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Pathfinders Podcast

Pathfinders Podcast

Auteur(s): Vijayan Swaminathan
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In this podcast, we dive into the personal stories of remarkable individuals who have blazed trails through uncharted territories. Our guests share the raw, unfiltered narratives of their travels to success. But it's not just about the destination—it's about the resilience, the setbacks, the unexpected turns, and the moments of real human emotion along the way. Join us as we explore these inspiring stories, Pathfinders is here to remind you that every journey, no matter how daunting, begins with a single step. Tune in and let's find our paths together. Pathfinders with Vijayan Swaminathan!Vijayan Swaminathan Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • 8 Best Leadership Qualities Distilled For The Modern Times | Vijayan Swaminathan | EP 44

    8 Best Leadership Qualities Distilled For The Modern Times | Vijayan Swaminathan | EP 44
    Aug 19 2026
    What does great leadership actually look like in the modern times?The world of work has changed. Information is everywhere. AI can put extraordinary knowledge in anyone’s hands. Teams expect more than direction, and a title might give you authority, but it cannot make people trust you, believe in you, or want to follow you.So what separates the leaders people simply work for from the leaders they never forget?In this episode of Pathfinders, Vijayan “VJ” Swaminathan explores eight leadership qualities that matter more than ever in a world defined by uncertainty, constant change, and increasingly intelligent technology.Drawing from decades of leadership thinking, research, and some of the most influential voices in management, VJ looks at leadership through the lens of the world we are entering, rather than the world we are leaving behind.Along the way, he explores why having all the answers may actually make you a weaker leader, why some of the worst moments in your career can become your most important leadership moments, and why one quality VJ considers perhaps the most important of all has very little to do with charisma, confidence, or executive presence.And the final idea raises an even bigger question:Is the true measure of leadership what you accomplish, or who other people become because you led them?Whether you are leading an organization, a team, a project, or simply trying to become someone others can trust, this episode will challenge you to reconsider what leadership means today.Because eventually the meeting ends. The title disappears.And every leader leaves the room.What remains in people after you do?#Leadership #xaddwell #vijayanswaminathan #ModernLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfLeadership #LeadershipMindset #LeadershipSkills #GreatLeadership #LeadershipLessons #PeopleLeadership #HumanLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #FutureOfWork #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalGrowth #Management #LeadWithPurpose #PathfindersPodcast #PathfindersFOLLOW VIJAYAN SWAMINATHANWebsite: https://xaddwell.com/Connect & FollowLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayanswaminathan/X → https://x.com/vijswamInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vijswam/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vijswamAll Vijayan’s Linkshttps://linktr.ee/vijswamPATHFINDERS EXCLUSIVEGet 10% OFF your first 6 months across eligible XaddWell services below.Build your next product or service end-to-end → https://xaddwell.com/productsGet a stunning, high-quality website that makes your brand stand out → https://xaddwell.com/websitesGet an AI concierge that handles leads and books meetings 24/7 → https://xaddwell.com/productsJoin the Trusted Partner Program and scale across regions, industries, and new frontiers → https://xaddwell.com/partnerGo from idea to working software fast → https://xaddwell.com/mvp-developmentBuild a customized AI recruiting engine — book a free strategy call → https://calendly.com/vijay-xaddwell/connect | Learn more → https://recruitt.aiPATHFINDERSJoin the Pathfinders Community: https://xaddwell.com/pathfindersWatch & ListenYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@PathfindersHQApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pathfinders-podcast/id1826462124Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5GGJGFyPST8HG22zNsnDRPPodcast Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwY8fVnJs7rGvyvVrMT_E-TaGkUwrqCt8Connect & FollowLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pathfinders-podcast/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathfinders_hqFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathfindershq1X → https://x.com/pathfinders_hqAll Pathfinders Linkshttps://linktr.ee/pathfindershqOUR SPONSOR — ADAPTECH GROUPA big thank you to Adaptech Group for supporting Pathfinders.Build with clarity before you code.Adaptech Group helps teams create a shared blueprint of their product, reduce risk, and align everyone before a single line of code is written.Using Event Modeling, teams can turn even complex systems into clear visual timelines—simplifying software design, information flows, business rules, security, automation, and more.Ideal for R&D, software MVPs, early prototypes, security, information management, automation, and complex business systems.Learn MoreAdaptech Group → https://adaptechgroup.comEvent Modeling → https://eventmodeling.org/Follow Adaptech GroupLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/adaptechgroup/X → https://x.com/adaptechgroupConnect with Adam DymitrukLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/eventmodeling/X → https://x.com/adymitruk#adaptechgroup #eventmodeling #adamdymitrukMentioned in this episode:Adaptech PR AdAdaptechGroupMR Ad2AdaptechGroup
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    20 min
  • Why Do Some Leaders Succeed While Others Get Stuck? | Gordon Sheppard | Pathfinders Podcast | EP 43

    Why Do Some Leaders Succeed While Others Get Stuck? | Gordon Sheppard | Pathfinders Podcast | EP 43
    Aug 10 2026
    Gordon Sheppard is the CEO of Executive Wins, an executive coach, business advisor, professional speaker, facilitator, and podcaster with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and organizations turn successful outcomes into repeatable, predictable business results.He is the creator of Anatomy of a Win, a practical five-step framework that helps leaders understand not only what made an initiative successful, but why it worked—and how those insights can be used to create meaningful wins more consistently.Gordon brings a multidisciplinary approach to leadership and business performance, with a background spanning organizational consulting, leadership development, marketing, communications, facilitation, and drama. This diverse experience allows him to combine analytical thinking with a deep understanding of people, communication, and organizational dynamics.He holds an MBA and is Prosci Change Management Certified. Through his coaching, advisory, and facilitation work, Gordon helps executives and teams gain clarity, strengthen collaboration, and turn successful experiences into practical strategies that can be repeated and scaled.Gordon is also the host of the Executive Wins Podcast, where he explores the stories behind significant business victories and uncovers the decisions, challenges, relationships, and turning points that made those wins possible.Known for turning experience into actionable learning, Gordon helps leaders move beyond isolated successes by understanding what works, why it works, and how to make it happen again.#executivewins #executivecoach #ceo #podcaster #advisor #gordonsheppard #xaddwell #pathfinders #pathfinderspodcast #vijayanswaminathanFOLLOW GORDON SHEPPARDWebsite: https://executivewins.com/Connect & FollowLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/X → https://twitter.com/gordonsheppard1Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/gordsheppard1/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/executivewinsTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@gordsheppardYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@Executivewins/PATHFINDERS EXCLUSIVEGet 10% OFF your first 6 months across eligible XaddWell services below.Build your next product or service end-to-end → https://xaddwell.com/productsGet a stunning, high-quality website that makes your brand stand out → https://xaddwell.com/websitesGet an AI concierge that handles leads and books meetings 24/7 → https://xaddwell.com/productsJoin the Trusted Partner Program and scale across regions, industries, and new frontiers → https://xaddwell.com/partnerGo from idea to working software fast → https://xaddwell.com/mvp-developmentBuild a customized AI recruiting engine — book a free strategy call → https://calendly.com/vijay-xaddwell/connect | Learn more → https://recruitt.aiPATHFINDERSJoin the Pathfinders Community: https://xaddwell.com/pathfindersWatch & ListenYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@PathfindersHQApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pathfinders-podcast/id1826462124Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5GGJGFyPST8HG22zNsnDRPPodcast Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwY8fVnJs7rGvyvVrMT_E-TaGkUwrqCt8Connect & FollowLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pathfinders-podcast/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathfinders_hqFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathfindershq1X → https://x.com/pathfinders_hqAll Pathfinders Linkshttps://linktr.ee/pathfindershqFOLLOW VIJAYAN SWAMINATHANWebsite: https://xaddwell.com/Connect & FollowLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayanswaminathan/X → https://x.com/vijswamInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vijswam/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vijswamAll Vijayan’s Linkshttps://linktr.ee/vijswamOUR SPONSOR — ADAPTECH GROUPA big thank you to Adaptech Group for supporting Pathfinders.Build with clarity before you code.Adaptech Group helps teams create a shared blueprint of their product, reduce risk, and align everyone before a single line of code is written.Using Event Modeling, teams can turn even complex systems into clear visual timelines—simplifying software design, information flows, business rules, security, automation, and more.Ideal for R&D, software MVPs, early prototypes, security, information management, automation, and complex business systems.Learn MoreAdaptech Group → https://adaptechgroup.comEvent Modeling → https://eventmodeling.org/Follow Adaptech GroupLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/adaptechgroup/X → https://x.com/adaptechgroupConnect with Adam DymitrukLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/eventmodeling/X → https://x.com/adymitruk#adaptechgroup #eventmodeling #adamdymitrukMentioned in this episode:Adaptech PR AdAdaptechGroupMR Ad2AdaptechGroup
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    1 h et 47 min
  • Why Would a Veteran Take the U.S. Army to Court? with Carl Wheless | EP 42 | Pathfinders Podcast

    Why Would a Veteran Take the U.S. Army to Court? with Carl Wheless | EP 42 | Pathfinders Podcast
    Jun 30 2026
    Carl Wheless is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a decorated Iraq War combat veteran who answered his country's call on multiple occasions. After serving in the Marines from 1983 to 1993, he returned to military service following the attacks of 9/11, deploying twice to Iraq, first with the Texas Army National Guard and later with the United States Army during the Battle of Ramadi, one of the most intense battles of the Iraq War.An M1A1 Abrams tanker, Wheless served on the front lines in his forties, leading alongside soldiers nearly half his age. His military service left him with lasting physical injuries, and he was later recognized as a 100% Permanent and Total disabled combat veteran.What followed was a battle unlike any he had faced overseas. After his disability retirement was mishandled, Wheless spent more than twelve years challenging the United States Army through the legal system. His perseverance initially led to a federal court ruling in his favor, affirming his long standing claims. However, that victory proved to be short lived. The decision is now being challenged, and despite years of litigation, he continues to face bureaucratic delays, administrative obstacles, and institutional resistance. Undeterred, he remains committed to pursuing every legal avenue available to ensure the promises made to him are honored and that he receives the benefits and recognition he earned through his service.Today, Carl is an advocate for veterans' rights, accountability, and fairness. He has also become a respected voice on issues of public service, patriotism, and standing against prejudice. His story is one of courage, not only on the battlefield, but also in the ongoing pursuit of justice long after the uniform came off.Join the Pathfinders movement here: https://www.youtube.com/@PathfindersHQhttps://xaddwell.com/pathfindersPathfinders Show Links SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PathfindersHQSupport the Show: https://xaddwell.com/pathfindersWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQbEFXp1oHAFollow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pathfinders-podcast/Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathfinders_hqFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathfindershq1Follow on X: https://x.com/pathfinders_hqPathfinders Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwY8fVnJs7rGvyvVrMT_E-TaGkUwrqCt8Carl Wheless Links:X: https://x.com/carlwheless#HELPCARLWINFundraiser for Carl Wheless: https://www.givesendgo.com/HelpCarlWinYour support means the world to us. A former U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army combat veteran.Sponsor LinksAdaptech Group: A big thank you to Adaptech Group for supporting this show.Visit https://adaptechgroup.com to create a shared blueprint of your product and reduce risk before you write a single line of code. De-mystify software design and development, and other areas where understanding the flow of information is important. Turn even complex systems into a clear visual timeline and align your entire team before coding even begins. Event Modeling is critical for R + D, software MVPs and early protoypes, security, information management, automation, and complex business rules.Adam Dymitruk: Founder and CEO - Adaptech Group | Author of Event ModelingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eventmodeling/ X: https://x.com/adymitrukCheckout: https://eventmodeling.org/#adaptechgroup #eventmodeling #adamdymitrukPathfinders Show SpotlightsGo to https://calendly.com/vijay-xaddwell/connect to book your free strategy call. We'll build a customized AI recruiting engine for your business. Learn more at https://recruitt.ai.Go to https://xaddwell.com/products to build your next product or service from end to end. Starting at $2,557/month (on an annual plan). Use code PATHFINDERS for further 10% OFF your first 6 months.Go to https://xaddwell.com/websites Brand that deserves to stand out? Get Your Stunning, High-Quality Website. Use code PATHFINDERS 10% OFF first 6 months.Go to https://xaddwell.com/partner Join the Trusted Partner Program. Built for leaders ready to scale across regions, industries, and new frontiers. Use code PATHFINDERS 10% OFF first 6 months.Go now to https://xaddwell.com/mvp-development Quickly move from Idea to Working Software. Use code PATHFINDERS 10% OFF.#helpcarlwin #veteran #carlwheless #indianhate #h1b #xaddwell #pathfinderspodcast #vijayanswaminathanMentioned in this episode:MR Ad2AdaptechGroupAdaptech PR AdAdaptechGroup
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    1 h et 38 min
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