...This email is a little different than my usual—I’m using it to share something exciting: the launch of a new tech meetup I’m helping to initiate...I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming IA•AI (Iowa Artificial Intelligence) meetup, taking place for...
Too many businesses run like high-performance sports cars with no clear destination—powerful, fast, but ultimately going nowhere. In this episode of Intentional Change, Shawn FitzGerald sit down with Rob Taylor, EOS Implementer and founder of Taylor...
This time of year always seems to sneak up on me. Summer—with its family vacations, camping trips, and those long, sun-filled days—ends abruptly, leaving us with cooler temps, shorter days, and kids back in school. Suddenly, our attention shifts back...
In this episode of Intentional Change, host Joshua McNary and co-host Shawn FitzGerald sit down with Lindsay Leahy, an executive coach, USA Today bestselling author, and founder of The Restoration Project. Often called a “business therapist” by her c...
You may have noticed I've bit quieter lately. That’s because I took some intentional time off for road trips, events, and outdoor adventures with family. I hope you’ve had the chance to do the same! Stepping away from the daily grind offers a rare op...
Thinking about buying a business instead of building one from scratch? In this episode of Intentional Change, chiropractor and acquisition strategist Dr. Brett Vowles breaks down why most acquisitions fail—and how to avoid the biggest mistakes. He re...
In this episode of Intentional Change, host Joshua McNary is joined by Sarah Young, author of Expansive Impact and founder of Zing Collaborative. Together, they dive into what it truly means to lead with compassion, courage, and clarity in everyday m...
In this episode, host Joshua McNary reconnects with longtime friend and special guest Andy Stoll, the founding executive director of the ESHIP Alliance. Andy is a social entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in building entrepreneurial eco...
In today’s “always-on” tech culture, the line between work and rest can blur, leaving us stretched thin. When you are distracted or neglect your own well-being—sacrificing sleep, exercise, or downtime—it’s not just you who suffers; your team, technol...
Too many business owners avoid the hardest question until it’s too late: What’s your exit strategy? In this powerful episode of Intentional Change, host Shawn FitzGerald and co-host Joshua McNary talk with Christy Jones, founder of Clarity Business C...
I sent my newsletter titled "Uncertainty: Choosing Not To Participate" last week, after which I was asked to join Doug Wagner on the June 20, 2025 edition of the Morning Show to chat about navigating uncertainty—in business and life.We chatted about...
Joshua McNary is joined by Jen Moulton, president of CE Impact, an education company based in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to supporting continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Josh and Jen take a deep dive into the evolving rol...
In this episode of Intentional Change podcast, hosts Joshua McNary and Shawn FitzGerald are joined by Brad Farris of Anchor Advisors, a seasoned executive leadership coach known for helping founders break through the common growth ceilings in their b...
In this episode, Joshua talks with Nicole Mead, partner and director of Business Development at Creative Planning Business Services. Nicole shares insight into how her team leverages cutting-edge technology to empower both their internal processes an...
In this episode of BizTech Superhero, host Joshua McNary is joined by Alyx Coble-Frakes, CEO and founder of The Agenda., a mobile app and platform dedicated to supporting women's health. Based in Iowa, Alex shares her entrepreneurial journey—from lau...
