The Leader Brew Podcast
The Leader Brew podcast features the leadership stories of our former students who share their lifelong experiences from the classroom to the real-world.
Join Dr. Rick Arrowood and Co-Hosts as they reignite the magic of the classroom in these unscripted discussions. Learn from remarkable guests about how they overcame some of life's most challenging obstacles and yet found a way to keep their passion alive.
Episodes
32 episodes
From Stage Skills to Leadership Success with Rachel Arditi
Rachel Arditi, Senior Director at Sage Therapeutics, shares a fascinating journey of juggling her master's degree with a demanding career. Discover how her theater background has been instrumental in cultivating her leadership skills and work e...
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Matthew Coccoluto's Evolution from Scenic Film Studies to AI Leader
Join Dr. Rick Arrowood for an engaging conversation with Matthew Coccoluto, a talented former student from Northeastern University D'Amore-McKim School of Business, as he shares his extraordinary transition from the stunning landscapes of Peppe...
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Strategies for Success: Dr. Julia Ivy's Story of Choices, Open-Mindedness, and Growth
Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Julia Ivy, an extraordinary educator, and international business strategist who transformed her life from a top management consultant in Eastern Europe to an internationally recognized leader in global strat...
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The Power of Uncertainty: Duc Do’s Journey from Vietnam to Success Abroad
What happens when young leaders step out of their comfort zone and embrace the unknown? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Duc Do, a remarkable student living in the USA who is originally from Vietnam and shares his journey of growth...
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Transforming Complexity into Clarity: Jalen Gonel on Intuitive AI and Personal Evolution (Part 2)
Join Part 2 of the conversation with Jalen Gonel, the brain behind Breadcrumbs.ai, as we unravel the threads of complexity in learning and entrepreneurship. Imagine a world where the intricate becomes attainable, where AI is your ally on a tran...
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Transforming Complexity into Clarity: Jalen Gonel on Intuitive AI and Personal Evolution (Part 1)
Join the conversation with Jalen Gonel, the brain behind Breadcrumbs.ai, as we unravel the threads of complexity in learning and entrepreneurship. Imagine a world where the intricate becomes attainable, where AI is your ally on a transformative...
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21:40
Mastering the Game: 'Doing Your 1-11' with Jaiden Woodbey
Stepping onto campus as a first-year student athlete, Jaiden Woodbey was determined to defy the odds. His journey through competitive football and rigorous academia, culminating in three degrees over five action-packed years, paints a compellin...
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Never Too Late: Reigniting Education Dreams Featuring Denise Eaton
Can you imagine returning to pursue your educational dreams after a 35 year gap? Denise Eaton, a recent Merrimack College graduate, defied the odds and did exactly that. Denise’s inspiring journey from a long hiatus to achieving her Bachelor's ...
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Navigating Success Through Determination Featuring Clifford Harrison
Are you ready to hear a tale of extraordinary resilience? Meet Clifford Harrison, a former Foundation Year student and now an esteemed professional at the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. Juggling the demands of early parenthood while striv...
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Unleashing the Leader Within Featuring Wei Li Wong
Join Dr. Rick Arrowood and his co-host, Dr. Leslie Hitch, as they reconnect with their former student, Wei Li Wong. Originally hailing from Malaysia, Wei Li will share her personal and professional journey from being an international graduate s...
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It All Begins with a Gratitude Mindset Featuring Dr. Stephen Sim
Join Dr. Rick Arrowood and Co-Host Dr. Leslie Hitch in an engaging conversation with former student Dr. Stephen Sim. This episode revolves around a recurring theme of respect and admiration for faculty members expressed by many exceptional stud...
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Making a Difference Featuring Ricky Sucitra
Dr. Rick catches up with his former student, Ricky Sucitra, from Jakarta, Indonesia, to discuss Ricky's experience from the classroom to the realworld leading multicultural teams. In their conversation, Ricky shares how he and his team practice...
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Developing a "Life's Long, Life's Short" Mindset Featuring Nathan Luker
Accompany Dr. Rick as he reconnects with Nathan Luker, a former student from Melbourne, Australia. Nathan shares his reflections on studying leadership with American professors, which offered him a fresh perspective on his educational and profe...
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Ho Chi Minh (the Bringer of Light) Would Be Proud Featuring Vi Nguyễn
Dr. Arrowood is accompanied by Vi Nguyen, a former student from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in this episode. The English translation of Ho Chi Minh is "Bringer of Light." Vi, who graduated a decade ago and has since ventured into the real world,...
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Pull the Pin and Jump Featuring Kristal Jericho
Join Dr. Rick Arrowood and guest Kristal Jericho as they explore self-discovery, motivation, and strategy. Kristal shares her personal and professional journey from the classroom to the real world, reflecting on the significance of self-belief,...
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It's Ok to Be Vulnerable Featuring Ruta Kothare
Dr. Rick Arrowood and Dr. Leslie Hitch are joined by Ruta Kothare, a former student from India, to discuss her perspectives on the cultural nuances of living and teaching in Australia and China. During the conversation, Ruta emphasizes the impo...
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Don't Go It Alone Featuring Andrew Joycey
Dr. Rick Arrowood invites you to an extraordinary conversation with guest Andrew Joycey as they explore his life journey from the classroom to the real world. Andrew shares his insightful reflections on growing up in Papua New Guinea and Austra...
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Keeping a Positive Outlook Featuring Mohssen Owlad and Sanaz Bin
Join Dr. Rick and his guests, Mohssen Owlad and Sanaz Bin, two former students from Iran who reside in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode, Mo and Sang share their stories of perseverance, tenacity, and courage in their pursuit of passion as ...
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Small Island Curiosity Leads to Big Dreams Featuring Ivan Mootoosamy
Join Dr. Rick Arrowood and his guest Ivan Mootoosamy in this engaging discussion about leading others by understanding their personality and personality preferences. Ivan's departure from the small island nation of Mauritius to Australia unleas...
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Swimming With Your Strengths in Unchartered Waters Featuring Dilini Kithsiri
Join Dr. Rick Arrowood and his guest Dilini Kithsiri in this fascinating discussion about how to swim with your strengths in unchartered waters. Dilini, an aquatics athlete, shares her transition from a trained competitor to learning how ...
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26:41
Tearing Down Walls Featuring Martha Marroquin
Join Dr. Rick Arrowood and his guest Martha Marroquin as they discuss her experiences from the classroom to the real world. Martha spoke about her journey and how the global leadership classroom provided the perfect space for gaining cross-cult...
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It's More Than Business--It's Family and Charity Featuring Fazeel Tariq Mughal
Live from Pakistan, I sit down with former student Fazeel Tariq Mughal in the major city of Lahore for an interview discussing family business dynamics, insights on politics, leading in a global environment, and his family's remarkable ch...
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Learning, Teaching, and Leading Cross-Culturally Featuring Tilka Farzana
Join Co-Hosts Dr. Rick Arrowood and Dr. Leslie Hitch along with today's guest, Tilka Farzana. Tilka is a graduate of the global leadership program, entrepreneur, and lecturer. She shares her remarkable story of transitioning leadership th...
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Teaching Leadership Abroad: Fond Reflections From the "Dynamic Duo" Featuring Dr. Leslie Hitch and Jane Edmonds
Join today's Host Dr. Rick Arrowood as he journeys down memory lane with Dr. Leslie Hitch and Jane Edmonds. These two global leadership faculty pioneers, also known as the dynamic duo, traveled 10,000 miles to Australia to do what they do best-...
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Love What You Do and You’ll Never Have to Worry About Balancing Work-Life-Community Featuring Peter Cameron
Join Dr. Rick Arrowood and his guest, Peter Cameron, as they catch up and talk about life, career, and the newest addition to Peter’s family, Hugh. Peter talks about his experiences after attaining a dual master’s degree in Melbourne and later ...
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