It took me years to get clear on what I actually wanted to build. When I started my business, I wanted to do everything. Sound familiar? Here's what I learned: Clarity doesn't come from having it all figured out. It comes from trying things, failing, and slowly narrowing your focus.…
I was ready to buy. The decision was already made. But the salesperson never called. Never followed up. Never took the time to actually know me. And just like that, they lost a sale that was already theirs. Here's what I learned: people don't just buy your product or service.…
Stop Chasing Maybes: The Perfect Fit Client Method for B2B Sales That Actually Converts Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Nicoleta Hajek, Founder of Pro Sales and the voice behind Empower Sales by Nico, to explore how the Perfect Fit Client Method transforms SME founders and technical teams…
Aligning Your Marketing for Long-Term Growth: The 3 Essential Ingredients Every Business Owner Needs Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Jeremiah Aut, Founder and CEO of Involved Digital Marketing, to explore how clarity, strategic implementation, and collaboration can transform your marketing from fragmented efforts into sustainable business growth…
February 12 is more than a date for me. It is a story of legacy, love, and purpose. On February 12, 2026 at 12 PM, I am inviting you to a special Zoom session as we honor the life of my father, Ennio Riga, the chef who inspired my journey,…
Every moment has its own intelligence, shaped by the people who show up to it. You can prepare. You can plan. You can rehearse. But the magic happens when you leave space to listen to what the moment is actually asking for. This applies whether you're: → Speaking on stage…
The Art of Presence: Ingredients for Success in Leadership and Life Join Julie Riga on the Stay On Course Podcast for a grounding and deeply relevant conversation with Gabriella Salvatore, Global Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Strategy Advisor. In this episode, Gabriella shares powerful insights on what it truly means to…
Looking at your business numbers is terrifying. Those numbers don't just show profit and loss. They show whether we're succeeding or failing. And facing that reality takes courage. But the most successful business owners aren't fearless. They just look anyway. What's one financial metric you've been avoiding? #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #businessfinance…
This truth hit me at PodFest 2026. 💡 Support isn't optional. It's essential. And yes, it costs money. That's not a problem. That's an investment. The real question: How much are you willing to invest in yourself to reach the next level? In my latest Stay On Course episode with…
From PodFest to Purpose: Building Your Podcast Legacy Through Growth and Connection Join Julie Riga as she connects with Junaid Ahmed, Home Studio Architect and host of Hacks and Hobbies: Passion to Profit Stories, for a powerful live conversation recorded at PodFest 2026. In this second annual PodFest interview, Julie…
Save the date: TEDx Mizner Park is happening February 4th at Mizner Studios. Join a powerful conversation about disruption in the age of AI, led by Cynthia Elliott and featuring speakers including Dr. Shivani Gupta. This is your opportunity to explore how we maintain authenticity and clarity in an era…
If you had five minutes to live and one talk to give, what would you say? This is the question I ask every leader preparing to step onto a stage. It's not about performance. It's about clarity, purpose, and the legacy you're leaving in that moment. In my conversation with…
Legacy isn't something that happens after you're gone. It's what you carry forward in every moment of who you are and what you do. Writing the last chapter of my father's book taught me the most profound lesson: what he left me wasn't just a story, it was the legacy…
Guard the Work: The Unspoken Rules of Legacy Leadership Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Dr. (h.c.) Lisa Ray, founder of Golden Ray Publishing and veteran ghostwriter, to explore how protecting your message, building with integrity, and honoring legacy can transform not just your brand, but your entire…
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁. Every time you've pitched an idea or rallied your team around a vision, you were selling. Sales is about influencing mindsets and inspiring belief in what's possible. If you've ever sold an idea in corporate, you're in the game of…
I coach leaders, executives, and founders who are ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. In this short, I share what coaching really is. It is not about fixing you or telling you who to be. It is about strengthening self-leadership, sharpening mindset, and helping you make intentional decisions…
Leading Change When The Old You No Longer Works: Mastering Transformation Through Heart-Centered Leadership Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Lin Coughlin, Executive Coach and Strategic Advisor, to explore how leading bold transformation requires both thick skin and deep curiosity—and why the human side of change matters more…
𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 Some people you worked with in corporate stop returning your calls. Some go silent. It hurts. I have been there and felt that. But that season taught me something powerful. Growth is not about who stays. Growth is about how…
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘆 I am not trying to be dramatic. I am trying to be real. In this moment, I shared what 2025 actually felt like. Hustling. Showing up. Putting in the work. And for a long time, seeing no results. That season tested my mindset, my confidence,…
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 One of the most important leadership mindset shifts is this. Stay in a position of readiness. When leaders stop labeling situations as problems and start seeing them as things to be addressed, everything changes. Reaction turns into response. Emotion gives way to clarity. Confidence replaces chaos. This…
Brain-Based Leadership: How Awareness, Curiosity, and Presence Transform the Way You Lead Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Tracy Benson, top 1% LinkedIn coach and brain-based leadership expert, to explore how understanding your brain can revolutionize the way you lead, make decisions, and build relationships. Tracy reveals the…
The Truth About 2025: My Raw Review of Small Business Reality Join Julie Riga for an unfiltered, brutally honest conversation about what 2025 really looked like as a small business owner—the months of hustling with no results, the corporate friends who disappeared, the Friday nights spent questioning everything, and why…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 In this episode, we talk about one of the most overlooked leadership truths. The biggest obstacle is rarely the situation itself. It is the story you tell yourself about it. The story you tell yourself about who you are. That internal narrative shapes…
𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 A lot of leadership, growth, and transformation comes down to one thing. Doing the work you do not want to do. In this episode, we talk about suffering, learning from mistakes, and continuing forward even when progress feels uncomfortable. Success is not built…