What keeps you going when success takes longer than expected? In this Engage Presents, Broadway performer Hayley Podschun shares lessons on persistence, self-advocacy, teamwork, and growth—from her Broadway debut at 12 to auditioning six times for Glinda in Wicked.

What happens when we make time for real human connection? In this week’s Engage Presents, Rob Lawless shares his 10K Friends project, his FRIEND framework for deeper conversations, and how organizations can build trust and collaboration by making time to connect.

What if the story you’re telling yourself is holding you back? In this Engage Presents interview, Hall of Fame speaker Kelly Swanson explores storytelling, humor, vulnerability, and human connection—and how flipping your script can transform how you lead, sell, and connect.

How can leaders turn uncertainty into innovation? In this Engage Presents interview, digital strategy advisor Steve Lerch explores how AI is reshaping consumer behavior and how curiosity, collaboration, and challenging the status quo can make innovation part of everyday work.

How do you make room for joy when life doesn’t go as planned? Ryan Campbell shares how a plane crash changed his perspective on resilience, mental health, and joy—and why joy isn’t a reward, but essential fuel for navigating life’s hardest moments.

What if your “bad ideas” are where your best ideas begin? Poet, artist, and former Silicon Valley innovator Tucker Bryant shares why creativity is a habit, and how rough drafts, intuition, and storytelling can spark breakthrough thinking and help leaders innovate differently.

What does it take to lead when there’s no playbook? Former Special Operations Commander Mitch Torrel shares leadership lessons from his military career—including the 2018 Thai cave rescue—and how communication, problem-solving, and preparation help teams perform under pressure.

How do you make your message impossible to ignore? On this Engage Presents, 13-time National Elevator Pitch Champion Precious L. Williams shares what separates an average pitch from an unforgettable one—and why authenticity, not perfection, is the key to confidence and impact.

What does it take to build a culture where people perform at their best? Former Blue Angels commanding officer Greg Wooldridge shares leadership lessons on trust, accountability, vulnerability, and his “Glad to be Here” mindset to help teams reach their full potential.