Chad M Brignac
Transformationist, Coach, and Author of Blend Don’t Break, Helping Leaders and Families Position Themselves for Lasting Change
Sample Podcast Questions for Chad M Brignac
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What was the turning point that led you from the construction industry into leadership and transformation coaching, and how did it reshape your understanding of leadership?
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What are some common blind spots in leaders who prioritize profits over people—and how can they begin to shift toward a more people-first, impact-driven mindset?
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How did you realize that leadership at home requires just as much intentionality as leadership at work, and what practical steps can professionals take to strengthen their relationships?
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Why do so many leaders think they’re self-aware when they’re not? What are the biggest blind spots you’ve encountered, and how can someone begin the process of genuine internal transformation?
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How can faith-guided leaders bring their beliefs into their leadership style in a way that feels authentic, respectful, and impactful?
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You’ve shared that your leadership style once nearly cost you your family. What were the hardest lessons from that experience—and what helped you rebuild trust and connection?
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What are some practical ways leaders can address burnout and toxicity in the workplace and build cultures that truly value emotional intelligence and compassion?
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What key principles from Blend Don’t Break apply not only to blended families, but to team dynamics and leadership in business?
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What is the “purpose trap,” and how can professionals discern whether they’re living in alignment with their authentic purpose—or simply chasing what they think they’re supposed to?
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Can you share a real-world example of how emotionally intelligent and compassionate leadership led to tangible transformation, either in a business or personal setting?
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What is "Blend Don't Break" about?
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Key topics
Why the Church Must Rethink Discipleship
The issue facing modern churches isn’t attendance-it’s transformation. Too many believers show up, serve, and leave unchanged. Chad’s own faith journey revealed a critical gap between participation and spiritual growth. Drawing from scripture and personal transformation, he challenges churches to rethink discipleship not as a program but as a process of renewing the mind and heart. With a focus on intentional, relational investment-just as Jesus modeled-Chad outlines how leaders can create spaces where faith isn’t just professed but practiced, and where real transformation can take root.
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Are Winning in 2025
The biggest workplace crisis today isn’t AI or a talent shortage-it’s a lack of true self-understanding. Too often, unspoken frustrations and emotional disconnection surface only once it’s too late to change course. As burnout and disengagement climb, emotionally intelligent leaders are emerging as the ones capable of building loyal, resilient, and high-performing teams. But here’s the catch: most executives believe they already “get” emotional intelligence-yet studies show that while 95% of people think they're self-aware, only 10–15% actually are. As a transformationist, Chad helps leaders move beyond theory into awareness-driven action, breaking down how they unknowingly sabotage their culture, and offering practical steps to build leadership rooted in compassion, emotional insight, and lasting internal change.
What High-Performing Leaders Get Wrong About Success at Home
High-performing executives are often blindsided by failure-not in the boardroom, but at home. The same traits that fuel business success-decisiveness, control, relentless drive-can damage relationships when left unchecked. Chad doesn’t just speak from experience-he’s lived the near collapse of his family, and the transformation that followed. He shares how true leadership begins with awareness and presence, not just plans and performance. This talk is a call to action for high achievers who feel like they're "winning" at work but "losing" where it matters most-and offers the internal shifts that can lead to real reconciliation and reconnection.
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Latest video
What is "Blend Don't Break" about?
Latest episodes
Key topics
Why the Church Must Rethink Discipleship
The issue facing modern churches isn’t attendance-it’s transformation. Too many believers show up, serve, and leave unchanged. Chad’s own faith journey revealed a critical gap between participation and spiritual growth. Drawing from scripture and personal transformation, he challenges churches to rethink discipleship not as a program but as a process of renewing the mind and heart. With a focus on intentional, relational investment-just as Jesus modeled-Chad outlines how leaders can create spaces where faith isn’t just professed but practiced, and where real transformation can take root.
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Are Winning in 2025
The biggest workplace crisis today isn’t AI or a talent shortage-it’s a lack of true self-understanding. Too often, unspoken frustrations and emotional disconnection surface only once it’s too late to change course. As burnout and disengagement climb, emotionally intelligent leaders are emerging as the ones capable of building loyal, resilient, and high-performing teams. But here’s the catch: most executives believe they already “get” emotional intelligence-yet studies show that while 95% of people think they're self-aware, only 10–15% actually are. As a transformationist, Chad helps leaders move beyond theory into awareness-driven action, breaking down how they unknowingly sabotage their culture, and offering practical steps to build leadership rooted in compassion, emotional insight, and lasting internal change.
What High-Performing Leaders Get Wrong About Success at Home
High-performing executives are often blindsided by failure-not in the boardroom, but at home. The same traits that fuel business success-decisiveness, control, relentless drive-can damage relationships when left unchecked. Chad doesn’t just speak from experience-he’s lived the near collapse of his family, and the transformation that followed. He shares how true leadership begins with awareness and presence, not just plans and performance. This talk is a call to action for high achievers who feel like they're "winning" at work but "losing" where it matters most-and offers the internal shifts that can lead to real reconciliation and reconnection.
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