In this episode, Dr. Magill talks with Aishwariya (Aish) Kannan about resilience, leadership, and moving forward through unexpected challenges in creating a new company. Aish shares the story behind her new beauty business, giving listeners a look at the next chapter of her entrepreneurial journey. She talks about stepping into a space built around confidence, self-expression, and helping people feel their best, while also balancing the real challenges of building something new.

Aish shares her backstory of navigating a brain injury while balancing school, work, and personal growth, offering a grounded look at what it takes to keep going when life does not follow the plan. Her beauty business adds another layer to the conversation, showing how resilience can turn into action. Rather than just talking about overcoming obstacles, Aish is actively creating something meaningful, personal, and service-driven.

The conversation also explores how change, technology, and AI are reshaping the way we work, lead, and make decisions. Ash reflects on the importance of staying adaptable, holding onto your values, and learning how to "ride the wave" through uncertainty instead of being overwhelmed by it.

Dr. Elisa McGill introduced Season 2 of the Endurance in Leadership Podcast, explaining her background in industrial organizational psychology and her focus on how leaders can maintain human connection while integrating AI technology in the workplace. She outlined her podcast's philosophy centered on three key components - momentum, energy, and endurance - and described how successful leaders can harness these elements even during challenging times. Dr. McGill announced that episodes will include interviews with leaders sharing their stories of perseverance and inspiration, as well as "science bites" featuring research findings on leadership effectiveness, with particular attention to how leaders can stay energized and maintain momentum despite obstacles

Chef Martin Corso, founder of The Chef's Grill, is a Saucier specializing in flavor creation. As a master of the culinary arts, Chef Martin discussed his culinary journey and business strategies with Dr. Elisa Magill, an expert in organizational efficiency. Martin emphasized the importance of adapting to changing consumer needs, from bold flavors to cost-reduction and eco-friendly options, and highlighted the company's successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also stressed the importance of community and ongoing readiness for potential challenges. Elisa praised Martin's focus on people and adaptability, while they both emphasized the importance of awareness, adjustability, and negativity management in leadership. You can reach Martin through his website at https://www.chefsgrille.com

Dr. Elisa Magill interviews Rick Hernandez, President and Founder of Synthesis Global, on the benefits of applying Conscious Leadership in the workplace.

Contact Rick Hernandez @ https://syntesisglobal.com/rick-hernandez/

Interview with Dr. Karen Linkletter, Director of the Management as a Liberal Art Research Institute, shares thoughts on staying resilient, while increasing our output in a way that truly makes a difference. How can we serve others while creating a legacy that matters? Tune in to find out!

To read more about the Transdisciplinary Journal of Management (the article that Karen discusses), you can access the article I wrote for their journal entitled, "Optimal Energetic Rhythms for Kinesthetic Business Builders." While there, feel free to search other articles as well! Enjoy - :)

Hello everyone and welcome to the Endurance in Leadership Podcast! Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those who are successful in life and those who fall short and give up? How is it that some seem to just "flow" into things, while others sometimes always appear to be struggling? Or… how about that leader who inspires others and builds momentum, energy, and endurance in all that they do? This is what we will be talking about… that unique factor that creates a legacy leadership model. That unique factor that helps successful leaders move from "grit to great!" That unique factor that helps them move forward despite setbacks. Tune in to hear from a variety of resilient and inspiring leaders on their stories of moving forward despite obstacles, or their proven tips/tools to endure and thrive. Interviews will include all types of leaders, from solopreneurs to bustling corporate leaders. In the end, the mindset is the same… they are innovative, out-of-the-box thinkers and creative collaborators. The point? In life, everything moves in waves… water, sound, light, energy, etc. It's how we perceive these waves, and what we do to ride the wave that matters. It's how we ride it that determines whether we sink, swim, or sail. So… tune in to listen and learn from some amazing, resilient leaders! When I am not interviewing, I will be discussing brief "Science Bites" with thoughts on how to apply these points in your life and business. I look forward to sharing with you both now and into the future!