Casually Pro Podcast

32 - Healing Meets Hustle: The Power of Inner Alignment — A Conversation with Samia Bano

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Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…
Samia’s advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.
Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.
Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.
 
About the Hosts: 
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality. 
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/ 
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. 
Connect with Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/ 
Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience. 
Join the conversation and learn more about the complex world of Executive Coaching!
 
Links
Visit www.academyofthriving.com

31 - Nomadic but Not Chaotic: The Power of Simplified Systems — a conversation with Virginie Levraud

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Virginie Levraud is a business coach, digital strategy consultant, and founder of Captain Gini. For over 15 years, she has been helping service-based women entrepreneurs structure their business, clarify their positioning, and generate revenue using concrete, sustainable, and effective methods.
A specialist in organic client acquisition, offer optimization, and the creation of simple yet powerful systems, she offers clear, actionable programs designed for those who want to sell better without burning out.
A nomadic entrepreneur since 2014, she embodies a free and pragmatic vision of female entrepreneurship, blending strategy, autonomy, and well-oiled structure.
 
About the Hosts:
 
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality. 
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/ 
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. 
Connect with Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/ 
Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience. Join the conversation and learn more about the complex world of Executive Coaching!
 
Links:
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30 - Perspiration, Dedication, Inspiration: The Story of Casually Pro

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How does a casual conversation between two friends turn into a full-on podcast with guests from all walks of life? In this milestone 30th episode, Charlie and Jef pull back the curtain and share the origin story of Casually Pro. They talk about how it all started, from collaborating on workshops and swapping ideas in Google Docs to deciding they had to create something that celebrated the messy, beautiful, behind-the-scenes side of professional growth.
They also dive into the why: why conversations matter, why showing the process is just as important as showing the success, and why keeping things casual can still be deeply meaningful. Plus, if you’re curious about the tools they use (shoutout to Opus Clip, Zoom, and Mailerlite), or how they keep the vibe authentic and the editing light, they’ve got you covered.
Whether you're a longtime listener or just tuning in, this episode is a celebration of creative partnership, storytelling, and building something from scratch, with a whole lot of heart and humor.
About the Hosts:
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality.
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact.
Connect with Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/
Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience. Join the conversation and learn more about the complex world of Executive Coaching!

29 - Hyperscaling Hope: The Future of Climate Tech — a conversation with Thomas Schuldt

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Thomas Schuldt is passionate about hyperscaling technology solutions that address the global challenges of climate change. He currently leads the Business Development and Strategy team at DG Matrix, where he helps deploy clean, secure, and reliable power technology to transform AI datacenters, microgrids, and EV charging infrastructure.
Previously, Thomas served as a Senior Project Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he led cross-functional teams supporting large corporations, startups, and investors in scaling climate technologies such as electric vehicles, batteries, hydrogen/fuel cells, solar, wind, carbon capture, and circular economy solutions. His work spanned business planning, go-to-market and commercialization strategies, capital project delivery, supply chain optimization, and both technical and commercial due diligence.
Before McKinsey, Thomas was a Program Manager at WWF, where he led circular economy initiatives across Southeast Asia, working closely with governments, businesses, and multi-sector partners to advance sustainable plastics policy and implementation. He began his career as a Business Rotational Associate at NRG Energy, focusing on renewable energy strategy, business operations, and distributed energy solutions.
Thomas brings a unique blend of strategic business insight and deep technical knowledge in climate technologies, enhanced by extensive international experience across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. He holds a dual bachelor’s degree in International Management from ESB Business School and Universidad Pontificia Comillas, and earned a master’s in Sustainability Management from Columbia University as a Fulbright scholar.
For Thomas, energy isn’t just something we generate—it’s something we live. Outside of work, he channels his passion into surfing, kitesurfing, snowboarding, salsa dancing, and, most importantly, spending meaningful time with his son. Whether he's on the water, on the slopes, or on the dance floor, Thomas brings the same energy and purpose to life as he does to building a more sustainable future.
 
About the Hosts
Charles is a networking coach, strategy consultant, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality. 
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/ 
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. 
Connect with Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/ 
Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience. Join the conversation and learn more about the complex world of Executive Coaching!
 
Links:
DG Matrix (datacenter power distribution and microgrids)Atmosfair (high-quality, more affordable carbon removals)Climeworks (high-quality carbon removals)OhmConnect (lowering electricity emissions at home enabled by gamification)Book to learn holistically more about the many impactful areas to stop climate change: Paul Hawken - Project Drawdown

28 - From “Guilty” to Growth: Rewriting the Rules - a conversation with Victoria Cvitanovic

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Victoria Cvitanovic is a corporate and regulatory attorney at Rudick Law Group, PLLC, where she partners with women-led teams to support businesses and healthcare providers operating at the edge of innovation and regulation. With a focus on highly regulated and fast-evolving industries such as Psychedelic Medicine and Cannabis, Victoria helps clients build strong legal foundations that support sustainable growth.
Drawing on her background in litigation, medical malpractice, and medical board defense, Victoria advises on business structuring, contract development, regulatory compliance, licensing, insurance, corporate transactions, and succession planning. Her mission is to reduce risk while ensuring that patients and end consumers have the best possible experience.
Whether navigating complex compliance issues or preparing for long-term growth, Victoria brings strategic legal insight to companies working at the forefront of health and wellness.
 
About the Hosts:
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality. 
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/ 
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. 
Connect with Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/ Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience.
 
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-cvitanovic-83648a90/https://www.rudicklawgroup.com/

27 - Culture Shocked: Thriving Between Worlds — a conversation with Tanja Podvrsan

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Tanja Podvrsan, ICF ACC, is an international career coach and recruiter with over 25 years of experience helping individuals, leaders, and teams navigate career transitions. She specializes in supporting bilingual Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and cross-cultural professionals who want to build careers in English-speaking regions.
With master’s degrees in Human Resources from both the U.S. and France, Tanja has worked as an HR professional and recruiter in industrial and life science companies. But her journey started somewhere very different—growing up in a family-run multilingual ethnic restaurant. That early experience shaped her deep understanding of adaptation, resilience, and what it means to bridge cultures.
Beyond coaching individuals, she helps companies through mergers & acquisitions, offering outplacement services and training on interviews, communication, and creating safe inclusive, cross-cultural workplaces. She also coaches and trains professionals in French, English, and Slovene, helping them navigate the global job market with confidence.
Passionate about networking and personal branding, Tanja actively contributes to the Kodiko and Tunaweza Association, advocating for the potential of untapped talent, especially refugees. She also hosts bilingual webinars to help job seekers take charge of their international careers.
 
About the Hosts: 
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality. 
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/ 
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. 
Connect with Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/ 
Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience. Join the conversation and learn more about the complex world of Executive Coaching!
 
Links
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Website

26 - Silent Signals: How Body Language Speaks Louder Than Words a conversation with René Deceuninck

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René Deceuninck, Master & Expert in Body Language, Motivational Speaker, Coach and Trainer, runs an exclusive international company. Since 1995, René has been delivering enriching insights and results-oriented outcomes to his clients. His seminars, keynotes and trainings around the world are changing businesses with amazing levels of positive increase.
He shared stages with Brian Tracey, Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield and many other influential speakers. In collaboration with Success Resources, René use to be hosting preview sessions for Anthony Robbins' Unleash The Power Within, a 4 day transformational and breakthrough event including the famous Fire walk!
His clients are empowered with their new skills to read thoughts before one word is spoken, in meetings, in sales and in everyday situations. As a result of this competitive edge, they optimize their performance, both personal & professional.
Links:
☆ Website - Training☆ Linkedin☆ Twitter☆ Instagram☆ Facebook 1☆ Facebook 2☆ Pinterest☆ YouTube• CONTACT: info@renedeceuninck.com• BOOK a call

25 - From Numbers to Nourishment: Using Finance to Fight Hunger — A Conversation with Robert Lee

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Robert Lee is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, CNN Hero, and Obama Leader USA recognized for his ground-breaking work at the intersection of food justice and social impact. As the Co-Founder of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, Robert has built a nationally recognized non-profit that combats food waste and hunger by connecting surplus food with communities in need.
With accolades including the Hunter College Food Policy Center's 40 Under 40, YouthActionNet Laureate Global Fellowship, and residency as a Blue Ridge Labs Incubatee, Robert’s leadership has been celebrated across sectors. He brings deep experience in the food & beverage industry and a strategic background in finance, honed through his B.S. in Finance and Accounting from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
Robert is passionate about sustainable innovation, operational efficiency, and building scalable solutions to pressing social problems. His skill set spans analytical strategy, business development, valuation, and leadership—bridging the worlds of mission-driven work and financial acumen.
 
About the Hosts:
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality. 
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/ 
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. 
Connect with Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/ Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience. 
 
Join the conversation and learn more about the complex world of fighting hunger!
 
Links:
LinkedInhttps://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org

24 - No More Boring Meetings: Rina Yahya's Rules for Remarkable Events

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Rina Yahya is a dynamic corporate facilitator and communications expert on a mission to eliminate boring meetings, forgettable events, and surface-level networking. With over a decade of experience designing human-centered experiences, she helps organizations create moments that truly matter — whether that’s through compelling public speaking, engaging workshops, or standout conferences.
She brings 8+ years of leadership and event management experience, along with deep expertise in public speaking, strategic collaboration, and cross-cultural communication. Having attended and led over 250 events, Rina knows what works (and what doesn’t), and she equips teams with the tools to avoid common pitfalls, leverage free resources, and craft unforgettable interactions.
Whether you're looking to attract international talent, align multiple stakeholders, or elevate your communications game, Rina brings the strategy, energy, and insight to make it happen.
Originally from an English-speaking background and now based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Rina is fluent in the language of connection — both literally and figuratively.
 
About the Hosts:
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality. 
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/ 
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. Connect with 
Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/ 
Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience. Join the conversation and learn more about the complex world of facilitation!
 
Links:
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23 - From Burnout to Breakthrough: Redefining Leadership with Irene Anggreeni

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Irene is a wellness leadership coach, strategic consultant and mental health advocate, known for her dedication in empowering leaders and their teams towards sustainable success. A lifelong learner, she graduated PhD in Industrial Design and Master in Dance Movement Therapy before becoming a coach. She's an up-and-coming speaker at the TEDxEindhoven 2025. Originally from Indonesia, Irene now calls Rotterdam home, where she lives with her husband and their cat. In her free time, she enjoys Argentinian tango and swimming.
About the Hosts: 
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality. 
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/ 
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. 
Connect with Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/ 
Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience. Join the conversation and learn more about the complex world of Executive Coaching!
Links:
Connect with Irene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenevanjava/
Check out her resources on http://ireneanggreeni.com/