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No Limit Leadership
No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives who refuse to settle for mediocrity.
Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show explores modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams.
Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization.
From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.
Episodes
90 episodes
90: The One Practice Every Winning Company Has in Common: Mastering Feedback and Innovation w/ 8-Figure Founder Eli Portnoy
What if you could actually predict whether a business will succeed or fail? After analyzing over 150 companies, today’s guest uncovered the single practice that separates thriving businesses from those that stall out.In this epi...
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89: How to Lead Beyond Your Lifetime: Creating generational impact for your family and the world w/ Justin Maxwell
What if your leadership didn’t stop when your career ended—or even when your life did? In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Justin Maxwell, a values-driven entrepreneur, advisor,...
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45:03
88: From Deloitte to the Deep Blue: CEO Kendra MacDonald on Leading Bold Innovation
What if the biggest untapped leadership opportunity on the planet lies underwater?In this eye-opening episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster and former Deloi...
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87: How to Reduce Burnout and Skyrocket Team Productivity w/ Sheri Traxler
Most leaders say they want peak performance from their teams, but ignore one of the simplest levers to get it: health and wellness. In this episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with nationally recognized wellness exper...
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56:49
86: How to Lead with Calm and Connection at Home and Work w/ Mary Wilcox Smith
Ever wonder why you overreact in high-stress situations and what it means about your leadership?In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with parent coach, speaker, and author Mary Wilcox Smith
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42:00
85: Why Writing Is the Leadership Skill You Can’t Ignore Anymore w/ Elaine Acker
In a world overloaded with noise and AI-generated fluff, the leaders who can communicate clearly, consistently, and with purpose will win. But most leaders overlook one of the most powerful tools they have: the written word.In this episo...
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38:01
84: Why Your Team Nods Yes.. and Still Fails to Deliver w/ Dr. Laura Gallaher
If your meetings end in agreement but nothing gets done, you're not dealing with alignment; you're stuck in artificial harmony.In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, organizational psychologist, leadership expert, ...
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45:05
83: Combating the New Age of Mediocrity w/ Bill Rice
Are you unknowingly letting mediocrity sabotage your team’s performance and culture? In this powerful conversation, Sean Patton sits down with Bill Rice—former Air Force counterintelligence officer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of a leading...
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49:41
82: Building Champions from the Inside Out w/ Hall of Fame Coach Sherri Coale
Becoming a champion isn’t about obsessing over the scoreboard. The real transformation happens in the small, intentional behaviors you choose every single day.In this episode of The No Limit Leadership Podcast, legendary coach a...
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49:53
81: From Nothing to a Billion: The Leadership Playbook They Don’t Teach You w/ Harry L Allen
Traditional banks often lack personalized service, and local businesses struggle to find true partnership in financial institutions. Meanwhile, higher education faces scrutiny over relevance and ROI in a world where information is nearly free.<...
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36:51
80: The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership w/ Jim Carlough
Many aspiring leaders misunderstand leadership as task delegation and performance oversight, missing its human core. Leadership isn’t just what you do—it’s who you become. In this episode, Jim Carlough, Chief Sale...
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42:06
79: From Founder to Leader: Building Purpose-Driven Teams w/ Sam Davidson
Are you an entrepreneur or leader struggling to scale your business and empower your team?In this episode of No Limit Leadership, host Sean Patton sits down with Sam Davidson, CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, seasoned f...
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43:20
78: The Inner Game of Business w/ Chris Wilkinson
Why long-term success starts with self-leadership and how to align who you are with the business you’re building.Why You Need to Listen:Most entrepreneurs focus on tactics and hustle, but overlook the one thing that actually deter...
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77: From Data to Direction: Building a No Limits Culture with AI w/ Jim Stevenson
In this episode of No Limit Leadership, I sit down with Jim Stevenson—founder and CEO of the Bletchley Group, a global growth consultancy helping organizations align strategy, culture, and technology.We dive into what most leade...
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46:38
76: Balancing Structure and Soul w/ Valerie Sandjivy
What if the secret to great leadership isn’t more strategy—but more soul?In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I’m joined by Valerie Sandjivy, a global leadership mentor and founder of EllipsUS. With over 20 yea...
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50:24
75: Stop Talking. Start Leading: Why Great Leaders Ask Better Questions w/ Ken Proctor
If you're a growth-minded executive, founder, or team leader looking to build a high-trust, high-performance culture—this episode is for you.Ken Proctor is an executive coach and former CEO who helps organizations turn middle managers in...
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43:10
74: Six Words to Transform Your Culture w/ Alex Ramos
What if your team could recite your mission without looking it up—and actually believe in it?In this powerful episode, Sean sits down with retired Air Force Squadron Commander and leadership expert Alex Ramos to unpack one of th...
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73: Stop Marching Harder-Start Leading Smarter w/ Tony Martignetti
In this episode of No Limits Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Tony Martignetti, bestselling author, leadership advisor, and founder of Inspired Purpose Coaching. With a unique background in biotech, finance, and executive ...
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41:24
72: Why Resilience Beats Talent w/ Ryan Lavarnway
Talent might get you noticed. But resilience is what keeps you in the game.In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I sit down with Ryan Lavarnway—MLB veteran, Olympian, and leadership speaker—to unpack what it r...
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43:35
71: Not the Listener You Think You Are w/ Oscar Trimboli
“74.9% of people think they’re great listeners. Only 12.8% of people feel truly heard. Someone’s lying—and it might be you.” That gap is costing you trust, performance, innovation, and talent. In this powerful episode of <...
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45:34
70: Built to Lead, Not Break w/ Dr. Brandon Parker
If your body is breaking down, your leadership is next. In this episode, we’re tackling the unspoken truth about leadership performance: it starts with physical health. Because no matter how sharp your mind is—if your body can’t carry the missi...
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51:24
69: Why Leaders Fail to Inspire (And How to Fix It) w/ Jen Halpern
Leadership is not about authority—it’s about connection. Yet too many leaders unintentionally create environments where employees feel unheard, undervalued, and unmotivated. In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I sat down with Jen ...
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42:57
68: The Resilient Leader's Edge w/ Suzanne "Xena" Lesko
How do the best leaders stay calm and effective under extreme pressure? In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I sit down with Suzanne "Xena" Lesko, a retired Navy captain, combat veteran, and global leadership expert, ...
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49:18
67: How Elite Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams w/ Matt Van Epps
In this powerful episode of the No Limits Leadership Podcast, host Sean Patton sits down with his longtime friend and West Point classmate, Matt Van Epps. Matt currently serves as the Commissioner of General Services for the state of T...
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54:58
66: Whole-hearted Leadership - A Fresh Perspective, w/Lantz Howard
Most leaders are stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing, overcommitting, and avoiding the hard truths—and it’s killing their impact. In this episode, I sit down with Lantz Howard, executive coach and founder of Champion Hope, to brea...
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