What does it take to lead with both speed and heart? Danielle Fette shares how her leadership in regenerative medicine is shaped by trust, courage, and a relentless focus on impact. She reveals why running a lean company allows for faster decisions, more agility, and better outcomes—and how these same principles apply to anyone leading a team or organization. You’ll hear how she built a culture that clears roadblocks quickly and puts people first, while staying laser-focused on purpose.

Danielle also opens up about the leadership skills that matter most: hiring for curiosity and energy, creating safe spaces for honest dialogue, and approaching tough conversations with empathy. She emphasizes the role of self-awareness, intuition, and listening deeply to guide decisions and strengthen relationships. Her story offers powerful lessons for every leader who wants to combine courage, clarity, and compassion to achieve meaningful results.

Danielle is Co-founder and CEO of FetTech. She’s deeply passionate about transforming lives through groundbreaking advancements in regenerative medicine. She’s dedicated her career to developing innovative, FDA-cleared medical devices that empower the body to heal naturally—and to address some of the world’s most catastrophic injuries, diseases, and viruses.

You’ll discover:

• How lean leadership accelerates decisions and outcomes.
• Practical ways leaders can hire for curiosity and energy.
• Why trust and transparency are vital to team success.
• How empathy transforms difficult leadership conversations.
• The role of self-awareness in effective leadership.

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Dan’s method is a natural extension of his affinity for working both sides of the brain. He has degrees in both Accounting and Theatre Arts, almost thirty years in business ownership, and over a decade in Coaching and Consulting. That balanced approach combining left brain and right brain has served him and his clients well.

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Have you ever worked for a very smart but very toxic boss? Dr. Katrina Burrus specializes in helping these kinds of leaders become more aware of their problem behaviors and adopt new ones that inspire people to perform at their best. You’ll love hearing about her style and approach, which focuses on strengths and strategies for building productive relationships…instead of weaknesses that need to be fixed or overcome.

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Dr. Katrina’s Website

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