Your Authentic Executive Podcast
Authentic Leadership. Profound Stories. Proven Lessons.
Your Authentic Executive Podcast
Dropping the first Tuesday of every month, Your Authentic Executive is the podcast for leaders seeking real, unfiltered wisdom from top executives who have navigated the highs and lows of leadership.
Hosted by Janyne Peek Emsick, Ph.D., a global executive coach and organizational sociologist with over 30 years of experience on seven continents, each episode delivers deeply human conversations that reveal the principles of authentic leadership.
What Makes Us Different?
We go beyond surface-level success stories to uncover the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and game-changing lessons that shape top executives. Known for her masterful interviewing, Janyne draws out profound leadership insights that listeners can immediately apply.
The Power of “Sparks”
Before each full episode, we release three "Sparks"—short, compelling excerpts that highlight the most powerful stories and leadership lessons from our featured executive. These insights are designed to ignite reflection, fuel growth, and build anticipation for the full conversation.
Why Listen?
If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or leader looking for wisdom that transcends trends and gets to the heart of authentic leadership, this podcast is for you.
✅ Full Episode – First Tuesday of Every Month
🔥 Three Sparks – Bite-Sized Insights Leading Up to Each Episode
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About Your Host: Janyne Peek Emsick, Ph.D.
Dr. Janyne Peek Emsick is an executive coach, organizational sociologist, and change leadership expert who has spent over 30 years coaching and consulting leaders on seven continents. Her work spans global Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurial ventures, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations, equipping executives with the insight, resilience, and strategy to navigate complexity with confidence.
A Master Interviewer of Executive Stories
Janyne is known for her deeply insightful, masterful interviewing style that uncovers the pivotal moments that define authentic leadership. Her ability to draw out the hidden wisdom in executive journeys makes Your Authentic Executive a uniquely powerful podcast, delivering leadership lessons that are both practical and profound.
A Passion for Authentic Leadership
With a career rooted in organizational change, neuroscience, and leadership development, Janyne’s work is fueled by a conviction:
The best leaders don’t just build companies—they build people.
She integrates insights from neuroscience, resilience research, and executive coaching best practices to help leaders unlock their full potential.
Beyond the Podcast
Janyne is the founder of YourExecutiveCoach.com, a trusted executive coaching firm, and a sought-after speaker for leadership summits, board retreats, and executive roundtables.
📌 Follow Janyne on LinkedIn → [https://www.linkedin.com/in/janynepeekemsick/]
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Your Authentic Executive Podcast
Episode 4 - Robert Vause, Head of East Region at CLAAS
How Freediving, Failure, and a 16-Year-Old Leader Built Executive Grit
– New Podcast Episode Out Now! What do freediving and boardroom leadership have in common?
In Episode 4 of Your Authentic Executive, I sit down with Robert Vause, an unconventional leader whose journey began at age 16, managing a service department—and has taken him everywhere from near-military flight school to the depths of freediving and the heights of executive leadership.
Robert’s story is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and self-leadership under pressure.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
Leadership Begins Early – At 16, Robert was leading adults, solving real problems, and learning the value of trust and grit.
Setbacks Aren’t Endings – A detour from his Navy pilot dream led to something even better: purpose-driven business leadership.
Virtual Teams Need Presence – Robert shares how he leads remotely with intentional communication using the 7/38/55 Rule.
Freediving Builds Focus – Training your body and mind to stay calm underwater is a surprising and powerful metaphor for executive presence.
Powerful Quotes From This Episode:
"I’ve immersed my body in stress before—so when I walk into high-stakes leadership moments, I tell myself, 'It’s not going to be that bad. It’s okay.'"
"I'm glad I got the opportunity because had I not, he would have never seen the fight in me."
"There were concessions I needed to take within myself to adapt."
"55% of communication is done via talking, 38% is done via the face and how it moves, and 7% is done by the inflection of the voice."
"I can go further than I think I can."
This is an episode for anyone who's faced the unexpected—and come out stronger.
Your Authentic Executive Podcast
Authentic Leadership | Profound Stories | Proven Lessons
Hosted by Janyne Peek Emsick, Ph.D.
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Tune in next Tuesday, April 8th, for our first SPARK! with our next guest, Kimberly Cappellano, CEO of Private Wealth.
For SPARKS! sneak peeks of each full episode, follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook!
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You can also listen to our podcast on-the-go now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hf8dKgOS9jniNdmfg1i8q?si=4ded7c1ab5c0440a
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-authentic-executive-podcast/id1794646555
Thank you again to Robert Vause for coming onto the podcast
Your Authentic Executive Podcast
Authentic Leadership | Profound Stories | Proven Lessons
Hosted by Janyne Peek Emsick, Ph.D.
For SPARKS! sneak peeks of each full episode, follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janynepeekemsick/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janyneyourexecutivecoach/
You can also listen to our podcast on-the-go now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hf8dKgOS9jniNdmfg1i8q?si=4ded7c1ab5c0440a
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-authentic-executive-podcast/id1794646555
Thank you so much to Kimberly Cappellano for taking time to deliver such valuable insight to fellow executives!
Follow her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-cappellano/
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