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(un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs

Alison Schmidt

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led leadership and business show featuring external CEOs, founders, senior executives, and established leadership practitioners sharing pivotal career decisions and practical leadership lessons. PR agencies could credibly pitch experienced executives, founders, leadership advisers, and authors with substantive examples to share; booking difficulty is medium, with senior-level expertise valued over broad celebrity recognition.

Metrics

Episodes: 47

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 74 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@unconventionllc.com

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Host

Alison Schmidt - Dr. Alison Schmidt, Ph.D., BCC, is an executive strategist and leadership coach, and the founder and CEO of UNCONVENTION LLC.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executive or founder experience, established expertise in leadership or organizational development, or a notable professional achievement with relevant lessons. Published authorship and recognized specialist credentials are useful but not universal requirements.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a company, business unit, or professional venture, Senior roles at established organizations, Authorship of a relevant leadership or professional development book, Recognized achievement in a professional field

Recent Guest Discussions

Kathy Eastwood - Leadership, Employee Retention, Trust, Empathy, Workplace Culture, And Leading Layoffs Humanely.

Ruchin Kansal - Executive Trust, Intentional Listening, Decision-making, Leadership Habits, And Separating Identity From Workplace Performance.

Alison Tetrick - Athlete Identity, Vulnerability, Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery, Returning To Sport, And Entrepreneurship.

Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey - Leadership Systems, Resilience, Energy Management, Burnout Prevention, And Prioritizing Meaningful Impact.

Linda Roszak Burton - Gratitude In Leadership, Psychological Safety, Organizational Culture, Retention, And Navigating Grief.

Recent Topics

Business, Leadership, Executive Coaching, Organizational Culture, Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
(un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs
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Built on ADHD: Building a Business Around Your Brain

October 13, 2026

ADHD entrepreneur Stephanie Scheller, founder of Grow Disrupt, shares how she built a business around her ADHD brain, and why it became her biggest differentiator.What if ADHD isn't something to work around, but the blueprint? Stephanie joins Dr. Alison to talk about her 2016 ADHD diagnosis, why it felt freeing instead of defining, and how she stopped following business advice that never worked for her.In Season 2, Episode 23 of (un)conversations, Stephanie shares her experience with The ...

It's Not the Money: Why Good People Quit, with Kathy Eastwood

October 01, 2026

Are we expecting leaders to succeed without giving them the proper tools? In this episode of The (un)conversations podcast, Dr. Alison welcomes Kathy Eastwood Chief People Officer of E Equals Why to discuss the missing human element in business. Kathy breaks down her framework for effective leadership—Expressing vision, Engaging people, and Executing—while sharing personal stories on choosing freedom over fear and leaning into uncomfortable conversations. Tune in to discover how emotional int...

How 60 Seconds of Intentional Listening Builds Executive Trust | Ruchin Kansal

September 22, 2026

Discover how 60 seconds of intentional listening builds immediate executive trust. In this episode of (un)conversations, Dr. Alison sits down with former Siemens Healthineers executive and Seton Hall Professor Ruchin Kansal to unpack why modern leaders must master unwinning, unlearning, and understanding to escape high-pressure corporate metrics and build authentic influence.If you are a founder, executive, or high-performing leader looking to break free from perfectionism and detach your ide...

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How do I get in touch with (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs?

(un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs is hosted by Alison Schmidt. Its publicly listed email is info@unconventionllc.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs?

The publicly listed email for (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs: info@unconventionllc.com.

How many listeners does (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs have?

Podseeker estimates (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs?

(un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executive or founder experience, established expertise in leadership or organizational development, or a notable professional achievement with relevant lessons. Published authorship and recognized specialist credentials are useful but not universal requirements. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a company, business unit, or professional venture; Senior roles at established organizations; Authorship of a relevant leadership or professional development book. Recent guests include Kathy Eastwood, Ruchin Kansal, and Alison Tetrick.

How hard is it to get booked on (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does (un)conversations: Leadership lessons from the pivotal moments of global CEOs, founders and execs cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Leadership, Executive Coaching, Organizational Culture, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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