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THIS Leader PodcastEp 24: Growth by Design - Making Professional Development IntentionalIn this inspiring episode, I challenge leaders to shift from "accidental learning" to intentional development that accelerates career growth and impact. Most leaders treat professional development like a luxury, squeezing it between priorities or leaving it to chance. This reactive approach keeps you scattered and at risk of becoming irrelevant as leadership demands evolve. In this episode, you'll hear: The Problem with Accidental Learning: I share the story of a brilliant new director who felt stuck despite being hardworking and respected. When asked about her development plan, she laughed—she was consuming leadership content but had...2025-07-2223 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 23 The Hidden Cost of Artificial HarmonyIn this episode, Claire explores the dangerous middle ground between unhealthy conflict and artificial harmony, and why smart teams sometimes hold themselves back by avoiding necessary strategic disagreements. The Hidden Costs of Artificial Harmony Most conflict avoidance comes from a good place—leaders trying to maintain relationships and avoid hurting feelings. But we've gotten really good at telling ourselves stories that justify our silence. Sound familiar? "This isn't the hill I'm going to die on." "She's already made up her mind." "I don't have time to fight this right now." "If I argue for my appro...2025-07-1520 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 22 Project Management for The Rest of UsIn this episode, I share a collaborative approach to project management that actually works, without overwhelming complexity. Fresh from facilitating a 3-hour session where 50 managers successfully drafted project plans, I reveal why traditional project management training fails and what works instead. The secret? You're not managing projects—you're managing people. In this episode, you'll hear about: The Problem with Traditional Project Management I share the story of "Fred," an expensive consultant who delivered 40 hours of training that nobody used because it was too complicated. This pattern repeats everywhere: brilliant PMOs can't get teams to a...2025-07-1025 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 21: Freedom, Conflict & The Path to Self-Awareness with Roxanne HarrisonIn this conversation with Roxanne Harrison, we explore how ancient wisdom meets modern leadership through the powerful combination of the Enneagram and Qigong practices. From Resistance to Choice Roxanne's journey began with a neck injury that forced her to slow down and discover a pattern of constant resistance—always saying "no before yes." This resistance was actually a protective mechanism covering up her natural gifts. The Golden Buddha Metaphor Like the famous Thai Buddha statue covered in clay for protection during wartime, we often cover our natural gifts with protective strategies. The...2025-06-3049 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 20 Taming the Chaos (Special Episode)In this special AMA episode, I tackle two real leadership scenarios that feel like herding cats: uniting a fractured team and creating unified execution from scattered individuals. Both situations share the same fundamental challenge: bringing people together to create order out of chaos, whether that involves building a shared team culture or driving collective results toward a strategic vision. In this episode, you'll hear about: Scenario 1: "How do I unite a fractured team after leadership turmoil?" Meet "Julie," who inherited a 12-person team that has undergone multiple leadership changes. There's an e...2025-06-2429 min
Beyond Beauty: the business of beautyStuds Founder: Anna Harman is Building Gen Z’s Favorite Ear Piercing BrandShow Notes:In this episode of the Beyond Beauty Podcast, Anna Harman, CEO and co-founder of Studs, shares her journey of launching a modern ear piercing brand. Anna discusses overcoming challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the importance of customer experience, technology, and work-life balance. She reflects on lessons learned as an entrepreneur and mother, offers advice on prioritizing well-being, and shares her beauty must-haves. The episode provides insights into building a successful brand in the beauty industry and Anna’s vision for Studs’ future growth.About Anna: With nearly a deca...2025-06-1830 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 19 You Have the Right to Love Your JobIn this episode, I challenge the idea that workplace misery is normal. You have a right to fairness, respect, psychological safety, and meaningful work—but rights without responsibility are just complaints. In this episode, you'll hear about: The Three Essential Roles: Everyone plays these roles in creating workplace culture, regardless of job title Owner Role - Orienting energy toward both happiness and productivity Manager/Leader Role - Establishing expectations and protecting culture Producer Role - Bringing your best self to work daily I share how a director transformed her team's energy by simply as...2025-06-1728 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 18 Keys for Connection with Jared FujishinIn this inspiring conversation with communication expert Jared Fujishin, we explore his powerful "connection's key is less of me" framework that transforms how leaders build trust, influence, and loyalty. The Foundation: Less of Me, More Connection The most effective leaders aren't focused on themselves—they're genuinely invested in others. When leaders operate from a "me, me, me" mentality, people comply but don't commit. They'll leave for slightly better opportunities because there's no real connection holding them there. Moving from Authority to Influence There's a huge difference between authority ("do it because I'm...2025-06-1044 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 17-The Power of Mentoring with Kara Reddig & Femi OmoteshoIn this episode, I explore how to build and sustain a successful mentoring program with Kara Reddig, Deputy City Manager, and Femi Omotesho, Management Analyst from the City of Elk Grove. Why Mentoring Matters More Than Ever Mentoring isn't just a nice-to-have, it's foundational to developing confident, capable leaders. The City of Elk Grove's program grew organically from a 2019 staff meeting on gender equity, proving that the best development initiatives come directly from your team's expressed needs. The Secret Sauce: How to Structure a Mentoring Program That Actually Works Cross-departmental pairing process: Br...2025-06-0335 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 16 Leaders Shape Culture with Jonathan BissellIn this inspiring conversation with leadership expert Jonathan Bissell, we explore how to transform your leadership from reactive to intentional and create the kind of culture where people thrive. The Foundation: Belief Creates Transformation Everything starts with a powerful belief: investing in your people pays incredible dividends. When you truly embrace development as a core strategy, you'll create the kind of culture that attracts talent and drives results naturally. The Upstream vs. Downstream Framework Imagine spending your days building and developing instead of constantly fixing problems. Jonathan shares a game-changing approach:...2025-05-2740 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 15 Building Psychological Safety - Communication Strategies That Make All The Difference In this episode, I explore the concept of psychological safety and share specific communication practices that can transform your team culture. Understanding Psychological Safety: The Four Stages. Building on Harvard professor Amy Edmondson's research and Timothy Clark's framework, I explain how psychological safety develops through four distinct stages: Level 1: Inclusion Safety – "Do I belong here? Can I be myself?" Level 2: Learner Safety – "Can I take risks and make mistakes without fear of judgment?" Level 3: Contributor Safety – "Are my unique gifts valued? Am I adding value?" Level 4: Challenger Safety – "Can I question things, including authority and established ways?" ...2025-05-2024 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 14 Plan, Delegate, DepartIn this episode, I explore why taking real time off is crucial for your leadership. I share my proven framework for making it happen without everything falling apart in your absence. There's never a convenient time to take vacation; there's always another deadline, another project, another reason to stay connected. But I've discovered that my boldest ideas and biggest breakthroughs happen when I commit to true disconnection. Here's how you can do it too. In this episode, you'll hear about: PLAN: Clearing the Path for Departure. I share my pre-vacation process for evaluating wh...2025-05-0618 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 13 Emotional Contagion - Why Broadcasting Positivity is EssentialIn this episode, we dive into the science of emotional contagion and how being intentional about the emotions you project can transform your leadership impact. Have you ever seen someone walk into a room and instantly shift the energy? That’s emotional contagion in action. Emotions silently spreading from person to person, often without us realizing it. As leaders, learning to manage this contagion is one of the most powerful, and underused, tools at our disposal. The Science of Emotional Contagion Research from Princeton reveals how our brains use "mirror neurons" to unconsciously mimic the em...2025-04-2926 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 12 Leverage Your StrengthsIn this episode, I explore how identifying and leveraging your natural talents can transform your energy, impact, and results, both for you and your team. Have you ever felt like the daily grind is draining the life out of you? Many leaders I talk with feel this way - not because they don't like their jobs, but because they're spending too much time on tasks that exhaust them and not enough on work that brings them energy and fulfillment. In this episode, you'll hear about: What Strengths Really Are I explain the difference b...2025-04-2220 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 11: Goal Getting - Your Blueprint for SuccessIn this episode, Claire Laughlin shares her team's complete goal-setting system that keeps strategic priorities front and center all year long. Learn how to transform vague annual objectives into actionable steps that create real momentum. We're officially into Q2, and if you're like most leaders, those ambitious January goals might be fading into the background as daily demands take over. This episode walks you through our exact process - from annual planning to weekly execution - that has transformed how the team approaches goals. In this episode, we'll dive into: The Annual Blueprint: He...2025-04-1515 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 10: Reclaim Your Time: The Strategic Leader's Approach to Effective MeetingsIn this episode, Claire Laughlin dives into the art of effective meetings and how to transform them from time-wasters into productive, energizing experiences. What You'll Learn: The invisible workflow that underlies all good work and why understanding it matters for meeting design The five essential meeting types that every leader should master: Ideation Meetings for defining problems and generating solutions Decision-Making Meetings for evaluating options and making clear choices Planning and Enabling Meetings for creating actionable roadmaps Implementation Meetings (or "huddles") for alignment and quick adjustments Learn and Review Meetings for continuous improvement How to define clea...2025-04-0825 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 9 You Are a Change LeaderIn this episode, we delve into the complex reality that change is inevitable in our workplaces. Whether you formally lead a team or not, developing skills to navigate change effectively makes you an invaluable asset in today's rapidly evolving environment. Understanding the Three Dimensions of Change Change we choose versus change imposed upon us Change that feels favorable versus unfavorable Change we can anticipate versus change that catches us by surprise I introduce the powerful "change bridge" metaphor that explains why executives and team members often experience the same change in completely different ways. Leaders...2025-04-0116 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 8 Welcome FeelingsIn this episode, we explore the critical relationship between emotional intelligence and effective leadership, with practical tools to enhance your impact through emotional awareness. The Leadership Imperative for Emotional Intelligence: Emotions are valuable data points, not workplace liabilities. Research confirms that leaders who accurately identify and manage emotions consistently outperform those who can't. When we disconnect from our emotions, we disconnect from our leadership power. Building Your Emotional Vocabulary: Moving beyond "mad, sad, glad, afraid" to a richer emotional palette Using emotion wheels and charts for greater emotional precision Implementing daily emotional chec...2025-03-2521 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 7 Rest and Recovery RitualsIn this episode, we explore: The surprising truth about rest and recovery - they're not just ways to avoid burnout, but essential components of high performance leadership. I share my personal journey from being someone who couldn't imagine taking meaningful breaks to understanding how strategic recovery enhances productivity. The Science of Rest & Performance: Why sleep is the keystone to good health and leadership effectiveness How your brain "power washes" itself during deep sleep The connection between REM sleep, creativity, and problem-solving Breaking the Busy Mindset: Many leaders pride themselves on responsiveness an...2025-03-1825 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 6 Breaking the Burnout CycleIn this episode, we dive deep into the burnout epidemic affecting today's leaders and what you can do to break free from this destructive cycle. The Burnout Crisis Among Leaders The statistics are alarming—76% of employees experience burnout, with mid-level leaders being especially vulnerable as they juggle multiple responsibilities. When a leader burns out, it creates a ripple effect, impacting team motivation, collaboration, and trust. The True Cost of Burnout: Health impacts: persistent exhaustion and physical symptoms Emotional toll: negativity, cynicism, and loss of hope Organizational cost: re...2025-03-1122 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 5 Energize Your TeamIn this episode, we explore how to re-energize teams that feel disconnected and flat in our post-pandemic workplace reality. Understanding the Post-Pandemic Workplace Challenge I introduce the concept of "pandemnesia" and examine how our adaptations to remote work have created: More meetings but less quality collaboration More communication channels but less genuine connection More work volume but less focus on impact The Need for an Energy Reset: Rather than throwing out the positive changes we've made, we need a strategic reset that reclaims sh...2025-03-0420 minTHIS Leader PodcastEpisode 4- Adding Strategic Value in Uncertain TimesIn this episode, we explore: The Strategic Value Gap: Understanding why even accomplished professionals struggle to articulate how they're measured at work The Job Pie Exercise: A visual tool to determine where your time and energy should be allocated for maximum impact Practical Value-Adding Strategies: Creating your Strategic Value Proposition using ideal vs. real job allocation Implementing the TIE (Time, Impact, Energy) tracker to identify time drains Developing Quarterly Action Plans that demonstrate measurable outcomes Building Professional Resilience: Designing a Strategic Development Blueprint Aligning your growth with organizational needs Having va...2025-02-2517 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 3 Fostering Engagement at Work through Creating a Culture of RecognitionFeeling undervalued at work can be discouraging, and workplace loneliness is at an all-time high. Join in as Claire Laughlin teaches how genuine recognition and appreciation can transform team engagement and retention. Understand the key reasons why appreciation matters and how leaders can build a culture where employees feel seen, valued, and motivated. In this conversation: The alarming statistics on workplace recognition and disengagement Common misconceptions leaders have about giving praise The connection between recognition and employee engagement Understanding individual strengths with the Working Genius model Actionable strategies to create a recognition-rich workplace How clea...2025-02-1717 minTHIS Leader PodcastEp 2 Setting Leadership StandardsIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by leadership challenges or struggled with defining your leadership standards, this episode is for you! In this powerful episode, we dive into one of the fundamental secrets of high-impact leaders: setting clear leadership standards. Discover the 5 Cs of leadership that can transform how you show up as a leader, even in the most challenging situations. Learn practical ways to define and live by your own leadership standards to create more meaningful connections and drive better results. In this episode, we explore: The hidden power of...2025-02-1723 minTHIS Leader PodcastEP 1 Welcome to This Leader- The Podcast.Welcome to THIS Leader! We all know that leadership is rewarding but can also be challenging! In this episode, join Claire as she shares: Why your leadership impact matters more than your title (and how this realization will transform your approach to team development) The surprising truth about leadership that will free you from the constant pressure to have all the answers How to stop feeling guilty about taking care of yourself first (and why it's essential for your team's success) The connection between personal wellbeing and leadership effectiveness that no one talks about...2025-02-1712 min
THIS Leader PodcastThis Leader Podcast TrailerThe 'THIS Leader' podcast explores the transformational, high-impact secrets that turn the ordinary people into extra-ordinary leaders! THIS Leader is hosted by Claire Laughlin, an organizational development consultant. She and her guests will explore: How individuals can enhance their leadership impact by showing up as their personal best, how teams can leverage connection and clarity to experience tremendous results, and how organizations can increase trust and engagement and improve outcomes by putting people and relationships at the center of the business. 2025-01-2602 min
Love to See It with Emma and Claire‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Is The First Great Parasocial Love Story w/ Alex Sujong LaughlinBefore online dating and social media, there were radio therapy shows. This week, we’re diving into Sleepless in Seattle, one of the first great parasocial love stories! Joining us to break it down is friend of the pod and Normal Gossip producer, Alex Sujong Laughlin!
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I'M TRIGGERED!Episode 24: That's too much screaming- The BabadookAustralian horror film The Babadook delighted audiences with its clever script, gruesome scenes, and that delightfully creepy character. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of widowhood and the ongoing effects of grief. And, in a show dedicated to triggers, Jess and Megan find a scene in this film so triggering that they can barely talk about it. Buckle up for the Babadook! Sources:Dederer, Claire. Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. Vintage Publishers, 2023.Gobbel, Robyn. Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2023.Hawbaker, L.A. "The Black Rose in the Garden: A Second Lo...2024-10-151h 06Love to See It with Emma and Claire‘Bachelorette’ S20e6 Hometowns: Getting Real w/ Alex LaughlinGrab your knitting needles and let’s head to decor-less AirBnBs to meet the family of Charity’s four final men! Are they being their real, true selves? To help us figure it out is producer of Normal Gossip, Alex Laughlin!
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Small Town MissingLady of the Dunes: The Case of Ruth Marie TerryJoin the team as they discuss the listener requested case of Ruth Marie Terry. You can follow us on Instagram at smalltownmissing.Sources:“How to find out more about the ‘Lady of the Dunes,’ identified as Ruth Marie Terry”- article by ClaireVoeglein of the Cape Cod Times, published on November 1, 2022.“Provincetown 1974 cold case: ‘Lady of the Dunes’ timeline”- article by Zane Razzaq of the Cape CodTimes, published on November 8 th , 2022.FBI.gov- “Ruth Marie Terry”- for any information about Ruth Marie Terry’s characteristics“FBI identifies ‘La...2022-11-1226 min
Normal GossipSpot the Scammer with Claire Fallon and Emma GrayClaire Fallon and Emma Gray join us for our season 1 finale to hear about a girls trip gone horribly wrong.
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Eye of the Swarm PodcastEye of the Swarm - Season 2, Episode 9On the show this week hosts Jon Garver and Matt Johnson are joined by Dan Laughlin, head coach of the Yellowjacket women's hockey team to talk about their season and their upcoming playoff game against UW-Eau Claire.2021-03-161h 16
Cabot Coverage: A Murder, She Wrote Podcast31. Snow White, Blood Red (Season 5, Episode 4) (First Aired on November 13, 1988)A snow storm leaves Jessica snowed in with the U. S. World Cup Ski Team and a murderer is on the loose.This episode stars Emma Samms! And can be streamed on IMDb TV (Amazon) and Peacock.Guest Stars include:1. Emma Samms (Dynasty) as Pamela Leeds2. George Wyner (Spaceballs) as Dr. Lewis3. John Laughlin (The Rock) as Mike Lowery4. Jamie Rose (Falcon Crest) as Anne Lowery5. Eric Allan Kramer (Robin Hood: Men in Tights) as Gunnar Tilstrom6. Barry Newman (Daylight) as Ex-NYPD Lt. Ed McMasters7. Ronnie Claire Edwards (T...2020-12-091h 10
Dead Ladies Show PodcastDoreen Valiente & Martha MaxwellEpisode 26 brings you spooky Dead Lady tales all the way from NYC! First, Claire Carroll introduces us to England’s Doreen Valiente, known as the mother of modern witchcraft. In the UK and beyond, she was key in the spread of modern day Wicca, now a world-wide religion. Doreen also had more than a few secrets under her cape. **SECOND TALK CONTAINS ENTHUSIASTIC SWEARING** Then, it’s time for a live lady taxidermist talking about a Dead Lady taxidermist! Divya Anantharaman of Gotham Taxidermy brings us the story of American naturalist and taxidermy pioneer Martha Maxwell. The talks were reco...2019-10-1738 min
Dead Ladies Show PodcastBessie Blount & Florynce KennedyIn this episode, it’s New York City, baby! Our sister spin-off show — hosted and curated by Molly O’Laughlin Kemper at KGB Bar — represents with two excellent talks about fantastic American Dead Ladies. First up is Amy Padnani on BESSIE BLOUNT. Amy is an obit editor at the New York Times, and creator of the acclaimed Overlooked series. Much like our Dead Ladies Show, Overlooked corrects history, by recognizing women who were left off the NYT’s obituaries pages over the decades. Amy introduces us to dedicated nurse, brilliant inventor, and skilled forensic handwriting analyst BESSIE BLOUNT. Then, we go big...2019-05-1639 min
Sirenicide"Revealed By Receding Water"In our Season 3 premier: Morston, TX and its surrounding areas have been devastated by three Category 5 hurricanes, Xavier, Yara and Zephon. However a much needed light for these dark times, has finally arrived... This episode features our largest cast to date. Ronda D. - Christina Nicholls Neal P. - Joshua Navarro Amber B. - Amber Blake Gladys N. - Lauren Turner Landon F. - JB Margret Sharpe - Amy Bowlin of Sirenicide Ross M. - Kenneth Bryant Mitch Placker - Dan LeFebvre of Based on a True Story Podc...2018-03-1325 min