A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world

John Rouda

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led leadership show focused on practical guidance for technology and creative professionals, with recurring guests who are experienced executives, consultants, academics, coaches, authors, and speakers. PR agencies could credibly pitch leadership experts, AI and workplace strategists, engineering or project-management leaders, and specialists in burnout, confidence, and executive wellbeing; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show features accomplished professionals rather than only high-profile celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 488

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 310 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

john@ageekleader.com

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Host

John Rouda - Technical leader, author, speaker, and educator focused on leadership in technology and creative fields.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Established expertise in leadership, technology, engineering, workplace performance, coaching, organizational behavior, or related professional fields, supported by substantial practical experience, teaching, consulting, speaking, authorship, or senior management.

Required Achievements:

Senior executive or founder experience, Published books or professional research, Keynote or TEDx speaking, Teaching or academic appointments, Recognized consulting or coaching expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Sean Campbell - Applied Artificial Intelligence, Redesigning Work, AI Adoption, Leadership Education, And Changing How Organizations Teach And Work.

Richard Moore - Leadership, Project Management, Trust, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Career Transitions, And Lessons From Military And International Engineering Leadership.

Julian Reeve - Burnout, Perfectionism, Identity, Human Value In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence, Self-awareness, Self-compassion, And Sustainable Work Design.

Valerie Holden - Fear, Anxiety, Confidence, Public Speaking, Stress Regulation, Overthinking, Fear Of Failure, And Communication In High-stakes Business Situations.

Nick Jonsson - Executive Loneliness, Vulnerability, Asking For Help, Burnout, Relationships, Emotional Openness, And Psychological Safety For Leaders.

Recent Topics

Business, Leadership, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management

Episodes

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A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world

AGL 489: Maximos Lih

October 02, 2026

About Maximos Executive Coach and founder of Emboldened LLC, Maximos Lih’s leadership story traces back to his grandfather, an orphan who taught himself to read and eventually rose to become a four-star general in the Chinese military. Years after his grandfather’s retirement, strangers would approach the family with stories and gratitude for how “the General” had impacted their lives. From him, Maximos learned that true greatness is measured in how you make people feel. After immigrating to ...

AGL 488: Bruno Lecoq

September 25, 2026

About Bruno Bruno Lecoq is the CEO of BEMO and a trusted voice in cybersecurity compliance for US-based small and mid-sized defense contractors. He works hands-on with business owners, IT leaders, and executives to turn complex regulatory frameworks into practical, achievable compliance outcomes. With deep expertise across CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST 800, Bruno is known for his calm, implementation-first approach. Rather than promoting fear or over-engineered solutions, he help...

AGL 487: Sean Campbell

September 18, 2026

About Sean Over 20 years of experience in technology strategy, research, and training, have seen Sean work with Fortune 500 companies, mid-market organizations, and business leaders navigating complex tech decisions. Through Cascade Insights, he trains teams, advises leadership, and provides research-driven insights to go beyond experimental into practical, effective AI adoption for the human side In addition to his work in consulting, Sean is an assistant professor of business at Georg...

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