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Roar with Lakecia GunterRadical Self-Acceptance: The Secret to Transformational Leadership with Dr. Laura GallaherIn this enlightening episode of ROAR, host Lakecia Gunter sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore how self-acceptance is the often-missing link in strong, effective leadership. Drawing on her work with NASA in the wake of the Columbia tragedy, as well as with leaders at Disney and high-growth companies, Dr. Gallaher explains how psychological safety, inner judgment, and cultural dynamics all shape the effectiveness of leaders—and their teams.The conversation is a powerful reminder that true leadership begins within. Dr. Gallaher shares candid moments from her own journey of growth, including the im...2025-07-2246 min
No Limit Leadership84: Why Your Team Nods Yes.. and Still Fails to Deliver w/ Dr. Laura GallaherIf your meetings end in agreement but nothing gets done, you're not dealing with alignment; you're stuck in artificial harmony.In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, organizational psychologist, leadership expert, and co-author of The Missing Links. Laura began her career helping NASA rebuild its culture after the Columbia Shuttle disaster. Since then, she’s become a go-to advisor for leaders who want to build high-performance, human-centered organizations that actually deliver.We unpack why so many leaders unintentionally lead through silence, how to foster psychological safety that drives execution, and why tr...2025-07-2145 min
Career Coaching SecretsBurned Out? Try a Stress Detox for High Achievers with Dr. Laura GallaherIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen chats with Dr. Laura Gallaher — organizational psychologist, speaker, and USA Today bestselling author. From transforming NASA's culture post-Columbia disaster to coaching high-achieving CEOs, Dr. Gallaher shares her insights on radical self-acceptance, stress detox, and the science behind sustainable leadership growth. Learn how to stop working for your worth and start leading with authenticity.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phdhttps://drlauragallaher.com/take the quiz at:https://selfacceptancequiz.com/You can also watch this podcast on Yo...2025-07-1833 min
Conscious HabitRadical Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura GallaherWhat if the key to better leadership, less stress, and deeper connection wasn’t about doing more—but unlearning what’s holding you back? Amy and Dr. Laura Gallaher as they dive into what it really means to lead from the inside out 💖. They unpack radical self-acceptance, sneaky defense mechanisms, and how stress is more about your stories than your circumstances. With laughs, real talk, and powerful insights, this convo will help you quiet your inner critic and lead with more love, intention, and authenticity 🌱. Additional Resources: Take the Self...2025-07-1652 min
Start With A WinDr. Laura Gallaher: Why Embracing Stress as a Choice CHANGES EverythingIn this powerful episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Laura Gallaher to uncover the surprising root of leadership stress and how radical self-acceptance plays a transformative role in professional growth. With decades of experience helping elite organizations—from NASA to Fortune 500 companies—Dr. Laura challenges conventional thinking around chaos, culture, and control. This conversation is an eye-opening exploration of how leaders unintentionally undermine psychological safety, and how understanding the science behind self-awareness can revolutionize the way we lead and live. Tune in to discover how to detox leadership overwhelm and elevate your...2025-07-0227 min
Helping Organisations Thrive with Julian RobertsDr Laura Gallaher | From Space Tragedy to Safety: NASA's 8-Year Culture RevolutionIn this powerful episode, Dr. Laura Gallaher takes us inside one of NASA's darkest moments and reveals how it became a catalyst for revolutionary change in organisational culture. Following the 2003 Columbia space shuttle disaster that claimed seven astronauts' lives, NASA's investigation uncovered a shocking truth: the agency's culture was as much to blame as the technical failure itself. What makes this even more striking is that NASA had been rated the #1 place to work in the federal government just months before the tragedy, challenging everything we think we know about workplace culture.
Dr. Gallaher, who spent nearly...2025-06-3035 min
Exploring GrowthHow High Achievers Can Combat Burnout Without Settling for Less, with Dr. Laura Gallaher, CEO, Speaker & Leadership CoachIn this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with leadership coach Laura Gallaher about the challenges high achievers face: stress, burnout, and the elusive pursuit of balance. Laura shares insights on self-acceptance, self-awareness, and self-accountability. The episode invites listeners to rethink balance and approach personal growth with greater compassion and inner harmony.Have a guest recommendation, question, or just want to connect?Go here: https://www.harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcastConnect on LinkedIn:Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurrayLaura – https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura...2025-06-1251 min
CEO on the GoFrom Relentless Striving to Radical Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura GallaherMany high-achieving leaders find themselves constantly pushing toward the next goal, perpetually feeling like they're "not enough yet" and delaying enjoyment or fulfillment until they reach some future milestone. This creates a never-ending hamster wheel of striving without satisfaction.Gayle Lantz speaks with Dr. Laura Gallaher, a professional speaker, organizational psychologist, and best-selling author who helps driven self-starters transform their relationship with themselves. Laura inspires leaders to accomplish more while making everything easier through the practice of radical self-acceptance.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/From-Relentless-Striving-to-Radical-Self-Acceptance-with-Dr-Laura-Gallaher2025-05-2925 min
Women Choosing GrowthDr. Laura Gallaher | Stress is a Choice: The Radical Truth Behind Your Inner Critic🎧 Episode SummaryIn this episode of Women Choosing Growth, host Tina Sue sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher—bestselling author, speaker, and organizational psychologist—to explore one of the most transformative ideas for driven women: you can improve without beating yourself up.Laura, whose incredible career includes working with NASA, Disney, and Yahoo, unpacks her Paradox Theory, which shows us that self-acceptance and self-improvement are not at odds—they thrive together. Through vulnerable storytelling, science-backed wisdom, and some laugh-out-loud valley girl impressions, Laura gives us permission to pursue growth with grace, not judgment.If you’ve...2025-05-191h 06
Win Make Give with Ben KinneyCreating a Culture of Accountability in the Workplace with Dr. Laura GallaherChad Hyams and Bob Stewart welcome back Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore cultivating a culture of accountability within organizations. They discuss self-accountability as a starting point, stressing that true accountability is internal. Dr. Gallaher shares her "drive" model—Defining expectations, Reviewing thoroughly, Inviting openness, Verifying alignment, and Examining performance— as a tool to foster accountability. The conversation also unveils how to inspire accountability by tying it to personal identity and purpose, making accountability a key facet of effective leadership and team dynamics. Connect withi Laura at https://drlauragallaher.com/ linkedin: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/la...2025-05-1242 min
Human Capital LabThe Power of Self-Acceptance in Organizational Culture with Dr. Laura GallaherJoin host Rich Douglas as he welcomes Dr. Laura Gallaher to the Human Capital Lab podcast for an insightful discussion on self-acceptance, psychological safety, and effective organizational culture. Dr. Gallaher shares her journey from being an organizational psychologist at NASA working on culture change post-Columbia disaster to becoming a consultant. Learn how self-acceptance can improve self-awareness, help mitigate self-judgment, and drive high performance in organizations. Don't miss this episode for valuable insights on personal growth and leadership development.00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast00:26 Meet Dr. Laura Gallaher: A Journey into Organizational Psychology2025-04-2445 min
The Manage 2 Win Podcast#261 – Radical Self-Acceptance: The Secret to Transforming Leadership & Culture | Dr. Laura GallaherWhat if the secret to becoming a stronger leader wasn’t changing who you are - but finally accepting who you’ve always been? What if the best thing you can do to help “them,” is to first work on yourself? What if you are driven by love instead of fear? How would your routines and mental wiring change? Renowned organizational psychologist Dr. Laura Gallaher to unpack the power of radical self-acceptance. She challenges us to consider radical self-acceptance (not narcissism) is the missing link to transforming your company culture, improving team performance, and elevating your own mental clarity as a lea...2025-04-2253 min
How Leaders Think with Kenny LangeHow Laura Gallaher Thinks About Self-Improvement Through Radical Self-Acceptance
On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Laura Gallaher, CEO and co-founder of Gallaher Edge, about the transformative power of radical self-acceptance and self-improvement for high achievers. Dive into this captivating discussion as they explore how self-judgment differs from self-improvement, and the importance of nurturing self-acceptance to accelerate personal and professional growth. With practical advice on taking credit for even small accomplishments and clear distinctions between complacency and genuine contentment, Laura empowers listeners to reshape their mindset. Other places to find the “How Leaders Think” podcast: * Apple...2025-04-1644 min
Win Make Give with Ben KinneyUnlocking Self-Awareness: Achieving Radical Personal Growth with Dr. Laura GallaherChad Hyams and Bob Stewart dive into self-awareness and self-acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher, drawing on her experience at NASA and Disney. They discuss the importance of psychological safety within organizations and how self-acceptance influences personal and professional growth. The episode introduces the self-acceptance quiz—a tool designed to highlight one's position in self-improvement and self-awareness quadrants. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own growth journeys and consider how self-acceptance can enhance their development. Join the conversation and discover how to align self-awareness with self-improvement for meaningful progress. Connect withi Laura at https://drlauragallaher.com/ ...2025-04-1443 min
Teeter Talks with Marissa TeeterThat Time I Chatted with Dr. Laura GallaherOn this episode of Teeter Talks, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Laura Gallaher—an organizational psychologist, leadership coach, and speaker whose work with NASA and Disney has shaped how we understand culture and leadership today. We unpack the powerful connection between radical self-acceptance and effective leadership, exploring how leaders can only create psychological safety for others when they first cultivate it within themselves. Laura shares her own humbling leadership lessons, redefining authenticity, self-awareness, and the backstage work that influences how we lead on stage.Join us as we dive into these topics:...2025-04-101h 01
Inspiring PossibleUnlocking Self-Acceptance for Personal Growth w/ Dr. Laura Gallaher - EP 88Are you a high achiever struggling with self-acceptance? What if reducing self-judgment could actually accelerate your personal and professional growth? This week, Christy is joined by Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist who specializes in transforming self-relationship and enhancing personal and professional dynamics. They dive into self-acceptance, a challenge for many high achievers, and explore how it's not the opposite of self-improvement—self-judgment is. By reducing self-judgment, personal growth becomes easier and more successful. Dr. Laura shares valuable insights, including her work with NASA after the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy, where she led a...2025-04-0348 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life834 | The Journey of Learning Radical Self-Acceptance with Laura GallaherIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Laura Gallaher. Dr. Gallaher is a professional speaker, leadership development expert, organizational psychologist, and USA Today's best-selling author who inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationships with themselves and accomplish more than ever. She combines insights on radical self-acceptance with humour to create a unique connection with her audience. Despite being a national best-selling author, Dr. Laura stands out from the typical "academic" personality of her PhD peers. Her notable achievements include being hired by NASA to reshape organizational culture after the Columbia accident, leading significant changes in performance management at Disney...2025-03-271h 02
Beyond Your WHYHow NASA Fixed Its Culture Problem: 3 Leadership Lessons from Dr. Laura GallaherMeet Dr. Laura Gallaher. Her WHY.os is Contribute - Challenge - Simplify.Dr. Laura Gallaher is an organizational psychologist, speaker, and business consultant who helps companies build better cultures. She was part of NASA’s culture change initiative after the Columbia disaster, working to fix deep issues in leadership, communication, and decision-making. Now, as the founder of Gallaher Edge, she teaches executives how to improve their teams by focusing on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why smart people still make bad decisions – and how self-deception holds busine...2025-03-1832 min
R.O.G. Return on Generosity224. Silencing Your Inner Critic | A Pathway to Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher"Choose to be okay with who you are."
"Self-acceptance is not the opposite of self-improvement; it is the opposite of self-judgment."
"It's about being more at peace with the imperfection that exists in all of us."
"You are never responding to the world around you, ever - you are only ever responding to the meaning that you're putting on what is happening."
Episode summary |
Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist and author, shares her journey from working with NASA to promoting radical self-acceptance. She discusses the importance o...2025-03-1854 min
The Vault with Sonja Martinovic🎙️A Fresh Take on Leadership and Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura GallaherTITLE: 🎙️A Fresh Take on Leadership and Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura GallaherBODY: 📌Make sure to check out the Self Acceptance Quiz: https://selfacceptancequiz.com/📌Launch your top ranked podcast course and VIP consulting is 50% off https://www.sonjamartinovic.com/video-sales👉In this episode of The Vault, Sonja interviews Dr. Laura Gallaher, a professional speaker and organizational psychologist. They delve into Dr. Gallaher's experience with NASA, where she helped reshape organizational culture following the Columbia disaster, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety.Dr. Gallaher shares insights on self-acceptance...2025-03-1135 min
Lead To Greatness Podcast203. Building a Thriving Company Culture with Dr. Laura Gallaher | Cedric FrancisDr. Laura Gallaher is an Organizational Psychologist, Speaker, USA Today Best-Selling Author and Leadership Coach. She began her career at NASA Kennedy Space Center. After the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded upon re-entry in 2003, killing everybody aboard, Kennedy Space Center hired Laura and a team of organizational psychologists to change the cultural influences that were deemed to play a role in the tragedy. She worked for 8 years with NASA to positively influence culture, develop leadership capacity, and improve organizational performance at Kennedy Space Center. She was also hired to help manage the change associated with radical changes in the performance...2025-03-1039 min
Love as a Business Strategy184. Love as a Self-Acceptance Strategy with Laura GallaherDr. Laura Gallaher is a best-selling author who’s worked with everyone from NASA to Disney. While you’ll find her featured in Forbes or TEDx, she stops by the podcast to drop some wisdom on introspection, fear, and self-acceptance. There’s so much to learn here, so make sure to listen up!Laura's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phdSelf Acceptance Quiz: https://selfacceptancequiz.com/Website: drlauragallaher.com2025-03-0433 min
In The Growth Space#194 Dr. Laura Gallaher - Self-Acceptance: Transforming Leadership and Workplace CultureIn this episode, David sits down with professional speaker and organizational psychologist, Dr. Laura Gallaher. Dr. Laura inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationship with themselves and accomplish more than ever. She combines insights on radical self-acceptance with humor to create a unique connection with her audience. Despite being a national best-selling author, Dr. Laura stands out from the typical "academic" personality of her PhD peers. Her notable achievements include being hired by NASA to reshape organizational culture after the Columbia accident, leading significant changes in performance management at Disney, and inspiring Yahoo’s global teams to pursue transformation fro...2025-03-0353 min
The MINDset Game® Podcast227 The Power of Radical Self-Acceptance: Interview with Dr. Laura GallaherHave you ever wrestled with an inner critic that berated you for any perceived flaws and prevented you from celebrating your strengths and achievements? While it can be difficult to fully accept yourself exactly as you are, self-acceptance is essential not only for your own happiness, but also the health of your relationships with others – and for leaders, self-acceptance is one of the keys to building high-performing teams. Dr. Laura Gallaher is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, USA Today best-selling author, and leadership coach. After the space shuttle Columbia exploded upon reentry in 2003, the NASA Kennedy Space Cen...2025-02-2832 min
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie WardGet Curious, Not Furious: The Self-Acceptance Shift with Dr. Laura GallaherWhat if self-acceptance was the secret to faster growth? 📈 Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist who helped transform NASA’s culture post-Columbia disaster, joins Rosie to unpack the power of radical self-acceptance, psychological safety, and breaking free from head trash. ❤️🩹 Listen in as they geek out on how our faulty programming holds us back, why vulnerability is a leadership superpower, and how to silence that inner critic (without losing your edge). This convo is filled with golden nuggets you’ll want to write down, rewind, and share.🎧 Additional Resources: Connect with L...2025-02-2747 min
Built On PurposeThe Psychology of Leadership & Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura GallaherEpisode Summary:
In this episode of Built on Purpose, Max Hansen sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore the psychology of leadership, self-acceptance, and organizational culture. Dr. Gallaher shares insights from her early career at NASA, where she was hired to help transform the agency’s culture after the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy. Together, they discuss the importance of psychological safety, self-awareness, and accountability in leadership, and how leaders can foster environments that drive both high performance and employee well-being.
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Introduction to Dr. Laura Gallaher
Founder and CEO of Gallaher Edge (est. 2013)
PhD in Or...2025-02-181h 00
Mindset Mastery Moments with Dr. Alisa WhyteRadical Self-Acceptance & Leadership Transformation with Dr. Laura GallaherWhat if the key to success wasn’t just self-improvement, but radical self-acceptance?In this episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and expert in leadership transformation. With a career that includes transforming NASA’s culture after the Columbia disaster, leading Disney’s performance management evolution, and inspiring change at Yahoo, Dr. Laura knows what it takes to create thriving workplaces from the inside out.Together, they dive into the 2025-02-031h 16
Wired to BuildReaching our Resolutions with Dr. Laura GallaherIn this episode of Wired to Build, host Nick and Christy continue their insightful conversation with Dr. Laura Gallaher of Gallaher Edge. Together, they dive into the psychology of change and how leaders and organizations can better navigate transitions by fostering self-awareness, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
Key topics include:
Why self-acceptance is the foundation for effective change.
The importance of psychological safety in building high-performing teams.
How organizations can balance individual and collective interests during change initiatives.
Practical strategies for leaders to support their teams through periods of uncertainty.
Dr. Gallaher shares practical tools and p...2025-01-3043 min
The Kind LeaderYour Team's Hidden Voices: Lessons from NASA's Communication Transformation with guest Dr. Laura GallaherIn this conversation, Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist and transformational leader, discusses the importance of radical self-acceptance in leadership. She emphasizes that true kindness in leadership comes from a place of self-love and emotional awareness. Dr. Gallaher shares her experiences working with organizations like NASA and Disney, highlighting the role of psychological safety and the need for leaders to embrace their emotions to foster a supportive work environment. The discussion also touches on the fear of judgment that can prevent individuals from speaking up and the necessity of creating a culture where all voices are heard. In this...2025-01-2936 min
No Woman Left BehindRadical Self-Acceptance: Dr. Laura Gallaher On Why It’s The Missing Link To Your SuccessRadical self-acceptance is the key to unlocking a more fulfilling life and embracing your authentic self. Join Rosie Zilinskas as she sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher. Dr. Laura explains radical self-acceptance, why it's crucial for personal growth, and how to cultivate it in your own life. They explore the surprising link between self-acceptance and self-improvement, the role of self-compassion, and how to overcome self-judgment. Dr. Laura also shares practical strategies for managing stress and embracing your authentic self, flaws, and all. Tune in to discover why radical self-acceptance is the missing link to your success!2025-01-1747 min
Wired to BuildGuest Introduction - Dr. Laura Gallaher (Gallaher Edge)Welcome to Season Two of Wired to Build!
This year, we're changing the format to get you even more incredible content and to give you more time with our guests to gain you more insights.
Our monthly episodes will now release will now have a companion episode that focuses in on our guest and how they became an expert on the topic for our discussion.
Today, we'll be interviewing Dr. Laura Gallaher of
Gallaher Edge. Dr. Laura brings a background and passion for helping high-achievers unlock the power of radical self-acceptance and leverages...2025-01-1636 min
The Leadership CodeWays Leaders Drive Organizational Change: with Dr. Laura GallaherWhat if the secret to transforming organizational performance lies not in complex strategies or endless metrics but in how leaders see themselves? What if the first step to driving change starts with the courage to look inward and embrace a new perspective?
Welcome to The Leadership Code podcast, where we challenge conventional wisdom and explore the strategies that empower leaders to inspire excellence. I’m your host, [Your Name], and today we’re diving into “Ways Leaders Drive Organizational Performance” with an extraordinary guest who knows exactly how to turn insight into impact.
Dr. Laura Gallaher is...2024-12-3140 min
Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional LearningUnlocking Radical Self-Acceptance: A Journey with Dr. Laura GallaherWelcome to today's enlightening episode of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. Join host Andrea Samadhi as she explores the insights of Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist and executive coach. Dr. Gallaher shares her earlier days at NASA, revealing how she tackled the challenges following the Columbia shuttle disaster to reshape organizational culture and highlight the importance of psychological safety.
Through an engaging conversation, Dr. Gallaher discusses her personal journey towards radical self-acceptance and how it transforms career and personal relationships. Learn how leaders can foster vulnerability and courage to build more productive, aligned...2024-11-2957 min
High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset647: How to Practice Radical Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher, Organizational Psychologist and Professional SpeakerDr. Laura Gallaher is a professional speaker and organizational psychologist who inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationship with themselves and accomplish more than ever. She combines insights on radical self-acceptance with humor to create a unique connection with her audience. Despite being a national best-selling author, Dr. Laura stands out from the typical "academic" personality of her PhD peers. Her notable achievements include being hired by NASA to reshape organizational culture after the Columbia accident, leading significant changes in performance management at Disney, and inspiring Yahoo’s global teams to pursue transformation from within. In...2024-10-3150 min
Leadership Purpose with Dr. RobinFinding Radical Self-Acceptance and Purpose in Your Career with Dr Laura Gallaher | Ep 199This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Dr. Laura Gallaher. She says - “Self-acceptance is being okay with who you are right now without having to change a thing. That means you're okay with your flaws and imperfections, and you can honor your talents and strengths. It’s radical because it’s rare—most of us are stuck in self-judgment.” Dr. Laura Gallaher is a professional speaker, organizational psychologist, and national best-selling author. She shares a powerful message of radical self-acceptance, guiding driven individuals to transform their relationships with themselves. Her impactful work has touched...2024-10-3027 min![Unscripted Pivots: Inspiring Stories from WTF [Women That Flourish]](https://img.transistor.fm/Ex2PMWnbjTUeGHd_xK_uPGen6cvzeeylcEcqphxjNj4/rs:fill:3000:3000:1/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxMTE0LzE2ODI2/MDgwNzItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg)
Unscripted Pivots: Inspiring Stories from WTF [Women That Flourish]Radical Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura GallaherIn this transformative episode, Danielle sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, a national bestselling author and expert in organizational psychology, who has led culture shifts at NASA, Disney, and Yahoo. Together, they explore the power of radical self-acceptance and how it holds the key to unlocking greater ease, success, and fulfillment in all areas of life.Dr. Laura shares profound insights on:- The difference between pain and suffering- How radical self-acceptance can propel personal growth- Overcoming self-judgment and embracing self-improvement- The power of awareness, acceptance...2024-10-2349 min
Consulting MattersThe Self-Acceptance Path to Confidence for Consultants & Coaches with Laura Gallaher (Ep103)Learn actionable strategies for boosting your confidence as a consultant and coach with the power of self-acceptance
I’ve been there: Big dreams for consulting and then coaching business thwarted by my fear and self-doubt.
And I also have been in a space where I’ve felt in the flow, completely confident.
What made the difference? That’s what I’m going to share with you in this episode.
I invited organizational psychologist, speaker, and executive coach Dr. Laura Gallaher on the show to chat about the power of self-acceptance and how this...2024-04-1151 min
Sparks by IgniumFrom Columbia to Culture: Lessons in Organizational Change - Phil Rose talks to Dr Laura GallaherIn this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Laura Gallaher about organisational psychology and its role in understanding and predicting behaviour in the workplace. They discuss the challenges of predicting behaviour in complex adaptive systems and the importance of leaders being open to introspection and self-awareness. They also talk about the Columbia shuttle accident and its impact on organisational culture at NASA, and the changes that were made to address these issues and enable the organisation to launch the next shuttle safely.The episode explores the importance of understanding specific behaviours in organisational culture...2024-03-0558 min
She Believed She Could™ PodcastHow To Navigate Imposter Syndrome with Laura GallaherDr. Laura Gallaher has worked in the field of professional and personal development since 2005. Laura is an Organizational Psychologist, Speaker, Facilitator, and Executive Coach. She is the founder and CEO of Gallaher Edge, which she started in 2013 and rebranded in 2018.Her noteworthy career began after the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded upon re-entry in 2003, killing everybody aboard. Following the tragedy, NASA hired Laura and a team of organizational psychologists to change the cultural influences that were deemed to play a role in the accident. She worked for 8 years to positively influence culture, develop leadership capacity, and improve organizational performance...2023-09-1421 min
Sessions with System & Soul#005: Transformational Leadership and Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura GallaherAccording to our past guest, Jeff Henderson, “The best gift you can give the organization you lead is a healthy version of you.” Today on S2, we dive into some practical ways to do this with Dr. Laura Gallaher, PHD. She explains how self-acceptance is the beginning to transformational leadership within your organization. Transformational health has more to do with who you are and less to do with what you do. You will learn key ways to practice self-acceptance and elevate the champion within you. Learn more about Laura at GallaherEdge.com and get on the path to be...2023-03-2138 min
System & Soul#005: Transformational Leadership and Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura GallaherAccording to our past guest, Jeff Henderson, “The best gift you can give the organization you lead is a healthy version of you.” Today on S2, we dive into some practical ways to do this with Dr. Laura Gallaher, PHD. She explains how self-acceptance is the beginning to transformational leadership within your organization. Transformational health has more to do with who you are and less to do with what you do.
You will learn key ways to practice self-acceptance and elevate the champion within you. Learn more about Laura at GallaherEdge.com and get on the path to be...2023-03-2138 min
GenZ-GabGenZ-Gab Ep32: Laura High Comedian talks about donor conception, Grandpa and the industry. On this weeks ep of GenZ-Gab Sara brings in comedian Laura High and they talk about her being donor conceived ( the dangers that come with it and why DNA testing is super important), Her grandfather's life and surviving WW2 camps ( being a part of Polish underground). What books to read for education regarding these topics ( Number of stars, Anne Frank, and Night). Finally, Sara freaks out about the industry as a GenZer and Lauras Millenial perspective. Follow Laura on TikTok/instagram for more details. Gab and Go2022-12-051h 05
CEO School216. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Understanding Your Brain Will Make You a Better LeaderIn today's episode, you'll hear from Dr. Laura Gallaher, founder of Gallaher Edge, where she applies the science of human behavior to organizations so they can get their edge, achieve together, and enjoy the journey. You'll hear how Laura became an organizational psychologist and her work with NASA to transform their culture following the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy. Laura shares why fear is a normal experience, why you need to be conscious of your fears to address them, and the one fear we all have. You'll learn why conflict can be a good thing and the importance of inviting a...2022-11-2853 min
The Evolved LeaderWhy Performance Reviews SuckWhat if you never did another performance review in your life? Would that make you happy? It pleases most people, research has shown that just about everybody hates the performance review process – employees and leaders alike! In this episode I speak with Barbara Stankowski, former President and CEO of AMTIS, Inc, about how she refused to implement a performance review process, yet focused and invested heavily in helping employees improve performance. Listen now to learn not just about her approach, but tangible examples of how she made this work while AMTIS nearly doubled revenue in two years and...2022-01-181h 03
Better Monday podcastEpisode #24 Psychological Safety and Trust at Work with Laura GallaherIn this episode, Milla and her guest, Laura Gallaher, talk about psychological safety and trust at work. Laura is an organizational psychologist with a long history of working with people-focused leaders and large organizations like NASA and Walt Disney Company. During the episode, Milla and Laura uncover themes such as trust-building and team cohesion in the era of hybrid work.
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Explore A Riveting Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Missing Links: Launching A High Performing Company Culture by Laura Gallaher Phd, Phillip Meade PhdPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/565380to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Missing Links: Launching A High Performing Company Culture
Author: Laura Gallaher Phd, Phillip Meade Phd
Narrator: Laura Gallaher Phd, Phillip Meade Phd
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 33 minutes
Release date: December 15, 2021
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
In 2003, the Columbia Space Shuttle exploded on re-entry, resulting in the loss of life for all seven astronauts, and leaving NASA with a huge problem. But this problem wasn't easily identified—the investigation revealed that the organizational culture was as much to blame for the explosion as technical difficulties. Enter Drs. Phillip Meade...2021-12-157h 33Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Management & LeadershipThe Missing Links: Launching A High Performing Company Culture by Laura Gallaher Phd, Phillip Meade PhdPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/565380to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Missing Links: Launching A High Performing Company Culture
Author: Laura Gallaher Phd, Phillip Meade Phd
Narrator: Laura Gallaher Phd, Phillip Meade Phd
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 33 minutes
Release date: December 15, 2021
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
In 2003, the Columbia Space Shuttle exploded on re-entry, resulting in the loss of life for all seven astronauts, and leaving NASA with a huge problem. But this problem wasn't easily identified—the investigation revealed that the organizational culture was as much to blame for the explosion as technical difficulties. Enter Drs. Phillip Meade...2021-12-157h 33
The Leadership Hacker PodcastInside Out Leadership with Dr Laura GallaherDr. Laura Gallaher is a keynote speaker, a leadership coach and Organizational Psychologist. She is also the CEO at GALLAHER EDGE. In this super interesting conversation, you can learn about:
How she leads culture change using a blend of org’ psychology and industrial engineering.
Learn about the “inside out” model and that is all starts with self.
Why changing culture, you can influence positive outcomes and performance.
How to recognise if you have imposter syndrome, how you can go about dealing with that.
Join our Tribe at https://leadership-hacker.com
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Department 12: An I-O Psychology PodcastLaura Gallaher on Changing the Culture at NASAOn February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. The investigation board looking into the matter found fault in NASA's organizational culture, especially how it handled decision-making and risk assessment. That's where today's guest, Dr. Laura Gallaher, enters the story.
Special thanks to Ryan Thibodeau, Kris Duvy, Ryan Isaac, Vivian Woo, Richard Mendelson, Veronika Jakl, and Craig Dawson for their questions.
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