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Matt Maples, Leadership Coach, Veteran Advocate, and Texas Director for USA Cares, joins us for a special conversation to explore what it truly means to move beyond simply saying, “Thank you for your service,” and the impact of turning gratitude into meaningful action. USA Cares is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families through emergency financial assistance and post-service skills training.    Highlights include:    Matt's powerful journey from ministry to a different kind of calling—serving those who served our country.   The urgent challenges many veterans face, including difficult transitions to civilian life, financial crises, PTSD, and the heartbreaking reality of veteran suicide.    Timely assistance can provide something invaluable: time, peace of mind, and a roadmap for what comes next.    What companies can do to support our veterans.     This important conversation also highlights the extraordinary leadership, resilience, discipline, and purpose veterans bring to their communities and the civilian workforce—and challenges individuals and business leaders alike to ask a critical question: What can we do today? Because "freedom is not free," and meaningful gratitude requires more than words. They leapt into action for us. Now, it is our turn to do the same.   How You Can Help If this conversation inspires you to move beyond saying “thank you” and take meaningful action, learn more about USA Cares and discover ways to support veterans, service members, and their families. Learn more about USA Cares:usacares.org/ USA Cares Linktree: linktr.ee/usacares Support Texas Veterans directly: austintxchapter.funraise.org/ Whether through donating, volunteering, mentoring, hiring veterans, or connecting someone with needed resources, every action can make a difference.    Timestamps: Why USA Cares 10:25 Assistance, Time & Peace of Mind 16:18 What Companies Can Do 20:02

I'm Still Here: Told Six Months to Live, Three Times   Tom LeNoble has been given six months to live three separate times. He has lived with metastatic cancer for fourteen years. In this conversation, he explains why none of that made him slow down, and why the real work after a crisis is not recovery. It is deciding what you are going to do with whatever time is left. If you have ever scome through a hard stretch and gone right back to operating exactly the way you did before it, this conversation names why that happens and what it costs.   What was covered: Why Tom's father kept three replacement door handles for a house that only needed one, and how that scarcity belief followed Tom into a Fortune 500 career What it sounded like to sit in a car and speak directly to a cancer diagnosis in the rearview mirror The three phases of Tom's talk "Living Fully While Dying," and where most people get stuck in phase one Why Tom's coaching method assumes the client already has the answer, and his job is only to help them clear the hay What a Facebook recruiter heard when Tom hung up on the first call, and how he ended up interviewing with a nineteen-year-old Mark Zuckerberg Why Tom tells people to add "or something better" to every goal they set   About Tom LeNoble: Tom LeNoble is a confidential advisor to founders, executives, nonprofit leaders, business owners, and professionals navigating meaningful leadership moments. He is an international speaker, coach, and philanthropist. His career spans Fortune 500 giants including MCI (VZ), Walmart.com (WMT), Palm (HP), and Facebook (META), as well as multiple high-growth startups. As CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence and a Leadership Coach with the Miller Center at Santa Clara University, he mentors leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. He is the bestselling author of the award-winning memoir My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels. Tom's new book, Morning Ground, will arrive in June. He is also the creator and host of the Opening Pathways podcast, where he shares stories and insights on leadership, resilience, and reinvention. Having survived multiple life-threatening diagnoses, he lives by his conviction: "I'm Still Here!"   Links: Website: https://openingpathwayscollective.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomlenoble/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomlenoble Instagram: @lenoble.tom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpeningPathways   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening! Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro appointment 15 minutes If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Catching up with Hoda Kotb, and her most recent birthday. Also Leadership coach and author of the new book  "The 25th Hour" Neal Schore stops by. Plus, on Spectator Style content creator and co-founder of the 400 club, Morgan Riddle, is here to step up your match-day style! And, what to watch this weekend, NBC News Entertainment Contributor, Chris Witherspoon has lots of great entertainment in our "weekend watchlist." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the reason you're constantly following up isn't that your team lacks accountability—but that they lack clarity?Holding Employees Accountable starts long before a missed deadline or performance conversation. Lindsay White reframes accountability as a leadership responsibility: when expectations, priorities, ownership, and communication are clear, people are more likely to make strong decisions without being micromanaged.Through a client example, Lindsay shows how growth can actually create performance problems. The business had changed, but the founder's updated vision and priorities were still living in her head. The team was working from yesterday's information while the business was moving toward tomorrow.This is where leadership skills matter. Instead of avoiding difficult conversations, leaders can set expectations early, define ownership, communicate change, and give feedback before small issues become bigger ones. Lindsay explains why difficult conversations with employees become easier when expectations are clear—and how stronger business communication skills can reduce follow-up.You'll learn how to distinguish a true performance issue from a clarity issue, create clearer expectations, and build a culture where ownership is part of the way work gets done. Holding Employees Accountable is not about catching people doing something wrong; it's about creating the conditions where accountability can actually work.The goal isn't to manage every move your team makes. It's to give people enough clarity to solve problems, take ownership, and move the business forward without every decision landing on your desk. Holding Employees Accountable becomes less about control and more about leadership.Ready to stop carrying the accountability burden alone? Download The Accountability Scorecard here to create clearer expectations and more consistent follow-through.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

What if the reason you're constantly following up isn't that your team lacks accountability—but that they lack clarity?Holding Employees Accountable starts long before a missed deadline or performance conversation. Lindsay White reframes accountability as a leadership responsibility: when expectations, priorities, ownership, and communication are clear, people are more likely to make strong decisions without being micromanaged.Through a client example, Lindsay shows how growth can actually create performance problems. The business had changed, but the founder's updated vision and priorities were still living in her head. The team was working from yesterday's information while the business was moving toward tomorrow.This is where leadership skills matter. Instead of avoiding difficult conversations, leaders can set expectations early, define ownership, communicate change, and give feedback before small issues become bigger ones. Lindsay explains why difficult conversations with employees become easier when expectations are clear—and how stronger business communication skills can reduce follow-up.You'll learn how to distinguish a true performance issue from a clarity issue, create clearer expectations, and build a culture where ownership is part of the way work gets done. Holding Employees Accountable is not about catching people doing something wrong; it's about creating the conditions where accountability can actually work.The goal isn't to manage every move your team makes. It's to give people enough clarity to solve problems, take ownership, and move the business forward without every decision landing on your desk. Holding Employees Accountable becomes less about control and more about leadership.Ready to stop carrying the accountability burden alone? Download The Accountability Scorecard here to create clearer expectations and more consistent follow-through.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg is joined by Sharon McLaughlin, Leadership Coach, HR and Change Leadership Advisor, from Ottawa, Canada. With over 30 years of experience in HR and corporate services, Sharon shares her valuable perspectives on leading through change, developing self-awareness, overcoming the fear of the unknown, and the growing importance of human-centered leadership in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven workplace.Key topics include why people resist change, how leaders can find the right balance between empathy and accountability, what makes organizations adaptable, and actionable advice for emerging leaders. Sharon also explores emotional intelligence, coaching, combating change fatigue, and cultivating trust within teams.If you're a leader, manager, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and real-world examples to help you navigate personal and organizational transitions with confidence.

Author and Leadership Coach, Miroo Kim, spent much of her life checking off every seemingly important box. From getting into the right schools, to a 20 year career in tech that spanned roles within some of the world's most iconic companies,Places like Microsoft, Apple, and Meta. It was what some might call a dream career.And yet, instead of the meaning and fulfillment one might expect to find as a result,In the end, Miroo found herself:Burned out, Feeling depressed,  And sitting with the experience of emptiness. So she started to wonder:“Is this the only way of working? Do I really have to suffer at work until I retire? Is there another way?”Her new book: The Placeholder: The Place to Go to Create Your Noble WorkExplores these questions and traverses the territory of meaning, fulfillment, and vocation.In today's conversation we'll unpack many of the lessons contained within it's pages. Including the hard-earned wisdom Miroo has gained over the years through:Research, Experimentation,Reflection,And the work she does coaching leaders on workplace culture. All of which point toward the possibility of a different experience of work. One where we don't suffer. One where we get to do what matters deeply to us. And one that leaves us feeling fulfilled through the process.For more on Miroo, please visit peopleculture.co or follow her substack which you can find at placeholder.communityEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:On the Science of Mastering Your Intuition | Laura HuangOn Work, Friendship, and Embracing Impermanence | Parker Palmer & Jerry ColonnaOn Curiosity, Presence, and Love | Dr. Jacob HamThanks for listening!Support the show

Why do we return to the same emotional patterns even when we genuinely want something different? Why can peace feel uncomfortable? Why do some people miss relationships, jobs, routines, or situations they desperately wanted to leave? And what if the answer has less to do with willpower than we think? In this episode of Elevate Your Mind, Master Hypnotist and Subconscious Expert Rebecca Wiener McGregor explores the strange relationship between familiarity, the subconscious mind, emotional patterns, identity, and change.   What if some of the things you've called personality are actually patterns your subconscious has practiced for years?   What if your nervous system sometimes reaches for an old emotional pattern the same way your hand reaches for a light switch in a house you've already moved out of?   And what happens when peace, healthy love, receiving, confidence, or success are the unfamiliar experiences?   This conversation explores those questions—and one question in particular that may stay with you long after the episode ends: Is this familiar... or is it true? Listen in, and then tell me what you noticed. Asking for a Friend Have a question you've always wanted to ask about the subconscious mind, relationships, confidence, anxiety, money, habits, manifestation, emotional patterns, leadership—or something that feels a little embarrassing or taboo? Send it to me. You can absolutely be Asking for a Friend. Your question may inspire a future episode of Elevate Your Mind. _________________________________________________________ ✨ Connect with Rebecca Wiener McGregor

Thank you for tuning in to The Prosperous Woman Podcast!In today's episode, Claire dives deep into the power of the nervous system and its connection to self-trust with Dr. Adrienne Partridge. Dr. Adrienne Partridge is a Somatic Career and Leadership Coach based in Paris, France and an Opulence Mastermind member. She helps high-achieving women identify their innate gifts and channel them into lives filled with confidence and purpose. Inside this episode:Why expanding your self-trust is so important for every area of your lifeThe difference between your strengths and your gifts — and why spending the bulk of your time in your strengths (rather than your gifts) can be drainingThe importance of finding a non-striving activity in your life that isn't centered around an accomplishment-based goalReady for more?Follow Claire Sellers on ⁠Instagram⁠For the woman ready to start a business - Join Claire's business birthing program ⁠The Dream Accelerator⁠ ⁠For the woman scaling to multiple 6 figures - Join ⁠The Opulence Mastermind⁠ Connect with today's guest!Follow Dr. Adrienne Partridge on InstagramLearn about 1:1 utilizing Adrienne's unique somatic method

The Answers Come in the Gap You know that moment. You're not trying to solve anything. You're in the shower, or you're swimming in the pool, and suddenly the answer is there. Clear. Simple. The thing you've been chasing for weeks. Most salon owners never get to that moment. They take holidays and bring the laptop. They step away and they're still checking emails. So their brain never actually stops. Never actually thinks. In this episode, Larissa Macleman and Joel Bouzaid record live from a coaching conference in Thailand — and share the conversation that's been shaping why they bring their salon owners to intensive events like Bali every single year. It's not about the destination. It's about three very specific things that happen when you finally create white space. What you discover when you're around people ahead of you. And why resetting your nervous system is the missing piece in scaling past a million dollars. What you'll discover in this episode: Why the best ideas don't come in meetings — they come in the gapThe real cost of running on hustle when you're trying to scale to a million dollarsWhat happens to your nervous system when you finally switch off (and why your business depends on it)Why being around people ahead of you is non-negotiable for your growthThe moment business shifts from feeling heavy and stale to feeling light and inspired again This episode is for any salon owner who's been grinding. Who feels stuck. Who wonders why business feels so heavy when it shouldn't. You can't build a million-dollar business while you're just hustling. Here's what actually needs to happen. Larissa Macleman is the Founder of Salon Owners Collective and Salon Mastery, a 20-year large-format salon owner, and the architect of the Million Dollar Growth Plan. Joel Bouzaid is the Boardroom Coach and Leadership Coach at Salon Owners Collective, bringing 20+ years of business scaling experience to salon owners ready to step into CEO leadership. FREE STRATEGY CALL: Ready to discuss your salon's growth roadmap? Book your free strategy call: https://bit.ly/ApplySMRiss 3 Reasons Every Salon Owner Should Listen to This Episode: ✅ Discover where the real answers actually come from — and why you've been looking in the wrong places ✅ Find out what's really costing you at the million-dollar mark (it has nothing to do with hustle) ✅ Uncover the one thing that shifts business from feeling heavy to feeling light (and how to get there)

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this empowering episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Patrick Engasser, a motivational speaker, leadership coach, and sales expert who has turned his greatest setback into a remarkable strength. Born blind, Patrick has defied the odds to build and lead a seven-figure sales team while inspiring countless individuals to overcome their limiting beliefs and achieve extraordinary results.Join us as Patrick shares his incredible journey from aspiring radio broadcaster to successful sales leader, revealing how he transformed adversity into opportunity. He discusses the pivotal moments in his career, including the struggles he faced in his early days of sales and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.In this episode, you will discover:- The mindset shift needed to view adversity as a superpower- Key qualities that differentiate top sales professionals from the rest- The importance of leading by example and mentoring others- Insights from his book, *If I Can Do It, You Can Do It*, which offers practical tips for overcoming challenges- Upcoming projects, including a new sales course and a follow-up book focused on scaling businesses.Patrick's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the belief that anyone can overcome their challenges. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will motivate you to take action and pursue your dreams, no matter the obstacles in your path. For more information on Patrick and his work, visit www.patrickengasser.com.www.talkwithpatrick.comPodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the show

Jane Dutton speaks to Lovelyn Bassey, Author, Entrepreneur and Leadership Coach on her new book titled "Hear Me Out: The Audacity to lead as an African woman" . They reflect on some of the lessons they have learned and how to find your voice as a woman. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A people strategy isn't something to think about after your business grows. It's how you make sure growth doesn't leave you carrying more decisions, more pressure, and a team structure that no longer fits where you're going.Scaling business takes more than hiring when everyone is overloaded. Look 6, 12, and 24 months ahead and ask what roles, capabilities, behaviours, and leadership your future business will require. Your business growth strategy sets the direction; your people strategy helps build the organization capable of delivering it.You'll learn why reactive hiring can keep founders stuck, how vision, mission, and values shape smarter decisions, and why building company culture needs to happen by design. It's not about finding another set of hands. It's about creating a roadmap for how your team, structure, and leadership need to evolve.And this is where your role changes too. Effective startup scaling means moving from solving every problem to becoming a strategic CEO who designs what comes next. That means seeing where you're the bottleneck, where leadership capacity needs to grow, and how workplace culture building can create ownership and accountability.Because people and culture aren't separate from business performance. When your team understands the vision, expectations, and their role in making that vision real, they can think, contribute, challenge, innovate, and lead alongside you. Your people strategy becomes a decision-making framework you can return to as the business evolves.Ready to build the business you've been working toward? Book a half-day or full-day Strategy Intensive to create a customised roadmap for your team, leadership, and future growth. Learn more about the Strategy Intensive options by booking your session consult with the link below. Book Your 30 Minute Strategy Intensive Consult HereSupport the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

A people strategy isn't something to think about after your business grows. It's how you make sure growth doesn't leave you carrying more decisions, more pressure, and a team structure that no longer fits where you're going.Scaling business takes more than hiring when everyone is overloaded. Look 6, 12, and 24 months ahead and ask what roles, capabilities, behaviours, and leadership your future business will require. Your business growth strategy sets the direction; your people strategy helps build the organization capable of delivering it.You'll learn why reactive hiring can keep founders stuck, how vision, mission, and values shape smarter decisions, and why building company culture needs to happen by design. It's not about finding another set of hands. It's about creating a roadmap for how your team, structure, and leadership need to evolve.And this is where your role changes too. Effective startup scaling means moving from solving every problem to becoming a strategic CEO who designs what comes next. That means seeing where you're the bottleneck, where leadership capacity needs to grow, and how workplace culture building can create ownership and accountability.Because people and culture aren't separate from business performance. When your team understands the vision, expectations, and their role in making that vision real, they can think, contribute, challenge, innovate, and lead alongside you. Your people strategy becomes a decision-making framework you can return to as the business evolves.Ready to build the business you've been working toward? Book a half-day or full-day Strategy Intensive to create a customised roadmap for your team, leadership, and future growth. Learn more about the Strategy Intensive options by booking your session consult with the link below. Book Your 30 Minute Strategy Intensive Consult HereSupport the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

After 150 episodes, something has become incredibly clear to me. I've spent more than twenty-two years helping people transform their lives through hypnosis and subconscious change. That work continues to be at the heart of everything I do.   But I've realized I'm fascinated by something even bigger. The human mind. Why do we become who we become? Why do certain experiences stay with us? How does the subconscious shape our relationships, leadership, creativity, confidence, habits, money, gratitude, and the lives we create?   In this special 150th episode of Elevate Your Mind, I'm sharing why the podcast is evolving, what you can expect in the future, and the kinds of conversations I can't wait to explore with you.   If you've ever been curious about psychology, neuroscience, hypnosis, manifestation, emotional healing, leadership, creativity, habits, or the subconscious mind, I think you're going to feel right at home here.   If you enjoy the episode, I'd be so grateful if you subscribed, left a review, and shared it with someone who loves understanding the human mind.   ✨ Connect with Rebecca Wiener McGregor

Send us Fan MailWhen Geoff Curtis left a 30-year career in biotech and pharma communications, he asked a Fortune 50 executive a simple question: how long would he stay relevant after leaving? The answer, a year to 18 months, sent him into what he calls his own purgatory.This conversation is about what happens when the role that defined you is gone: the loss of identity, relevance, and structure, and how you rebuild purpose afterward. We get into the "armor" we wear, why it's harder for men to be vulnerable, imposter syndrome, the pull of external validation, and learning to be present.Geoff is the author of "Embracing Your Own Purgatory" and the co-founder of the Future Voices Collective. If you've been through a career transition, layoff, retirement, or any loss of identity, this one's for you.Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: VIWWL9NXAYLC8WFV

As Rebecca's client Jen nears the end of her coaching program, she opens up about her coaching experience, what she learned and the benefits of working with Rebecca.What is a career and leadership coaching session like?What outcomes might a client get out of a coaching session, or program?Is coaching worth the investment? These are just some of the questions Rebecca's client Jen is talking about in today's episode.If you have ever been curious about how a career and leadership coach could partner with you to help you realise new levels of fulfilment and success in your career, this is the episode for you. Jen, on her coaching experience with Rebecca Allen: "When thinking about working with you, I saw the value in speaking to someone external to my industry. To grow, you really do need to open up and not shield yourself, which is easier to do with someone outside. As well as getting a pay rise the coaching also freed up a lot of time I was wasting procrastinating - there's no dollar value you can put on that."Links:Get a copy of Rebecca's 7 Strategic Shifts to Position You as a High-Impact LeaderVisit Rebecca's website Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Jen:Dr Jennifer Snaith is a Sydney based Endocrinologist and clinical researcher. She did her PHD on non-insulin treatments for people with type 1 diabetes. This is something she is passionate about, and she now leads type 1 diabetes clinical trials.About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a warm and dynamic Leadership Coach who helps build high-performing leaders and teams by working on 4-core pillars: how do we want to show up; how do we want to add value; how should we elevate our thinking; and how should we elevate our communication? Rebecca has coached managers through to CXOs at Woolworths, Coles, ANZ, RBA, J.P. Morgan, PwC, ANSTO, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and abbvie through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

The $48 Gap Between You and a Million Dollar Salon A million dollars in revenue. You've said the number. You've thought about it on a Sunday night. And then Monday hits, and it feels further away than ever. It's not. And in this episode, Larissa Macleman, founder of Salon Owners Collective and Salon Mastery, and Joel Bouzaid, Boardroom and Leadership Coach, sit down in Thailand and do the actual maths. Not the motivational version. The version that makes you realise the gap is far smaller than you think, and far more specific than you've been told. $48 an hour. That's the gap. But closing it requires three systems most salon owners don't have installed. Larissa and Joel break down each one, why they matter, and what happens when they're missing. What you'll discover in this episode: The $48 breakdown that turns a million dollar goal from someday into this yearWhy your team keeps leaving, even when your culture is strong, and what that really tells youWhat a career pathway actually looks like inside a salon (and why running without one is like asking your team to sprint a race with no finish line)The talent development shift that means you stop saying "do better" and start seeing measurable resultsHow one tool changed everything in Larissa's salon after years of having the same conversationWhat the mentoring rhythm looks like when it's working, and what most salon owners are missing This episode is for any salon owner who has written down a revenue goal and then spent the rest of the year wondering why the number barely moved. The answer is simpler than you think. And it starts with $48. APPLY FOR SALON MASTERY: Ready to stop winging it and build a real strategy for your salon? Apply for Salon Mastery now. We'll map out exactly what it looks like to move from where you are to a million dollar salon, and we'll see if Salon Mastery is the right fit. Apply here: https://bit.ly/ApplySMRiss 3 Reasons Every Salon Owner Should Listen to This Episode:      ✅ Discover the surprisingly small number that separates your salon from a million dollars in revenue      ✅ Find out what your best team members are silently waiting for, and why they'll leave without it      ✅ Uncover the three systems that make the difference between pushing harder and actually scaling

Growing your business isn't the same as building one that can keep growing without you. Business Leadership for Women isn't about becoming a better boss—it's about creating the leadership, people strategy, and culture that allow your business to thrive without everything depending on you. When those foundations are missing, growth often leads to overwhelm instead of freedom.In this conversation, Lindsay introduces the LPC Method—Leadership, People Strategy, and Culture—and explains why these three interconnected growth levers determine whether your business can scale sustainably. Rather than chasing another framework, you'll discover how intentional leadership creates confident decision-making, how a strategic approach to your team strengthens your business growth strategy, and why sustainable success starts long before the next marketing campaign.You'll also hear why business management for women requires a shift from doing everything yourself to developing leaders throughout your organization. Lindsay shares real coaching stories that reveal how leadership coaching and leadership development coaching help founders move from constant firefighting to building capable teams that think independently, take ownership, and contribute with confidence.If you've ever wondered why decisions always land back on your desk, why delegation feels difficult, or why your team still relies on you despite your best efforts, this episode offers a practical way forward. Because Business Leadership for Women isn't about working harder—it's about strengthening the systems that support sustainable growth. And when leadership, people strategy, and culture work together, your business gains the capacity to grow without sacrificing you. Business Leadership for Women serves as the foundation for building a business that can evolve well into the future, and it starts with the intentional choices you make today.Ready to strengthen your people strategy? Download the People Strategy Playbook and start building the leadership, team, and culture your next stage of growth requires.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

Growing your business isn't the same as building one that can keep growing without you. Business Leadership for Women isn't about becoming a better boss—it's about creating the leadership, people strategy, and culture that allow your business to thrive without everything depending on you. When those foundations are missing, growth often leads to overwhelm instead of freedom.In this conversation, Lindsay introduces the LPC Method—Leadership, People Strategy, and Culture—and explains why these three interconnected growth levers determine whether your business can scale sustainably. Rather than chasing another framework, you'll discover how intentional leadership creates confident decision-making, how a strategic approach to your team strengthens your business growth strategy, and why sustainable success starts long before the next marketing campaign.You'll also hear why business management for women requires a shift from doing everything yourself to developing leaders throughout your organization. Lindsay shares real coaching stories that reveal how leadership coaching and leadership development coaching help founders move from constant firefighting to building capable teams that think independently, take ownership, and contribute with confidence.If you've ever wondered why decisions always land back on your desk, why delegation feels difficult, or why your team still relies on you despite your best efforts, this episode offers a practical way forward. Because Business Leadership for Women isn't about working harder—it's about strengthening the systems that support sustainable growth. And when leadership, people strategy, and culture work together, your business gains the capacity to grow without sacrificing you. Business Leadership for Women serves as the foundation for building a business that can evolve well into the future, and it starts with the intentional choices you make today.Ready to strengthen your people strategy? Download the People Strategy Playbook and start building the leadership, team, and culture your next stage of growth requires.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with author, speaker, and corporate leadership coach Randy Lyman to explore the challenges of emotional awareness in modern athletics, business, and everyday life. From navigating the shift toward identifying emotional blind spots to protecting high performers from the pitfalls of burnout and choking under pressure, Randy's insight on internal regulation, breath work, and core character provides a vital playbook for growth.Randy shares his experiences with building intentional self-improvement habits, the critical role of self-awareness in long-term success, and why suppressing difficult emotions can derail a leader's dream of reaching their full potential. He emphasizes the importance of relational listening, managing internal drivers over short-term fixes, and maintaining emotional regulation in high-stakes environments. Randy also highlights the vital role of radical honesty with oneself and embracing the lifelong journey of self-discovery.Additionally, Randy balances his leadership expertise with thirty-six years of deep personal growth and business building. His friendship and mutual respect with Craig shines through this conversation. It's a reminder that Craig entered this business not to guard territory, but to help people achieve their goals and dreams — and Randy's collaborative approach to building championship mindsets is living proof of that.Episode Takeaways: 

S6:E62 Success becomes surprisingly heavy when you're carrying someone else's expectations. In this conversation, Dr. LL sits down with leadership coach Michelle Pollack to explore why entrepreneurs become exhausted by constantly chasing external definitions of success instead of intentionally building businesses aligned with their own values and strengths. If people don't trust themselves, they begin borrowing certainty from everyone else. And when businesses repeatedly shift direction based on outside opinions, customers (and increasingly AI systems) receive fragmented signals that make the business harder to understand. Together they discuss discernment, intentional leadership, decision-making, burnout, and building a business that reflects who you actually are. Core Problems Entrepreneur burnout despite constant effort Conflicting advice creating decision fatigue Misalignment between values and business strategy Practical Takeaways Develop a filter for evaluating business advice. Measure progress against your own definition of success. Consistency begins with internal clarity before external execution. Timestamps 00:00 Why burnout isn't always about workload 02:30 Too many experts, too many opinions 08:45 Creating a discernment filter 18:20 Defining success 34:10 Sustainable leadership Who This Episode Is For Entrepreneurs, founders, executives, coaches, and business owners seeking sustainable growth. At STEERus, we continue to observe that businesses communicate externally what leaders first establish internally. Clarity of leadership produces clarity of signal, reducing misinterpretation for both people and AI systems. Subscribe and share if thoughtful conversations like these help you build a stronger business. Follow STEERus on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrLLSmallBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/steerus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steerus Twitter: https://x.com/steerus_io   #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #podcast #leadership

S6:E62 Success becomes surprisingly heavy when you're carrying someone else's expectations. In this conversation, Dr. LL sits down with leadership coach Michelle Pollack to explore why entrepreneurs become exhausted by constantly chasing external definitions of success instead of intentionally building businesses aligned with their own values and strengths. If people don't trust themselves, they begin borrowing certainty from everyone else. And when businesses repeatedly shift direction based on outside opinions, customers (and increasingly AI systems) receive fragmented signals that make the business harder to understand. Together they discuss discernment, intentional leadership, decision-making, burnout, and building a business that reflects who you actually are. Core Problems Entrepreneur burnout despite constant effort Conflicting advice creating decision fatigue Misalignment between values and business strategy Practical Takeaways Develop a filter for evaluating business advice. Measure progress against your own definition of success. Consistency begins with internal clarity before external execution. Timestamps 00:00 Why burnout isn't always about workload 02:30 Too many experts, too many opinions 08:45 Creating a discernment filter 18:20 Defining success 34:10 Sustainable leadership Who This Episode Is For Entrepreneurs, founders, executives, coaches, and business owners seeking sustainable growth. At STEERus, we continue to observe that businesses communicate externally what leaders first establish internally. Clarity of leadership produces clarity of signal, reducing misinterpretation for both people and AI systems. Subscribe and share if thoughtful conversations like these help you build a stronger business. Follow STEERus on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrLLSmallBusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/steerus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steerus Twitter: https://x.com/steerus_io   #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #podcast #leadership

Stepping Into Leadership isn't about waiting until you feel confident—it's about choosing courage before confidence arrives. If you've been holding back because you don't feel ready, this conversation will challenge the belief that's keeping you stuck.Many business owners assume strong leaders have all the answers, but the reality is very different. Stepping Into Leadership means embracing uncomfortable conversations, making difficult decisions, and trusting yourself before certainty exists. Confidence isn't the starting point; it's the result of taking action. That's why so many founders benefit from intentional leadership development coaching, giving them the support to navigate growth with greater clarity.For those navigating women's business leadership, the pressure to carry everything can feel overwhelming. It's easy to confuse caring deeply about your business with believing you have to do it all yourself. But sustainable leadership comes from building trust, creating accountability, and developing the mindset to lead people—not simply manage tasks. That's where leadership coaching helps shift both perspective and behaviour.You'll also discover why confidence as a leader is built one courageous moment at a time, how your inner dialogue influences every leadership decision, and why strengthening your leadership skills starts long before your team notices the difference. Every courageous conversation, every boundary you set, and every decision you make reinforces the leader you're becoming.If you're Stepping Into Leadership, remember that growth doesn't happen because confidence suddenly appears—it happens because you choose courage first. And that's how confidence is built.If this resonates, subscribe to The People Side of Business, share this episode with another founder who needs to hear it, and take the next step towards becoming the leader your business deserves through Stepping Into Leadership.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

Stepping Into Leadership isn't about waiting until you feel confident—it's about choosing courage before confidence arrives. If you've been holding back because you don't feel ready, this conversation will challenge the belief that's keeping you stuck.Many business owners assume strong leaders have all the answers, but the reality is very different. Stepping Into Leadership means embracing uncomfortable conversations, making difficult decisions, and trusting yourself before certainty exists. Confidence isn't the starting point; it's the result of taking action. That's why so many founders benefit from intentional leadership development coaching, giving them the support to navigate growth with greater clarity.For those navigating women's business leadership, the pressure to carry everything can feel overwhelming. It's easy to confuse caring deeply about your business with believing you have to do it all yourself. But sustainable leadership comes from building trust, creating accountability, and developing the mindset to lead people—not simply manage tasks. That's where leadership coaching helps shift both perspective and behaviour.You'll also discover why confidence as a leader is built one courageous moment at a time, how your inner dialogue influences every leadership decision, and why strengthening your leadership skills starts long before your team notices the difference. Every courageous conversation, every boundary you set, and every decision you make reinforces the leader you're becoming.If you're Stepping Into Leadership, remember that growth doesn't happen because confidence suddenly appears—it happens because you choose courage first. And that's how confidence is built.If this resonates, subscribe to The People Side of Business, share this episode with another founder who needs to hear it, and take the next step towards becoming the leader your business deserves through Stepping Into Leadership.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

Johanna Danaher is a mindset, life and leadership coach who helps high-achieving pre-retirees and mid-life professionals navigate one of the most overlooked transitions of all: who you become after you leave a long-held career. After more than 25 years in high-level corporate leadership, guiding global talent, culture and leadership strategy at Pfizer, Johanna understands how deeply identity can become intertwined with a title—and how destabilizing it can feel when that chapter comes to an end. Through her coaching practice, Anchor to Aspire™, she now supports pre-retirees and midlife professionals as they navigate the emotional and psychological side of transition, helping them move forward with clarity, energy and intention. Johanna's work blends evidence-based tools with deeply human insight, drawing from Energy Leadership™, the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), Positive Intelligence®, Whole Brain Thinking and the science of happiness. She helps clients recognize how they show up on their best days versus under stress—and how small mindset and energy shifts can radically change their experience of retirement, reinvention and life transitions.What sets Johanna apart is her ability to honor paradox: ambition and ease, resilience and softness, structure and surrender. Her clients—executives, public-sector leaders and long-tenured professionals—aren't looking to stop growing; they want their next chapter to feel meaningful rather than performative, intentional rather than fear-driven.A former marine biologist turned HR leader and now entrepreneur, Johanna's nonlinear path shapes a coaching approach rooted in possibility. Whether she's guiding a team through reinvention or helping someone redefine what success means in midlife, her work is both strategic and soulful—anchoring people to who they are so they can rise into what's next.Some topics we cover in this episode:--How to prepare emotionally for retirement--How to maintain identity after retirement by determining what you value--Why do so many people rush to stay busy after retirement and the cost of doing so--How pre-retirees can learn to shift and reframe fear and uncertainty about their identity or their future—and use it as fuel for an intentional and empowered "rewirement"--How pausing can be a superpowerLearn more:Website: https://anchortoaspire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannadanaher/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/anchortoaspire/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anchortoaspire/Blog: https://anchortoaspire.com/blog-posts

From Tesla to Marinas: Eric Pinson's Journey in Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Industry Disruption Discover Eric Pinson's inspiring story of innovation across automotive tech, electric boats, and marina management, blending technical expertise with visionary entrepreneurship to shape a more sustainable future. Main Topics: Eric's early entrepreneurial roots and lessons learned from working since childhood Transition from traditional automotive roles to pioneering electric vehicle solutions Building and scaling a unique electric boat dealership and marina in Hampton Roads Insights into the challenges of disruptive innovation in automotive and marine industries Practical tips on leadership, team-building, and navigating volatile markets In this episode: Eric's journey from a young landscaping business owner to Tesla technician and innovator The evolution of his career through BMW, Tesla, and his ventures in electric boats and marinas How early experiences with family and work shaped Eric's approach to business and risk The behind-the-scenes of Tesla's manufacturing and quality control during rapid expansion The transformation of Willoughby Marina into one of the world's most sustainable marinas The common misconceptions and real challenges of electric vehicle and boat adoption Eric's insights on battery longevity, infrastructure hurdles, and market opportunities Timestamps: 00:00 - Eric's childhood entrepreneurship and early lessons on money and work ethic 02:10 - Transition from BMW to Tesla, and the electric revolution at Tesla 04:49 - Witnessing Tesla's manufacturing processes and Elon Musk's leadership style 11:15 - The story behind Eric's move to the East Coast and Tesla's growth in Virginia 16:00 - The realities of working as a Tesla technician and the early days of electric vehicle servicing 23:00 - How Eric's insights on battery life and long-term vehicle health evolved 32:53 - Launching the electric watercraft dealership and transforming Willoughby Marina 36:46 - The unique challenges of managing multiple startups and real estate investments 42:35 - Developing the electric boat rental and sales network amid market skepticism 45:20 - The experience of buying and experiencing Tesla and electric trucks firsthand 50:37 - Market misconceptions about electric vehicles and the importance of education 60:37 - The future of electric boating and the economic, environmental, and lifestyle benefits 66:57 - The myths surrounding electric boat safety and charging solutions 73:01 - Practical considerations: vehicle and boat maintenance, charging infrastructure, and market timing 78:37 - How Tesla's white glove service and remote maintenance are shaping customer expectations 79:31 - Connecting with Eric for education on electric marine solutions and investment opportunities Resources & Links: About Robert: Robert is a #1 Best Selling Author, Speaker, Award-Winning CEO, and above all, a Leadership Coach by heart. Join Robert and together you will lead with confidence, unify your team, and expand your comfort zone. Where to find Robert: Website - https://robertpizzini.com/ Leadership Book: https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Your-Leadership-Robert-Pizzini/dp/B0BQ58MBBH YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqx9fuoZnqO--clttdckwLg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hiring and Firing Employees isn't simply about filling vacancies or managing performance—it's one of the biggest leadership responsibilities you'll ever have as a founder.Yet many business owners wait too long to hire, recruit from overwhelm instead of strategy, or avoid difficult conversations because personal loyalty gets in the way. The result? Expensive mistakes that impact growth, culture, and your ability to scale.If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I'll just keep doing it myself a little longer," or delaying a difficult people decision because you hoped things would improve, you're not alone.In this episode, Lindsay White shares the three costly mistakes founders make when Hiring and Firing Employees and explains why these aren't simply HR challenges—they're leadership decisions that shape the future of your business.You'll learn why the most common hiring mistakes small business owners make often begin long before a job is advertised, how to develop a proactive hiring strategy that supports sustainable growth, and why stepping into leadership sometimes means making difficult decisions with courage and compassion.Lindsay also discusses one of the hardest responsibilities founders face—how to fire an employee professionally when the role has evolved beyond the individual. You'll discover why keeping someone in a position where they can no longer succeed isn't kind to them, your team, or your business.By approaching Hiring and Firing Employees as strategic leadership decisions instead of reactive tasks, you'll build stronger teams, healthier workplace cultures, and a business that can grow without everything depending on you.If you're ready to lead with greater confidence and make people decisions that align with your long-term vision, this episode is for you.In This Episode You'll Learn✔ Why waiting too long to hire costs more than hiring too early✔ The hidden danger of hiring from exhaustion instead of strategy✔ Common hiring mistakes small business founders make✔ How a proactive hiring strategy supports business growth✔ Signs it's time to make a difficult people decision✔ How to fire an employee with clarity, kindness, and professionalism✔ Why stepping into leadership requires courage over comfort✔ How intentional people decisions strengthen culture and scalabilityResources & Links

Hiring and Firing Employees isn't simply about filling vacancies or managing performance—it's one of the biggest leadership responsibilities you'll ever have as a founder.Yet many business owners wait too long to hire, recruit from overwhelm instead of strategy, or avoid difficult conversations because personal loyalty gets in the way. The result? Expensive mistakes that impact growth, culture, and your ability to scale.If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I'll just keep doing it myself a little longer," or delaying a difficult people decision because you hoped things would improve, you're not alone.In this episode, Lindsay White shares the three costly mistakes founders make when Hiring and Firing Employees and explains why these aren't simply HR challenges—they're leadership decisions that shape the future of your business.You'll learn why the most common hiring mistakes small business owners make often begin long before a job is advertised, how to develop a proactive hiring strategy that supports sustainable growth, and why stepping into leadership sometimes means making difficult decisions with courage and compassion.Lindsay also discusses one of the hardest responsibilities founders face—how to fire an employee professionally when the role has evolved beyond the individual. You'll discover why keeping someone in a position where they can no longer succeed isn't kind to them, your team, or your business.By approaching Hiring and Firing Employees as strategic leadership decisions instead of reactive tasks, you'll build stronger teams, healthier workplace cultures, and a business that can grow without everything depending on you.If you're ready to lead with greater confidence and make people decisions that align with your long-term vision, this episode is for you.In This Episode You'll Learn✔ Why waiting too long to hire costs more than hiring too early✔ The hidden danger of hiring from exhaustion instead of strategy✔ Common hiring mistakes small business founders make✔ How a proactive hiring strategy supports business growth✔ Signs it's time to make a difficult people decision✔ How to fire an employee with clarity, kindness, and professionalism✔ Why stepping into leadership requires courage over comfort✔ How intentional people decisions strengthen culture and scalabilityResources & Links

Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about how to break down the behaviors and underlying patterns that are keeping you stuck so you can build sustainable energy, peak performance, and lasting success. Danessa Gates is a former corporate leader turned Performance & Leadership Coach who spent years succeeding professionally while quietly burning herself out. Today, she helps high performers understand the nervous system patterns beneath overthinking, burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can perform at a high level without abandoning themselves in the process. Drawing from her background in leadership, coaching, and yoga, Danessa teaches that meaningful change begins not by fighting behavior, but by understanding the function it's serving.Connect with Danessa Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1201536644527659https://www.linkedin.com/in/danessa-gates/Grab the freebie here: Message "Digital Trailblazer Free Gift" on LinkedIn for the Daily Containment Ritual pdf===================================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/

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't marketing, sales, or hiring? The right Business Growth Strategy often isn't about adding more—it's about simplifying what already exists. As your business grows, it's easy to become the person every decision, problem, and question flows through. The result? Longer hours, constant firefighting, and a business that depends on you instead of supporting you.Sustainable growth doesn't happen by working harder. It happens when you intentionally build leadership rhythms, create clarity for your team, and establish a culture where ownership thrives. If you're scaling business operations and wondering why growth feels more complicated than ever, the answer may not be another hire—it may be the systems and rhythms your business is missing.You'll discover why simplifying before expanding is a smarter Business Growth Strategy, how leadership rhythm creates space for strategic thinking instead of constant reacting, and why clear accountability gives your team the confidence to make better decisions. If you're navigating startup scaling or wondering how to scale a team without becoming the bottleneck, these practical shifts will help you lead with greater confidence while reducing overwhelm.You'll also learn why culture is far more than perks or values on a wall. Real culture is built through consistent behaviours, communication, and trust that empower people to solve problems without relying on the founder for every answer. This is especially valuable for women in business leadership, where caring deeply can unintentionally turn into carrying everything.The most effective Business Growth Strategy isn't about doing more. It's about creating leadership, people, and culture rhythms that allow your business to grow without costing you your health, your family, or the freedom you started your business to create.Ready to uncover where your business needs stronger rhythms? Download the free Resilience Rhythm Check-In from the High Voltage Resource Library, then book a Spark Session to identify what's keeping you stuck and create a practical plan for sustainable growth.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't marketing, sales, or hiring? The right Business Growth Strategy often isn't about adding more—it's about simplifying what already exists. As your business grows, it's easy to become the person every decision, problem, and question flows through. The result? Longer hours, constant firefighting, and a business that depends on you instead of supporting you.Sustainable growth doesn't happen by working harder. It happens when you intentionally build leadership rhythms, create clarity for your team, and establish a culture where ownership thrives. If you're scaling business operations and wondering why growth feels more complicated than ever, the answer may not be another hire—it may be the systems and rhythms your business is missing.You'll discover why simplifying before expanding is a smarter Business Growth Strategy, how leadership rhythm creates space for strategic thinking instead of constant reacting, and why clear accountability gives your team the confidence to make better decisions. If you're navigating startup scaling or wondering how to scale a team without becoming the bottleneck, these practical shifts will help you lead with greater confidence while reducing overwhelm.You'll also learn why culture is far more than perks or values on a wall. Real culture is built through consistent behaviours, communication, and trust that empower people to solve problems without relying on the founder for every answer. This is especially valuable for women in business leadership, where caring deeply can unintentionally turn into carrying everything.The most effective Business Growth Strategy isn't about doing more. It's about creating leadership, people, and culture rhythms that allow your business to grow without costing you your health, your family, or the freedom you started your business to create.Ready to uncover where your business needs stronger rhythms? Download the free Resilience Rhythm Check-In from the High Voltage Resource Library, then book a Spark Session to identify what's keeping you stuck and create a practical plan for sustainable growth.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

Stevie Knight, Knight Leadership and Professional Development, on Relationship-Centered Leadership and the Invisible Skill (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 970) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Stevie Knight, CEO of Knight Leadership and Professional Development. Stevie spent 29 years with the Florida Department of Corrections and the Federal Bureau […]

In today's episode we are exploring the primary role of a team leader and I am sharing some of the coaching questions I might ask a leader to help them develop team capability.Today we're talking about a question every corporate leader eventually faces:“What is my primary role as a team leader?”Is it simply to deliver results?Is it to control outcomes?Or to take responsibility when things go wrong ?Or, is leadership actually about developing people so the team can consistently perform at a higher level and behave autonomously?This is what we are talking about today on the podcast - what the primary role of the leader truly is.I am also sharing 3 powerful coaching questions I might ask a leader, working with me for executive coaching, to help them develop team capability.Rebecca, on asking yourself different questions as leader: "A leader who only focuses on targets may get short-term performance - while a leader who develops capability builds long-term performance. The question shifts from: “How do I get this done?”, to “How do I help my team become capable, confident, accountable, and high performing?”Links:Get a copy of Rebecca's 7 Strategic Shifts to Position You as a High-Impact LeaderBook a free 15 minute Career Strategy call with Rebecca to get your career off to a fresh start. Don't stay stuck - get new thinking and new action to move forward in your careerRate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a warm and dynamic Leadership Coach who helps build high-performing leaders and teams by working on 4-core pillars: how do we want to show up; how do we want to add value; how should we elevate our thinking; and how should we elevate our communication? Rebecca has coached managers through to CXOs at Woolworths, Coles, ANZ, RBA, J.P. Morgan, PwC, ANSTO, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and abbvie through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

In this interview, Bree sits down with Leslie Baylis Davis to discuss her journey as a musician, vocal coach, and entrepreneur. Get actionable insights on building confidence, creating multiple income streams, and finding your authentic voice at any stage of life.Leslie's path from childhood music dreams to launching her own YouTube channel and vocal coaching businessOvercoming perfectionism and embracing authenticity in music and performanceStrategies for balancing family life, career pivots, and building authority as an artistThe importance of true fans versus vanity metrics and practical ways to grow your audienceHow to integrate your story and unique skills into a profitable, multi-faceted creative careerBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

If you're wondering how to lead a team when performance keeps falling short, the answer may not be what you think. It's easy to assume missed deadlines, inconsistent communication, or declining results point to employee issues. But more often than many founders realize, the real challenge isn't a lack of accountability—it's a lack of leadership clarity. Before you jump to conclusions, ask yourself whether your team truly understands what's expected, what success looks like, and where ownership begins.Many founder challenges start with assumptions. We assume people know what we mean, understand our expectations, or will naturally succeed after being promoted into a bigger role. When those expectations stay in our heads instead of being clearly communicated, performance problems become almost inevitable. Accountability isn't created after something goes wrong—it starts long before that with clear expectations, defined ownership, communication rhythms, and measurable outcomes.Learning how to lead a team means creating an environment where people can succeed because the path forward is visible. In this conversation, you'll discover why clarity is one of the most overlooked leadership skills, how unclear expectations quietly create frustration for both leaders and employees, and why curiosity often produces better results than criticism. You'll also hear a real-world leadership example that demonstrates how a struggling employee completely turned their performance around once expectations, ownership, and success metrics became clear.If you've been dealing with employee issues, struggling with holding employees accountable, or feeling frustrated by ongoing performance problems, this perspective may completely change how you approach leadership. Instead of asking what's wrong with your employee, you'll learn to ask better questions that uncover the real barriers preventing success.Ready to strengthen your leadership? Download the Leadership Role Clarity Planner to define role expectations, ownership, accountability, communication rhythms, and success metrics so your team can perform with confidence. Then continue your leadership journey by listening to Episode 2, Avoiding Difficult Conversations Is Hurting Your Leadership, where you'll build the confidence to have the conversations that support clarity and lasting accountability. Together, these episodes will help you master how to lead a team with greater confidence, stronger communication, and a culture where accountability starts with clarity—not consequences.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

If you're wondering how to lead a team when performance keeps falling short, the answer may not be what you think. It's easy to assume missed deadlines, inconsistent communication, or declining results point to employee issues. But more often than many founders realize, the real challenge isn't a lack of accountability—it's a lack of leadership clarity. Before you jump to conclusions, ask yourself whether your team truly understands what's expected, what success looks like, and where ownership begins.Many founder challenges start with assumptions. We assume people know what we mean, understand our expectations, or will naturally succeed after being promoted into a bigger role. When those expectations stay in our heads instead of being clearly communicated, performance problems become almost inevitable. Accountability isn't created after something goes wrong—it starts long before that with clear expectations, defined ownership, communication rhythms, and measurable outcomes.Learning how to lead a team means creating an environment where people can succeed because the path forward is visible. In this conversation, you'll discover why clarity is one of the most overlooked leadership skills, how unclear expectations quietly create frustration for both leaders and employees, and why curiosity often produces better results than criticism. You'll also hear a real-world leadership example that demonstrates how a struggling employee completely turned their performance around once expectations, ownership, and success metrics became clear.If you've been dealing with employee issues, struggling with holding employees accountable, or feeling frustrated by ongoing performance problems, this perspective may completely change how you approach leadership. Instead of asking what's wrong with your employee, you'll learn to ask better questions that uncover the real barriers preventing success.Ready to strengthen your leadership? Download the Leadership Role Clarity Planner to define role expectations, ownership, accountability, communication rhythms, and success metrics so your team can perform with confidence. Then continue your leadership journey by listening to Episode 2, Avoiding Difficult Conversations Is Hurting Your Leadership, where you'll build the confidence to have the conversations that support clarity and lasting accountability. Together, these episodes will help you master how to lead a team with greater confidence, stronger communication, and a culture where accountability starts with clarity—not consequences.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

Become more profitable in just 5 minutes per week with the Profitable Musician Newsletter. Sign up at http://profitablemusician.com/join In this interview, Bree sits down with Leslie Baylis Davis to discuss her journey as a musician, vocal coach, and entrepreneur. Get actionable insights on building confidence, creating multiple income streams, and finding your authentic voice at any stage of life.Leslie's path from childhood music dreams to launching her own YouTube channel and vocal coaching businessOvercoming perfectionism and embracing authenticity in music and performanceStrategies for balancing family life, career pivots, and building authority as an artistThe importance of true fans versus vanity metrics and practical ways to grow your audienceHow to integrate your story and unique skills into a profitable, multi-faceted creative careerBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

  Get the book, Fix Your Tier 1 Instruction: Applying the Science of Good Instruction to the Art of School Leadership About The Guest David M. Corvi is a Leadership Coach at Lynch Leadership Academy at Boston College, author, and school leadership practitioner. With over two decades of experience across urban public schools, charter networks, and nonprofit educational organizations, Corvi has dedicated his career to improving instruction for every student by developing the leaders who make it possible. He is available for keynote speaking, workshops, and full day professional development engagements. Episode Sponsor This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL, the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Discover the power of data-driven instruction in your school with IXL—it gives you everything you need to maximize learning, from a comprehensive curriculum to meaningful school-wide data. Visit IXL.com/center to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.   

Most founders think Avoiding Difficult Conversations protects relationships. In reality, it quietly damages them. Every conversation left unsaid chips away at trust, lowers accountability, and weakens team performance. Over time, your employees feel the tension, your business slows, and your confidence as a leader takes the biggest hit. The conversation isn't the problem. Avoiding it is.Many founder challenges don't begin with strategy or systems—they begin with the moments leaders hesitate to address. A story of an underperforming employee reveals why difficult conversations with employees become harder the longer they're delayed, and why what we're often protecting isn't the relationship at all, but our own discomfort. Shifting that mindset is one of the most valuable leadership skills a founder can develop.You'll discover why high-performing teams tackle tough conversations earlier, how Avoiding Difficult Conversations affects culture and business growth, and what it really takes to manage employees with clarity and respect. The Say The Thing Script Kit provides a practical four-step framework to help you prepare, navigate emotional responses, create genuine buy-in through listening, and finish every conversation with clear expectations and meaningful next steps.Real confidence as a leader isn't built by sidestepping uncomfortable moments. It's earned every time you lean into them with honesty, empathy, and direction. As your business grows, your ability to manage employees through difficult situations becomes one of the defining factors behind sustainable success. Avoiding Difficult Conversations doesn't protect your leadership—it limits it. Learning how to address them well is what allows both your people and your business to grow.Download the Say The Thing Script Kit to confidently navigate your next conversation, then book a Spark Session if you're ready to strengthen your leadership skills and build a high-performing team. https://go.highvoltageleadership.ca/resource-library-423628 And if you're feeling stretched thin and ready for a reset, book a Spark Session, a focused 60-minute strategy session to work through what's really going on and build a path forward: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/hvl-sparkSupport the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

94% of business problems are process, not people. But most founders blame people first.Rick Lochner has spent 18 years coaching leaders on how to get out of their own way. He is a West Point graduate who managed a $1.5 billion business unit at Sprint overseeing 640 people across 19 states. He has coached executives on six continents. He has seen firsthand why talented founders stay stuck and why businesses that should scale are not.In this episode of Founder Talk, Alex sits down with Rick for a conversation about the mindset shifts and leadership fundamentals that separate founders who scale from those stuck in the day-to-day. Rick reveals why the number one mistake is feeling like you need all the answers, how to shift from doer to leader, and why coaching your team is an investment while jumping in is a spend.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:20Q: Why did Salesforce regret replacing employees with AI?A: Rick Lochner calls it "unintended consequences." Salesforce laid off 4,000 for AI and now faces trust issues00:12:42Q: Why is leading yourself the first step to leading others?A: Rick Lochner says "if you can't lead you, you have no right to lead others."00:23:11Q: What is the number one leadership mistake founders make?A: Feeling like you need all the answers. The shift: "I am now successful through others."00:28:38Q: What is the difference between investing time and spending time?A: Jumping in yourself is spending time. Coaching your team is investing time with compounding value.00:31:40Q: What percentage of business problems are process versus people?A: According to the Deming Institute, 94%. Look at the system first, not the person.00:54:51Q: How do you create a vision and mission that inspires your team?A: Rick Lochner crafts a vision live and explains the triad: strategy, mission, vision.If leadership feels harder than it should, this episode shows you why.

Have you ever had a proactive recruiter on your team, advocating for you in the background? Today I am talking with Jonathan Foxley about how to stand out in an increasingly competitive recruitment market.In this practical episode, experienced recruiter Jonathan Foxley and I are talking about a range of different topics including:1. Getting hired in today's market2. The impact of AI on your application and how to circumnavigate that3. Real-world stories about how candidates have stood out amongst a sea of candidates4. The critical advantage having an experienced recruiter advocating for youJonathan, on the value a proactive recruiter can have on your career: "My role is to advocate for candidates, understand their drivers, enthusiasm and ambition, where they want to go, and the impacts they've made in previous roles so I can talk to that when I'm advocating for them to my clients and essentially getting them a foot in the door."Links:Visit the Fox Talent websiteConnect with Jonathan on LinkedinConnect with Rebecca Allen on LinkedinGet a copy of Rebecca's guide, 7 Strategic Shifts to Position You as a High-Impact Leader Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Jonathan:Jonathan Foxley is the founder of Fox Talent, a boutique search firm based in Sydney. Originally from England and raised in South Africa, Jonathan began his career as an accountant before moving into the talent sector in 2008. With over 17 years' experience, he partners with growing businesses to find great people across finance, operations and beyond. He also leverages this experience to support senior professionals in navigating their career moves. Known for his strong networks and straight talking style, Jonathan is passionate about delivering a genuinely personal experience for both clients and candidates.  About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a warm and dynamic Leadership Coach who helps build high-performing leaders and teams by working on 4-core pillars: how do we want to show up; how do we want to add value; how should we elevate our thinking; and how should we elevate our communication? Rebecca has coached managers through to CXOs at Woolworths, Coles, ANZ, RBA, J.P. Morgan, PwC, ANSTO, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and abbvie through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

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Send us Fan MailMost business owners believe growth comes from better marketing, stronger sales, or more sophisticated systems. But what if the real growth constraint is leadership? Leadership skills for business owners are rarely discussed with the same urgency as strategy and revenue, yet they often determine whether a company can successfully grow beyond the founder.As businesses expand, new challenges emerge. More clients, more opportunities, and more responsibilities place increasing demands on the person leading the organization. The skills required to start a business are not always the same skills required to scale one. And this is where many founders discover an important truth: sustainable growth requires leadership growth.In this inaugural episode of The People Side of Business, we explore the shift from founder to CEO and why leadership becomes one of the most important investments a business owner can make. From developing stronger business communication skills to creating trust, accountability, and clarity, leadership influences every aspect of performance. The way you lead affects your team, your culture, your decision-making, and ultimately your results.You'll discover why effective team management strategies are critical to long-term success, how to recognize when leadership has become a bottleneck, and why learning how to manage employees and team members effectively creates capacity for growth. We also discuss the importance of building company culture intentionally and the role of building leadership team capability as your business evolves.One of the most powerful ideas explored is that people are not simply part of your business growth strategy—they are the strategy. Every client experience, innovation, and operational success is driven by people. That is why leadership skills for female business owners and business leadership for women deserve greater attention, support, and conversation.If you've ever felt caught between working in your business and leading your business, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about growth. Because leadership skills for business owners are not about becoming perfect. They are about becoming intentional, self-aware, and willing to evolve alongside your business.The future of your company will be shaped not only by what you do, but by who you become as a leader. And that is why leadership skills for business owners matter more than most entrepreneurs realize. Whether you're leading a small team or preparing for your next stage of growth, leadership skills for business owners may be the most valuable investment you make.Connect with me on LinkedIn and share the leadership challenge you're navigating right now. I'd love to continue the conversation.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like everyone is talking about marketing, sales, and scaling, yet no one is talking about the leadership challenges that come with building a business? That gap is exactly why leadership skills for female business owners deserve a much bigger conversation. Because while growth strategies matter, businesses ultimately succeed or struggle based on the people leading them.Women founders are building impactful companies while often balancing responsibilities far beyond the business itself. Yet conversations around business leadership for women frequently take a back seat to tactics and visibility. And this is where many entrepreneurs discover a hard truth: your business can only grow as far as your leadership allows.The People Side of Business was created to address that missing piece. This new chapter focuses on the human side of sustainable success, from team management strategies and business communication skills to creating trust, accountability, and alignment within your organization. Because growth is not just about systems—it is about people.As your company expands, understanding how to manage employees and team members effectively becomes essential. Strong leadership creates clarity, strengthens relationships, and supports long-term performance. Whether you are hiring your first employee or building leadership team capacity for the future, the way you lead shapes every outcome in your business.You will also hear practical conversations around building company culture, navigating team dynamics, improving communication, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. These are the leadership foundations that support a sustainable business growth strategy and help founders avoid burnout while scaling.The reality is that leadership skills for female business owners are not optional for the next stage of growth. They influence hiring, retention, culture, communication, and every decision that impacts your team. The more intentional you become as a leader, the stronger your business becomes.This podcast is a space for honest conversations, expert insights, and practical leadership development. If you have been looking for guidance on leadership skills for female business owners, support in navigating people challenges, or a community that understands the realities of entrepreneurship, you are in the right place. The future of your business will be shaped by the leader you become, and leadership skills for female business owners are at the centre of that journey.Subscribe now so you never miss an episode and join the conversation as we build stronger businesses through stronger leadership.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Tom LeNoble is an executive leader, international speaker, resilience coach, and philanthropist. His career spans Fortune 500 giants including MCI (VZ), Walmart.com (WMT), Palm (HP), and Facebook (META), as well as multiple high-growth startups. As CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence and a Leadership Coach with the Miller Center at Santa Clara University, he mentors leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide.He is the bestselling author of the published memoir My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels. He is also the creator and host of the Opening Pathways podcast, where he shares stories and insights on leadership, resilience, and reinvention. Having survived multiple life-threatening diagnoses, he lives by his conviction: “I'm Still Here!”Visit Tom's Website: www.tomlenoble.com