Shows
Women MD LeadersEP 45: When You’re the Only Doctor in the Room (and the Only Mom)Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.There is a friction that happens when you’re a doctor and a mom. Not the kind you can solve with a better schedule. The kind that lives inside you, quietly, every time you transition from one role to the other.In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Yamout names something most women physicians carry but rarely say out loud: the guilt that shows up at the threshold between work and home, the relief you feel when you step into one role fu...
2026-06-0910 min
Women MD Leaders44: Control vs. Agency: What High-Achieving Women Physicians Are Really Reaching ForFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Summer break is about to torch my perfectly calendared life — and if you're a high-achieving woman in medicine, you already know that feeling. The grip on the calendar. The way it slips the moment life does what life does.In this episode, I get honest about something I've been wrestling with: the difference between control and agency, and why high performers will protect tasks before they protect identity. Control is fragile — it depends on the world turni...
2026-06-0209 min
Women MD Leaders43: Burnout Is a Syndrome. Moral Injury is a Wound. Why Women Physicians Need Both WordsFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here. Burnout is a syndrome. Moral injury is a wound. Most of us in medicine have only been handed one of those words — and it’s the wrong one for what so many of us are actually carrying.In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Yamout breaks down a distinction that took her years to name out loud: burnout is what happens when the demands on you outpace your resources. Moral injury is what happens when the system asks you to act against your...
2026-05-2609 min
Women MD Leaders42: How Women Physician Leaders Change a Culture Without Burning It DownFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.You don’t have to keep up with the culture. You get to choose your values, and you get to build a life — and a career — around them.A conversation at a birthday party last week got Dr. Stephanie Yamout thinking about a question women physician leaders keep asking themselves, quietly: do I have to keep up with this? With the pace, the expectations, the way it’s always been done? Or am I allowed to do something differen...
2026-05-1911 min
Women MD Leaders41: When Burnout Looks Like Excellence: How to See What Our System Is Trained to MissFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Last episode, we talked about the data between the data — the hallway conversations, the side glances, the offhand comments that carry more information than any report. That led me to reflect a bit deeper into one of the most important places that kind of listening applies: burnout.Not the burnout that walks in and announces itself. Not the colleague who finally breaks down in your office. I'm talking about the burnout that looks exactly like excellence.The...
2026-05-1211 min
Women MD Leaders40: The Data Between the Data: What Hallway Conversations Tell You That Reports Never WillFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.You are swimming in data. Reports. KPIs. Dashboards. Epic. Report cards. Middle school grades. The information just flows toward you, and your analytical brain — the one medicine trained to process and synthesize at a high level — catches it all and starts building the story.But here's what I want you to consider today: some of the most important data in your day has no dashboard. It lives in the pause. The side glance. The colleague who corners you in the hall...
2026-05-0509 min
Women MD Leaders39: The 5 Step Reset That Helps Women Physicians Choose How They See the WorldFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here. There’s a moment every physician knows. You’ve had a brutal day. The rounding ran long, the family meeting didn’t go the way you planned, and now you’re in bumper-to-bumper traffic — or chasing a toddler around the kitchen — and you can feel yourself unraveling. Your thoughts are on autopilot, and they are not being kind to you. What if the difference between drowning in that moment and actually moving through it isn’t your schedule, you...
2026-04-2807 min
Women MD Leaders38: Women Physician Leaders: What Happens When You Stop Hiding Your StrugglesFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.We are the strong ones.In medicine, we’re trained for it.We learnHow to deliver devastating news with composureHow to hold space for patients and families in their hardest momentsHow to keep going, no matter what.But somewhere along the way, something subtle happens.We learn how to be strong for everyone else — and we lose the ability to be seen ourselves.Because in our world, struggle feels too close to f...
2026-04-2107 min
Women MD Leaders37: Women Physician Leaders: The Lie About Resilience That’s Keeping You Burned OutFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Resilience. It’s one of the most celebrated traits in medicine.We’re taught to build it, strengthen it, and rely on it in moments of intense challenge and pressure.Through our training, we learn to push through the hardest cases, keep going when the system doesn’t make sense, and show up — no matter what.But what if the problem isn’t that you’re not resilient enough?What if the real issue is that you’...
2026-04-1408 min
Women MD Leaders36: I Didn't Know Physicians Were Allowed to Build a Life Like ThisFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.There are moments in life when you suddenly realize you’ve come full circle.Not in the sense that nothing has changed—but in the sense that everything has changed, and somehow the pieces are fitting together in a new (hopefully improved) way.This week is one of those moments for me.I’m leaving for my very first week of locums work. And while that might sound like a simple professional change, for me it repres...
2026-04-0708 min
Women MD Leaders35: The Quiet Power of Reflection: How Women Physicians Build Resilience and ClarityFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.There is immense power in reflection.So often when I’m trying to decipher the steps to solve a problem — whether it’s boundary setting, overcoming imposter syndrome, or recovering from burnout — the first step is always the same.Notice. Reflect.Find time, space, and energy to simply notice what is happening inside your life.Reflection did not become part of my routine until I was digging myself out of burnout...
2026-03-3109 min
Women MD Leaders34: Designing Your Own Curriculum: Clarity for Women Physician LeadersFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.For most of our lives, the path was handed to us.There was a legit curriculum.A next standardized exam.A next rotation.A next milestone.If you were anything like me, you moved straight through education and training knowing exactly what came next. The structure itself created focus.And then you arrive.And suddenly… there is no curriculum.No clear plan. No one handing you the syllabus for the rest of yo...
2026-03-2408 min
Women MD Leaders33: The Clarity Problem: Why So Many Physicians Feel Directionless After SuccessFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.One of the most powerful tools I’ve used — both in my own life and in coaching physician leaders — is clarity.And surprisingly, many of us don’t actually have it.We might have a vague sense of what we want. A few ideas are floating around. Maybe even a list of things we should be doing.But clarity — the kind where you can truly see and feel who you are becoming — is something different.When you h...
2026-03-1707 min
Women MD Leaders32: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Hold Boundaries (And How to Fix It)Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here. People pleasing doesn’t look dramatic. It looks generous. Helpful. Even accommodating. It looks like being the “easy” one. It can even feel good – like a quick dopamine hit. But underneath it? It’s often the slow erosion of our own boundaries. And the tricky part is that most of us don’t even realize we’re crossing our own lines until resentment creeps in or exhaustion or that quiet internal voice that says, “Why d...
2026-03-1008 min
Women MD Leaders31: Just Ask For It – The Confidence, Communication, and Courage Women Physician Leaders Need to Advocate for ThemselvesFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.I was recently on a girls’ trip, and honestly… my jaw dropped at how much I still have to learn.I have this dear friend — super outgoing, fun, magnetic to be around. But what struck me most wasn’t her personality.It was her unfailing ability to ask for exactly what she wanted.And not in a pushy way. Not in a dramatic way. Just… matter-of-fact. Like it was the most normal thing in the world.Extra...
2026-03-0311 min
Women MD Leaders30: Be the Bridge – How holding multiple perspectives helps leaders reduce conflict, build trust, and connect across divides.Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.So many of the challenges we face in leadership — especially in medicine — come from people bunkering down inside a single story.We see things through our role, our training, our pressures… and we assume that’s the whole truth.At the same time, many of us feel like we’re living fragmented lives — one version of ourselves at work, another at home, another with friends — never quite bringing our whole identity into one place.And then we place all o...
2026-02-2406 min
Women MD Leaders29: Connection is MedicineWhy Women Physician Leaders Need Friendship for Mental Health, Longevity, and Burnout PreventionFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Last night I was telling my husband, Sani, about a conversation I’d had with some of the neighborhood ladies earlier in the day. He looked at me, a little confused, and said, “Wait… when did you see them?”And that’s when I realized something.I had treated that coffee date like it was just as important as any work meeting on...
2026-02-1707 min
Women MD Leaders28: From Resentment to AlignmentA Guide for Women Physician Leaders Reclaiming Their Voice and ValuesFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Have you ever realized you were feeling resentful… long after it had already taken root?Not just annoyed. Not just tired.But carrying something heavier — something that used to be passion, or pride, or purpose — that somehow curdled into frustration.Resentment is one of the most common emotions that shows up in my coaching work with women physicians.And here’s the tric...
2026-02-1010 min
Women MD Leaders27: When Decisions Feel Like Emotional LaborDecision Fatigue, People-Pleasing, and Values Alignment for Women Physician LeadersFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Have you ever noticed how much time you can spend thinking about a decision — without actually getting any closer to making it?You replay it in your head. You talk it through repeatedly with the people you trust. You journal. You revisit it. You second-guess it.And somehow, after all that effort, you’re more exhausted — and no clearer — than when you started.For peop...
2026-02-0307 min
Women MD Leaders26: Why Good Ideas Still Fail: The Leadership Skill Behind Real Buy-InFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Buy-in.It’s one of those words that sounds simple… until you actually need it.Buy-in hits differently depending on the situation — and honestly, depending on your gender.We’re often taught that if the work is good enough, if the data is strong enough, if we just explain it well, people will come along.But leading actual humans doesn’t always work that way.Buy-in isn’t just about logic. It’s about your a...
2026-01-2708 min
Women MD Leaders25: Women MD Leaders Move from Imposter Thoughts to AuthorityRemember You’re in the Room for a Reason Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here. Have you ever walked into a room and silently wondered: Do I actually belong here? Will they find me credible? Am I saying the right thing? Should I take the job that isn’t exactly what I was looking for… just because it might make me look more legitimate? I’ve had that thought more times than I can count over the years. And I hear it in al...
2026-01-2007 min
Women MD Leaders24: The Trap High-Achieving Women Physician Leaders Fall Into — Without Realizing ItFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.If you’ve ever found yourself stuck on one more tweak… one more revision… one more thing that might make it better — I need you to know, I get you.Many high-achieving women have been taught that excellence comes from getting things just right. From early on, we learn to manage the details, juggle all the plates, and hold ourselves to incredibly high standards.But at some point, perfection stops being a strength — and quietly becomes a burden.
2026-01-1307 min
Women MD Leaders23: When Old Habits Sneak In: A Reset for Women Physician LeadersFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Have you ever noticed how easy it is to fall back into old habits? Even after you’ve done so much work to move past them?Not because you’ve failed. Not because you forgot what matters. But because life changed.· A schedule shifted.· A family need popped up.· A season of life simply changed.For women physician leaders especially, we often assume that once we’ve built healthier routines, once we’ve climbed out of burno...
2026-01-0607 min
Women MD Leaders22: The Leadership Identity Shift: Becoming the Woman Who Doesn’t BurnoutFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.I used to believe I was bulletproof. Truly.I thought I was the exception — the one who could never burn out. I had endless energy.I could plan events for my team, run multi-department projects, keep my family organized, and stay upbeat and enthusiastic without ever dropping a ball.Or so I thought.But burnout doesn’t arrive suddenly.It erodes slowly — quietly — in the background. And before you recogni...
2025-12-3011 min
Women MD Leaders21: Energy Is Your Most Valuable Currency: How Women Leaders Stop OverspendingFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.When I was burnt out, I hired an executive coach. One of the topics we covered was time management.And after working with him, I realized something important: he didn’t really understand a woman’s time — or a doctor’s time, for that matter.Over time, and with significant reflection, I’ve learned that the major lie of “time management” for women physician leaders is the belief that we need more hours to get it all done.When, in...
2025-12-2309 min
Women MD Leaders20: Why Smart, Driven Women Physician Leaders Get Stuck — And How to Get UnstuckFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Burnout is a hot topic in medicine. It’s also near and dear to my heart — as a survivor, now a thriver.What I find again and again, especially in this post-pandemic world, is that many of us are still exhausted in a way that doesn’t quite make sense on the surface.The adrenaline of the pandemic is gone. The uncertainty has faded. The masks, the testing mandates, the policy changes — all of it has settled.
2025-12-1610 min
Women MD Leaders19: The Lie of "Having It All:" Why Women Physicians Need a New PlaybookFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Have you ever convinced yourself you could “just push through” — because that’s what you’ve always done?I see this so often in women physicians: we spend years training ourselves to believe we can do anything — survive any rotation… power through any season… carry every load — and then we’re shocked when that strategy stops working at some point in real life.We think we “should” be able to raise a family, lead at work, stay healthy, stay connected, stay on...
2025-12-0911 min
Women MD Leaders18: Fighting Burnout: The One Relationship Every Woman Physician Leader Must HaveFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Have you ever noticed that the people who stay the longest — and lead the best — in medicine always seem to have their person?Their work wife. Their work best friend. Their 3am “you’re not gonna believe this consult” companion.It’s the relationship that keeps you grounded when the highs are sky-high… and the lows? Well — the lows in medicine can take your breath away.Today, I want to talk about the necessity — not the luxury — of having...
2025-12-0208 min
Women MD Leaders17: Why Celebration Isn't Fluff -- It's Fuel (for Women Physician Leaders)Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.If women physician leaders celebrated themselves and their accomplishments more often, the ripple effects could be powerful — not just personally, but fortheir teams,their organizations,and even the larger healthcare system.I’ve seen it firsthand — how one small tradition of reflection and laughter brought an entire department closer together.And I’ve felt it too — the uncomfortable but necessary stretch of learning to celebrate myself out loud, especially in a new season of building something from scratch.
2025-11-2508 min
Women MD Leaders16: How Women Physician Leaders Dim Their Light -- And Why It's Time to Turn It Back OnFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here. It feels uncomfortable to celebrate our own accomplishments, doesn’t it? Especially for women — for high-achieving women — it can feel almost off-limits to own what we’ve worked so hard for. Maybe we celebrate quietly, at home with the people who know us best. Because that feels safe. But at work? On stage? In the boardroom? Oh man… on social media? Eek. What is it about putting ourselves out there — even when we’ve done something amaz...
2025-11-1810 min
Go Coach Yourself!The Energy Between Us: What Makes Relationships Meaningful with Susan ClarkLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this conversation, Ryan and Vic welcome Susan Clark—founder of heartspark and the creator of Ignite the Spark—to explore what actually makes relationships meaningful. We talk intimacy (beyond romance), why vulnerability creates safety, and how “the energy between us” matters more than hours logged. Susan shares stories from decades of community-building, plus research notes on how friendships form and endure. You’ll hear simple, powerful practices to deepen connection with the people who make you more you.ResourcesConn...
2025-11-1233 min
Women MD Leaders15: People-Pleasing Is Not Professionalism: Why Women Physician Leaders Keep Saying Yes (and How to Stop)Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Have you ever caught yourself tolerating something — or someone — that didn’t sit right… just to keep the peace? To seem nice? To avoid the awkwardness?That was me — recently — after hosting what should’ve been a lovely dinner with new friends.It’s funny how often women, especially in medicine, find ourselves in this dance — smoothing over moments, filling the silence, pretending we’re fine when someone crosses a line.We call it being polite, but really, it’s peo...
2025-11-1108 min
Women MD Leaders14: When Your Husband Gets The Interview You Earned - A Women Physician Leader's Story of Bias in MedicineFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, Did that really just happen?That was me — after an interview that revealed more about bias in medicine than any research article ever could.Because when you’re the first woman in the room — or one of the few — the culture of that room is rarely built with you in mind.It’s a culture shaped by the men who made it. And in medicine that is often one...
2025-11-0408 min
Women MD Leaders13: Women Physician Leaders: You Can't Fix Culture Over CocktailsFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Have you ever walked into work and felt that weight in the air? The kind where you hope you don’t run into anyone in the elevator? Where Sunday night already feels heavy because Monday morning is looming? And it’s not the patients or the work you dread — it’s the culture. The unspoken tension that makes everything harder. Or maybe it is spoken by way of constant background complaints with nothing actually changing.Now think about the oppos...
2025-10-2811 min
Women MD Leaders12: Rewire Your Reactions: How Positive Intent Transforms Physician LeadershipFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.I believe that most people are good.That idea isn’t just a country song lyric — it’s a motto that’s shaped how I move through life.My guiding principle? Assume positive intent.This practice of positivity can influence your brain in powerful ways. It can also influence those around you — in ways you may never even see.This simple mindset has changed how I lead, how I parent, how I partner, a...
2025-10-2109 min
Women MD Leaders11: 3 Steps to Uncover Your True Values as a Woman Physician LeaderFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.As women physicians in leadership, we are constantly making decisions. Some of them small — what meetings to attend, who to call back first. Some of them enormous — how to allocate scarce resources, how to support a struggling colleague, how to protect time for our own families.The truth? We make hundreds of decisions a day. And with every decision comes risk: decision fatigue, second-guessing, even burnout.But here’s the secret most of us were never taught...
2025-10-1410 min
Women MD Leaders10: Gratitude Hacks for Women Physician LeadersFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Do you ever find yourself “working” before work just so you can have a smoother day? Because, once the “real” workday hits, it’s nonstop.Patients. Students and residents.Meetings. Emails. Fires to put out.People just asking you for things.It’s easy to feel like I’m sprinting from start to finish without ever taking a moment to pause.For so many reasons, women physicians tend to jam pack their days from sun up until they finally hit the p...
2025-10-0711 min
Women MD Leaders9: YOLO and How to Enjoy It as a Woman Physician LeaderFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Have you ever moved through your entire day… only to realize you barely remember it?You showed up. You rounded. You answered the emails, led the meeting, signed the forms, handled the thing no one else caught — and still, it all blurs together.You race to pick up the kids. You’re already late. There’s still dinner, and homework, and messages waiting once they’re finally asleep.And somewhere in there, you might wonder:Is this...
2025-09-3007 min
Women MD Leaders8: 4 Steps to Gaining Buy-In as a Woman Physician LeaderFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.As a pediatrician in a children’s hospital within an adult hospital within a healthcare system built for adults, I’ve learned just how steep the climb can be when you're fighting for buy-in. Every day you need buy-in:for your patientsfor your team, andfor what you know is right.Have you ever found yourself certain of the right course of action, only to come up against a system with priorities and processes that feel completely misaligned? I have...
2025-09-2309 min
Women MD Leaders7: Better Boundaries for Women Physician LeadersFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Physician leaders, let’s be honest, it takes a serious amount of conscious effort to carve out time for ourselves.Prioritizing sleep, movement, nutrition, in addition to the reflection that is necessary to make us strong leaders, not to mention, trying to make sure we are there for all of the important events in our families’ lives too. Add in perfectionism and a lifetime of people-pleasing, and suddenly boundaries feel impossible.But here’s the truth: without...
2025-09-1610 min
Women MD Leaders6: How Women Physician Leaders Lead from Strength not ExhaustionFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Anyone in a leadership role knows this:It’s almost second nature to jump to solutions before we’ve truly understood the problem.In nearly every process improvement meeting I’ve ever been in; we start brainstorming fixes before we’ve even named all the root causes. It takes a conscious effort to pause, zoom out, and bring the team back to the basics.But when you do take the time to understand the real problem — the root cause...
2025-09-0908 min
Women MD Leaders5: The Real Reason You're Exhausted as a Woman Physician LeaderFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Recognizing what resentment is, and how it appears in your life, is the first step to addressing it. For every woman physician leader, this shows up differently.You may have said yes to roles outside your interests, just to gain experience. You may be in a role that doesn’t allow the time needed to do excellent work — so you work during family time. You may have leaders who expect 24/7 access via Teams or text.Or, like me, you...
2025-09-0210 min
Women MD Leaders4: Lighten the Load of Resentment as a Woman MD LeaderFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.Women more often than men, and doctors especially, are conditioned to adopt a self-sacrificing mindset rather than one of self-preservation. This is shaped by societal expectations, ingrained gender roles, and the culture of medicine itself. From pre-med to practice, I was taught to give everything — my time, my heart, my energy — to this calling. And I did. Not out of obligation, but out of deep purpose and a belief that anything less would be letting someone down, including myself.Tha...
2025-08-2606 min
Women MD Leaders3: Can Women Physician Leaders Press Pause PurposefullyFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here.If you are listening to this, chances are high that you’re a woman physician leader juggling:people at work who rely on youpeople at home who rely on youa calendar that feels like a high-speed train with no brakesThere is simply too much input, too many people asking for your time. Some days it feels like clearing the entire calendar and starting fresh is the best answer.I recall some women in my life saying they ex...
2025-08-1908 min
Women MD Leaders1: Who Are Women MD Leaders Anyway?Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here. At what point in your doctoring career are you considered a leader? Is it always in the title behind your name? Is it always in the promotion? I'm sure it's a little different for everyone. In some ways, I’ve been a leader since childhood — ever since someone first called me “bossy.” I’ve always had a tendency to walk at the front of the line. I was the kid who pushed limits, negotiated for more freedom, and declared the future with t...
2025-07-1607 min
Women MD Leaders2: No Is a Full Sentence, But Women Physician Leaders Don't Always Believe ItFind the full transcript for this episode and more resources for Women Physician Leaders here. As women physician leaders, we’re used to saying “yes.” Sometimes we don’t even realize we’ve said it — it just slips out automatically. We’re so efficient at getting things done that we barely pause before diving in.But those invisible yeses? They add up.They accumulate over years — into jam-packed days, late nights filled with emails, PowerPoint slides, meeting prep, and workflow design. Each yes adds weight. And over time, that weight becomes exhausting.Eventually, the...
2025-07-1409 min
Women MD LeadersWomen MD Leaders TrailerWelcome to the Women MD Leaders podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Stephanie Yamout — pediatric hospitalist, coach for women physician leaders, and passionate advocate for building careers that feel powerful and fulfilling.Here, you'll get practical tips to thrive in demanding clinical and leadership roles — from creating more time, to overcoming perfectionism, managing doubt, and leading with true confidence.We’ll dive into the unique challenges women face in medicine and leadership, and I’ll share real-world tools and insights to help you grow and succeed.With 15 years of leadership experience and coachin...
2025-05-1701 min
All Together: The Family Science Insights PodcastElaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC: Parental Involvement in ADHD Treatment Success | All Together #70Parenting a child with ADHD brings unique challenges, but the right support can make all the difference. In this episode, Marie Stella Quek invites Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC, a renowned expert in ADHD coaching, to discuss the powerful role parents play in guiding their child’s journey with ADHD. Together, they explore how meaningful parental involvement can impact treatment outcomes and help children thrive.
Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC is the CEO and co-founder of ImpactADHD and ImpactParents, where she dedicates her career to helping families navigate ADHD and other neurodiverse needs. As a Master Certified Coach and se...
2025-01-1758 min
Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights PodcastDr. Natascha Saunders, Ed.D., CPCC: Joyful Networking for Lasting Career Happiness | Sero Boost #67In a world where professional networking often feels daunting, what if the key to success lies in joy? In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo delves into the transformative power of joyful networking with the remarkable Dr. Natascha Saunders, Ed.D., CPCC.
As the Founder of The Youth Career Coach Inc. and a Career Coach at Harvard Kennedy School, Dr. Natascha Saunders, Ed.D., CPCC brings a wealth of experience from the realms of higher education, leadership, and personal branding. With her expertise rooted in a Doctorate in Leadership and C...
2024-12-0659 min
Go Coach Yourself!Self-Coaching: Can You Be Your Own Best Coach?Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan explore the concept of self-coaching, discussing its feasibility and potential benefits. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, curiosity, and compassion in personal development. The hosts also provide practical questions and tips for effective self-coaching. They compare self-coaching to professional coaching, highlighting the unique advantages and challenges each approach offers. Additionally, they discuss how self-coaching can complement professional coaching, especially for those navigating complex career paths. The episode concludes with actionable advice...
2024-11-0625 minGo Coach Yourself!The MC Frame - Meaningful Conversations Series (5/5)Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself!' hosts Vic and Ryan round out the Meaningful Conversations Series by exploring the essential strategies for planning and executing meaningful conversations using 'The MC Frame.' The framework comprises four critical steps: setup, preparation, the conversation, and follow-up. Each step is designed to help listeners have meaningful, intentional and impactful conversations. Using practical examples, the hosts illustrate how the framework can be applied to various personal and professional settings, enhancing emotional intelligence, trust, and relationship-building...
2024-10-3030 minGo Coach Yourself!The Power of Being Fully Present - Meaningful Conversations Series (4/5)Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, hosts Vic and Ryan explore the pivotal role of being fully present in conversations and leadership. They tackle common distractions like the intrusion of phones in social settings and stress the importance of fostering meaningful connections through a growth mindset and humility. Drawing on principles from co-active coaching, they emphasize seeing everyone as naturally creative, resourceful, and whole (NCRW). The discussion includes practical tips for staying present, such as understanding the conversation's purpose, recognizing...
2024-10-2326 minGo Coach Yourself!Are You Listening, No Really Listening? - Meaningful Conversations Series (3/5)Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' hosts Vic and Ryan delve into the critical skill of listening as part of their ongoing meaningful conversation series. They emphasize the importance of truly listening rather than merely hearing to create deeper connections. The episode is peppered with personal anecdotes, as they provide tips for effective listening, encouraging listeners to embrace global listening, practice looping, and acknowledge good listening when it's demonstrated. The episode concludes with a reminder that listening goes beyond maintaining eye c...
2024-10-1631 minGo Coach Yourself!Mastering the Art of Asking Questions - Meaningful Conversations Series (2/5)Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan discuss the crucial role of asking deep, meaningful questions in fostering genuine connections. They explore how questions can reveal values and beliefs, helping reduce loneliness and increase empathy. The conversation is a part of a five-part series focusing on meaningful conversations, guided by insights from Charles Duhigg's research on super communicators. The episode emphasizes the importance of open-ended, follow-up questions that encourage vulnerability and meaningful dialogue. The hosts also share personal...
2024-10-0925 minGo Coach Yourself!Meaningful Conversations - Series Introduction (1/5)Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' Ryan and Vic, two professional coaches, introduce their Meaningful Conversation series. This episode sets the stage by defining what a meaningful conversation entails—an interaction leaving both parties feeling seen, heard, and satisfied. The conversation emphasizes intentionality, being present, and distinguishing between meaningful exchanges and everyday small talk. Real-life examples highlight how intentional communication can transform relationships and impact lives profoundly. Previewing the series, they outline upcoming episodes that will cover how to ask effective que...
2024-10-0224 minGo Coach Yourself!Finding, Connecting and Nurturing Your Leader WithinLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this latest episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches, discuss 'finding, connecting, and nurturing your leader within.' They relate this episode to a previous one on 'saboteurs,' both central to the Co-Active method of coaching. They talk about how connecting with your leader within is essential for personal growth and building an incredible life. Through personal stories, tips and practical exercises they lay out a roadmap for you to find, connect with and nurture your own...
2024-09-2538 minGo Coach Yourself!Discovering Your Leader Within – Guided MeditationLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!This guided meditation takes you on a calming journey aimed at helping you connect with you inner leader. Through visualization and reflective exercises, you are invited to explore your strengths, creativity, and sources of inspiration. The meditation helps identify personal qualities and the essence of your inner guide, offering wisdom and support. This meditation is referenced in our episode 'Finding, Connecting and Nurturing Your Leader Within'.Hosts:Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoachingVic...
2024-09-2508 minGo Coach Yourself!Confronting Your Inner SaboteursLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan delve into the concept of 'saboteurs'—internalized voices or beliefs that hinder personal growth and change. They explore various types of saboteurs such as avoidance, perfectionism, judgment, and people-pleasing. They share personal stories illustrating how these voices manifest and how to overcome them. The episode introduces the Positive Intelligence (PQ) assessment by Shirzad Chamine as a useful tool for identifying saboteurs. Finally, they offer practical tips for naming and acknowledging saboteurs, un...
2024-09-1829 minGo Coach Yourself!Change: How to Embrace Transition, Not DisruptionLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! hosts Vic and Ryan discuss the significant personal changes they've experienced and dive deep into the nature of change and transition. Highlighting the work of William and Susan Bridges, they distinguish change as an external event and transition as an internal process. They unpack the science behind how our brains react to change, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and agency. The episode covers practical tips for managing change, including self-kindness, recognizing internal strength, and...
2024-09-1136 minGo Coach Yourself!The Power of ManifestationLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' hosts Vic and Ryan explore the concept of manifestation, a practice grounded in quantum physics. They discuss how clearly identifying what you want, articulating it to others, and maintaining an open and patient mindset can create a powerful synergy between your thoughts, actions, and the universe. They explore how manifestation is not just about wishful thinking but focused effort and positive attitude. They provide concrete examples from their own lives—Ryan's creation of a new ro...
2024-09-0430 minGo Coach Yourself!Uncover Your ValuesLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! certified coaches Vic and Ryan delve into the world of core values and their fundamental importance in living a meaningful life. Through personal stories and insightful discussions, they explore what values are, how to identify them, and practical ways to integrate them into daily life. They share personal anecdotes and actionable tips on defining and embodying one's values, emphasizing the impact and interconnectedness of core beliefs in shaping our experiences and relationships.
2024-08-2824 minGo Coach Yourself!Building New PerspectivesLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan dive into the concept of perspective-building. They explore what perspectives are, how they influence our lives, and explain techniques to shift and broaden them. Through a live coaching demonstration, Vic examines various perspectives on taking a vacation, ultimately finding value in aligning with one perspective that leads to clarity and actionable insights. The episode concludes with a step-by-step guide for listeners to apply perspective-building techniques in their own lives.
2024-08-2128 minGo Coach Yourself!How to Navigate Life After a LayoffLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan delve into the challenging topic of layoffs. Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights, they discuss the emotional toll of being laid off and provide practical steps for processing those emotions. They highlight the importance of rediscovering one’s strengths and values, and offer actionable advice on reclaiming your agency to redesign your life and routines. They also emphasize the benefits of seeking external perspectives and the role of coaching in na...
2024-08-1435 min
Your Morning CommuteEp 577 YMC: Embarking on the Path to Cultural Mastery with CPCCEmbarking on the Path to Cultural Mastery with CPCC
Begin your ascent to leadership excellence with the Certified Professional Culture Curator Program. Shelley D. Smith guides you through the first crucial steps towards building a culture that breeds success.
🚀 Why You Need to Watch:
- Understand the foundational steps of the CPCC journey.
- Discover how a strong culture is the cornerstone of every successful organization.
- Learn the initial strategies that set the stage for lasting cultural transformation.
🌟 About CPCC:
CPCC is your first step towards cultural mastery, providing the knowledge and tools to create an environment where both e...
2024-08-0801 minGo Coach Yourself!Purpose: Define, Discover, and Live Your WhyLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, certified coaches Vic and Ryan dive deep into the concept of purpose. They explore their own purposes and share insights on why discovering one’s purpose is crucial. They offer a comprehensive definition, dispel common misconceptions, and emphasize that purpose is a continuous, evolving journey. Additionally, they provide a four-step framework to help listeners uncover their own purpose: Explore what’s important.Understand desired emotions.Clarify the impact on others.Make your purpose tangi...
2024-08-0734 minGo Coach Yourself!Let's Talk About Our Boundaries!Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!Setting boundaries is essential, yet many struggle with it. This episode of Go Coach Yourself focuses on the vital role of boundaries in personal and professional relationships. Discover the different types of boundaries and gain practical advice on how to establish, communicate, and maintain them effectively. Equip yourself with the tools to protect your time, energy, and well-being.Tools:How to Set BoundariesReferences:Psychology Today - Boundaries definedUniversity of Illinois Chicago...
2024-07-3126 minGo Coach Yourself!Understanding Who Your People AreLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!Join us on Go Coach Yourself where we are talking about who your people are. Who do you have in your circle who is challenging you to be better, who is holding you accountable, who in your circle is your go-to for a crazy idea and who do you go to for tough love? Having a circle of people around us to inspire, challenge and cheer us on to be better is essential in living a meaningful life. Research shows that...
2024-07-2428 minGo Coach Yourself!Why is "What Do You Want?" Such a Tough Question?Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!Go Coach Yourself! tackles the often perplexing question: "What do you want?" This episode explores why articulating our desires is so challenging, influenced by psychological, societal, and cultural factors. Join us as we provide coaching tips and practical tools to help you clear the fog around your goals, setting the stage for a more focused and fulfilling pursuit of your passions.References:Check out Ignite the Spark to get clear on what you want!
2024-07-1729 min
Go Coach Yourself!What Is Coaching?Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!Dive into the world of coaching with us on "Go Coach Yourself." In this episode, we demystify what coaching really entails, distinguish it from other forms of personal and professional support, and discuss different types of coaching available. Whether you're curious about hiring a coach or becoming one, this episode provides clear insights into the transformative power of coaching.Tools:Wheel of LifeReferences:International coaching Federation – what is coaching?...
2024-07-0832 min
Go Coach Yourself!Imposter SyndromeLet us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!Join us on Go Coach Yourself! as we delve into the pervasive issue of Impostor Syndrome. In this episode, we explore what Impostor Syndrome is, why it matters, and how it affects your personal and professional growth. Through engaging discussions, personal stories, and expert insights, we offer practical coaching techniques designed to combat these all-too-common feelings of self-doubt. Whether you're struggling to feel like you truly belong or simply curious about this psychological phenomenon, our tips and strategies will empower you...
2024-07-0729 min
Go Coach Yourself!Introducing Go Coach Yourself!Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!Welcome to Go Coach Yourself!, a podcast to help you get unf*cked and build the incredible life you deserve. We’re Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches trying to change the world one conversation at a time.In our respective practices, we’ve noticed common experiences or themes that come up again and again with clients. We started Go Coach Yourself to share our thoughts, experiences and tips with more people, giving you tools you can use to navigate your own...
2024-07-0708 minYour Morning CommuteEp 576 YMC: Leveraging the CPCC Program for Cultural ExcellenceLeveraging the CPCC Program for Cultural Excellence
Unlock the full potential of your organization with the Certified Professional Culture Curator Program. Shelley D. Smith provides the key to thriving in any business landscape through cultural mastery with CPCC.
🚀 Why You Need to Watch:
- Learn the strategic advantage the CPCC Program offers your business.
- Discover how to unlock cultural success regardless of industry or company size.
- Tap into the transformative power of culture to drive organizational excellence.
🌟 About CPCC:
CPCC equips you with the insights and tools to foster a thriving workplace culture, offering bespoke solutions that cater...
2024-06-2701 minYour Morning CommuteEp 575 YMC: Maximizing Outcomes with the CPCC ProgramMaximizing Outcomes with the CPCC Program - Watch Now
Unlock tangible results with the Certified Professional Culture Curator Program! Join Shelley D. Smith as she unveils the power of CPCC in driving meaningful and profitable outcomes for your organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
🚀 Why You Need to Watch:
- Discover the results-driven approach of the CPCC Program.
- Learn how to implement strategies that lead to significant and profitable change.
- See real-world examples of the impact CPCC has on organizations.
🌟 About CPCC:
The CPCC program is a proven pathway to not just change, but meaningful progress that r...
2024-06-2501 minYour Morning CommuteEp 573 YMC: How to Integrate CPCC With Your Existing HR TeamHow to Integrate CPCC With Your Existing HR Team
Uncover the art of seamlessly blending CPCC methodologies with your current HR efforts, igniting organizational health and boosting employee engagement. Join Shelley D. Smith as she unravels the powerful synergy between strategic culture curation and human resources. Get ready to be inspired!
🚀 Why You Need to Watch:
- Supercharge HR initiatives with CPCC insights!
- Foster a robust organizational culture through HR collaboration.
- Unlock the power of CPCC integration in your HR practices with practical tips!
🌟 About CPCC:
The CPCC program takes a one-of-a-kind approach that not only complements tradit...
2024-06-1801 minYour Morning CommuteEp 572 YMC:Embracing the Digital Shift with CPCCEmbracing the Digital Shift with CPCC
Absolutely! The CPCC program is specifically crafted to excel in the digital age, guaranteeing that your team stays agile and connected, no matter where they are. Take a deep dive into this captivating video featuring Shelley D. Smith, and witness firsthand how CPCC principles perfectly align with the needs of the remote workforce. You won't want to miss it!
🚀 Why Watch?
- Unveil effective strategies for nurturing a resilient culture in a remote setting.
- Master the art of harnessing CPCC techniques to supercharge digital collaboration.
- Unlock the secret to keeping remote tea...
2024-06-1303 minYour Morning CommuteEp. 571 YMC: Quantifying Success: How The CPCC Program Delivers ROIUnveil the real benefits of investing in culture with the CPCC program. Watch this captivating video that demonstrates how intentional culture curation is not only a moral imperative but also a smart financial move.
🚀 Why Watch?
- Discover the powerful connection between culture and profitability.
- Get inspired by real-life success stories and see how companies have harnessed the power of CPCC for impressive ROI. 💰
- Master the art of measuring the impact of cultural initiatives in your organization and unlock the keys to success.
🌟 About CPCC:
The Certified Professional Culture Curator program goes beyond theory, providing practical tools and metri...
2024-06-1101 min
The UpLevel PodcastHow lululemon's Coaching Program is Developing Conscious Leaders: Emily Cardamon, Global Coaching and Talent Activation at lululemon, CPCC, PCCSend us Fan MailEmily Cardamon, Global Coaching and Talent Activation at lululemon, CPCC, PCC, joined The UpLevel Podcast for this week's episode. Emily shared the inspiring story of how she and her colleagues created an empowering coaching program at lululemon. She also talked about how starting a coaching program doesn't require a big budget, structure, or fancy surveys and how it's possible to take it one step at a time and allow it to grow. Emily highlighted the importance of coaching and how it positively impacts employee engagement, clarity of vision, empowerment, an...
2023-04-1230 min
The UpLevel Podcast"Well-Being in the Workplace Series Kickoff" with Rachel Baldi, CPCC, PCCSend us Fan MailThis is the start of Season 2, "Well-Being in the Workplace."In this episode, UpLevel Co-Founders & Hosts Christie Mann and Rachel Baldi kick off the event series. They discuss why this topic is so important, define what UpLevel means by “Well-Being,” and dropped some quick tips they are using and sharing with clients.Key Takeaways:How much it’s costing the US to deal with unresolved mental health and grief challengesGuided Meditation: Ego Eradicator MeditationWhat to do to ground yourself when you’re rushing aroundThe results in the workplace of emplo...
2022-06-1525 min
The UpLevel Podcast"Creating a Coaching Culture Recap & Call to Action" with Rachel Baldi, CPCC, PCCSend us Fan MailWe are living through times where the separation of an individual's work life and personal life has been minimized. People managers must provide much more than overseeing tasks and workflow; they need to know how to listen empathetically, honor emotions, acknowledge the whole person, and ask powerful questions.Strong coaching cultures = strong engagement, collaboration, well-being, increased responsibility, development + revenue growth.In this episode, the other Co-founder of UpLevel, Rachel Baldi, CPCC, PCC, joins Christie Mann to recap this season and issues calls to action for organizations.Key...
2022-06-0843 min
What's Here Now, Kid?What's Here Now, Kid 2018 Season Wrap and Highlights Reel“Ready?!”, “Yup!!”
And here it is, the highlights reel from 20 wonderful episodes has arrived just in time for the holidays! What can we say, except thanks to all of you are listeners, subscribers, for your time, energy, consideration and of course, testimonials and just giving us direct feedback. We appreciate you immensely. And most important, to our awesome What’s Here Now, Kids. We had a hunch they would show up and they did, giving us more material than we could hope for in 15 minutes or less. We wish them a wonderful and fulfilled life and one that can be w...
2018-12-1100 minWhat's Here Now, Kid?Increase The Amount of Play In Your LifeWhat does it mean to ‘Play”? Does it have to be so complicated? Life is here for us to explore! Expansion and learning are critical in moving us forward as human beings and yet we either ignore these opportunities for a shift or at minimum we only explore on the weekends! WTH?
We can move through challenging situations by asking the question “What if..?”, helping us visualize what the future can be as we come out the other side in a positive way, a successful way, no matter what. Learn some simple little challenges and perspectives to find more wa...
2018-10-3000 minWhat's Here Now, Kid?Finding Your Hidden Talents And Connecting To Them"What happened if I woke up every morning and said I was going to be the greatest expression of me today?" asks Coach-Host Kathryn Sabol.
Exploring talent can most often happen by the simple acts of trying new things. Breaking up our patterns of comfort and familiarity -- stretching ourselves -- to areas that open us to our level of genius. What a great gift to actually find the hidden talents within us and more importantly, how that gift’s benefits can extend beyond us to those around us. These new talents become new and great expressions of ou...
2018-10-1600 minWhat's Here Now, Kid?Our Awareness w/ Technology: Staying Present and Making Good ChoicesTechnology is something that we all discuss from time to time. How much of it has become a habit? And how much of it is really conscious choice? And when we are dialed into our devices we tend to lose an awareness of presence, what’s happening around us in anticipation of wanting be included in something or someone somewhere else. What are we giving up to be “elsewhere”?
There is opportunity to make good choices around presence and the awareness of devices in our daily lives. It takes practice to maintain that present state with all that is av...
2018-10-0200 minWhat's Here Now, Kid?You've Only Just Begun: Feeling Overwhelmed? There Really Are Simple Fixes For It.This one begins with what really inspired us to start this podcast: that we take the wisdom of children and apply it to our overly complicated lives. Life can and should be lived one step at a time. We’ve talked about this before and we will continue to retread this tire, that the generous present moment is key to stress-free living. And hey, there’s an idea in here that you don’t have to necessarily plan for everything to live life to its fullest.
2018-09-1800 min