

Evoke Greatness Podcast
Sonnie Linebarger
Do you have an insatiable hunger for growth, knowledge, and elevating how you show up in business and in life?Are you curious how high-performing leaders think, operate, and navigate the real challenges that come with building, scaling, and leading?I’m Sonnie Linebarger, CEO and host of Evoke Greatness… a top 2% globally ranked business and leadership podcast fueled by curiosity, performance, and a deep fascination with the psychology behind great leadership.I’m a book nerd, a bit of a control enthusiast, and someone who believes that success is built as much internally as it is externally.On this podcast, we go beyond strategy. We explore the real conversations behind leadership, the decisions, the pressure, the growth, and the personal development required to execute at the highest level.We share the highs and lows and everything in between… because building something meaningful will stretch you in ways nothing else can.My hope is that something you hear resonates deeply, challenges how you think, and reminds you that you’re not in this alone.I believe that a rising tide raises all ships and I invite you along in this journey to Evoke Greatness!
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Aug 9, 2022 • 6min
Perspective and ponderings from the top of the mountain
Send us Fan MailI have been feeling a little creatively stagnant lately and so I headed out this morning to where I do my best work. Take a quick listen to my perspective and ponderings from the mountain top.You never know what your presence, your time, your words, or your wisdom is doing for somebody else.It could be giving them the courage you never knew they needed to keep pushing forward. It could be the silent permission to be their truest selves.Keep showing up and pouring into the world. You have a completely unique insight and set of experiences and somebody out there is waiting to hear what only you have to share.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jul 29, 2022 • 41min
Brittney Canter-Barbe, Founder of PowHER: Her journey from board room to entrepreneur
Send us Fan Mail Brittney was the woman who climbed to the top of her field, despite overwhelming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. She constantly battled against feelings that she was not good enough, smart enough, or deserving enough for the role she had achieved. Sitting in boardrooms and being asked to take notes, she was told time and again that she should be hidden in back of house operations because she looked the part and of course, was told she was too aggressive. But none of this stopped her from reaching the mountaintop. Brittney left her cushy, half million+ career to launch PowHER and discovered that so many women are looking for guidance on how to claim their power in the workplace, at home and throughout every aspect of their lives. She realized that she could help these women by sharing her own story and teachings. In this episode, she shares:What led her out of Corporate America and into an entrepreneurial calling to do more, be more, have more and change more.How she works to teach women and corporations to "build a better table".Her take on why women are leaving the corporate world and betting on themselves.Tactical steps for those who are uncomfortable negotiating on their own behalf in order to get the best possible offer.Her experience with Imposter Syndrome earlier in her career.The powerful lessons she has learned through failure.Why pouring into others is something that reaps benefits for the giver and the receiverThe advice she would give her younger self.This was such a great episode as Brittney went deep on her story and how she has navigated all that has come at her in her life. Make sure to check out her website for executive consulting and coaching needs as well as her social media for great content and tips-links below.WebsiteTikTokLinkedInYouTubeInstagram A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jul 14, 2022 • 12min
What does the very best version of YOU look like?
Send us Fan MailTrigger Warning: This episode is intended to cause you to confront some habits that aren't serving you. Some of these habits are very intimate and fill you in unhealthy ways, thereby causing you to get really uncomfortable. What does going all in on you look like? Have you ever thought to yourself, what does the very best version of me look like? What kind of discipline is needed to get to this version of you?If you have the opportunity to do the exercise in this episode, please do. It will cause you to confront some of the things you are doing that are actually holding you back or drawing you farther away from your goals.What will you invest in yourself, because you are worth it?What will you sacrifice giving up because it no longer serves you?If this spoke to you in a way that caused you to want to go deeper on this or is the kick in the pants you need to get to work on your best self, I hope you'll share it with me. I'd love to support you in the process. You're always welcome to leave me a voicemail on my website www.evokegreatness.com and on the "Contact me" tab, there is a big orange button to leave me a message. You don't have to leave your name or contact info, if you don't want to, but I'd love to hear how this spoke to you.I believe in you. You've totally go this!A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jul 5, 2022 • 14min
My beautiful season of transition...
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I share:My struggle with battling whether or not to accept the clarity that I was praying forThe process, emotionally and psychologically, that I went through in deciding to step out of my executive role that was safe and comfortableWhy I would encourage everyone to ask yourself the question: What would I do if I knew I wouldn't fail?How platforms like LinkedIn have helped me grow an incredibly high caliber, supportive network around meWhy I feel like you will have to allow some old parts of you to die off in order to give space to grow into the next version of yourselfI'll be sharing some tactical steps in processing these types of seasons and transitions in future episodes. I hope this episode hits home for some people, especially those who are willing to stop playing small and start working to bring your dream to life!A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jun 6, 2022 • 51min
Leigh Burgess: Founder & CEO of Bold Industries Group and Fellow CHIEF Member
Send us Fan MailLeigh is unleashing her BOLD for all to see. In this episode, she shares:What caused her to leave corporate America and start her own businessWhy she created the business structure she did around what brings her joyThe lessons learned in her first year as an entrepreneurWhy it's important to give yourself permission to be BOLDThe importance of affirmation in our workAs a child, what she envisioned herself doing when she grew upHow her Mom set an example for her in how to be BOLD in pursuing your dreamsLearning to recalibrate progress on your goalsWhat advice she would give her younger selfAnd so much more!!Leigh is a dynamic woman who is doing big BOLD things in her business and building an awesome community. Check out her website here:https://www.boldindustriesgroup.com/And for more information or to sign up for her upcoming retreat:https://www.boldretreat.com/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

May 30, 2022 • 44min
Jake Thompson: Chief Encouragement Officer of Compete Every Day
Send us Fan MailJake Thompson is a busy guy! Besides running a successful company, he is also a keynote speaker, a podcaster, an author, and an entrepreneur...but by far his favorite role is Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day.In this episode, Jake shares:His action packed story of how he got to the version of himself that he is todayWhere he draws from to maintain the discipline required to conquer all of his roles wellHis non-negotiable habits that help him with forward momentumHis experience with receiving coaching over the years based on what he needed at the timeThe areas he is still working on to continue growing and getting betterActionable tips for those who are stuck due to a fear of failing or fear of others opinionsSome big wins that have come as a result of learning what the losses had to teachHow much mindset and physical health play a role in achieving greatnessThe best advice his parents gave him growing upWhere he sees corporate teams have their biggest pitfalls in leadership developmentThis interview was so much fun!! I really admire Jake and the work he has done as he is where I want to be in 5-10 years. He is so open to sharing his story and lessons. I hope you got as much value and wisdom out of this as I did. Below is his website, go check him out and give him a follow. He is constantly producing great content meant to serve others and he does it so genuinely as it comes from his heart. You can pickup a copy of his book and order some of his motivational apparel on this site as well. Enjoy!!https://www.competeeveryday.com/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

May 22, 2022 • 43min
April Shprintz: Powerhouse Woman, Author, Keynote Speaker, Founder of Driven Outcomes & Creator of The Generosity Culture
Send us Fan MailI had so much fun recording this episode!! April's energy is simply contagious. In this episode, she shares:How an exec from her Moms company came into her life at a pivotal time as a child, changing the trajectory altogether, and unknowingly planted seeds in her mind that would end up sprouting the idea for "The Generosity Culture"How mindset, perseverance, and tenacity played a role in her life and fostered her deep roots in sales, going all the way back to selling magic blue rocks as a young child to being a top performer for Avon as a tweenWhat “The Generosity Culture” is and how it begins with pouring into your peopleHow she flips the script on mistakes and missteps and uses it to constantly be learningHow the big ideas the scare the bejesus out of you are usually the absolute right path to followWhat her daily routine looks likeWhat the biggest leadership development pitfall she sees in working with many organizations around the worldThe advice she would give for those who have big ideas and are stuck in a place of fearIf you haven't read her book, go on Amazon right now and order it. You can thank me later. Here is the link:https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Blue-Rocks-Secret-Anything/dp/B08X1LH1SL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31CQASYWK4UJN&keywords=magic+blue+rocks&qid=1653263209&sprefix=%2Caps%2C369&sr=8-1Also check out her website here:https://drivenoutcomes.com/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

May 16, 2022 • 27min
Jesse Iwuji: Navy Lieutenant Commander, Entrepreneur, and NASCAR Driver
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jesse shares:How his parents, who immigrated to the US from Nigeria in the 1980's, laid a firm foundation for he and his siblingsHow he was recruited for football by the Naval Academy by outworking those who had more natural talent than he didWhat routines and habits keep him disciplined in all he doesWhat lessons he has learned in not always winningHow he navigates the "dark tunnel"His recent partnership with Emmitt Smith in creating Jesse Iwuji MotorsportsFind out more about Jesse here:https://www.jesseiwuji.com/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Apr 13, 2022 • 8min
Why I've been a little quiet lately...
Send us Fan MailWhile I am typically a pretty upbeat person, I have been in a real funk lately. It has caused me to be less creative and you may have noticed I haven't put out much content. It has impacted me in a number of ways, negatively.Given this is a bit of a foreign thing to me, I wanted to share where I am at mentally, how I am unpacking why, and what I am doing to work to get out of this space. I hope that anyone else who is struggling right now can hear that they aren't alone.I have a call to action for anyone else in this same space to take one step in the right direction. If you want to share what steps you are going to take, please leave me a voice message on my website.Go to the contact page and you will see a big orange button to leave me a message. You don't have to leave your name if you don't want to, but let me know what actions you are going to take and even how I can help support you. www.Evokegreatness.comA rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Mar 23, 2022 • 44min
Sonnie Linebarger: Podcaster and Innovative Healthcare Leader Committed to the Growth and Mentorship of Others
Send us Fan MailGet to know me a little better as I am on the other side of the mic being interviewed on a dear friend of mine's podcast: 50% with Marcylle Combs where she explores the stories of women in leadership to inspire the next generation of leaders.I love any opportunity to sit down with Marcylle. In this episode I share my journey and the many lessons I have had along the way that have forged me into the woman I am today.Check out many other fantastic episodes on her podcast below:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/50-with-marcylle-combs/id1534674381A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness


