What happens when faith-based leadership meets strategic planning, operational clarity, and sustainable organizational structure?

In Episode 20 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers sits down with Josh Updegraff of Kingdom Planning for a powerful conversation on ministry leadership, project management, stewardship, burnout prevention, church operations, and creating sustainable systems that truly serve people.

Josh shares how his background in both project management and church ministry shaped his mission to help churches, nonprofits, and Christian businesses lead with clarity, structure, and purpose — without losing sight of people or the leading of the Holy Spirit.

This conversation explores:

Leadership and organizational strain
Stewardship and risk management
Sustainable ministry structures
Church leadership and burnout
Faith-based operations and planning
Delegation, mentorship, and serving others
Building resilient teams and healthy cultures

This episode is packed with wisdom for ministry leaders, business owners, nonprofit leaders, project managers, and anyone seeking to lead with both conviction and compassion.

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🌐 Learn more about IOL Global:
www.iolglobal.com

Connect with Josh Updegraff:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-updegraff-17233a93/

Learn more at:
https://www.kingdomplanning.org/webinars

Support the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600300/support

Contact our team to book a time to be on the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
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Lead with Legacy™ is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles, roles, and careers.

If you found value in this episode, be sure to follow, like, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with others who are committed to principled leadership.

Discover more leadership resources, podcast episodes, and learning opportunities at IOLGlobal.com.

Interested in being a guest on Lead with Legacy™? Learn more and apply at IOLGlobal.com/podcast.

What does it mean to truly lead with relationships first?

In Episode 19 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with educator, speaker, and author Dr. Calvin Lawrence for a powerful conversation about leadership, diversity, emotional intelligence, mentorship, and the impact of human connection.

Drawing from more than 40 years in education and leadership, Dr. Lawrence shares why relationships matter more than titles, how empathy transforms leadership, and why some of the greatest lessons come through hardship and humility. From stories of mentorship and student impact to conversations around diversity, inclusion, faith, and legacy, this episode is full of wisdom for leaders at every stage of life.

If you care about people, leadership, and leaving behind something meaningful, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.

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🌐 Learn more about IOL Global: www.iolglobal.com

Connect with Dr Calvin Lawrence:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinlawrence-edd/

Learn more at: https://www.calvinlawrencespeaks.net/

Support the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600300/support

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Support the show

Lead with Legacy™ is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles, roles, and careers.

If you found value in this episode, be sure to follow, like, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with others who are committed to principled leadership.

Discover more leadership resources, podcast episodes, and learning opportunities at IOLGlobal.com.

Interested in being a guest on Lead with Legacy™? Learn more and apply at IOLGlobal.com/podcast.

AI is not the future—it is already here.

In Episode 18 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with AI Agility founder Matt Zembruski to unpack what AI really means for leaders, teams, and organizations today.

Matt shares how his 30+ year journey in business, talent development, and agile leadership led him into AI transformation—and why the biggest opportunity is not replacing people, but empowering them. From moving organizations from “AI aware” to “AI capable,” to helping leaders understand the urgency of adoption, this conversation is both practical and forward-thinking.

If you are a leader wondering where to start, how to prepare your team, or how AI will impact your future, this episode is for you.

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🌐 Learn more about IOL Global:
www.iolglobal.com

Connect with Matt Zembruski:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzembruski/

Learn more at:
https://leadingaiagility.com/

Support the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600300/support

Contact our team to book a time to be on the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
https://iolglobal.com/podcast

#LeadWithLegacy #iolglobal #ServeGod #ServePeople #FaithBasedLeadership #ChristianLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LegacyLeadership #KingdomLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #AmandaChambers #PublicServiceLeadership #LeadershipWithPurpose

Support the show

Lead with Legacy™ is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles, roles, and careers.

If you found value in this episode, be sure to follow, like, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with others who are committed to principled leadership.

Discover more leadership resources, podcast episodes, and learning opportunities at IOLGlobal.com.

Interested in being a guest on Lead with Legacy™? Learn more and apply at IOLGlobal.com/podcast.

What does real project success look like beyond deadlines, budgets, and checklists?

In Episode 17 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with author and instructor Gregg Richie for a powerful conversation on leadership, project success, military transition, servant leadership, and leaving a lasting impact through teaching and service.

Gregg shares insights from nearly five decades of project management experience, his REACH framework for sustainable success, the importance of understanding stakeholder needs, and how military experience can translate into meaningful civilian careers. This episode is filled with wisdom for leaders, project professionals, veterans, and anyone who wants their work to truly matter.

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🌐 Learn more about IOL Global: www.iolglobal.com

Connect with Gregg Richie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggrichie/

Find his book REACH for Project Success on Amazon:
https://a.co/d/073ptYUa

Service to Certified Course:
https://projectsuccessacademy.com/course/httpsprojectsuccessacademycomcoursepmp-exam-prep-service-to-certified-july-7-10

Support the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
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Contact our team to book a time to be on the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
https://iolglobal.com/podcast

#LeadWithLegacy #iolglobal #ServeGod #ServePeople #FaithBasedLeadership #ChristianLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LegacyLeadership #KingdomLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #AmandaChambers #PublicServiceLeadership #LeadershipWithPurpose

Support the show

Lead with Legacy™ is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles, roles, and careers.

If you found value in this episode, be sure to follow, like, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with others who are committed to principled leadership.

Discover more leadership resources, podcast episodes, and learning opportunities at IOLGlobal.com.

Interested in being a guest on Lead with Legacy™? Learn more and apply at IOLGlobal.com/podcast.

What does it look like to lead with faith in the workplace, the community, and everyday life?

In Episode 16 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with Pastor Tony Hammack for a powerful conversation on leadership, obedience, purpose, ministry in the marketplace, and building a legacy that points people toward hope.

Pastor Tony shares his journey through ministry, broadcasting, corporate chaplaincy, entrepreneurship, and following God’s direction even when the path was unclear. This episode is filled with practical wisdom, humour, encouragement, and real insight for leaders who want their impact to reach beyond titles and positions.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/aQg1NgMcSSs

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🌐 Learn more about IOL Global:
www.iolglobal.com

Connect with Tony Hammack:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-v-hammack-3b8628b9/

Learn more at:
www.tonyvhammack.org

Support the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600300/support

Contact our team to book a time to be on the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
https://iolglobal.com/podcast

#LeadWithLegacy #iolglobal #ServeGod #ServePeople #FaithBasedLeadership #ChristianLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LegacyLeadership #KingdomLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #AmandaChambers #PublicServiceLeadership #LeadershipWithPurpose

Support the show

Lead with Legacy™ is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles, roles, and careers.

If you found value in this episode, be sure to follow, like, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with others who are committed to principled leadership.

Discover more leadership resources, podcast episodes, and learning opportunities at IOLGlobal.com.

Interested in being a guest on Lead with Legacy™? Learn more and apply at IOLGlobal.com/podcast.

How does a mission grow into a legacy?

In this special episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Dr. Jim Chambers share the story behind IOL Global—how it began, the challenges along the way, the faith that sustained it, and the vision that continues today.

This conversation explores leadership, perseverance, family legacy, organizational growth, helping others succeed, and why true impact is always about people.

From humble beginnings to serving organizations around the world, this episode is a reminder that meaningful leadership is built through service, conviction, and consistency.

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www.iolglobal.com

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Support the show

Lead with Legacy™ is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles, roles, and careers.

If you found value in this episode, be sure to follow, like, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with others who are committed to principled leadership.

Discover more leadership resources, podcast episodes, and learning opportunities at IOLGlobal.com.

Interested in being a guest on Lead with Legacy™? Learn more and apply at IOLGlobal.com/podcast.

What does it take to lead well without burning out?

In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers sits down with Natalie Berkiw-Scenna, PMP, to discuss sustainable performance, boundaries, burnout prevention, prioritization, and how leaders can thrive both personally and professionally.

Natalie shares practical wisdom for project leaders and professionals who want to perform at a high level without sacrificing their wellbeing, family life, or long-term impact.

If you have ever felt overwhelmed, overcommitted, or stretched too thin, this conversation is for you.

🎥 Watch now and be encouraged to lead with greater clarity, focus, and purpose.

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🌐 Learn more about IOL Global:
www.iolglobal.com

Project Management Life:
https://projectmanagementlife.org/

Project Management Life LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectmanagementlife/posts/?feedView=all

Register for FREE – An Introduction to Sustainable Performance for Project Leaders [May 1]:
https://projectsuccessacademy.com/course/an-introduction-to-sustainable-performance-for-project-leaders-may-2026

Connect with Natalie Berkiw-Scenna, PMP:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieberkiwscenna/

Support the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
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Contact our team to book a time to be on the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
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#LeadWithLegacy #iolglobal #ServeGod #ServePeople #FaithBasedLeadership #ChristianLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LegacyLeadership #KingdomLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #AmandaChambers #PublicServiceLeadership #LeadershipWithPurpose

Support the show

Lead with Legacy™ is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles, roles, and careers.

If you found value in this episode, be sure to follow, like, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with others who are committed to principled leadership.

Discover more leadership resources, podcast episodes, and learning opportunities at IOLGlobal.com.

Interested in being a guest on Lead with Legacy™? Learn more and apply at IOLGlobal.com/podcast.

What makes someone a truly effective leader?

In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Dr. Jim Chambers sits down with Chris McClure and A. Brian Leander, Ph.D. for a powerful conversation on leadership development, coaching, influence, personal growth, and the legacy leaders leave behind.

This episode explores the difference between managing people and genuinely leading them through trust, care, and intentional influence. Chris shares lessons from ministry, executive coaching, and business leadership, while Brian and Dr. Chambers unpack the role of mentorship, growth, and investing in others.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why leadership starts with serving people
• How influence differs from authority or manipulation
• Why teachability and coachability matter for growth
• How leaders shape culture from the inside out
• Why mentorship can change the trajectory of a life
• The importance of helping others succeed
• How legacy is built one person at a time

This conversation is full of wisdom for leaders in business, ministry, education, and everyday life.

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🌐 Learn more about IOL Global:
www.iolglobal.com

Learn more about A. Brian Leander, Ph.D:
https://www.abrianleander.com/

Connect on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrianleander/

Connect with Chris McClure:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrmcclure/

Learn more at:
https://mcclurecoaching.com/

Support the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600300/support

Contact our team to book a time to be on the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast:
https://iolglobal.com/podcast

#LeadWithLegacy #iolglobal #ServeGod #ServePeople #FaithBasedLeadership #ChristianLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LegacyLeadership #KingdomLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #AmandaChambers #PublicServiceLeadership #LeadershipWithPurpose

Support the show

Lead with Legacy™ is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles, roles, and careers.

If you found value in this episode, be sure to follow, like, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with others who are committed to principled leadership.

Discover more leadership resources, podcast episodes, and learning opportunities at IOLGlobal.com.

Interested in being a guest on Lead with Legacy™? Learn more and apply at IOLGlobal.com/podcast.