Enhancing the human experience starts with putting peoplefirst.
In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, Emily sits downwith Chris Hallberg, CEO of GoExpand, and founder of The Business Sergeant. Chris is a veteran, entrepreneur, and leadership coach who believes organizations perform best when leaders empower others to lead.
Together, they explore leadership that scales, teams thatexecute, and why the strongest organizations are built on trust, accountability, and clear ownership.
Drawing from military experience and years of coachingleadership teams through EOS, Chris shares practical lessons on empowering middle managers, defining roles, and creating businesses that grow beyond the founder.
The conversation also turns to a challenge that extends farbeyond the workplace. Every day, an estimated 22 veterans lose their lives to suicide. Chris shares why creating opportunities, building community, and removing the stigma around asking for help remain central to the mission of TheBusiness Sergeant and the work still ahead of us.
Because great organizations aren’t built by one person.
They’re built by people who know how to build other people.
Thank you, Chris, for such a great conversation. I appreciated the authentic, transparent conversation!
About Chris:
Chris Hallberg is a military veteran, entrepreneur,leadership coach, and founder of GoExpand. Known as The Business Sergeant, he helps organizations turn execution challenges into competitive advantages through practical leadership, accountability, and business operating systems.
After serving in the military, Chris built and successfullyexited multiple companies, including an energy-efficiency business that was sold during the Great Recession. He later became one of the earliest EOS Implementers, Coaching more than 100 leadership teams through multi-year growthjourneys and helping organizations improve execution, culture, and employee engagement.
Chris is also the founder of Business Sergeant, a leadershipplatform and veteran community dedicated to helping military veterans transition into civilian leadership roles while connecting businesses with exceptional leadership talent. Recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Top 10 Global Leadership & Management Expert, Chris is known for translatingmilitary leadership principles into practical strategies that help entrepreneurs and leadership teams build stronger, more disciplined organizations.
Links to Chris:
Chris Hallberg |LinkedIn
GoExpand: Smarter Meetings,Better Collaboration
Chris Hallberg |EOS Implementer | EOS Worldwide
Emily Carlson is a trailblazing executive, mentor, and international #1 best-selling author in the Healthcare IT and technology consulting industry. With a 30-year career spanning Information Technology, Project Management, and Digital Transformation, Emily has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to drive innovation, optimize healthcare operations, and enhance patient outcomes. She is recognized for her expertise in leading complex IT initiatives, delivering best-in-class solutions, and helping organizations achieve strategic growth through technology-driven transformation.
Beyond her executive leadership, Emily is a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion in technology. She is the creator and host of Powered by Authenticity, a podcast on a mission to elevate equity and inclusion for women everywhere. Each episode delivers insightful, inspiring conversations with remarkable individuals who are redefining success on their own terms. The show dives into their stories, shares valuable resources for those ready to start or re-start their professional journeys, and explores the unique challenges and triumphs they’ve encountered along the way. Join us for empowering stories and actionable insights that remind you that your path forward is as bold as you make it.
Emily’s thought leadership extends beyond the microphone—she is a highly sought-after keynote speaker at national and international technology and leadership conferences. Her keynote topics address not only emerging tech trends, digital transformation, and mentorship, but also the broader needs for leaders in every career vertical. She provides valuable insights into adaptive leadership, workplace innovation, and strategies for driving inclusion, engagement, and long-term success across industries. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences and inspire action makes her a transformative voice in leadership conversations.
Among her many accolades, Emily was honored as one of Consulting Magazine’s Top Women Leaders in Technology, Excellence, and Innovation in 2021. In 2022, she was named Mentor of the Year, recognizing her unwavering commitment to supporting and uplifting women in technology. She is also an international #1 best-selling author, further solidifying her role as a thought leader and advocate for meaningful change.
When she’s not leading in the tech space, Emily channels her creative innovation into crafting wildly inventive cocktails, extreme charcuterie boards, and outlandish pies. A lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, she cherishes every moment spent with her family.
