The Busy Executive's Podcast

About The Busy Executive's Podcast

We know firsthand how important your time is. That’s why every power-packed episode promises to help you elevate your leadership, in 10 minutes or less. Michael Wolsten offers practical coaching, development tools, and conversations with world changers to help you boost your engagement, so you can optimize your front line and bottom line.

Publisher

Michael Wolsten

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Feb 2023

Latest episode

22 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Catalyst: The Simple System to Energize, Build, and Sustain Business Teams Who Keep on Winning

   Every leader I talk to shares a quiet truth… One they rarely voice out loud. They’re exhausted from the grind, yearning for a team that thrives without constant firefighting. They feel trapped in a cycle of chaos, putting out fires, chasing wins, and watching their vision slip further away. Deep down, they know they’re meant for more. To lead with confidence and clarity. To build a team that doesn’t just survive but soars. To create a legacy that outlasts the daily grind. Yet, despite this burning desire to lead differently… Most are stuck. Overwhelmed by endless tasks, disengaged teams, or fleeting wins that never last. Why? Because no one taught them how to transform their leadership from reactive to revolutionary. No one showed them the system to ignite sustainable success without sacrificing their sanity. In Catalyst, leadership expert Michael Wolsten unveils the ABC Framework: a proven, repeatable system that turns overwhelmed leaders into confident catalysts who build high-performing teams that last. Drawing from two decades coaching leaders at Starbucks, top credit unions, and beyond, Wolsten delivers a practical, no-fluff roadmap to transform your team in just 90 days. Assess: Uncover your team’s hidden strengths, gaps, and untapped potential. Build: Install a system: culture, service, growth, finances, that turns your vision into reality. Cultivate: Create rhythms that sustain momentum, no matter the chaos. Backed by hard data, teams using this framework see up to 35% profit growth and 25% higher engagement. Real-world stories, like the credit union that slashed turnover by 45% or the leader who reclaimed 10 hours a week, prove it’s possible to stop reacting and start leading with intention. With Catalyst, you’ll discover how to: Spot drift before it derails your team’s progress. Turn meetings into engines of momentum. Reinvest profits for exponential growth. Build a culture that attracts and keeps your A-players. This isn’t about working harder, it’s about leading smarter. It’s about replacing burnout with breakthroughs. It’s about creating a movement that thrives under your leadership. Success isn’t just dreaming of a better team, it’s taking responsibility to make it happen. It’s doing the inner and outer work to move past the chaos and lead with unshakable clarity. So, the question is this: Are you ready to stop firefighting and start catalyzing? Are you ready to unlock the mindsets and systems to build a team that wins, season after season? If so, Catalyst is for you. Whether you’re a senior executive, business owner, or team leader, this is your guide to creating a business that doesn’t just survive, it thrives. Your team’s next win starts here.

2. 

   13 Sept 2023

   The Three Pillars of Strategic Planning, Part 2 - The Busy Executive's Podcast

   Welcome to The Busy Executive’s Podcast, with Michael Wolsten. In Each Episode, we promise to help Elevate your Leadership, in 10 Minutes or Less! In this Episode, Michael walks you through the three pillars of strategic planning, and how to bring them into alignment for you and your team! Make sure to Follow us wherever you Listen to Podcasts! If you enjoyed this episode, please feel free to leave a review below! It helps us reach more Like-Minded Executives! For more content, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and Youtube @MichaelWolsten. For Free Resources, head to Michaelwolsten.com, or reach out by emailing ⁠Info@michaelwolsten.com⁠. Lead Courageously!

3. 

   13 Sept 2023

   The Three Pillars of Strategic Planning, Part 1 - The Busy Executive's Podcast

   Welcome to The Busy Executive’s Podcast, with Michael Wolsten. In Each Episode, we promise to help Elevate your Leadership, in 10 Minutes or Less! In this Episode, Michael walks you through the three pillars of strategic planning, and how to bring them into alignment for you and your team! Make sure to Follow us wherever you Listen to Podcasts! If you enjoyed this episode, please feel free to leave a review below! It helps us reach more Like-Minded Executives! For more content, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and Youtube @MichaelWolsten. For Free Resources, head to Michaelwolsten.com, or reach out by emailing ⁠Info@michaelwolsten.com⁠. Lead Courageously!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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