https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 20:41:56 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2025 21:07:02 GMTyes458f69a7-fd98-4eaf-a37d-e515a19229c5Assured LeadershipThis series, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, supports newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth tech and related industries navigating their transition to strategic leadership roles. It features practical leadership transition frameworks, eThis series, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, supports newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth tech and related industries navigating their transition to strategic leadership roles. It features practical leadership transition frameworks, executive presence development, and tactics to influence across organizations without authority. Designed for leaders in mid-market to Fortune 500 companies aiming to meet the demands of expanded responsibilities beyond working harder.episodicAssured Leadershipfeed+31f34863@podcasts.jellypod.comfalsehttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/3fcbe972-1770-4cb9-8ccd-24974efc87fc3fcbe972-1770-4cb9-8ccd-24974efc87fcThu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT15Assured LeadershipTodd Curzon explores how AI is shifting from a tool to digital labor, forcing a collapse between the traditional roles of HR and IT. Learn how to manage a Unified Talent Pool using the new executive metric of Tokconomics.Todd Curzon explores how AI is shifting from a tool to digital labor, forcing a collapse between the traditional roles of HR and IT. Learn how to manage a Unified Talent Pool using the new executive metric of Tokconomics.false00:05:53fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/43bde7cf-7eab-4fb4-b005-0a2a6ab921b543bde7cf-7eab-4fb4-b005-0a2a6ab921b5Sun, 10 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT14Assured LeadershipThis episode breaks down why AI initiatives often stall when leaders focus on models and vendors instead of the harder work of workflows, trust, governance, and role clarity. The hosts explain how adoption, not novelty, is what turns AI into real businessThis episode breaks down why AI initiatives often stall when leaders focus on models and vendors instead of the harder work of workflows, trust, governance, and role clarity. The hosts explain how adoption, not novelty, is what turns AI into real business value.false00:21:33fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/685695e3-b1d0-465c-b310-3c1329890615685695e3-b1d0-465c-b310-3c1329890615Sun, 03 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT13Assured LeadershipYou were promoted because you were excellent. But the very mastery that got you here can become a liability at VP level.In this episode of The Velocity Executive, we unpack the competence penalty: why strong individual performers get stuck in the expert rYou were promoted because you were excellent. But the very mastery that got you here can become a liability at VP level.In this episode of The Velocity Executive, we unpack the competence penalty: why strong individual performers get stuck in the expert role, how that “ghost” shows up in your decisions, and what it takes to shift from doer to architect.We also break down the three Ghost Score tiers — The Haunting, The Transition, and The Architect — and close with a free assessment to help you see where you are now.false00:17:43fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/580a4380-7ebc-4c2a-b4e2-228a700fe7d4580a4380-7ebc-4c2a-b4e2-228a700fe7d4Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT12Assured LeadershipLeaders debate how AI agents are moving from assistants to embedded team members, with logins, permissions, and accountability forcing a rethink of the org chart. The episode explores how managers become agent bosses and why the real challenge is redesignLeaders debate how AI agents are moving from assistants to embedded team members, with logins, permissions, and accountability forcing a rethink of the org chart. The episode explores how managers become agent bosses and why the real challenge is redesigning workflows, ownership, and human-agent handoffs.false00:13:35fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/94d7590c-f8d0-423d-803e-e13cc74ad9af94d7590c-f8d0-423d-803e-e13cc74ad9afSun, 19 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT11Assured LeadershipDaniel and Todd unpack why most AI pilots stall as flashy productivity tools, and why the real breakthrough comes when leaders redesign how work moves across systems, handoffs, and decision points.They explore the unglamorous prerequisites for agentic AI Daniel and Todd unpack why most AI pilots stall as flashy productivity tools, and why the real breakthrough comes when leaders redesign how work moves across systems, handoffs, and decision points.They explore the unglamorous prerequisites for agentic AI — clean data, clear ownership, governance, and the right human checkpoints — and explain what executives need to get right before the technology can deliver real leverage.false00:15:24fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/b0d1a2b0-ab80-4e64-9ebf-aac678512cbfb0d1a2b0-ab80-4e64-9ebf-aac678512cbfTue, 27 Jan 2026 15:00:01 GMT10Assured LeadershipDiscover practical leadership tools like empathy mapping, the SBI feedback model, and the Accountability Dial that empower new executives to foster trust, deliver impactful feedback, and drive ownership in their teams. Through real-world stories and experDiscover practical leadership tools like empathy mapping, the SBI feedback model, and the Accountability Dial that empower new executives to foster trust, deliver impactful feedback, and drive ownership in their teams. Through real-world stories and expert reflections, Daniel and Todd reveal how integrating these frameworks can transform communication and culture in high-growth tech organizations.false00:12:25fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/ba9f5a04-1567-461e-8392-5573111fb5b1ba9f5a04-1567-461e-8392-5573111fb5b1Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:02 GMT9Assured LeadershipDiscover why true leadership success extends past the myth of quick wins and how new executives can build lasting impact through strategic relationship building and cultural insight. Learn practical frameworks to navigate the critical first 18 months and Discover why true leadership success extends past the myth of quick wins and how new executives can build lasting impact through strategic relationship building and cultural insight. Learn practical frameworks to navigate the critical first 18 months and create a roadmap for sustained organizational influence.false00:10:23fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/d754bbcd-cf8a-47e4-b754-f1b8664f09ded754bbcd-cf8a-47e4-b754-f1b8664f09deTue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT8Assured LeadershipThis episode, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, addresses the critical challenges new VPs face in their first 6-18 months, focusing on shifting from a manager mindset to strategic leadership. Topics include managing multiple teams, engaging with seThis episode, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, addresses the critical challenges new VPs face in their first 6-18 months, focusing on shifting from a manager mindset to strategic leadership. Topics include managing multiple teams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and building executive presence in high-tech and growth-phase companies. Practical frameworks and actionable advice equip leaders to prioritize impact over effort and thrive in expanded roles.false00:02:13fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/778ca275-ad0e-4a0e-ac89-969e3aaf15b3778ca275-ad0e-4a0e-ac89-969e3aaf15b3Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:56:52 GMT7Assured LeadershipIn this episode, Daniel and Todd explore why striving for a flawless quarter can stifle learning and leadership development. They share insights on fostering psychological safety, reframing failures as experiments, and using intelligent failure to accelerIn this episode, Daniel and Todd explore why striving for a flawless quarter can stifle learning and leadership development. They share insights on fostering psychological safety, reframing failures as experiments, and using intelligent failure to accelerate growth in new executive roles.false00:09:56fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/77f7ccc5-0959-43f8-90d7-6e357a728a0077f7ccc5-0959-43f8-90d7-6e357a728a00Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:00:02 GMT6Assured LeadershipThis episode exposes the costly trap of sticking to failing strategies—and the science behind it. Discover Annie Duke’s research on escalation of commitment, learn how to spot 'zombie execution,' and pick up practical frameworks for quitting with credibilThis episode exposes the costly trap of sticking to failing strategies—and the science behind it. Discover Annie Duke’s research on escalation of commitment, learn how to spot 'zombie execution,' and pick up practical frameworks for quitting with credibility.false00:08:51fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/2677313e-393c-42f3-ae9c-e4a68b6a5d372677313e-393c-42f3-ae9c-e4a68b6a5d37Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:01 GMT5Assured LeadershipNewly promoted VPs face a daunting shift: what made them successful in technical roles won’t suffice at the strategic level. In this episode, Todd and Daniel break down the essential mindset, skill, and relationship changes for leaders making this transitNewly promoted VPs face a daunting shift: what made them successful in technical roles won’t suffice at the strategic level. In this episode, Todd and Daniel break down the essential mindset, skill, and relationship changes for leaders making this transition, offering a practical 90-day playbook for new executives. Get ready for real-world examples, proven frameworks, and candid stories from the front lines of executive life.false00:11:12fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/2ce6c9d3-405e-4f89-847b-7ec2a538ecaa2ce6c9d3-405e-4f89-847b-7ec2a538ecaaMon, 22 Dec 2025 18:39:57 GMT4Assured LeadershipThis episode explores the latest research on how executive reflection, strategic planning, and goal-setting drive high performance in tech organizations. Dive deep into actionable frameworks and evidence-backed tactics to boost both financial and nonfinanThis episode explores the latest research on how executive reflection, strategic planning, and goal-setting drive high performance in tech organizations. Dive deep into actionable frameworks and evidence-backed tactics to boost both financial and nonfinancial success as you close out the year and set up for Q1. Daniel and Todd draw on new empirical data, proven methodologies, and real-world tech leadership cases.false00:11:17fullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/e32ea371-a6c0-4e92-af2c-2fb306937c26e32ea371-a6c0-4e92-af2c-2fb306937c26Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:13:46 GMT3Assured LeadershipMost tech executives see December as downtime or a last-minute sprint, but the most successful VPs make quiet, strategic moves that give them a huge Q1 advantage. Todd and Daniel share the exact playbook top leaders use to turn a slow month into major momMost tech executives see December as downtime or a last-minute sprint, but the most successful VPs make quiet, strategic moves that give them a huge Q1 advantage. Todd and Daniel share the exact playbook top leaders use to turn a slow month into major momentum.falsefullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/6123d9be-d2b6-469d-ba5e-de60a46c65026123d9be-d2b6-469d-ba5e-de60a46c6502Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT2Assured LeadershipThis episode explores the latest research on executive reflection and planning. Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon discuss why focusing on systems over goals strengthens strategy and how listeners can implement reflection practices for Q1 success. Discover actThis episode explores the latest research on executive reflection and planning. Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon discuss why focusing on systems over goals strengthens strategy and how listeners can implement reflection practices for Q1 success. Discover actionable frameworks and starting points to level up your leadership in 2026.falsefullhttps://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/93279c6a-4b1c-4526-85fb-e059d1e8a51693279c6a-4b1c-4526-85fb-e059d1e8a516Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:01 GMT1Assured LeadershipThis episode introduces The Velocity Executive and lays the foundation for weekly content by breaking down who our ideal listener is: newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth companies. Daniel and Todd outline the specific challenges these leaders This episode introduces The Velocity Executive and lays the foundation for weekly content by breaking down who our ideal listener is: newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth companies. Daniel and Todd outline the specific challenges these leaders face and preview how the podcast addresses them through practical frameworks and real-world insight.falsefull