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Catalytic Leadership
Dr. William Attaway
Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 273
Feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind and craving a breakthrough for your business? Tune in to the Catalytic Leadership Podcast with Dr. William Attaway, where we dive into the authentic stories of business leaders who’ve turned their toughest challenges into game-changing successes.
Each episode brings you real conversations with high-performing entrepreneurs and agency owners, sharing their personal experiences and valuable lessons. From overcoming stress and chaos to elevating team performance and achieving ambitious goals, discover practical strategies that you can apply to your own leadership journey. Dr. Attaway, an Executive Coach specializing in Mindset, Leadership, and and Productivity, provides clear, actionable insights to help you lead with confidence and clarity.
Join us for inspiring stories and expert advice that will ignite your leadership potential and drive your business forward. Subscribe to the Catalytic Leadership Podcast and start transforming your approach today. For more resources and exclusive content, visit CatalyticLeadership.net.
** Catalytic Leadership is ranked among the top 1.5% of podcasts globally on ListenNotes, thanks to our incredible listeners. Your support has made us one of the most popular shows out of over 3.4 million podcasts worldwide. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our journey! **
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Why Most Marketing Fails (and What a Fractional CMO Fixes)
Season 3 · Episode 114
jeudi 31 juillet 2025 • Duration 42:23
If your marketing feels scattered, your team’s unclear on what’s working, and the KPIs don’t connect to revenue, this episode was built for you.
I sat down with Josh Ramsey, fractional CMO, founder of JRCMO and a full-stack marketing agency, and the strategist behind more than 80,000 campaigns. We talk about what happens when marketing becomes too tactical, and how to rebuild from a systems-level perspective.
Josh shares why clarity in messaging, positioning, and internal operations matters more than chasing the next trend, especially for digital agency owners scaling past 7 figures. He breaks down how he uses personalized KPIs, 30-day diagnostic audits, and team alignment frameworks to fix the real problems under the hood. This episode explores blind spots, strategic navigation, and how a fractional CMO can help you scale without wasting time, money, or team energy.
📚 Books Mentioned
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
- The Silva Mind Control Method by José Silva
To learn more about how Josh helps companies solve what others miss, visit jrcmo.com or Google "Josh Ramsey Marketing." As he says — “I'm pretty easy to find online.”
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
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Why Most Teams Break During Growth (And How Values-Driven Leadership Doesn’t)
Season 3 · Episode 113
mardi 29 juillet 2025 • Duration 28:42
When your team starts to grow, things shift — and not always in the way you expect. Bottlenecks show up where trust should be. Communication breaks down just when clarity matters most. If you're leading a digital agency that's scaling fast, the pressure isn’t just in performance — it’s in holding the culture together while everything accelerates.
This week, I’m joined by Brittany Hansen — a tech entrepreneur, co-founder of a bootstrapped SaaS company built without venture capital. Her platform solves for one of the biggest blind spots in business today: how to deliver the right message in the right way to a global, multilingual, multicultural audience.
We unpack the systems she uses to build trust, the decision to scale without outside capital, and how values-driven leadership creates teams that don’t just perform — they stay aligned under pressure. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale your team without losing your voice, your mission, or your momentum… this one’s for you.
📚 Books Mentioned
- Radical Candor by Kim Scott
- The 6MX Solution by Chase Hughes
- Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
- Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards
You can connect with Brittany directly on LinkedIn — she welcomes conversation and is generous with her time. If her insights sparked a question or idea, reach out. She’d love to hear it.
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
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He Used AI to Reclaim 10+ Hours and Stop Micromanaging His Team with Spencer Whalen
Season 3 · Episode 105
jeudi 26 juin 2025 • Duration 30:57
As a founder, it’s easy to become the bottleneck your team quietly works around. In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Whalen to explore how he used AI tools to free up over 10 hours a week — not by cutting corners, but by evolving how he leads internally.
We talk through the systems, mindset shifts, and intentional decisions that helped Spencer stop micromanaging, increase his team’s autonomy, and create more space for strategic thinking — the kind of space most agency owners are starving for. If you’ve ever felt like the only way to maintain control is to stay involved in every little task, this conversation will challenge that assumption and offer a smarter path forward.
Whether you're buried in fulfillment, managing a small team, or scaling toward seven figures, this episode will equip you with practical ideas to simplify operations and lead with clarity — all while keeping your best people empowered and engaged.
Connect with Spencer Whalen
Want to continue the conversation? You can find Spencer on LinkedIn or read his latest insights on the OneDigital blog.
Books Mentioned
- Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni
- The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
Connect with Dr. William Attaway:
How to Lead with Faith and Create Impactful Organizations with Chris Young
Season 3 · Episode 14
jeudi 3 octobre 2024 • Duration 39:56
Are you struggling to balance your leadership role with your personal values? It’s a challenge so many business owners face, and it’s one I’ve seen time and again in my work. In today’s episode, I talk with Chris Young, an extraordinary leader and the President of the Good Place Institute.
Chris shares his remarkable journey from athletics to leading organizations, all rooted in the biblical principles that have guided him. We dive into how you can integrate your faith into your leadership, building businesses that value people, foster Shalom, and create thriving, regenerative work environments.
Chris explains how focusing solely on ROI and efficiencies can lead to disengagement and turnover in your team—and how valuing people is the key to unlocking true success. I promise you, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about leadership and business, and inspire you to build something truly meaningful.
Connect with Chris Young:
To learn more about building purpose-driven, flourishing organizations, visit The Good Place Institute or reach out directly to Chris Young at chris.young@goodplaceinstitute.com for a conversation on how they can help transform your business.
Books Mentioned:
- The Good Place Organization: A Leader’s Guide to Good Stewarding Place Organizations – co-authored by Chris Young
- Garden City by John Mark Comer
- Desiring God by John Piper
- With by Skye Jethani
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
Connect with Dr. William Attaway:
How to Lead with Empathy and Retain Team Loyalty with Lane Houk
Season 3 · Episode 13
mardi 1 octobre 2024 • Duration 40:56
Are you feeling the pressure of keeping your team engaged and motivated in today’s fast-paced digital world? In this episode, I have a compelling conversation with Lane Houk, a seasoned expert in digital marketing and managing partner at Quantum Agency. Lane shares his transformative journey and the vital role that empathetic leadership has played in building a loyal, high-performing team.
We discuss how Lane’s approach to servant leadership emphasizes treating every team member as a valuable individual, especially when managing global teams. His insights reveal that fostering a culture of care not only enhances team morale but also drives business success.
Lane also introduces us to Signal Genesis, his innovative platform that helps businesses retain authorship over their content, addressing a critical challenge in the digital PR landscape. By ensuring control over SEO authority, agencies can significantly improve their rankings and visibility.
Join us as we explore actionable strategies to enhance your leadership style, strengthen team loyalty, and navigate the complexities of digital marketing.
Connect with Lane Houk
To connect with Lane Houk and stay updated on his insights and resources, visit his website at lanehouk.com. Additionally, explore the Marketing Center of Excellence, which Lane founded to provide valuable educational resources for the marketing industry.
Books Mentioned:
- The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann
- Good to Great by Jim Collins
- Good to Great and the Social Sectors by Jim Collins
- The Bible (author traditionally attributed to various authors, depending on the section)
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
Connect with Dr. William Attaway:
How to Master Local Digital Marketing and Maximize Google Business Profiles with Marilyn Jenkins
Season 3 · Episode 12
jeudi 26 septembre 2024 • Duration 31:25
Ever feel like your business is invisible online, even though you offer top-notch products or services? You’re not alone. So many business owners I talk to are missing out on leads simply because they’re overlooking one of the most powerful, free tools available: Google Business Profile. If your phone isn’t ringing like it used to, or foot traffic has slowed down, it’s time to ask yourself—is my GBP doing its job?
In this episode, I sit down with Marilyn Jenkins, a digital marketing veteran who’s helped her clients increase phone calls by 40% in just two months, all by making small, strategic updates to their profiles. We dive into the easy, actionable steps you can take to boost your visibility, drive more traffic, and turn your GBP into a lead-generating machine. And the best part? It doesn’t take hours of work.
If you’re ready to stop missing out on customers and start dominating local search, this conversation is for you. Let’s get your business seen, starting today! Tune in—you won’t want to miss it.
Connect with Marilyn Jenkins:
Get Marilyn Jenkins’ Google Business Profile Training Guide at maximizeyourGBP.com, or book a marketing consultation at lawmarketingzone.com. Stay connected with her expert insights on LinkedIn!
Books Mentioned:
- The Breakthrough Code by Tom McCarthy
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- The Google Business Profile Training Guide by Marilyn Jenkins
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
Connect with Dr. William Attaway:
How to Foster a Resilient Team Culture and Balance Work-Life Priorities with Josiah Fogle
Season 3 · Episode 11
mardi 24 septembre 2024 • Duration 42:39
Struggling to juggle the demands of work and family while trying to lead effectively? In this episode, I’m thrilled to chat with Josiah Fogle, a dynamic author and entrepreneur who’s mastered the art of retaining 100% of his team. Josiah’s story—from his upbringing in the Philippines to becoming a leading figure in his field—illustrates the profound impact of mentorship, resilience, and creating a supportive work culture.
Join us as we explore the vital balance between meaningful relationships and family time. Josiah’s journey with Southwestern Advantage and his leadership strategies reveal how prioritizing personal growth and team collaboration drives exceptional results.
We also delve into insights from Cameron Harreld's "Second in Command," offering valuable perspectives on how to support and complement the primary leader’s strengths. Discover how setting clear family and business goals can guide your decisions and actions, fostering both personal and professional success.
Tune in to learn how intentional leadership and balance can elevate your effectiveness at work and enrich your personal life.
Connect with Josiah Fogle:
To connect with Josiah Fogle, email him directly at josiahfogle@gmail.com. For more information on ghostwriting, collaborative writing, or to discuss your book ideas, visit his website at mystorybuilders.com, where you can schedule a call with his team.
Books Mentioned:
- Second in Command by Cameron Harreld
- Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
- Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
Connect with Dr. William Attaway:
From Connection to Collaboration: Networking Secrets with Ed Forteau
Season 3 · Episode 10
jeudi 19 septembre 2024 • Duration 37:05
Are you tired of feeling like your networking efforts fall flat? In this latest Catalytic Leadership podcast episode, I dive deep into the transformative power of genuine business connections with Ed Forteau, the mastermind behind the Genuine Connections Revolution. Ed’s insights on strategic networking and authentic engagement are game-changers for high-performing business owners looking to drive growth and collaboration.
Ed, author of No More Cringe, shares his journey from early team-building days to his innovative client acquisition methods. His strategic ally approach focuses on expanding warm networks for consistent referrals, not just chasing potential clients. By leveraging LinkedIn's features like celebrating milestones and engaging with content, you can turn casual connections into valuable work friendships.
Ed emphasizes the importance of perseverance and a well-executed plan for overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, drawing parallels to sports strategies like the Green Bay Packers' "Packer Sweep."
Tune in to discover how to transform your networking game, elevate your leadership impact, and build a robust network that drives business success. Don’t miss these actionable insights on Catalytic Leadership—your path to leveraging genuine connections starts here.
Connect with Ed Forteau
I highly encourage you to connect with Ed Forteau on LinkedIn to explore his insightful resources and access his book, No More Cringe on Amazon. His LinkedIn Truths and valuable content on business building and email strategies can provide you with practical tools to elevate your business.
Books Mentioned:
- No More Cringe by Ed Forteau
- Flip the Script by Oren Klaff
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
Connect with Dr. William Attaway:
How to Harness Fear for Personal and Professional Growth with Dr. Benjamin Ritter
Season 3 · Episode 9
mardi 17 septembre 2024 • Duration 33:37
Ever feel like no matter how hard you work, you're not getting the fulfillment or growth you’re looking for in your business? Many of the business owners and entrepreneurs I talk to are battling the same frustration. In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, I’m sitting down with Dr. Benjamin Ritter, leadership coach and author of Becoming Fearless, to unpack how to break free from self-doubt and build a career and business that truly align with your purpose.
Benjamin opens up about his own journey through career disappointments and how fear kept him stuck for years. He explains how embracing fear and rethinking your limiting beliefs can be the key to unlocking both personal and business growth. We talk about why personal fulfillment is critical for success, how to avoid negative leadership patterns, and how staying present in your personal life can make you a more effective leader.
If you're searching for how to overcome self-doubt, grow as a leader, or find more fulfillment in your work, this episode is packed with actionable strategies that will help you lead fearlessly and build a thriving business.
Get your copy of Becoming Fearless today and take the first step toward mastering self-doubt and becoming fearless in your leadership and career.
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
Connect with Dr. William Attaway:
Building a Leading Digital Marketing Academy: Insights on AI, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship with Dan Grech
Season 3 · Episode 8
jeudi 12 septembre 2024 • Duration 46:06
Struggling to keep up with the rapid changes in digital marketing and leadership?
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Grech, founder of BizHack Academy, to explore how he transformed a high school journalism project into a leading digital marketing academy. Dan’s journey from investigative journalism to entrepreneurship is a masterclass in resilience and innovation.
Dan's story is a reminder that our past experiences shape our future. From uncovering a school theft ring to founding BizHack Academy after a career setback, he highlights the power of embracing AI and continuous learning. We discuss how AI can revolutionize your personal and professional life, offering more time for what truly matters.
Dan’s insights on personal growth, leadership, and the impact of storytelling provide actionable advice for any business leader looking to elevate their game and adapt to a fast-paced world. Tune in for a wealth of inspiration and practical strategies to drive your success.
Connect with Dan Grech and BizHack Academy: Pre-Order Dan Grech's Strategic Growth For Leaders to redefine success and find true fulfillment by discovering your own “Lo Suficiente.” Schedule a call with Dan today at this link and use code PODCAST20 at BizHack courses for 20% off.
Books Mentioned:
- Books and Books by Mitchell Kaplan
- Scaling Up by Vern Harnish
- Traction by Gino Wickman
- Shine by Gino Wickman and Rob Dubé
Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.
- Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:
Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.
- Special Offer:
Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.
Connect with Dr. William Attaway:
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