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Limitless Leadership LoungeRewrite Your Identity - 3 Ways To Step Into Your Ideal YouWho are you really, and what if rewriting your personal identity is the key to unlocking leadership success? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim guide emerging leaders through the transformative power of discovering and owning your mission, releasing social pressures, and building habits that define who you are.Coach Jim Johnson shares how writing a personal mission statement provided him with an unwavering foundation to navigate life’s ups and downs... and how aligning clear values with consistent behaviors makes leadership authentic. Dr. Rehnuma Karim discusses the lifelong journey of self discovery, un...
2026-01-2816 min
LEAD PodcastsShe Leads - Episode 6 | Dr. Rehnuma KarimIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rehnuma Karim, a globally respected educator, leadership mentor, and founder of Wounded Healers International. With years of experience working across youth development, community empowerment, and global citizenship, Dr. Rehnuma has inspired thousands through her work, her teaching, and her voice of hope. She opens up about her personal journey — from discovering her purpose as an educator to building platforms that uplift young people and strengthen community resilience. Dr. Rehnuma also shares the mindset, empathy, and belief system required to lead with courage and create meaningful impact in today’s world. If you’...
2025-11-2345 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeBuilt by Lessons: Leadership, Resilience, and Growth with Gary DalyHow do tough lessons become your greatest leadership assets and fuel lasting growth?Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Gary Daly — global entrepreneur, author of Built by Lessons, and advocate of personal development through authentic experience — for a wide-ranging discussion on transforming challenges into triumphs.Gary shares his unique journey from sales novice to seasoned leader, including his transformative experience training with Wim Hof and learning the power of breath and mindset.Drawing from decades of cross-cultural living and leadership, he unpacks:How embracing discomfort and surrender leads to flow...
2025-10-1540 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeTake Your Shot: Entrepreneurial Success and Sales Mastery with Robin WaiteEver jumped from a 40-hour workweek job to a 60-hour startup grind wondering if the pain is worth it?Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Robin Waite — business coach, bestselling author of Take Your Shot, and founder of Fearless Business — for a candid conversation on building successful businesses without burnout.Robin shares his personal journey of starting and scaling businesses across continents, learning the hard lessons of persistence, financial discipline, and smart risk-taking.He uncovers powerful truths about:Why relentless learning is the game changer in your 20s and 30sBal...
2025-09-1050 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeStories That Shape Us: Leadership, Legacy, and Life with Steve MannHow do personal stories create connection, shape leadership, and build lasting legacies?Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Steve Mann — author, global entrepreneur, philanthropist, and legacy storyteller — for a heartfelt conversation on the profound power of storytelling in leadership and life.Steve shares his journey from a diverse global career to authoring Stories That Shape Us, a guide to passing down wisdom, joy, and love to the next generation.Drawing on decades of experience, he reveals:How everyone has stories worth telling and why they matter more than dataThe tran...
2025-09-0340 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeThe Science and Art of Trust with Dr. Yoram SolomonWhat does it really take to build and keep trust?Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Dr. Yoram Solomon — author of The Book of Trust and Can I Trust You? mini books, entrepreneurship expert, and host of The Trust Show podcast — for a no-nonsense conversation dissecting the complex nature of trust in leadership, sales, and life. Yoram reveals eight fundamental laws of trust — from its continuous, personal, and asymmetrical nature to the power of transferability and reciprocity.He demolishes common myths about leadership, showing why promoting your best individual contributor rarely produces the be...
2025-08-2058 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeMastering Modern Sales with Jim PanceroWhat truly moves buyers today?Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Jim Pancero — sales structuralist, author, and world-class sales coach — for a deep dive into the science and art of selling in today’s landscape.Jim shares why traditional sales approaches are changing rapidly and how focusing on customer needs and concise messaging (one to one and a half minutes!) leads to breakthrough success.He unpacks:The four foundational selling skill layers: attitude, operational skills, tactics, and strategyWhy most salespeople fail to follow a deliberate, multi-step sales processHow to engage...
2025-08-1347 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeMastering Change and Growth Mindset with Michael LopezWhat if three simple questions could transform how you handle stress, mistakes, and personal growth?Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Michael Lopez — leadership coach, author of Change: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Transform Your Brain, Body, and Behavior — for a deep dive into the science of change and actionable leadership insights.Michael shares how embracing discomfort and cultivating a better relationship with stress unlocks neuroplasticity and resilience. Drawing on his rich background in business, military, and sports, he unpacks:Why change often fails, and how to reframe mistakes as growth opportunitiesThe power of a...
2025-08-0642 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeStand Out, Sell Well, and Tell Your Story with David NewmanWhat does it truly take to elevate your leadership brand and influence in today’s noisy world? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome David Newman, nationally recognized marketing and sales expert and bestselling author, for a compelling conversation on becoming distinctly heard and deeply trusted. David introduces his concept of Market Eminence... the art of raising your visibility, credibility, and personal distinction by being unapologetically unique.He reframes sales as professional problem-solving rather than high-pressure pitching and shares practical insights on:Why sellers must first se...
2025-07-1655 min
Limitless Leadership LoungePeak Performance and Mental Resilience with Dr. Hillary CauthenJon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Dr. Hillary Cauthen, sport psychologist, author of Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate, and founder of Texas Optimal Performance, for a deep dive into the mental game of success, leadership, and overcoming trauma.Drawing from 17+ years supporting athletes and leaders, Hillary shares how mental skills like emotional regulation, intentional breathing, and situational confidence are the real game changers. She reveals how top coaches build cultures rooted in purpose, role clarity, and ownership... leading to teams that thrive under pressure. Key takeaways include:How to rebuild situational confidence t...
2025-07-0944 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeScaling Success with Clarity and Community: Chris WilliamsWhat does it take to evolve from a top expert to a scalable leader in today’s coaching world?Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim sit down with Chris Williams, founder of Group Coach Nation, to unpack his leadership transformation and how he quadrupled his income by working just 12–14 hours a week.Chris shares invaluable lessons on humility in leadership, mastering the transition from individual contributor to team leader, and the power of clarity to unlock time, energy, and exponential growth.You’ll learn:Why being relatable, honest, and professional unlock...
2025-06-1837 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeBuilding Trust and Community Leadership with Mitch PanterWhat does it mean to lead with integrity, care, and purpose, especially in community focused work? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Mitch Panter: managing partner of Panter Panter & Sampedro, a trusted personal injury law firm in Miami, for an insightful conversation about leadership, team building, and community impact. Mitch opens up about his unique journey from a debate loving kid to a five-decade legal career, including lessons learned transitioning from a big law firm to founding his own practice with his brother.He shares rich insights for emerging leaders on:Building a...
2025-06-1142 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeBecoming an Upstander — Leadership Beyond Silence with Dr. Omékongo DibingaWhat does it truly mean to be a leader in a world that’s often divided and challenging?Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Dr. Omékongo Dibinga — poet, professor, upstander, and author of Lies About Black People — for an eye-opening conversation on leadership, identity, and the power of standing up for justice.Omékongo dismantles harmful stereotypes that plague Black communities and shares how embracing your story and leading authentically can transform both individuals and societies. From confronting small injustices like bullying to grappling with systemic issues, he challenges emerging leaders to becom...
2025-06-0443 min
Limitless Leadership Lounge3 Keys to Overcoming Bias in LeadershipBias is something we all carry, often unconsciously, and it shapes how we lead.In this episode, Jon, Coach, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim share candid stories and practical keys to help emerging leaders face their biases head-on and lead with greater empathy and self-awareness.Dr. Karim opens up about navigating cultural misunderstandings as a professor in the U.S., showing how curiosity and asking questions breaks down walls.Coach shares a powerful story about Alex, a gifted athlete who overcame prejudice to achieve his dreams.Jon adds perspective on recognizing unconscious bias...
2025-05-2817 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeMastering Persuasion with Peter ThomsonWhat if every conversation you have – with prospects, clients, teams, and even yourself – is an opportunity to persuade? In this insightful tri-generational dialogue, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome back Peter Thomson – author, consultant, and persuasion strategist – to unpack the art and science of real influence.Peter shares his lifetime of learning on how all communication is an attempt to persuade. But there’s a difference between selling and allowing people to buy.He breaks down his powerful six-step persuasion process:Open … starting strong with clarity and shared purposeGather … asking well-crafted questions that...
2025-05-2152 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeLeading with Longevity and Heart with Dr. Eric BitterbaumWhat does it take to lead a major university as president for over two decades? In this powerful tri-generational conversation, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim explore leadership with Dr. Erik Bitterbaum, SUNY Cortland’s long-serving president. Erik shares the keys to sustaining leadership impact, building a culture through exceptional people, and navigating today’s complex challenges in higher education.You’ll discover how Erik’s scientific mindset as a biologist and field observer translates to his leadership style, why he invests deeply in hiring for character, competence, and care, and how he n...
2025-05-1445 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeEmbracing The Outlier Within With Scott MacGregorHow do you turn being an outsider into your greatest leadership asset? In this inspiring tri-generational conversation, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim sit down with Scott MacGregor, entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Outlier Project, to explore the power of curiosity, embracing your unique path, and building a tribe of “like-hearted” leaders who refuse to follow the crowd.Scott shares his journey of finding success by leaning into what made him different… taking the path less traveled, celebrating “outlier” thinking, and cultivating genuine connections with people, not transactions.
2025-05-0744 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeEmbracing Intentional Growth in 2025Join us in this episode of the Limitless Leadership Lounge as Coach Jim Johnson, Dr. Rehnuma Karim, and Jon Goehring explore the evolving landscape of leadership. This conversation highlights the importance of setting intentions for personal growth and embracing change in a constantly shifting world.Highlights:Power of Setting Intentions: Discover how setting a "word or phrase of the year" can guide your leadership journey.Coach Jim Johnson's "Do One More": Learn about the power of incremental progress and how a simple action like doing one mo...
2025-01-2915 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeDecisions, Decisions, DecisionsWe're constantly making them. And whether it is something inconsequential in our daily lives or it is going to fundamentally change our existence, decisions determine our direction in life. Jon, Coach, and Rehnuma share some of the most important decisions they have made, and how to take a step back and make a really important decision. How do you make your most critical decisions?More background on us: Coach Jim Johnson is a speaker who can help make your next corporate event or seminar a smashing success with talks about leadership...
2023-01-2631 min
Normal LiesWisdom in the Finale, Part 7Episode 78. This is a compilation of Linda’s most recent guest's answers to her finale questions:What’s the best piece of advice you received when you were younger?A lie you wish you discovered sooner?What’s the thing that makes you, you?What is one change you’d like to see in the world & one action, even a baby step, that we can take right now so we can move toward that change? In order of appearance, you’ll hear from: Dr. Rehnuma Karim (Episode 66) Mark Dulaney (Episode 67)Dr. Carla Fowler (Episode 69 & Episode 70)
2022-12-2832 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeYou Need A Break!As humans, we weren't meant to work all the time! We need breaks... something that if you're like us, you're probably not good at taking. How do we become more intentional about taking breaks daily? In this episode, we spend time discussing taking little breaks throughout the day and some way you can implement these into your routine. We also discuss the importance of long term breaks such as days away from the office and vacations. So sit back, take a break.... and let us know what you think! Are you good at taking breaks? What...
2022-11-3023 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeFour Students, Two Cultures, One Leadership ConversationJoin two students from Cortland and two from Bangladesh for a conversation on what leadership means to them. Jon, Coach, and Rehnuma ask some burning questions they wanted answered about life as a student during a challenging time. We get different perspectives across cultures, yet learn how similar we are all at the same time!Thank you to the four students who made this discussion so lively. Also a big thanks to SUNY Cortland for their participation in the episode. For more on the organization discussed by the Bangladesh students and Dr. Karim, AIESEC...
2022-11-1642 min
Normal LiesNot All Heroes Wear Capes, with Rehnuma Karim, Ph.DEpisode 66. “Sometime the things that we thought are good for us may not be good in the long term. Those are the moments when those things are happening (and) you will feel catastrophic loss and all those kind of things. Then later on if you look back, you say, “Oh, that wasn't good for me and it's a blessing that I came out of it, better and wiser.”Dr. Rehnuma Karim grew up in Bangladesh and majored in Economics but decided to change her track when she came to pursue her Ph.D in the field of Enviro...
2022-09-2145 min
Real Business ConnectionsLimitless Leadership Lounge- Inclusion Leads To Success (Hit #19)Real Hits #19: Inclusion Leads To Success
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2022-03-2739 min
Real Business ConnectionsLimitless Leadership Lounge- New Year, New You? Our Resolutions w/ Ben, Andrew, and Kevyn (Hit #8)Limitless Leadership Lounge- New Year, New You? Our Resolutions w/ Ben Albert, Andrew Biernat, and Kevyn Rustici!
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2022-01-0958 min
HR.Salon PodcastPodcast Panel: New Years Resolutions with Ben Albert, Kevyn Rustici, Dr. Rehnuma Karim, Jon Goehring, and Coach Jim JohnsonToday's episode brings together six(!) different leaders representing four podcasts, with each person covering what they are planning heading into the New Year.Resolutions abound in January, but not all of them survive to make it until February, let alone December. Each panel member has a unique take on their goals and how they see their future into 2022.The conversation takes a fun turn when we start to discuss WHY people tend to fail at their goals and resolutions. Tune in to hear from: Kevyn Rusticic of Timeout with Leaders https://ww...
2021-12-3055 min
Real Business ConnectionsLimitless Leadership Lounge: Trust- A Conversation w/ David Horseger (Hit #3)Local Hits #3: " Trust- A Conversation on Leadership w/ David Horseger"
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2021-11-2850 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeYour Body: It's Up To You To Take Care Of ItThis week, Jon, Coach, and Dr. Karim discuss the importance of physical health, debunk some societal assumptions about what it means to be healthy, and share some tips about staying in shape. This episode of the Limitless Leadership Lounge is brought to you by Dr. Rehnuma Karim's organization Heroes For All. Find out more at heroesforall.org.
2021-11-0544 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeBuilding Your TeamThis week on the Limitless Leadership Lounge, Jon, Coach, and Rehnuma discuss the importance of team building and team work. There are important pieces that often get overlooked. This episode is brought to you by Heroes For All. Dr. Rehnuma Karim started the organization to improve all of us, and help us be more culturally well-rounded. Find out more at heroesforall.org.
2021-09-2941 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeWant To Be More Resilient?Want to become more resilient? More adaptable? Here are some tips from some professionals who have gone through a lot, and made it to the other side. This weeks tri-generational conversation for emerging leaders is on making it.... even when it's tough. This week of the Limitless Leadership Lounge is brought to you by Heroes For All. Dr. Rehnuma Karim started the organization to promote global and cultural learning. Find out more at heroesforall.org.
2021-09-0934 min
Normal LiesCoaching Kids & Creating Leaders, Leadership Lessons with Coach Jim JohnsonEpisode 27. Coach Jim Johnson spent over 28 years inspiring and leading one of the toughest audiences, our youth. His experience developing winning high-school basketball teams, including 428 career victories, sets the stage for the unique credibility and power of Coach Jim Johnson’s message.Many people talk about leadership, but it’s rare to find someone who has, quite literally, lead thousands.In a moment later celebrated all over the world, Coach Johnson weighed risk with the potential for great opportunity for an autistic student-manager, Jason McElwain (JMac) catapulting him, the team, and JMac down a path of in...
2021-09-0138 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeLeading Your Audience With Stan MainThis week, the Limitless Leadership Lounge welcomes Stan Main, former Programming Director and radio personality. Stan served in various positions across the country in radio for decades. This week he shares his insight on the importance of being a leader for yourself and leading the audience you're communicating with. Get in touch with Coach Jim Johnson, Dr. Rehnuma Karim, or Jonathan Goehring on Facebook to learn more about the Limitless Leadership Lounge and contributing to the program! Thanks for subscribing and sharing our conversation with your network. Your support means so much to us!
2021-08-3140 min
Real Business ConnectionsTakeaways From the Global Leadership SummitBONUS LEADERSHIP PODCAST:
Ben Albert (Rochester Business Connections) and Kevyn Rustici (Timeout With Leaders) joined Jonathan Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Rehnuma Karim on their podcast, the "Limitless Leadership Lounge."
As a panel, we discuss our takeaways for the 2021 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT!
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2021-08-1654 min
The New Mind CreatorEp #157 Coach Jim Johnson As Seen On ESPN, Oprah Winfrey Show & Jim Rome Show Is A Legendary High School Basketball Coach Who Is Now An Authority On The Subject Of Realizing Your DreamsCoach has partnered with college professor Dr. Rehnuma Karim to write a book to help young and emerging leaders. They hope to release the book in the summer of 2021.
Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking appearances, the Rochester, New York resident relates his role in a basketball game that got Hollywood calling. He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their...
2020-12-1445 min