Branching Out With Sierra

12/19/2025

Episode 29: “Meetings That Matter: How to Make Every Minute Count” with Sierra Collins

12/02/2025

New Episode! ✨

What does it truly take to transform a healthcare system from the inside out?

In this conversation, Sierra sits down with Valley Health CEO Mark Nantz to explore a style of leadership that not only elevates operations but genuinely impacts lives. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it means to lead a major healthcare organization with compassion, excellence, and an unwavering people-first focus.

This episode highlights leadership that challenges the status quo, empowers teams, and strengthens entire communities.

It is full of the wisdom leaders need right now — courage, clarity, humility, and a whole lot of heart.

🎧 Listen in here: https://tinyurl.com/branchingoutwithvalleyhealth

Learn more about Valley Health at: https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/

11/18/2025

What if leadership isn’t about flying higher, but about flying alongside others?

In last week’s episode of Branching Out with Sierra, Sierra sat down with Dr. Eric “Rabbit” Jorgensen, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and Founder of Wingman Executive Coaching, to talk about his concept of Wingman Life, the commitment to supporting one another in both business and in life.

From the cockpit to the conference room, Eric shares how awareness, trust, and teamwork create stronger leaders and stronger cultures. His message is simple yet profound: real leadership isn’t about commanding from above, it’s about showing up beside someone and helping them succeed.

🎧 Listen now at: https://tinyurl.com/branchingoutwithrabbit

Learn more about Wingman Executive Coaching at: https://wingmanexecutivecoaching.com/

11/12/2025

What happens when leaders start thinking like coaches?

In this episode, Sierra sits down with Jack Sharkey, VP of Distribution for Orgill’s East Region, to unpack his powerful leadership philosophy: “People move the numbers. Move the people, and you’ll move the numbers.”

Drawing from more than four decades of experience, from his early days at UPS to leading large-scale operations at Orgill, Jack shares how focusing on people first drives performance, shapes culture, and builds teams that win together.

Whether you are leading on the field, on the floor, or from the front office, this conversation will inspire you to lead with both purpose and presence. When leaders focus on growing their people, the results naturally follow.

Tune in for practical lessons, coaching insights, and a reminder that leadership is not about managing the numbers. It is about growing the people behind them.

Check out this episode here: https://youtu.be/yXGGqhO8ABg

Learn more about Orgill, Inc. at: https://www.orgill.com/

10/28/2025

What does it look like to lead with both grace and grit?

In this week’s episode of Branching Out with Sierra, Sierra sits down with Lauren Clouse, CEO of the Wi******er Rescue Mission, for a powerful conversation about leading with both.

Together they explore one of the toughest questions many of us wrestle with:
👉 What’s the right way to help? Do we give directly to someone in need, or support organizations that create long-term transformation?

Lauren offers insight into how faith, empathy, and tough decisions come together to create lasting impact.

Just last week, the Wi******er Rescue Mission celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Ed L. and Christine T. Molden Beacon of Light Center, a new facility that stands as a beautiful embodiment of hope, compassion, and community partnership.

Listen in at: https://tinyurl.com/branchingoutwithlauren

Want to learn more about how you can support the Wi******er Rescue Mission? Visit: https://www.winrescue.org/

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10/13/2025

New Episode Alert!

What grounds you and how do you protect it?

In a recent episode of Branching Out with Sierra, Sierra was joined by John McGraw of Roots and Rocks Adventures, LLC to explore how nature can teach us resilience, presence, and stewardship. With over 3,000 miles of hiking experience, including a 1,000-mile Appalachian Trail trek, John shares leadership lessons from the trail and why protecting what grounds us is key for both personal wellness and community impact.

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/branchingoutwithjohn

09/26/2025

Episode 17: “Preparation is Leadership: Why Winging It Won’t Work” with Sierra Collins

Have you ever walked into an appointment and instantly realized the other person wasn’t prepared? Maybe it was a doctor skimming your chart for the first time, a colleague winging a meeting, or someone showing up without the right resources. In each case, the message is clear: you’re not a prior...

09/19/2025

Episode 16: “The Waiting Game: Why Response Times Matter More Than You Think” with Sierra Collins

Have you noticed how hard it’s become to get a timely response? Emails get skimmed, calls go to voicemail, and follow-ups feel endless. In this episode, Sierra Collins explores how delayed communication erodes trust, creates frustration, and leaves people feeling undervalued.But there’s a better...

09/17/2025

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨

Did you catch last week's episode drop?

In this episode of Branching Out with Sierra, Sierra Collins sits down with Lisa Herndon, broadcast professional, public information officer, and emcee of the upcoming Tri State Leadership Summit.
From connecting with unseen audiences on the airwaves, to leading through crisis communications, to setting the tone for major events, Lisa shows how communication is more than a skill, it is the foundation of leadership. Listeners will walk away with tools to communicate with greater clarity, calm, and credibility, and to build the kind of trust that makes leadership matter.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Link in comments!

09/12/2025

Episode 15: “Message Received: Communicating with Clarity, Calm, and Credibility” with Lisa Herndon

Effective communication is more than speaking—it is leadership in action. In this episode of Branching Out with Sierra, Sierra Collins sits down with Lisa Herndon, seasoned broadcaster, public information officer, and emcee of the upcoming Tri State Leadership Summit.Lisa shares her journey from t...

09/10/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

Did you catch last week's episode?

"Marketing as Influence: What Your Brand Says About Your Leadership" with Tammy Swankowski, Co-Owner and Director of Client Success of MarketSpark is live!

Your brand isn’t just about a business. It’s about the person behind it. Every interaction leaves an impression, shaping how people see you as a leader and as an individual.

In this episode, Tammy and Sierra dive into how marketing extends beyond ads and strategies. It’s about living with clarity, consistency, and credibility so that your influence speaks louder than any campaign. Together they unpack the balance between being authentic and polished, how personal branding reveals true influence, and why values should always be the starting point for both your business and your life.

This conversation is for leaders, business owners, and purpose-driven professionals who want to take ownership of their message, not just for their companies, but for themselves.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you stream your podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/branchingoutwithtammy

Check out MarketSpark here: https://mrktsprk.com/

09/05/2025

Episode 14: “Marketing as Influence: What Your Brand Says About Your Leadership” with Tammy Swankowski

Your brand isn’t just your business; it’s how you lead.In this episode, Sierra sits down with Tammy Swankowski, Co-Owner of MarketSpark Digital, to explore how marketing and leadership share a common thread: influence. Together, they unpack what your brand communicates about who you are, what yo...