View From the Top
Claim This Podcastby Jaime Taets
Podcast Overview
<p>What happens after you’ve achieved everything you thought you wanted? For many leaders, reaching the summit brings unexpected questions: <i>What’s next? How do I find fulfillment now?</i><br /></p><p>Hosted by Jaime Taets, <b>View From the Top</b> explores the untold side of success, the wins, the stumbles, and the inner work that begins after the climb. Through candid conversations with high-achievers, you’ll discover how they redefined success, navigated crossroads, and found renewed purpose.<br /></p><p>If you’re a leader who feels stuck, unfulfilled, or ready for your next chapter, this podcast offers inspiration and practical insights to help you chart the path forward.</p><p></p><p><b>Success isn’t static. The hardest work starts at the top.</b> </p><p>Join us for stories that will challenge your thinking and ignite your next move.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
You Have the Right to Dream with Andrea Sullivan
<p><b>Episode Summary</b></p><p></p><p>What if the next level of success requires letting go of the identity that got you here?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime sits down with Andrea Sullivan, entrepreneur, former global CMO, and co-founder of VYVE, to explore the connection between identity, fulfillment, and sustainable success.<br /></p><p>Andrea shares her journey from a successful corporate career in New York City to building a business centered on helping leaders become their best and happiest selves. Along the way, she learned that achievement alone does not create fulfillment. Real growth often begins when we stop performing for others and start embracing who we truly are.<br /></p><p>Together, they discuss identity shifts, personal reinvention, community, leadership, and why so many high achievers struggle to give themselves permission to pursue the dreams that still feel out of reach.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever felt stuck between who you've been and who you're becoming, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that growth begins when you stop limiting yourself to the labels you've collected along the way.<br /></p><p><b>What You'll Learn</b><br /></p><ul><li>Why many high achievers struggle to give themselves permission to dream bigger</li><li>How identity can become the very thing holding you back from your next chapter</li><li>The difference between performative success and authentic fulfillment</li><li>Why surrounding yourself with the right community accelerates growth</li><li>How to recognize and quiet your critical inner voice</li><li>The role vulnerability plays in leadership and personal transformation</li><li>Why letting go of titles and external validation can be liberating</li><li>How to navigate major life and career transitions with confidence</li><li>Why becoming more human may be the key leadership skill of the future<br /></li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Connect with Andrea:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-sullivan-cmo/" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vyve.co/" target="_blank">VYVE</a></li><li>Follow Jaime on<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jaime_taets/" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>,<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimetaets" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a>, and<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/jaimeladam" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></li></ul>
June 2, 2026
The Fear You Choose with Kristi Piehl
<p><b>Episode Summary</b></p><p></p><p>What happens when the hardest moments of your life completely change how you see fear, resilience, and what truly matters?</p><p>In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime Taets sits down with entrepreneur, author, and crisis communications expert Kristi Piehl to unpack the defining moments that shaped her journey both personally and professionally.</p><p></p><p>From losing her television news career during the 2008 housing crisis to building Media Minefield into a nationally recognized agency, Kristi shares the behind the scenes reality of reinvention, identity shifts, and learning to move through uncertainty. She also opens up about her son’s cancer diagnosis, the perspective that comes from walking through impossible seasons, and how hardship can clarify your values instead of changing who you are.</p><p></p><p>Together, Jaime and Kristi explore the importance of choosing hard things before life chooses them for you, building resilience before crisis arrives, and learning how to step toward fear instead of away from it.</p><p></p><p>This conversation is a powerful reminder that resilience is not built during easy seasons. It is built every time you choose courage, discomfort, and growth before you are forced to.</p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Learn</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Why “before and after” moments permanently reshape your perspective</li><li>How losing a career can lead to a more aligned purpose</li><li>The importance of sharing your struggles instead of suffering in silence</li><li>Why resilience is built before hard seasons happen</li><li>How to focus your energy on what you can actually control</li><li>The difference between the fear you choose and the fear life chooses for you</li><li>Why difficult seasons clarify your values and priorities</li><li>How authenticity creates stronger leadership</li><li>The role relationships play during seasons of crisis and change</li><li>Why success ultimately becomes about freedom, impact, and purpose<p></p></li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Kristi Piehl official website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://kristipiehl.com" target="_blank"> kristipiehl.com</a> | Speaker, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Media Minefield. </li><li>Follow Kristi on<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kristipiehl/" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> and<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristipiehl/" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a></li><li>Media Minefield:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://media-minefield.com" target="_blank"> media-minefield.com</a> | PR agency helping brands and leaders navigate media, messaging, and crisis communication. </li><li>Follow Jaime on<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jaime_taets/" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>,<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimetaets" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a>, and<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/jaimeladam" target="_blank"> Facebook</a><p></p></li></ul>
May 12, 2026
You Control More than You Think with Giselle Ugarte
<p><b>Episode Summary</b></p><p>What does it really take to take ownership of your life and step into your next level with confidence?<br /></p><p>In this episode of <i>View From the Top</i>, Jaime Taets sits down with performance coach, speaker, and content creator Giselle Ugarte to unpack what it means to truly take control of your life, your voice, and your direction.<br /></p><p>From leaving college without a clear plan to building a business during the pandemic, Giselle shares the real behind the scenes of her journey. She opens up about mental health struggles, identity shifts, and the pressure of external opinions. She also shares how learning to filter voices and ask for support changed everything.<br /></p><p>Together, Jaime and Giselle explore how to navigate growth, outgrow environments, and build the confidence to move forward even when others do not understand your path.<br /></p><p>This conversation is a direct reminder that you are in control of more than you think and that growth requires responsibility, not permission.<br /></p><p><b>What You’ll Learn</b></p><ul><li>Why you are in control of more than you think</li><li>How to filter opinions and protect your vision</li><li>The difference between personal and private sharing</li><li>Why authentic connection requires going first</li><li>How identity shifts change your circle and environment</li><li>Why asking for help is a critical leadership skill</li><li>How to handle criticism without losing confidence</li><li>Why most people giving advice are not your audience</li><li>How self awareness drives real personal growth</li><li>Simple practices to manage energy and mindset<br /></li></ul><p><b>Resources</b></p><ul><li>Connect with Giselle Ugarte: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://giselleugarte.com" target="_blank">giselleugarte.com</a> | Hub for performance coaching, speaking, and her newsletter.</li><li>Follow Giselle on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/giselleugarte/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselleugarte/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://action-forward.com" target="_blank">Action-Forward Coaching</a> | A confidence and communication boot camp to help you be seen and heard. </li><li>Follow Jaime on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jaime_taets/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimetaets" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/jaimeladam" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li></ul>
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- What is View From the Top?
<p>What happens after you’ve achieved everything you thought you wanted? For many leaders, reaching the summit brings unexpected questions: <i>What’s next? How do I find fulfillment now?</i><br /></p><p>Hosted by Jaime Taets, <b>View From the Top</b> explores the untold side of success, the wins, the stumbles, and the inner work that begins after the climb. Through candid conversations with high-achievers, you’ll discover how they redefined success, navigated crossroads, and found renewed purpose.<br /></p><p>If you’re a leader who feels stuck, unfulfilled, or ready for your next chapter, this podcast offers inspiration and practical insights to help you chart the path forward.</p><p></p><p><b>Success isn’t static. The hardest work starts at the top.</b> </p><p>Join us for stories that will challenge your thinking and ignite your next move.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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