About this podcast
(Formerly The Upshot Leadership)
In a world where we’re told to follow the rules and fit into neat boxes, we’re here to question everything. We’ll dig into the minds of leaders who go beyond the status quo and chart their own paths—both in leadership and life.
The Rebel Mindset podcast hosts leaders across industries and generations to have a frank discussion on what shapes us. Each month we feature a different leader who is a change-maker, someone who thinks differently and brings a unique perspective to leadership and success. The rebel leader rejects passivity and accepts the responsibility of thinking differently in the pursuit of authenticity, innovation, and change, even when that means standing apart or facing resistance.
Tune in for fresh perspectives and actionable insights on how to redefine success and lead with intentionality.
Hosted by professional coaches Kallie Knop and Kim Spikes, we hope this podcast inspires listeners to be part of a new wave of leadership that questions everything.
Episodes
- Creativity Isn’t Talent. It’s Leverage. · 36 min · Episode 16What if creativity isn’t a talent but a skill you can develop and use to move ideas forward? In this episode of The Rebel Mindset, Emmy-winning Limbert Fabian breaks down how…
- Take the Risk: Own Your Career · 40 min · Episode 15What does it mean to own your career? In this episode of Rebel Mindset, Dayna Adelman, global corporate leader and author of The Youngest One in the Room, shares how risk-taking…
- Psychological Capital · 36 min · Episode 14Former police commander Dr. Eric Murray joins Kallie and Kim to talk about the psychology of hope—and why thriving under pressure starts with building “psychological capital.”…
- The Long Run · 34 min · Episode 13Kelly Hayley has finished 100+ marathons, all while building a community that refuses to leave anyone behind. In this episode, we unpack what it means to become something—not…
- Legacy · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 4What if your job ended today; would you feel proud or regretful? In this episode of Rebel Mindset, we’re joined by Death Doula Ashley Bradney to explore how endings - of careers…
- Lead with Heart · 37 min · Episode 12Compassion doesn’t usually show up in employee handbooks—but it should. In this episode, Kallie and Kim talk with Heather Younger—TEDx speaker, author, and workplace empathy…
- Intentional Systems · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Yogi Hendlin—environmental philosopher, public health scholar, and rebel for humanity—to unpack the systems that shape our lives, often…
- True Grit · 35 min · Episode 11Nancy Bolen was told to “just get married” after high school. Instead, she aimed higher—becoming one of the first female administrative leaders in the Navy with the Blue Angels…
- Identity Flexing · 36 min · Episode 10This week on Rebel Mindset—formerly The Upshot—we’re exploring what it takes to break free from limiting beliefs with Vania Cao, a program manager at a major Bay Area…
- Train Your Mind | Part 2 · 38 min · Episode 9Manifestation has become a buzzword, but is it as mystical as we think? In reality, manifestation is about bringing clear visions to life through intentional action. It’s the…
- Stop Self-sabotaging! | Part 1 · 47 min · Episode 8Is what you're believing beneficial? This month we have a special year-end podcast episode with Buddhist monk and leader, Gen Kelseng Menla. We hit on all aspects of mindfulness…
- Reality is a Choice—Design Your Life · 41 min · Episode 7Have you ever paused to ponder what makes you feel alive? And, if so, how often are you actually doing those activities? If you're anything like the vast majority of people, you…
- Culture Eats Chaos for Breakfast · 36 min · Episode 6Raise your hand if you worked in retail at some point. Our next guest is a retail management professional with over 22 years of experience, Michelle Telkes. Like many in retail…
- Lead like a Champion · 39 min · Episode 5USA USA USA!!! If you're anything like us, you've been in a haze of Olympics magic this summer. The power of sports to inspire and bring diverse cultures, countries, and beliefs…
- Find the Edge To Drive Change - Ask Why · 31 min · Episode 3Ah, the good, bad, and ugly of politics. It can make some people run for the hills and others run into the burning flames. So, what is it that makes someone want to put…
- Tapping into AI...Purposefully · 35 min · Episode 2"What sets humans apart from AI - our intuition, unexpected flashes of inspiration, and the disobedience to think about and do things differently." Listen in as Technology Chief…
- DEIB Matters! · 36 min · Episode 1Your first thought is shaped by society; your second thought reflects your true perspective. In this episode with Industrial Organizational Psychologist Dr. Alex Zelin, we'll…
