Teresa Vozza (a “recovering executive” and former Chief HR Officer at Allianz) joins Brandon from Toronto to break down why most leadership training doesn’t stick—and what to do instead. This episode gets real about the human side of leadership: triggers, conflict, feedback, and regulating yourself under pressure. You’ll hear practical ways to ask better questions, read the room, and lead with clarity—without corporate buzzwords.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
Spot the real issue under the “business problem” and coach yourself to the root cause
Regulate your nervous system in high-stakes moments so you don’t freeze, overtalk, or blow up
Ask specific, disarming questions that make people feel seen (and actually open up)
Build trust faster by noticing details and following up like you genuinely care
De-escalate conflict without saying “calm down” (and keep the room from catching fire)
Communicate with fewer, sharper words to boost executive presence and influence
Use stories and emotion to move people to action instead of “spray and pray” training
Lead through bids, boardrooms, and tough conversations with steadier confidence
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
✅ Trauma-informed executive coaching
✅ Triggers, somatics, and nervous system regulation
✅ Conflict de-escalation and validation
✅ Executive presence and concise communication
✅ Asking better questions (and pausing)
✅ Perspective-taking and perceptual positions
✅ Trust-building through intentional connection
👤 Featured Guest:
Teresa Vozza – Executive Coach | Crucible Leader (Former CHRO, Allianz)
Instagram: @teresavozzaoffcial
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