Jeff Akin’s Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast Takes Home Gold in the 16th Annual w3 Awards

The wonderful thing about film and television is that they often tell a much greater story than the plot. Movies and films have been teaching the world life lessons for nearly a century, yet often these lessons are swiftly overlooked or overshadowed by various factors. One leadership executive has made it his mission to use extract these lessons, and turn them into a cutting-edge leadership development podcast, told through the lens of Star Trek. 

Jeff Akin founded The Starfleet Leadership Academy in May of 2020 to tangibly outline the unique and powerful hidden lessons in leadership, management, interpersonal relations, professional development, and other related skills. Since its founding, The Starfleet Leadership Academy has spread like wildfire, winning Gold at the 16th annual w3 Awards. 

The w3 Awards honor creative excellence on the web and recognizes the people behind award-winning sites, marketing programs, social content, mobile site/apps, and online video. Entries are scored on a 100-point scale by the judges, and less than 10% of all entries are selected as Gold Winners.

Noted as a fun, relatable, and innovative approach to teaching leadership skills, The Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast is dismantling the stereotype that all business and leadership development podcasts are boring, hard to follow, and unrelatable to front-line or mid-level managers. 

Jeff’s one-of-a-kind approach to leadership development has captivated an audience of Star Trek aficionados, emerging leaders, and high-profile executives alike. By tying life lessons to memorable moments in cinema and television with a directed emphasis on character interactions, Jeff’s approach allows listeners to retain the highest level of information with impeccable recall for what they learned in a relaxed and comfortable environment. 

“This award and recognition validates my vision that leadership development is not the final frontier, but something people crave. This podcast allows me to combine three of my favorite things: Star Trek, leadership, and helping people unlock their potential.” – Jeff Akin

Through proof of concept, dedication to the craft, and unwavering commitment to helping people become better leaders through memorable storytelling; Jeff Akin’s purpose-driven vision has come to fruition with The Starfleet Leadership Academy winning Gold in the w3 Awards.

To learn more about Jeff Akin and The Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast, please visit: https://www.jeffakin.com/