Awake and Alive: Breaking Free from Distraction to Discover Your Purpose with Dr. Michelle Machado – Ep 149

In this episode of Inspiring Possible, host Christy Pennison welcomes leadership expert, speaker, and author Dr. Michelle Machado to explore why distraction has become our default and what it really takes to get back to what matters most. Drawing from her new book, Alive Again: 4 Steps to Reclaim Your Life in a Distracted World, Dr. Michelle shares her personal and professional journey through overwhelm, parenthood, and high-stakes leadership roles. She reveals the hidden costs of distraction—not just to productivity, but to relationships, purpose, and inner peace.

Becoming Unrecognizable to Yourself: Embracing Change and Purpose with Elise Madrick

In this episode of Inspiring Possible, host Christy Pennison welcomes transformation architect Elise Madrick to dive deep into the journey of getting “unstuck.” Elise shares her personal story of looking like she had it all on the outside, yet feeling unfulfilled and lost on the inside—until she discovered the courage to rewrite her narrative.

Ten Leadership Principles to Transform Your Team and Thrive with Kyle McDowell

In this episode of Inspiring Possible, host Christy Pennison welcomes leadership expert, former Fortune 10 executive, and bestselling author Kyle McDowell to discuss transformative leadership. They explore Kyle’s journey from humble beginnings in corporate America to leading tens of thousands and ultimately discovering the cost of success without fulfillment. Together, they dive into the problems of duplicity and inauthenticity in traditional leadership, the importance of establishing personal values and workplace principles, and how Kyle’s “10 We” principles can build a culture of excellence.

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.