Podcast

Resilient Leader’s Journey — Meeting at the Crossroads of
Grit & Growth in Leadership

Resilient Leader's Journey

Trent Theroux guides you on the Resilient Leader’s Journey, weekly conversations with C-suite executives who relate their personal stories about character, confidence and commitment.  Perfect for the listener seeking insights about how to improve their emotional intelligence and leadership presence.

You can listen to all episodes below, or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Video Podcasts

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2 Jul 2025

147. Vince Burks former SVP of Communication at Amica Insurance

In this episode of The Resilient Leaders Journey, Trent interviews Vince Burks, former SVP of Communication at Amica Insurance. They explore the power of communication in insurance, the impact of performance reviews, and why character matters in hiring. Vince highlights listening, self-confidence (without overconfidence), and humility as key leadership traits that shape company culture.

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26 Jun 2025

146. Doug Frey, Board Member, SCI Boston

Doug Fry shares his journey from finance to life after a spinal cord injury, highlighting the power of mental resilience and the leadership lessons he’s gained through recovery and his work with SCI Boston.

Video Podcast

25 Jun 2025

145. April Willers, Chief Operating Officer at Claim Deck

April shares insights on the challenges of recruiting and retaining talent in a changing workforce, the significance of personal development, and strategies for enhancing employee engagement.

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24 Jun 2025

144. James Hagerty, Chief Lending Officer at Washington Trust

Jim Hagerty shares his insights on leadership, community service, and the importance of empathy in guiding organizations. He discusses his experiences in banking, the challenges faced during the Great Recession, and the significance of communication and trust in leadership roles

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23 Jun 2025

143. Brian Bishop, Maj. Gen (Ret) USAF, Leader of The Thunderbirds

In this episode, Major General Brian Bishop shares insights from his extensive military career and how they apply to leadership in business. He discusses the concept of 9G Teams, emphasizing the importance of a common mission, resource allocation, and individual contributions to team success.

Video Podcast

20 Jun 2025

142. Tony Fonseca, Owner of Packaging & More

Tony Fonseca, owner of Packaging & More and youth swim coach. Tony shares insights on client satisfaction versus acquisition, his coaching philosophy, and the life lessons he imparts to young swimmers.

Video Podcast

19 Jun 2025

141. Tyler Wentworth, Founder of The Hire

Tyler shares his journey from studying kinesiology to becoming a successful recruiter, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, confidence building, and the balance between character and competency in hiring.

Video Podcast

12 Jun 2025

140. Shawn Carmody – Bedford (NY) Fire Chief

Shawn discusses his transition from a finance career to community service in the fire department, the dynamics of a volunteer fire organization, the importance of hiring for character and leadership potential, and the challenges of projecting confidence in emergency situations.

Video Podcast

7 Mar 2025

139. Greg Tumolo – Shareholder at Littler

Greg discusses the importance of performance management, the role of self-confidence in leadership and how he draws strength from a notable fellowship.

Video Podcast

7 Mar 2025

138. Greg Scorpio – CFO at G-Form

Greg discusses decisiveness in leadership, the CFO's role as steward, protector & translator, and why he admires the qualities of a certain Godfather.

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7 Mar 2025

137. Kelley McShane – CEO at Granny Squibb’s Organic Iced Tea

Kelley discusses drawing talent into her organization, how a large percentage of decisions are made in a group and one particular sleuth that helps with problem solving skills.

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7 Mar 2025

136. Peter Tarmey – Platform Leader – Hilb Group

Peter discusses integrating employees following a merger & acquisition, building trust through honest dialogue and answers the Barbara Walters question. If Peter were a tree, what kind of tree would he be?

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