control Your Response Leaders can’t control everything around them, but they can control how they respond. Shifting mindset and behavior internally is key to thriving amidst chaos. You Are the Change Culture change starts with you. Dysfunction in teams often mirrors areas for personal growth in leaders. Leading change means taking ownership and setting the example. Learning to Learn Adopting a growth mindset isn’t enough...
2024-11-06
50 min
The Manage 2 Win Podcast
#242 – Unlocking Leadership Potential with Eric Pfeiffer
Do you find leadership to be hard? Do you struggle as a leader? Eric Pfeiffer, author of Transform your Trajectory and Leadership Gravitas and CEO of MPWR Coaching joins David to share his personal experience on the difficulties leaders face on a daily basis and how he helps others achieve success. Eric founded MPWR Coaching to expand his efforts to unlock leaders' potential so they can increase confidence, overcome blind spots, and experience breakthroughs. Join us to hear Eric's story on what led him to help businesses unlock their potential. This enabl...
2024-10-31
35 min
You’re the Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership and Team Development for Managers and Team Leaders
Is Your Workplace Toxic? Learn to Recognize and Overcome Toxicity With Eric Pfeiffer
Hey Friends!This week's guest is Eric PfeifferIn this episode we discuss: Recognizing systemic issues in the workplaceDefining your leadership cultureUnique approaches to human development Eric has empowered thousands of leaders worldwide to become the best leaders of themselves and others. He believes the best leaders are made, not born, and anyone can become a great leader. Eric founded MPWR Coaching to expand his efforts of unlocking leaders' potential so they can grow their organizations and teams in new, never-imagined ways. You can find Eric on his website
2024-10-24
50 min
The Communicative Leader
The Path to Leadership Mastery: A Conversation with Eric Pfeiffer, a Seasoned Leadership Coach & Author
Send a textOn today's episode of The Communicative Leader, Eric Pfeiffer, a seasoned leadership coach and author join us. Eric Pfeiffer shares his background in leadership coaching and the challenges he faced in becoming an effective leader. He discusses the need for a leadership operating system that bridges the gap between theory and practice.We discuss the challenges leaders face in creating a positive culture and addresses the common struggles leaders encounter. We also touch on the role of non-leadership employees in maintaining culture and offers insights on how to support and e...
2024-10-21
55 min
Bourbon & Business
Episode 86 - Eric Pfeiffer - unlock the potential
Send a textIn this episode, Tyler and Dakota sit down with Eric Pfeiffer, Founder and CEO of MPWR Coaching! Listen to Eric's story of how his Pastor heart influenced his coaching ability!Also featured in this episode is a bottle of Old Tub! How good was it for $15? Listen in to find out!Be sure to follow us on Instagram @bourbonandbusinesspodcastAnd our LinkedIn page at “Bourbon and Business Podcast”
2024-10-17
31 min
STaR Coach Show
413: Upgrade Your Leadership Operating System with Eric Pfeiffer
Does your leadership operating system need an upgrade? We often upgrade the operating systems on our phones and computers, but what about our leadership style? Today’s guest joins us from San Diego to discuss upgrading your leadership operating system. Join us to learn more!Eric Pfeiffer is a co-founder and senior consultant at MPWR Coaching, focusing on executive coaching, team coaching, and leadership development. Eric has empowered thousands of leaders worldwide to become the best leaders of themselves and others, and he believes that the best leaders are made, not born. He founded MPWR Coaching to ex...
2024-10-09
41 min
The Uncommon Leader Podcast
Transforming Leadership through Purpose with Eric Pfeiffer
Can rediscovering your purpose transform your leadership and life? Join our conversation with Eric Pfeiffer, a and author of "Transform Your Trajectory," as he recounts a life-altering event from his infancy that instilled in him a profound sense of purpose. Eric's father's desperate prayers and his unexpected recovery have shaped his unique approach to leadership, infusing it with a deep sense of mission. Listen as we discuss practical strategies that can help you reconnect with your purpose and elevate your personal and professional life to new heights.In this episode, we examine the underlying role of faith...
2024-09-16
40 min
One Starfish with Angela Bradford
Unlocking your potential with Eric Pfeiffer
Eric Pfeiffer is the founder and CEO of MPWR Coaching. Eric has been in the leadership development space for over 15 years, having helped build a multi-million dollar coaching business and trained over 150 coaches worldwide. He founded MPWR Coaching in 2019 to expand his efforts to unlock leaders' potential so they can grow their organizations and teams in new, never-imagined ways. He is known for creating one of the only Leadership Operating Systems available today, which empowers the true engine of any business - its people. He has published two life-transforming books: Leadership Gravitas and Transform Your Trajectory, each introducing simple...
2024-09-09
27 min
How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast
Emotional Intelligence, Insecurities, and the Journey of Growth with Eric Pfeiffer of MPWR Coaching - RECAST
In Episode 153, we are going way back to the first half of our first season and recasting one of our most impactful and most downloaded interviews. In this conversation, Eric Pfeiffer, Founder and Senior Consultant of MPWR Coaching and Collegiate Soccer Player, talks with Phil about emotional intelligence, dealing with insecurities, self-love, permission to fail, the journey of growth, conflict resolution, and much more. Specifically, he discusses: · His story and how his experience playing soccer intersects with other areas of his life and leadership (3:25) · Emotional intelligence and why it is critical to success in soccer and leading...
2024-09-05
59 min
Small Steps Big Wins©
Eric Pfeiffer: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential | Small Steps Big Wins with Sue Saller E 149
Unlocking Leadership Potential with Eric Pfeiffer: A Journey of Self-Awareness and Emotional IntelligenceIn this enlightening episode, we are joined by Eric Pfeiffer, an accomplished author, coach, and founder of MPWR Coaching, who shares his in-depth journey in leadership development spanning over 15 years. Eric delves into the pivotal moments that inspired him to start his own coaching business, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and continuous personal growth. He discusses the impact of his mentor, the lessons learned from both success and failures, and introduces key concepts from his books 'Leadership Gravitas' and 'Transform Your Trajectory'. Eric emphasizes the...
2024-09-03
59 min
Horizon Search
From $50k To $1M, Leadership Coach Shares His Stories & Lessons - Eric Pfeiffer | Horizon Search 98
Eric Pfeiffer is a leader and leadership coach.He's working with top companies worldwide.He scaled his coaching business from $50k to $1M in 7 years.He shared transformational stories and lessons he learned on his journey. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:26 What's Empowered Coaching And How I Got Into This08:08 The Most Common Problem Of Bad Leaders09:33 Leadership Is Not Taught In Schools10:07 The Biggest Problem: I've Always Done It This Way13:16 We Are All Leaders In Some Way16:53 Ask For Help, You Can't Do Everything Alone21:56 The Best Solution...
2024-08-16
34 min
The Audacious Living Podcast
Eric Pfeiffer's Guide to Unbeatable Leadership Skills
In this insightful podcast episode, Eric Pfeiffer, an experienced leadership coach and author, delves into the core skills needed for personal growth and impactful leadership. Starting with self-awareness, Eric stresses the importance of honesty, humility, and self-love in transforming one's leadership journey. He shares valuable insights on how these simple yet challenging practices can lead to significant growth and development in all areas of life. Discover Eric's journey into coaching, his mentorship experiences, and how he found a profound love for coaching leaders towards achieving their full potential. Gain valuable tips on becoming a better leader, influencing...
2024-08-14
47 min
The Abundance Journey: Accelerating Revenue With An Abundance Mindset
Abundance Through Leadership with Eric Pfeiffer
Dive deep into the concept of abundance through leadership with the incredible Eric Pfeiffer, founder and CEO of MPWR Coaching. Known for his revolutionary leadership development techniques, Eric has spent over 15 years helping leaders unlock their potential and grow their organizations in unimaginable ways. Get ready to be inspired by Eric’s journey, insights, and practical advice on how to show up as your best self in every aspect of life. Here is just a tiny bit of what you’ll learn from this episode: 1. How to Access Abundance in Every Situatio...
2024-08-08
50 min
Healthcare Leadership Excellence
Episode 97: Leadership Operating System with Eric Pfeiffer
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I interview Eric Pfeiffer, a seasoned leadership coach with a unique perspective on leadership development. Eric shares his journey from a young professional struggling with personal baggage and leadership challenges to becoming a respected mentor and coach. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the need for leaders to upgrade their "leadership operating system."Eric's approach centers around simple, visual tools that help leaders diagnose their strengths and weaknesses, ultimately guiding them to become better versions of themselves. He draws parallels between these tools and the operating systems...
2024-08-05
39 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
Lost Farmland, Property Taxes with Indiana Farm Bureau
Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer sits down with Indiana Farm Bureau Vice President Kendell Culp and their Executive Director of Public Policy Andy Tauer to discuss the recent report from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture on lost farmland in Indiana and to discuss what will likely be the number one issue at the Indiana Statehouse this upcoming legislative session- property taxes! The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance.
2024-07-31
32 min
The Art of Connecting
Live Courageously with Eric Pfeiffer
This is the Business for Baddies podcast and I am Sabrina Suarez, pronouns she/her. I am a licensed therapist, coach, digital marketer, author, and overall creative!Business for Baddies is where badass business owners give listeners a sneak peak into the behind-the-scenes of business building, sharing what has really worked and really not worked for them in an effort to normalize the struggle and let you learn from our lived experience.Whether you're a seasoned business baddie or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, we’re here to guide yo...
2024-07-24
34 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
A Hoosier Advocating for Fair Trade at NCGA
Indiana native Nancy Martinez joins Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer and Steve Howell from the Indiana Corn Growers Association for this edition of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast to discuss trade. Martinez is Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology for the National Corn Growers Association based in Washington, D.C. Martinez discusses the latest on the Mexico-U.S. biotech corn ban and the USMCA dispute panel as well as ongoing investigations by the U.S. Department of Commerce into tariffs on phosphates and 2,4-D that are passing increased costs on to farmers. Martinez was a 10-year 4-H member from...
2024-07-16
40 min
The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland
Be the Leader in Your Life | Eric Pfeiffer
Introducing Eric Pfeiffer, the visionary founder and CEO of MPWR Coaching. With over 15 years of experience in the leadership development space, Eric has made a significant impact by helping build a multi-million dollar coaching business and training over 150 coaches worldwide. In 2019, he took his passion for unlocking leaders’ potential to new heights by establishing MPWR Coaching. Eric’s mission is clear – to empower leaders to grow their organizations and teams in ways they never imagined possible. Renowned for his creation of the groundbreaking Leadership Operating Systems, Eric understands that the true engine of any business lies within its people. His tw...
2024-07-01
44 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
Biofuels, Property Taxes, & Other Priorities for IN Soybean Growers
Farmers Joe Stoller and Kevin Cox with the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Steve Howell, Senior Director of Industry Affairs for ISA, join host Eric Pfeiffer to discuss policy priorities for soybean growers like biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel, property taxes, trade, and others. We also discuss some upcoming events that you won't want to miss!
2024-06-28
52 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
Prop 12 & Other Pork Priorities with Indiana Pork
Indiana Pork Executive Director Josh Trenary and current National Pork Producers Council board member Jeb Stevens from Osgood, Indiana join Eric Pfeiffer on this podcast to discuss Prop 12, market access programs, protecting herd health, and much more as it relates to policy priorities for pork producers in the Farm Bill and at the Indiana Statehouse.
2024-06-21
54 min
High Velocity Radio
Eric Pfeiffer With MPWR Coaching
Eric Pfeiffer is the founder and CEO of MPWR Coaching. He has been in the leadership development space for over 15 years, having helped build a multi-million dollar coaching business and trained over 150 coaches worldwide. He founded MPWR Coaching in 2019 to expand his efforts to unlock leaders’ potential so they can grow their […]
2024-06-20
00 min
Trailblazing for Success: Inspiring Leaders
MPWR-ing Leaders: Eric Pfeiffer on Navigating Pressure and Transforming Teams
Summary Eric Pfeiffer, founder and CEO of MPWR Coaching, discusses the importance of effective leadership under pressure. He emphasizes the need for self-awareness and self-leadership skills, which are often lacking in leaders today. Pfeiffer also highlights the significance of investing in the development of the next generation and empowering teams. He shares insights on bridging the generational gap in the workplace and fostering effective communication. Pfeiffer's advice is to take personal responsibility and be in control of one's attitudes and behaviors to find happiness and fulfillment. Takeaways Effective leadership requires...
2024-06-11
28 min
The Be Better Broadcast
How Leaders Transform Obstacles Into Opportunities | Eric Pfeiffer & Brandon Eastman
"Leadership begins with leading ourselves." - Eric PfeifferReady to transform your toughest challenges into powerful breakthroughs? Join us on this episode of The Be Better Broadcast as we dive into the art of leadership with Eric Pfeiffer, founder and CEO of MPWR Coaching. With over 15 years of experience in leadership development, Eric has helped build a multi-million dollar coaching business and trained over 150 coaches worldwide.He has published two life-transforming books, Leadership Gravitas and Transform Your Trajectory, each introducing simple tools that give leaders a competitive advantage in any context.
2024-05-28
51 min
The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast
Year-Round E15 with Chris Cherry & Steve Howell from the Indiana Corn Growers Assn.
Chris Cherry, President of the Indiana Corn Growers Association, invites Eric Pfeiffer to his Greenfield farm to discuss EPA's approval of year-round E15 sales in 2024 and how this is becoming an annual tradition. ICGA Senior Director of Industry Affairs Steve Howell joins us to explain why we can't make this a permanent law. They also discuss the possibility of a farm bill getting done this year and the impact of Mexico's ban on GM corn on Indiana farmers.
2024-04-30
59 min
The Optimal Life
383. Eric Pfeiffer :: Creating Leadership Breakthroughs
Eric Pfeiffer is a leadership coach and co-founder of MPWR Coaching, a leadership consulting company specializing in executive coaching, team coaching and leadership development. He is the author of the books, "Transform Your Trajectory: How to Turn Your Most Challenging Moments into Life-Changing Breakthroughs," and "Leadership Gravitas: 12 Essential Skills to Expand Your Impact and Influence." Learn more at https://mpwrcoaching.com You can Buy Me a Coffee to support our podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 330 - Steven Feinberg :: How World Class Lead...
2024-04-17
42 min
Management Development Unlocked - Management & Leadership Training
Habits for Success with Wendy Pfeiffer
Today’s Management Development Unlocked features Wendy Pfeiffer, an executive in technology roles for the past 30 years. Wendy’s career focus is on the intersection of technology and business operations. Her goal has always been to help companies and people use technology for all their purposes. She primarily focuses on assisting mid-level and senior executives in developing and learning how to master the tech they operate.Eric and Wendy explore the mistakes she made in her first management role, the three lessons she learned about being a good leader, how she implements Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Hig...
2024-03-19
31 min