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The Loneliness That Grows With Success Success often brings opportunities, influence, and growth. It can also bring something leaders rarely discuss openly: loneliness. In this episode, Allison explores: Why leadership often becomes more isolating as organizations scale How the gap between leaders and their teams naturally widens over time Why people stop telling leaders the full truth The hidden cost of carrying leadership challenges alone How isolation impacts decision-making and strategic thinking The role of trusted peers in preventing leadership blind spots Why honest feedback becomes harder to access as your authority increases How to create relationships where truth can be shared without fear The importance of building support systems outside your organization Key Question: When was the last time someone told you something genuinely difficult to hear? If you're struggling to answer that question, it may reveal more about your leadership environment than you realize. Resources: Think First: Stop Being the Bottleneck, Start Building Thinkers by Allison Dunn Learn more: Deliberate Directions Think First
Can you scale your corporate impact without completely running yourself into the ground? In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Elaine Dinos, Founder of Kindred Lane, to unpack how to help leaders move past the exhausting cycle of over-extension and step into a more sustainable, aligned way of leading. Elaine is a newly certified B Corp founder and former partner at Korn Ferry with over a decade of experience guiding executive searches for legendary brands. After navigating her own "breakdown to breakthrough" career moment, she launched Kindred Lane to serve as a nature-backed sanctuary where leaders go to grow. In this deeply candid conversation, Elaine breaks down the core elements of a truly regenerative corporate culture and shares how she helps leaders make business purpose human-centric. Listeners will walk away with a fresh blueprint for balancing intense growth with personal sustainability. Upcoming Event: Kindred Lane is hosting a Regenerative Leadership Retreat in Serenbe, October 20-23! Check out their website for dates and registration details to focus on your personal and organizational impact. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about Kindred Lane at https://www.kindredlane.com Connect with Elaine Dinos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-dinos-4179a73/ Learn about B Local Georgia at https://blocalgeorgia.com/ Learn about Profitable Purpose Consulting at https://www.profitablepurposeconsulting.com/ CREDITS Theme Music
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2091: Christine Comaford explains how executive coaching can help leaders uncover blind spots, strengthen strategy, and build high-performing teams that thrive through change. She outlines seven clear signs that it's time to seek a coach and shows how the right guidance can improve culture, sales, leadership development, and long-term business growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/7signs/ Quotes to ponder: "Fear pushes people forward. Vision pulls people forward." "We want to be working on your business, not in your business." "If you get a coach, commit fully. Be all in!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making athletes work harder is one thing. Making athletes better is something else entirely — and Rustin Dodd draws that line clearly in this episode.In part two of JP Nerbun's conversation with Rustin Dodd and Elise Devlin of The Athletic's Peak section, the discussion moves from habits and rituals into the heart of transformational coaching. Elise covers Dan Quinn's player PowerPoint presentations, Lisa Bluder's deep-dive into understanding Caitlin Clark, and what Tara Vanderveer's lasting player relationships reveal about the longevity of great coaching. Rustin breaks down the energy cost of being a coach and why the coaches who last build support systems around themselves. The episode closes with John Harbaugh's accountability frame and why "shoot the ball" might be the most important thing a coach can say.For coaches who want to understand what separates the ones athletes call ten years later from the ones they just remember.Chapters(00:00) Intro: Studying Great Coaches(01:30) The Best Part of the Job(03:09) The Common Trait of Great Leaders(06:54) Getting to Know Your Players(10:10) Tough Conversations and Real Relationships(12:00) Who Would You Want to Be Coached By(13:57) Tom Izzo and the Power of Intensity(15:07) Who Would You Want as a Teammate(18:40) Jared McCain and the Inner Game of Tennis(19:47) The Origin of Executive Coaching(21:15) Sports and Business Culture Feed Each Other(22:25) What Coaches Do to Be at Their Best(24:09) Ownership as a Leadership Skill(24:56) Who Would You Invite to Dinner(29:36) Final Advice: Curiosity and Optimism(31:23) Shoot the Ball: Trust as a Coaching MetaphorTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."Being a coach that can get your players to work harder is easier than being a coach that can make them better. At the most basic level, it's giving people confidence."— Rustin Dodd"When you are losing a lot of energy and you have not a lot left, take what you do have left and give it to other people and it'll come back to you multiplied."— Elise Devlin"There's no better feeling than when your coach yells shoot it. I think about that as a metaphor — it's some level of trust, putting confidence in the person."— Rustin Dodd2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: Think about a player you know well enough to coach hard — and one you don't. What would it take to close that gap this week?Q2: When did you last own a bad day in front of your team? What did that cost you — and what did it build?1 Resource to Go DeeperThe Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy GallweyThe origin text for the entire executive coaching industry — referenced in this episode as foundational reading for understanding the inner life of an athlete. Jared McCain reads it. Steve Kerr coaches from it.Available on AmazonKey TakeawaysMaking Athletes Better Is Different from Making Them Work HarderThe Deeper You Know Your Athletes, the Better You Can Lead ThemTough Conversations Only Land When the Relationship Is RealCoaches Need a Support System TooOwnership Is a Leadership SkillCuriosity Is a Long-Term Coaching PracticeGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach — community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.
What sort of coach are you? Whether it's your marketing, how you describe yourself on your website, or applying for personal accreditation, we thought it might be useful to understand the term 'Executive Coaching'. In this episode we explore executive coaching from a couple of perspectives, what it entails and why you might want to engage with it as a title. Enjoy the podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast it would be great if you left us a review here or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Contact Details Find out about our Doctors' Transformational Coaching Diploma Connect with the hosts: Tom: www.linkedin.com/in/tomdillondoctorstranformationalcoachingdiploma/ Email: tomdillon@yourcoachingjourney.co.uk Helen: www.linkedin.com/in/helenleathers/ Email: helenleathers@yourcoachingjourney.co.uk Follow 'Your Coaching Journey' on Instagram or Linkedin: www.instagram.com/yourcoachingjourney/ www.linkedin.com/company/your-coaching-journey/ Do You Have a Question? From time to time we will have an episode where we answer listeners' questions about coaching. If you have a question, please send it to us using one of our email addresses above and you may get a mention in a future episode. (If you want to remain anonymous, that's absolutely fine, just let us know)
This episode features a conversation between Dr. Rupert Sheldrake and Professor Peter Hawkins. This discussion is part of a series that Peter will be doing with some of the major thinkers and writers of our time, focusing on the necessary evolution of human consciousness, for humans to be future-fit to live on this planet in a way that makes a net-positive contribution to the wider ecology. The series is being done jointly with: The Weekend University and the Renewal Foundation. Rupert is a biologist and author of more than 100 scientific papers and 15 books. Trained at Cambridge and Harvard, he is best known for his work on morphic resonance, as well as his explorations of consciousness, memory, and the nature of scientific inquiry.His most recent book is Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work, which explores how practices such as meditation, gratitude, pilgrimage, and connecting with nature can transform our lives. Peter is Emeritus Professor of Leadership at Henley Business School, founder of the Academy of Executive Coaching, and a leading authority on systemic leadership, coaching, and organizational transformation. His work integrates insights from psychology, systems thinking, ecology, and philosophy to help leaders navigate an increasingly complex world. His most recent book was: Beauty in Leadership and Coaching, which was published by Routeledge in 2025. In this conversation, they explore: — How morphic fields shape biological form and behavior through collective memory rather than genetic programming alone — Why Professor Sheldrake believes the laws of nature are more like evolving habits than eternal constants — The scientific evidence for telepathy, the sense of being stared at, and other phenomena beyond current materialist frameworks — How spiritual practices across traditions—from pilgrimage to gratitude—demonstrably improve health and wellbeing — Why the loss of ritual and connection to place has contributed to rising mental health challenges in Western societies — The relationship between consciousness, light, and vision that suggests our minds extend beyond our brains And more. You can learn more about Rupert's work at sheldrake.org and Peter's at https://renewalassociates.co.uk/. --- Interview Links: — Prof. Peter Hawkins' website - https://renewalassociates.co.uk — Rupert's website: http://sheldrake.org/ — Rupert's books: https://amzn.to/2Gbvijy
Jared Goralnick joins the GrowthReady Podcast with a deceptively simple definition of what it means to be growth ready: manage your energy and get clear on where you're going.Jared Goralnick has spent 15 years building products that help organizations find, develop, and grow talent. He was Head of Product at LinkedIn Recruiter and VP of Product at Upwork, Go1, and Articulate, and previously founded SET Consulting and VC-backed AwayFind. He now leads Your360 AI, using voice AI to make coaching-grade, interview-style 360 feedback accessible beyond the executive level.The conversation goes deep into something most leaders avoid until it's too late, feedback, not the vague “be more strategic” kind, but the kind that actually creates awareness, patterns, and a path forward.Jared shares why the most dangerous feedback problem isn't harsh criticism, it's being in the dark. And he breaks down what it takes to create the “door” for feedback to happen, how to make it useful, and why strengths deserve just as much attention as growth areas.If you're a leader, founder, or high performer who cares about sustainable growth, this episode will help you:Build a practical definition of growth readiness: energy + clarityUnderstand why effective doesn't mean being rightCreate a healthier relationship with feedback (giving and receiving)Turn vague feedback into something specific, usable, and actionableUse technology to support better leadership, without losing the human partConnect with JaredWebsite: https://your360.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goralnick/ Send us Fan MailSupport the showConnect with Steve MellorStay connected and keep growing with Steve:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellorBook Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.comSupport the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163Connect with GrowthReadyJoin the community and keep your growth journey going:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellorOfficial Website - https://growthready.com/----This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via ...
Why do high-performing men lose their identity in midlife? After 35 years on the front lines of emergency medicine and over 170,000 patients treated, Dr. Kenneth Ro stepped back and named something he was seeing repeatedly. The men coming through his ER weren't just breaking down physically. They were losing their identity, their edge, and their sense of purpose. In this conversation, Larry Olsen sits down with Dr. Ro to talk about what happens when a man's identity gets fused to his profession, and what to do about it before it costs him his health, his relationships, or his career. What you'll hear: • The Triple Caretaker Effect and why most men get the order wrong • Why "midlife crisis" is the wrong frame and what Dr. Ro calls a midlife inflection point • The Stephen Covey line that most leaders have heard but very few apply: climbing the ladder against the wrong wall • Dr. Ro on why silence is a bigger health risk factor than blood pressure or cholesterol • What happens when I've attached who I am to what I do? ABOUT DR. KENNETH RO Dr. Kenneth Ro is a double board certified emergency physician with 35+ years on the front lines of emergency medicine and over 170,000 patients treated. He is the author of Prime: How to Win the Second Half of Life and the founder of the Reclaim Method, a framework helping high-performing men in midlife rebuild their health, clarity, and confidence. Dr. Ro practices in Cypress, Texas. ABOUT LARRY OLSEN Larry Olsen is a Two-Time Vistage Speaker of the Year and Fortune 50/500 Executive Performance Advisor with 40+ years of client work at Toyota, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Harley-Davidson, Honda, American Airlines, State Farm, Frito Lay, Lexus, and Tropicana. He is the author of Get a Vision and Live It! and the founder of Performance Driven Neurology. IF THIS LANDED FOR YOU The next step is Larry's Brain Hacks Intensive. It is a guided practice that walks you through the foundational mindset shifts Larry teaches Fortune 500 executives. Brain Hacks Intensive: https://neuromindedcollective.com/brain-hacks-challenge CONNECT WITH LARRY Website: larryolsen.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/larry-r-olsen CONNECT WITH DR. KENNETH RO Website: kennethromd.com Book: Prime: How to Win the Second Half of Life (Amazon, search Ken Ro MD) SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE New episodes of the Brain Vault Podcast publish every other Wednesday. Yours in growth, Larry
After nearly three decades of public service, Shelby shares her experience navigating a Reduction in Force (RIF), the grief that follows career loss, and the challenge of rebuilding professional identity after an unexpected transition.In this candid coaching conversation, Belinda and Shelby explore what it means to process professional grief, move forward without bitterness, and build confidence in the face of uncertainty.They discuss leadership during difficult seasons, the importance of community, and why resilience often begins by remembering the challenges you've already survived.In this episode:Professional grief and career lossLeadership during personal transitionRebuilding confidence after a layoffIdentity shifts and reinventionCoaching, therapy, and resilienceFaith, community, and healingMoving from reflection to actionIf you're navigating a career transition, organizational change, retirement, or an unexpected life pivot, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement for the road ahead.--------------------Our company, Grounded and Global Advisory, is pleased to offer a quarterly advisory retainer. For $275 per month (billed quarterly, with the option to renew each quarter), you'll receive:One 60-minute coaching session per monthPriority access to our calendarOne annual 90-minute strategic intensiveThis offer is for the person who knows what good advisory support feels like and doesn't want to lose it. Spots are limited. If you're interested, email us directly at hello@stirringsuccess.com, and we'll be in touch.Send us a comment!Support the showWe publish new episodes every other Wednesday.Subscribe to the Leadership Tea PodcastSubscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube!Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights.
Most women think confidence comes from achievement. What if true confidence comes from knowing yourself? In this empowering episode of The Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant Show, Rebecca Whitman sits down with executive coach Beverly Jurenko to explore how self-awareness can become your greatest leadership advantage. With an extraordinary career spanning private equity, investment banking, global leadership, and executive coaching, Beverly shares how the Enneagram can help you uncover blind spots, strengthen relationships, increase influence, and lead with greater confidence and ease. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, professional, or simply someone seeking more clarity and alignment, this conversation will help you stop spinning and start leading from your center. In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ What the Enneagram is and why it's different from other personality assessments ✨ How understanding your type can accelerate personal and professional growth ✨ The surprising connection between figure skating and finding your center ✨ Why high achievers often lose themselves in success ✨ How self-awareness strengthens executive presence and influence ✨ Common blind spots that hold leaders back ✨ Practical tools to stay grounded during stressful seasons ✨ How women can lead with more confidence without sacrificing authenticity ✨ The role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership ✨ Daily habits that create greater clarity, connection, and impact Beverly also shares insights on navigating major life transitions, leading through uncertainty, and why the most effective leaders aren't necessarily the loudest—they're the most centered. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of your next step, this episode offers a powerful roadmap back to your authentic leadership. Connect with Beverly Jurenko: Special Listener Offer: Enneagram Basic Assessment + One-Hour Debrief for $100 Book Here: https://beverlycoaching.as.me/enneagram-basic Connect with Rebecca Whitman: Website: rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com Instagram: @rebeccaewhitman Listen to more episodes of The Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant Show and discover how to create success, love, health, and happiness without burnout. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who is ready to lead from a place of confidence, clarity, and abundance. #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #Enneagram #SelfAwareness #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #AuthenticLeadership #ConfidenceBuilding #BalancedBeautifulAbundant ✨ CONNECT WITH REBECCA ✨
Send us Fan MailYour strategy is solid. Your offer is dialed in. But something inside your growing team is quietly fracturing, and if you can't name it, you can't fix it.In this episode, I sit down with Jenni Catron, bestselling author, speaker, and culture strategist, and founder and CEO of the 4Sight Group, who has spent over 20 years helping leaders in corporate, nonprofit, and ministry environments build the one thing that determines whether everything else works: a real team culture system.Jenni unpacks why the pressure of growth exposes every clarity gap your organization has, and why culture left to chance will always drift toward dysfunction. She shares her five-phase culture framework, the counterintuitive power of building a cross-functional culture team, and why the Gallup data is unambiguous: when your team culture system is healthy, every metric you care about goes the right direction.If you've been putting culture on the back burner while you chase revenue, this episode is your course correction.Books MentionedThe Four Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership by Jenni CatronCulture Matters by Jenni Catron (USA Today Bestseller)Just Lead by Jenni Catron Connect with Jenni and start with her free Culture Blind Spots Assessment at get4sight.com. It's right at the top of the page and will give you immediate clarity on where your culture may have gaps. You can also find her at @JenniCatron across all social platforms, and I highly recommend her podcast as well.Check out Dr. William Attaway's new show, The Appreciation at Work Podcast! Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.Connect with Dr. William Attaway:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube
We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail!The 5-Step Transformation Framework That Turns Your Biggest Leadership Gap Into Your Greatest StrengthAbout This Episode:After 25 years in corporate America as VP, Chief Knowledge Officer, global team leader, Bernadette Boas was fired and labeled a tyrant. What she built out of that experience is a proven, five-step leadership transformation framework she has since used with 400+ executives across SMB - Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations.This episode is for the manager who is still in the seat, not facing termination, but feeling the gap between the leader they are today and the leader they know they are capable of being. That gap is showing up in your team, your results, and the exhaustion of performing a version of leadership that doesn't actually feel like you.Bernadette walks you through every step of her Shift to Riches Formula — Discover, Confront, Shed, Create, and Accelerate, and gives you three specific actions to begin your own transformation today. What You'll Learn• Why the gap between the manager you are and the leader you want to be starts on the inside, not in your title or your org chart• How to identify the fears, insecurities, and ego-driven behaviors quietly costing you trust and results• The 5-Step Shift to Riches Formula — Discover, Confront, Shed, Create, Accelerateand how to apply each step immediately• Why building new goals without confronting old patterns is performance, not transformation• The three requirements for sustaining leadership change when organizational chaos pulls you back• Three actions to take today, not next week, to begin your own leadership shift Key Quote"The leader you are today was shaped by the fear you chose not to confront. The leader you're meant to be is waiting on the other side of that work." — Bernadette Boas The 5-Step Shift to Riches Formula• Step 1 — Discover: Who you are, who you want to be, and what internal fears and insecurities are getting in the way• Step 2 — Confront: Looking directly and honestly at what you discovered — without rationalization, blame, or shame• Step 3 — Shed: Releasing the behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that are no longer serving your leadership• Step 4 — Create: Building new behaviors, a new leadership identity, and new goals grounded in who you are choosing to become• Step 5 — Accelerate: Sustaining the transformation through iteration, accountability, and continued investment in your growth Your Three Actions From This Episode1. Name your dominant internal fear or insecurity — fear, ego, self-doubt, imposter syndrome. Write it down. That is your Discover work.2. Identify one behavior to shed — just one — that is showing up in your leadership and costing you trust, impact, or peace. Name it.3. Write one sentence about the leader you are choosing to create. Not the leader your organization needs. The one you want to be. That sentence is your north star.Resources & LinksFree Leadership Gap Diagnostic: balloffirecoaching.com/opt-inBook a Discovery Call with Bernadette: coachmebernadette.com/discoverycallWatch on YouTube: youtube.com/@ShedtheCorpBitchTVBernadette's Website: balloffirecoaching.comPodcast Page: balloffirecoaching.com/podcast About Bernadette BoasBernadette Boas is an Executive Coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Ball of Fire Coaching. A former Global VP and Chief Knowledge Officer, she has coached 400+ executives across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations over 16 years. She is the author of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, published in 2011, and is currently authoring its sequel — Shift to Riches: The Guide to Your Success.Support the show
Coaching hat ein Imageproblem. Zu viele Leute mit Instagram-Zertifikat, zu viele leere Versprechen. Aber Ragnhild Struß macht das seit 2003 und ist gerade über ein Jahr ausgebucht. David hat selbst einen ganzen Tag Intensivcoaching bei ihr gemacht. Was das ausgelöst hat und was echtes Coaching von der Selbstoptimierungs-Bubble unterscheidet, besprechen die beiden hier.
In this insightful episode of The Health and Wellness Coach Journal, Dr. Jessica Singh speaks with Gina Martin, PCC, an Executive Coach, Consultant, and Director of Executive Coaching & Leadership Development at Leap Academy. Her work has been recognized with the Gold Stevie Award for Mentor and Coach of the Year, and she is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council with advanced certifications in Hogan and DiSC. Gina is also the founder of Own Your Next, a nonprofit that supports high-achieving women as they rebuild confidence, identity, and their careers after cancer. Gina shares her journey from corporate leadership to coaching, spanning more than 25 years of leading in high-pressure organizations such as Victoria's Secret, GUESS, and Gap. She reflects on the transitions that shaped her life, from arriving in the United States at age 18 with $300, a toddler, and no English, to becoming a single mother, building a successful career, and later navigating a stage-three breast cancer diagnosis. Gina speaks candidly about advocating for herself when her intuition told her something was wrong, even after two mammograms came back clear. She shares what treatment required of her physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, physical therapy, and the difficult but necessary decision to slow down. Together, Dr. Singh and Gina explore what healing can ask of high achievers, why self-compassion becomes essential during profound change, and how coaching helped Gina stay present through uncertainty. Gina also shares how cancer reshaped her identity, values, confidence, and professional path as she rebuilt her coaching career with more alignment, presence, and purpose. The conversation also offers meaningful guidance for coaches who are finding their way, building a business, or learning to value their lived experience. Gina reminds coaches that they are more than a certification and that their story, resilience, and voice are part of what they bring to the coaching relationship. For detailed show notes, resources, and information to connect with Gina Martin, PCC, visit: https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/blog/redefining-life-after-cancer-gina-martin-on-healing-high-achievement-and-rebuilding-her-coaching-career To be notified of new episodes, subscribe here: https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/stay-connected Timestamps: Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Own Your Next Timestamps 0 - Introduction 2:50 - Gina Martin's Journey: From Corporate Leadership to Coaching and Life After Cancer 8:10 - The Courage to Pause as a High Achiever: Healing, Recovery, and Self-Compassion 19:38 - Rebuilding from the Inside Out: Reshaping Identity, Confidence, and Career 25:03 - Words of Wisdom for Coaches: Owning Your Worth and Sharing Your Voice 35:39 - Takeaways
St. Paul Area Chamber President & CEO B. Kyle brings a unique perspective to her role as a leader for over 1700 Twin Cities companies. A veteran Army officer and mother who worked her way up from an admin to leadership roles in the private sector, her focus is always on servant leadership. In this download, she shares her inspirational life journey with Kathy & Dardy, and also explains why she fired, and subsequently rehired Kathy!Connect with Versique
Send us Fan MailNAVIGATING THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Episode 274 | Lead With Clarity: Burnout, Cultural Intelligence, and the Strategy Every Leader NeedsWhat happens to your customers when the leader serving them is running on empty? In this episode, Yanique Grant sits down with Dr. Kerriann M. Peart, organizational psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Island Rooted Co., for a conversation that connects leadership well-being directly to customer experience outcomes.Dr. Peart brings over 20 years of experience in organizational psychology, public health, and executive coaching, and her work challenges the idea that high performance should come at the expense of people. Drawing on her own journey as a Caribbean woman who navigated three cycles of burnout while building her consulting practice in corporate America, she offers leaders a grounded, practical framework for leading with clarity, cultural intelligence, and personal strategy.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODEHow burned-out leaders show up to customers in three distinct patterns, and which one is the rarest and most powerfulWhy happy employees are defined by competence AND capacity, and how both translate directly to the customer experienceHow the anchored bias of "this is how we have always done it" is damaging customer interactions in Caribbean businessesThe difference between a growth mindset and an agile mindset, and why leaders in culturally diverse environments need the latterWhy humble leaders go further and last longer than those who demand to be followedThe one personal strategy shift that will change how customer experience professionals show up, even on their hardest daysBOOKS MENTIONEDThe Prophet by Kahlil GibranThe 48 Laws of Power by Robert GreeneThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleCONNECT WITH DR. PEARTLinkedIn: Search Kerriann PeartWebsite: peartconsulting.orgFOLLOW NAVIGATING THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCEX: @NavigatingCXFacebook: Navigating the Customer Experience CommunityLinkedIn: Yanique GrantWebsite: yaniquegrant.com/podcasts
What if leadership isn't something you earn, but something you were born with, waiting to be fully expressed? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nancy OKeefe on her new book Lead with Your Light: Individual Empowerment, Influence, and Impact with Human Design. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comNancy OKeefe is a Certified Human Design Business and Leadership Coach, who guides women entrepreneurs in impactful service businesses to make a bigger difference by leveraging their Human Design. She helps her clients peel back the layers of who they have been taught to be and how they have been conditioned to do business so they can awaken their business genius, embrace their authenticity, step into their leadership, and naturally attract their right clients so they can build an abundant & sustainable business they love. Nancy is a bestselling author, an expert columnist for Aspire Magazine, a certified Executive Coach from the College of Executive Coaching and holds an MBA from Babson College in Entrepreneurship. https://nancyokeefecoaching.com To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Will Moreland.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Will Moreland.
What you'll learn in this episode: ● The key difference between leading and managing ● How your words can carry more weight than you realize ● Why great leaders attract people seeking guidance ● How to empower your team through influence, not authority ● The mindset shift that transforms management into leadership
Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about how to build the confidence needed to advance your career, overcome self-doubt, and achieve your business goals. Andrew is a Confidence & Transformation Coach who empowers professionals, founders, and senior leaders to break through self-doubt, unlock leadership confidence, and create meaningful personal and career growth. With a motivational yet methodical coaching approach, he combines mindset reflection, behavioural shifts, and confidence building through action to help clients move beyond imposter syndrome and step into their full potential.With a professional background in IT and digital transformation, he brings a unique blend of structured thinking and person focused development to coaching. A balanced approach that allows each client to gain both the mindset and practical strategies they need to navigate career progression, leadership challenges, and high-pressure environments with clarity and confidence.Working across startups and corporate environments, he is passionate about helping individuals develop authentic confidence, strengthen communication, and build the motivation needed to lead themselves and others effectively. Testimonials show he is known for creating a supportive, energising, and results-focused coaching experience, he helps clients turn uncertainty into action and ambition into achievable outcomes.Alongside professional coaching, Andrew is committed to community impact and youth development, volunteering as a mentor/coach through organisations including SAYes, Yes Futures and The Diana Award, supporting young people in building resilience, confidence, and future aspirations.Qualified in Life Coaching, Corporate & Executive Coaching, he brings an inspiring and relatable voice to conversations around confidence, leadership, mindset, and transformation.Connect with Andrew Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-s-williams/https://www.instagram.com/intrinsic_andrew/https://intrinsic-confidence.com/Grab the freebie here: Email 'AUDIT' to andrew@intrinsic-confidence.com to receive actionable intrinsic career review===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/
Send us Fan MailManny Piñeiro is a certified executive coach and professional speaker who is skilled in leadership and character development at all levels of management. He is also on the USO Board of Governors and the President and Founder of MAKING TIME COUNT, LLC which focuses on making the most of our humanity count every second, through human involvement and meaningful change for C-Suite Executives and their employees. Manny is an extreme advocate of transitioning military members to seek their highest potential both in and out of uniform, while identifying and anticipating common struggles for veterans coming out of active duty.-Quick Episode Summary:Manny Pineiro discuss leadership, family, values, and making time count.-
What does it actually look like to lead people through a crisis — not just manage operations, but truly show up for the humans involved? In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, host Céline Williams sits down with Tracy Nolan, a Fortune 50 Senior Executive and global Board Leader with deep expertise in regulated industries, including healthcare and telecommunications. Tracy has led through it all: the closure of 27 retail stores as the last executive standing, being on a plane landing at Newark on the morning of 9/11 while working for Verizon, and managing 14,000 Sprint employees through both COVID-19 and a simultaneous merger with T-Mobile. Her philosophy? Jump in (beyond the operational checklist, beyond what the job description says), and treat your people the way you'd want to be treated. In this conversation, Tracy shares: - Why most leaders fail at crisis communication (and what to do instead) - How she ran "no-canned-questions" listening sessions that changed the way her teams trusted her - The "CEO for a day" roundtable method she uses to stay connected to frontline reality - Why feedback is a gift, regardless of your title - A powerful trust exercise every leader should do with their team today If you're a leader, executive, or manager who wants to build an organization that can not only survive a crisis but thrive through one, this episode is essential listening. — Tracy Nolan is a Fortune 50 senior executive and global board leader with deep experience in regulated industries, including healthcare and telecommunications. She has overseen $6B+ in P&L's, led multi-billion dollar revenue transformations, and delivered sustainable value through M&A integrations, operating models redesigns, and risk-managed expansion. Tracy currently serves as Senior Vice President, where she leads the Insurance sales organization and distribution strategy. Tracy has recently been named to the 50/50 Women to Watch for Boards list and serves as the Board Secretary for Dress for Success Worldwide. She is an advocate dedicated to "Inspiring Leaders to Lift while they Climb." Connect with Tracy: tracynolan.com | LinkedIn: Tracy E. Nolan
Episode SummaryJoel Casse spent over two decades inside large global organisations — most recently as Nokia's Global Head of Leadership Development — watching senior teams up close. What he found wasn't a talent problem. It was a behaviour problem: packed agendas with no room for the team itself, leaders competing to showcase expertise rather than build on each other, and decisions perpetually kicked offline.The conversation explores why this happens — egos, function-first loyalty, a bias for action that keeps teams stuck above what Roger Harrison calls the "waterline" — and what actually shifts things. Joel's tool is the balcony move: stepping out of the discussion to name what he observes. One quiet observation ("I've counted eight 'let's take it offline' in 20 minutes") became a two-hour conversation about how that team made decisions. Slow to go fast.Key Themes & TakeawaysMost senior teams debate (I'm right, you're wrong) rather than dialogue (let's understand each other) — and almost never ask genuine questionsThe waterline model: teams focus on task and content; relationships and process stay hidden until something breaksThe SPQA framework: Situation → Problem → Question → Answer. The mistake is jumping straight from problem to answer"Let's take it offline" is a red flag — it means the conditions for real decisions don't exist in the roomIrritating behaviours go unchallenged because peers won't hold each other accountable and leaders see it as babysittingThe balcony move — stepping back to name what you observe — is the most underused act in senior team leadershipWhen senior leaders change, it trickles down: their direct reports start doing check-ins, calling out patterns, working the same wayThree Reasons to ListenListen if your leadership team meetings feel busy but never quite land anywhere. Joel names exactly what's happening — and why the smartest people in the room are often the ones causing it.Listen if you've ever sat in a meeting counting how many times someone said "let's take it offline." There's a two-hour conversation hiding in that habit.Listen if you want one thing to do differently as a leader or coach. The balcony-and-dance move is simple, and Joel has watched it ripple from the C-suite all the way down.Notable Quotes"When a leader is doing 80% of the talking, there's a fair chance that the team isn't doing well. They're not learning." — Joel Casse"Teams tend to be a collection of people — not necessarily having a common goal with interdependency and a common fate. If you fail, well, that's your problem." — Joel Casse"Leadership is your main course. It hass become the side dish — or a tiny pot of condiment you don't even have to have." — Dan HammondJoel's bioJoel Casse is an executive coach and leadership architect with over 20 years of experience developing leaders and teams in global, matrixed organisations. Based in Munich, he has spent the majority of his career at Nokia, where he coaches executive teams and directs high-potential programs. Before Nokia, he worked at Novartis. He has worked with CEOs, Presidents, and VPs and their leadership teams on topics ranging from succession discussions to strategic off-sites to cross-team collaborations. He has led company-wide leadership frameworks, overseen flagship executive programs, and guided multiple leaders to C-suite promotions. Joel also teaches at Duke CE and Emeritus Business School, delivering executive interventions for companies in retail, banking, insurance, and IT. He holds an ILM 7 Executive Coaching accreditation and co-authored the book “Leadership for a New World.”
What if the only real limit is the story your brain keeps accepting? Kyle and Brent Pease — co-founders of the Kyle Pease Foundation and veteran Ironman competitors — have completed over 150 races together, including multiple Ironman events, with Kyle racing from his wheelchair. But this isn't a story about disability. It's about what becomes available when you decide to see possibility where others see a ceiling. In this episode, Kyle and Brent share how a single question — can people in wheelchairs do an Ironman? — launched a movement that helped over 170 athletes cross more than 1,300 finish lines in one year alone. If you want to lead at a higher level, perform with more grit, and discover what you're actually capable of, this conversation will rewire the way you see your own limits. ABOUT LARRY OLSEN Larry Olsen is a Two-Time Vistage Speaker of the Year and Fortune 50/500 Executive Performance Advisor with 40+ years of client work at Toyota, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Harley-Davidson, Honda, American Airlines, State Farm, Frito Lay, Lexus, and Tropicana. He is the author of Get a Vision and Live It! and the founder of Performance Driven Neurology, the methodology combining cognitive psychology and neuroscience for C-suite leadership. ABOUT KYLE AND BRENT PEASE Kyle and Brent Pease are brothers, co-founders of the Kyle Pease Foundation, and one of the most decorated inclusive endurance duos in the world. Kyle, who has cerebral palsy and has used a wheelchair for 41 years, is an Ironman finisher and the face of a 15-year movement that is redefining what inclusion looks like in endurance sports. Learn more about the Kyle Pease Foundation at kylepeasefoundation.org. READY TO START YOUR OWN BRAIN HACKS PRACTICE? If something Kyle, Brent, or Larry said landed for you in this episode, the next step is the Brain Hacks Intensive. It is a guided practice that walks you through the foundational mindset shifts behind the Performance Driven Neurology methodology, the same shifts Larry teaches Fortune 500 executives and the same principles Kyle and Brent have lived out for 15 years. Brain Hacks Intensive: https://neuromindedcollective.com/brain-hacks-challenge CONNECT WITH LARRY Website: larryolsen.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/larry-r-olsen CONNECT WITH KYLE AND BRENT Website: kylepeasefoundation.org
Send us Fan MailIn this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick tackles a problem that's quietly wrecking our society, our homes, and our boardrooms: the inability to hold two truths at the same time. From Memorial Day to the boardroom to your marriage, he breaks down how binary thinking masquerades as conviction while quietly destroying wisdom, trust, and culture.You'll hear why being “for” or “against” everything isn't strength, it's rigidity — and how real leaders learn to sit in tension, honor complexity, and still make clear decisions. Josh then walks through six practical disciplines you can start using this week to build the muscle of holding two truths without folding under pressure.If you're a leader at work, at home, or in your community, this episode will challenge how you think, how you decide, and how you show up when things get complex.
In this episode of Crime and the Courtroom, John Collins reflects on recent presentations at the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Symposium and the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners conference before turning his attention to the central themes of his new book, "Valid Comparisons: The Forensic and Judicial Examination of Stochastic Patterns." Collins examines how misunderstandings surrounding the 1993 Daubert decision shaped decades of debate within forensic science and contributed to what he describes as the "Daubert contagion"—a movement that fostered excessive doubt about the scientific foundations of many forensic disciplines. Drawing on his experience as a forensic scientist, laboratory director, and expert witness, Collins argues that pattern comparison disciplines such as firearm identification, toolmark examination, and latent print analysis remain scientifically valid despite their perception as being highly interpretive. He challenges the notion that instrument-based disciplines are somehow free from subjectivity, emphasizing that all scientific conclusions require interpretation and professional judgment. The episode offers a thoughtful discussion of scientific validity, expert testimony, error, confidence, and the continuing role of forensic science in helping courts answer difficult questions in the pursuit of justice. Season: 6 Episode: 113 Duration: 1:00:24 YOUTUBE CHANNELS Main Podcast Channel Highlights Channel REFERENCED RESOURCES None ABOUT YOUR HOST John Morrey Collins is a leadership and expertise coach specializing in working with clients in authoritative, high-stakes occupations, but with a primary emphasis on serving leaders, professionals, and organizations that support our complicated systems of criminal and civil justice. John started his private practice, Critical Victories, in 2013 after retiring his award-winning, 20-year career as a forensic laboratory scientist and executive administrator, having served as the Director of Forensic Science for the State of Michigan. His forensic technical expertise was in the examination and testing of firearms and firearm-related evidence, having provided expert courtroom testimony in approximately 130 criminal trials, including death penalty cases and Daubert hearings. John is also the author of three books on forensic science and criminal justice reform. In 2022, he released his fourth book, "The New Superior – A Better Way to Be the One in Charge," which is available in print and audio. John's many career highlights include his part in the forensic investigation of the Atlanta serial bombings, which included the bombing of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, as well as his 2013 participation in a historic meeting with the US Attorney General and other firearm experts to discuss the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. John has a master's degree in organizational management and is formally certified as a Senior HR Professional by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In 2012, John was trained as a professional coach by the College of Executive Coaching, and he became certified as a Gallup Strengths Coach in 2022. He lives and works near Detroit, Michigan. For more books and other information, please visit www.criticalvictories.com.
In this episode of Leadership Tea, Shelby and Belinda sit down with Kahana Samms, founder of Good Spirit Cafe, to discuss reinvention, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building community after uncertainty.After years working in federal IT and cybersecurity, Kahana found herself navigating furloughs, layoffs, and major life transitions, prompting her to rethink stability, purpose, and what it truly means to build a meaningful life. Together, they discuss:Entrepreneurship and sacrificeBuilding a “third space” for healing and connectionThe emotional realities of starting overLeadership, energy, and authenticityCreativity as a pathway to purposeWhy community-centered spaces matter now more than everThis conversation is grounding, inspiring, and honest, especially for anyone navigating transition or building something from the heart.--------------------Our company, Grounded and Global Advisory, is pleased to offer a quarterly advisory retainer. For $275 per month (billed quarterly, with the option to renew each quarter), you'll receive:One 60-minute coaching session per monthPriority access to our calendarOne annual 90-minute strategic intensiveThis offer is for the person who knows what good advisory support feels like and doesn't want to lose it. Spots are limited. If you're interested, email us directly at hello@stirringsuccess.com, and we'll be in touch.Send us a comment!Support the showWe publish new episodes every other Wednesday.Subscribe to the Leadership Tea PodcastSubscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube!Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights.
Why “easy to work with” can become a leadership liability How small acts of avoidance create cultural drift The hidden relationship between accountability and trust Why high performers notice inconsistent standards first How unclear expectations frustrate teams over time The concept of “autopilot leadership” from Think First Learned helplessness and what it does to workplace culture The difference between Firefighter leadership and Architect leadership Why avoiding hard conversations creates bigger problems later A practical question leaders should ask themselves regularly:“Am I protecting this relationship, or avoiding discomfort?” How deliberate leaders create clarity without sacrificing compassion Why strong cultures are built through consistency, honesty, and accountability Think First
In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour breaks down what separates average leadership from elite leadership through what he calls the 7 Pillars of the Elite Leader. Mike explains why most leadership breakdowns do not start externally—they start internally. While many organizations focus heavily on tactical leadership skills, Mike argues that sustainable leadership growth begins with self-awareness, emotional regulation, adaptability, and the ability to lead consistently under pressure. Throughout the episode, he walks through 7 critical leadership capacities that directly shape culture, execution, communication, and organizational trust. He explores why leaders must continually evolve as their responsibilities grow, how leadership behavior silently teaches organizations what to normalize, and why burnout, inconsistency, and team disengagement are often symptoms of deeper leadership gaps upstream. Mike also discusses: Why emotional intelligence remains one of the most important leadership competencies How leadership blind spots derail otherwise capable executives The connection between leader behavior and organizational culture Why elite leaders focus on multiplying leaders instead of creating followers How systems thinking helps leaders break down silos and improve organizational alignment The importance of managing leadership energy, not just time Why consistency builds trust faster than charisma One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: elite leadership is not about doing more—it is about becoming the kind of leader who can create more clarity, and develop stronger people around them. Whether you lead a hospital, a department, a frontline team, or your family at home, this episode offers a practical framework for strengthening your leadership influence and building organizations that operate with greater alignment, trust, and resilience. If you found this episode valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star review and share it with another leader. For questions or to continue the conversation, reach out to Mike at Mike@harbourresources.com.
Have you ever done everything "right", followed the plan, built the skills, put in the work, and still found yourself burned out, stuck, and wondering what went wrong? That's exactly where Susan Glusica found herself. Signs of career misalignment are often hardest to see in the people who appear the most successful on the outside. After 20 years on Wall Street at firms like Goldman Sachs, Reuters, and Guardian, Susan understood money better than almost anyone. And yet — despite checking every box — she ended up in bankruptcy, drowning in shame and a pattern she couldn't see her way out of. In this episode, Blake sits down with Susan to unpack what happens when highly capable people keep pushing through frustration, burnout, and misalignment without addressing the real root cause — and what finally changes when they do. Episode Highlights The Hidden Signs of Career Misalignment [03:46] – The "crisis of legacy": when success stops feeling meaningful [06:30] – Why the most capable people often miss misalignment the longest [09:20] – How self-reliance quietly becomes a trap From Wall Street to Bankruptcy [13:00] – Excited, not terrified: why her transition felt right ( until it didn't) [18:37] – Doing all the things right while something underneath was off [20:43] – What was actually happening day to day when it all fell apart Why Highly Capable People Stay Stuck Longer [26:07] – Whisper, knock, bang and the house comes down [28:10] – The shame of "I should have known better" [32:39] – How strength and resilience become the very thing keeping you stuck The Turning Point: Asking for Help [36:01] – Discovering your Unique Fingerprint for Success™ [40:43] – How desperation cracked open the willingness to receive [43:05] – What changes when you stop coming from a place of fear Rebuilding a Life That Feels Aligned [46:38] – Why courage isn't forced, it comes through the heart [50:04] – Trusting your inner compass even when it makes no sense [51:35] – What becomes possible when you stop solving the wrong problem Powerful Quotes "I would wake up with my stomach in knots every single day. That's not a good way to live." – Susan Glusica "The signs of misalignment are always there. It's how we're interpreting them that changes everything." – Blake Schofield "Nothing is easier than fully expressing your God-given innate talents in exchange for equal money for the betterment of humanity." – Susan Glusica "It is the ways that we guilt and shame ourselves that keep us trapped, that keep us from seeking help, that keep us from recognizing that what's happening to us is not about our worth or our value." – Blake Schofield Connect with Susan Glusica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanglusica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyenergymastery/ Resources Mentioned Let's explore what's possible for your team: If your company is investing in burnout, wellness or adaptability initiatives, but seeing rising burnout, disengagement, or retention risk, it may be time to address the root cause. We identify & diagnose organizational risk - surfacing the key drivers of burnout, leadership capacity and adaptability strains impacting your team; reduce leadership attrition, disengagement and preventable turnover; equip your leaders with the skills to increase their productivity & lead effectively during pressure and uncertainty. Explore Workshops, Leadership Capacity Risk Assessments, Leadership Development or Consulting at https://impactwithease.com/corporate-training-consulting/ Executive Coaching: For founders, executives, and senior leaders who are successful but feeling drained, stagnant, or uncertain about their next step. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone. Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply! Discover what is driving your burnout: In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type
200 episodes. 31 countries. Hundreds of conversations with high-performing leaders, 200 episodes. 31 countries. Hundreds of conversations with high-performing leaders, executives, coaches, and entrepreneurs from around the globe. In this milestone episode of the Brain Vault Podcast, Larry Olsen sits down with his wife of 28 years and COO Diane Olsen to reflect on the journey, the biggest lessons learned, and the mindset shifts that create lasting transformation. Together, they unpack what it really takes to move from autopilot to intentional leadership, why presence and curiosity outperform fear-based habits, and how to lead yourself and others with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. If you're ready to stop reacting and start leading at a higher level, this episode is for you. About Larry Larry Olsen is a Fortune 50/500 Executive Performance Advisor and creator of Performance Driven Neurology™, a methodology that combines neuroscience and cognitive psychology to help C-suite leaders think and perform at their highest level. A Two-Time Vistage Speaker of the Year, Larry has spent 40+ years working with leadership teams at Toyota, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Harley-Davidson, Honda, American Airlines, State Farm, Lexus, Tropicana, and other global organizations. The Brain Vault Podcast reaches listeners across 31 countries. About Diane Diane Olsen is the COO of the organization and Larry's wife and business partner of 30 years. She has been involved with every Brain Vault Podcast episode since the beginning. This is the first time she has hosted the show.
You're delivering at a high level but your influence isn't keeping pace. In this episode Jill Griffin breaks down the thinking patterns that keep high performers stuck and how to shift into strategic leadership that actually advances your career.What you'll learn: The hidden pattern that keeps you overperforming but under-recognized Why effort doesn't translate into influence at senior levels How to shift from execution to strategic leadership in real timeSupport the showJill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what's nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical
Why the most damaging leadership problems are rarely the loudest How small tolerated behaviors become cultural standards The hidden cost of waiting too long to address issues Understanding “thinking debt” and how it compounds over time Why reactive leadership narrows long-term vision The difference between Firefighter mode and Architect mode How disengagement and resentment quietly build inside organizations A powerful leadership reframe: “What happens if this pattern continues for another year?” Why systems, not isolated incidents, shape organizational culture How deliberate leaders identify and address problems early before they escalate Reflection questions to help leaders identify their own “slow burn” issues Why resilient cultures are built through consistent, intentional leadership Think First
The most surprising leadership insights may not be found where you'd expect… In this episode, Céline sits down with Philip Atkinson, an organizational coach and beekeeper who has spent his career helping leaders around the world become better humans with better skills. Philip is also the author of Bee Wise: 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive, a beautifully written book structured across the four seasons, blending the science of bees with the very human challenges of leading an organization. Philip and Céline explore why leadership is still so often rooted in command-and-control thinking – a model built for industrial-era machines, not the living, breathing organizations of today. They dig into what it really means to lead without having all the answers, why "busy" has become a dangerous badge of honor, and how slowing down to sense your environment (the way a beekeeper reads a hive before lifting the lid) can change the quality of every conversation and decision you make. They also get into the often-broken world of feedback: why so many leaders give it wrong, why the simple question "is now a good time?" is a game-changer, and how the bees' famous waggle dance is actually a masterclass in clear, consistent, repeated communication inside a noisy system. If you're navigating constant change, holding your team together, and trying to lead well without pretending you have all the answers, this conversation is for you. Philip's message is simple and grounding: everyone deserves to be led well, and being a good leader starts with being a good human. Bee Wise is available wherever you purchase books, with all proceeds going to Bees for Development, a charity supporting families in developing countries through sustainable beekeeping businesses. Learn more at beewisebook.com. Connect with Philip on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/philipatkinsonhivelogic.
We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail!Your calendar isn't a time problem. It's a leadership leverage problem.In this solo episode, executive leadership coach Bernadette Boas introduces the TIMER Leadership Framework — a five-phase operating system designed for leaders who re ready to stop surviving their schedule and start leading with intention. What you'll learn: Why 63% of professionals are burning out from lack of protected thinking time How to shift from time manager to attention manager The 3-day audit that exposes your biggest time leaks How to design your ideal week around your golden hours Why only 19% of managers delegate well and the 4-step map to fix it How AI is creating "atrophied reasoning" in leadership teams The re-energizing habits that sustain high performance If you've ever said "I just don't have enough time" — this episode will change how you think about that. Key Timestamps[00:00] — Opening: Is your calendar reflecting your priorities or someone else's?[00:02] — Introducing the TIMER Leadership Framework[00:04] — The 4 leadership observations shaping time in 2026[00:08] — The delegation gap: only 19% of managers delegate effectively[00:11] — The reframe: from time manager to attention manager[00:15] — T: Track Your Time — the 3-day audit and time leaks[00:25] — I: Intentional Design — building your ideal week[00:38] — Your productivity profile and golden hours[00:45] — M: Master Your Focus — the timer method and distraction scheduling[00:50] — E: Empower Through Delegation — the leadership leverage problem[00:52] — Assigning an hourly value to your leadership work[00:55] — Building your delegation map and cross-training your team[00:57] — R: Re-energize — why this is the phase most leaders skip[01:03] — The 5 implementation steps to start this week[01:07] — Closing: Become a powerhouse TIMER leaderResources & Links MentionedLaura Vanderkam — Big Time (2026, most talked-about leadership book)Barry O'Reilly — Leadership research on "atrophied reasoning" (Fortune 1000 CEOs)DDI — Global Leadership Forecast 2026 (delegation gap statistics)2026 South by Southwest Leadership Survey (fragmented schedule research)MIT Research — Over-reliance on automated decision toolsCraig Groeschel — The principle of subtractionSubscribe & FollowIf this episode gave you a framework you can actually use, subscribe to Shedding the Corporate Bitch on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, and share it with a leader on your team who needs to hear it. You don't have to figure out the leadership complexity of 2026 alone. New episodes every week.
If you've ever:questioned your career pathstruggled with burnout or self-doubtfelt disconnected from yourselfwondered whether it's “too late” to start overwanted to trust your intuition more deeply…this conversation offers practical wisdom and emotional insight to help you reconnect with your own inner compass.Stephanie Peirolo is an author, executive coach, speaker, and host of the Bad Boss Brief. Her work focuses on intentional living, leadership, spiritual practice, personal transformation, and navigating major life decisions with authenticity and courage.Stephanie shares insights from her book, The Saint and the Drunk: A Guide to Making the Big Decisions of Your Life, exploring how many of us make decisions based solely on logic, cultural conditioning, and inherited narratives instead of listening to the wisdom of our bodies and authentic selves.Key Points:how somatic wisdom helps guide life decisionswhy leaders need spaces where they are learners, not authority figuresthe hidden impact of family and societal narrativesbalancing dreams with real-life responsibilitiessystemic barriers that are often mislabeled as personal failureageism, reinvention, and why it's never too late to pursue meaningful workredefining success beyond money, fame, and social validationConnect with Stefanie:Website: https://www.speirolo.comListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decision-making-strategies-the-wisdom-of-your-body/id1614151066?i=1000768403216 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kuESrUt3CUnbVfj6qgWzY?si=b422e7b71a4f4fc0YouTube: https://youtu.be/hayLsLn89Wg
This week on Shrinks Rap: what happens when a theater guy walks into the boardroom and accidentally teaches Fortune 100 executives how to have feelings?Dr. James H. Bramson sits down with Dr. Mark Rittenberg — executive coach, leadership whisperer, former actor, Fulbright Scholar, South African bridge-builder, and possibly the only man alive who can quote Shakespeare while fixing your corporate culture.From Harvard to Soweto to Silicon Valley, Mark has spent decades teaching leaders how to communicate like actual humans instead of PowerPoint templates with pulse rates. We talk about his journey from the theater to the boardroom, the profound influence of Angeles Arrien, and why empathy may be the most radical leadership skill left in modern civilization.Somewhere between authentic leadership, multicultural transformation, executive coaching, and stories that sound too cinematic to be real, we also explore: • Why the best leaders know how to listen — and actually know their employees• How acting and presentation skills can rescue broken organizations• The origin story behind his Executive Coaching program at University of California, BerkeleyCredits:River is High, Ticketless TravelerCarl Reisman, guitar, singer, and songwriterJenny Goodwine, vocalsJames Singleton, bassJohnny Vidocovich, drumsDave Easley, steel guitarProduced by Morgan Orion Reismanfor more information, carlreisman@gmail.comCopyright 2025WCMI networking group A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here
Kerry McLeod and Phil Dykes Talk About Evidence of the Afterlife The noted afterlife expert, Sandra Champlain, sponsors wonderful weekend events which include beautiful demonstrations by evidential mediums who often include Kerry McLeod and Philip Dykes, two very successful and highly accomplished British mediums. They are here with us today to educate us about evidentiary mediumship. Kerry McLeod is an especially brilliant evidential medium. She is also a transformational coach, and a spiritual educator whose work is grounded in emotional intelligence, psychological insight, and a profound dedication to healing. Long before appearing in the new documentary film, Evidence of the Afterlife, Kerry spent more than two decades serving in leadership roles across the UK. Academically, Kerry holds a Master of Science degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Edinburgh, and professional Diplomas in Executive Coaching and Transformational Coaching. Today, Kerry is recognized internationally as a Master Mentor and Master Coach. She integrates coaching psychology, spiritual philosophy, and evidential mediumship into a unique teaching method that helps students to develop not only their abilities, but themselves. And Kerry's partner is similarly acclaimed! Philip Dykes is also an internationally respected evidential medium, spiritual teacher, and transformational coach known for his disciplined, ethical, and emotionally resonant approach to mediumship. Philip spent 29 years working within the private sector, beginning in landscape gardening and later advancing to management. His career demanded patience, interpersonal skill, leadership, and a quiet dedication to service—qualities that would later underpin his spiritual vocation. Philip and Kerry both are featured in the new documentary film Evidence of the Afterlife, https://www.wedontdiefilms.com/philipdykesandkerrymcleod. And their website is https://www.philipdykesandkerrymcleod.com. Learn more about Roberta here: http://robertagrimes.com https://seekreality.com
Why it keeps coming back… no matter what you change Have you ever wondered "Why do I feel the same after changing jobs?" You've made big changes, adjusted how you work, done the inner work, and it all helped, for a while. But the feeling came back. Same heaviness, different circumstances. For high-achieving leaders, this cycle rarely looks like failure from the outside. You're still showing up, still performing, still trying to make it better. But no matter what you change, you keep landing in the same place. In this episode, Blake breaks down why the changes you keep making aren't solving the problem, and what's actually driving the pattern. Episode Highlights The Cycle That Keeps Repeating [01:10] – Why change creates relief, but not lasting results [02:05] – How progress can feel real and still leave you back at square one The Misdiagnosis That Keeps You Stuck [03:00] – Why we assume it's the job, the role, or the situation [03:45] – How trying harder actually reinforces the wrong solution [04:30] – Why every time the pattern repeats, it gets a little heavier Why Nothing You've Tried Has Fixed It [05:10] – The difference between surface changes and what's actually driving the experience [05:50] – What it means to solve a problem from the same place it's being created Powerful Quotes "You're solving the wrong problem. You're trying to fix what's happening on the surface… but what's actually driving that experience hasn't changed." — Blake Schofield "You can do everything right. You can make the smart decisions, take the right steps, follow the right path — and still end up feeling like something isn't working." — Blake Schofield "If the thing you're trying to fix isn't actually the problem, then no amount of changes are going to solve it." — Blake Schofield Resources Mentioned Let's explore what's possible for your team: If your company is investing in burnout, wellness or adaptability initiatives, but seeing rising burnout, disengagement, or retention risk, it may be time to address the root cause. We identify & diagnose organizational risk - surfacing the key drivers of burnout, leadership capacity and adaptability strains impacting your team; reduce leadership attrition, disengagement and preventable turnover; equip your leaders with the skills to increase their productivity & lead effectively during pressure and uncertainty. Explore Workshops, Leadership Capacity Risk Assessments, Leadership Development or Consulting at https://impactwithease.com/corporate-training-consulting/ Executive Coaching: For founders, executives, and senior leaders who are successful but feeling drained, stagnant, or uncertain about their next step. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone. Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply! Discover what is driving your burnout: In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type
Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What does it actually take to walk away from a $450K career, build something meaningful, and perform at the highest level without burning out? In this episode of the Unemployable Podcast, host Jeff Dudan sits down with high performance coach Kristy Kuhl - former medical sales executive turned executive coach, speaker, and host of the Keep Rising Podcast. Kristy shares the exact moment Tony Robbins' phrase 'success without fulfillment' changed her life, why she Googled the word 'fulfillment' under a conference table, and how she walked away from a $450,000 income with no plan, no website, and no business cards - and built a thriving coaching practice from scratch. Together Jeff and Kristy unpack the most important frameworks for high performance, including: ✅ The Personal & Professional Scorecard system for daily clarity and decision-making ✅ Why 80% of coaching clients are working on the wrong problem entirely ✅ The Zone of Genius framework and how it eliminates burnout ✅ Why your environment is either fueling or draining your performance ✅ The 'Chicken List' strategy for doing your hardest calls at peak physiology ✅ What a death doula's research on 2,000 deaths reveals about regret and action ✅ How masterminds and peer rooms compress 12 years of learning into 12 hours ✅ The single trait that separates top 5% performers from everyone else ✅ Why radical honesty with yourself is the foundation of every business breakthrough ✅ How to use Human Design to understand how you make decisions Whether you're a franchise owner scaling your business, a corporate executive considering a leap, or an entrepreneur trying to get out of your own way - this conversation is packed with honest, actionable insight that will shift how you think about success, fulfillment, and performance. Guest: Kristy Kuhl Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristy_kuhl Guest Website: https://kristykuhl.com/ Guest Socials: https://www.instagram.com/kristy_kuhl/ #HighPerformance #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #FranchiseBusiness #LifeCoaching #PersonalDevelopment #UnemployablePodcast #KeepRising Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Performance reviews are not just paperwork. They're a reflection of leadership.In this episode, Shelby and Belinda break down how strong leaders handle employee evaluations, difficult feedback, and accountability conversations without damaging trust or team morale.They discuss:Why employees should never be surprised by feedbackHow to write more specific and actionable evaluationsThe difference between performance issues and personality conflictsWhy documentation and HR processes matterWhat leaders get wrong about firing employees Whether you're a first-time manager or a seasoned executive, this episode offers practical leadership advice for navigating one of the hardest parts of management: evaluating people fairly and effectively.------------------------------------Our company, Grounded and Global Advisory, is pleased to offer a quarterly advisory retainer. For $275 per month (billed quarterly, with the option to renew each quarter), you'll receive:One 60-minute coaching session per monthPriority access to our calendarOne annual 90-minute strategic intensiveThis offer is for the person who knows what good advisory support feels like and doesn't want to lose it. Spots are limited. If you're interested, email us directly at hello@stirringsuccess.com, and we'll be in touch.Send us a comment!Support the showWe publish new episodes every other Wednesday.Subscribe to the Leadership Tea PodcastSubscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube!Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights.
Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What does it actually take to walk away from a $450K career, build something meaningful, and perform at the highest level without burning out? In this episode of the Unemployable Podcast, host Jeff Dudan sits down with high performance coach Kristy Kuhl - former medical sales executive turned executive coach, speaker, and host of the Keep Rising Podcast. Kristy shares the exact moment Tony Robbins' phrase 'success without fulfillment' changed her life, why she Googled the word 'fulfillment' under a conference table, and how she walked away from a $450,000 income with no plan, no website, and no business cards - and built a thriving coaching practice from scratch. Together Jeff and Kristy unpack the most important frameworks for high performance, including: ✅ The Personal & Professional Scorecard system for daily clarity and decision-making ✅ Why 80% of coaching clients are working on the wrong problem entirely ✅ The Zone of Genius framework and how it eliminates burnout ✅ Why your environment is either fueling or draining your performance ✅ The 'Chicken List' strategy for doing your hardest calls at peak physiology ✅ What a death doula's research on 2,000 deaths reveals about regret and action ✅ How masterminds and peer rooms compress 12 years of learning into 12 hours ✅ The single trait that separates top 5% performers from everyone else ✅ Why radical honesty with yourself is the foundation of every business breakthrough ✅ How to use Human Design to understand how you make decisions Whether you're a franchise owner scaling your business, a corporate executive considering a leap, or an entrepreneur trying to get out of your own way - this conversation is packed with honest, actionable insight that will shift how you think about success, fulfillment, and performance. Guest: Kristy Kuhl Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristy_kuhl Guest Website: https://kristykuhl.com/ Guest Socials: https://www.instagram.com/kristy_kuhl/ #HighPerformance #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #FranchiseBusiness #LifeCoaching #PersonalDevelopment #UnemployablePodcast #KeepRising Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
• Why the “I'll just do it” habit feels productive but creates long-term leadership problems • The difference between being the fastest person to solve a problem and the right person to solve it • How leaders unintentionally train teams to become dependent • The hidden cycle of organizational bottlenecks and learned helplessness • Why stepping in too quickly limits strategic thinking across the organization • The shift from reactive firefighting to building thinkers • Coaching questions that encourage ownership and better decision-making • How to scale leadership by multiplying thinking capacity instead of personal effort • Insights from Allison Dunn's book Think First: Stop Being the Bottleneck, Start Building Thinkers • Reflection question: “Where am I stepping in too quickly, and what is that teaching my team?” Think First
In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with global storytelling expert Gabrielle Dolan, author of Story Intelligence: The craft of authentic storytelling made smarter with AI. Gabrielle shares how one risky career conversation led her to leave a secure executive role at a major bank to build a global storytelling practice, eventually training leaders at the Obama Foundation. Together, we unpack why personal, values-based stories are the most underused yet powerful tool for leadership, promotion, and influence. You'll learnPractical tips to uncover your own stories,How to avoid sounding braggy or AI-generic, andHow to communicate in a way that feels real, memorable, and unmistakably you.Featured: Connect with Gabrielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/Follow Gabrielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral Podcast:https://podfollow.com/keeping-it-real-with-jac-and-ralGabrielle's Website: https://gabrielledolan.com/Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/Jamie's Website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with meBook a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
You don't need to speak perfectly to impress senior leaders. You just need to know how to engage them emotionally. In this episode, I'm teaching you the Theater Framework – my 3-part system for inspiring and impressing an executive audience when you speak. Most advice about executive communication focuses on what to say. But the leaders who leave the strongest impression know it's really about how you make people feel - and that's what I'm helping you with today. You'll learn: Why executive audiences aren't there for the information (and what they actually want) How to bring the right energy into the room so leaders feel bought into your work A simple question that turns any boring slide into a compelling story How to close your presentation in a way that builds your reputation as a strategic leader Whether you're presenting a project update, leading a meeting, or speaking up in a high-stakes room – this framework has you covered. Links: Download my free worksheet — 5 Phrases That Will Help You Sound Like a Leader: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/ Work With Me: Group Program Waitlist: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 1:1 Executive Coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/
Stop being the bottleneck in your own business. Most leaders are trapped in an outdated "command and control" loop, exhausting themselves by managing tasks instead of developing people. In a world where AI can handle the logistics, your only real competitive advantage is your ability to activate human potential.In this episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert Greg Giuliano to deconstruct the "Ultra Leadership" model. If you feel like you're carrying the weight of your entire team on your shoulders, it's time to stop managing and start coaching.This conversation dives into:The AI PivotThe ABCs of LeadershipOwnership vs. AccountabilityHiring for HumanityThe Ultra TransitionConnect with Greg GiulianoTake the next step in your leadership evolution by connecting with Greg and exploring his transformative work:Official Website: www.ultraleadership.comCoaching & Consulting: www.greggiuliano.comYouTube: Ultra Leadership ChannelLinkedIn: Connect with GregAmazon Author Page: Explore Greg's Bestselling BooksAdditional Resource: Facebook Community"Your job isn't to be the smartest person in the room; it's to create a room where everyone else can be their smartest self."Send us Fan MailSupport the show
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Will Moreland.