The Go-To Podcast for Business Leaders, Managers, and Teams seeking to transform Business Chaos and Dysfunction Into Scalable Systems

The Scale The Chaos podcast is where we talk ALL things contributing to your business's chaos and dysfunction. 

It's not JUST your broken processes!

Business Leaders/Owners/Entrepreneurs:

• Learn how to identify and solve organizational chaos.

• Get actionable strategies to streamline operations.

• Hear real-world examples and expert insights.

• Transform your confusion into clarity and chaos into systems.

Join Rhonda Lea as she sits down and talks all things chaos with leading industry experts and gets answers to the burning questions all business leaders have. 

• Why are my top performers experiencing burnout? 

• Why is my business losing money? 

• How do I improve productivity? 

• How do I improve efficiency?

• How do I improve culture and moral?

• Why do my change initiatives never stick?

• How can I improve communication?

• How can I improve cross-functional collaboration?

And most importantly....what can I do about it?

Each guest expert shares action items you can implement TODAY to help scale your organization's chaos!

Episode Index

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PODCAST GUESTS

Sheryl Green, the "How to Say No" Expert, joins us to discuss how setting boundaries can reduce organizational chaos. A former "Olympic-level people-pleaser," Sheryl discovered the importance of boundaries after burning out from overcommitment. With a Master's in Forensic Psychology, she now helps individuals and organizations establish healthy boundaries to improve relationships and well-being. Sheryl's book, "You Had Me at 'No,'" offers practical tools like the Goldilocks Principle and the Clash Question to make better decisions and communicate boundaries effectively. Her insights will help our listeners create healthier, more productive work environments by addressing the often-overlooked issue of boundary-setting in the workplace.

John O'Brien, PhD, joins us to explore how workplace incivility contributes to organizational chaos and dysfunction. With over 30 years of experience as a licensed psychologist, John specializes in guiding individuals through life transitions. His upcoming book, "Rudeness Rehab," addresses the often-overlooked impact of subtle negative behaviors on our well-being. As an ICF ACC Certified Coach and Certified Health and Wellness Coach, John brings unique insights on using mental health approaches to handle rude situations. His expertise spans grief, trauma, and addiction, offering valuable strategies for reducing stress and fostering positive workplace transformations. John's perspective will help our listeners address the roots of organizational dysfunction.

Chris McGuire joins us to explore how humor and storytelling can transform workplace dysfunction into positive organizational culture. With over 20 years of experience working with top Hollywood talent, Chris brings unique insights from his role as head writer for Comedy Central Roasts and Executive Producer of Emmy-nominated shows. A veteran show runner who has collaborated with stars like Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg, and George Lopez, Chris now helps corporate leaders harness the power of humor and storytelling to engage audiences more effectively. His expertise in managing creative teams and developing compelling content offers fresh perspectives on reducing workplace chaos.

Gen Z leadership expert Dale Wetmore says business leaders often find it challenging to manage young people. According to the research, young workers show up unmotivated and entitled – if they show up at all. Yet Dale believes the next generation entering the workforce carries more promise than peril. As president of the firm Gift of the Next Generation, Dale works with businesses to help them connect with, inspire, and lead their young employees to success.

Dale’s insights are derived from hundreds of studies and articles about motivating young people, as well as 20+ years of leadership experience he gained at both small technology startups and tech super giants like Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.   

Dale is the author of the upcoming book Leading Gen Z: the Gift of the Next Generation. 

Maureen Zappala, a former NASA propulsion engineer (aka, "rocket scientist!") and founder of High Altitude Strategies, is an award winning speaker, author and presentation skills coach. She works with high-performers to overcome the secret self-doubt of Impostor Syndrome so they can match their confidence to competence and have more influence. She lived in Cleveland for over 36 years before moving to Las Vegas Nevada in August 2019.

Chrystina Katz is a business coach, speaker, and author who helps entrepreneurs and professionals embrace daily courage to achieve bold business success. With over 30 years of corporate project management experience and a decade of entrepreneurial coaching, she empowers clients to take smart risks, overcome fear, and confidently tackle audacious goals.

Her signature philosophy, “Be Gutsy to Go Gutsy,” empowers clients to make courageous daily decisions, building the confidence and momentum needed to seize bold opportunities. Chrystina’s tailored approach meets professionals where they are, offering clear, actionable strategies to scale businesses, navigate transitions, and achieve ambitious milestones.

Whether helping businesses grow or guiding leaders through critical turning points, Chrystina’s practical insights and inspiring stories have supported leaders at organizations like UPS, CDC, FINRA, and the VA, as well as numerous entrepreneurs striving for exceptional success.

Chrystina believes that extraordinary achievements start with showing up Gutsy every day—making brave choices that lead to transformative opportunities. She challenges her clients and audiences to stop waiting, start daring, and create the lives and businesses they truly desire.

Mark Stiving, PhD, is a renowned pricing expert and author with over 25 years of experience helping companies optimize their pricing strategies to capture true value and drive profitability. He has worked with leading organizations, including Cisco, Procter & Gamble, and Splunk, and regularly advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

Mark specializes in teaching businesses how to price, package, and sell based on value, equipping them with actionable tools to maximize profits. He is the host of the Impact Pricing podcast and the author of several influential books, including Impact Pricing, Win Keep Grow, and Selling Value.

Known for his engaging speaking style, Mark has been featured at events worldwide and on numerous podcasts. His expertise makes him a trusted voice on the connection between pricing strategy and business success.

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Lana Kinberg is a seasoned Confidence Coach and Speaker who helps organizations break the cycle of chaos caused by low confidence and poor mental fitness. With over three decades of experience in Sales and Leadership roles at Fortune 200 companies, Lana has witnessed firsthand how lack of confidence can create organizational dysfunction—and more importantly, how to fix it.

With over three decades of Fortune 200 experience, she helps leaders and teams develop their "Confidence Quotient (CQ)" to break cycles of dysfunction. Based in Las Vegas, Lana specializes in building the mental fitness and leadership capabilities needed for effective decision-making and team cohesion. Through her SELF framework (Security, Empathy, Luminosity, and Fortitude), she guides organizations in creating environments where confidence and trust can flourish.

Dr. Kevin Holloway has been a Clinical Psychologist for 19 years specializing in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and other anxiety disorders primarily with military service members and veterans. He is currently an international trainer and consultant in evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD and other anxiety disorders, and military cultural competence in behavioral health care.  He currently serves as Director of Online Training, Technology, and Telehealth at the Center for Deployment Psychology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He also hosts his own podcast called Practical For Your Practice.

Jennafer Martin, an experienced organizational leader with over 15 years of success in transforming team dynamics and implementing effective organizational structures. She is a former Editor-In-Chief of the much-loved Creating Keepsakes Magazine, through which she successfully led multiple organizational transformations, merging distinct teams, and developing comprehensive workflow systems that significantly improved operational efficiency. Her expertise in creating clarity through well-defined roles and responsibilities has consistently delivered measurable results in team performance and organizational growth. 

Joe Devon is a seasoned tech entrepreneur, public speaker, and advocate for innovation and inclusion. He’s the founder of A11yAudits.com and co-host of Accessibility and Gen. AI, where he explores the intersection of accessibility and cutting-edge technology.

Joe’s career spans everything from contributing to the foundational infrastructure of the Internet to developing secure, scalable voting systems for high-profile shows. But his true passion lies in ensuring that technology is inclusive for everyone. As the co-founder and chair of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Foundation, Joe is on a mission to help organizations embrace accessibility and modernize their digital products with the power of AI.

Can AI reduce business chaos and dysfunction and help you scale faster? In this insightful episode of Scale the Chaos, host Rhonda Lea sits down with AI expert and accessibility advocate Joe Devon to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming businesses, boosting efficiency, and reshaping industries. From AI-powered automation to misconceptions about job loss, Joe shares invaluable insights from his years of experience in the AI space.

🔹 How businesses are already using AI—without realizing it

🔹 The truth behind AI fears: Is it really taking over jobs?

🔹 Game-changing AI tools for sales, marketing, and operations

🔹 How AI is improving accessibility and inclusivity

🔹 The competitive advantage of adopting AI NOW

Plus, we dive into AI security risks, ethical concerns, and why organizations must learn how to work alongside AI—before it's too late. If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or AI skeptic, this episode is packed with must-know strategies for leveraging AI to stay ahead of the curve.