Shows
The Courage of a LeaderUNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about the Loneliness of LeadershipWhat if one of the greatest challenges in leadership isn’t decision-making or pressure but loneliness? In this Unfiltered Series conversation, leadership experts Amy Riley and Daphna Horowitz get real about the isolation that often hides behind confidence and success. Even the most connected leaders can feel unseen when everyone’s looking to them for answers. Amy and Daphna explore how this quiet loneliness shows up at every level of leadership and why it’s not a flaw but a signal—a call to pause, reflect, and reconnect. They share how to build your personal “A-Team,” drop the mask se...
2025-12-2328 min
The Courage of a LeaderUNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Anger and What your Fire is Trying to Tell YouIn this episode of UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Anger and What your fire is trying to tell you, Amy and Daphna explore the misunderstood emotion of anger, an experience many of us are taught to hide or downplay. Together, they unpack why anger is often labeled as “unprofessional” or “unproductive” and instead reframe it as a natural, informative and deeply human emotion.They discuss how anger can signal our values, highlight boundaries and even serve as a catalyst for meaningful change when expressed with clarity and intention. From leadership to personal relationships, the conversation encourages listeners to acknowle...
2025-12-1635 min
The Courage of a LeaderUNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about The Cost of Being in ControlWe all want to do things well — to be responsible, stay on top of it, make sure nothing slips through the cracks. But when does that turn into control?In this episode of UNFILTERED, Daphna Horowitz and Amy Riley get honest about the fine line between responsible leadership and the need to control everything. They unpack why leaders grip so tightly, what it costs in terms of energy, creativity, and trust, and how letting go can actually be a deeper form of wisdom.Join Daphna and Amy for a raw, relatable conversation on hidden control, de...
2025-12-0934 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Courage Needed to Integrate Technology and Drive InnovationJoin us as we explore how courageous leadership helps us integrate technology with purpose instead of pressure. We look at leaders who chose clarity over complexity and used vision to guide innovation. Their success came from reconnecting to why the work matters, asking better questions, and shaping tools around real human needs. When we lead this way, we create space for confidence, trust, and momentum. We also show how cultures shift when leaders speak openly, encourage small tests, and celebrate learning. Bold, people-centered goals create energy and push teams to think in new ways. We share a s...
2025-11-2513 min
The Courage of a LeaderUNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Focus and Presence in a Distraction-Heavy WorldIn today’s world of endless notifications, overflowing inboxes and constant noise, focus and presence feel harder than ever to hold onto. In this episode of UNFILTERED Courageous Conversations about Focus and Presence in a Distraction-Heavy World, Daphna and Amy take an unflinching look at the cost of distraction from information overload (the equivalent of 16 movies a day!) to the hidden toll of multitasking.This isn’t about productivity hacks or quick fixes. It’s about courageous conversations. How distraction shapes our leadership, our relationships and even our sense of self. Through personal stories, science-backed insights and practi...
2025-11-0434 min
The Courage of a LeaderUNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Grief and the Loss of Loved OnesGrief is one of the hardest things to talk about, yet it touches every one of us. In the latest conversation in the UNFILTERED Series, Amy and Daphna open up about loss, leadership, and the human side of work. Together, they explore why grief feels so overwhelming, how words often fall short, and what it means to truly show up for someone. They look at the role of leaders in creating safe spaces, why presence matters more than perfect answers, and how simple language can help us navigate messy emotions. Grief doesn’t follow rules, but when we a...
2025-10-2844 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Missing Leadership Skill: Critical Thinking | Céline WilliamsCéline Williams, founder of reVisionary and an award-winning executive coach, reminds us that critical thinking is one of the rarest yet most vital skills a leader can bring to the table. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development and organizational transformation, she shows how being intentional in our decisions means recognizing biases, questioning assumptions, and digging deeper to uncover root causes. We explore how to pause, reflect, and step back from automatic responses so that we can choose stronger, more sustainable solutions. Critical thinking is not about overcomplicating things. It’s about courageously examining perspectives, challenging comfort zon...
2025-09-3034 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow to Set Relevant Goals and Continually Create Your Legacy (Encore) | Eric LarsonWe’re excited to bring you an encore presentation with Eric Larson, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Chairman of Tilia Holdings. Eric shares how his leadership legacy connects science, design, and business to transform the food supply chain, focusing on food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. He shows us that purpose is the gravity that holds organizations together and guides decisions, even in times of disruption. Through his clarity, innovation, and commitment to the “three P’s”—public health, personal health, and planetary health—we see how leaders can inspire change, build stronger organizations, and create lasting impact.Takeaways1. The Pow...
2025-09-0230 min
The Courage of a LeaderEnding the Engagement Crisis: How Intentional Leadership Builds Thriving Teams | El LagesThere is an engagement crisis in our workplaces currently! Elizabeth “El” Lages, Chief People and Culture Officer at Flexera, shares how strong values, intentional leadership, and accountability fuel high engagement across global teams. Join us as we hear how her approach blends communication, transparency, and people-first practices to keep culture aligned and performance strong even through acquisitions and change. We learn how regular one-on-ones, clear expectations, and open feedback loops empower employees to contribute meaningfully and speak up. El gives us practical insight into building trust, supporting leaders at all levels, and creating real ownership across the organ...
2025-08-1926 min
The Courage of a LeaderUNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about MenopauseIs it hot in here, or is it… Menopause?In this powerful episode of UNFILTERED, Daphna and Amy crack open one of the most misunderstood and under-discussed life transitions: menopause. From brain fog to emotional turbulence, night sweats to shifting identities, they share their raw, personal experiences and invite you into a conversation that too often happens in whispers, or not at all.This isn’t about medical jargon or “grin and bear it” advice. It’s about real talk: how menopause shows up in our bodies, our moods, our relationships, and our work and why it’s t...
2025-07-2231 min
The Courage of a LeaderUNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about… Morning RoutinesFeel guilty for not joining the 5am club? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong.In the latest episode of the Unfiltered Series, Amy and Daphna break down the myth that success has to start before sunrise. Explore why early wakeups aren’t a magic formula and how tuning into your natural energy leads to more focus, creativity, and confidence throughout the day. Morning routines aren’t about checking off boxes. They’re about anchoring yourself with what feels right for you. Whether it’s a cup of coffee in silence, a walk in nature, or...
2025-07-1525 min
The Courage of a LeaderUNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about… Imposter SyndromeIn this episode of Unfiltered, hosts Daphna and Amy explore the complex and often hidden experience of imposter syndrome. They unpack its psychological roots, how it shows up across different identities and careers, and why it’s so pervasive, affecting up to 70% of people at some point in their lives.Drawing from the original 1978 research that identified the phenomenon among high-achieving women, they reflect on how imposter syndrome continues to impact leaders today. This candid conversation offers thoughtful insight into recognizing, navigating, and challenging these internal doubts, opening the door for greater confidence and self-awareness.Ti...
2025-07-0831 min
The Courage of a LeaderMaximize Retention and Engagement: Unlocking Your Team’s Full PotentialWe all want teams that are energized, engaged, and operating at full potential. The key? Tap into what truly drives people. When we leverage strengths and give flexibility around how work gets done, we create an environment where people don’t just perform—they thrive. It starts with knowing our team members well and aligning their work with what lights them up. From there, we shift from rigid expectations to empowering autonomy—keeping the “why” and “what” clear while letting the “how” be a co-creation. Trust deepens when we take the time to connect beneath the surface, share our own leadership pur...
2025-05-2713 min
The Courage of a LeaderEasy and Accessible Ways to Retain Top Talent (Encore) | Mary Lynn FayoumiMary Lynn Fayoumi, President and CEO of HR Source, brings a wealth of insight on how leaders can retain top talent in today’s evolving workplace. She reminds us that retaining great people isn’t about copying broad strategies—it’s about staying curious, asking the right questions, and creating personalized solutions that match each team and organization. From conducting spot surveys to simply checking in with employees more intentionally, Mary Lynn offers thoughtful ways to listen, learn, and respond. She encourages us to shift from reactionary fixes to ongoing processes rooted in empathy, flexibility, and real communication. Retention isn't on...
2025-05-1341 min
The Courage of a LeaderInsider Secrets to Successfully Work Flexibly From Home or Hybrid | El Lages (Encore)The power has shifted from organizations to people. How do you meet the new expectations employees have? How do you retain your top performers? My guest today is El Lages, Chief People and Culture Officer at Flexera, and we talked about how she and her team are strategically and creatively planning for a flexible work environment, while also not forgetting the basics. I’m glad you’re here to listen in. And, then we’d love to hear from you. Leave a message in the comments about your lessons learned about working virtually or in a hybrid setup....
2025-04-2928 min
The Courage of a LeaderHybrid & Virtual Meetings Made BetterIn this solo episode, Amy challenges our thinking about how we can make virtual and hybrid meetings more productive, engaging, and worth everyone's time. She shares how to shift away from default routines and instead be more intentional about the purpose, structure, and flow of our meetings. Amy offers practical strategies that help create meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and reduce wasted time. From rethinking meeting lengths to setting clear norms for collaboration tools, this episode encourages us to transform meetings from energy-drainers into powerful spaces for alignment and action. HighlightsStart with Purpose – Learn how...
2025-04-1616 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Productivity Secret: Aligning Where You Work with What You DoHybrid work is here to stay, but are we approaching it the right way? In this episode, I take a fresh look at how leaders can align different types of work with the environments that best support them. Explore how intentional strategies, adaptability, and collaboration can make hybrid work more effective. Through real-world insights and practical approaches, I challenge you to rethink how to structure work for long-term success.HighlightsStart with the Work, Not the Location – Explore how defining tasks first helps determine the best work setting for efficiency and impact.Maximizing Remote Work – Learn how...
2025-03-0422 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow Leaders Can Support Mental Health, While Strengthening Accountability and Trust | Pat BroePat Broe, best-selling author and mental health advocate, shares insights on how leaders can support their teams’ mental health while fostering trust and accountability. He emphasizes the importance of open communication, empathetic leadership, and creating safe spaces where employees feel comfortable sharing challenges. Pat also highlights the need for leaders to prioritize their own mental health through self-awareness and reflection. By leading with authenticity, compassion, and clear expectations, we can build stronger, more resilient teams that thrive even in difficult times. HighlightsEmpathy in Action: Discover how balancing empathy with accountability strengthens trust and tea...
2025-02-1832 min
The Courage of a LeaderA Proven Blueprint for Developing Yourself as a Leader | Genevieve RetzlaffGenevieve Retzlaff, founder and CEO of Grow Better Together, shares her vision for leadership as an ongoing journey that has 3 distinct phases and starts with self-awareness. By understanding our triggers and developing emotional intelligence, we can create a foundation for growth that empowers teams and organizations. Genevieve emphasizes the importance of building trust, fostering psychological safety, and embracing diversity to inspire collaboration and innovation. Her approach encourages us to lead with intention, adapt to challenges, and prepare our teams for long-term success. HighlightsStart with Self-Awareness: Discover how self-reflection and emotional intelligence are the f...
2025-02-0436 min
The Courage of a LeaderRedefining Resilience: Moving Beyond Survival to Growth | Russell HarveyRussell Harvey, known as The Resilience Coach, shares valuable insights on building resilience as a mindset and a practical skill. He challenges us to see resilience not just as recovery from setbacks but as a way to grow, learn, and move forward with purpose. Russell explores how self-awareness, intentional reflection, and recognizing patterns in our behavior can help us better understand our emotional responses and develop strategies to manage them effectively.Throughout our conversation, Russell emphasizes the importance of maintaining energy, building support systems, and staying connected to a clear purpose. He discusses how resilience is built...
2025-01-2134 min
The Courage of a LeaderFinding and Using Your Voice: How Everyone Can Empower Change | Melissa LagowskiMelissa Lagowski, founder of Big Buzz Idea Group, shares her passion for helping people embrace their voices as leaders, regardless of their role. She believes that when we speak up with intention, we foster stronger, more inclusive teams and organizations. Melissa encourages a mindset of curiosity and reflection, showing how thoughtful dialogue and intentional actions can lead to meaningful impact.In our conversation, Melissa offers strategies for creating spaces where ideas can flourish and diverse perspectives are valued. She highlights the importance of building trust, preparing thoughtfully, and approaching discussions with care. Her insights remind us that...
2025-01-0730 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Human Connection: 4 Ways to Strengthen or Inadvertently Destroy Your Ability to Influence | Brian BogertBrian Bogert is a human behavior and performance coach known for helping people connect powerfully with others. He emphasizes the importance of authentic connection, particularly when facing personal and professional obstacles. Brian shares insights on how we can foster meaningful relationships by understanding the human need to feel safe, seen, and connected. He challenges us to recognize the barriers that prevent genuine connection and offers actionable advice to break down these walls.Join us as we dive deep into the value of self-awareness in communication and how embracing vulnerability and authenticity can transform our relationships. Brian discusses...
2024-10-0831 min
The Courage of a LeaderImpact Engine: The Magic of Authenticity, Sustainability and Investing with Your Values | Jessica Droste YaganJessica Droste Yagan is the CEO of Impact Engine, and she has built a career based on her values and a clear demonstration of authenticity. We talk about how she did it, why it’s important, and how it benefits you and everyone around you.Jessica shares her journey from McDonald's to Impact Engine, where she manages venture capital and private equity strategies focused on sustainable and impactful investments. She recounts her moment of realization while studying urban economics, where she realized that capitalism can be used to create sustainable jobs and wealth in high poverty areas....
2024-09-2430 min
The Courage of a LeaderAuthority for Growth: Insights from the Military and the Courage to Transform Your Leadership | Eric LazarEric Lazar, President and Owner of SpeedPro, was not always the successful, respected, approachable leader he is today. In this episode – Authority for Growth: Insights from the Military and the Courage to Transform Your Leadership – Eric tells us about taking in tough feedback, why he led in ineffective ways in the past, and what he now watches out for to ensure he’s a leader that truly engages those around him. About the Guest:In 1986, Eric Lazar decided to forgo acceptance into several universities and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. E...
2024-09-1031 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Integrity Drift: How We Move Away from Our Values and How to Recognize and Respond When We Do | John BlumbergWhy do we drift away from our values and our integrity? Is it inevitable? Does it happen to everyone? And what can we do when it happens?John Blumberg joins me to answer these questions. John is a national speaker and author and his thought leadership on integrity deepens and broadens our understanding and experience the concept of integrity.This conversation will make you think! About the Guest:John G. Blumberg is a national speaker and author. His thought leadership on integrity may very well deepen and broaden how y...
2024-08-2737 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Human Advantage: The Power of Personalizing, Systematizing and Cross-Evangelizing to Grow Your Impact | Damon BurtonHow do you strategically and intentionally build your network and scale your impact, AND still have the connections feel genuine and natural?Damon Burton is genius at this and has been thinking about and working at achieving this balance for long time. He's an SEO Expert. He understands online algorithms. Yet, he gets that human connection is paramount.You'll appreciate his views and examples about how he has - and about how you can - grow your business and impact.This is not an episode to miss! About the G...
2024-08-1332 min
The Courage of a LeaderDiscovering the Hidden Gems of Productivity for Yourself and Your Team | Gerald J LeonardHow can we be more productive? How can we operate at a higher level?Gerald J Leonard is here to tell us how; and as a certified project management professional, a certified portfolio management, professional, a certified IQ coach, and a highly accomplished professional he is very qualified to do so! About the Guest:Gerald J Leonard offers a unique productivity approach to accomplishing more every day.Gerald J. Leonard PMP, PfMP, and a C-IQ Coach; he's the Publishing Editor, CEO,and Founder of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, a...
2024-07-3029 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Power of Perspective and Innovation to Lead More Boldly and Brilliantly | Richard WalkerHow do you get out of the swirl of busyness and cynicism that it’s so easy to get into these days? How do you set aside doubts and imposter syndrome?Rich Walker, CEO and cofounder of Quik!, joins us on The Courage of a Leader podcast to give us profound and practical ways to think about ourselves and our work that will have us being bold and creating the extraordinary.You’ll love hearing from Rich! About the Guest:Richard Walker is the CEO and co-founder of Quik!....
2024-07-1639 min
The Courage of a LeaderPractical Secrets to More Energy, Mental Toughness, and Consistent Achievement | Sue FirthHow can you sustain a high level of performance over time?My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Sue Firth, a business psychologist, performance, coach, and a leading authority on stress, resilience, and wellbeing; and Sue is here to tell us that healthy habits are at the core of the answer!Sue brings us very practical and effective ways of shifting our habits to lower stress and the stress chemicals in the body and to truly be able to refuel and continue to perform well.You’ll love her thinking and he...
2024-07-0233 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Generous Leader: How to Engage, Empower and Build More Success in Your Team | Judy HobermanHow can you be a leader who truly makes a difference with your team?It takes intentionality and generosity, and Judy Hoberman tells us how in this episode:The Generous Leader: How to Engage, Empower and Build More Success in Your Team.Judy is an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, trainer and leading authority on women in leadership and sales.You’ll appreciate her thinking and suggestions that you can apply organically. About the Guest:Judy Hoberman, President of Judy Hoberman and Associates, is an awa...
2024-06-1832 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Uncertainty Advantage: Counter-Intuitive Secrets of Parallel Problem-Solving and Powerful Purpose | Michael GardonMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Michael Gardon. Mike is a 3-time entrepreneur and creator of the Break Community on careercloud.com, and he provides a different and non-mainstream view on how to proceed when faced with uncertainty.He’ll get you thinking and you’ll feel more grounded when the path forward is unclear.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Michael Gardon, a 3-time entrepreneur, is the creator of The Break Community on Careercloud.com, guiding a 14,000+ strong community to br...
2024-06-0431 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe 5 Principles for Bridging the Connection Divide | Valerie MrakIt’s Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week! My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Valerie Mrak. We delved into 5 principles to bridge any communication divide, including generational gaps, functional silos, and conflicts. With each principle, we highlighted the specific significance in creating productive partnerships and transforming exhausted relationships.Valerie is clearly committed to, passionate about, and experienced in helping people transform conflict. She enables teams and individuals to go from inaction and fighting to action and resourceful collaboration.This is not an episode to miss! Ab...
2024-05-3027 min
The Courage of a LeaderRewarding Virtual Teams: 5 Steps to Lead Successfully from Afar | David ColemanPowerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week continues!We know that we can have virtual meetings and work remotely. Yet, are we doing so effectively? What’s most important to consider when we’re leading a virtual or hybrid team? David Coleman, an award-winning speaker, joins us on The Courage of a Leader podcast and outlines practical strategies to create respectfully engaging and valuable-to-all virtual interactions.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:David Coleman of High-Impact Training is an award-winning speaker who provides wildly entert...
2024-05-2927 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Power of Perfect Conflict: How to Guarantee Trust and Influence with Anyone | Dan Tocchini IIIIt’s Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week!Our lives are complex and fast-moving. Thus, conflict happens, even when everyone has the best of intentions.Want to know how to deal with conflict effectively and proactively? Dan Tocchini III is here to tell us how. Dan’s a business and social entrepreneur, published author, master trainer, executive coach, leadership whisperer, and culture development specialist, he’ll have you thinking about and approaching conflict much differently.This is not an episode to miss! You’ll get practical and transformational advice you can immediate...
2024-05-2836 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow the Famed Exec Club Overcame COVID Crossroads to Ultimately Thrive | Margaret MuellerMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Margaret Meuller, we discuss how Executive Club of Chicago navigated through crossroads during the COVID-19 pandemic.In this episode, Margaret, who is vastly experienced at driving growth and impact in business and society and was President of the Executives Club of Chicago through our global pandemic, shares her experience and pragmatic guidance with us.This is not an episode to miss! You’ll get practical and transformational advice to apply when you’re faced with an important personal or professional crossroads decision. ...
2024-05-2131 min
The Courage of a LeaderLightbulb Leadership: The Power of Creative Risk for 100% Engagement | Heather DeanMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Heather Dean. We delved into the importance of fostering creative risk-taking among leaders to address complex problems and seize opportunities in various industries.In this episode, Heather discusses three main leadership approaches represented by different light sources: flashlight, chandelier, and strobe light.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Heather Dean has been designing learning experiences for over 25 years. She supports professionals in a wide variety of fields to design engaging meaningful experiences for their c...
2024-05-0729 min
The Courage of a LeaderDare to Dream, Dare to Act: The Competitive Advantage of an Innovative Business | Terry RichMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Terry Rich, a successful CEO and president of 25 years, a global speaker, and an author with a fascinating and varied background. Under his leadership he has increased state lottery profits by 50% and has also led a zoo from a $600,000 deficit to profitability.In this episode, Terry talks about how to create an innovative environment. Listen in to hear his engaging stories and advice that you haven’t heard before.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:T...
2024-04-2328 min
The Courage of a LeaderEngineering an Epiphany: How to Make Large-Scale Change a Guaranteed Success | MJ ReinersMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is MJ Reiners. While 70% of all change efforts fail, learn about how your change can be different.In this episode, MJ said that fearing change is a normal human experience, but we can craft our experiences to help people move through it safely.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:MJ Reiners is a Speaker, Author, Consultant & Educator, and she launched Summerland Education in 2011 to enable organizations to leverage internal resources and develop high performing work t...
2024-04-0932 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Courageous Vision: Transform Any Organization to Higher Levels of Profit and Sustainability | Will Busch IIIMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Will Busch III. We delved into what makes a good vision, and how a vision should connect with people emotionally while aiming for a greater good.In this episode, Will shares the power of a compelling vision in driving transformation, and the impact it has on employees, businesses and communities.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Will Busch III is an experienced strategy execution executive with a track record of helping organizations achieve profitable g...
2024-03-2634 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Values Factor: The Power of Laser-Focused Leadership | Raj EchambadiDo you like to consider yourself a values-driven leader? Do you wonder how to assess how you’re doing?My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Raj Echambadi. We delved into how he thinks about and practically demonstrates values that inspire and engage others.Raj is the President of Illinois Institute of Technology and has a principle-driven vision for the institute and he shares with us how he thinks about and practically demonstrates values that inspire and engage others.You’ll enjoy, be impressed and be inspired by what Raj...
2024-03-1236 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Science of Mastering Uncertainty | Carla FowlerMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Carla Fowler. Carla, with her background in performance science, emphasizes the importance of mindset and actions in navigating uncertainty effectively.In this episode, Carla introduces the concept of running good experiments as a powerful way to embrace uncertainty. Drawing from her scientific background, she highlights the need to balance research and action, emphasizing the importance of learning from both success and failure.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Carla Fowler, MD PhD founded THAXA o...
2024-02-2735 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Genius of Innovation Systems | Larry KeeleyMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Larry Keeley. We delved into some thought-provoking concepts and practical steps to fuel innovation.In this episode, Larry addresses the inherent fears associated with innovation, both for young innovators and senior leaders who sponsor it. By establishing well-governed, well-led, and senior executive-sanctioned frameworks for innovation, these fears can be overcome.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:With forty years of work as an innovation scientist, Larry Keeley works to make innovation much more effective. H...
2024-02-1344 min
The Courage of a LeaderHelp Them Grow or Watch Them Go | Julie Winkle GiulioniMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie champions development as a relationship-driven process fueled by meaningful conversations.In this episode, Julie advocates for making development a relationship-driven process through feedback conversations, empowering leaders to create a more meaningful and reciprocal growth experience for both individuals and the organization.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. O...
2024-01-3030 min
The Courage of a LeaderVibrant Cultures: The Strength of EACH Individual and the LIT Formula | Nicole GreerMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Nicole Greer. Nicole says, name the challenge you’re facing in your culture, and she will help you solve it. From culture shifting keynotes and workshops, executive coaching or long-term partnerships, her work helps you develop your next leaders.In this episode, Nicole shares with us 2 acronyms for powerful, pragmatic, easy-to-implement strategies for immediate results and more than a handful of valuable resources.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Nicole Greer is an Executive Coa...
2024-01-1637 min
The Courage of a LeaderInspiring Leadership Lessons from Top Athletes: Insider Secrets to Mental Toughness and High Performance from a 2x Olympic Medalist | Katie ZaferesKatie Zaferes is a 2-time Olympian and 2-time Olympic medalist and the 2019 World Champion in World Triathlon. She’s also a Mom and an all around fantastic human. Katie talks with me openly about how she’s intentionally worked on the mental side of the sport and what it’s like for her to return to competition at the highest level after giving birth and while fulfilling her dream of becoming a Mom. Listen in to be inspired and to transfer the lessons Katie has learned to your own work and life. About t...
2024-01-0249 min
The Courage of a LeaderS.E.E.R. Secrets for DE&I Systemic Change from Her Popular TEDx | Natasha Miller WilliamsToday, on The Courage of a Leader podcast, you can be inspired and impressed by Natasha Miller Williams, a speaker and a writer who brings data and insights together to advance the conversation about inclusion in the workplace.Natasha is finding ways to improve how we all relate to each other, and the opportunities that we can create for everyone.Listen in as she shares her insightful and practical approach for any individual to successfully challenge a system. About the Guest:Natasha Miller Williams is a speaker and a w...
2023-12-1935 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow to Set Relevant Goals and Continually Create Your Legacy | Eric LarsonToday, on The Courage of a Leader podcast, you can be inspired and impressed by Eric Larson, Tilia Holdings Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Chairman.Eric’s mission is to transform the effectiveness and efficiencies in the food supply industry, focusing on food safety, nutrition, and wellness, and sustainability. No small task!!Listen in to discover the innovative ways he’s approaching his commitment and take away lessons that can benefit you and all leaders. About the Guest:Eric Larson, Tilia’s Chairman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, started his career as a private...
2023-12-0530 min
The Courage of a LeaderAuthentic Achievements: How to Gracefully Lead Through Emotional Challenges | Kim-Adele RandallMy guest on this episode of The Courage of a Leader podcast is Kim-Adele Randall. Kim-Adele is an inspiring people-focused leader, consultant, author, and speaker.In this episode, we discuss how to authentically lead through emotional challenges. We explore the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and compassion in leadership. Kim-Adele also shared tips on how to navigate difficult emotions, build trust with your team, and create a supportive workplace culture.You’ll appreciate the way that she thinks about and approaches difficult situations with others. Her authenticity and practical, transformative guidance permeates this episode. I’m excit...
2023-11-2133 min
Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon RileyHow behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work together to help anxious pets with Amy Pike, DVM!In todays episode, we talk with Amy Pike, DVM, Veterinary Behaviorist,Owner of Animal Behavior Wellness Center about how behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work together to help anxious pets! Amy explains what a veterinary behaviorist is and how she got started in the veterinary behaviorist field. Her team approach can help animals who suffer from the following;General anxietySeparation anxietyAggression toward:StrangersFamily membersChildrenOther dogs/catsWildlifeMoving objectsDestructive behaviorsMouthing and nippingSelf-mutilation, barberingHigh energy/difficulty relaxingDistress during veterinary proceduresInappropriate urination and defecationObsessive behaviors like chasing lightsFearfulness, hi...
2023-11-2000 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe San Diego Airport Culture Factor: The New Process for Trust, Growth and Expansion | Kimberly BeckerMy guest today, Kim Becker, is the owner and operator of the San Diego International Airport, joins us to day to talk about culture at the airport. It’s infiltrating their conversations, their meetings and how they’re thinking about and approaching their work.Kim is very intentional about calling their efforts a process, not a program. They are taking their time with this process, giving their most vital mindsets the focus they deserve and involving all levels of leadership in new ways. Tune in to learn how they’re doing it and the difference it’s making...
2023-11-0733 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Power of Values-Based Collaboration: How to Work Together Better Than Ever | Phil GafkaJoin me and my guest Phil Gafka, of LEAP Coaching, as we focus on the critical role of enhancing organizational culture for an organization's success. Phil emphasizes the need to define not only what an organization's culture should be but also the behaviors and methods to nurture it. Listen as he provides practical strategies for leaders to initiate culture transformation, including insights on teamwork's core role in shaping culture. He also guides leaders on prioritizing and integrating core values into their decision-making processes.Gain a comprehensive understanding of culture enhancement and the crucial role of leadership in...
2023-10-2426 min
The Courage of a LeaderCourageous Cultures: Get ALL the Great Ideas from Your Team You Never Knew You Needed and Achieve More | Karin HurtKarin Hurt of Let’s Grow Leaders inspires courage, confidence and innovation. In this episode, she shares her extensive research and proven tactics for having team members speak up and share their best ideas and thinking. This is what creates powerful, innovative, and productive cultures. About the Guest:Karin Hurt helps human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. She’s the founder and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, an international leadership development and training firm known for practical tools and leadership development programs that stick.She’s t...
2023-10-1030 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Intentional Unicorn: Finding Strengths, Talents and Authenticity in Yourself and Your Team | Jennie LopezJennie Lopez is the author of the Intentional Unicorn, and she embodies fully the idea of bringing your whole self to work. She shares with us in this episode about why it’s important to bring your authentic self to work, and she gives us real examples about how to do so. About the Guest: Jennie López embodies "Bring Yourself to Work" in everything she does. She empowers diversity and engages employees and organizations to achieve new highs. Her superpower? Her authenticity! She realized that her strengths are a combination of her Lati...
2023-09-2630 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow to Make Courageous Bold Moves in Your Business | Courtney WrightCourtney Wright has made bold business moves throughout her career. In this episode, we discuss how she does it. How does she courageously and continuously take action that leads to impressive business results? You’ll learn that her secret to success is much more about what she believes and thinks, than what she does. About the Guest:Courtney Wright values helping people and believes in "the grind." An entrepreneur, podcast host, innovator, problem solver, wife, and mother, Wright wears many hats - the first of which goes on in the wee hours of the...
2023-09-1230 min