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C-Suite Confidential

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Leadership
Neuroscience
Coaching
Performance Psychology
Business
Athleadership
Performance
Wellness IQ
Lachina Robinson
WNBA
Resilience

C-Suite Confidential is a leadership and performance podcast hosted by Melissa Dawn Simkins, Founder of Athleadership, and CEO of Velvet Suite. The show explores how today’s top executives condition themselves to lead under pressure and perform when it counts. The show provides insights through the lens of performance psychology, neuroscience, and an elite athletic mindset that enables you to lead... more

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Latest Episodes

Burnout rarely happens because we don't know what to do. Executive conditioning using the athlete mindset trains you to lead sustainably by knowing when to stop.

In this deeply personal Greatest Hits episode of C-Suite Confidential, Melissa Dawn Sim... more

High-performance leadership uses executive performance and leadership resilience for athleadership and C suite leadership mental conditioning. Melissa Dawn Simkins hosts Khalia Collier, Vice President and Chief of Staff of Basketball Operations, Dall... more

Executive leadership today faces unprecedented challenges, and this episode explores why leadership conditioning is the secret to high-performance leadership. Dr. Michael Platt joins Melissa Dawn Simkins to discuss how neuroleadership provides the fr... more

WNBA analyst and sports broadcaster LaChina Robinson shares how choosing purpose over prestige transformed her career, leadership style, and impact. In this episode of C-Suite Confidential, she opens up about career alignment, women in leadership, me... more

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Khalia Collier
Vice President, Chief of Staff of Basketball Operations for the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
Episode: Rest, Resilience, and the Science of Sustainable Success with Khalia Collier
Dr. Michael Platt
Director of Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Leader's Brain Under Pressure: The Neuroscience of Leadership Conditioning with Dr. Michael Platt
LaChina Robinson
Basketball player, broadcaster, founder of Rise with LaChina
Rise with LaChina
Episode: The Career Move Most Leaders Are Afraid to Make with LaChina Robinson
Ryall Graber
Elite athlete and wellness coach, founder of Wellness IQ
Wellness IQ / Athleadership
Episode: Why High Performers Crash and the Six Pillars That Rebuild Them, with Ryall Graber
Dr. Mannino
Neuroscientist specializing in performance neuroscience
Episode: The 60-Second Reset Every Leader Needs: Backed By Neuroscience with Dr. Michael Mannino

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Melissa Dawn Simkins
Host of C-Suite Confidential; affiliated with Athleadership and Velvet Suite.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Practical Advice

    A must-listen for anyone leading a team. Coach Kav’s lessons on awareness and accountability really hit home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tech Girl.
    South Africa4 months ago
  • Excited to add this to my list of podcasts.

    Athleadership just speaks to me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.VCP
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great podcast!!

    A masterclass in leadership! Coach Kav’s framework of awareness, ownership, and action is simple but life-changing for executives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nina.2307
    Spain4 months ago

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Practical and actionable leadership guidance that blends science and storytelling.
The show consistently delivers leadership frameworks that feel transferable to corporate teams.
Listeners praise the host's practical drills and real-world coaching focus.
Guests provide credible perspectives from business and elite sports, enhancing takeaway value.

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The Career Move Most Leaders Are Afraid to Make with LaChina Robinson
Q: You've talked about a pivotal moment when you chose to stay focused on women's basketball and invest in women. What drove that decision and how did you navigate the pressure to diversify your path?
The decision came from recognizing where my passion and impact could be greatest. I trusted my instincts, reflected on my values annually, and prioritized alignment over outward pressure, which ultimately expanded opportunities for others and strengthened my leadership identity.
The Truth About Winning: Why Most Leaders Fail Under Pressure
Q: Tell us who is Coach Kav.
Coach Kav describes himself as a coach by trade, a father and husband, with 23 years of experience coaching at the highest levels across NFL, pro sports, and Olympic contexts, emphasizing a philosophy that blends competitive life lessons with business coaching.

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What is C-Suite Confidential about and what kind of topics does it cover?

C-suite leaders and high-performing professionals are the primary audience, drawn to conversations that fuse neuroscience, performance psychology, and an elite athletic mindset with practical mental conditioning for leadership under pressure. Episodes frequently explore how leaders condition their minds and nervous systems, turn high-stakes scenarios into opportunities, and build sustainable routines that prevent burnout. Notable throughlines include actionable drills, team dynamics, and frameworks that translate science into everyday leadership practices, often featuring guests from corporate, sports, and coaching disciplines. Expect a mix of personal storytelling, concrete frameworks, and real-world tips that listeners can start applying ... more

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4. Ryall Graber
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