Clay Staires is a seasoned leader, speaker, and coach with over 25 years of transformative experience, renowned for his expertise in leadership development and navigating personal and business growth.

From accolades such as Teacher of the Year to Chamber Citizen of the Year, Clay’s journey encompasses education, non-profit leadership, entrepreneurship, and government. His dynamic programs and speaking engagements have empowered countless individuals to reach their full potential.

Whether turning around family ministries or leading award-winning consulting firms, Clay’s mission remains clear: to liberate business owners, offering both financial and time freedom.

Jonathan Bennett , a Strategic Advisor, Executive & Board Coach, Independent Director, Former B Corp Founder & CEO, Ethical, empathetic support trusted by 200+ progressive leaders.

Jonathan has been where his clients are now.

He left an executive role at a large hospital to strike out on his own, founding a management consulting firm. And, for 10 years, things were great. The company grew–became a B Corp and served hundreds of organizations. The problem was, he was unfulfilled.

After a successful exit in which he went through a management buyout of his company, Jonathan founded his coaching practice so that he could fulfill his purpose to create an intimate space for leaders who need to be listened to deeply.

Jonathan Bennett is an advisor and executive coach for founders, CEOs and C Suite leaders who have a purpose in the world but need help solving their organization’s toughest obstacles.

Jonathan takes his experience as a CEO, board member, and founder to his coaching. As a feminist and social justice advocate, Jonathan brings a progressive approach to his work so that clients always find a way out of even the most complex challenges.

He resides in Ontario, Canada with his family and two dogs. A published author, he’s written seven literary books.

Pull the Chute podcast features Abby Martin, a Workforce Whisperer, Helping SMBs Recruit, Retain, and Reskill Top Talent & Managing Partner at Ampleo.

Abby’s focus is simple: turn your people into your competitive edge.

Behind every successful business is a team of great people, and she is here to make sure your people have exactly what they need to thrive. Abby is passionate about tapping into your team’s strengths toto unlock the full potential of your business.

Abby has spent over 15 years leading cross-functional teams and leveraging talent to push business strategies forward. Whether it's building cohesive leadership teams, future proofing your org design, navigating compliance, or scaling for growth, she is all in on helping organizations realize the true value of their workforce.

Pull the Chute podcast features Stacy Hanke, Hall of Fame Speaker, Influence Skills Expert, Executive Mentor, Author

Stacey Hanke is a renowned executive mentor, Hall of Fame Professional Speaker, and bestselling author of “Influence Redefined - Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday.” Stacey’s expertise empowers professionals to wield influence effectively, fostering action in every interaction.

Through her research-backed methods, she has transformed numerous Fortune 1000 companies, igniting sales growth, enhancing productivity, and fostering a culture of fulfillment among employees.

Pull the Chute podcast features Ken Bogard, Founder, Author, Speaker, Open & Honest Expert, and EOS Implementer

Ken Bogard, founder of Know Honesty, is dedicated to enhancing professionals’ lives and delivering on the organization’s truest needs and wants. With extensive experience and entrepreneurial grit, Ken fosters leadership collaboration and empowers individuals to achieve their goals.

His relentless pursuit of honesty and organizational clarity has positively impacted over 300 owners, thousands of employees, and 60+ organizations, creating a transformative movement in business management and leadership development.

Leslie Shreve is a workload management and productivity expert with more than 20 years of experience serving clients. She is the Founder and CEO of Productive Day®, and the creator of a proprietary system called Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done.

She shows C-level leaders, business owners, and motivated professionals how to take charge of their workday with the most efficient management of tasks, email, and information so they can gain up to 2 hours BACK in their workday—EVERY day and get more accomplished faster and easier, and with a LOT less stress.

Leslie Shreve is a workload management and productivity expert, and the Founder and CEO of Productive Day®. Leslie is also the creator of Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done, a unique, proprietary, and all-encompassing system for workload management and productivity that includes the management of tasks, time, email, information, and more.

For more than 13 years, Leslie worked in corporate office environments before establishing Productive Day in 2003. Since then, Leslie has taught hundreds of C-level leaders and professionals from more than 30 different industries how to increase efficiency and productivity by up to 300% in as little as four weeks, gain 1-2 hours back in their workday—EVERY day—reduce stress by up to 90%, and make more meaningful progress on the projects that matter the most—WITHOUT giving up all of their personal time to do it.

Taskology is simple, logical, and easy to use. Clients previously frustrated or overwhelmed with too much to do, too many emails, and not enough time now claim to have a secret—a new system they can use to take charge of their workday and get more accomplished in less time with less stress. Those who learn Taskology® say it’s the easiest and most effective system they’ve ever used, calling it a game changer, a life saver, and the difference maker.

Leslie has been interviewed on television, radio and podcasts, and her advice has been featured or quoted the Baltimore Business Journal, Smart CEO Magazine, Fast Company, the Huffington Post, Globe and Mail, Business Management Daily, and in several books. Leslie also published her first book in 2016 called, “Taskology: How to Unleash the Power of Your Most Productive Workday.”

Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker, author, public speaker, partner, employee advocate, and employer support.

She is Liberty University Graduate with a major in Human Resources working for The Better Together Group of Companies in Marketing and Sales

Veronica Kissling, a Mindset and Business Coach who has navigated the transition from a successful corporate career to her true calling: empowering individuals in their personal and professional journeys.

With an unwavering commitment to uncovering one's purpose and passion, Veronica guides her clients in creating businesses that spark inspiration.

Her approach centers in helping client overcome self-imposed limitations and rewires the subconscious.

This journey with Veronica is not just about building a dream business; it's a transformative process of pursuing one's aspirations unapologetically and building a fulfilled life aligned with their authentic selves.