Listen Then Speak
Self-Improvement
About
Our desire is to sit and chop it up with anyone from best selling authors to successful entrepreneurs and get a sense of the highs and lows of their journey. We want to delve past the surface to see how their culture, faith, career choices, and mental health have brought them to their current destination and broach topics that will provoke both thought and action in listeners.
Episodes
- "Know Your Worth. Watch What Leaves."
In this episode of Listen Then Speak, Jahmaal discusses the importance of self-clarity, the process of recognizing personal worth, and how personal growth influences the environment around you. The discussion covers a four-stage clarity pr…
- How to Turn Your Passion into Profit
In this episode of Listen Then Speak, Junaid Ahmed discusses the fundamentals of building a strong brand presence through emotional intelligence, storytelling, and thoughtful studio setups. He provides practical advice on improving content…
- The Keys to How Clarity Reduces Stress and Burnout w/ Steve Woodruff
Steve Woodruff joins Listen Then Speak to discuss the role of clarity in communication, business growth, and reducing burnout. The conversation covers the "Clarity Formula," identifying one's unique value, and using "memory darts" to craft…
- Chemistry Can Lie. Character Always Tells the Truth
Jahmaal examines the distinction between chemistry and character, explaining how intense emotions can impact judgment in personal and professional relationships. This episode encourages listeners to prioritize patterns over feelings and ta…
- Building Legacy After Losing Everything w/ Terry Rice
Host Jahmaal Marshall interviews speaker and entrepreneur Terry Rice about resilience, overcoming addiction, and living with purpose. Rice shares his personal experiences with professional challenges and family loss, discussing how these e…
- Waiting for Closure Is Costing You Everything
Jahmaal explores the psychological concept of closure, the impact of unresolved pain on future relationships, and how past experiences trigger defensive behaviors. He discusses moving beyond the need for external closure to build genuine p…
- Sustainability on the Front Lines - How to Live in a State of Overflow in High Stress Environments w/ Dr. Gwendolyn Oglesby-Odom
In this episode of Listen Then Speak, Jahmaal Marshall speaks with healthcare executive Dr. Gwendolyn Oglesby-Odom about leadership, burnout prevention, and sustainable professional practices. They discuss burnout, boundaries, team culture…
- Boundaries Without Bitterness: The Discipline That Protects Your Peace and Elevates Your Life
Jahmaal discusses the importance of setting boundaries without bitterness, exploring why guilt and the need to be liked often prevent people from doing so. The episode provides a framework for setting limits with clarity, consistency, and…
- What Happens when the Devil Emails at Midnight w/ Mita Mallick
Mita Mallick discusses her book, The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses, on Listen Then Speak. She and host Jahmaal Marshall explore workplace dynamics like chaos and burnout, and offer strategies for set…
- The Path to Success Comes By Serving w/ Chaz Horn
In this episode of Listen Then Speak, host Jahmaal Marshall talks with entrepreneur and biohacker Chaz Horn about stress reduction, mindset shifts from fear to clarity, and habits for energy and creativity. They also cover leadership, expe…
- The Mindset Behind Sales that YOU feel Good About w/ Justin Janowski
This episode features business coach Justin Janowski discussing sales strategies that feel authentic and effective. Topics include overcoming the fear of sales, leading conversations, handling rejection, and maintaining a positive mindset.
- From the Woods to the World: Celebrating 1 MILLION Downloads
Listen Then Speak celebrates 1 million downloads with host Jahmaal reflecting on the podcast's origins and growth into a global brand. The episode emphasizes intentional growth and features reflections on impactful moments.
- How Bill Walters Helps Imperfect Families Build Financial Stability and Peace
Bill Walters discusses his personal journey, including caregiving for his mother and raising a child with special needs, and how these experiences influence his work helping families achieve financial stability. The episode covers mindset,…
- Redefining Resilience and Servant Leadership w/ Michael Stephenson
Michael Stephenson, a marketing expert and community leader, shares how his personal challenges have informed his leadership style and business. The episode explores embracing failures for growth, his blueprint for community enrichment, an…
- Closing Out 2025: The Real Cost of Burnout & What Comes Next
In this episode, Jahmaal Marshall reflects on 2025 and discusses the reality of high-functioning burnout in successful leaders, exploring its financial, emotional, and relational costs. The episode previews upcoming content for 2026, focus…
- Wisdom for the Next Generation w/ Tee Smith
This episode features Tee Smith, a leadership trainer and entrepreneur, who discusses practical teachings for leveling up life and career. He shares insights on making wiser decisions, hearing God clearly, leading with maturity, and buildi…
- Successful on Paper, Exhausted in Private: Why High-Performing Leaders Are Burning Out, and What Actually Works with Jahmaal Marshall
This episode addresses high-performing leaders experiencing burnout, stress, and anxiety despite external success. Jahmaal Marshall discusses subconscious beliefs that lead to overfunctioning and emotional depletion, offering a sustainable…
- When Your Heart for Others Costs You Your Health: Breaking the Cycle of Burnout and People Pleasing
This episode discusses burnout and people-pleasing in leadership, exploring patterns like the 'Always-Available Executive' and how guilt-based decisions lead to overcommitment. It identifies subconscious beliefs as the real cause of burnou…
- The Weight Behind the Scrubs: Healing Stress and Burnout in Nursing - Jahmaal Marshall
This episode discusses the rise in nurse burnout nationwide, exploring the emotional toll of compassion fatigue and the common minimization of stress in the nursing profession. It offers tools and strategies for nurses to establish boundar…
- Coming off Code is THE CHEAT Code, from Trauma to Triumph with Precious L. Williams
Precious L. Williams discusses her journey from homelessness and trauma to becoming a 13-time pitch competition champion and international speaker. She shares insights on building a brand, leading in uncertain times, and overcoming persona…
- We’re Back + Celebrating 60 Episodes of Listen Then Speak
Listen Then Speak is back for a new season and celebrating 60 episodes. The hosts are asking listeners for their input through an anonymous survey to understand their challenges and guide the podcast's future direction.
- Going from Mental Panic to Market Progress with Evan Marks
Evan Marks, a performance coach with 25 years of Wall Street experience, shares his journey from a severe panic attack to becoming a coach focused on neuroscience and mental fitness. The episode explores burnout, managing stress, and strat…
- Men’s Mental Health and the Need for Community with Ted Phaeton
Ted Phaeton shares his journey creating The Noble Knights, addressing male isolation and the emotional toll of success. He emphasizes lessons from mentorship, failure, and the importance of authenticity in redefining male strength and comm…
- Leading Through the Shift: Staying Human in an AI-Driven Age - Jahmaal Marshall
This episode discusses how AI accelerates disconnection, the emerging leadership gap, and provides a framework for leading through ambiguity. It also mentions an upcoming webinar with Mita Mallick on July 10th.
- Acceleration Through Adversity with Jordan Mendoza
Jordan Mendoza shares his personal journey from poverty and adversity to becoming a successful sales coach and podcast host. He discusses how rejection can be redirection and emphasizes the power of sharing one's story for authentic impact.
- Mental Health, Memorial Day & the Mind Behind the Machine - Jahmaal Marshall
This episode addresses the ongoing importance of mental health awareness, particularly concerning burnout and anxiety within the tech industry. It highlights the specific challenges faced by veterans and introduces the Rewire Roadmap coach…
- Episode Title: Burnout & Anxiety in Tech – Mental Health Awareness Month - Jahmaal Marshall
This episode discusses burnout and anxiety in tech, citing statistics like 42% of tech workers being at high risk. It explores how anxiety manifests in digital workplaces, the role of remote work, and offers boundary practices. A discounte…
- From Addiction to Acceleration - Adam Larkin
Adam Larkin shares his story of overcoming addiction to become a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Gitt Apparel. He discusses the Gitt philosophy of taking action, staying committed to sobriety, and the importance of self-care.
- How to Be Road Tested and Proven Both Personally and Professionally - Jacob Roig
Jacob Roig discusses overcoming business growth barriers and increasing income by knowing one's worth and setting boundaries. He shares personal stories and emphasizes connecting to something larger than oneself for professional and person…
- Navigating Mental Health as You Climb the Corporate Ladder - Jennifer Brick
Jennifer Brick shares her professional transformation from a corporate career to helping others navigate toxic workplaces and recover their confidence. She highlights the impact of mentorship, sponsorship, and owning one's power in career…
- Tips on Self-management when you have a crappy week - Jahmaal Marshall
Jahmaal Marshall discusses self-management techniques for navigating challenging weeks. This episode offers advice on how to cope during tough times.
- The Listen Then Speak Community Group Co-Hort - Jahmaal Marshall
This episode discusses the Listen Then Speak Community Group Co-Hort, led by Jahmaal Marshall. The community offers bi-weekly virtual meetups, a resource hub with templates and guides, and peer support for tech leaders and HR professionals.
- Mastering Stress Responses - Part 1: A Leader’s Guide for Tech & HR - Jahmaal Marshall
Jahmaal Marshall, a corporate wellness advocate, shares strategies for tech and HR leaders to combat stress and burnout. This episode focuses on three manifestations of the Fawn Response: over-accommodation, lack of boundaries, perfectioni…
- The First Steps to Taking Imperfect Action - Jahmaal Marshall
Jahmaal Marshall, a corporate wellness advocate, shares insights on taking imperfect action, exploring procrastination's roots and the concept of false psychological safety. He offers strategies to improve professional and personal well-be…
- How Paying It Forward Boosts Your Mental Wellness with Cindy Witteman
Cindy Witteman shares how a mindset shift enabled her to leave an abusive marriage and escape a toxic environment with her children. She also discusses her efforts to break down stigmas surrounding single motherhood and the work of her non…
- The Nonlinear Path to Happiness with Antoni Tzavelas
Antoni Tzavelas shares his journey from fashion and engineering to public speaking and leadership coaching, emphasizing happiness and empowerment. He discusses fostering gratitude, building resilience through happiness, navigating toxic wo…
- The Non-linear Journey to Success with Nausheen Chen
Nausheen Chen, a former Fortune 50 manager and filmmaker, shares her non-linear journey to becoming a public speaking coach, detailing how she broke free from inherited mindsets and addressed the vulnerability of personal change.
- What Does Mental Health and Wellness Look Like for Professionals with James Lawrence
James Lawrence, CEO of Happy Companies, discusses leadership, organizational culture, and employee well-being. He shares his journey of overcoming fear to live authentically and offers advice on fostering healthy workplace cultures, emphas…
- Turning Trauma into Triumph with Jordan “Dxtr Spits” Holmes
Jordan Holmes, aka Dxtr Spits, shares how his background shaped his journey as a scientist, musician, and entrepreneur. He discusses his alter ego, his work with How Men Cry, and navigating life's challenges.
- Mental Health in Front and Behind the Camera with April Hernandez Castillo
Actress April Hernandez Castillo shares her experiences with mental health, the impact of trauma on relationships, and her work co-founding Parental Voices Matter to support parents.
- Walking in Truth with Eudania Burrell
Eudania Burrell shares her story of overcoming addiction, navigating career changes during the pandemic, and finding success in real estate. The episode explores resilience, the power of choice, and creating habits for goal achievement.
- Making Waves in Conscious Leadership with Marika Messager
Marika Messager shares her journey from a successful finance career to conscious leadership, inspired by her studies in psychology and wellbeing. She offers advice on navigating change, identifying workplace toxicity, and prioritizing self…
- The Power of Believing in Yourself with Nicholas Dillon
Nicholas Dillon, a life coach and counselor, discusses how our belief systems shape our actions and the benefits of incorporating mindfulness and truth into our lives. The episode explores how past experiences influence the present and str…
- Finding Your Zone of Genius with Peter Schroeder
Peter Schroeder shares his entrepreneurial path, from a childhood business to becoming a successful DJ and later founding the communications company Telzio. The episode covers his transition, how he identified his zone of genius, and strat…
- Bouncing Back from Burnout with Cait Donovan
Cait Donovan, a burnout expert, shares insights on mindset, perspective, and overcoming the hurdles we create. The episode explores breaking people-pleasing habits, achieving balance, and lessons learned from her own burnout recovery.
- Taking New Ground with Adrian Koehler
Leadership expert Adrian Koehler shares his journey and insights on coaching executives and entrepreneurs to achieve unprecedented results. He discusses transforming founders, overcoming obstacles, and the importance of tending to one's he…
- The Power of Authentic Leadership with Lan Phan
Lan Phan, author of the forthcoming book 'Do This Daily,' shares insights on authentic leadership, emotional regulation, and cultivating a healthy mindset. She discusses how her upbringing as the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants influence…
- The Dropout Multi-Millionaire with Brian Will
Brian Will, a serial entrepreneur and author, shares insights from his book "The Dropout Multi-Millionaire" on the Listen Then Speak podcast. He discusses his journey from a rebellious teen to a successful entrepreneur, covering topics lik…
- Finance Through Faith with Shane Bauman
Shane Bauman, founder of RISE, shares his journey in the financial services industry since 2011, discussing how he founded RISE, the impact of his faith on his career, and strategies for avoiding burnout and finding one's purpose. He also…
- Unleashing Your Superpower with Dr. Mike Van Thielen
Dr. Mike Van Thielen, a biohacking expert, shares insights on entrepreneurship, mental health, and physical well-being. The discussion covers purpose-driven living, dopamine's role in goal achievement, and the impact of toxins and inflamma…