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How do you handle your nerves before talking to a really intimidating person? Maybe you have to report to your boss or present to investors and you're dreading it. Today we are exploring some mental hacks to prepare you to have even the most nerve wracking conversation.   Get the free guide mentioned in the episode at: pages.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com/meetings Watch the video version of this episode at: https://youtu.be/d5_wCQIl-gM Follow On TikTok at: LizHowardLeadership

Working in highly structured environments, it's easy to become what a job or a company expects you to be. Is there a way, though, to maintain authenticity with who you are? I'm talking to my longtime friend and TLCG consultant emeritus, Richard Rieckenberg, about how he embrace his creativity and individuality even after some very structured and stressful careers as a wartime Naval officer and disaster relief mass care chief.

After years of working with executives and leaders in high profile jobs, one thing became clear: self-care felt confusing.  There are so many messages about what self-care is and yet, many of massively marketed self-care techniques just don't seem to do much.  I'm talking to my friend and colleague, Tori Williams, who specializes in spiritual healing to explore what self-care is, what it isn't, and how it plays into authenticity.   To learn more, visit: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com And watch this episode and others on video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/tfEfODDTNYI

Has regret ever consumed you?  Do you feel like your stuck wondering why you ended up in a bad circumstance and that your thoughts are rather consumed by it?   Well...you're not alone!  And today we are examining how to uncover (and FINALLY learn from) the mistakes, injustices, and inconveniences that cross our paths.

You've heard it over and over and over again.  That you need to know your “why,” the reason that you do what you do.  Today, I'm going discuss why pushing your team to be driven by their "why" is a total leadership cop out.  Learn more at www.tlcgpodcast.com Follow me on IG @theleadershipcoachinggroup

Gaining an awareness of your self-talk doesn't just impact your life personally.  It could be the missing link to reaching the success you know you should be tapping into by now.  Listen in as we explore how judgement can be confused with self-improvement, and what to do instead! Learn more at www.tlcgpodcast.com and keep learning with me at www.tlcgpodcast.com/courses 

Have you ever felt like you were in the crosshairs of something that simply turned out wrong? So wrong, that your sense of justice is so brutally offended that it could actually cause psychological trauma?  As leaders, we are exposed to a myriad of issues personally and professionally that can lead us to distress in certain times.  When that happens, how (or can we) move forward? Today, I'm exploring my own personal thoughts and work on this topic which I hope inspires a bias towards gratitude and action for you.

Even the most modest estimates suggest that people lie at least 2 times per day.  The odds are, you have lied in the last 24 hours. So why did you do it?  And even if it didn't happen at work, what does it mean about you as a leader?   Listen in as we explore.   Learn more by visiting: www.tlcgpodcast.com and follow Liz on IG @theleadershipcoachinggroup

Does our conditioning or buy in to expectations cause the majority of our suffering?  Today, Liz examines how prescribed scripts can lead to burnout, fatigue, and unhappiness.     Learn more by visiting: www.tlcgpodcast.com and follow Liz on IG @theleadershipcoachinggroup

Need to improve your speaking, presenting, or facilitation skills right away?  Listen into today's episode for some actionable tips to up your speaking game quickly. Nee more?  I've got you covered.  Head to courses.tlcgpodcast.com to pre-register for my Presenting Without Panic course and learn even more. 

You've heard the words, "emotional intelligence" before.  But do you have the skills of an emotionally intelligent leader?   Well developed EQ can help increase resiliency, effectiveness, and improve company culture.  Listen to emotional intelligence expert, Robin Hills explain more and give you tools to build your EQ muscles after listening to this episode!   Find TLCG's New Course: https://courses.tlcgpodcast.com/presenting-without-panic Find Robin: https://ei4change.com/

Is there anything good after failing at "doing it all?"  There very well could be. Listen in to see how that might be...

As a leader, you likely have been told to be authentic.  However, the way you are assessed is probably more on your successes versus your authenticity.  So how do you bridge that gap and live as your most authentic self?  Listen in to explore this conversation further. Learn more at www.tlcgpodcast.com www.liz-howard.medium.com 

Want to know the big conversations that a strategic advisor would have with you about money?  Curious about what such a professional looks for in potential success stories?  Today, Henry Daas is here to discuss all that and more.

Communication is challenging on the best days.  But what do you do when you are pushed over the edge?  When your emotions are running so high that you almost feel your blood boiling?  Today's episode unpacks that.  And the biggest takeaway that you might not expect: I'm going to tell you to trust, and not bury, your emotions.  Listen in for more. Find Liz: www.tlcgpodcast.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup

Do you aspire to be the fearless leader that you have heard so much about?   Today TLCG founder Liz Howard and lead consultant, Richard Rieckenberg, are talking about the potential dangers of fearlessness in leadership and how to handle fear when it does arise.     Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup

Curious about how to maximize your effectiveness?  It's not always about doing it all.  It's about doing the RIGHT things.  It sounds easy, but many fail at the execution of the idea.  Well, Crista Grasso is going to break down how to be truly effective while cutting out a lot of the time stealing things that lead to stress, burnout and distraction.   Find Liz: pages.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com  

Do you know what to do if you organization encounters a real crisis? What do you say, what elements are important to focus on? Today, an expert in crisis communication, Bill Coletti discusses all of the above, and why reputation management matters. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG@theleadershipcoachinggroup Find Bill: www.kith.com

Is there a place for love in organizational culture?  Today's guest, Helena Clayton, has been researching the role of love in organizational culture: what prevents it, what cultivates it, and why it matters.  Listen in to learn more about love at work. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup Find Helena: www.helenaclayton.co.uk

Can your leadership skills help you in building your influence, and even your personal brand? Today's guest, Dr. Jackie Noelke, says yes! Listen in to hear more about the parallels between leadership skills and social influence skills. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup Find Jackie: www.gratefulads.com

How has shame impacted your leadership journey? Shame is a complex topic. It can be tied closely to self-judgement. What's remarkable though, is when you do the introspective work to understand and move through shame, you might find self-acceptance on the other side. Listen in to Amanda JP Brown, a licensed trauma therapist and social worker discuss shame, how to identify it, how to live with it and after it, and why leaders need to think about it. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup Find Amanda: www.amandajpbrown.com

Litigator turned happiness aficionado, Becky Morrison, is discussing how to make life easier. We are talking about how to prioritize your time, energy, and how that might the key to a happier life.  Is money the ultimate goal?  Well…it is a consideration for many of us.  But the way we think about a one for one value exchange could be what we need to shift. Listen in as Liz and Becky explore priorities, happiness, and success. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup Find Becky: https://www.grantleycoaching.com/

High achievers have a tendency to put a lot of pressure on themselves to reach specific goals.  But in very unpredictable times, that can be problematic when the pursuit of goals might not follow a traditional path.  Instead of focusing on resolutions and goals for the New Year, Liz is going to challenge you to name your intention(s) for the work you do in 2021.  

Listen in as executive coaches Liz Howard and Richard Rieckenberg reflect on 2020.  We discuss the role of change, kindness, and resolutions in the new, and equally uncertain, year.

Can leaders actually make innovation happen? Listen as Liz and her guest Jeff DeGraff talk about this and the six skills that empower innovation. Jeff is both an advisor to Fortune 500 Companies and a professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He is an author several times over and just released his new book The Creative Mindset; he also has a regular segment on the Next Idea's public radio. Listen in and see if you can learn some creativity skills on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group. Jeff shares how working with Domino's Pizza gave him the start to where he is today. Jeff discusses the one thing about creativity; he thinks every business owner should know his definition of creativity and where creativity lives. He believes that if you diversify the gene pool, meaning to talk to people outside of the business, you are in, they will usually be able to give you insights that will help you. Jeff also shares his one piece of advice for new leaders. In This Episode [01:03] Welcome to the show, Jeff! [01:22] Jeff shares his background and how he got into the field he is in today. [02:27] Jeff discusses the thing about creativity every business owner needs to know. [03:50] Jeff gives his definition of creativity. [04:22] Where does creativity live? Is everyone creative? [07:13] Jeff talks about diversifying the gene pool. [10:04] Being creative comes from the inside, not what you look like on the outside. [12:46] Jeff believes that talking to people from the outside can create points of departure. [13:19] See one, do one, teach one is Jeff's one piece of advice for new leaders. [14:12] Thank you for being on the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Jeff: Jeff DeGraff LinkedIn

Have you heard of off the rack leadership advice? You know that advice that doesn't fit everyone the same way and for some may not fit at all. Listen as Liz and her guest Jodi Hume talk about leadership myths, what they are, and how to overcome them. Jodi was the COO of a growing architecture firm for over 15 years, so she has real leadership experience and is the lead singer of a band called the Wafflers. Listen to learn more about leadership myths and how you can debunk them on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group. Jodi shares how to behave if your leadership advice doesn't work and how to listen for the unmet need that someone is trying to show you. You have to be an authoritarian leader is one myth that Jodi wants to debunk; she believes you need to create curiosity instead.  Can questions be weaponized? Have you ever felt like someone was trying to make you uncomfortable by asking unneeded questions? Listen as Liz and Jodi talk about how this can happen and what to do about it. Jodi also discusses decision fatigue and how you can ease the stress of making decisions. To wrap up the episode, Jodi shares one piece of advice for a new leader, manage your energy, listen as she explains. In This Episode [01:40] Welcome to the show, Jodi! [02:01] Jodi shares how to behave if leadership advice doesn't work. [03:39] Jodi speaks about listening for the unmet need that's being expressed. [04:40] Leadership being led with authority is one myth she wants to debunk. [05:41] What is the first step to breaking the authoritative way and creating a curiosity instead? [06:22] "Knowledge is a love affair of the answers, and wisdom is a love affair with the questions." [08:22] Listen, as Jodi discusses how questions can be weaponized. [10:11] Jodi speaks about decision fatigue. [13:49] Prioritizing your decision making can ease the stress. [15:25] Unless the stakes are truly high, don't roll the mental dice, decide. [16:10] Jodi shares one piece of advice for a brand new leader. [17:07] Thank you for listening! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Jodi: Jodi Hume So Here's My Story podcast Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

How do you talk about gratitude after this painful year? Liz shares we will find whatever we look for, so choose to control your own mind, find things worthy of your gratitude. Think about how great people around you are and how many have jumped in to help where they saw a need. Liz is encouraging you to think about how much you have to be thankful for on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group. Liz believes it is one of the most self-empowering things to take responsibility, to know that you do, in fact, have an impact on your own life. She says that at a bare minimum, you can shift your perspective to one of curiosity and playfulness and see that you have the power to affect your life experience. She offers a challenge to you to own your role in your life, start seeing where you have a responsibility and where you played a role. Then consider how you want to affect things going forward. Happy Thanksgiving! In This Episode [00:35] Liz is talking today about gratitude. [02:11] Liz shares stories of people who have jumped in to help and how much goodness there is in the world. [03:05] Liz discusses an insight she shared with a group of her friends. [04:56] There is no promise of perfection. [05:26] Her challenge to you is to own your role in your own life. [06:03] Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for listening to the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook  

In this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group, Liz is talking with Dr. Nate Regier. Nate specializes in personality diversity, a former practicing psychologist and an expert in social, emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, and leadership. Listen to what Nate has to say about personality diversity. Nate shares what the title of his book, Seeing People Through, means, the different types of personalities, and what they really mean. Nate believes there are six predictable clusters of behavior that come from self-sabotaging patterns: overcontrolling, pushing beliefs, making silly mistakes, isolation, manipulation, and blaming. Listen, as Nate discusses how, as a leader, you can approach a team member that you see exhibiting these types of behaviors and what tank filling is. Nate shares some ways to handle being promoted above your people skills and how to create a safe space for a leader in a negative environment. Nate also speaks about interaction safety, some hindrances to avoid, and one piece of advice for new leaders.  In This Episode [01:03] Welcome to the show, Nate! [01:17] Nate shares that seeing people through is probably the truest meaning of the word inclusion. [02:18] Nate discusses his background and his journey to where he is now. [04:00] Listen as Nate speaks about what personalities really are and the different types. [06:38] What happens when leaders can see personality types are out of alignment with themselves? [07:57] Nate shares some predictable self-sabotaging behavior patterns that lead to six predictable clusters of behavior. [09:37] Nate discusses ways to self regulate and self manage to see changes that indicate you are in distress. [10:38] As a leader, how do you approach a team member who is derailing and having some of these behaviors? [11:59] Tank filling is the psychological needs for each of the six types. [13:17] Nate shares what you can do when you are promoted above your people skills. [15:31] Nate discusses how to help create a safe space for a leader with good people skills but not as much knowledge of the team. [17:55] One of the biggest hindrances to interaction safety is if you are not curious. [19:06] Nate says that compassion can help bolster interaction safety. [20:36] If you don't let people know what we are struggling with, you don't allow them to see you through. [21:37] Why do you think people find it so hard to share their struggles? [23:17] Nate shares one piece of advice for new leaders. [24:01] Thank you for listening! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Nate: Dr. Nate Regier LinkedIn | Twitter His book - Seeing People Through: Unleash Your Leadership Potential with the Process Communication Model  

Do you feel you need to move faster just to catch up? Listen as Liz's guest, Alan Willett, the author of the book Lead with Speed: Fire Up Your Team, Power Your Engines of Development, and Make Your Organization Soar and Tech Consultant, shares how to lead with speed and the laws that leaders must master on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group.  Alan shares why it's important for an organization to move quickly, what speed in business means, and some of the most common speed bumps that slow people down. Alan discusses slowing down while creating a process and then moving quickly to adopt it and increase speed while working virtually.  "People need to learn how to walk around the virtual hallways." Listen, as Alan shares what he means by this and how to handle people who are nervous about speed and are scared of risk. Alan shares some great advice for anyone new to a management role and where to look for training if your company doesn't offer it. In This Episode [00:57] Welcome to the show, Alan! [01:05] Alan shares why organizations need to move quickly. [01:32] Speed means understanding what the value you want to provide is and draw the best line from where you are now to that value. [01:49] Alan discusses the most common speed bumps that slow people down. [03:11] To develop a good process, don't you need to slow down first to get it created and then move quickly through the process? [04:41] Alan shares how to increase the speed when communicating virtually. [05:31] Listen, as Alan speaks about influencing planning horizons when you have a deadline. [07:04] Alan believes that people need to learn how to walk around the virtual hallways. [08:16] Alan speaks about how to handle people nervous about speed and scared of risk. [08:56] Alan gives some advice for anyone new in a management role. [10:11] Thank you for being on the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Alan: Alan Willett Email

Does honesty impact how great a leader you can be?  Today's guest, Peter Kozodoy thinks so.  The author of Honest to Greatness is talking about the facets of honesty and how it plays into the impact a leader can have.

Did you know that burnout has been declared an occupational hazard by the World Health Organization? Liz's guest on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast Eileen McDargh, is an accomplished speaker, author, and resilience expert. Listen as Eileen breaks down some ideas on how you can exist in everything coming at you from your own strongest stance.  Eileen discusses why she believes burnout is so prevalent right now during the pandemic, what resilience means to her and how to get back into control. The best way to get back into control is to start with physical control by getting enough sleep, exercise, and order in the place you are working. Listen, as Eileen speaks about how feeling burned out can affect personal relationships, why working in the same environment where we live usually means we don't get breaks. She shares some advice for new leaders. We hope you get a lot from this conversation because it's very important right now to be resilient. In This Episode [01:13] Welcome to the show, Eileen! [01:33] Eileen shares that W.H.O declared burnout an occupational hazard. [02:08] Eileen defines burnout and why it is happening so often now. [04:41] Build resilience to refuel, recharge, and reclaim what matters. [05:04] Eileen discusses what resilience means to her. [06:37] How can a person close to burnout and get back into control? [08:26] Listen as Eileen shares why a person feels like they can't unplug and still feel like they haven't accomplished enough. [09:32] Eileen speaks about how feeling burned out affects our relationships and the results. [10:35] When we live in the same environment where we work, we get no breaks. [12:03] Listen as Eileen shares some advice for a new leader. [12:33] Thank you so much for being on the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Eileen Eileen McDargh Books Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn

"We have to think differently to achieve different results" Liz's guest on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast is Pragito Dove. Pragito has twenty years of stress management and meditation counseling experience. Listen as we discuss meditation and how it benefits leaders. Pragito defines meditation as awareness and being in the present moment. When we lose focus, the mind distracts us from what our bodies are doing. Pragito believes that our mind is the bridge between our inner and outer selves. Although we need the mind, we don't need the anxiety that the mind creates. Listen, as Pragito shares how to know that the mind is controlling us in any given moment, how, when you judge other people, you are judging yourself, and why we are drawn to authentic people. Are you distracted and having trouble focusing? This is the episode you don't want to miss. Liz wants to introduce you to the concept that your thoughts have a primary impact on your life. It isn't just other people or a pandemic; these are just other factors that can influence you, but what's most important is how you allow your thoughts about those things to drive your actions. We would appreciate you letting us know how this topic lands with you. Email us at podcast@theleadershipcoachinggroup.com if you want to share any of your thoughts directly with us. In This Episode [03:35] Welcome to the show, Pragito! [04:06] Pragito shares that meditation is awareness, being in the present moment. [05:08] Listen as Pragito speaks about losing focus and being distracted. [06:33] Pragito believes that our mind is the bridge between our inner and our outer. We need the mind, but not the anxiety the mind creates. [07:25] What is a red flag that the mind is controlling us at the moment? [08:12] When you realize you are judging others, in reality, you are judging yourself. [09:37] Pragito discusses why we are drawn to authentic people. [11:07] Thank you for listening! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Pragito: Discover Meditation Books Lunchtime Enlightenment Laughter, Tears, and Silence

Are you prepared to lead through change? Liz's guest on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast is Al Comeaux, a former executive at Travelocity, GE, and American Airlines. Al is a decorated corporate pioneer and global authority on change from inside organizations. Listen as we discuss what leaders must do and how they must think to succeed at change.  Listen as Al shares his background and what he has learned about the mindset around change. He believes that corporations have to find a way to get their management team to want to change. Al speaks about approaching people who are resistant to change, and he shares a story from his time at Travelocity when the CEO modeled the change. "A measure of whether a change is successful is whether it's a lasting change." Al discusses how a company can approach changing the culture and how important he feels it is for leaders to humble themselves. "They should understand you are not the boss; you are the person with the responsibility."  In This Episode [01:15] Welcome to the show, Al! [01:25] Al shares his background and leadership career. [03:47] Al speaks about what he learned about change and the mindset around change. [05:55] How do you go about approaching people who are resistant to change? [06:19] Al shares a story about something that happened while he was at Travelocity. [09:29] A measure for whether a change is successful is whether it's lasting change. [10:17] Listen as Al discusses how a company can approach changing culture instead of changing technology. [12:13] Al believes that it takes humbling ourselves to be great leaders. [12:31] Al shares a piece of advice he would give a new leader. [13:20] Thank you for being on the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Al: Al Comeaux Change the Management LinkedIn

"Acknowledging that this is hard, things will get better, and we have the power to make it so." Liz's guest on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast is Alyssa Westring. Alyssa is an Associate Professor of Management at DePaul University, an award-winning educator and a scholar of diversity and inclusion, focusing on women's careers in STEM fields. Listen as they discuss how COVID is affecting gender roles.  Alyssa discusses how gender roles have been affected by the pandemic and why it's problematic that women are taking on all the extra things around childcare and home. Alyssa shares how she defines leadership and some tips on how to handle leadership from home. Are you feeling overwhelmed with work, kids, and your responsibilities during COVID? Listen as Alyssa speaks about women being worried they can't handle all the 'shoulds' and letting them know that it's okay to do what you need to do, not what everyone else thinks you should do.  Alyssa believes that what is needed in leadership right now is being humble, curious, and compassionate. If any of this resonates with you, tune in and hear more. In This Episode [02:50] Welcome to the show, Alyssa! [03:41] Alyssa explains what she does. [04:40] Listen, as Alyssa speaks about how gender roles have been affected by the pandemic. [06:22] Why is it problematic that women are taking on all the extra things around childcare and home-based things? [07:57] Alyssa shares how she defines leadership. [09:10] Alyssa discusses some tips on how to handle leadership from home. [10:38] From the academic and working mom perspective, one thing that stands out is the 'shoulds' women feel they should be able to handle. [13:03] Alyssa speaks about ways to make changes more effective across all parts of life. [16:03] Humble, curious and compassionate leadership that Alyssa believes we need at this point. [16:39] Alyssa shares some final thoughts. [18:00] Thank you for being on the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Alyssa: Alyssa Westring Parents Who Lead: The Leadership Approach You Need to Parent with Purpose, Fuel Your Career and Create a Richer Life by Alyssa Westring and Stewart Friedman

Have you ever thought of improving your improv skills to help you in your leadership position? Are you ready for a high energy and fun podcast today? Liz's guest, Erin Diehl, has been doing Improv for years, and now she teaches it as a business skill. Listen in to hear her tips and share a few laughs on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast. Erin discusses why she decided Improv was the way to approach learning new skills, and the concept of yes and to move things forward. As a leader, you need to find ways to keep your team engaged and involved, so using this concept allows you to make them feel like what they bring to you is important. “If everyone took an improv class, the world would be different.” Listen, as Erin shares a lesson on listening effectively and a tip for someone just promoted to a leadership position. Liz and Erin have a fun and engaging conversation. You don't want to miss how to make business fun. In This Episode [00:58] Welcome to the show, Erin! [01:47] Erin shares how her company uses Improv to leadership skills. [02:19] Listen, as Erin discusses why she made Improv her approach to learning new skills. [04:13] Erin speaks about the concept of yes and how it is used in business. [07:02] Liz talks about conversations becoming formulaic. [09:15] Erin discusses how the concepts of improv work for anyone. [11:20] Erin speaks about some tips we can put in our tool kit to pull out when we need it. [13:49] Erin believes that if everyone took an improv class, the world would be different. [14:41] Listen as Erin shares a lesson on how to listen effectively. [17:22] What is one tip you would give someone who was just promoted to a leadership position? [18:37] Thank you for listening! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook   Find Erin: Improve It Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

Do you know what SQ is? Listen as Liz and her guest, Amy Lynn Durham; the "Corporate Mystic" discusses this type of spiritual intelligence. Anyone interested in servant based leadership will be fascinated by Amy's unique ability to provide spiritual intelligence to energize and transform the workplace. Listen in to learn more on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast. Amy defines spiritual intelligence and how it can be applied in your workplace. She shares how fun can help you avoid burnout and what burnout means to her. Liz shares some small things you can do to access your SQ, and when you feel you are getting close to burnout, it's time to recognize, repair, and recover. Listen as Amy spends a few minutes sharing a different approach to leadership, energize, and transform your workplace, and some brilliant advice for new leaders that are struggling. This is a quick episode that you don't want to miss. In This Episode [01:03] Welcome to the show, Amy! [01:43] Amy discusses spiritual intelligence and defines how it can apply to the workplace. [03:39] Listen as Amy speaks about how you can access your spiritual intelligence. [04:52] Amy shares how she gets around people who don't believe that this can help. [06:28] How does having fun play into avoiding burnout? [07:46] Listen as Amy gives her definition of burnout and how to get past it. [10:48] Be mindful that there are some basic things that you can do to help set yourself up to access your SQ. [12:49] Recognize, repair, and recover when you are overworking yourself and putting your job first. [13:10] Amy shares some advice for brand new leaders. [14:19] Thank you so much for being on the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Amy Lynn: Create Magic At Work Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Do you have a CEO mindset? Listen as Liz and her guest, Mariana Ruiz, discuss the five tangible levels of impact that you can have on your business and how to apply it so you can be an effective leader without fear; listen in to hear more about the CEO mindset on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast. Mariana shares her journey from bedside nursing to an entrepreneur, what a regular day looks like, and how many hours a week she works on her business. Mariana discusses how to change your mindset to think like a CEO and the things she finds that hold people back and keeps them from taking the leap. Listen, as Mariana explains her five levels of impact, how she gets her clients to drill down on the levels they need to work on, and how she streamlined her business so she could be a parent to her two children. She also speaks about how hard it was at first to step back and let her do what she hired them to do. Mariana tells us about the SEO system she built and the one thing she would tell someone in a new leadership role. If you would like to hear more from Mariana, listen to her podcast Impact Driven Entrepreneur and hear more insight from this inspiring female entrepreneur. In This Episode [00:52] Mariana, welcome to the show! [01:09] Mariana shares what she does to help coaches add six and seven-figure revenues into their business. [01:34] She shares the journey from being a nurse to the coach she is now. [04:36] Listen as Mariana shares what a day in the life looks like for her. [06:15] How many hours a week do you work on your business? [07:56] Mariana discusses how you can change your mindset to think like a CEO. [10:07] She shares some other ways to change your mindset. [11:45] Mariana speaks about some things she has seen hold people back from the mindset of a CEO. [13:21] Mariana discusses the first level of impact and explains it. [14:28] How you are going to impact your clients is level two. [15:41] Level three is about hiring your team and what you can provide for them. [16:25] Philanthropy and giving back to the causes you care about makeup level four. [17:20] Mariana speaks about the invincible impact being level five. [18:45] Mariana shares how she gets her clients to drill down to the impact they need to work on. [20:14] What did you do first to streamline your business to save time? [22:39] Mariana discusses how she could sit back and let her team do what they do best. [24:58] Mariana shares about an SEO system that she built that her team broke. [26:39] Mariana shares the one thing she would tell someone in a new leadership role. [29:55] Mariana speaks about her podcast called the Impact Driven Entrepreneur. [30:32] Thank you so much for being on the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Mariana: Impact Driven Entrepreneur Impact Driven Entrepreneur Podcast LinkedIn

The company you keep impacts you, not only on a personal level, but a professional one as well.  Think about the people you spend the most time with.  Are they building you up, in the ways that matter most?  Or, are they pulling you away from your deepest aspirations.  Today we will discuss why this matters. Follow us on IG @theleadershipcoachinggroup

Have you ever decided not to apply for a new position? Listen as Liz and her guest Shayna Rattler, owner of Shayna Speaks, discuss when it's time to pay attention to the nudge that is telling you it's time to shift, the signs that we need to recognize and what impedes us from making the shift...plus much more on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast. Shayna has helped thousands of leaders achieve personal and business growth. She has published three books and has been featured in over 250 media outlets. She is passionate about helping leaders who are burned out from their business or career align with God's principles to drive the next chapter of their life. Listen as Shayna says to not let prayer become procrastination and what she means by that, her best tips for getting past the head junk and shifting successfully and why she is so passionate about shifting and as she says “the how is none of my business, all I need to do is show up with a hardy yes! If you are interested in Shayna's course on Conquer Burnout and Get Unstuck Now! The Six Steps to Take Back Your Enthusiasm and Step into Another Dimension of Success click the link and get ready to shift to the life you are meant to live. In This Episode [00:57] Shayna, welcome back to the podcast! [01:26] Shayna shares her background and what she does. [03:40] Shayna discusses shifting and when it's time to pay attention. [05:44] What are the signs that we need to shift? [07:10] Shayna speaks about what impedes making a shift when you know it's time. [10:18] Shayna shares an example of what she means by letting prayer become procrastination. [12:04] “The how is none of my business, all I need to do is show up with a hardy yes.” [13:08] Shayna gives her best tips on getting past the head junk and shifting successfully. [13:45] “We are only going to be able to do to the capacity we are.” [15:44] Shayna shares what makes her so passionate about this topic. [17:30] Shayna speaks about 9/11 and how God was nudging her to go into ministry. [19:12] Shayna has full training on shifting called Conquer Burnout and Get Unstuck Now. [21:05] Thank you so much for being on the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Shayna: Shayna Rattler Podcast @shaynaspeaks Facebook | YouTube | Twitter

Have you ever decided not to apply for a new position? Listen as Liz and her business partner Richard Rieckenberg, discuss why you might have been held back by thoughts called Belief Ceilings, and why it's a leader's job to raise the ceiling high so you can show others that they can do the same ...plus much more on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast. Richard believes that the best type of leader to hire is one that you have to talk into doing the job, not the one that is jumping up and down, trying to show how good they are. The person who will have the most impact is quiet, not someone trying to sell themselves.  Listen as Richard shares his views on hiring someone that maybe doesn't have the perfect qualifications for the job, but they have the commitment and drive to be successful. When you set a goal, it should be out of reach, but the next step towards that goal should be totally attainable. Are you struggling to take the leap? Are you letting a lack of confidence stagnate you? Richard shares some nuggets that will help you move forward, take the next step, and become the leader you want to be. Go for that job you think is out of reach; they might surprise you.                                                           Enjoy this episode, which we hope will help you change your mindset and stop the mind junk that is keeping you down. Please let us know what you think of today's episode and let us know what other topics you'd like to hear more about! In This Episode [01:45] Hi Richard, welcome back to the podcast! [02:33] Richard shares some organizations he has been a leader of. [04:58] Listen, as Richard believes that the best type of leader to hire is one that you have to talk into doing the job. [07:49] Liz wants listeners to think about Richard's statement about hiring someone who isn't jumping up and down. [09:33] Richard believes that the person who will have the most impact is quiet, not the person trying to sell themselves. [11:53] Richard gives some advice for anyone who lacks confidence in themselves to strive for more. [14:40] If you do more ambitious things, you will build your confidence and have a growth mindset. [16:19] Liz speaks about a fixed mindset holding a person back. [19:10] Richard believes that one thing you have to do is stop the cycle of negative mind junk. [21:43] When you set a goal, it should be out of reach, but the next step you take should be attainable. [23:48] What do you want to accomplish in life? Are you willing to work through the unpleasantness? [26:45] Listen, as Richard discusses how he views obstacles on a resume, like you've been fired or the wrong education. [29:04] Richard says the question is, how hard are you going to work on it, and are you committed? [32:24] Richard speaks about being addicted to stagnation and the regrets that will follow you. [34:44] Richard shares a nugget for anyone who is struggling with taking the leap. [36:01] Thank you so much for being on the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook Find Richard: Richard Rieckenberg  Richard's Episodes on The Leadership Coaching Group podcast: Episode 125 Episode 124 Episode 118 Episode 106

Do you know how our beliefs get ingrained into our minds? Listen as Liz discusses what she has learned from being coached, studying cognitive development, and from exploring how unconscious thoughts and beliefs can directly impact our life's direction...plus much more on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast. Liz speaks about how much of what exists in our lives is directly related to the beliefs we carry with us, often from a very young age.  We explore how to identify the thoughts that are driving our lives, how other people can reinforce those very thought patterns, and how to expand our circles in order to experience different ways of thinking. Enjoy this episode which we hope will challenge you to think deeply about how you think.  Please let us know what you think of today's episode and to let us know what other topics you'd like to hear more about! In This Episode [01:14] Hey leaders, welcome to the show! [01:47] Liz shares what coaching has taught her. [02:45] She believes it is vital for leaders to be introspective. [03:46] Liz wants you to consider your current life, look at you what you do, what you have. [04:11] Listen as Liz shares an example of what she is talking about. [07:04] How much of what exists right now is what you've been talking about forever? [07:40] Liz wants you to think about what you think about. [08:38] Consider talking to someone you trust to tell you what you talk about passively. [11:04] Are you threatened by people who think differently than you? [12:45] Liz shares that when the people closest to you tell you that you are different and what you are doing is dangerous and scary, it makes it harder to accept new thoughts. [13:45] Liz believes that you need to expand your circle and talk to people who have chartered fresh paths and have done what you want to do. [15:41] Have you noticed that once you get interested in something, hear people talking about it everywhere you go? [17:29] Liz encourages you to seek out the people who are doing things parallel to what you are trying to do. [19:15] Think about how you approach people, make sure you do it appropriately. [20:27] The third thing Liz wants you to consider is imposter syndrome and how it might appear in your life. [22:21] Liz speaks about being very comfortable with silence and holding that space. [24:40] What do you think about what Liz has said in this episode? [25:49] Thank you for listening to the show! Find Liz: Liz Howard Email Instagram | Facebook  

Dr. Margaret Heffernan is an author, speaker and former CEO of several very well known organizations. Her third book, Willful Blindness : Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril was named one of the most important business books of the decade by the Financial Times.  Her TED talks have been seen by over twelve million people.  Her most recent book, Uncharted: How to map the future was published in 2020. Today, we talk about why efficiency is NOT everything in business.  How helpfulness is the key to architecting a successful culture, and what businesses need to remember in 2020 and beyond.  This is an episode to listen to on repeat. Mentioned In The Show: https://www.mheffernan.com/   Follow TLCG on @theleadershipcoachinggroup on IG and @leadershipcoachliz on Facebook

This episode is for the truly high achiever.  For the leader that gets up at 3am or 4am to chip away at your big goals.  For the leader who looks left and right and is aware of the pain, striving, exhaustion, and overwhelm of others, but doesn't consider that they might be victim to all of those same threats.  This is not for someone who sleeps in, talks about "cheat days", or doesn't live to be of use to others and the world...you've already got this stuff mastered.  For that small select group that actually fits the prior description, here's what we are covering: Getting a sense of how burnout might be sneaking up on you Being real about what you need to accomplish right now Exploring what NOT doing certain work does (or doesn't do)to you Taking time and making space for doing very deep thought work and honoring that such work might exhaust you Follow us on @theleadershipcoachinggroup on IG and @leadershipcoachliz on Facebook  

It's undeniable that 2020 has brought some significant events with it.  And as leaders, it is our job to listen to our workforce to understand what they need most right now. Listening isn't as easy as it seems though.  So today we are breaking down some tactical ways for you to listen more effectively to your people immediately. What We Cover: How to mentally prepare for a conversation when you need to primarily listen How to physically maintain your focus and listening during important conversations Maintaining your core value and your organization's core values during conversations  We are offering a free webinar talking about how to combat overwhelm. You can register now at www.tlcgwebinar.com

Do you, and your employees, know how to talk about your business in real terms?  You could be like so many leaders who find it difficult to get your team's and your organization's message communicated clearly through the people you work with.  We have a messaging expert, Jim Karrh, to help with that today. What We Cover: Why messaging is more than an elevator pitch What you need to know beyond the traditional mission and vision statements The common limiting beliefs that prevent your "messengers" from communicating clearly To learn more visit www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com and follow us on IG at theleadershiopcoachinggroup Mentioned In This Episode: www.jimkarrh.com

Have you heard about mass layoffs via email and robo-callers?  Safe to say, that's a little bit of a communication red flag.  After all, the way we speak to employees impacts their vision, not only of us as leaders, but of entire organizations.  So do we need edit our language now that we are in unprecedented times?  We are discussing that and more in today's episode.  

As the varied stressors the pandemic continue to build, issues around mental health are starting to become more common in the news.  For leaders who feel incredibly taxed by their new home demands and new work challenges, this could be a real concern.  Though we cannot offer any medical advice, we are chatting about some DIY ways to maintain personal grounding and interpersonal connection during these trying times.

How should a leader show up in times of extreme change?  Things can often seem incredibly overwhelming, and for many leaders, the task of leading through change seems overwhelming.  But it doesn't have to be.  Today, we discuss a simple mindset shift that can help leaders at any level be impactful even when nothing appears to be constant around them. What we cover: Why do people actually resist change What causes most change management to flop How you can gain footing to lead even in the most tumultuous times. To learn more visit www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com and follow us on Instagram @theleadershipcoachinggroup

Is it your company's job to develop you as a leader?  Dave McKeown doesn't think so.  And today he is talking about how individuals should take ownership of their own leadership journey.   What We Cover: How to be a "self evolved leader" and why vulnerability is now one of the most important skills for leaders Why we, and our teams, can get stuck in a cycle of mediocrity and how to avoid it The importance of setting a vision with your team, not for your team To learn more, visit www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com Mentioned In This Episode: www.outfieldleadership.com   

Leaders often love to be problem solvers.  And while this absolutely can be a strength, it is not necessarily the right mindset to take into conversations with your employees. Why?  Because active listening is more about creating a safe psychological space for others to speak freely so you can explore the root cause of their problems.  And the best way to connect, according to Dr. Marcia Reynolds, is through non-reactive empathy.  By removing the "reactive" behaviors commonly associated with empathy, you allow the focus to stay on your employee instead of distracting them to focus on your reactions. To learn more, visit www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com and follow us on instagram @theleadershipcoachinggroup Dr. Marcia Reynolds can be found at www.covisioning.com

Timothy Lupfer's entire life has been a study of leadership. After graduating first in his class at West Point and studying as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, he went on to successfully command a reinforced tank battalion in combat in Desert Storm. After retiring from the Army, he took his leadership skills to the private sector as an executive at R. H. Macy and Company before becoming a business consultant. He retired as a managing director from Deloitte Consulting in 2011. Today he is on the show to chat about his new book, Leadership Tough Love and share his personal insights about what leaders need to know about leading in early 2020. We discuss: Why leadership and influence are not necessarily one in the same The actual work that leaders are meant to do How to gain leadership experience even if you aren't able to move up in your workplace How to lead in a time of crisis Find Timothy online at: https://timothytlupfer.com/ To learn more, visit www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com and follow us on Instagram @theleadershipcoachinggroup