ML338: Carrie Williams (Author & Leader)

by | Jul 5, 2025 | Author, Leadership | 0 comments

Carrie Williams is a highly experienced executive and leadership coach, Master Certified Coach (MCC), and Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). With over 15 years of coaching, consulting, and facilitation experience, she holds an evidence-based coaching certificate from Fielding Graduate University and an MA in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. Carrie has worked with leaders and emerging talent at top companies like Activision, TikTok, EY, Disney, Amazon, and Microsoft, as well as numerous bar associations and legal conferences.

Her unique background as a former casting director gives her a distinct approach to coaching, where she helps professionals unlock their potential, navigate complex dynamics, thrive in high-pressure environments, and create ‘All In’ Mindsets. Carrie’s expertise spans executive coaching, transition management, and leadership development, focusing on building powerful professional presences and personal brands while aligning values for increased engagement and impact.

As the Amazon bestselling author of “Eyes on the Prize: A Kick-ass Guide to Setting and Achieving G.R.E.A.T. Goals” and former president of ICFLA, where she led the chapter to win the prestigious Chapter of Distinction award in 2022, Carrie’s evidence-based, customizable approach empowers her clients to reduce stress, increase emotional intelligence, leverage strengths, and create lasting legacies they’re proud of. Her ‘All In’ coaching framework is centered on the three tiers of fulfillment: professional success, personal growth, and overall well-being.

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Book: Eyes on the Prize

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ML337: Dr. Vince Molinaro (CEO @LeadwithLCI.com)

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Author, CEO, Leadership | 0 comments

Dr. Vince Molinaro is a global authority on leadership accountability.

After the loss of a cherished mentor, Vince made it his mission to build stronger leaders by making accountability not just a value, but a way of life. From startups to Fortune 500s, he’s helped organizations around the world create cultures where leaders step up, take ownership, and drive real results.

As the founder and CEO of Leadership Contract Inc., Vince blends research with real-world insight—delivering practical strategies leaders can use today. He’s also the bestselling author of The Leadership Contract, Accountable Leaders, and his newest release, Community of Leaders.

Named a Top Business Speaker in 2023, Vince shows us that with the right mindset—and a bit of humor—accountable leadership can transform entire organizations.

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ML336: Ujwal Arkalgud (Leader @InvestmentArk.net)

by | Jun 22, 2025 | Leadership | 0 comments

Ujwal Arkalgud is a founder who bootstrapped his B2B tech company to a ten times revenue exit. What makes his story fascinating isn’t just the exit, but how he got there. 

As a trained anthropologist, Ujwal decoded what he called the invisible rules that shape entrepreneurial success—rules most founders miss. With just $5,000 in seed money, he built and scaled a business to exit in an industry dominated by massive companies with huge marketing budgets and startups with millions in venture funding.

Now, through his family office Investment Ark and his Decision Lab newsletter, Ujwal helps the 99% of founders who aren’t chasing unicorn status build resilient, profitable businesses. He’s documenting these insights in his upcoming book.

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ML335: Ashley Bernardi (Leader & Author)

by | Jun 6, 2025 | Author, Coach, Leadership | 0 comments

Ashley Bernardi is an award-winning podcaster and author, media relations expert and trainer, and founder and CEO of Nardi Media LLC, a full service media relations firm that specializes in media placements and training for authors, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and more. Ashley served as a network television news producer for nearly a decade, with credits including CBS News, energyNOW!, a nationally syndicated energy and environmental show on Bloomberg TV, and Washington Post Live. She has a passion for helping authors grow from zero exposure to household names, and has helped multiple authors to launch their books and become on the New York Times Best Sellers, including Mel Robbins, Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson, and Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Her clients have been placed in top-tier publications and media outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, TODAY, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, NPR, Fortune, Business Insider, USA TODAY, PEOPLE, TIME, CNBC, Bloomberg, Real Simple, and hundreds more. She is a regularly featured expert in the media, including Forbes, The Washington Times, Good Morning Washington, Great Day Washington, and Good Day DC. She is also the author of the award-winning book, Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel.

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ML334: Matt Ley (Leader & Author)

by | Jun 1, 2025 | Author, Leadership | 0 comments

Matt Ley is a dynamic speaker, consultant, and coach who champions the concept of Fulfillment ROI—the powerful idea that when the value created exceeds the energy invested, we unlock fulfillment and sustainable success. Whether he’s working with executives, teams, or entire organizations, Matt helps reduce energy drains and elevate value-driven results.

He’s also the creator of The Triple A of Change: Attitudes, Activities, and Accountability—a proven framework that ensures every learning moment delivers a tangible return. Matt shows up with the mindset that your time, talent, and energy are treasures—and he’s here to help you multiply them.

From captaining a national championship Ultimate team, to leading churches, responding to global crises, and managing corporate operations, Matt’s journey is anything but ordinary. He’s taught at DePaul, authored Manage Your Gaps, and delivered over 200 talks—but what sets him apart is his passion for empowering people with real tools for real change.

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Book: Manage Your Gaps

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