The Braintrust "Driving Change" Podcast

Podcast Summary What does it really take to perform under pressure—when everything is on the line? In this episode, Dr. Brittany Loney shares her powerful journey from Division I basketball player to brain injury survivor to cognitive performance expert. She and Jeff Bloomfield e ...  Show more

Christopher Brock, founder of Primary Hosting and Quantum Proof, joins Jeff Bloomfield for a mind-bending conversation on the rise of sovereign AI, post-quantum encryption, and how generative AI is reshaping both business and personal life. As Chief Information Security Officer f ...  Show more

CEO/author Jack Skeels flips conventional management on its head. He explains the hidden “manager tax,” why meetings crush output, and how to replace control-heavy habits with lightweight leadership using two practical frameworks: ACE (Authority–Control–Empowerment) and Why → Wha ...  Show more

From BMX tracks to the Iditarod trail, and from Yale Law to global justice reform, Matt Garretson’s life is a masterclass in resilience, curiosity, and purpose-driven innovation. In this episode, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Matt to explore how his unique blend of risk-taking, ...  Show more

Tony Shipley, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Queen City Angels, joins Jeff Bloomfield to share his journey from a Tennessee farm to building one of America’s fastest-growing tech companies and mentoring over 125 startups. Tony reveals the timeless lessons from his upbring ...  Show more