The Shift Podcast: One Insight Away from Changing Everything
The Shift with Amy Pechacek & Cassandra Rambo: One Insight Away from Changing Everything is a podcast for leaders, dreamers, and difference-makers who know they were made for more.
Hosted by international speaker, leadership expert, and founder of Alpstra & Co. Amy Pechacek and her co-host Cassandra Rambo, this show dives into the moments that move us—the mindset shifts, the hard truths, and the real conversations that spark lasting change. Whether you're leading a team, navigating a new season, or simply craving a deeper sense of purpose, this podcast is for you.
Each episode blends stories, strategies, and soul—with solo insights from Amy, candid conversations with remarkable guests, and powerful takeaways you can apply right away.
No buzzwords. No filters. Just one insight away from everything changing.
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The Shift Podcast: One Insight Away from Changing Everything
From Immigrant to Influencer: The Faithful Leader
In this powerful episode of The Shift, Amy Pechacek sits down with Leoni Michael - a South African immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with nothing but a suitcase and faith.
Today, she’s a bestselling author, executive coach, and a voice shaping the future of leadership.
Leoni shares her incredible story of resilience—from surviving apartheid and culture shock as a teenage immigrant, to stepping into corporate boardrooms, leading global teams, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Her journey is raw, redemptive, and rooted in something deeper than success: purpose.
Together, Amy and Leoni dive into:
- What it means to lead with faith, not fear
- How hardship shapes influence
- The truth about corporate bullying and broken leadership systems
- Bridging the generational gap in the workplace
- And why true leaders serve, listen, and shift the culture around them
Whether you're rebuilding after a setback, leading through change, or discovering your own voice—this episode will leave you challenged, uplifted, and inspired to lead from the inside out.
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