From founding and leading the award-winning defense firm Delta Resources to shaping the future of acquisition reform as the Navy’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition Policy and Budget, Maria Proestou’s journey is a powerful example of purpose driven leadership across industry and government.

In this inspiring Leap Today episode, she shares how early curiosity in international affairs, multidisciplinary problem-solving, and a relentless focus on people powered her success. These strengths enabled her to build high-performing cultures, lead complex transformations, and now drive innovation and industrial-base growth for the Navy.   

In this inspiring episode of LEAP, Robin Portman — former Executive Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton, President & CEO of Atlas Research, and current Board Chair at Westat — shares her extraordinary career journey from high school teacher to Navy scientific & technical intelligence analyst, corporate growth leader, academic innovator, and nonprofit champion.

Join Christine Merdon in this episode packed with insights on employee engagement, cultural transformation, and lifelong learning, this conversation is a must-listen for aspiring leaders, engineers, and anyone interested in building a more empathetic and innovative workplace.

In this episode of LEAP Today, employment law leader Declan Leonard reflects on growth mindset, servant leadership, and how authenticity and execution define effective leadership in law and life.

Host Bill Farmer sits down with Shawn James as they discuss the LEAP framework and unlocking your inner leadership skills.