Stop Chasing Horses, Start Forging Unicorns | Dee Armstrong
Stop Chasing Horses, Start Forging Unicorns That is not a metaphor Dee Armstrong uses lightly. It is the operating system behind everything she is building…
Your Story Is the Gift — Char Murphy on Turning Survival Into a Movement
“You have cancer.” That sentence — spoken once, then three more times over the years that followed — is the moment Charlotte “Char” Murphy still…
You Cannot Pour From an Empty Vessel: Esther Akindayomi Jackson on Leading From Overflow
“Heal the world.” That’s the phrase Dr. Esther Akindayomi Jackson received in prayer, the moment that turned a bedside calling into a movement. She understood…
Why “Bouncing Back” Is the Wrong Goal
There’s a phrase we hear constantly around comebacks: bounce back. Get back to normal. Return to who you were before the divorce, before the layoff,…
Melony Buenger: One Courageous Yes Can Change Everything
Melony Buenger’s work sits at the intersection of leadership development, strategic execution, entrepreneurial growth, and personal transformation. As Founder & CEO of Be Radiant and…
The Executive Coach Who Refuses to Ignore the Elephant in the Room | Nancy DiDia
After more than four decades in corporate America, Nancy Di Dia has seen leadership at its best—and at its worst. Today, as CEO of Di…
The Marketing Growth Formula: How Heidi Hattendorf Turned Frameworks into a Bestseller
September 2, 2026 When we first featured Heidi Hattendorf, she was already known in IAW circles as a results-driven Fractional CMO and GTM advisor —…
Candice Fobb: “Stop Underestimating the Value of Your Expertise
Candice Fobb has spent her career at the intersection of workforce strategy, organizational leadership, and behavioral health operations. As Founder & Chief Human Resources Officer…
“The Messy Middle Is Part of It”: Tracey Tague’s Honest Take on Building Something New
For over two decades, Tracey Tague has lived at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and brand strategy. As Owner & CEO of T2 Strategic LLC,…
Stop Waiting Until You Feel Ready — Laurie Waligurski on Bold Action
Featured IAW Member | CEO, LGW Executive Consultants & Founder, Bright Box Collective When we first featured Laurie Waligurski in January 2025, she was a…