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Each month, Joshua McNary and I speak to entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and business owners about real issues they have to address so the change needed to grow and succeed is intentional and backed by clarity and confidence when making decisions and taking actions.
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Intentional Change Episodes

Welcome to Intentional Change, the podcast dedicated to helping business owners and leaders navigate the complexities of growth, technology, and change with intentionality and purpose. Hosted by Shawn FitzGerald and Joshua McNary, this show dives deep into the strategies, tools, and mindsets that empower businesses to scale, adapt, and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
Each episode offers a blend of thought-provoking discussions and expert guest interviews, delivering actionable insights on topics like effective communication, leveraging technology, managing change, and building innovative teams. Whether you’re a small business owner, corporate leader, or startup entrepreneur, our goal is to help you make smarter decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve sustainable growth.
With a focus on practical advice and real-world examples, Intentional Change is your go-to resource for mastering the art of intentional business leadership. Join us biweekly for 30-minute episodes packed with wisdom, inspiration, and strategies to take your business to the next level.
In this episode, host Shawn FitzGerald chats with leadership facilitator Steve Vaught to explore how meaningful relationships, safe spaces, and intentional communication create lasting impact in leadership.
Steve shares why he regularly sends curated articles to peers—not as a strategy, but as a way to show care, spark conversation, and deepen connection. He also opens up about the importance of creating trusted environments where mid-level managers can talk openly, get support, and work through real challenges without fear or judgment.
Listen to hear Steve and Shawn discuss what it takes to build trust over time, how to lead with empathy, and why overcoming fear with curiosity is essential for personal and team growth. You’ll also hear how peer group techniques—like agenda-setting, open challenges, and shared accountability—can transform how your internal teams connect and communicate.
Whether you’re leading a team or facilitating growth in others, this episode offers practical takeaways for anyone who wants to lead with more empathy, build stronger trust, and create space for intentional change—one honest conversation at a time.

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