On Brand with Nick Westergaard

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Why Confidence Is a Habit, Not a Trait

October 05, 2026

What happens to an organization when people stop believing in themselves? Dr. Cindra Kampoff is a confidence researcher and performance psychology expert who has worked with Minnesota Vikings players and Olympic athletes. Her new best-selling book, The Confidence Habit, explores the surprising connection between confidence, performance, leadership, and even employee retention. On this episode of On Brand, we're gonna talk about why confidence is more than just a personal trait. It may be one ...

Amplifying Your Voice to Lead Others

September 28, 2026

What happens to your voice when everyone has AI helping them find the right words? Gina London, an Emmy-winning former CNN correspondent and author of Amplify You, has coached tens of thousands of professionals around the world on communicating with greater intention. Her message is simple: great communication isn't about becoming louder or becoming someone else. It's about making who you are on the inside come through more powerfully on the outside.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to ali...

Ron Johnson on Steve Jobs & Building the Apple Store

September 21, 2026

Before the first Apple Store opened, the experts said it would fail within a year. But Ron Johnson saw a different story. As the retail pioneer who worked directly alongside Steve Jobs to build the Apple Store from scratch, Ron transformed retail from a simple transaction into an immersive experience. He also pioneered Target's famous high design partnerships and founded Enjoy. In this episode, we take a look at what it really takes to build a physical space and leadership lessons learned dir...