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Leaders emerge from every walk of life. Whether you’re defining your leadership style or evolving it, learning from others can be transformative. Join leadership advisor and coach Michele Kawamoto Perry as she sits down with a diverse range of leaders—from startup CEOs pioneering new technology, to teachers challenging the status quo, doctors delivering compassionate care, and artists pushing creative boundaries. Together, they explore leadership styles, philosophies, and breakthrough practices. Discover fresh perspectives and actionable insights to help you lead with greater impact.
Michele Kawamoto Perry is the founder of The Forward Project, a consultancy focused on leadership development and cultural transformation. As a corporate coach, she helps organizations cultivate stronger foundational leadership skills, empowering individuals who are ready to create change. Michele believes in the power of personal leadership and is on a mission to help build a more inclusive, engaging, and innovative world—one leader at a time.
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Dali Rivera on the Leadership Lessons Behind Bullying Prevention
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Turning Wastewater Into Drinking Water: Ashish Shah on Leadership, Innovation & Reimagining Infrastructure
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May 26, 2026 |
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Andy Ruben on the Future of Retail, AI, and Leadership
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May 19, 2026 |
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From Wall Street Trader to AI Advisor: Lauren Cantor on Leadership, Risk, and Reinvention
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May 12, 2026 |
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Turning Pain Into Purpose: Brad Wolfe on Leadership, Grief, and Healing
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May 05, 2026 |
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Leading Beyond the Stage: Rachel Moore on Leadership and Transforming Communities
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Building Schools That Matter: Leadership, Equity, and Impact with Bob Riddle
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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From Railroads to Reinvention: Katie Mednick on Leadership, Values, and Building What Matters
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Leading with Courage: Ellie Shapiro on Reinvention, Resilience, and Becoming a Mother at 57
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Love as Leadership: Dr. Kerry Neal on Reinvention, Community, and Doing the Uncomfortable Work
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Leadership and Design Literacy: Erica Rife on Equity, Community, and the Future of Architecture
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Leading with Curiosity: Michelle Bacharach on Building FindMine and the Future of AI in Retail
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Cathy Derksen on Leadership, Reinvention After 50, and Empowering Midlife Women
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Dr. Sarah Zappe on Academic Leadership, Innovation, and the Arts in Engineering
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Changing the System: Leadership and Healthcare Reform with David Silverstein
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Leadership Through Storytelling: Filmmaker Meredith Yinger on Media, Resilience and Change
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Chad Patterson on Leadership Rooted in Trust and Experience
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Leading in Wine and Life: Amy Christine, Master of Wine
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Innovation with Heart: Holly Uber on Creating Technology That Elevates People
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Leadership On and Off the Air with Radio Host Jeremiah Higgins
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Creative Leadership in Practice: Artist Flora Kao on Risk, Resilience, and Reinvention
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Dr. Diana Hoppe on Leadership and Women’s Health After 40
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Leading with Joy: Leadership, Resilience, and Well-Being with Scientist of Happiness Health Edie Higby
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Leading Learning: Rethinking Education with Michael Hernandez
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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The Leadership Behind the Label: Marian Kopp on Wine, Culture & Global Markets
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Where Vision Meets Runways: Daniel Kebede on Systems, Storytelling & Leadership in Aviation Design
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Building, Pivoting, and Evolving: Julie Hurwitz on Leadership in the Music Business
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Heidi Ridley on Leadership, Integrity, and the Future of Finance
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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From Policy to People: The Leadership Journey of Deputy Treasurer Khaim Morton
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Redefining Leadership Through Humor and Humanity with Marc Engel
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The Rhythm of Leadership: From Drumming to Storytelling with Christopher Fielden
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Powering the Future: Kara Demirjian Huss on Clean Energy, Communication, and Leadership
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Data, Decisions, and Democracy: Leadership Lessons from Sucharita Kodali of The Election Hub
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Runaway Girl to Relentless Advocate: Carissa Phelps on Leadership and Change
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Leashes, Lessons, and Leadership with Shakinah Brzezinski and Molly Leevan of Wunder dog Training
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Leading Through Rest and Rebellion: Laurie Hang on Redefining Leadership
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Ron Jenkins on Leadership, Healing, and the Power of Story
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Leadership, Longevity, and Lasting Change with Dr. Milan Chavarkar
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Catapulting Change: Leadership, Equity and Career Readiness with Dr. Pamela Donnelly
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Resilient Leadership: Kenneth Hartman's Journey from Incarceration to Impact
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Leading Through Change: Staying Human in an Age of Transformation with Jennifer Wilde
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Leading from the Heart: A Graceful Revolution with Dr. Melissa Bird
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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The Chemistry of Leadership with Mumbi Dunjwa
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Tackling Leadership from the NFL to Finance: The Journey of Luther R. Broughton Jr.
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Elevating Education Through Connection, Courage, and Leadership with Principal Ricardo Hernandez
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Leading By Becoming: From MTV to Museum Walls with Rob Grad
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Stewarding Legacy: John Elliott on Leadership, Culture, and Community
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Storytelling, Sisterhood, and Social Change with the Founders of the Passionistas Project - Amy and Nancy Harrington
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Rooted in Nature: Brent Green on Leadership by Design
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May 20, 2025 |
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Planning with Purpose: Estate Attorney Debra Koven on Life, Law, and Leadership
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May 06, 2025 |
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From Dreams to Deadlines: Dean Arrindell’s Journey of Storytelling and Leadership in News Media
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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From Silence to Service: A Journey into Heart-Centered Leadership with Aaron Stryker
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Beyond the Applause: Mimi Donaldson on Powerful Speaking and Authentic Leadership
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Empowering Patients, Transforming Care: Dr. Kate Hernandez’s Leadership Journey
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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The Power of Passionate Leadership: Student Adam Dempsey's Journey
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Leading with Vision: Emmy-Nominated Producer Sam Sokolow on Creativity, Integrity, and Building Community
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Zen and the Art of Leadership: Christopher Keevil on Trust, Mindfulness, and Mission-Driven Work
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Leading with Humor and Strength: Shayla Height on Authenticity, Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI and Web3 with Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Katie Chin: Celebrity Chef, Award-winning cookbook author, and Culinary Ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
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Jan 07, 2025 |