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  • Episode 001 — Finding Your Voice with Jeff Ross

    Episode 001 — Finding Your Voice with Jeff Ross
    Apr 30 2026
    Description: A conversation with Jeff Ross on finding your voice, owning your story, and leading with purpose — from bull riding to hero maker, Jeff's 17-year journey is proof that your biggest struggles become your greatest strengths. Episode Date: TBC Host: Adam Kleckner, Devon Walker, Tia Kleckner Summary: Jeff Ross went from dropping out of school at Year 9 and surviving a career-ending horse accident to building a 17-year career as a marketer, coach, and community builder. He unpacks how ADHD and dyslexia became his superpowers, why emotional intelligence is the most overlooked leadership skill, and introduces his VOICE framework for cutting through the noise. Main Topics: From bull riding to online marketing — starting over in 2009 with no qualifications Reframing ADHD and dyslexia as competitive advantages The alignment principle: when things flow vs. when things feel forced Jeff's mental health turning point and how love interrupted the pattern The VOICE framework: Vision, Origin Story, Influence, Clarity, Expression Why the world needs the vertical, not just the horizontal Intriguing Quotes: "Failure is just feedback." "When you find your voice, you don't need to shout." "My ADHD is a superpower. When I get locked in, you will not outwork me." "A confused mind never takes any action." "We're all someone's guide on the journey." Key Moments: [01:30] Horse accident in his mid-twenties crushed three discs. Doctors put him on a disability pension. He went online in 2009 and never looked back. [04:25] Growing up undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexic — the bullying, and the moment he reframed those traits as strengths. [18:10] 12-13 years ago Jeff hit rock bottom and tried to take his own life. He speaks openly about depression, finding faith, and why love interrupted the pattern. If you're in crisis, please reach out. Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14. USA: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. [24:05] The VOICE framework breakdown — how to find your voice so you can stop shouting and start cutting through. Notable Resources: You Don't Need to Shout by Jeff Ross — forthcoming Frameworks: VOICE acronym, Simon Sinek, John Maxwell on leadership as influence Connect with Jeff Ross: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004527244791 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaptopLifestyleDads Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49KDYwyy1E2ofvyE61bg7A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsjeffr/ Special Announcements: You Don't Need to Shout is in manuscript — watch this space for the launch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 min
  • Episode 000: Why We're Having This Conversation

    Episode 000: Why We're Having This Conversation
    Apr 27 2026
    Most companies say they value diversity. Most systems tell a different story. In this introductory episode, hosts Adam Kleckner, Tia Kleckner, and Devon Walker sit down to explain why they built The Human Advantage Podcast — and why these conversations are long overdue. Adam (CEO of LinkTech), Tia (a Black woman who grew up as one of the only people of colour in rural Montana), and Devon (a recruiter who's seen the checkbox system from the inside) bring three completely different lenses to the same problem: the systems we've built to hire, lead, and develop people weren't designed for how people actually think. In this episode they cover: - Why "culture fit" is one of the most dangerous phrases in the workforce - How diversity hiring initiatives can actually create more exclusion - The difference between alignment and fit — and why it matters - What AI-powered interviewing is getting badly wrong - Why standardised processes reward a very narrow slice of humanity - What it means to build a workforce where people can actually show up as themselves This isn't another DEI podcast. It's a conversation about the systems underneath the labels — and what happens when you start designing around real humans instead of checkbox categories. No scripts. No rehearsed takes. Just three people who've lived this, built companies inside it, and decided it was time to say it out loud. Where culture is created, not claimed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 min