Start With A Win Podcast
1) Dr. Alexa Chilcutt: How to Improve Your Executive Presence Instantly
In this powerful episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos is joined by Dr. Alexa Chilcutt - executive presence expert and faculty lead at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School - for an eye-opening conve...Show More
2) How Ken Schmidt Saved Harley-Davidson
This episode of Start With a Win dives into the remarkable story of how a motorcycle brand transformed from the brink of collapse to becoming an iconic global powerhouse. Host Adam Contos sits down wi...Show More
3) Quick Win – Grow Leaders, Keep Talent
The best leaders don’t just think about their own growth — they think about the growth of the leaders around them.Leadership development is retention strategy. It’s culture strategy. It’s future-proof...Show More
4) Vijay Pendakur: The #1 Leadership Mistake You're Making That RUINS TRUST
In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos is joined by leadership strategist and author Dr. Vijay Pendakur to explore what it really takes to lead through disruption. Drawing from his expe...Show More
5) Quick Win – Growth Doesn’t Start with Strategy. It Starts with Mindset.
The biggest business shift starts with a mindset shift.Growth stops the moment we stop growing ourselves and our people.You don’t need a radical change — you need a daily one.Grow your mindset. Grow y...Show More
6) Quick Win – The 3 Daily Questions Every Leader Should Ask
Every day as a leader is a chance to realign.Ask yourself: Did I serve someone today? Did I stretch myself? Did I truly see someone for who they are?Leadership isn’t about having a title — it’s about ...Show More
7) Quick Win – Turning Stress Into Strength
Stress is a signal, not a stop sign.Great leaders don’t ignore tension — they notice it, name it, and guide through it.Try this: when pressure rises, pause and use the “one-two-three” rule.One deep br...Show More
8) Candy Valentino: Why 91% of Businesses Fail
In this mastermind episode of Start With a Win, bestselling author and trailblazing entrepreneur Candy Valentino joins Adam Contos in sharing a raw and riveting journey - from humble beginnings in a t...Show More
9) Quick Win – Turning Paychecks Into Purpose
People don’t just want a paycheck — they want purpose.A paycheck gets compliance. But purpose? That gets commitment.Mission-driven workers are 54% more likely to stay long-term. Loyalty like that does...Show More
10) Quick Win – The Fastest Way to Reduce Stress at Work
Your team isn’t overworked — they’re overwhelmed.44% of employees say they feel stressed. But here’s the fix: stress drops fast when expectations are clear and communication is strong.Ask your team on...Show More