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
🎙 Subscribe now and join us on a journey to uncover the stories, struggles, and strategies behind Your Authentic Executive.
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/]
📌 Explore Executive Coaching → [YourExecutiveCoach.com]
Your Authentic Executive Podcast
Episode 5 - CEO Mom: Leading with Grit, Grace, and Generational Wisdom with Kimberly Cappellano, CEO of Private Wealth
CEO Mom: Leading with Grit, Grace, and Generational Wisdom
As we approach Mother’s Day, Episode 5 features a story that honors the profound intersection of leadership and legacy.
Meet Kim Cappellano, CEO of Private Wealth and a mother of four, in her most courageous leadership act to date: sharing her deeply personal IVF journey for the first time. A private leader by nature, Kim steps forward in this conversation—not for attention, but because she knows that sharing what’s real helps others find their way through.
Raised in a small Indiana town by a lineage of strong women, Kim’s leadership is rooted in generational wisdom, deep values, and an unwavering belief that “you create the life you want.”
Key Takeaways from this Episode:
The Power of Quiet Strength: Kim reflects on lessons from her mom and grandmother that shaped how she leads under pressure.
IVF, NICU, and Resilience: Kim opens up about her emotional journey through infertility, loss, and hope—and how it transformed her leadership.
Boundaries as Strategic Leadership: From limiting travel to prioritizing family events, Kim demonstrates how boundaries clarify vision.
Authenticity in High-Stakes Roles: Kim models the CEO mindset that doesn't separate personal and professional—she integrates them.
The “Controllables” Mindset: She reveals how mindset, attitude, and emotional regulation helped her through the most uncertain seasons.
Powerful Quotes from the Episode:
“There is no balance. But there are boundaries. And when you set them with intention, they give you your life back.”
"A system should hold the values of an organization. If it doesn’t, it won’t hold the people either.”
"Before this, I’d never faced something where effort alone couldn’t deliver the result. IVF broke that myth for me—and built something stronger.”
“My team knows my non-negotiables. I don’t miss my kids’ games. I don’t travel more than two nights in a row. And we’re still outperforming our goals.”
"Do you surround yourself with great people?"
" If you're not happy with something—go change it. You create the life you want, you control your destiny"
“Having the right partner alongside you in your journey is really important—you need that support.”
Actions4Traction™
- Lead from Your Story: What part of your personal journey—painful or powerful—might serve others if you shared it with intention?
- Redefine Success: Are your boundaries aligned with the future you’re building, or the expectations you’ve inherited?
- Embrace the Controllables: In uncertainty, how are you managing mindset, energy, and focus?
Your Authentic Executive Podcast
Authentic Leadership | Profound Stories | Proven Lessons
Hosted by Janyne Peek Emsick, Ph.D.
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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 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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