Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:06:51 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2650858 en-us © 2026 Nflections yes 595c24f6-bc02-5c78-b27b-e49bafa59d9a Linda Coughlin episodic false For leaders who are willing to share lessons learned -- the good, the bad and the ugly -- in the process of navigating major inflection points in their careers and/or their business models

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Linda Coughlin https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uz1nukb6gx4parex8bfljrwd1cre?.jpg https://www.buzzsprout.com/2650858 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Masking, and Burnout in Executive Roles with Sara Orellana | Ep 4 In this episode of Nflections, host Linda Coughlin sits down with Sara Orellana, founder of 3 Raptor Consulting. Sara shares her powerful personal journey through high-stakes non-profit leadership, navigating a toxic board transition, and unmasking an adult ADHD diagnosis in her 30s. Discover how she transformed perfectionism and chronic people-pleasing into actionable leadership tools, including "backcasting," daily boundary setting, and grounding self-care routines. 

]]> In this episode of Nflections, host Linda Coughlin sits down with Sara Orellana, founder of 3 Raptor Consulting. Sara shares her powerful personal journey through high-stakes non-profit leadership, navigating a toxic board transition, and unmasking an adult ADHD diagnosis in her 30s. Discover how she transformed perfectionism and chronic people-pleasing into actionable leadership tools, including "backcasting," daily boundary setting, and grounding self-care routines. 

]]> Linda Coughlin Buzzsprout-19913523 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2363 1 4 full false From Client to COO: Scaling Culture, Empathy, and Software with Don Gregori | Ep 3 Discover how Don Gregori transitioned from long-time client to Chief Operating Officer of First Factory. In this episode of Inflections, Don shares his blueprint for driving massive scale (from 30 to over 220 employees) while preserving a carbon-neutral footprint and an incredible lifetime employee Net Promoter Score of over 70 points. Learn about the critical difference between "proving value" and "building value," how to lead through technical vulnerability, and why an inverted leadership pyramid puts your workforce first. 

]]> Discover how Don Gregori transitioned from long-time client to Chief Operating Officer of First Factory. In this episode of Inflections, Don shares his blueprint for driving massive scale (from 30 to over 220 employees) while preserving a carbon-neutral footprint and an incredible lifetime employee Net Promoter Score of over 70 points. Learn about the critical difference between "proving value" and "building value," how to lead through technical vulnerability, and why an inverted leadership pyramid puts your workforce first. 

]]> Linda Coughlin Buzzsprout-19878212 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2535 1 3 full true The Modern Leader's Toolkit: Molly Robinson of Clarent Marketing and Growth | Ep 2 In this episode of Nflections, host Linda Coughlin sits down with Molly Robinson, founder of Clarent Marketing and Growth. After 13 years inside Omnicom Precision Marketing, Molly shares her transition from enterprise executive to running her own strategic growth consultancy. Learn how to navigate organizational uncertainty, address corporate politics through real-time transparent communication, overcome imposter syndrome, and determine what truly energizes your career narrative. 

]]> In this episode of Nflections, host Linda Coughlin sits down with Molly Robinson, founder of Clarent Marketing and Growth. After 13 years inside Omnicom Precision Marketing, Molly shares her transition from enterprise executive to running her own strategic growth consultancy. Learn how to navigate organizational uncertainty, address corporate politics through real-time transparent communication, overcome imposter syndrome, and determine what truly energizes your career narrative. 

]]> Linda Buzzsprout-19842463 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2961 1 2 full false From Environmental Activist to CEO: Stacy Savage on Building Zero Waste Strategies | Ep 1 In this episode of Nflections, host Linda Coughlin interviews Stacy Savage, founder and CEO of Zero Waste Strategies. Stacy shares her journey from grassroots environmental advocate ("Texas Trash Talker") to leading a national B2B zero-waste consulting firm. Discover how she navigated the mental shift from non-profit activist to for-profit business owner, managed a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis at age 46, landed landmark contracts with Nestle Purina and the City of Austin, and pivoted during COVID-19 to build online certification programs for women in sustainability. 

]]> In this episode of Nflections, host Linda Coughlin interviews Stacy Savage, founder and CEO of Zero Waste Strategies. Stacy shares her journey from grassroots environmental advocate ("Texas Trash Talker") to leading a national B2B zero-waste consulting firm. Discover how she navigated the mental shift from non-profit activist to for-profit business owner, managed a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis at age 46, landed landmark contracts with Nestle Purina and the City of Austin, and pivoted during COVID-19 to build online certification programs for women in sustainability. 

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