Becoming the Leader Others Want to Follow with Tess Fyalka – Ep 141

In this episode of Inspiring Possible, Christy Pennison welcomes award-winning author, leadership coach, and organizational development expert Tess Fyalka for a candid conversation about what it really takes to lead—and why courage and vulnerability are at the heart of effective leadership. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and her book, Walking the Leadership Ledge: The New Leader’s Guide to Building Resilience and Confidence at Every Step, Tess offers practical wisdom and encouragement for anyone navigating the demands of leadership.

The conversation focused on how most leaders are thrust into their roles feeling unprepared and uncertain. Tess shares her own journey from feeling in over her head to discovering a passion for empowering others to lead with confidence. One concept discussed was the tension between values like kindness and courage, and how leaders often avoid difficult conversations under the guise of caring for others—when, in reality, they are protecting themselves from discomfort.

Tenacious Living: Finding Possibility Beyond Overwhelm and Uncertainty with Scott Scovill – Ep 140

In this episode of Inspiring Possible, the conversation focused on the life-changing power of tenacity and the art of relentlessly pursuing your dreams. Christy welcomes Scott Scovill, award-winning entrepreneur, founder of MOO TV, and author of Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams. The discussion explored Scott’s journey from overcoming deep-seated fears and failures to building a life of bold achievements, including touring with world-famous bands and reinventing himself through self-awareness and therapy.

A key theme that emerged was that success is less about raw talent or instant results, and more about consistently showing up, learning from failure, and being true to oneself. For anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for renewed direction, this inspiring conversation offers practical wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder: life’s too short to be miserable—so relentlessly keep going.

Embracing the Beginner Mindset: How Leaders Transform Through Self-Mastery and Practice with Croft Edwards

In this episode of Inspiring Possible, host Christy Pennison welcomes master certified coach Croft Edwards for a transformative conversation on leadership, self-mastery, and the art of being a beginner. Drawing on decades of experience coaching leaders from energy to aviation and stories from his own journey—including lessons learned in the military and in everyday life— Croft unpacks why our biggest leadership challenge is often ourselves.

Unstoppable Siblings: 150 Races and the Power of Doing Hard Things Together

In this episode of Inspiring Possible, host Christy Pennison welcomes brothers Brent and Kyle Pease to share their extraordinary story of overcoming obstacles, redefining inclusion, and building a life—and a legacy—of impact. Founders of the Kyle Pease Foundation, these brothers have completed over 150 endurance races together and raised nearly $10 million to support inclusion for athletes with disabilities.

Kyle, who lives with cerebral palsy, and Brent, his devoted brother and race partner, recount how their journey started with Brent’s first Ironman and was propelled by a single “can we do this?” conversation. That spark has since fueled not only a full roster of athletic achievements but also a movement to empower others with disabilities—proving, as Kyle says, that “we get to, not have to” push through the pain, challenges, and victories together.