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The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My Friends

jeffpelaccio
Leadership
Kansas City, United States
Kansas City
Healthcare
Hallmark Cards
Martin City Brewing Company
Emotional Intelligence
Acumen
Federal Reserve System
Education
Hospitals
Investbev
E-Commerce
Cape Coral, United States
Agriculture
NTMA
Love At Work
Global Health
Book Launch
Inflation

Interviews with successful leaders and company founders sharing stories of their career journey, great leadership, and not-so-great. It will help you become a better leader while poking fun at all the crazy shit that happens in corporate America. Hosted by Jeff Pelaccio who has over 40 years of leadership experience for every t-shirt size company - Small (4 employees) to XL (over 1 million employe... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when your podcast guest hands you a 15-page dossier about himself before the interview starts?

You know you’re in for a different kind of conversation.

Jeff recorded this episode in person at Kendall Schoenrock’s (see bio below) podcas... more

In this Special Edition episode, Jeff reconnects with Ed LeBeau, founder of Heartland Golf Schools (Website) and one of the most influential teachers in Jeff’s own golf journey.

Jeff first met Ed in 2003 while attending Heartland Golf School, and ov... more

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Maki Moussavi is back, and she officially becomes the first guest to return for a full-length episode.

No pressure, Maki. Just podcast history :-)

In her first conversation, Maki talked about career journeys, leadership, and the idea of success con... more

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What happens when three guys with almost no retail experience decide to open a local goods store?

 

In Keith Bradley’s case, you get Made in KC.

Keith, co-founder of Made in KC, shares the story of how a 300-square-foot pop-up featuring 15 local art... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Bradley
Founder and co-owner of Made in KC
Made in KC
Episode: From Pop-Up to Powerhouse: Building Kansas City’s Local Movement with Keith Bradley
Billy Hodes
Leader and Growth Catalyst at Acumen (growth catalyst group founder)
Acumen
Episode: Billy Hodes: From Dinner Table Business School to Building with Purpose
Bill Miller
CEO of WellSky, healthcare technology leader
WellSky
Episode: From Flatlander to WellSky: Lumberjacks, Startups, and Leading at Scale with Bill Miller
Katherine O'Toole
Executive Director, Kansas City Chapter of the NTMA; Career and Technical Education Advocate; Workforce Development Champion
NTMA Kansas City Chapter
Episode: From Classroom Chaos to Manufacturing Momentum with Katherine O’Toole
Ron Cox
Seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and leadership coach; CEO of RC Development Solutions; author
RC Development Solutions / Cox Family Giving Foundation
Episode: From Hard Knocks to Big Wins: Building Teams That Actually Execute with Ron Cox
Kori Bloom
Keynote speaker, author, leadership coach
koribloom.com / The Business of Parenting
Episode: Leadership Isn’t a Light Switch: Parenting, Pressure, and Showing Up Whole with Kori Bloom
Esther George
Former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; former member of the Federal Open Market Committee
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (former)
Episode: Esther George: The Economy, the World Cup, and the Decisions Behind Both
Frank Niles
Strategic advisor and fractional CHRO; former Walmart leader
Walmart; frankniles.com
Episode: From Showgirls, Sea Stacks, and Stand-Up Comedy to Fortune One Leadership with Frank Niles
Ericka Beeler
CEO of Beeler Consulting, healthcare innovator
Beeler Consulting / Succession Health
Episode: Work Hard, Speak Up, Build Something Better with Ericka Beeler

Hosts

Jeffrey Pelaccio
Host of The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My Friends
Joe Deshawn
Co-host introducing the episode; host collaborations focused on leadership and storytelling

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    This is an amazing podcast and some great guest. Some really good insights and great to hear from amazing leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonesy203
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent!

    Love it! Very insightful and inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KC rocks!
    United States2 years ago
  • Authentic conversations about business issues that matter

    Jeff and guests talk from the heart about the business challenges they have faced and overcome. Great production quality and very authentic. Recommended for all private business leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jrjozi
    Canada3 years ago
  • Unbelievable leadership lessons

    The stories Jeff has shared about great leaders who have over early hardships are super inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DShadid
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    Jeff does a fantastic job integrating great information and engaging with his guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJFNP
    United States3 years ago

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The host asks sharp, relevant questions that pull practical insights from guests.
Guests are described as insightful, with strong storytelling and real-world lessons.
Production quality is consistently high with engaging conversational style.
Listeners praise authentic leadership discussions and practical takeaways.

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No Boxes, No Straight Lines: Shannon Nash on Reinvention, Resilience, and Redefining Leadership
Q: What was the biggest turning point in Shannon Nash's career path?
The conversation describes a turning point at a social party where a friend urged her to step out of her comfort zone, leading to a pivotal opportunity with Norah Nixon and Debbie Allen that shifted her career toward leading an organization and pursuing board-level work.
From Classroom Chaos to Manufacturing Momentum with Katherine O’Toole
Q: What's the biggest challenge you faced when you started, and how has that evolved?
The biggest challenge was getting people to show up and engage; now the focus is listening to ideas and using limited funds to maximize impact for member companies and the broader manufacturing community.
From Classroom Chaos to Manufacturing Momentum with Katherine O’Toole
Q: What motivated you to transition from teaching to leading an NTMA chapter?
Personal experiences with my family, a desire to impact the broader workforce, and the need to translate strong classroom practices into industry leadership all motivated the move, along with a readiness to apply organizational skills to help member shops and education partners.
Billy Hodes: From Dinner Table Business School to Building with Purpose
Q: What drew you to join Vistage, and how did that shape Midland Metal's trajectory?
Vistage connected me with mentors and a peer group that supplied practical guidance, accountability, and strategic thinking, which helped convert a rough stretch into sustainable growth and prepared me for future leadership roles.
Billy Hodes: From Dinner Table Business School to Building with Purpose
Q: How did you navigate turning around a distressed division and what was the turning point?
I proposed a new business model, secured financing, and implemented a two-year plan that shifted pricing and market focus, which gradually moved the division back to profitability and taught me the limits of my own knowledge.

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