Lei is the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam and a sought-after international motivational speaker and executive coach. She helps business leaders accelerate their careers to exciting new heights with ease and grace, lead their organizations to make a bigger impact, and connect deeper with the community they serve.
Recent Content
![Developing Empathy And Building Feedback Loops As A Leader With Patricia Bothwell 1 Developing Empathy And Building Feedback Loops As A Leader With Patricia Bothwell &Raquo; Patricia Bothwell Cover Art](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Patricia_Bothwell_Cover_Art-1024x1024.jpg)
Join us as we chat with Patricia Bothwell, General Manager and VP of Product for GoGuardian's Safety & Productivity business. In this episode, Patricia shares insights from her experience in produ…
Join us as we chat w…
Join us as we chat with Patricia Bothwell, General Manager and VP of Product for GoGuardian's Safety & Productivity business. In this episode, Patricia shares insights from her experience in product and strategy leadership roles at Avalara, PayPal, and Carnival Corporation, and how she ramped up fast while moving from industries to industries. We also dive into the importance of developing empathy, building feedback loops, and finding the right mentors as a people's leader.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Disrupting The Banking Landscape: Lessons In Leadership With Shannon Burch 2 Disrupting The Banking Landscape: Lessons In Leadership With Shannon Burch &Raquo; Shannon Burch Cover Art](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Shannon_Burch_Cover_Art-1024x1024.jpg)
Join us for a conversation with Shannon Burch, the Vice President of Experience at Neo Financial, where she is focused on disrupting the banking landscape in Canada. With an unconventional career jour…
Join us for a conver…
Join us for a conversation with Shannon Burch, the Vice President of Experience at Neo Financial, where she is focused on disrupting the banking landscape in Canada. With an unconventional career journey that has taken her across Canada and internationally, Shannon has built transferable leadership skills that have helped her advance her career. In this podcast episode, she shares her experiences on advocating for her own career advancement, dealing with imposter syndrome, and how learning through failure has helped her to speed up the leadership growth journey. Additionally, she discusses the…
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Designing Your Career For Passion And Purpose With Dr. Richard Osibanjo 3 Designing Your Career For Passion And Purpose With Dr. Richard Osibanjo &Raquo; Richard Osibanjo Cover Art](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Richard_Osibanjo_Cover_Art-1024x1024.jpg)
Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Richard Osibanjo, a leading expert in transformational leadership, as we explore how to design a career that aligns with your passion and purpose. …
Join us in a thought…
Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Richard Osibanjo, a leading expert in transformational leadership, as we explore how to design a career that aligns with your passion and purpose. As a chemist turned executive coach and keynote speaker, Dr. Richard shares valuable insights on how to transition careers, find your voice, and clarify your goals by aligning your potential, passion, and purpose.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Empowering Women In The Workplace: Insights From Holly O'Dell, Ceo Of Montana State Fund 4 Empowering Women In The Workplace: Insights From Holly O'Dell, Ceo Of Montana State Fund &Raquo; Holly Odell Cover Art](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Holly_ODell_Cover_Art-1024x1024.jpg)
In this episode, we sit down with Holly O'Dell, the first female President and CEO of Montana State Fund, to discuss the importance of building Relationships with other women in the workplace. Join us…
In this episode, we …
In this episode, we sit down with Holly O'Dell, the first female President and CEO of Montana State Fund, to discuss the importance of building relationships with other women in the workplace. Join us as Holly shares her personal experiences and best practices on advocating for oneself, balancing family and work, and the power of asking for what you want.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Encouraging New Ideas And Fostering Employee Engagement: A Leadership Discussion With Jill Wiedemann-West 5 Encouraging New Ideas And Fostering Employee Engagement: A Leadership Discussion With Jill Wiedemann-West &Raquo; Jill Wiedemann West Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jill_Wiedemann-West_episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Join us as we talk to Jill Wiedemann-West, CEO of People Incorporated, as she shares her insights on building a culture of transparency, encouraging diverse voices, and fostering employee engagement. …
Join us as we talk t…
Join us as we talk to Jill Wiedemann-West, CEO of People Incorporated, as she shares her insights on building a culture of transparency, encouraging diverse voices, and fostering employee engagement. Discover how her leadership style has helped to encourage new ideas and create a positive work environment.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Overcome Entrepreneurial Challenges With Mental Fitness Training 6 Overcome Entrepreneurial Challenges With Mental Fitness Training &Raquo; Jocelyn Tan Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jocelyn_Tan_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Join us as we chat with Jocelyn Tan, CEO and founder of Sisu VR, about her journey to success in the virtual reality industry and how our Mental Fitness program helped her become a more confident and …
Join us as we chat w…
Join us as we chat with Jocelyn Tan, CEO and founder of Sisu VR, about her journey to success in the virtual reality industry and how our Mental Fitness program helped her become a more confident and effective leader. Learn about Jocelyn's pivot from focusing on funding to customer acquisition, and her passion for immersive learning through virtual reality. Discover how our Mental Fitness program helped her shift to a positive mindset and feel happier in her entrepreneurial journey. Key takeaways: 1. Virtual reality can revolutionize corporate compliance training and make it more enjoyable…
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![From Research Scientist To Ceo: Lessons And Challenges With Dr. Katherine Grill 7 From Research Scientist To Ceo: Lessons And Challenges With Dr. Katherine Grill &Raquo; Katherine Grill Cover Art](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Katherine_Grill_Cover_Art-1024x1024.jpg)
Join us as we speak with Dr. Katherine Grill, CEO and co-founder of Neolth, a Technology company that provides personalized mental health support to teens. Dr. Grill shares her experience of transitio…
Join us as we speak …
Join us as we speak with Dr. Katherine Grill, CEO and co-founder of Neolth, a technology company that provides personalized mental health support to teens. Dr. Grill shares her experience of transitioning from a research scientist to an entrepreneur, and provides valuable advice and lessons learned along the way. We also dive into how she applies mental health tools to her own team, the decision-making process when starting the company, and how she deals with wellness, balance, and mental health as a start-up founder. Additionally, she discusses the challenges she faces as a leader and shares …
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Ending Homelessness With Innovation: Insights From Elizabeth Funk 8 Ending Homelessness With Innovation: Insights From Elizabeth Funk &Raquo; Elizabeth Funk Cover Art](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Elizabeth_Funk_Cover_Art-1024x1024.jpg)
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Funk, the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of DignityMoves, a nonprofit that has developed an innovative solution to end street homelessness in our commu…
Join us for an inspi…
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Funk, the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of DignityMoves, a nonprofit that has developed an innovative solution to end street homelessness in our communities. Elizabeth's career experience spans various industries, including Real Estate, venture capital, climate technology, and several non-profit ventures. In this podcast episode, she shares her journey and how a "can do" mentality led her to find an innovative solution to combat the homeless conundrum in our communities. She also discusses how to implement a Silicon Valley startup culture in a …
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Building Resilience And Growth Mindset With Jutta Williams 9 Building Resilience And Growth Mindset With Jutta Williams &Raquo; Jutta Williams Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Jutta_Williams_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Join us as we speak with Jutta Williams, a career data protection professional and AI Ethics evangelist, about building resilience and a growth mindset in both personal and professional life. Jutta sh…
Join us as we speak …
Join us as we speak with Jutta Williams, a career data protection professional and AI Ethics evangelist, about building resilience and a growth mindset in both personal and professional life. Jutta shares her insights on the power of speaking accurately, introducing struggle to promote growth, and finding fulfillment through personal growth. She also discusses the importance of training resilience like a muscle and preparing teams to handle crises through open communication and exposure to smaller challenges. Tune in to learn how to stay open to opportunities and keep life exciting and fun.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Building A Successful Career: Insights And Advice From Executive And Entrepreneur Megan Effertz 10 Building A Successful Career: Insights And Advice From Executive And Entrepreneur Megan Effertz &Raquo; Megan Effertz Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Megan_Effertz_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Join us in this insightful podcast interview with Megan Effertz, an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience. Megan shares her journey of building companies in diffe…
Join us in this insi…
Join us in this insightful podcast interview with Megan Effertz, an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience. Megan shares her journey of building companies in different industries and how she developed her transferrable skills to jump from industry to industry. She also provides timely advice for job seekers, including how to do two-way interviews to find the right cultural fit and not settle for just any job. As a leader, Megan emphasizes the importance of humbleness and good listening to build trust with the team and create a supportive work environment. S…
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![The Tao Of Alibaba With Brian A. Wong 11 The Tao Of Alibaba With Brian A. Wong &Raquo; Alibaba Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Alibaba_Episode_cover-1024x1024.jpg)
How did Alibaba, a company started by an English teacher in a second-tier city in China, become one of the most influential companies in China, and one of the largest and most valuable companies in th…
How did Alibaba, a c…
How did Alibaba, a company started by an English teacher in a second-tier city in China, become one of the most influential companies in China, and one of the largest and most valuable companies in the world? Alibaba’s story is about how businesses can succeed by focusing on serving the good. In his latest book, the Tao of Alibaba, @Brian A. Wong, explores the nuts and bolts of how Alibaba connects its mission with execution to make the vision come true. His vivid account of many behind-the-scene stories about Jack Ma, the visionary founder of Alibaba, reveals profound leadership lessons on …
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![The Introvert’s Guide To Badassery With Jenn Donahue 12 The Introvert’s Guide To Badassery With Jenn Donahue &Raquo; Jennifer Donahue Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jennifer_Donahue_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Jenn Donahue, Ph.D., is a retired US Navy Captain and civil engineer who works on large-scale, high-profile geotechnical projects. Over her 27-year military career, Jenn has built a bridge across the …
Jenn Donahue, Ph.D.,…
Jenn Donahue, Ph.D., is a retired US Navy Captain and civil engineer who works on large-scale, high-profile geotechnical projects. Over her 27-year military career, Jenn has built a bridge across the Euphrates River during the Iraq war, commanded an 800-personnel Battalion in Afghanistan, and constructed combat outposts in the middle of deserts filled with insurgents. Jenn has led earthquake and tsunami reconnaissance missions in places like Samoa and Japan, designed the seismic plans for a bridge over the Panama Canal, and built roads in the coldest climes of Ketchikan. Along the way, she men…
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Lead With Character In Uncharted Waters With Sandy Stosz 13 Lead With Character In Uncharted Waters With Sandy Stosz &Raquo; Sandy Stosz Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sandy_Stosz_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Admiral Sandy Stosz was the first woman to command an icebreaker on the Great Lakes and lead a US armed forces service academy. Sandy served for 12 years at sea, commanding two ships, and led large Co…
Admiral Sandy Stosz …
Admiral Sandy Stosz was the first woman to command an icebreaker on the Great Lakes and lead a US armed forces service academy. Sandy served for 12 years at sea, commanding two ships, and led large Coast Guard organizations during crisis and complexity. She finished her career as the first woman assigned as Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, directing one of the Coast Guard’s largest enterprises. Today, we discuss how to earn respect as a leader even when you are a minority in your workplace and how you can be an ally to those aspiring minority leaders.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Lead Through Change With Nate Thompson 14 Lead Through Change With Nate Thompson &Raquo; Nathan Thompson Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Nathan_Thompson_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Nate Thompson is an award-winning catalyst and healthy disruptor who has been leading transformations across four industries over the past 20 years. Creating the future has been the throughline of his…
Nate Thompson is an …
Nate Thompson is an award-winning catalyst and healthy disruptor who has been leading transformations across four industries over the past 20 years. Creating the future has been the throughline of his career in top companies such as Qualcomm, Comcast, DaVita, Oppenheimer Funds, and Invesco. In this episode, we discuss how leaders can continue to grow and innovate through changes.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Redefine Success With Tammy Barlette 15 Redefine Success With Tammy Barlette &Raquo; Tammy Barlette Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Tammy_Barlette_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Tammy Barlette, a US Air Force fighter pilot, retired in 2018 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring she became a professional speaker and founded Athena’s Voice, a speaker referral business featuri…
Tammy Barlette, a US…
Tammy Barlette, a US Air Force fighter pilot, retired in 2018 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring she became a professional speaker and founded Athena’s Voice, a speaker referral business featuring female military pilots from around the United States. Tammy served in the US Air Force for over 20 years, and she assisted and protected troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In this episode, Tammy shares what it takes to succeed in a demanding military career, balance it with her role as a mom of three children, and consistently practice self-care.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![Why Every Leader Needs A Coach With Jerry Tuisl 16 Why Every Leader Needs A Coach With Jerry Tuisl &Raquo; Jerry Tuisl Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jerry_Tuisl_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Jerry Tuisl is a Business Coach with 25 years of experience in business development, sales, and management. He specializes in helping dental practice owners build a strong team culture and get their p…
Jerry Tuisl is a Bus…
Jerry Tuisl is a Business Coach with 25 years of experience in business development, sales, and management. He specializes in helping dental practice owners build a strong team culture and get their passion back into their practice. In this episode, you will hear an open conversation on the best strategies and mindsets for leadership development.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![How Companies Can Improve Employee Health And Wellness With Andrew Jacobus 17 How Companies Can Improve Employee Health And Wellness With Andrew Jacobus &Raquo; Andrew Jacobus Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Andrew_Jacobus_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Andrew Jacobus has been a senior executive in the corporate wellbeing space for over six years and previously had more than 20 decades of experience in Analytics, Human Capital, and Strategic Workforc…
Andrew Jacobus has b…
Andrew Jacobus has been a senior executive in the corporate wellbeing space for over six years and previously had more than 20 decades of experience in Analytics, Human Capital, and Strategic Workforce Planning. As a Vice President at Limeade Institute, a corporate wellbeing and employee experience company, Andrew leads the research and analytics group. In this episode, Andrew shares his insights on how companies can improve employee health and wellness.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)
![How To Create A Highly Engaged Remote Team With Gordon Tredgold 18 How To Create A Highly Engaged Remote Team With Gordon Tredgold &Raquo; Gordon Tredgold Episode Cover](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Gordon_Tredgold_Episode_Cover-1024x1024.jpg)
Gordon Tredgold is a former corporate warrior and a highly sought-after keynote speaker on Leadership, Employee Engagement, and Operational Excellence. He’s been recognized by Global Gurus as one of…
Gordon Tredgold is a…
Gordon Tredgold is a former corporate warrior and a highly sought-after keynote speaker on Leadership, Employee Engagement, and Operational Excellence. He’s been recognized by Global Gurus as one of the Top 10 Leadership Experts and Speakers. Gordon’s work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Fortune. He’s written four books and his last book, FAST, was a finalist in the Chartered Management Institute Management Book of the Year.
![Avatar Of Lei Wang](/wp-content/uploads/images/member-photos/2056.jpg)