{"podcast":{"title":"Leading Visionaries Podcast","slug":"leading-visionaries-podcast-6419551","podcast_index_feed_id":6419551,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/leading-visionaries-pod/","website_url":"https://www.leadingvisionariespodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/48a1f9c3-862c-46ad-be8a-fc06a5e02ce5/LVP-8X-Award-Winning.jpeg","author":"Anjel B Hartwell & The Creative Age Consulting Group","episode_count":179,"summary":"Featuring emerging and established Leading Visionaries from across industries, areas of expertise and new fields that may not yet be on everyone’s radar, Leading Visionaries is where audiences can expect stellar conversations that spotlight, celebrate and elevate the people thinking differently, seeing new possibilities, dreaming big, taking inspired action and creating conscious change. Our guests are visionary founders and seasoned leaders who have already made an impact within their organizations, industries and orbits of influence - and who are bringing even bigger visions into reality. Through candid, deep-dive conversations, we explore the courage, clarity and confidence required to create what does not yet exist, along with the decisions, strategies, resources and transformations involved in moving a vision from idea to reality. Leading Visionaries is produced by the Creative Age Consulting Group, where we work with visionary founders and seasoned leaders to monetize their vision, expertize their leadership, or further capitalize on what they’ve already built. Because big visions require more than inspiration. They require a clear, revenue-amplifying business strategy capab…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-29T16:22:49.429405+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-visionaries-podcast-6419551"},"episode":{"title":"Turning Obstacles into Opportunity with Lara Hamilton - 129","slug":"turning-obstacles-into-opportunity-with-lara-hamilton-129","published_at":"2026-04-14T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-visionaries-podcast-6419551/turning-obstacles-into-opportunity-with-lara-hamilton-129","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-visionaries-podcast-6419551","url":"https://www.leadingvisionariespodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKjvk092tx/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4a0505a3-0b96-43fd-9c3d-155c856faa4f.mp3","summary":"What does it really take to rise into leadership when no one is handing you the roadmap? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Lara Hamilton, Director of IT Services for the HelpDesk Realty, a division at Tectonic (formerly eResources), where she has excelled for over 15 years, to unpack a leadership journey built on resilience, persistence, and vision. Lara didn’t set out to work in technology. She created her path by solving problems, improving systems, and proving her value again and again. If you’ve ever felt like you had to figure it out on your own, this episode will remind you that your persistence is your power. What You Will Learn Leadership can begin in unexpected places when you step up and take ownership of a vision. Improving systems and solving problems can create opportunities even when you weren’t looking for them. Persistence and resilience are essential traits for navigating challenges and advancing in your career. Building trust and working alongside your team creates stronger engagement and better results. Developing others to take your place is key to growing as a leader and advancing your career. Innovation often comes from seeing possibilities others overlook and acting on them. AI is not replacing jobs but reshaping roles and increasing efficiency within organizations. Clear communication and vision are necessary to enroll others in your ideas and gain support. FAQ: What makes someone an effective leader? An effective leader combines vision, persistence, and the ability to support and develop others. Lara emphasizes that leadership is not about control but about working alongside your team and helping them grow. How do you get decision-makers to support your ideas? You must clearly communicate your vis…","meta_description":"What does it really take to rise into leadership when no one is handing you the roadmap? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. 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