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The Adaptive Executive Podcast

We are currently ACCEPTING Interviews

The Adaptive Executive podcast host, and founder of the Adaptive Executive and 5C Consulting Greg Ballard is based in Northern Virginia. Greg has 25+ years of extensive experience in management and leadership development for start-ups, corporate, entrepreneurial, and faith-based enterprises. Five C Consulting works with a diverse set of clients ranging from mid-size tech companies, large government agencies, military, and non-profits to radically improve strategic investments and organizational performance. Greg has led and managed over 300+ business units and has mentored more than 225 leaders.

Our 30 to 40 min podcast shares amazing insights that reveal the smartest strategies for becoming and developing adaptive executives.

Our listeners are not newbies. They want to know the environment and context in which you are operating, how serious executives are staying relevant, and creating success in very fast-paced and tumultuous climates!

Yes. We are looking for podcast guests, and we want to hear your story!

Let's do a great show together - and we can promote you on all our social media channels, website, and email list.

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Guest requirements:

We are looking for Adaptive Executives.

✅ The majority of our guests are actively serving as executives in fast growing Mid-Market companies with over 100 full-time employees. Some exceptions apply.

✅ You truly believe that Adaptive (Agile & Resilient) Leadership is key to organizational success.

✅ You own the STRATEGIC PLAN in your organization; OR, You own a critical stategic objective. This is typically a CXO role (CEO, COO, Chief People Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Executive Director, or other Director role.

We are NOT accepting requests from the following professions: Coaches, Consultants, Realtors, Sales Teams or internal Marketing Teams.

Reserve Your Spot on 'The Adaptive Executive' podcast:

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  • A Conversation with Consumer Research Expert: Dr. Michelle Niedziela
    Summary:In this episode of The Adaptive Executive, host Greg Ballard interviews Dr. Michelle Niedziela, a behavioral neuroscientist and consumer research expert. They discuss how companies can stay adaptive by conducting effective research studies and using data to understand consumer perceptions and behavior. Dr. Niedziela shares insights on the challenges of measuring human perception, the importance […]
  • "The Power of Self-Care: Finding Work-Life Harmony with Candice Denise Owens"
    Summary:In this episode of The Adaptive Executive, host Greg Ballard interviews Candice Denise Owens, a mindfulness and self-care expert. Candice shares her journey from event planning to helping people manage stress and avoid burnout. She discusses the importance of work-life harmony, morning and evening routines, and practical strategies for incorporating self-care into daily life.Chapter Timestamps:[00:00] […]
  • Empowering Your Team for Disaster Readiness with Patrick Hardy
    Disaster management expert Patrick Hardy shares insights on creating a culture of preparedness in small businesses. Learn how empowering employees at all levels can lead to more effective disaster response and adaptability in everyday operations.Key Topics:- Patrick's journey into disaster management- The importance of empowerment in disaster preparedness - Creating adaptive teams for emergency response- Applying […]
  • Guide to Exiting on Top, How to Sell Your Company with Sharon Heaton
    Episode Summary:Sharon is an experienced M&A advisor who founded her firm sbLiftoff to serve small and medium sized businesses, an underserved sector critical to the economy. She recently published the book "LIFT OFF: 12 Things to Know Before Selling Your Business" to educate business owners on the M&A process. It aims to take some fear out […]
  • Mastering the Art of Transformational Leadership for a Brighter Future with Shawna Pelton
    In this extended episode, I spoke with Shawna Pelton, a transformational leadership expert, about navigating change and bringing out the best in people. We discussed the obstacles that hold back individuals and organizations from reaching their full potential and how to create psychologically safe environments. Shawna shared insights on embodying values, leading with inspiration, and […]