In this candid, insightful conversation, Andrea Vinyard - veteran Air Force officer, COO, and founder of The Vinyard Group - shares lessons from decades of senior leadership across military, healthcare, and corporate sectors. We dive deep into conscious leadership, navigating change, building trust, and stepping into your most intentional self.

If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with curiosity, rebuild culture, or evolve your leadership style for long-term impact—you’re in the right place.

What you’ll learn
◼️ How conscious leadership transforms decision-making, culture, and team momentum
◼️ The importance of emotional intelligence in managing stress, conflict, and change
◼️ Strategies to rebuild trust and empower autonomy within teams
◼️ Lessons from high-stakes military and corporate environments on leading through uncertainty
◼️ How to shift from “doer” to strategic partner while maintaining influence and impact

About Andrea Vinyard -
Founder, The Vinyard Group: coaching, facilitation, and executive retreats for high-performing leaders Former Senior Executive & COO: Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Signa Medical Group, Optum Behavioral Health Veteran: 22 years active-duty Air Force, Medical Service Corps Officer Leader, mentor, and advocate for conscious, values-driven leadership

We hope you enjoy this episode with Andrea Vinyard.
Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreavinyard/

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It’s Not You (But Sometimes It Is!), hosted by Meg Poag, is the go-to podcast for managers, team leads, and emerging leaders navigating real-world workplace dynamics. Each episode features honest conversations with experienced professionals on leadership challenges—from building resilient teams and fostering authentic connections to managing change, enhancing communication, and balancing ambition with well-being. Whether you’re steering through conflict, scaling a team, or seeking clarity in your leadership style, Meg brings actionable strategies, personal stories, and expert advice to help you lead with confidence and compassion.

In this episode, host Meg sits down with Themis Gomes, an engineer-turned-executive and entrepreneur with one of the most globally diverse career journeys you’ll hear on the podcast. From aerospace engineering to startups, global leadership roles, and ultimately becoming CEO and board member of BeHaven Kids in Nebraska, Themis shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, culture, and the people side of business.

The conversation explores how to engineer the human side of business—designing strong structures, processes, and cultures that create momentum, accountability, and motivated teams. Themis speaks candidly about vulnerability, decision-making under uncertainty, navigating leadership as a woman, and the realities of scaling people-first organisations in complex industries like healthcare.

We hope you enjoy this episode with Themis Gomes .

Connect with Themis Gomes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themisgomes/

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We sit down with Sabrina Bailey, CEO of Fiducian Advisors, to uncover her journey from a young professional in financial services to a top executive. Sabrina shares her secrets to rapid career growth, overcoming workplace bias, and leading with purpose and impact.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
♦ How to navigate a non-linear career path and leapfrog into leadership
♦ The “people-first” approach that drives team performance and innovation
♦ Strategies for handling toxic work cultures and turning setbacks into growth
♦ Mastering feedback as a superpower for personal and professional development
♦ Balancing conviction, openness, and authenticity in executive leadership
♦ Mentorship lessons that accelerate your career and influence

Whether you’re an aspiring CEO, finance professional, or business leader, Sabrina’s insights reveal practical ways to excel in high-pressure environments, unlock potential in your team, and lead with clarity and joy.

We hope you enjoy this episode with Sabrina Bailey.

Connect with Sabrina Bailey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-bailey-change-agent/

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