Podcasts about leadership coaching

Delegation is broken — and it's costing you growth, engagement, and retention.On this week's episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole sits down with Brad Federman, author of Never Delegate Again, and together they  dismantle outdated leadership thinking that no longer works in today's world.Brad explains why company life cycles have shrunk, why skills now expire in just a few years, and why leaders must shift from “managing performance” to coaching development. He shares his Growth Matrix, his Five Stages of Change model, and a powerful Culture Character framework that reveals why so many organizations struggle.If you care about building a vibrant culture, retaining top talent, and staying relevant in an AI-driven world—this episode is a must-listen.Vibrant Highlights:04:44 – Why traditional delegation models (including the Eisenhower Matrix) are outdated in today's fast-moving, specialized economy00:07:05 – Growth is the new psychological contract between employers and employees23:49 – Why most organizational change efforts fail (and how leaders sabotage them unintentionally)30:12 – The Five Stages of Change: No Way, Maybe, Get Ready, Act, Routine38:48 – The Culture Character Model: Balancing people and results to create a thriving organization42:45 – Two small leadership shifts that dramatically improve retention and performanceConnect with Brad:Book https://a.co/d/01Kovd2JWebsite https://www.bradfederman.com/Business: https://www.performancepointllc.com/Email: bfederman@performancepointllc.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfederman/Business LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-point-llc/Also mentioned on this episode:Marshall Goldsmith "Feedforward": https://youtu.be/tFX74GIxca4?si=jIMfzHazW8y1Mcv2The Path by Laurie Beth Jones: https://a.co/d/03uwtZ6PThe Tilt Model: https://www.tilt365.com/aboutIgnite your culture. Elevate your leaders. Activate your people.Nicole Greer delivers transformational keynotes and trainings that spark clarity, accountability, energy, and lasting results.Ready to light it up?Visit: vibrantculture.comEmail: nicole@vibrantculture.comWatch Nicole's TEDx Talk: vibrantculture.com/videos

Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

Brian Mhlanga, leadership and organizational development practitioner spoke to Clarence Ford about the Major Trends Set to Transform Leadership Coaching. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Jeni Clift are the owners & Directors of DWM Solutions, now merged with Milan Industries Group.  They have been working together in their own businesses for close to 25 years.Nick is Director of MIG, and holds the role of Visionary.Jeni is Head of People & Culture at MIG. She also has a consultancy business, Tenassia, working with her clients as an EOS Implementer and providing Business & Leadership Coaching.DWM Solutions opened for business in February 2002. We provide proactive IT support services for Local Government, Water Authorities, Education and Health entities as well as small to medium Commercial organisations. In a nutshell, we think about your IT so you don't have to!Our clients are located across Victoria, we support them from our offices in Melbourne, Bendigo and Echuca, and in January 2017 we relocated our Geelong office to Torquay.  We currently employ 16 staff.Prior to founding DWM Solutions, Nick held various roles within the computer and information technology industry. These included Director and General Manager of TriTech Computer Services; and Engineer, Service Manager and National Technical Services Manager over a 13-year career with Unisys.  Nick holds Certificate of Technology in Electronics and Certificate of Technology in Computer Servicing from RMIT.  These, coupled with his extensive industry and product certifications, highlights a wealth of knowledge and skills. More than 30 years of experience in the computer industry has given Nick a sound understanding of the important role technology plays in business. His ability to keep abreast of the ever-changing pace of information technology is second to none.Jeni's background is in Human Resources & Administration, she has worked with many of Australia's best known brands, including Morgan & Banks, P&O, KPMG, NAB, Unisys and Phillips. Jeni is a Professional EOS Implementer and works as a Business Coach specialising in Leadership and Personal Development.  Jeni is a regular speaker at IT industry events and internationally, sharing her experiences in running a family business and managing the “people” side of a business.

What if the most powerful clinical tool in healthcare wasn't a drug, a device, or a data platform — but a word? In this episode of Experiencing Healthcare, Jamie and Matt have a conversation that starts with Disney World germs and ends with something that will change the way you lead your team tomorrow. They unpack the idea of Intentional Positive Reinforcement — not the hollow "great job" you throw over your shoulder in the hallway, but the kind of deliberate, meaningful recognition that creates a ripple effect all the way to the patient's bedside. Matt shares what a dental hygienist taught him about doing things right, why a pair of clicking heels in a nursing home hallway was actually a leadership strategy, and what happens to a healthcare team that only ever hears what they're doing wrong. This is a conversation for the bedside nurse and the C-suite executive. For the credentialing specialist who never sees a patient and the clinical coordinator who sees dozens. Because in healthcare, everyone plays a role in the patient experience — and the way we lead people determines the care those people deliver. If you've ever wondered whether your words are adding to your team or subtracting from them, this episode is your answer.

Hayden Richards, an Australian emergency physician and founder of the Youtube channel CommsLab, joins us to compare notes on confronting what's going on underneath our fight/flight/freeze responses as clinicians in high stakes conversations: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-center-for-medical-simulation/id1279266822 This collaboration began with Hayden's excellent explainer on Advocacy Inquiry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGvEAxVox5U Much like our work with looking at the hidden emotions underneath our judgment, Hayden's work on mindfulness helps people to feel less buffeted by the stimuli of the emergency department as well as of everyday life. Workout of the Week: Use a “good judgment statement” that begins with the words “I'm worried….” Hayden points out that this type of statement of concern lets the listener know that you don't know all the answers, but this is what you're thinking about as you find your way together. Leadership Coaching from Jenny Rudolph: https://harvardmedsim.org/personal-leadership-coaching-with-jenny-rudolph/ #healthcaresimulation #nursing #medicine #debriefing

Warum liefern kluge, engagierte Teams oft trotzdem unter ihren Möglichkeiten? In dieser Folge des LEITWOLF® Podcasts spricht Stefan über einen zentralen, oft unterschätzten Hebel wirksamer Führung: die Qualität der Fragen. Denn Führung zeigt sich nicht zuerst in Entscheidungen – sie zeigt sich in den Fragen, die Du stellst. Viele Organisationen bleiben beschäftigt, kommen aber nicht voran. Nicht wegen fehlender Kompetenz, sondern wegen falscher Fragen. Fragen, die Rechtfertigung erzeugen statt Erkenntnis. Fragen, die zu vage sind, um Klarheit zu schaffen. Fragen, die Verantwortung verwässern statt sie zu aktivieren. Stefan zeigt, wie Du lernorientierte, zukunftsgerichtete Fragen stellst, mit klaren Fokus-Fragen Prioritäten erzwingst und durch präzise Verantwortungsfragen Ownership stärkst. Es geht darum, Diskussionen in echte Entscheidungen zu überführen. ––– Nimm gerne an dieser anonymen Umfrage teil, damit wir diesen Podcast für Dich optimieren können: https://forms.gle/WTqCeutVXV2PsjBH9 Gefällt Dir dieser LEITWOLF® Leadership Podcast? Dann abonniere den Podcast und beurteile ihn bitte mit einer Sternebewertung und Rezension bei iTunes und/oder Spotify. Das hilft uns, diesen LEITWOLF® Podcast weiter zu verbessern und sichtbarer zu machen. ––– Buche Dir JETZT Deinen Zugang zur LEITWOLF® Academy: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy Möchtest Du konkrete Tipps oder Unterstützung, wie gutes Führen in Deinem Unternehmen definiert und umgesetzt werden kann, dann schreibe Stefan eine Mail an: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com ODER Vereinbare hier direkt ein kostenloses Beratungsgespräch mit Stefan: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ____ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Führung, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Erfolgreich führen, Unternehmensführung, Führungskompetenz, Leadership Development, Teammanagement, Leadership Skills, Selbstführung, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Karriereentwicklung, Führungspersönlichkeit, Erfolgsstrategien, Unternehmenskultur, Motivation und Leadership, Leadership-Tipps, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionäre Führung, Leadership Interviews, Erfolgreiche Manager, Unternehmer-Tipps, Leadership-Best Practices, Leadership-Perspektiven, Business-Coaching

Cathy and Todd discuss The Wedding Singer and why this Adam Sandler–Drew Barrymore rom-com lived fully inside the 80's, the music, the clothes, and all that emotional earnestness. They talk about the chemistry that made it work and the unexpectedly sharp stuff underneath, and what happens when genuinely open-hearted people fall in love with each other. They get into Steve Buscemi's awesome chaotic presence and why the soundtrack sold so many copies. The Wedding Singer helped reframe the '80s as emotionally formative and it's remained one of the most loved rom-coms of its era. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

This week, TJ reflects on reaching 500 career wins and the lessons learned across more than two decades of coaching. From early experimentation and self-doubt to hard conversations and fighting for team culture, he shares the pivotal experiences that have shaped his philosophy. Show Notes:Reflecting on 500 career wins and the journey to get thereEarly coaching struggles and lessons learned the hard wayThe mentors and influences that shaped the philosophyExperimentation, growth, and finding a coaching identityDefining culture before chasing resultsThe role of hard conversations in leadership growthShifting from proving yourself to serving othersPerspective gained through adversity and setbacksBalancing competitive drive with long-term impactBuilding trust and accountability within a programCoaching from a place of significance, not insecurityThe importance of relationships over recordsWhat 500 wins really represent beyond the scoreboardSend us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before.This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last! Register for a PGC Basketball camp today and register to be a PGC Partner Program to receive exclusive discounts: https://pgcbasketball.com/partner 

Ever feel like your team is checking boxes but missing the point? If people on your team are asking “why are we doing this again?”, you're likely facing a silent killer of culture and momentum: purpose drift. In this episode, Dave Garrison returns to unpack how organizations unintentionally disconnect from their deeper purpose and how to fix it before it costs you your people, productivity, and performance.In Part 2 of the Buy-In Blockers Takeover Series, George Bryant welcomes back leadership expert and bestselling author Dave Garrison to tackle one of the biggest hidden challenges in business: purpose drift. When teams lose connection to the “why” behind their work, even the best strategies can fall flat. Dave breaks down how to identify when purpose drift is creeping in, why it's so dangerous, and the simple tools leaders can use to bring purpose back to the forefront.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What “purpose drift” is and how it quietly erodes team performance.How to reconnect your team to purpose in just 3 questions.Why purpose must be co-created, not just declared.The subtle signs of disengagement and how to respond.The power of modeling purpose in daily decisions. Key Takeaways:✔️Purpose drift happens when people lose sight of the “why” behind their work.✔️Co-creating purpose drives deeper engagement than top-down declarations.✔️Purpose must be repeated and modeled daily to stay alive.✔️Ask: “How is our work making a difference?” to bring clarity and buy-in.✔️Use 4-6 word phrases to clarify your company's living, breathing purpose. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Intro to Part 2: Facing the “purpose drift” blocker[01:28] – What buy-in really looks like and why it's rare[03:00] – Four major blockers to buy-in explained[04:00] – Defining purpose drift and how it shows up in teams[06:00] – Signs your team has disconnected from the bigger picture[08:00] – The cost of unclear or forgotten purpose[09:30] – The power of co-creating and repeating compelling purpose[10:45] – 3 powerful questions to ask your team[12:08] – Outro from George + how to get Dave's resources Connect with Dave Garrison:Book: The Buy-In AdvantageWebsite:GarrisonGrowth.comLinkedIn: Dave GarrisonEmail: engage@garrisongrowth.com Your Challenge This Week:Shoot Dave a message on LinkedIn with the words “Leadership Sprint” and your podcast takeaway to get free access to a special training!Reflect with your team using Dave's 3 questions and start the conversation around your living purpose.Share your biggest insight from this episode on Instagram and tag @itsgeorgebryant for a chance to be featured.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection. Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to lead with clarity and culture? Let's build your business from the inside out. Live Retreats – Get in the room where transformation and momentum happen. See all upcoming events at  mindofgeorge.com/retreat 

What does it take not only to plan growth – but to actually deliver it? In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan speaks with Martin Hettich – former senior executive at Procter & Gamble and now Partner at Boston Consulting Group. With more than 30 years of international leadership experience, Martin shares the principles that enable sustainable growth in complex environments. The conversation explores entrepreneurial curiosity, critical thinking, and the discipline of continuous reinvention. Martin reflects on how early experiences in sports shaped his resilience, why honest feedback is a true gift in leadership, and why integrity remains the most essential trait of any leader. Together, Stefan and Martin discuss what corporations can learn from consulting firms – and vice versa, why many organizations only take innovation seriously when they have to, and how a relentless focus on customer impact and real leverage leads to better decisions. A key theme: the ability to say no and to invest time where it truly creates value. A conversation about growth with substance, leadership with character, and the courage to keep developing yourself – so strategy turns into real results. ––– More about Martin Hettich: // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-hettich-35778125/?locale=de_DE // WEBSITE: https://hettichconsulting.com ––– Do you like the LEITWOLF® Leadership podcast? Then please rate it with a star rating and review it on iTunes or/and Spotify. This will help us to further improve this LEITWOLF® podcast and make it more visible. ––– Book your access to the LEITWOLF® Academy NOW: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy-en Would you like solid tips or support on how to implement good leadership in your company? Then please get in touch with Stefan via mail: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com Or arrange a free phone call here: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly-en // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVE ___ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Successful Leadership, Organizational Management, Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Team Management, Self-leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Career Development, Leadership Personality, Success Strategies, Organizational Culture, Motivation and Leadership, Leadership Tips, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionary Leadership, Leadership Interviews, Successful Managers, Entrepreneurial Tips, Leadership Best Practices, Leadership Perspectives, Business Coaching

In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Kathryn Sandford, seasoned personal brand and leadership coach, to explore what it truly means to go from invisible to influential. Kathryn draws on her rich background in teaching, recruitment, and government to show professionals—especially introverts and quiet achievers—how to find their voice, build credibility, and shine without being loud.We talk about the power of energy in communication, why self-trust and self-kindness are the foundations of influence, and how relevance is a muscle we can train at every stage of our careers. Kathryn also shares practical networking tips, storytelling strategies that help you stand out, and the affirmation she lives by: “I am enough.”If you've ever wondered how to navigate career pivots, project confidence without people-pleasing, or become visible in a noisy world while staying true to yourself, this episode will encourage you to take that courageous next step.Episode HighlightsKathryn's introvert–extrovert balance and reframing the idea of a “social butterfly.”Lessons from teaching: energy awareness, clear boundaries, and credibility in communication.The turning point that led Kathryn out of teaching and into leadership coaching.How to pivot careers with courage and strategy, especially later in life.Building a personal brand through self-awareness, storytelling, and reputation.Why asking others to describe you in three words can unlock your strengths.The “relevance muscle” and how to strengthen it for future success.Key TakeawaysEnergy speaks louder than words — how you show up is as important as what you say.Boundaries build trust — being clear and consistent creates credibility and influence.Self-trust is the foundation of leadership — start by believing I am enough.Personal brand = reputation + influence + impact — know your story and tell it well.Relevance is a muscle — it needs ongoing practice, upskilling, and self-reflection.Networking made simple — approach one or three people, never two.Storytelling sets you apart — ordinary stories, told with authenticity, make you memorable.Memorable Quotable“The most powerful thing you can say to yourself is: I am enough.” — Kathryn SandfordResources & LinksConnect with Kathryn Sandford on LinkedIn.Learn  about Kathryn Sandford's programs: Invisible to Influential and 1:1 Leadership Coaching.Follow Serena on LinkedIn. Visit serenalow.com.au for the first step to ending your visibility struggle.Enjoyed this episode?Subscribe to The Quiet Warrior Podcast and leave a 5-star review—it helps us reach even more introverts and quiet achievers who are ready to step into visibility with confidence.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Money decisions often feel like a tug of war between two “right” instincts. Protect the children or prepare the children. Spend for what you need today or save for what you might need tomorrow. In this episode, Betsy A. Miller, J.D., ACC., a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, brings a powerful framework to those tensions by introducing polarities. Polarities are pairs of interdependent opposites where the goal is not to land in the middle, but to get the benefits of both and avoid the overuses of either. Her perspective is grounded in her own story, growing up around affluence while her family stayed disciplined and worked hard. This shaped her relationship with saving, spending and security, and still guides how she values her work and makes big financial decisions today. What If the Answer Isn’t Either/Or—But Both/And? The most important challenges can’t be solved by choosing sides. Whether it’s navigating stability and change, flexibility and structure, or task and relationship, the Both/And Mindset is at the foundation of this work—transforming either/or deadlocks into a sustainable path forward. Betsy is a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, author and Lecturer at Harvard Law School. She helps clients and students navigate one of the hardest challenges: integrating opposing values instead of choosing between them. For more than 25 years, Betsy has worked in law firms, government and academia—holding leadership positions, prosecuting and defending high-stakes cases, advising clients under investigation, coaching senior executives and teaching the next generation of lawyers. She has led billion-dollar settlement negotiations, served as Chief of Staff to the D.C. Attorney General, worked as Nominations Counsel on the United States Senate Judiciary Committee, and guided family offices through generational transitions. At Harvard Law School, Betsy created and teaches the university’s first course dedicated to the Both/And Mindset, “Polarities: Harnessing the Power of Opposites to Lead and Negotiate in a Complex World.” Her range of experiences—from the courtroom to the boardroom to the classroom—enables Betsy to connect dots others can’t see and to create value from opposites that need each other over time to succeed. Betsy’s scholarship has been published in the Harvard Negotiation Law Review, the Leadership Edition of the ABA’s Law Practice Magazine, The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal, Law360 and Law.com. She has written on topics including the Both/And Mindset, change management, talent development, effective feedback and law firm governance. Betsy’s work in the classroom has been featured in the Harvard Gazette and in Harvard Law Today. Betsy is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School. She is an ICF-accredited leadership coach with Certificates in Leadership Coaching and in Polarities (the study of interdependent opposites) from Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership. When Both Can Be True Betsy's reflections show that some of our most meaningful money questions are not “either/or” choices but living tensions we navigate over time. Through the lens of polarities such as reveal and conceal, save and spend, present and future she illustrates how families can move beyond false trade-offs and instead seek the benefits of both. Her story reminds us that clarity comes not from picking a side, but from curiosity, intentionality and an openness to holding complexity with care. If you're thinking about how to navigate difficult family conversations about wealth, values or expectations, an Aspiriant advisor can help you frame the discussion, build shared understanding and create a plan that honors both relationships and resources. Follow Money Tales on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube Music for more real stories that help us make smarter, more intentional decisions with our money.

How Shared Standards Can Bring Down the Heat (with Gabe Reedy) | Curious Now 29 Gabriel Reedy, Editor-in-Chief of Advances in Simulation, joins us to talk about how shared standards can bring down the heat in workplace conflicts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-center-for-medical-simulation/id1279266822 How do we as teachers and clinicians provide the conditions for people to thrive? If we want people to get better, we have to agree in a shared direction to move regarding what better looks like. How can we make sure that standards are continually growing with the field and with evidence from what has actually happened in the world so that our practice doesn't get static or stagnant? Workout of the week: Notice when the heat level is rising in a conversation when it isn't clear what's raising the temperature, and use curious questioning to figure out why! Leadership Coaching from Jenny Rudolph: https://harvardmedsim.org/personal-leadership-coaching-with-jenny-rudolph/ The Advocacy-Inquiry Rubric in Advances in Simulation: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41077-025-00381-z #healthcaresimulation #nursing #medicine #debriefing

Was braucht es, um Wachstum nicht nur zu planen, sondern wirklich zu liefern? In dieser Folge des LEITWOLF® Podcasts spricht Stefan mit Martin Hettich – ehemaliger Top-Manager bei Procter & Gamble, heute Berater und Partner der Boston Consulting Group. Martin blickt auf über 30 Jahre internationale Führungserfahrung zurück und teilt die Prinzipien, die für ihn nachhaltiges Wachstum möglich machen. Im Gespräch geht es um unternehmerische Neugier, kritisches Denken und die Fähigkeit, sich selbst immer wieder neu zu erfinden. Martin erzählt, wie frühe Erfahrungen im Sport seine Resilienz geprägt haben, warum ehrliches Feedback ein Geschenk ist – gerade in der Führung – und weshalb Integrität für ihn die wichtigste Eigenschaft einer Führungskraft ist. Gemeinsam diskutieren Stefan und Martin, was Konzerne von Beratungen lernen können – und umgekehrt, warum viele Unternehmen Innovation erst dann ernst nehmen, wenn sie müssen, und wie konsequenter Fokus auf Kundennähe und Hebelwirkung bessere Entscheidungen ermöglicht. Ein zentrales Thema: die Kunst, Nein zu sagen und Zeit dort zu investieren, wo sie echte Wirkung entfaltet. Ein Gespräch über Wachstum mit Substanz, über Führung mit Haltung und über den Mut, sich selbst kontinuierlich weiterzuentwickeln – damit aus Strategie echte Ergebnisse werden. ––– Mehr von Martin Hettich: // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-hettich-35778125/?locale=de_DE // WEBSITE: https://hettichconsulting.com ––– Nimm gerne an dieser anonymen Umfrage teil, damit wir diesen Podcast für Dich optimieren können: https://forms.gle/WTqCeutVXV2PsjBH9 Gefällt Dir dieser LEITWOLF® Leadership Podcast? Dann abonniere den Podcast und beurteile ihn bitte mit einer Sternebewertung und Rezension bei iTunes und/oder Spotify. Das hilft uns, diesen LEITWOLF® Podcast weiter zu verbessern und sichtbarer zu machen. ––– Buche Dir JETZT Deinen Zugang zur LEITWOLF® Academy: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy Möchtest Du konkrete Tipps oder Unterstützung, wie gutes Führen in Deinem Unternehmen definiert und umgesetzt werden kann, dann schreibe Stefan eine Mail an: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com ODER Vereinbare hier direkt ein kostenloses Beratungsgespräch mit Stefan: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ____ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Führung, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Erfolgreich führen, Unternehmensführung, Führungskompetenz, Leadership Development, Teammanagement, Leadership Skills, Selbstführung, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Karriereentwicklung, Führungspersönlichkeit, Erfolgsstrategien, Unternehmenskultur, Motivation und Leadership, Leadership-Tipps, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionäre Führung, Leadership Interviews, Erfolgreiche Manager, Unternehmer-Tipps, Leadership-Best Practices, Leadership-Perspektiven, Business-Coaching

What can the kitchen teach leaders about influence, trust, and soft power?In this episode, Shelby and Belinda are joined by Jeremiah Knight, Foreign Service Officer and author of Diplomat in the Kitchen, to explore leadership through the lens of culinary diplomacy.Jeremiah shares how food, storytelling, and hospitality can build trust across cultures and serve as a powerful form of soft power in professional environments. He also reflects on what it took to create Diplomat in the Kitchen over several years, including the importance of building the right team, accepting honest feedback, and pursuing a passion project strategically while maintaining a full-time career.This episode offers grounded leadership lessons on influence, discernment, resilience, and building relationships that last.Send us a comment!Join us on February 28th, 2026 at the DC Wharf for the Recommit: Winter Retreat. Get your tickets here: https://www.stirringsuccess.com/recommit-a-halfday-retreat We publish new episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe to the Leadership Tea Podcast Subscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights.

Ronald A. Alexander, PhD, MFT, SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) is a Creativity and Communication Consultant, and an Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private psychotherapy practice working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in Santa Monica, California. He is the Executive Director of the OpenMind® Training Institute, a leading-edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in core creativity, mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and mindfulness meditation. For more than forty-four years, Alexander has been a trainer of healthcare professionals in North America, as well as in Europe, Russia, Japan, China, and Australia. As a Mindfulness and Zen Buddhist practitioner, he specializes in utilizing mindfulness meditation in his professional and corporate work to help people transform their lives by accessing the mind states that open the portal to their core creativity.Alexander is a leading pioneer in the fields of Mindfulness Based Mind-Body Therapies, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Ericksonian Mind-Body Therapies, Holistic Psychology, and Integrative and Behavioral Medicine. He is a long-time extension faculty member of the UCLA Departments of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Entertainment, a lecturer in the David Geffen School of Medicine, and an adjunct faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute and Pepperdine Universities. Alexander received his SEP Certificate from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute in Boulder Colorado. He consulted with and received treatment from Milton H Erickson MD. He personally trained with Ernest Rossi and Steven Gilligan in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy as well as with Daniel P. Brown of the Harvard Medical Cambridge Hospital professional training's seminars in hypnosis and hypno-analysis. He trained with and was certified by the Los Angeles Gestalt Therapy Institute and with Erving and Miriam Polster PhD of the Gestalt Training Center of La Jolla. He also received training and supervision in Contemporary Gestalt and Family Therapies, Psychoanalytic Self-Psychology, Relational and Object Relations Therapies.Dr. Ronald Alexander, PhD is a leading Creativity and Communication Coach, International Clinical Trainer, Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private practice in Santa Monica, California. He is the originator of the OpenMind Training® Institute, a leading edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in mindfulness based mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and meditation. His unique method combines ancient wisdom teachings with Leadership Coaching and Core Creativity into a comprehensive integrated, behaviorally effective mind-body program. This system combines techniques that support strategies of personal, clinical, and corporate excellence and growth.Alexander's extensive training includes core creativity, conflict management, Gestalt therapy, leadership and organizational development, and vision and strategic planning. He pioneered the early values and vision-based models for current day leadership and professional coaching. He specializes in Mind-Body therapies and has been studying and teaching Mindfulness Meditation, Creative Visualization and Transpersonal Psychology since 1970. Alexander studied with and was influenced by noted leaders in these fields such as Ken Blanchard, Werner Erhard, Warren Bennis, Umberto Materana and Francesco Variela, and was one of the grandfathers of coaching along with Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins and Jack Canfield.To learn more about Dr. Ron and his work, visithttps://ronaldalexander.com

In this episode of Zen Pop Parenting, Cathy and Todd dive into the psychological thriller Misery and explore what makes it so deeply unsettling decades later. Through the intense dynamic between Paul Sheldon and Annie Wilkes, they unpack themes of control, obsession, entitlement, and the dangerous illusion of “love” without boundaries. Using the film as a lens, they examine how fear, power, and identity shape relationships—and what this story reveals about emotional captivity in both subtle and extreme forms. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

In this episode I'm joined by leadership expert, speaker and author Helen Beedham to explore what really keeps people in organisations.Helen returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, People Glue, and the research behind it. We dig into how to create a working environment where people feel able to do their best work, stay engaged, and choose to stay — even when other options are available.In this episode, we explore:What People Glue really meansThe paradox at the heart of retention: why giving people more freedom often makes them more likely to stayThe four freedoms people want at workHow to tell if your team or organisation is truly “sticky”Practical, low-risk ways leaders can offer more freedom while maintaining clarity and accountabilityWhat leaders can do to protect morale and people glue during restructures and periods of changeHow individuals can reflect on their own experience of freedom at work and take more control of their careersHelen also shares practical examples from organisations that are getting this right, including simple leadership practices that build trust, psychological safety, and connection - without losing focus on results.This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder.Work with Carla:1:1 Leadership Coaching with Carla – get support to help you get your voice heard at work and develop your career. Book a discovery callAbout Helen BeedhamHelen Beedham, MA Cantab, is an organisational expert, business book author, speaker and host of The Business of Being Brilliant podcast. Her first book 'The Future of Time: How ‘re-working' time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing' was named People, Culture & Management Book of the Year at the Business Book Awards, and her second book 'People Glue: Hold on to your best people by setting them free' was published in January 2026.Helen advises business and HR leaders on creating a positive culture that fuels growth; helps teams to deliver more and have more fun; and coaches executives to become their sharpest, brightest best. She speaks publicly about the future of work and is regularly featured in national, business and HR press including the FT, Financial News, Forbes, FastCompany and HR Review.Helen's websiteHelen on LinkedInThe Business of Being Brilliant podcast

Coaching multiplies leadership. This episode explores the difference between managing and coaching, showing how asking better questions empowers teams and builds independent problem-solvers.You Got This,Ryan

Thank you so much to our Australian hosts including Nathan Oliver and the Canberra Region Debriefing Club, a community of skilled, thoughtful teachers who made this virtual visit a deep and helpful conversation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-center-for-medical-simulation/id1279266822 In this week's episode, Jenny joins the Canberra Region Meta Debrief Club to talk about moments in our teaching where our judgment flares up and we start to get indignant with our colleagues and our learners, even ones who we care deeply about! This wonderful group of participated in a meta-debriefing of their experiences with difficult judgments during their teaching and personal lives that helped us understand what's happening to us when we flare up from our judgments. Workout of the week: When you find yourself judging, or even experiencing heightened emotions, ask yourself, what is the standard I'm holding here? Leadership Coaching from Jenny Rudolph: https://harvardmedsim.org/personal-leadership-coaching-with-jenny-rudolph/ #healthcaresimulation #nursing #medicine #debriefing

Many leaders experience exactly this: the team works hard, everyone is busy, calendars are full — and yet the results fall short of expectations. In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan explains why this is rarely a performance problem and almost always a leadership problem. He shows how easily activity is mistaken for impact, why too many priorities drain focus and energy, and why vague leadership — though well-intentioned — is highly ineffective. Being busy feels productive. Delivering real results is far more uncomfortable. Stefan shares three practical levers leaders can use immediately to create impact: defining results instead of tasks, radically focusing on a small number of priorities, and running regular, honest outcome check-ins. It's about clarity in the “what,” freedom in the “how,” and the courage to consistently decide what not to do. ––– Do you like the LEITWOLF® Leadership podcast? Then please rate it with a star rating and review it on iTunes or/and Spotify. This will help us to further improve this LEITWOLF® podcast and make it more visible. ––– Book your access to the LEITWOLF® Academy NOW: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy-en Would you like solid tips or support on how to implement good leadership in your company? Then please get in touch with Stefan via mail: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com Or arrange a free phone call here: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly-en // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVE ___ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Successful Leadership, Organizational Management, Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Team Management, Self-leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Career Development, Leadership Personality, Success Strategies, Organizational Culture, Motivation and Leadership, Leadership Tips, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionary Leadership, Leadership Interviews, Successful Managers, Entrepreneurial Tips, Leadership Best Practices, Leadership Perspectives, Business Coaching

Categories Best 80's RomanceBest 90's RomanceBest Romantic ComedyBest Dramatic RomanceBest Forbidden LoveBest TV RomanceWorst TV RomanceBest Romance, Right Now (2026) Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

In this episode, Dr. Laura welcomes Dr. Shirley Davis, a leadership development expert, culture transformation thought leader, bestselling author, and President and CEO of Shirley Davis International, to the show for a conversation on workplace leadership and what it means to live, be in leadership, and leave a legacy. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience across HR, executive leadership, and global workforce consulting, Dr. Davis and Dr. Laura explore why so many organizations struggle with inclusive guidance and low employee engagement, and how a strong mindset and trust-based leadership can be built. Dr. Davis shares insights from her upcoming book, Leading High Performance Teams for Dummies, which offers practical strategies for building excellent  teams in today's changing workplace. Dr. Laura discusses the topics covered in the book: from managing remote and global teams to preparing leaders for the future of work leadership amid AI.  There is a difference between managing tasks and truly leading people, and Dr. Davis challenges us to move past fear and self-limiting beliefs to embrace leading with purpose and building a meaningful leadership legacy. Success is redefined in this episode, and both Dr. Laura and Dr. Davis stress that visibility does not equal value. Results, not physical presence, should define success in organizations.“I always say, too, if you're a leader and nobody is following you, you're just taking a walk.” - Dr. Shirley DavisAbout Dr. Shirley Davis:Dr. Shirley Davis is an internationally recognized global workforce expert, culture transformation thought leader, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and President & CEO of Shirley Davis International, providing transformative and innovative thought leadership through published keynote speeches, books, articles, LinkedIn courses, and workshops. With over 30 years of business experience in Fortune 50 companies, global nonprofits, and government agencies, she has worked in 40+ countries, served over 300 global organizations, and delivers over 100+ paid presentations a year . She's been featured in nationally acclaimed publications including, but not limited to: Forbes, Fortune Magazine, CEO Magazine, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily.Dr. Shirley Davis is a best-selling author of Living Beyond “What If?” and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies (2022). Her other popular titles include Reinvent Yourself and Inclusive Leadership For Dummies (2024). A LinkedIn Learning author with 9 leadership courses—one of which was named among the Top 20 Most Popular Courses of 2024—she also holds over 10 professional certifications and 4 earned degrees, including a Ph.D. in Business and Organizational Leadership. Dr. Davis serves on the national board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and is a member of the NSA Million Dollar Speakers Group, Women Corporate Directors, and Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. A few of her many accolades include induction into the PGCPS Hall of Fame (2025), the prestigious Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel Award (2022), induction into Inclusion Magazine's Hall of Fame (2021), and the national title of Ms. American United States (2000). Driven by a lifelong passion for philanthropy, she co-founded the Dr. Shirley Davis Foundation with her daughter, Gabrielle Victoria, to uplift individuals and businesses through coaching, resources, and strategic development.Resources:Dr. Shirley Davis website: DrShirleyDavis.com“Leading High-Performance Teams for Dummies” by Dr. Shirley Davis“Inclusive Leadership for Dummies” by Dr. Shirley DavisOther books by Dr. Shirley DavisLinkedInYouTubeDr. Shirley Davis FoundationMake A Wish Calgary“I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley LovettDr. Laura on LinkedInWhere Work Meets Life™ on YouTubeLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology Pre-order Dr. Laura's new book today: I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...What happens when a high-achieving leader stops performing and starts returning to herself?In this powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with leadership coach, writer, and former Fortune 100 executive Jan Turner for a deeply human conversation about burnout, reinvention, creativity, and what it truly means to live a fierce life.After spending nearly three decades leading multi-billion-dollar businesses, Jan experienced multiple life-altering burnout moments that forced her to confront patterns of perfectionism, over-responsibility, and self-abandonment. Instead of pushing through, she chose a braver path: slowing down, reconnecting with creativity, and redefining leadership from the inside out.Together, Julie and Jan explore:Why burnout is not a badge of honor for high-achieving womenHow creativity and play are essential tools for regulation and healingThe hidden leadership patterns that keep women stuck and exhaustedWhy vulnerability is not weakness, but a powerful leadership skillWhat it means to live and lead fiercely in midlife and beyondJan also shares the story behind her mother's parting message, “Live a Fierce Life,” and how it continues to shape her work today.Free Gift: Jan is offering listeners her Fierce Weekly Reset, a simple and powerful guide to reset your energy, priorities, and mindset each week. Visit jan-turner.com.If you're a woman navigating leadership, transition, burnout, or a desire to return to yourself, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.Support the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...

Viele Führungskräfte erleben genau das: Das Team arbeitet hart, alle sind beschäftigt, die Tage sind voll – und trotzdem bleiben die Ergebnisse hinter den Erwartungen zurück. In dieser Folge des LEITWOLF® Podcasts spricht Stefan darüber, warum das kein Leistungsproblem ist, sondern fast immer ein Führungsproblem. Er zeigt, wie leicht Aktivität mit Wirkung verwechselt wird, warum zu viele Prioritäten Fokus und Energie zerstören und weshalb vage Führung zwar gut gemeint, aber hochgradig ineffektiv ist. Busy zu sein fühlt sich produktiv an – Ergebnisse zu liefern ist deutlich unbequemer. Stefan teilt drei konkrete Hebel, mit denen Führungskräfte sofort Wirkung erzeugen können: Ergebnisse statt Aufgaben klar definieren, radikal auf wenige Prioritäten fokussieren und regelmäßig ehrliche Ergebnis-Checks durchführen. Es geht um Klarheit im „Was“, Freiheit im „Wie“ und den Mut, konsequent zu entscheiden, was nicht gemacht wird. ––– Nimm gerne an dieser anonymen Umfrage teil, damit wir diesen Podcast für Dich optimieren können: https://forms.gle/WTqCeutVXV2PsjBH9 Gefällt Dir dieser LEITWOLF® Leadership Podcast? Dann abonniere den Podcast und beurteile ihn bitte mit einer Sternebewertung und Rezension bei iTunes und/oder Spotify. Das hilft uns, diesen LEITWOLF® Podcast weiter zu verbessern und sichtbarer zu machen. ––– Buche Dir JETZT Deinen Zugang zur LEITWOLF® Academy: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy Möchtest Du konkrete Tipps oder Unterstützung, wie gutes Führen in Deinem Unternehmen definiert und umgesetzt werden kann, dann schreibe Stefan eine Mail an: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com ODER Vereinbare hier direkt ein kostenloses Beratungsgespräch mit Stefan: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ____ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Führung, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Erfolgreich führen, Unternehmensführung, Führungskompetenz, Leadership Development, Teammanagement, Leadership Skills, Selbstführung, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Karriereentwicklung, Führungspersönlichkeit, Erfolgsstrategien, Unternehmenskultur, Motivation und Leadership, Leadership-Tipps, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionäre Führung, Leadership Interviews, Erfolgreiche Manager, Unternehmer-Tipps, Leadership-Best Practices, Leadership-Perspektiven, Business-Coaching

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, former Marine counterintelligence operator and Paralympic silver medalist Dennis Connors joins Marcus to discuss the true meaning of perseverance beyond grit. Dennis shares insights from his time in special operations, his journey through PTSD and stroke recovery, and how vulnerability, discipline, and community create sustainable high performance in leadership and life. Episode Highlights [2:31] The Intelligence Behind Special Operations - Dennis explains his role in human intelligence collection for special operations and why keeping servicemen safe was the number one priority—not just gathering information. [26:30] The Four Pillars of Perseverance - Dennis breaks down why grit alone isn't enough for long-term success and introduces his framework: vulnerability, self-love, disciplined action, and community. [46:00] Leading Leaders: The Transition from Operator to Mentor - A powerful discussion on what it means to lead leaders, the importance of empowering your team, and why asking for help is one of the most powerful leadership tools. [57:54] The Road to LA 2028 - Dennis shares his goal to win Paralympic gold at the 2028 LA Games and the challenges Paralympic athletes face in funding their Olympic dreams while maintaining careers. Dennis Connors is a Paralympic silver medalist, two-time para cycling world champion, and former Marine counterintelligence operator who served with special operations forces. After suffering strokes that left him paralyzed, Dennis rebuilt his life through adaptive sport and now works as a keynote speaker and leadership coach. He's a TEDx speaker whose talk on redefining perseverance challenges the traditional "grit mentality" and offers a more sustainable framework for overcoming adversity. Dennis helps military, corporate, and athletic organizations translate high-performance lessons into practical leadership insights. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really mean to stand for something as a leader right now?In this episode of The Leadership Tea Podcast, Shelby and Belinda discuss the growing pressure leaders face to speak out, and why outrage alone is not leadership. They explore how judgment, discernment, and timing play a critical role in deciding when to speak up, when to wait, and how to create lasting impact without grandstanding.Through thoughtful reflection and real-world examples, this conversation unpacks the difference between performative action and strategic leadership, the value of incremental change, and the importance of trust built over time.This episode is for leaders navigating polarized environments who want to lead with intention, credibility, and real influence.Send us a comment!Join us on February 28th, 2026 at the DC Wharf for the Recommit: Winter Retreat. Get your tickets here: https://www.stirringsuccess.com/recommit-a-halfday-retreat We publish new episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe to the Leadership Tea Podcast Subscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights.

Cathy and Todd discuss Best in Show to honor Catherine O'Hara and dive into America's Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show in Philadelphia, where nothing “big” happens and that is exactly the joke. They examine Christopher Guest's mockumentary style, made without a traditional script, in which an ensemble performs identity inside a highly rule-bound world. They move through their typical categories and share plenty of their favorite clips as they explore how the film, released in 2000 before reality TV normalized confessionals, predicted The Office and Parks and Recreation. Cathy and Todd connect the movie to modern life, where we curate versions of ourselves at school, work, in parenting spaces, and on social media, and reflect on what this means for girls who are trained to perform likability, calm, and competence. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

This week we're back again with Coach Mike Neighbors, and this time going through his lists of Top 3's sparking conversation on culture, leadership, game coaching, and a little life outside of basketball.There's life lessons and practical insights to challenge us as coaches to think differently, grow our experiences, and be better both on and off the court for ourselves and our players.Show Notes:Why create listsDefining culture and how to build itIn-game coaching tipsFavorite team shooting drillsLeadership lessons, delayed gratification, and adding valueReading, learning, and finding information that shapes better decisionsLife outside basketball, including hobbies and finding balancePersonal favorites in movies, TV shows, books, food, and travelReflections on coaching longevity, mentorship, and saving basketballSend us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before.This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last! If you know a serious, dedicated point guard who could benefit from learning how to think the game, make sure they know our 2026 summer camp schedule is now available online. The first 2,500 players to register when camp opens on Jan 26th will receive a $100 discount. Learn more at pgcbasketball.com/camp-schedule

What You'll Learn in This EpisodeIn this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss what coaching in the workplace really means. Why it's far more than a buzzword. The conversation breaks down the difference between coaching, training, and mentoring, and explains how coaching serves as a powerful leadership approach for developing people, building trust, and sustaining continuous improvement.They emphasize how coaching shows up in day-to-day work through huddles, Gemba walks, and one-on-ones, and how lean tools like PDCA naturally support a coaching mindset. Key TakeawaysCoaching is a leadership approach, not an event.Coaching is different from training and mentoring.Every day work creates coaching opportunities.LinksLean Solutions 2026 SummitLean Solutions Website⁠⁠Click Here For Shayne Daughenbaugh's LinkedIn⁠⁠Click Here For Catherine McDonald's LinkedIn⁠⁠

In this episode, I'm joined by Joe Lalley, author of Question to Learn, to explore why questions are one of the most underrated — and misused — leadership tools. We talk about curiosity, influence, and what really happens when leaders feel they're supposed to have all the answers. In this conversation, we explore: Why most of us stop asking good questions as our careers progress The subtle ways workplace culture rewards answers and punishes curiosity The different motives behind questions — and why some shut people down How questions can build influence without needing certainty What leaders can learn from children, improv, and discomfort Why “I don't know” might be one of the most powerful things a leader can say The role curiosity plays in a world increasingly shaped by AI Joe's favourite question — and why it opens doors most people miss This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder. Work with Carla: 1:1 Leadership Coaching with Carla – get support to help you get your voice heard at work and develop your career. Book a discovery call About Joe Lalley Joe Lalley is a writer, speaker, and workshop facilitator who has spent much of his career leading innovation workshops for companies of all industries, shapes, and sizes. Joe has published multiple articles ranging from how to use curiosity to navigate remote work in the pandemic to how to fix the endless cycles of bad, inefficient meetings. In 2011, Joe completed the Stanford d.school Design Thinking Bootcamp, an intensive program that draws executives from Fortune 500 companies worldwide. As part of a team with peers from Google and Cisco, he worked directly with JetBlue to redesign the passenger ground experience at San Francisco International Airport. Through field research, interviews, and rapid prototyping, Joe and his team presented innovative solutions to JetBlue executives—a transformational experience that helped shape the next chapter of his career. Joe has held leadership roles at Columbia University, MTV/Viacom, WWE, PwC, and his own consultancy, Joe Lalley Experience Design. His client portfolio spans global brands and organizations such as Meta, Pfizer, Cisco, Chegg, General Assembly, Match Group/Tinder, Latham & Watkins, and Lam Research, as well as mission-driven groups like the American Physical Society, Optica, Banyan Global, and CAQH. In October 2025, Lalley released ‘Question to Learn: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Career, Team, and Organization.' Website...

Welcome back to Minter Dialogue (in English), where we explore the deeper journeys of leadership, meaningfulness, and personal growth. In this episode, host Minter Dial sits down with Marc Pitman, a seasoned coach, author, and expert in nonprofit fundraising, for a lively and insightful conversation that spans decades of leadership experience. What does it truly mean to lead with authenticity, humility, and confidence—especially in a world that often equates doubt with weakness? Marc Pitman shares his unique perspective on the evolving landscape of coaching in America, diving into the essential qualities that make great leaders and coaches alike. Drawing from his own journey, Marc Pitman examines the interplay between doubt and action, the power of self-awareness, and the challenge of finding your own voice amidst societal pressures and business demands. Together, Minter Dial and Marc Pitman discuss everything from the stigma of coaching, the pitfalls of rigid leadership, and the importance of humility, to navigating succession and legacy in business and nonprofit organizations. With candid stories, practical analogies, and thoughtful debate, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking purpose, personal growth, and true leadership in their life and work. Tune in to discover how doubt can become your ally, why embracing your strengths and weaknesses matters, and how to carve a legacy that goes beyond mere success—courtesy of two voices passionate about elevating the conversation around leadership.

A very common dilemma—you can see something that you know can be done better, but you're struggling with how to say that to the person doing it without damaging your relationship. Why does it keep happening that we hide our expert judgment about the situation? Leadership Coaching from Jenny Rudolph: https://harvardmedsim.org/personal-leadership-coaching-with-jenny-rudolph/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-center-for-medical-simulation/id1279266822 #healthcaresimulation #nursing #medicine #debriefing

What does it take to deliver fast while leading with long-term impact? In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan speaks with Erling Eriksen, CEO of Norstat. Erling started his career as a trainee and became CEO within just 16 years — a remarkable journey shaped by focus, discipline, and continuous self-development. They discuss the essence of good leadership, lessons from both military and corporate environments, and how to recognize and develop leadership talent. Erling also shares how he handles the responsibilities of the CEO role, sets clear priorities, and why saying “no” is one of the most important leadership skills. A clear and personal conversation about modern leadership, speed with substance, and the mindset that enables sustainable success. ––– Do you like the LEITWOLF® Leadership podcast? Then please rate it with a star rating and review it on iTunes or/and Spotify. This will help us to further improve this LEITWOLF® podcast and make it more visible. ––– Book your access to the LEITWOLF® Academy NOW: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy-en Would you like solid tips or support on how to implement good leadership in your company? Then please get in touch with Stefan via mail: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com Or arrange a free phone call here: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly-en // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVE ___ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Successful Leadership, Organizational Management, Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Team Management, Self-leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Career Development, Leadership Personality, Success Strategies, Organizational Culture, Motivation and Leadership, Leadership Tips, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionary Leadership, Leadership Interviews, Successful Managers, Entrepreneurial Tips, Leadership Best Practices, Leadership Perspectives, Business Coaching

Cathy Duffy joins us to explore redefining power at work, building skill security, and choosing yourself as a leader in today's evolving workplace.In the Season 5 premiere of The Leadership Tea Podcast, Cathy reflects on leadership from inside complex organizations, sharing hard-earned insights on compensation, identity beyond titles, and why job security is no longer enough. She challenges leaders to focus on skill security, generosity, and self-trust, especially in moments of transition or uncertainty.This conversation is a reminder that leadership unfolds in seasons, and that choosing yourself is not selfish, but essential to sustaining impact, clarity, and purpose at work.In this episode, we discuss:Skill security vs. job securityUnder-compensation and knowing your valueSeparating identity from titles and rolesRedefining power as flexibility and “power with”Why happiness is fleeting — and what to pursue insteadChoosing yourself without guilt at different life stagesSend us a comment!Join us on February 28th, 2026 at the DC Wharf for the Recommit: Winter Retreat. Get your tickets here: https://www.stirringsuccess.com/recommit-a-halfday-retreat We publish new episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe to the Leadership Tea Podcast Subscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights.

Todd and Cathy discuss The Sure Thing (1985), Rob Reiner's early, quietly subversive road-trip rom-com starring John Cusack as Gib Lloyd, a smart, restless college guy chasing a guaranteed hookup that slowly reveals itself to be hollow, alongside Daphne Zuniga's Alison Bradbury, a sharp, principled counterpoint who refuses to play the “cool girl.” Set in a pre-internet, pre-cell-phone America, the film captures mid-80s college culture while exploring the tension between impulse and integrity, desire and discernment, with Anthony Edwards' best friend serving as a cautionary caricature of male entitlement and Nicollette Sheridan's “sure thing” functioning more as fantasy than human. They share why Reiner softened the original raunchy premise into something more meaningful and human, and how the movie quietly suggests that growth, conversation, and shared values are the real turn-ons. Todd and Cathy also dive into their regular categories, plus their five favorite John Cusack movies and their five favorite two-person road-trip films. Say Anything Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

Traditional SMART goals in educational coaching often fall short because they focus on what teachers do rather than what students learn. Jim Knight and Jessica Wise explore a different approach: the PEERS framework—goals that are Powerful, Easy, Emotionally Compelling, Reachable, and Student-Focused. This conversation examines why coaching must be adaptive, why genuine commitment matters more than compliance, and what 30 years of instructional coaching research reveals about effective practice. Thank you for being a part of our community.Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think.Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration.Learn more about Introduction to Leadership Coaching:https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/workshop/introduction-to-leadership-coaching/Learn more about Managing Challenging Conversations:https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/workshop/managing-challenging-conversations/

In this episode of Live Like a Leader, I sit down with organizational development expert Gil Crosby (https://www.crosbyod.com/) to explore timeless principles for change, leadership, and frontline empowerment. Learn why most “programs” fail, how to balance authority with freedom, and how leaders can unlock performance by listening to the people closest to the work.Gil Crosby has been an Organization Development Professional since 1984. He applies the Social Science of Kurt Lewin to help organizations navigate change and improve performance, as the same principles apply in both business and society. He is also a Professor at the Leadership Institute of Seattle, and he has just published his 7th book, Leadership and the Front-Line Workforce, for anyone in an organization. Here's what we get into: Kurt Lewin's social science—and why it still worksGil explains Lewin's core insight: when people who live with the problem talk it through together, design solutions that make sense to them, and test them, change actually sticks. Whether it's improving productivity in a plant or reducing violence in a community, people implement what they help shape. Why “forcing best practices” often failsWe talk about how organizations take something like Lean or the Toyota Production System and try to copy-paste it—usually by forcing compliance. Gil highlights what gets left out: at Toyota, when a worker stops the line, the supervisor's first response is “Thank you.” That level of respect and engagement is the point—and when it's missing, the system becomes just another top-down “program of the month.” A perfect frontline story: the Channel Locks lessonGil tells an incredible example from a manufacturing plant: management tried to reduce theft by making workers check out channel locks (basic tools used constantly), which slowed production every time someone needed one. When we asked the obvious question—what does downtime cost compared to a $15 tool?—The plant manager immediately changed course: “Tomorrow, we're putting channel locks everywhere.”And the best part? Once workers saw leadership was actually listening, they didn't steal them. Trust went up, friction went down, and productivity improved. Empowerment isn't “nice”—it's operationalI share why bad customer service drives me crazy (including what I've seen in Slovakia), and the pattern underneath it: people on the front line aren't empowered to make decisions. If the people closest to the work can't act, everything bottlenecks—and leadership often doesn't even know what's broken. Battlefield leadership and “commander's intent.”We connect this to military lessons: when leaders hoard information and control, people suffer. When teams understand the goal and the intent, they can make smarter decisions in real time. That's true in combat, and it's true in business. Democracy vs. autocracy—at work and in societyGil shares Lewin's conclusion that hit me hard: every generation has to learn how to be effective democratic citizens, because democracy isn't self-sustaining. The same is true inside organizations: if people aren't taught how to think, participate, and take ownership, you'll get passivity… or rebellion. The leadership sweet spot: structure + freedomOne of my favorite parts: Gil breaks leadership down as a balance of structure and freedom.People need clarity, information, accountability, and guidance.They also need autonomy and space to think.Too much control creates compliance-without-commitment. Too little structure turns into leaderless chaos. Meetings, fear, and why delegation is so hardWe talk about why leaders struggle to delegate well: endless meetings, unclear authority structures, and fear—fear of upsetting someone, fear of saying no, fear of authority (often rooted way earlier than work). I share a line I coach leaders to use when they're overloaded: “I'd be happy to do that. I'm maxed out—what would you like me to deprioritize so I can take this on?” Gil's low moment, and a leadership lessonGil opens up about the Great Recession: no safety net, consulting work dried up, and he drove a taxi to survive. His takeaway is powerful: do your best, no matter the role. And don't get cocky when money is flowing, because it can stop.MY BIGGEST TAKEAWAYIf you want performance, stop trying to “roll out” solutions to people. Build solutions with them. The front line sees what leadership can't—and when you treat them like owners instead of obstacles, everything improves: morale, execution, and results. --------John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-person and online. He also gets 92+ Net Promoter Scores for his large and small group leadership development trainings at organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Google, Intuit, Boston Scientific, and many more. Find more at https://executivespeakingsuccess.com.Sign up for his weekly micro-trainings for free at https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings and create a great leadership communications habit that makes you the kind of leader who inspires trust, loyalty, and connection.

Hanna Bauer is the Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics™, a leadership and organizational transformation firm helping leaders rebuild trust, alignment, and resilience in times of pressure and change. A Maxwell Leadership Faculty Member, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Baldrige Examiner, she blends human-centered leadership with practical systems to help organizations eliminate burnout and unlock their full potential. A childhood heart-disease survivor and pioneering medical patient, Hanna's story inspires her signature message of love and excellence: leadership has a rhythm—and when leaders regain it, teams and organizations transform. For more information, visit heartnomics.com.

Some teams were top performers just yesterday – and suddenly find themselves stuck today. Same people, same organization, yet out of nowhere: stagnation. In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan explores why teams lose momentum and what you as a leader can do to get them moving again. You'll learn which patterns block growth – missing feedback, buried conflict and a leadership vacuum where problems are admired instead of solved. Stefan shows how a strong feedback culture, courageous conflict navigation and genuine trust in your people can turn caution into ownership and stagnation into progress. A concise episode for leaders who refuse to accept stuck teams – and instead want to unlock their full potential. ––– Do you like the LEITWOLF® Leadership podcast? Then please rate it with a star rating and review it on iTunes or/and Spotify. This will help us to further improve this LEITWOLF® podcast and make it more visible. ––– Book your access to the LEITWOLF® Academy NOW: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy-en Would you like solid tips or support on how to implement good leadership in your company? Then please get in touch with Stefan via mail: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com Or arrange a free phone call here: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly-en // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVE ___ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Successful Leadership, Organizational Management, Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Team Management, Self-leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Career Development, Leadership Personality, Success Strategies, Organizational Culture, Motivation and Leadership, Leadership Tips, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionary Leadership, Leadership Interviews, Successful Managers, Entrepreneurial Tips, Leadership Best Practices, Leadership Perspectives, Business Coaching

Cathy and Todd discuss Why Heated Rivalry Matters, digging into why this hockey romance has become such a cultural lightning rod and emotional touchstone. They talk about Rachel Reid's novel and the TV adaptation, but mostly they focus on what's really happening alongside the sex scenes: two very different expressions of masculinity learning how to coexist without hierarchy, punishment, or performance. The conversation moves from the slow-burn relationship between Shane and Ilya to why so many women, queer viewers, and romance fans trust this story and feel oddly comforted by it. They explore how the show models emotional safety, real repair, and power that doesn't turn into harm, and why that feels rare right now. It's a mix of pop culture, psychology, and cultural reckoning about intimacy, vulnerability, and what people are longing for in relationships today. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

In this episode of the Your Health University Podcast, Jamie sits down with Matt Whitehead, Chief Ancillary Officer at Your Health, to unpack one of leadership's hardest realities: you rarely have all the information you want when decisions matter most.Drawing from decades of healthcare leadership experience, Matt explains how early decisions were driven almost entirely by gut, ethics, and urgency—long before real-time data existed. Together, they explore the balance between data and instinct, confidence and humility, decisiveness and recklessness.This conversation tackles real leadership tension: when waiting causes harm, when momentum matters more than perfection, and why doing nothing is often the most dangerous choice. Matt also shares a candid leadership failure, what it taught him, and how Your Health built a culture where mistakes are learning tools—not career-ending moments.If you lead people, teams, or systems—especially in healthcare—this episode reframes uncertainty not as a weakness, but as the proving ground of great leadership. www.YourHealth.Org

In this episode of Coaching Conversations, Ignacio Lopez and Jim Knight explore how emotional intelligence shapes the way educators lead and coach in schools, particularly as they continue to navigate the ongoing challenges they've faced since the pandemic. Ignacio, who wrote The EQ Way, walks listeners through the five dimensions of emotional intelligence and offers concrete, practical approaches that leaders and coaches can use right away to deepen empathy, strengthen self-regulation, and help everyone in a school take genuine ownership of their growth. What emerges from the conversation is a clear picture of how emotionally intelligent leadership improves school climate and builds the kind of trust and collaboration that helps teachers feel supported and students thrive.Thank you for being a part of our community.Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think.Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration.Learn more about Introduction to Leadership Coaching:https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/workshop/introduction-to-leadership-coaching/Learn more about Managing Challenging Conversations:https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/workshop/managing-challenging-conversations/

Your job is not your identity—and believing it is may be costing you your energy, joy, and leadership longevity. In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, burnout coach and author Elisha Meek breaks down how high achievers unknowingly trap themselves in burnout through perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control. She shares practical tools to reclaim purpose without quitting your career, including her Brains-Body-Soul 5-5-5 reset and the power of identity diversification.Timestamps: 00:00 – Why your title is not your identity 02:00 – Elisha's burnout “lightning bolt” moment 05:30 – Hidden signs of burnout leaders ignore 10:00 – Identity diversification explained 14:30 – Control, perfectionism, and people-pleasing 21:30 – When strengths become career-limiting 27:00 – The Brains-Body-Soul 5-5-5 reset 33:00 – Why breakthroughs rarely happen alone 38:00 – One micro-step to reclaim purpose 42:00 – How to break up with burnout before it breaks youConnect with Elisha Meek: Website: elishameek.com Instagram: @elisha.meek LinkedIn: @ElishaMeek Facebook: @Elisha Meek CoachingJoin the Book Launch Team of her upcoming book, Breakup with Burnout breakupwithburnout.elishameek.com/launchCall to Action: Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with a leader who needs permission to stop burning out in silence.  PODCAST      VIDEOCASTSupport the show

Self-awareness is often listed as a core leadership skill — but how many leaders truly understand what it involves, and how many are unintentionally overestimating it? In this episode of Influence & Impact, I am joined by Dr Julia Carden, former Royal Navy officer, leadership coach, and author of You Are Not As Self-Aware As You Think You Are. Drawing on her PhD research and years of coaching senior leaders, Julia shares why self-awareness is harder — and more confronting — than most people expect. Together, we explore how self-awareness goes far beyond surface-level feedback, why it's essential for healthy team dynamics, and how leaders can start uncovering their blind spots without becoming defensive. In this episode, we cover: Why self-awareness is often a blind spot for leaders The moment you say “I'm very self-aware” — and why that's a warning sign How a lack of self-awareness shows up as team tension, conflict, and disengagement Julia's practical definition of self-awareness using interpersonal and intrapersonal “ingredients” Why feedback can feel threatening — and how to work with it constructively How leaders can build self-awareness without a coach or 360-degree feedback The role of beliefs, values, emotions, and even physiological responses in leadership behaviour Why the people who irritate us most can be powerful mirrors Simple reflective practices that highly self-aware leaders use consistently The one question leaders can ask themselves daily to deepen self-awareness How greater self-awareness can lead to more compassion, acceptance, and connection at work This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder. Work with Carla: 1:1 Leadership Coaching with Carla – get support to help you get your voice heard at work and develop your career. Book a discovery call About Dr Julia Carden PhD MSc PCC FCIPD Julia was born and raised in Cornwall and “made in the Royal Navy” and now lives in Hampshire. She has been and continues to be on a lifelong journey in developing her own self-awareness. She works as a relational coach and coach supervisor practitioner, with an academic underpinning. Her work focuses on working with the whole person (both individuals and teams) to expand and deepen self-awareness, so that individuals can connect deeply with others and develop the capacity to sit with uncertainty. Julia has a deep interest in...

Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

How does faith influence leadership?  LinkedIn says it molds our ethical framework,decision-making process, and our approach to handling challenges. According toa study by the Center for Creative Leadership, leaders who incorporate theirfaith into their professional lives tend to exhibit higher levels of integrityand ethical behavior.Ryan T. Reichert is a born-again Christian, author, speaker,podcaster, mindset coach, and servant leader with over four decades of lifeexperience, working across small-town America to global metropolises. He is aretired Lieutenant Colonel, serving 23 years in the U.S. Army, includingairborne, ranger, and multiple combat deployments. Following his militarycareer, he transitioned into the Fortune 500 world, gaining insight intocorporate leadership and strategy. Today, Ryan is co-founder and owner of Our ProtectorLegendary Leadership Companies, providing 1-on-1 Coaching, Group and LeadershipCoaching, Keynotes, Seminars, Trainings, Live Events, and Book Writing Support.Above all, Ryan's greatest passion is helping others.Whether through volunteering, advocacy, or service, he goes wherever God leadshim, committed to making a lasting impact wherever he is sent. His journey as arecovering alcoholic and addict, father, and business owner continues to shapehis mission—guiding others toward faith, purpose, and transformation. For more information: https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/Check out the Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ourhealerourprotectorFollow: @Ryan T.Reichert

Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

We decided to re-run an old “Pop Culturing” Podcast in honor of the tragic death of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. We will be creating 4 new Zen Pop Episodes based off of 4 other Rob Reiner films for the month of January. When Harry Met Sally… is a 1989 American romantic comedy film written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner. It stars Billy Crystal as Harry and Meg Ryan as Sally. The story follows the title characters from the time they meet in Chicago just before sharing a cross-country drive, through twelve years of chance encounters in New York City. The film raises the question “Can men and women ever just be friends?” and advances many ideas about relationships that became household concepts, such as “high-maintenance” and the “transitional person”. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile