Live Lead Last Podcast

About Live Lead Last Podcast

Live Lead Last is a weekly podcast hosted by leadership coach, nonprofit director, and entrepreneur James Duvall. Designed for growth-minded leaders, this show helps you live by design, lead with purpose, and leave a legacy that lasts. Through honest conversations, practical tools, and real-life stories, James equips leaders to develop strong roots, sustainable influence, and lasting impact — both personally and professionally. Whether you're leading a team, a business, a ministry, or a family, this podcast will help you become the kind of leader others want to follow.

Publisher

Live Lead Last

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jun 2020

Latest episode

24 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

59 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2025

   Why Success Without Health is Failure in Disguise

   In this episode of the Live Lead Last podcast, James welcomes longtime friend and leadership coach Dave Kush, founder of Framework Planning. Dave’s journey from Fortune 500 success to ministry leadership—and now to equipping leaders through coaching and team development—offers a clear reminder: effectiveness without health is a recipe for failure. Together, James and Dave explore the power of relational intelligence, the hidden cost of stress on leadership, and what it takes to build teams people actually want to follow. If you’ve ever felt the tension between high capacity and personal health, this conversation will give you practical tools and honest encouragement to lead with clarity, presence, and intention. What You’ll Learn Why success without health is failure in disguise How stress exposes leadership blind spots—and how to grow through them The two components of a truly successful team: health + effectiveness Practical ways to be a more present leader and listener The role of trust, alignment, and communication in high-performing teams How the Five Voices framework builds stronger relationships and better culture Why relational intelligence is the leadership currency for 2025 and beyond Connect with Dave Kush Framework Planning (https://www.frameworkplanning.com/) LinkedIn: @davekush (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-kush-80292a10/) Instagram: @davekush (https://www.instagram.com/davekush/) Links & Resources Free 5-Day Leadership Reset (https://www.liveleadlast.com/reset) → liveleadlast.com/reset Five Voices Assessment (https://liveleadlast.giantos.com/store/5-voices) (Free Tool) Connect with Me LinkedIn: @thejamesduvall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejamesduvall) Instagram: @thejamesduvall (https://www.instagram.com/thejamesduvall) Website: www.liveleadlast.com (http://www.liveleadlast.com) Schedule a Call  (https://calendly.com/thejamesduvall/30-minute-connect) Weekly email list → Text GROW to 66866 Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators who want to live with intention, lead with integrity, and leave a lasting legacy. Disclaimer Show Notes may contain affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission that helps keep the mics on!

2. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Your Energy Is Your Edge: Blood Sugar, Burnout & the Biology of Leadership

   What if your greatest leadership limitation isn’t mindset—it’s your metabolism? In this episode, James sits down with Dr. Paul Kolodzik, a dual board-certified emergency and preventive medicine physician, to explore why metabolic health is the often-overlooked foundation of sustainable leadership. With over 30% of Americans now pre-diabetic, this is more than a personal health crisis—it’s a leadership one. Dr. Paul shares how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), GLP-1 medications, and simple lifestyle shifts are helping leaders reverse chronic conditions, regain energy, and stay sharp for the long haul. Whether you’re a high performer managing stress or an entrepreneur trying to outwork exhaustion, this conversation reframes health as a strategic advantage. If you’ve ever wondered how your nutrition, sleep, and schedule are silently shaping your influence—this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn / Key Points: Why metabolic dysfunction is one of the most common, least addressed barriers to long-term leadership The overlooked leadership cost of poor blood sugar regulation What continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are—and why you may want one even if you’re not diabetic How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are being used to treat obesity, insulin resistance, and even alcohol cravings The surprising link between muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, and cognitive performance A better way to think about nutrition: less guilt, more data Why processed foods and seed oils are sabotaging your energy without you realizing it Three simple interventions anyone can start: strength training, intermittent fasting, and glucose awareness 🔗 Links & Resources Dr. Paul Kolodzik’s Website: https://www.metabolicmds.com (https://www.metabolicmds.com) Get a CGM (No Prescription Required): https://www.cgm-doctor.com (https://www.cgm-doctor.com) Book: The Continuous Glucose Monitoring Revolution (https://amzn.to/4m6gDqN) Dr. Paul’s Podcast: The Second Opinion Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-second-opinion-podcast-with-dr-paul-kolodzik/id1669089318) 🧭 Live Lead Last Resources Free Leadership Reset → www.liveleadlast.com/reset (https://www.liveleadlast.com/reset) Weekly email list → Text “GROW” to 66866 Free 5 Voices Assessment (https://liveleadlast.giantos.com/store/5-voices) 🎧 Connect with Me: Website: www.liveleadlast.com (http://www.liveleadlast.com) LinkedIn: @thejamesduvall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejamesduvall) Instagram: @thejamesduvall (https://www.instagram.com/thejamesduvall/) Schedule a Call w/ James (https://calendly.com/thejamesduvall/30-minute-connect-hp-discovery-call-clone) Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators who want to live with intention, lead with integrity, and leave a lasting impact. DISCLAIMER Show Notes may contain affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission that helps keep the mics on!

3. 

   10 Sept 2025

   Calm the Noise, Raise Your Signal: Magnetic Therapy & Vagus Nerve Tools for Modern Leaders

   What if leader performance, focus, and resilience could be trained—physiologically? In this episode, aerospace engineer–turned–inventor Mark Fox (former Space Shuttle chief engineer) unpacks the science and application of PEMF therapy and vagus nerve stimulation—including real-world outcomes on anxiety, PTSD, sleep, HRV, and focus for both people and pets. We explore why heart rate variability (HRV) is a key resilience metric and how portable tools like Vibe and VegaVibe help leaders regulate on the go—no shocking, buzzing, or freezing required. What You’ll Learn / Key Points PEMF 101: What it is, how it differs from general EMF, and why low-frequency energy can be therapeutic. Energy → Biology → Behavior: Charging cell membranes and supporting ATP can translate to less pain, better sleep, calmer focus. Vagus Nerve Basics: Why vagal tone matters for decision-making and recovery—and how stimulation can raise HRV. The HRV Edge: Mark’s team saw a 35% average HRV increase in one hour in recent testing. Protocols that Matter: Brain balancing, anxiety/PTSD, inflammation, and how to think through protocol selection. Measure What You Want to Improve: Use wearables to track sleep, HRV, blood sugar, BP; evaluate changes over 30 days. Practical Use: Pocket-sized PEMF you can wear while working, traveling, or resting. Links & Resources Resona Health (Mark’s company): https://resona.health (https://resona.health) Vibe (PEMF device) and VegaVibe (vagus nerve pendant): Available via Resona Health eBook: What on Earth Are We Doing to Our Health? (Mark Fox) Live • Lead • Last Resources 5-Day Leadership Reset (Free) (https://liveleadlast.com/reset) Rooted – Weekly Email: Text GROW to 66866 Free 5 Voices Assessment (https://liveleadlast.giantos.com/store/5-voices) Connect with Me LinkedIn: @thejamesduvall Instagram: @thejamesduvall Website: www.liveleadlast.com (http://www.liveleadlast.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Schedule a Call (https://calendly.com/thejamesduvall/30-minute-connect) Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators. DISCLAIMER Show Notes contain affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission that helps keep the mics on.

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• Kadi Cole
• Dr Jessica Rimmer
• Justin Brown
• Jeremie Kubicek
• Tyler Reagin

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

45 ratings

Spotify

3.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

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Engagement

51

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