Proof Talks
Proof Talks is a series of conversations designed to unpack real expertise.
Hosted by Ashley Smith, each episode features an experienced professional, business owner, or subject matter expert sharing stories, case studies, lessons learned, and practical insights from years in the trenches.
These aren't polished keynotes or scripted interviews. They're candid deep dives into the messy challenges, difficult decisions, hard-earned lessons, and hidden opportunities that shape real-world success.
Whether you're looking to learn from accomplished professionals, explore different industries, or better understand how experienced people think through complex problems, Proof Talks offers a rare glimpse into proven judgment, perspective, and expertise.
New episodes feature leaders, operators, entrepreneurs, and experts from a wide range of sectors.
Real expertise, unpacked.
Episodes
6 episodes
When a Well-Liked Leader Is the Bottleneck: Dale Turnbull on How to Know What a Team Needs Next
A leader can be trusted, supportive, and genuinely well-liked — and still become the bottleneck holding a team back.In this episode of Proof Talks, host Ashley Smith sits down with leadership coach and executive trainer Dale Turnbull<...
From Expert to Entrepreneur: Jeanne Omlor on Coachability and Building a High-Ticket Client Roster
Expertise can make someone excellent at their work.It doesn’t necessarily teach them how to build a business around it.In this episode of Proof Talks, host Ashley Smith sits down with business strategist, online business coach...
From Founder-Dependence to a Business That Scales: Murray Smith on Leadership & Letting Go
Many businesses don't stop growing because they run out of opportunity.They stop growing because everything still depends on the founder.In this episode of Proof Talks, host Ashley Smith sits down with EOS Implementer and business...
From "We Think We Need AI" to Intentional Adoption: Brian Beck on AI Leadership
Everyone is talking about AI.Far fewer organizations stop to ask what business problems they're actually trying to solve.In this episode of Proof Talks, host Ashley Smith sits down with Senior Cybersecurity and AI Consultan...
From Superficial Alignment to Better Decisions: Cristian Gonzalez on Productive Disagreement
Most leadership failures don't begin with bad decisions.They begin with good people staying quiet.In this episode of Proof Talks, host Ashley Smith sits down with capital project leader and author Cristian Gonzalez to explore ...