In this episode, Jesica sits down with Mike Amato — executive coach, author, and former president of retail banking — to explore what it really takes to transform culture, leadership, and yourself. Mike’s story takes us from a $7.50/hour call center job to leading 30,000 employees at Barclays Bank, where he proved that organizational culture can shift in months, not decades.
His secret? Authentic leadership rooted in values, energy, and belief. Together, Jesica and Mike unpack what happens when your company’s values no longer align with your own, why the “messy middle” of management is the most powerful position in business, and how personal energy — yes, that inner vibration — shapes everything you project into the world.
This is a conversation for anyone ready to move their feet, lead with authenticity, and start creating change from the inside out.
Key Takeaways
🔑 Values are the foundation of culture. When a company’s values shift away from your own, misalignment — and burnout — follow. Real leadership begins with self-honesty.
🔑 Culture can change. Mike proved it at Barclays, raising engagement from 64% to 92% in just 15 months by aligning people to purpose and values.
🔑 Leadership is a feeling. Management organizes processes; leadership inspires emotion. The best leaders create energy people can feel.
🔑 The “messy middle” matters. Middle managers can either block progress or accelerate transformation — their ability to interpret and uplift the vision determines culture’s health.
🔑 The world reflects what you project. Your energetic profile — the unseen vibration you send out — determines how others respond. Change your projection, change your reflection, change your life.
🔑 Investing in yourself is non-negotiable. Whether through coaching, education, or self-work, your next level won’t happen by accident.
Connect with Mike Amato
Book: The Better Way to Win — available on Amazon or autographed at https://thebetterwaytowin.com
LinkedIn: 
/ thebetterwaytowin
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