The Courageous Choice

The Courageous Choice

Courageous Leadership

Every breakthrough begins with a decision — a moment of hesitation followed by a leap. “The Courageous Choice” is the podcast that explores those defining moments when leaders, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and individuals bet on themselves, defy expectations, and step into the unknown. Hosted by Jamie Jacobs, founder and CEO of Gig Talent, each episode explores bold career moves and industry-shaping innovations. We dive into the risks, the resilience, and the rewards that come with making the courageous choice.

Redefining Talent Access in the Age of Disruption with Tony Buffum of Human Cloud
The Courageous ChoiceMarch 11, 2026x
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00:36:42

Redefining Talent Access in the Age of Disruption with Tony Buffum of Human Cloud

Tony Buffum, Head of Enterprise Strategy at Human Cloud, joins us on this episode to talk about the evolution of talent strategy and what it truly takes for leaders to navigate workforce transformation with courage. With more than two decades leading global HR and talent transformation initiatives, ...

Scaling With Courage and Clarity with Allie Danziger of Ascent
The Courageous ChoiceFebruary 25, 2026x
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00:25:01

Scaling With Courage and Clarity with Allie Danziger of Ascent

Allie Danziger, Chief Marketing Officer of Ascent and former Founder and CEO of Ampersand Professionals, joins us to discuss choosing growth before certainty. From raising her hand during layoffs to selling two companies and stepping into a CMO role, Allie shares what it means to have the courage to...

Choosing Clarity Over Comfort in Modern Leadership with Jackson Lynch of Talent Sherpa
The Courageous ChoiceFebruary 11, 2026x
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00:30:41

Choosing Clarity Over Comfort in Modern Leadership with Jackson Lynch of Talent Sherpa

Clarity at work is rarely about having the perfect answer. More often, it comes from having the courage to say what everyone is already thinking. In this episode, we sit down with Jackson Lynch, Founder and President of Talent Sherpa, to explore why avoiding hard conversations creates confusion, ero...

Hiring With Precision: Building Leadership Teams Through Partnership with Amy Sulgrove of Talent Executives Group
The Courageous ChoiceJanuary 28, 2026x
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00:25:49

Hiring With Precision: Building Leadership Teams Through Partnership with Amy Sulgrove of Talent Executives Group

Making the courageous choice in hiring means looking beyond the résumé and building the support that leaders need in order to win from day one. In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Sulgrove, CEO of Talent Executives Group, to explore what it really takes to place leaders who can thrive in uncertaint...

The Power of Courageous Career Moves: Building Gig Talent With Purpose with Jamie Latiano Jacobs of Gig Talent
The Courageous ChoiceJanuary 14, 2026x
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00:23:40

The Power of Courageous Career Moves: Building Gig Talent With Purpose with Jamie Latiano Jacobs of Gig Talent

There comes a moment when success looks right on paper but feels wrong in practice. In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Jacobs, Founder and CEO of Gig Talent, for a candid conversation about ambition, fear, alignment and what it truly means to make a courageous choice. Jamie reflects on her pers...

Building a Human-Centered Workforce in the Age of AI with Edie Goldberg of E. L. Goldberg & Associates
The Courageous ChoiceDecember 17, 2025x
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00:35:43

Building a Human-Centered Workforce in the Age of AI with Edie Goldberg of E. L. Goldberg & Associates

As the world of work rapidly evolves, it demands new approaches to talent, performance and career growth. In this episode, we speak with Edie Goldberg, President and Founder of E. L. Goldberg & Associates, to explore how organizations can adapt to evolving employee expectations, leverage AI for tale...

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transforming Workplaces Through Wellbeing with Ashish Kothari of Happiness Squad
The Courageous ChoiceDecember 03, 2025x
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00:35:33

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transforming Workplaces Through Wellbeing with Ashish Kothari of Happiness Squad

The path to happiness often begins with the courage to make a change. In this episode, we sit down with Ashish Kothari, Founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, to explore how redefining success, shifting workplace mindsets and building human-centric systems can unlock both individual and organizational ...

Guiding Owners Through Hospitality Transitions with Vikram Sood of NuPala Hospitality Development
The Courageous ChoiceNovember 12, 2025x
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00:23:48

Guiding Owners Through Hospitality Transitions with Vikram Sood of NuPala Hospitality Development

Success in hospitality, like in life, often comes down to making the courageous choice. In this episode, we sit down with Vikram Sood, Managing Director of NuPala Hospitality Development, to discuss the pivotal choices that defined his journey, the lessons learned in hospitality and the importance o...

The Future of HR: Building a Bold, Human-Centered Approach to Hiring with Tim Sackett of HR Tech 100 Fund
The Courageous ChoiceOctober 22, 2025x
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00:34:01

The Future of HR: Building a Bold, Human-Centered Approach to Hiring with Tim Sackett of HR Tech 100 Fund

The rapid rise of AI is reshaping how organizations approach hiring, talent management and leadership. In this episode, we sit down with Tim Sackett (Not a Life Coach), General Partner and Co-Founder at HR Tech 100 Fund, to discuss the courageous decisions companies and recruiters must make to stay ...

The Future of HR: Elevating HR Through Courage and Strategy with Dr. JP Elliott of Future of HR Consulting
The Courageous ChoiceOctober 08, 2025x
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00:23:22

The Future of HR: Elevating HR Through Courage and Strategy with Dr. JP Elliott of Future of HR Consulting

The future of HR requires bold choices and the willingness to step into uncertainty. In this episode, JP Elliott, Founder of Future of HR Consulting, explores how courage shapes leadership, careers and the evolving workplace. JP shares his journey from corporate HR leadership roles to building a glo...