LOS ALTOS, Calif. – September 3, 2026 – Leap Academy, founded by Ilana Golan, announced today that its podcast, Leap Academy with Ilana Golan, has been recognized by the Consumer Ratings Institute as a Top 1% Podcast in the World. The recognition caps a period of rapid growth for the show, which has surpassed 1 million downloads and earned hundreds of 5-star reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The podcast is built on top of Leap Academy, one of the most prominent companies and networks dedicated to career and authority building for leaders and teams. On the show, Golan — a former engineer, tech executive, entrepreneur, and investor — sits down with some of the biggest names in business and career reinvention, including Richard Branson, Gary Vaynerchuk, and founders of companies like Airbnb and Wikipedia. She has also interviewed prominent authors such as Daniel Pink, Dan Ariely, and Nir Eyal, unpacking the career decisions, mindset shifts, and pivots behind their success.
“Every conversation on this podcast is really about giving our listeners blueprints of how the biggest leaders of our time built their career, business and life,” said Ilana Golan, founder of Leap Academy. “Getting to talk with leaders and thinkers at this level, and getting to share what we learn with our audience, has been one of the most rewarding parts of building Leap Academy.”
With this recognition, Leap Academy with Ilana Golan has become one of the most prominent shows for career reinvention and inspiration, reflecting the same momentum that has driven the broader company.
Leap Academy programs have become a pillar in the industry for career reinvention and authority building for individuals and teams. The company was named Startup of the Year in the 2023 American Business Awards and has twice been recognized among the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in America.
“This recognition from Consumer Ratings Institute means a great deal to our whole team,” Golan added. “Not everyone can join our programs but everyone should have access to the learning and stories we bring to our show. We are on a mission to touch 100 Million lives and inspire anyone driven to create not just the paycheck but the life they want with the paycheck.”
Leap Academy continues to offer complimentary training and strategy calls to professionals looking to reinvent their careers, along with new episodes of the podcast.
About Leap Academy
Leap Academy, founded by Ilana Golan and operated by Golan Ventures, Inc., is a career reinvention and leadership platform based in Los Altos, California. The company helps professionals clarify their career direction, build their personal brand, and pursue new leadership roles or entrepreneurial ventures. Its podcast, Leap Academy with Ilana Golan, features conversations with top business leaders, entrepreneurs, and authors on career growth and reinvention.
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