ADAPT or die

ADAPT or die

Andreas Pettersson

Episodes 36
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Dormant
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Sep 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Hosting
podesis.com

About This Podcast

When disruption hits, average leaders freeze—great ones adapt. Former tech-CEO–turned-leadership-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with C-suite executives, founders, and change-makers to dissect the exact moment they faced a make-or-break challenge, the mindset pivot that unlocked progress, and the measurable success that followed. Every episode delivers: Challenge → Adaptation → Success — a tight, three-act story you can steal. A 60-second “Hot-Seat” mini-coaching segment that turns insight into action. Concrete metrics, battle-tested tactics, and candid reflections you won’t hear on the PR circuit. If you’re scaling a team, steering a turnaround, or future-proofing your career, this show equips you to adapt and thrive—because in leadership, the alternative is extinction.

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Recent Episodes

Ryanna Hammond: From Traffic to Truth — Choosing the Sun Over the 9-to-5

Sep 25, 2025 33m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech CEO-turned-executive coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Ryanna Hammond—poet, author, and founder of All With…

Janne Jakobsen: Boardrooms, Boys' Clubs & Breaking Your Own Rules

Sep 24, 2025 31m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech CEO–turned–executive coach Andreas Pettersson reconnects with Janne Jakobsen—Senior Vice President, mentor to…

Carolina Hernandez: Painting a New Legacy — Leadership, Fire, and Power Without Permission

Sep 23, 2025 34m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech CEO–turned–executive coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Carolina Hernandez—entrepreneur, real estate…

Alyssa Trenkamp: Make It a Great Day—How Grit, Chaos & Confidence Built a B2B Powerhouse

Sep 18, 2025 32m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech CEO-turned-executive coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Alyssa Trenkamp, a fearless marketing executive…

Marlene Braga: Leaving the Good Girl Behind—From Steve Jobs to Skirball

Sep 16, 2025 36m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, Andreas Pettersson sits down with Marlene Braga, a dynamic creative executive whose career spans iconic organizations like…

Stephanie Hammerwold: Redefining HR Leadership with Empathy and Limits

Sep 11, 2025 35m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech CEO-turned-executive coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Stephanie Hammerwold, Head of HR at the Skirball…

Cindy Chang: From Grief to Grit—Turning Pain into Power in Product Leadership

Sep 10, 2025 32m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Cindy Chang, seasoned product leader and…

Marina St. Cyr: Stop Waiting for a Seat—Build the Damn Chair

Sep 09, 2025 34m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Marina St. Cyr, Senior Vice President and…

Kana Waanders: From Self-Doubt to Direct Leadership — Rewriting Fear Into Fuel

Sep 04, 2025 26m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Kana Waanders, Lead Senior Software Engineer and…

Michele Jewett: When the Kids Flew the Nest, So Did She

Sep 03, 2025 37m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Michele Jewett—ICF-certified executive coach,…

Julie Stone: Own the Room—Even If You’re Still Finding Your Voice

Aug 28, 2025 35m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Julie Stone, Director of Human Experience at…

Cheryl Strizelka: When You Stop Apologizing, You Start Leading

Aug 27, 2025 31m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, Andreas Pettersson sits down with Cheryl Strizelka, a neurodivergent mother, wife, and thought leader in the HR field. Known…

Martha Chrisander: From Inner Critic to Inner Compass

Aug 26, 2025 39m

On this episode of Adapt or Die, executive coach Andreas Pettersson talks with Martha Chrisander—former journalist, B2B SaaS leader, and co-author of Power Without Permission. From quietly crying…

Theresa Bassett & The Diamond Group: From Settlement Stress to Scalable Success

Aug 21, 2025 37m

On this episode of Adapt or Die, executive coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Theresa Bassett, CEO of The Diamond Group—a digital marketing and sales strategy firm that’s helped clients generate…

Scott Allen: Leading Through Curiosity, Not Control

Jul 31, 2025 40m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, Andreas Pettersson sits down with award-winning educator, consultant, and podcast host Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.—a leadership…

Michel Langlois & Calix: Reinventing a Company, Rewiring an Industry — All In, No Turning Back

Jul 24, 2025 37m

On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, tech CEO-turned-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Michel Langlois, one of the most respected CTOs in the U.S. and…

Spencer Horn: Delegate to Elevate—How to Let Go and Lead Forward

Jul 23, 2025 35m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, Andreas Pettersson welcomes Spencer Horn, President & CEO of Altium Leadership & Coaching and former NASDAQ company…

Nicolas Pokorny: Leading the People Who Do the Business

Jul 22, 2025 32m

On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, Andreas Pettersson sits down with Nicolas Pokorny, neuroscientist, global executive, and Founder & CEO of Mammoth…

Graeme Watt: Creating Hope in a Crisis — and a New Creative Future

Jul 17, 2025 37m

When COVID shut down every client contract and wiped out his production pipeline, Graeme Watt—Principal and Lead Strategist of the award-winning agency Anthem Creative—faced an unthinkable leadership…

Tom Galido: Heart Transplants, Company Turnarounds, and the Fight to Lead Again

Jul 15, 2025 35m

On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, Andreas Pettersson speaks with Tom Galido—5x founder, 3x CEO, and heart transplant survivor—about what it really takes to…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does ADAPT or die have?

ADAPT or die has published 36 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Business.

Is ADAPT or die still active?

ADAPT or die is currently dormant with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 34m.

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