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Leadership Human-StyleThe Human Side of Sales Leadership with Shar BanerjeeEver wondered what truly makes a great sales leader? Is it strategy, skills, or something deeper?Today’s guest is Shar Banerjee, a leadership and revenue growth expert. In this conversation, we dive into the human side of sales leadership—how trust, curiosity, and continuous learning shape great leaders. Shar shares her journey from scaling high-growth organizations to uncovering the real factors that drive leadership success.With 20+ years of consistent revenue success leading individuals and transforming teams to exceed expectations and results, Shar now partners with revenue leaders who are as obsessed with creating workspaces that...2025-05-0734 minLeadership Human-StyleOptimizing L&D through AI Analytics with Kayvon TouranHow effectively are you using AI and analytics when it comes to your Learning and Development priorities? In today’s episode, my guest and I discuss the transformative potential of AI in assessing competencies and skills through advanced performance measurement methods, including AI-facilitated self-assessments and 360 interviews. My guest is Kayvon Touran. Kayvon is the CEO of Zal.ai, a startup he co-founded with Joseph Rousseau, and world-renowned learning scientist Dr. Stephen Kosslyn. Previously, he spent six years at Noodle, where he co-created a platform for universities to manage their lifelong learning courses. During this tenure the t...2025-04-0232 min
Leadership Human-StyleHow to Help People Give You the Info You NeedEver felt stuck in the communication void? Waiting or hoping for information from someone, feeling unclear and frustrated? This episode is for you.___________________In this episode of Leadership Human-Style, discover:The importance of proactive communicationWhy ignoring your frustration isn’t helpfulKey tips to help people give you the info you really need ResourcesLooking for the Conversations That Matter Planner I mention on the show? Send me an email request and I’ll get it to you: Lisa@greenappleconsulting.ca Work with me!Interested in team coaching, l...2025-03-2613 min
Leadership Human-StyleBack from Hiatus - Why the New Name?After almost 6 months, I’m baaaccccckkk! Putting the show on hiatus gave me new clarity…and a new show name! ___________________In this episode of Leadership Human-Style, discover:Why I changed the name of the show after 149 episodesWhat you can expect going forward An invitation to learn with me!_______________Work with me!Interested in team coaching, leadership coaching, keynote speaking, workshop design and facilitation, or strategy consulting? Book a free call with me to explore how we might partner: https://calendly.com/lisa-mitchell-greenapple/clarity-call _______________Let’s Co...2025-03-1905 min
Divorce CuriousFrom There to Here: Why I Created Divorce-CuriousIn this episode of the Divorce Curious Show, host Lisa Mitchell discusses her journey from being a body language and communication expert to creating Divorce Curious, a community and podcast aimed at supporting women navigating the complexities of divorce. She highlights the prevalence of divorce, particularly among women, and emphasizes the need for a supportive community where individuals can share their experiences and gain clarity. Lisa shares her personal experiences and the importance of taking active control of one's life and decisions during challenging times. The conversation serves as a call to action for those feeling lost in their...2024-10-3023 min
Leadership Human-StyleA New Chapter for Talent Management Truths with Lisa Mitchell" What I've learned three years later is that having a clear purpose about why you're doing something helps drive consistency.”Lisa MitchellEver stuck with something difficult and yet oh so rewarding? Me too! This show. For Three. Whole. Years! And the time has come to open a new chapter.In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:What I’ve learned from doing the show for 3 yearsWhether or not it was worth itWhat wants to change nowLinksBook a call with me to explore...2024-10-0909 min
Leadership Human-StyleChanges in Leadership Development Over the Last Decade with Larry Baider“Leaders need to realize today that you can't possibly know it all. You also can't execute alone.”-Larry BaiderHow has your organization adapted to the evolving landscape of leadership development? What we know about effective learning for leaders has evolved over the last decade, and even since before the pandemic. In today’s episode, my guest and I explore what has changed. My guest is Larry Baider. Larry has served in several executive HR leadership positions in large organizations and is currently the Vice President of Talent Management, Leadership & Learning at AmeriHealth Caritas. He i...2024-09-1842 min
Leadership Human-StyleSeasons of Work with Lisa Mitchell"When we rail against the discomfort of being unclear or unhappy, we risk staying in that state longer.”-Lisa MitchellFeeling stuck or blah lately? Or just not quite “ON”? This quick solo episode is for you.In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:An example of how seasonality shows up in our lives and our thinking about workLinksBook a call with me to explore how I can support you as your Talent Management Thought Partner or Leadership Coach https://www.greenap...2024-09-0406 min
Leadership Human-StyleSuch a Waste! with Lisa Mitchell"It’s all useful. It’s all a gift. Beautiful.”-Lisa MitchellEver believe the story you tell yourself that some experience you’ve had that didn’t ultimately work out or last was such a waste? Me too. And boy, is that story faulty.In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:A timeline of signs that my story about waste was faultyLinksBook a call with me to explore how I can support you as your Talent Management Thou...2024-08-1404 min
Leadership Human-StyleBreaking Through Limiting Beliefs with Lisa Mitchell"It’s easy to get wrapped up in our own heads..”- Lisa MitchellDo you sometimes battle with limiting beliefs affecting your personal and professional life? In today's episode, I share personal insights on breaking through the barriers of limiting beliefs and the relief that can bring.In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:A recent, rather sweaty, epiphany that I experiencedHow a client had a breakthrough related to limiting stories in her own headThe relief that comes from choosing to see more choices2024-07-3107 min
Leadership Human-StyleFinding Energy Again with Lisa Mitchell"It’s easy to get wrapped up in our own heads..”- Lisa MitchellFeeling low energy lately? Or in the recent past? Then tune into this episode. It’s is a short and sweet solo with yours truly. I’m sharing a bit about a recent personal struggle and what has turned out to be the antidote.In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:The antidote for feeling alone and wrapped up in your own headSome sparks of motivation to look for - and find! - new energy2024-07-0304 min
Leadership Human-StyleCultivating Coach-LIke Leaders with Lisa Mitchell" ‘Cultivate’ and ‘culture’ come from the same root. So, cultivating coach-like leaders is about nurturing a culture that values coaching.” - Lisa MitchellFor today’s episode, I’m flying solo! Sharing with you what I know to be true when it comes to cultivating coach-like leaders.So many organizations are trying to help their leadership teams become more coach-like in their approach. Some are succeeding, some are failing. I chose this topic because I frequently hear Talent leaders saying this is what they want, and yet there is often frustration over how to really make coa...2024-05-0109 min
Leadership Human-StyleAre You An Order-Taker? with Lisa Mitchell“We tell ourselves the story that strategy is Big! Complex! Hard! Time-consuming!”-Lisa MitchellDo you ever just give in to a client’s demands because you don’t want to be seen as “pushing back?”Today’s episode is a solo one about your STRATEGIC VALUE as a Talent, HR or L&D professional. And it’s about what gets in our way of being strategic.I’d love to hear YOUR challenges with stakeholders who like to prescribe the solutions they want you to implement. And if you’d like some help with your Tale...2024-03-0611 min
Leadership Human-StyleGetting Stakeholder Buy-in with Lisa Mitchell“Given Talent Leaders are stuck in the sticky organizational middle, EVERYONE is a stakeholder.”- Lisa MitchellHow can we make the buy-in part of the process EASIER and more ELEGANT? Today’s episode is a solo one. The need for stakeholder buy-in is constant for all Talent leaders. Yet there are common pitfalls and mistakes made that make some initiatives more difficult or worse, fail. That’s why I decided it was time to talk about the challenges and how to avoid them, and give you some questions you can take away to think about...2024-01-1013 min
Leadership Human-StyleIt Sucks and I'm grateful with Lisa Mitchell“Funny how this life works. Things can suck and be gratitude-inspiring at the same time..”-Lisa MitchellWhat sucks and what is the associated gift you are grateful for? Today’s episode is a solo one with yours truly, Lisa Mitchell. Think of it as a bit of an audio diary entry I thought I’d share with you as food for thought in case you are struggling with something right now - something that seems unfair, inconvenient, painful, or even devastating. Who is this host-person Lisa, anyways? I am the...2023-12-0605 min
Leadership Human-StyleAn Inside View of Leadership Development with Lisa as the Guest“All leaders need to be constantly looking at their own growth.”- Lisa MitchellIn today’s episode, we’re flipping things around! I’m sharing an episode where I was the guest and not the host.In May 2023, I was invited to appear on the Who Are You to Lead Anyway? Podcast hosted by the wonderful Cynthia Jamieson. And what a great experience! Cynthia is a skilled host who asks great questions and listens deeply.Cynthia works with emerging and new leaders and wanted to share with them what happens in organization...2023-10-0453 min
Leadership Human-StyleCreating Space for Strategy with Katrina McFadden“What is going to bring the BIGGEST impact to the organization and how do we do it in the most efficient way possible?”- Katrina McFaddenHow do you build strategy into your work? Does strategy work occur annually? At the end of each week? During quarterly all team meetings? Or is it baked into the day to day? Today’s guest has a helpful philosophy around how to keep strategy top of mind even when it’s early days and much work is still manual.My guest is Katrina McFadden. Katrina is currently Chief People...2023-09-1338 min
Leadership Human-StyleLeadership Development in the Face of Uncertainty with Melissa Law“Uncertainty is life.”-Melissa LawHow many times have your life and career thrown you some curveballs? If you’re like me and today’s guest, it’s a big number! So, how do you LEAD while acknowledging that all of us are experiencing change almost constantly? In this episode, we start to dig into what this looks like from a practical perspective.My guest is Melissa Law. Melissa has 25+ years of progressive leadership experience, spanning five industries. Melissa has had the opportunity to work with several large Canadian organizations including Walmart, Aecon, and Revera. ...2023-07-1942 min
Leadership Human-StyleShifting into Empowered Roles with Lisa Mitchell“The power of understanding the Dreaded Drama Triangle roles is so that you can choose to shift out of them, because when we stay in them, we are unhappy and stuck and not able to live up to our potential. “- Lisa MitchellOver the last quarter, I’ve shared the concept of Karpman’s Dreaded Drama Triangle and Emerald’s T.E.D. The Empowerment Dynamic with several clients, both individuals and large groups. These clients were falling into the drama roles and staying there too long. Knowing this framework provides a powerful and...2023-07-1212 min
Leadership Human-StyleCreating Habits and Follow-through Skills“I adjusted my expectations so that I wasn't crushed if one experiment didn’t pay off.”- Lisa MitchellThis is the second of a 2-part series about CREATING what you want.And how do I know what you want? Because I want it too. And so do my clients - whether we work together 1:1, or in the Talent Trust. Talent leaders all want to create:Results and Momentum (Episode 71)Habits and Follow-through skills (Episode 72)In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:🍏 A very vulnerable, pe...2023-03-2212 min
Leadership Human-StyleCreating Results and Momentum with Lisa Mitchell“Most people are not specific enough and realistic enough about the outcome they are wanting to achieve.” - Lisa MitchellThis is the first of a 2-part series about CREATING what you want.And how do I know what you want? Because I want it too. And so do my clients - whether we work together 1:1, or in the Talent Trust. Talent leaders all want to create:Results and Momentum (Episode 71)Habits and Follow-through skills (Episode 72)In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:🍏 An amazing visu...2023-03-1509 min
Leadership Human-StyleThe Misunderstood Skill of Influencing with Lisa Mitchell“Influence doesn’t just lie in the C-suite.” - Lisa MitchellFor many leaders, becoming more influential sounds scary or impossible. And yet it’s an essential skill for all of us! Listen to this episode to challenge some unconscious beliefs you may be harbouring about influence. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:🍏 Some common myths about influence🍏 The difference between influencing EFFECTIVELY vs exerting influence🍏 How to avoid the land of rework Looking for a Team Coach or dynamic Ke...2023-03-0106 min
Leadership Human-StyleWhat’s Your Not Enough Story with Lisa Mitchell“Do I even WANT that?” - LIsa MitchellDo you ever experience a pang of envy when scrolling through social media? Or perhaps when you’re tired or run down, you’ve noticed you tend to feel a bit “woe is me?” Like you don’t have enough? ARE not enough?Listen to this very quick episode for some helpful reframing.In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:🍏 What rolls through my head when I can’t sleep🍏 An effective technique for moving out of a sense of lack🍏 A...2023-02-0107 min
Leadership Human-StyleInclusion through Flexibility with Clare Kumar“Flexibility is inclusivity.” - Clare KumarIn this time of talent shortages and so-called “quiet quitting,” organizations are working to switch up their approaches to hiring and developing and retaining their people. That’s why being inclusive in the design and offering of programs that support employees is essential. When it comes to how YOU lead and how you design organizational programs, how do you ensure you are addressing the needs of neurodivergent groups and of highly-sensitive people? Perhaps you didn’t realize you could or should be doing so. No worries - you’re in the right place...2023-01-1847 min
Leadership Human-StylePeople Business with Shelagh Cummins“We are all in the people business.” - Shelagh CumminsHave you ever mused about starting your own business? Or perhaps you have, and then returned to the job world. The two worlds are different, yes - and they share many similarities when it comes to what effective team leadership looks like. Today’s guest shares some clear examples of language and approach you can use when setting clear expectations and having uncomfortable conversations. My guest is Shelagh Cummins. Shelagh is the Founder and CEO of The Road to Seven - a coaching, training...2023-01-1136 min
Leadership Human-StyleHow to Be More Productive with Lisa Mitchell“Given the pace and volume of work these days, it’s critical that Talent leaders take the time to identify their most essential productivity-boosting activity.”Lisa MitchellDo you sometimes wonder at the end of the day where all the time went? Do you ever write down a task you’ve already done on your agenda just so you can check it off? Me too. And it bugs me! I enjoy being productive. It’s important to my work that I AM productive. I bet the same can be said for you. So in today’s solo episode, I am...2022-11-3009 min
Leadership Human-StyleFrom Ukraine to Canada: An HR Leader’s Journey with Nadiia Lagutina“I was surprised - it doesn’t matter what experience you have [as a newcomer].”- Nadiia Lagutina Can you imagine packing up your whole life and your child and leaving your home because staying in a basement with bombs raining down outside is simply not an option? Can you imagine not being able to find a comparable position and salary in your new country? For some of you listening, you CAN imagine this. Unfortunately, for so many Ukrainian citizens and other people displaced by war around the world, these experiences are common.My guest...2022-11-2332 min