Something Extra
My name is Lisa Nichols, and I have spent the last 30 years as both the CEO of Technology Partners and as the mother to Ally, our daughter with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs when someone is born with an extra chromosome, but for Ally, her “something extra” goes beyond her DNA. She is one of the funniest, kindest, mostly joyful people you have ever met. Learning from Ally has taught me to look for the “something extras” in everyone I encounter. Join me as I interview leaders from around the world as they share their stories and show us what it takes to influence, encourage, and be a true leader in our daily lives. Welcome to Something Extra.
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Navigating Change with People-First Leadership w/ Irasa Downing
NOVEMBER 12, 2026
Step into a powerful masterclass on executive leadership and purposeful growth with Irasa Downing, Retired Principal at Edward Jones. Drawing from her remarkable journey from technical recruiting to executive advisory, Irasa shares candid lessons on overcoming self-doubt, leading authentic cul...
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Breaking the Exhausting Cycle of Pure Achievement w/ Trevor Gavin
NOVEMBER 05, 2026
This week, dive into an honest, game-changing conversation with Trevor Gavin, Head of Growth at Barna Group. Trevor pulls back the curtain on the hidden trap of tying self-worth strictly to professional output, detailing his journey from early burnout to cultivating profound emotional and spir...
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Empowering Women in STEM w/ Erica Wilson
OCTOBER 29, 2026
What does it take to lead through constant technology shifts and high-stakes risks? Erica Wilson, Vice President of Global Security, Risk, and Compliance at Reinsurance Group of America reflects on her career journey from an IT intern at Anheuser-Busch to an enterprise cybersecurity executive ...
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