Since she was a teenager, Shellye Archambeau knew she wanted to be a CEO. And with unapologetic ambition—she got there—becoming the leader of MetricStream, a software company focusing on government risk and compliance. 

But her path to power wasn't easy — there was loss, uncertainty and even a global recession that tried to stop Shellye in her tracks, but she was always one step ahead. Shellye shares her advice for guiding your team through a major setback, reclaiming your power as a leader, and inspiring others along the way. 

Book: Unapologetically Ambitious 
Shellye's Nonprofit: Ignite Ambition 

Since she was a teenager, Shellye Archambeau knew she wanted to be a CEO. And with unapologetic ambition&mdash;she got there&mdash;becoming the leader of MetricStream, a software company focusing on government risk and compliance.&nbsp;
But her path to power wasn't easy &mdash; there was loss, uncertainty and even a global recession that tried to stop Shellye in her tracks, but she was always one step ahead. Shellye shares her advice for guiding your team through a major setback, reclaiming your power as a leader, and inspiring others along the way.&nbsp;
Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/0hs2PwCe">Unapologetically Ambitious</a>&nbsp; Shellye's Nonprofit: <a href="https://shellye.com/ignite-ambition/">Ignite Ambition</a>&nbsp;

What separates good leaders from transformational ones? Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact takes you inside the minds of leaders who are reshaping how we work. Emmy Award-winning host Jessica Chen—bestselling author of Smart, Not Loud and founder of Soulcast Media—uncovers the real stories behind executive leadership.

Forget the polished success narratives. These conversations reveal the formative experiences, difficult decisions, and personal reckonings that actually shape how leaders guide their organizations. From Fortune 500 executives to unique C-suite officers, guests share the moments that tested their values and defined their leadership principles—the setbacks that became breakthroughs, the unconventional paths that led to innovation, and the lived experiences that inform how they cultivate impact. Whether you’re managing a team or leading your own path, this season will inspire you to lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.

What separates good leaders from transformational ones? Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact takes you inside the minds of leaders who are reshaping how we work. Emmy Award-winning host Jessica Chen&mdash;bestselling author of Smart, Not Loud and founder of Soulcast Media&mdash;uncovers the real stories behind executive leadership.
Forget the polished success narratives. These conversations reveal the formative experiences, difficult decisions, and personal reckonings that actually shape how leaders guide their organizations. From Fortune 500 executives to unique C-suite officers, guests share the moments that tested their values and defined their leadership principles&mdash;the setbacks that became breakthroughs, the unconventional paths that led to innovation, and the lived experiences that inform how they cultivate impact. Whether you&rsquo;re managing a team or leading your own path, this season will inspire you to lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.

Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact

Unapologetically Ambitious: Shellye Archambeau, Former CEO, MetricStream

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What does it really mean to understand your own influence as a leader?

In this episode, host and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jessica Chen sits down with Ben Walter, CEO of JP Morgan Workplace Solutions and former head of Chase for Business — the arm of Chase Bank serving over seven million small businesses across the U.S.

Ben's leadership philosophy didn't start in a boardroom. It started watching his father, a rabbi who led a major congregation for decades in Houston, Texas. From those early lessons in authenticity and patience to a 30-year career spanning Continental Airlines, BlackRock, and Hiscox, Ben has developed a deeply human approach to leading at scale.

Ben and Jessica explore what he calls the "blast radius" of leadership — how an offhand remark from the boss can set an entire organization in motion — alongside his framework of confident humility, the idea that experience should make you both more decisive and more aware of how much can go wrong. They also get into why honest feedback is the greatest gift you can give someone in their career, and why waiting too long to address underperformance doesn't help anyone.

To hear more from Ben—check out The Unshakeables Podcast

What does it really mean to understand your own influence as a leader?
In this episode, host and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jessica Chen sits down with Ben Walter, CEO of JP Morgan Workplace Solutions and former head of Chase for Business &mdash; the arm of Chase Bank serving over seven million small businesses across the U.S.
Ben's leadership philosophy didn't start in a boardroom. It started watching his father, a rabbi who led a major congregation for decades in Houston, Texas. From those early lessons in authenticity and patience to a 30-year career spanning Continental Airlines, BlackRock, and Hiscox, Ben has developed a deeply human approach to leading at scale.
Ben and Jessica explore what he calls the "blast radius" of leadership &mdash; how an offhand remark from the boss can set an entire organization in motion &mdash; alongside his framework of confident humility, the idea that experience should make you both more decisive and more aware of how much can go wrong. They also get into why honest feedback is the greatest gift you can give someone in their career, and why waiting too long to address underperformance doesn't help anyone.
To hear more from Ben&mdash;check out <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chase.com%2Fbusiness%2Fpodcast&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmattstillo%40iheartmedia.com%7C82498826087a4218a3b508deccc370fd%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639173336960670877%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1JCmuuZj47TOdJEwVQwrVXzRRk96vRmsOlF0YI5Yy20%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="725f7f49-2c80-47bb-9fa9-98ce03a7d317" data-ogsc="blue">The Unshakeables Podcast</a>

Unshakeable Leadership: Building the American Dream with Ben Walter, CEO of J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions

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In the fast-paced world of corporate communications, Meredith Seacrest Leach found it difficult to stop, slow down, and reconnect with her 'why.' Now, as the CEO and Executive Director of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, her mission is front and center: connect children's hospitals with resources for media production, to keep kids entertained during their stay. The journey wasn't always easy, but together with her brother, legendary broadcaster Ryan Seacrest, Meredith has helped bring media studios into 14 different hospitals across the United States. Meredith shares her insights on non-profit leadership, avoiding team burnout, and how to successfully work alongside your family. 

In the fast-paced world of corporate communications, Meredith Seacrest Leach found it difficult to stop, slow down, and reconnect with her 'why.' Now, as the CEO and Executive Director of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, her mission is front and center: connect children's hospitals with resources for media production, to keep kids entertained during their stay. The journey wasn't always easy, but together with her brother, legendary broadcaster Ryan Seacrest, Meredith has helped bring media studios into 14 different hospitals across the United States. Meredith shares her insights on non-profit leadership, avoiding team burnout, and how to successfully work alongside your family.&nbsp;

Mission-Driven: Meredith Seacrest Leach, CEO of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation 

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The future of work isn't about competing with AI — it's about doubling down on the skills technology can't replace. As CMO of LinkedIn, Jessica Jensen sits at the forefront of workplace research that explains what's really going on with the decline of entry level jobs, the rise of Gen Z entrepreneurs, and why a strong professional network matters now more than ever. In this conversation with CEO of iHeartMedia's Digital Audio Group Conal Byrne, Jessica shares her takeaways from LinkedIn's latest reports, and offers her insights on how to authentically connect with your team and lead with humanity. 

Read LinkedIn's Research Reports: 
LinkedIn Labor Market Report: Building a Future of Work That Works: https://economicgraph.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/economicgraph/en-us/PDF/linkedIn-labor-market-report-building-a-future-of-work-that-works-jan-2026.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Gen Z isn't waiting to be hired — they're building their own businesses across the country: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gen-z-isnt-waiting-hired-theyre-building-own-businesses-oijve/?trackingId=xiD3pVhFIxrj829PiJHiIg%3D%3D
More Founders, Higher Stakes: Inside San Francisco Bay Area’s Startup Surge: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/more-founders-higher-stakes-inside-san-francisco-ozoze/

The future of work isn't about competing with AI &mdash; it's about doubling down on the skills technology can't replace. As CMO of LinkedIn, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensenjessica/">Jessica Jensen</a> sits at the forefront of workplace research that explains what's really going on with the decline of entry level jobs, the rise of Gen Z entrepreneurs, and why a strong professional network matters now more than ever. In this conversation with CEO of iHeartMedia's Digital Audio Group Conal Byrne, Jessica shares her takeaways from LinkedIn's latest reports, and offers her insights on how to authentically connect with your team and lead with humanity.&nbsp; Read LinkedIn's Research Reports: <a href="https://economicgraph.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/economicgraph/en-us/PDF/linkedIn-labor-market-report-building-a-future-of-work-that-works-jan-2026.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com">LinkedIn Labor Market Report: Building a Future of Work That Works: https://economicgraph.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/economicgraph/en-us/PDF/linkedIn-labor-market-report-building-a-future-of-work-that-works-jan-2026.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gen-z-isnt-waiting-hired-theyre-building-own-businesses-oijve/?trackingId=xiD3pVhFIxrj829PiJHiIg%3D%3D">Gen Z isn't waiting to be hired &mdash; they're building their own businesses across the country</a>: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gen-z-isnt-waiting-hired-theyre-building-own-businesses-oijve/?trackingId=xiD3pVhFIxrj829PiJHiIg%3D%3D <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/more-founders-higher-stakes-inside-san-francisco-ozoze/">More Founders, Higher Stakes: Inside San Francisco Bay Area&rsquo;s Startup Surge</a>: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/more-founders-higher-stakes-inside-san-francisco-ozoze/

Leading with Humanity: Jessica Jensen, Chief Marketing Officer, LinkedIn 

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