
Your Inner Critic Is Costing You More Than You Think with Christopher Salem
Leadership doesn’t break down during the easy moments—it breaks down under pressure. In this episode of The BOLT, Todd Bertsch sits down with emotional intelligence and communication expert Christophe...
17 Apr 56min

Why Empathy Wins in Leadership with Dr. Melissa Robinson
Empathy is often dismissed as “soft” until you see its impact on trust, retention, and performance. In this episode, Todd sits down with Dr. Melissa Robinson to explore why empathy is one of the most ...
2 Apr 57min

From Empty Success to Abundant Living with Drew Norton
You don’t forget the moment everything changes. Drew Norton shares the night he walked into sirens, panic, and his six-month-old son barely breathing—and how that single moment rewired how he leads hi...
19 Mar 53min

The Leadership Power of Putting Yourself First with Kathy Sullivan
In this episode of The BOLT Podcast, Todd sits down with Kathy Sullivan—organizational development consultant, executive coach, and author of Moms Eat First—for a powerful conversation on leadership, ...
11 Mar 56min

Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things with Michael Krumpak
In this episode, Todd Bertsch sits down with Michael E. Krumpak to challenge the myth that “smart” leadership is enough. Together, they unpack a practical, story-driven roadmap for building legendary ...
19 Feb 55min

From Change Management to Meaningful Change Leadership with Leslie Ellis
The hardest part of change isn’t the plan or the platform—it’s leadership. In this episode, Todd sits down with Leslie Ellis, CEO of Meaningful Change Consulting, to unpack why transformations stall a...
11 Feb 57min

Leading Into Tomorrow: 2026 HR Trends Shaping the Workplace with David Noe
Burnout is rising, trust is fragile, and the old playbook of perks over people is running out of steam. In this episode, we sit down with David Noe, a trusted voice in HR, to unpack what actually driv...
28 Jan 58min

The Long Game of Leadership: Curiosity, Humility, and Impact with Harvey Nelson
Season Two launches with Harvey Nelson, entrepreneur, mentor, and lifelong explorer, as we walk through the SPARK Framework (Curiosity, Mindset, Action, Growth, Impact) using stories that are funny, r...
14 Jan 1h 5min




















