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The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My Friends

jeffpelaccio
Leadership
Kansas City, United States
Kansas City
Healthcare
Searcy Financial
Bitcoin
Generational Leadership
Web3
Hallmark Cards
Private Equity
Martin City Brewing Company
Marc Shaffer
Emotional Intelligence
Acumen
Networking
Federal Reserve System
Education
Hospitals
Investbev
E-Commerce

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

Shari Noonan (see bio below) has built a career by stepping into complexity and figuring out how to move it forward.

In this episode, Jeff talks with Shari, CEO and co-founder of Rialto Markets, about a career that started with summers at Lake of th... more

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Anna Redmond’s story starts with a mountain lion in her yard.

Seriously.

Before Jeff and Anna (bio below) get into entrepreneurship, physical security, challenge coins, blockchain, Harvard, venture capital, and leadership, Anna explains how a mount... more

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In this Special Edition episode, Jeff welcomes friend and Kansas City connector Noorah Nachbor, founder of Palm and Light (Her Website) and The Leap, for a conversation about career pivots, energy, intuition, healing, entrepreneurship, and what happe... more

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Jeff welcomes his friend, former Sprint PCS colleague, and fractional CMO Lori Wiles (see bio below) to The Corporate Couch for a conversation about career pivots, marketing strategy, leadership, AI, and finding new energy in the next chapter.

Lori’... more

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Recent Guests

Shari Noonan
Co-founder and CEO of Rialto Markets
Rialto Markets
Episode: Shari Noonan: Pack Light, Move Fast, and Rewrite the Market
Anna Redmond
Founder and CEO of Braav, private security entrepreneur
Braav
Episode: Mountain Lions, Challenge Coins, and Building What’s Missing with Anna Redmond
Noorah Nachbor
Founder, Owner, and Chief Energy Officer of Palm and Light; Reiki practitioner and intuitive coach
Palm and Light
Episode: Special Edition: The Chief Energy Officer with Noorah Nachbor
Lori Wiles
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, Speaker, Trainer, Brand Strategist
Private practice (Lori Wiles CMO)
Episode: From Tornado Chasing to Strategy-First Marketing with Lori Wiles
Dave Patrick
Longtime guest and former CMO/agency veteran
Marketing strategist, WizeStrategy (co-founded)
Episode: Back on the Couch: Marketing Isn’t a Magic Wand with Dave Patrick
Kendall Schoenrock
Operator, investor, host of Hidden Foundations
SilverRock Ventures; Gov Leases; Hidden Foundations
Episode: Dossiers, Dragons, and the Long Game with Kendall Schoenrock
Ed LeBeau
Founder of Heartland Golf Schools
Heartland Golf Schools
Episode: Special Edition: My Bagger Vance - Golf, Habits, and Life Lessons with Ed LeBeau
Maki Moussavi
Executive coach, speaker, author of The High Achievers Guide
Independent/Consultant
Episode: Back on the Couch: When Success Stops Working with Maki Moussavi
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

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 39 ratings
  • Helpful podcast!!

    Jeff is an incredible host and I absolutely love the transparency that comes out of this through the conversations with his guests. Super high-quality podcast, definitely worth listening to if you're in business!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch.com
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States3 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

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Production quality is consistently high with engaging conversational style.
Listeners praise authentic leadership discussions and practical takeaways.

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Special Edition: The Chief Energy Officer with Noorah Nachbor
Q: What would you tell someone curious about your work but not sure it's for them?
You don't have to fully believe in energy work to benefit from it; approach with an open mind and give it a try. Reach out with questions, and consider starting with a few sessions to experience the potential shifts in clarity and stress relief.
Special Edition: The Chief Energy Officer with Noorah Nachbor
Q: Noorah, what was the biggest surprise you faced after leaving corporate to start your own business?
The biggest surprise was realizing I could set my own rules and manage my time, rather than chasing approvals from executives. Time management and the freedom to shape my calendar were transformative in how I define success and deliver for clients.
Special Edition: The Chief Energy Officer with Noorah Nachbor
Q: Noorah, describe how you work with clients. What's your approach?
I take a human-centered, relationship-focused approach, meeting people where they are, building trust upfront, and prioritizing alignment over transactional quick closes. With time, this approach helps clients experience clarity and inner peace as they explore energy work and coaching.
From Tornado Chasing to Strategy-First Marketing with Lori Wiles
Q: What was your big career turning point after Sprint PCS?
Realizing the need to move from a high-velocity, technical startup environment to roles where I could build scalable marketing foundations, which led me to leadership positions at Blue Cross, Cerner, Lockton, and GEHA and eventually to starting my own fractional CMO practice.
Back on the Couch: Marketing Isn’t a Magic Wand with Dave Patrick
Q: What role does AI play in marketing strategy according to the guest?
AI is valuable for efficiency and data processing, but it won't replace strategic thinking. It can remove the heavy lift from analytics and research, enabling marketers to focus on shaping strategy and understanding customer insights, not just cutting costs.

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