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The Courageous Wholeness PodcastEpisode 7: Sabina Nawaz on Power and PressureMeet Sabina Nawaz, an executive leadership coach, consultant, and speaker, and the author of the recently published book You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (And Other’s Need). She has over 25 years of experience advising C-level executives and high-performing teams at Fortune 500 firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions across more than 30 countries. Prior to working as a coach, she spent 14 years at Microsoft, where she eventually found herself overseeing the organization's leadership development work for 11,000 managers.In this conversation, we talk about the difference between pressure and power...
2025-10-2347 min
Workday Playdate313: Put Down the To-Do List: The Power of Doing Nothing with Sabina NawazIn Episode 313 of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with global leadership coach Sabina Nawaz to unpack an idea that feels counterintuitive in a world obsessed with doing: the power of doing nothing.From radical presence to redefining productivity, this conversation explores how creating “blank space” can unlock creativity, clarity, and calm. Erin and Sabina dig into what it means to show up with every cell in your body, why pressure often corrupts our best intentions, and how stillness can be a bold leadership strategy.If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down or struggled to fin...
2025-10-2241 min
The Future Of Less WorkBecoming The Manager Your People Need You To Be with Sabina NawazWhat if pressure—not power—is what derails managers? And what if the key to great leadership isn’t more tools or authority, but a willingness to change yourself before trying to change others?In this episode of The Future of Less Work, host Nirit Cohen sits down with Sabina Nawaz, global executive coach and author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), to explore the invisible forces that make or break managers.Drawing on over 12,000 pages of 360° feedback from executives at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and more, S...
2025-09-2330 min
The Coaching Edge PodcastIt's Not Power That Corrupts--It's Pressure: Sabina Nawaz on Micro Habits and Blank SpaceIn this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz to explore why leadership fails under strain—and how to fix it. Drawing on 12,000+ pages of verbatim 360° feedback and her new book You’re the Boss (Simon & Schuster, 2025), Sabina argues that pressure—not power—corrupts leaders. She introduces two deceptively simple antidotes: Blank Space (scheduled time to do “nothing” so insight can surface) and micro habits (behaviors so small they’re almost laughable—think one mindful breath a day). The conversation ranges from C-suite structure and pre...
2025-09-1734 min
Alli From Corporate PodcastPressure vs. Power: What Really Breaks Managers with Sabina NawazIn this episode, Alli chats with elite executive coach and author of 'You're the Boss', Sabina Nawaz about turning high-pressure moments into leadership superpowers. We dig into the myths of “good vs. bad” bosses, why pressure (not power) corrupts behavior, how to build your “shut-up muscle,” and practical ways to get real feedback (even if you can’t hire a coach).What you’ll learn:-- Why the “good boss / bad boss” binary is a myth-- The #1 stated weakness of managers and how to fix it-- The two magic wo...
2025-09-1235 min
In Confidence with Lisa Sun: A Gravitas PodcastEpisode 32: The Leadership Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making with Sabina NawazPower and pressure can bring out your best or quietly push you into habits that damage trust, communication, and confidence. In this conversation, Lisa sits down with Sabina Nawaz, best-selling author of You’re the Boss, global executive coach, and former senior leader at Microsoft, who has spent her career helping leaders at the highest levels navigate these forces with clarity and humanity. Sabina shares proven strategies and simple tools anyone can use to lead (and be led) better.
You’ll learn:
Why pressure, not power, corrupts and how to keep it from squeezing out your human...
2025-08-2254 min
ATD Accidental TrainerPower, Pressure, Performance: A Manager's Balancing Act with Sabina NawazSabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, author, and advisor to C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions. She joins the podcast to discuss themes of leadership from her book, You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need). As leaders navigate expanding power, increasing pressure to perform, and the impact of their decisions, Sabina offers tools to help mitigate the tension that builds. Whether you're a first-time manager or a seasoned leader, this episode will help you avoid the common pitfalls that can turn even you...
2025-07-3135 minATD Accidental TrainerPower, Pressure, Performance: A Manager's Balancing Act with Sabina NawazSabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, author, and advisor to C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions. She joins the podcast to discuss themes of leadership from her book, You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need). As leaders navigate expanding power, increasing pressure to perform, and the impact of their decisions, Sabina offers tools to help mitigate the tension that builds. Whether you're a first-time manager or a seasoned leader, this episode will help you avoid the common pitfalls that can turn even you...
2025-07-3135 min
The Future Of Teamwork with Dane GroeneveldHow Good Managers Become Toxic and What to Do About It with Sabina NawazIn this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Sabina Nawaz, CEO Coach & Advisor, keynote speaker, and author of You’re The Boss, to explore how pressure – not power – is what corrupts leadership. Sabina shares her powerful personal story of how she went from a once-compassionate manager at Microsoft to someone she no longer recognized under the crushing weight of work, parenthood, and expectations, and the lessons she learned from it.Sabina introduces practical strategies leaders can use to become more effective, self-aware managers, universal "pressure pitfalls" and "power gaps" leaders fall into, and why le...
2025-07-2947 min
Coaching for Leaders - Talent Management | Leaders742: The Problem Leaders Have With Authenticity, with Sabina NawazSabina Nawaz: You’re the Boss
Sabina Nawaz is an executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions. During her 14-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She’s the author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)*.
Every leader I know intends to be authentic. Unfortunately, we sometimes use authenticity as an excuse not to...
2025-07-2837 min
Coaching for LeadersThe Problem Leaders Have With Authenticity, with Sabina NawazSabina Nawaz: You’re the Boss
Sabina Nawaz is an executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions. During her 14-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She’s the author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)*.
Every leader I know intends to be authentic. Unfortunately, we sometimes use authenticity as an excuse not to...
2025-07-2837 min
Brown AmbitionHow to Be The Kind of Boss Your Team Needs ft. Sabina Nawaz!Hey BA fam! For this Washday Woosah episode, we are welcomed by CEO Coach, keynote speak, and author of “YOU'RE THE BOSS: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)”, Sabina Nawaz! During this episode, Sabina discusses being able to understand the complex connection between power and pressure as a workplace manager, and how to turn the hidden pressures you face, into astounding results created by hardworking and communicating! During this interview, you will Discover the leadership secrets of the world’s most successful managers and an important set of tools for man...
2025-07-2738 min
The Smarter Podcast with Emily AustenSabina NawazToday’s guest is someone I’ve been so excited to speak with: Sabina Nawaz. Sabina is a global CEO coach, TED speaker, and now, the author of the brilliant new book You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need. With decades of experience coaching senior leaders in over 30 countries — from Fortune 50 companies to nonprofits and government agencies — Sabina has seen it all when it comes to what makes great managers thrive... and what quietly undermines them.In this conversation, we talk about:Why being promoted is actually the riskiest moment in your...
2025-07-211h 05
Her Resources PodcastLead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness & Purpose | Sabina Nawaz HR Podcast EP 40Are you becoming the boss you actually want to be — and the one people want to work for? On this episode of Her Resources, hosts Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel sit down with renowned C-Suite coach and author Sabina Nawaz to unpack what really happens under the pressures of leadership.
Sabina shares candid stories — including how she went from being the “best boss ever” to the “boss from hell” — and gives practical tips from her new book You’re the Boss. Discover how to stay aligned with your values, stop micromanaging, and foster a team that trusts and grows with y...
2025-07-1542 min
The Bosshole® ChroniclesSabina Nawaz - Grow Through PressureWhat transforms a caring manager into someone their employees fear? According to executive coach Sabina Nawaz, it's not a personality defect—it's pressure. Drawing from her own jarring experience of returning from maternity leave to find herself snapping at her team, Nawaz reveals the hidden forces that push good people into problematic leadership behaviors. This eye-opening conversation challenges the myth that there are simply "good" and "bad" bosses. Nawaz, who spent 14 years at Microsoft working with leaders like Bill Gates, explains how both types of boss reside within us all. The difference lies in our awareness and the tools we...
2025-07-1531 min
The Workplace Podcast in association with YellowWoodEpisode 117: You're The Boss with Sabina NawazIn this week's episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Sabina Nawaz, elite executive coach and author of "You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need."
Sabina brings incredible credentials - 14 years at Microsoft where she advised Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly, plus extensive work with Fortune 500 companies. Her book has received high praise from Adam Grant, Marshall Goldsmith, and Rita McGrath! 📚
🔥 Key insights from this episode:
The Container vs Content Mindset - Your job as a manager isn't the work itself, it's shaping HOW the wo...
2025-07-1046 min
GeekWireManaging in the Age of AI, with former Microsoft leader, executive coach, and author Sabina NawazThis week on the GeekWire Podcast: Executive coach and former Microsoft leader Sabina Nawaz talks about her book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) — and why she believes pressure, not power, is what truly corrupts leaders. We discuss the thinning layer of middle management, how AI tools are changing the landscape, and why many younger workers no longer aspire to lead. Sabina shares actionable strategies from the book, including Micro Habits, the power of Blank Space, and how managers can stop micromanaging and start serving as the “container, not the cont...
2025-07-0544 min
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management PodcastPPP 467 | This Is What No One Tells You About Becoming a Boss, with author Sabina NawazSummary In this episode, Andy talks with Sabina Nawaz, global CEO coach and former Microsoft executive, about her new book You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need. With authenticity and insight, Sabina shares what no one tells you about stepping into management, from the strange emptiness that can follow a promotion to how pressure can quietly bring out the worst in us. They discuss why even successful leaders can feel like imposters, how power and pressure distort our perceptions, and what it means to be an "innocent saboteur." Sabina also offers...
2025-07-0241 min
PeopleFirst! with Morag BarrettYou’re the Boss: Now What? Power, Pressure, and Leading with Losing Yourself with Sabina NawazThis week, Morag sits down with Sabina Nawaz—executive coach, former Microsoft executive, and author of You Are the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need. Sabina brings a sharp, compassionate lens to the messy reality of leadership—especially how pressure, not power, causes even the best bosses to behave badly.From lessons learned in Microsoft’s high-stakes executive suites to real-world tools for becoming a better boss (without burning out), Sabina shares insight with warmth, clarity, and actionable wisdom.🔑 4 Key Takeaways You Won’t Want to Miss:02:58 — The Generosity Ef...
2025-06-3033 min
Work From The Inside Out277: You're the Boss: Own Your Strengths and Lead with Intention with Sabina NawazIn this episode of Work from the Inside Out, I spoke with Sabina Nawaz, executive coach and author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need. She brings with her decades of wisdom gained from leading executive development at Microsoft and later coaching C-suite leaders around the globe. But it’s not just her impressive credentials that left an impact, it’s her honesty and clarity about what shapes us, both the difficult and the delightful.Sabina took us back to her early days in Calcutta, where adults trusted her with deci...
2025-06-1840 min
LeaderSHOPEp 16: Sabina Nawaz – Why being boss isn’t always easy, but how you can thriveWhether you’re a boss now or hope to be in the future, Sabina Nawaz can help. Executive coach to thousands of business leaders—including Bill Gates and others whose names you would recognize—Sabina answers many of the questions you should be asking:* What are the make-a-difference factors between managers who become superstars and those who crash and burn?* Why does getting promoted present one of the riskiest times in your career?* How can you avoid the burnout trap?* How can creating a “Yes List” help you succeed as a manager?
2025-06-1735 min
Show Notes – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minLeadership – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minEthical Leadership – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minCareer and Job transition – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minHR – Human Resources issues – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minTeam-building – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minBusiness growth – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minReach Your Full Potential – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minBe Your Best Self – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minStick to Your Principles – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minPeople Matter! – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 minThe Mentors Radio Show429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom LoarieIn this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz' heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You'll learn how to identify what’s h...
2025-06-1442 minEngineering – The Mentors Radio429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ heavily-researched book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), goes far beyond the boardroom.
It is a practical guide to navigating pressure, power and personal blind spots—whether you are leading a company, raising a family, managing a team, or simply trying to be your best self. You’ll learn how to identify...
2025-06-1442 min
Love in ActionSabina Nawaz: Becoming the Manager Others NeedEpisode Recap:
In this episode, we dive into Sabina Nawaz's new book You’re the Boss: Becoming the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), which offers fresh insights for managers looking to thrive in today’s high-pressure world. Nawaz, a global C-suite coach, shares her 20+ years of experience coaching top executives at companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and the United Nations. With proven strategies backed by thousands of 360° reviews, Nawaz reveals how pressure and power can derail even the most well-meaning managers. She explores key topics like managing yourself first, overcoming pressure pitfalls, the power...
2025-06-1246 min
The Leadership PodcastTLP464: Become the Boss You Want to Be with Sabina NawazSabina Nawaz is a top-tier executive coach who works closely with C-suite leaders and teams in Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, nonprofits, and universities globally. She's also the author of "You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)." In this episode, Sabina discusses how power can distort perception, making leaders unaware of how they're coming across. She explains that the biggest barrier is often unacknowledged pressure, which leads to reactive behavior like micromanagement or overusing authority. She reveals how pressure can distort perception and lead to behaviors that harm both leaders a...
2025-06-1135 min
Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills47. Leadership Under Pressure with Sabina NawazAuthor Sabina Nawaz joins Melody to explore why pressure, not power, is what truly derails even the most well-intentioned leaders. They unpack simple tools like the Yes List and Multiple Meanings to help you lead with clarity, even when you’re overwhelmed.What You’ll Discover: Sneaky ways pressure warps your thinking, behavior, and relationships at workThe first thing to do when you feel like you’re barely keeping your head above waterHow to build your “pressure capacity” so challenges don’t derail your success About Sabina NawazSabina Nawaz is an el...
2025-06-0436 min
Business Minds Coffee ChatSabina Nawaz | Learning to Grow Through PressureSabina Nawaz, global CEO coach & advisor, TEDx and keynote speaker, and author of You're the Boss, joins me on this episode. Sabina spent 14 years at Microsoft, rising from software developer and managing teams to leading executive development and succession planning for the company, where she advised both Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. For over 20 years, Sabina has led her own global consulting firm, coaching top leaders across industries, nonprofits, government agencies, and academia. Her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, and more.
2025-05-2952 min
Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 475: Navigating the Powers of Leadership with Author of "You're the Boss" Sabina NawazPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this captivating episode, host Tammy Williams engages in an insightful conversation with Sabina Nawaz as she shares her remarkable journey from a successful corporate career at Microsoft to becoming a renowned coach and author. They explore the importance of leadership and delve into the experiences that shaped Sabina's approach, particularly the process of writing her acclaimed book, 'You're the Boss.'Throughout the episode, Sabina provides valuable insights on how managers can empower their teams and create a...
2025-05-2833 min
Switch, Pivot or QuitWhy Your Next Career Breakthrough Requires Blank Space with Sabina NawazIn this transformative final episode of the season, global CEO coach and author Sabina Nawaz shares her journey from Microsoft software engineer to executive leadership expert, offering practical strategies for career transitions and authentic leadership.Discover the power of "blank space" - intentional quiet time that can unlock career clarity and creative solutions. Sabina reveals how pressure can either corrupt your leadership or fuel innovation, and why many successful women fall into the "sole provider trap" that leads to burnout.Learn actionable techniques for managing workplace pressure, getting honest feedback as a leader, and staying authentic while...
2025-05-2645 min
HR MixtapeThe Sole Trap: How Successful Managers Sabotage Their Teams with Sabina Nawaz
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson welcomes Sabina Nawaz, an elite executive coach at Nawaz Consulting, LLC. They delve into the critical topic of effective management, particularly for high-performing leaders who often overlook the importance of feedback and psychological safety within their teams. This conversation is timely as organizations increasingly prioritize employee experience and inclusive leadership in today's dynamic work environment.
Listener Takeaways:
Learn how to cultivate a culture of feedback that empowers team members to share their insights openly.
Discover why speaking less can enhance your leadership...
2025-05-2020 minHR MixtapeThe Sole Trap: How Successful Managers Sabotage Their Teams with Sabina Nawaz
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson welcomes Sabina Nawaz, an elite executive coach at Nawaz Consulting, LLC. They delve into the critical topic of effective management, particularly for high-performing leaders who often overlook the importance of feedback and psychological safety within their teams. This conversation is timely as organizations increasingly prioritize employee experience and inclusive leadership in today's dynamic work environment.
Listener Takeaways:
Learn how to cultivate a culture of feedback that empowers team members to share their insights openly.
Discover why speaking less can enhance your leadership...
2025-05-2020 min
Business Transformation Pitch with The CX GoalkeeperYOU ARE THE BOSS: BECOME THE MANAGER YOU WANT TO BEAre you truly the leader you want to be—or just reacting under pressure? In this powerful episode, Sabina Nawaz shares hard-earned insights from decades of coaching CEOs and writing her new book, You Are the Boss. Discover how to navigate leadership challenges and lead with intention, clarity, and care. About the Guest Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions worldwide. Sabina gives dozens of keynotes, seminars, and conferences each year and teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel Universities. Du...
2025-05-1921 min
What’s Possible w. Ilene SchafferYou Are the Boss: How to Lead with Joy, Self-Awareness, and Authenticity featuring Sabina NawazWhat if the secret to becoming an impactful leader wasn’t about chasing power—but about managing pressure and creating space for authentic self-awareness?Ilene Schaffer is joined by Sabina Nawaz, elite executive coach and author of the book, You Are the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need). Together, they explore practical tools leaders can use to understand and manage the pressures of leadership, from building their “shut-up muscle” to enhance listening, to using mapping exercises to strengthen team communication and clarity.Sabina emphasizes how leaders can reduce the gap between...
2025-05-1539 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastBecome the Manager You Want to Be with Sabina Nawaz What if your well-intentioned leadership style is holding your team back? Kevin sits down with Sabina Nawaz to discuss the illusion of "bad bosses," the myth of singular authenticity, and the impact of pressure on leadership behaviors. Sabina introduces the idea that it’s pressure, not power, that corrupts and outlines the three primary pressure pitfalls leaders fall into: controlling, abdicating, and automating. They talk about why delegation often fails and how unexamined internal “hungers” sabotage our best efforts and intentions, as ell as how leaders can learn to shift their identity to better serve their teams. Listen For...
2025-05-1434 min
Mick UnpluggedSabina Nawaz: Why Pressure, Not Power, Shapes Effective LeadershipSabina Nawaz is a powerhouse executive coach and leadership strategist who has helped leaders from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups transform their mindsets and unlock their leadership potential. With over 25 years of experience—including a pivotal management role at Microsoft—Sabina blends emotional intelligence with practical tools to help leaders manage pressure, communicate authentically, and embrace continuous growth. As an author and sought-after speaker, her candid insights encourage leaders to move beyond comfort zones, embrace vulnerability, and create a positive, lasting impact on their teams and organizations. Takeaways: Authenticity is Multifaceted: Sabina emphasizes that authenticity isn’t...
2025-05-0835 min
Curious Minds at WorkCM 290: Sabina Nawaz On Becoming The Manager You Want To BeAs you move up in leadership roles, you gain more power. Initially, you may take it in stride, thinking it’s something you earned and something you’d never let get in the way of being the manager you want to be.
But as the pressure to perform grows, the gap in power between you and your team creates blind spots that can erode these relationships.
Former Microsoft executive and Fortune 500 coach, Sabina Nawaz, experienced these challenges in her own career and, today, she coaches executives working through them. It’s why she wrote the book, You’re the Boss: Become t...
2025-04-2046 min
The Bold LoungeSabina Nawaz: The Bold Truth About Being a BossSend us a textContent Warning: Description of suicide attemptAbout This EpisodeIn this episode, executive coach and author of You’re the Boss, Sabina Nawaz systematically dismantles leadership myths that harm both leaders and those they lead. Particularly insightful is Sabina's discussion of the "superhero syndrome" and how promotion can actually be the most dangerous time in your career. She offers practical strategies like micro-habits and the "time portfolio" approach to help leaders make sustainable changes without attempting unrealistic overnight transformations. Sabina’s advice on turning strengths into balanced lead...
2025-04-0443 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerDr. John Hillen, Jim McDermott, Sabina Nawaz | Office Hours #713Dr. John HillenDr. John Hillen is a distinguished CEO, Board Chairman, and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, with a wealth of experience spanning business, government, military, and academia. As an award-winning professor, he teaches strategy and leadership at top institutions including Duke University, George Mason University, and Hampden-Sydney College. Dr. Hillen has authored several influential books, such as What Happens Now? Reinvent Yourself as a Leader Before Your Business Outruns You, and is a frequent contributor to major publications like Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.
2025-04-0444 min
Show Your Value with Lee BensonThis Is the Leadership Skill No One Taught You with Sabina NawazMost leaders think they’re effective. Few actually are.In this episode of Show Your Value, I'm joined by executive coach and former Microsoft leader Sabina Nawaz to unpack the real skill that separates average managers from transformative leaders.We'll explore:- Why talking less might be the smartest thing you ever do as a leader- The leadership blind spot no one tells you about- How one company found $500 million in hidden value- What most leadership development programs get completely wrong- Wh...
2025-04-0256 min
More Money PodcastThe Art of Being a Good Boss - Author of You're the Boss and CEO Coach, Sabina NawazI'm sure I'm not the only one who has had one or two terrible bosses during their career. And I remember thinking "If I had the chance, I would do everything differently." But how do you become a good boss when you finally get the opportunity and avoid repeating their mistakes? That's what I discuss in this episode with CEO coach and author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) Sabina Nawaz who has decades of experience working with C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 companies and mega-institutions around the world. Starting h...
2025-04-0251 min
Business Creators Radio Show with Adam HommeyHow to Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), With Sabina NawazMillions of managers shape the success or failure of businesses worldwide—yet many are thrown into leadership without a roadmap. The skills that got them promoted often become roadblocks.
So, how do you evolve into the kind of manager who gets results and earns trust?
Global C-suite coach Sabina Nawaz shares insights from her new book, YOU’RE THE BOSS: Becoming the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) (Simon & Schuster, March 4, 2025).
She reveals how pressure—not power—corrupts leadership and why many managers unknowingly alienate their teams.
Discover surprising strategi...
2025-03-2754 minBusiness Creators Radio Show With Adam HommeyHow to Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), With Sabina NawazMillions of managers shape the success or failure of businesses worldwide—yet many are thrown into leadership without a roadmap. The skills that got them promoted often become roadblocks.
So, how do you evolve into the kind of manager who gets results and earns trust?
Global C-suite coach Sabina Nawaz shares insights from her new book, YOU’RE THE BOSS: Becoming the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) (Simon & Schuster, March 4, 2025).
She reveals how pressure—not power—corrupts leadership and why many managers unknowingly alienate their teams.
Discover surprising strategi...
2025-03-2754 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job1044: Becoming the Boss that Everyone Wants to Work For with Sabina NawazSabina Nawaz shows you how to cope with the pressures that come with leadership. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The perils of getting promoted 2) Why asking for feedback isn’t enough 3) The power of shutting up Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1044 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SABINA — Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. During her fourteen-year tenur...
2025-03-2733 min
A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnHow To Handle Your Boss with Sabina NawazExecutive coach Sabina Nawaz talks about working with managers and bosses on how to be the best for their teams and employees, if being a manager is even something everyone wants to do, the allure of power and salary, and what actually motivates you.PS: My audio sounds off in this episode because of a problem with my recorder. It should be fixed now. Thanks for your patience.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/s...
2025-03-2541 min
The Leadership Project Podcast251. Mastering the Art of Delegation with Sabina NawazEver caught yourself micromanaging when deadlines loom, despite your best intentions? You're not alone. In this revealing conversation, former Microsoft executive Sabina Nawaz shares her personal wake-up call – discovering an employee crying after one of her meetings – that transformed her approach to leadership under pressure.Sabina introduces game-changing concepts like the "delegation dial" that replaces the problematic on/off switch approach to empowerment. Rather than flipping between complete control and total hands-off leadership, she offers a nuanced framework that adapts to both the situation and the individual's capability. This approach transforms how we develop talent whil...
2025-03-2439 min
Greatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 144) | Sabina Nawaz Discusses Her Book You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to BeWhat I love about former Microsoft executive and management and leadership expert Sabina Nawaz is that she is so forthright with her own challenges as an inspiration for her coaching and books. Sabina joined the Greatness Podcast to share her top tips from her new book, You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (And Others Need), taken from 12,000 pages of data from interviews of leader's teams. Practical tools and tactics to offset what she calls the "dual cocktail of power and pressure" abound. "The role of self care is job number one."
2025-03-2026 min
DisrupTVHow to be an effective leader | Lev Gonick, Ellen McCarthy, David Bray, Sabina NawazThis week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Lev Gonick CIO of Arizona State University, Ellen McCarthy, CEO and Founder of Trust in Media Cooperative (TIM), Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow - Stimson Center and Business Executives for National Security and Sabina Nawaz, author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need).
Lev discussed ASU's innovative educational strategies, including its top rankings in innovation, sustainability, and AI initiatives. Ellen emphasized the importance of critical thinking, data blending, and diversity in leadership. David highlighted the simultaneous revolutions in AI, quantum, and commercial space, stressing the need for...
2025-03-1459 min
Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series299. Sabina Nawaz with Frank X. Shaw: Are You a Good Boss? Navigating Leadership, Power, and PerformanceHow do you know if you are a good boss? Whether you're in the C-Suite or middle management, you're probably not reaching your full potential, according to Sabina Nawaz, Fortune 500 coach and author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need). Unfortunately, it's often hard to recognize pitfalls as a boss or know how to address them. Luckily, Nawaz has some ideas. Pulling from over one thousand interviews at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Motorola, Nordstrom, and the United Nations, Nawaz offers managers advice on how to succeed. Her proprietary data includes over t...
2025-03-1450 min
The WealthAbility Show with Tom Wheelwright, CPATips for Handling Success Under Pressure👉 https://bit.ly/41d3Kmy 👈 CLICK HERE Ready to change your financial future? Join Tom Wheelwright, Robert Kiyosaki's CPA, and apply to the WealthAbility Accelerator today! Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how we can better manage the stress, risk, and pressures that come from success with global CEO coach and advisor, author, and keynote speaker, Sabina Nawaz. Sabina has worked with best-in-class organizations and C-suite executives and written for leading publications worldwide for over 25 years. She has helped CEOs worldwide harness pressure to deliver extraordinary results for themselves, their employees, their bottom line, and organization.
2025-03-1335 min
Transform Your WorkplaceHow Pressure Corrupts Well-Meaning Leaders with Sabina NawazIn this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with global executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz to discuss the unseen pressures of leadership and how they can unknowingly change the way we lead. Drawing from her own experience as a former Microsoft executive, Nawaz shares how relentless pressure—not power—can corrupt even the most well-intentioned leaders. Through practical strategies, she offers a path forward for leaders to stay connected, self-aware, and intentional in their management approach. Don’t let pressure derail your leadership—tune in now to learn how to lead with clarity, connection, and conf...
2025-03-1133 min
Meikles & Dimes188: Sabina Nawaz, former Microsoft Executive | How Pressure, Not Power, CorruptsSabina Nawaz is a former executive at Microsoft and a coach for C-level executives at Fortune 500 corporations. During her fourteen-years at Microsoft, she led the company’s executive development efforts for over 11,000 managers, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She has written for, and been featured in, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, NBC, and Nasdaq. She is also the author of the book, You're the Boss.
In this episode we discuss the following:
As a leader, it’s important to use your “shut up” muscle. Don’t over participate, don’t over...
2025-03-1017 min
The Daily Helping404. "Stop Believing Your Own Lies" | Leadership, Communication, and Growth with Sabina NawazIn this episode of The Daily Helping, we welcome back elite executive coach Sabina Nawaz, nearly five years to the day since her last appearance. Sabina is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions worldwide. A former Microsoft leader who managed executive development for over 11,000 managers—including Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—Sabina has since dedicated her career to helping leaders navigate high-pressure environments while fostering growth and resilience. She’s been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and many more. Today, she joins us to discuss her new bo...
2025-03-1029 minThe Daily Helping404. "Stop Believing Your Own Lies" | Leadership, Communication, and Growth with Sabina NawazIn this episode of The Daily Helping, we welcome back elite executive coach Sabina Nawaz, nearly five years to the day since her last appearance. Sabina is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions worldwide. A former Microsoft leader who managed executive development for over 11,000 managers—including Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—Sabina has since dedicated her career to helping leaders navigate high-pressure environments while fostering growth and resilience. She’s been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and many more. Today, she joins us to discuss her new bo...
2025-03-1029 min
The Art of CharmHandle the Pressure and Avoid These 3 Leadership Traps | Sabina NawazIn today’s episode, we explore the essential leadership skills that transform good managers into great ones with Sabina Nawaz. As the CEO of Nawaz Consulting, Sabina has advised Fortune 500 executives, government leaders, and nonprofit organizations on how to navigate the complexities of leadership, influence, and communication. Sabina is also the author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need.IntroductionJoin us for an eye-opening conversation with Sabina Nawaz as she breaks down the biggest leadership challenges that most managers never see coming. Why is getting promoted one of...
2025-03-101h 05
Your Working LifeBecome the Manager You Want to Be with Sabina Nawaz Sabina Nawaz episode: The music used in this episode was Sweeping Broomstick by Jangwa from Free Music Archive (CC BY) YOU'RE THE BOSS: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. Sabina gives dozens of keynotes, seminars, and conferences each year and teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel Universities. During her fourteen-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the co...
2025-03-0723 min
Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 475: Navigating the Powers of Leadership with Author of "You're the Boss" Sabina NawazPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this captivating episode, host Tammy Williams engages in an insightful conversation with Sabina Nawaz as she shares her remarkable journey from a successful corporate career at Microsoft to becoming a renowned coach and author. They explore the importance of leadership and delve into the experiences that shaped Sabina's approach, particularly the process of writing her acclaimed book, 'You're the Boss.'Throughout the episode, Sabina provides valuable insights on how manage...
2025-03-0533 min
Before BreakfastManage your team (and life) better, with Sabina NawazManagement expert and executive coach Sabina Nawaz shares tips for creating a more effective workplaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-0524 min
FUTUREPROOF.Decoding Leadership (ft. author Sabina Nawaz)Send us a textIn this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we sit down with Sabina Nawaz, a renowned leadership coach and author, to delve into the evolving landscape of leadership and management. With over two decades of experience coaching top executives around the globe, Sabina shares her insights on how leaders can thrive amidst the pressures of modern-day management.Here's what you'll learn:The critical distinction between power and pressure and how it affects leadership effectiveness.Practical strategies for new managers to transition smoothly into leadership roles.How to maintain authenticity while exercising...
2025-03-0423 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 88: You're the Boss with Sabina NawazWe’ve always been taught that power corrupts. But lots of people have power and aren’t corrupt. What corrupts is pressure.When you’re given responsibility for managing other people, often there aren’t resources to help you manage yourself. And the pressure that any new or even seasoned manager can feel in their role can be crippling.Sabina Nawaz discovered this firsthand in her executive leadership role at Microsoft. She recounts a harrowing return from maternity leave that left her scrambling to prepare the CEO, and along the way, she found herself becoming a person...
2025-03-0434 min
I Wish They Knew(Ep. 221) Sabina Nawaz: Be a better bossIN EPISODE 221:The best bosses are framers, not fixers - and they make everyone around them better. In Episode 221, Sabina Nawaz returns to the show to discuss ways to become a better boss. We discuss the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication in leadership; how to avoid common communication mistakes; and shifts that managers can make to build capacity in others. ABOUT SABINA NAWAZ:Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. She has written...
2025-03-0413 min
Future of HR“You’re the Boss: Becoming the Manager You Want to Be” Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and author, “You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)”How does the combination of pressure and power impact a leader’s behavior?What can HR leaders do to help their managers to be better bosses?My guest on this episode is Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and author, “You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)”During our conversation Sabina and I discuss: Why pressure, not power alone, makes leaders behave poorly and what leaders can do about itSimple ways to set healthy work limits even when bosses expect too mu...
2025-03-0442 min
Energy Sector Heroes ~ Careers in Oil & Gas, Sustainability & Renewable EnergyPressure-Proof Leadership: Insights from Sabina Nawaz's New Book | Energy Sector HeroesIn this episode of Energy Sector Heroes, I welcome back Sabina Nawaz, CEO, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and now author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need. Whether you're managing a small team, leading at the executive level, or aspiring to a leadership role, this conversation is packed with practical strategies to help you navigate the challenges of leadership under pressure.Sabina shares insights from her upcoming book, discussing how pressure and power influence leadership and how to bridge the gap between managers and their teams. We also talk about...
2025-03-0437 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 11: How to step up and be the best boss, with Sabina NawazIn this episode of The Leadership Dance, Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and Author, and former advisor to Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer at Microsoft, shares her journey from growing up in Calcutta to achieving success in the United States in the tech and business worlds. She discusses the complexities of career transitions, the challenges of leadership, and how pressure and power can derail even well-meaning managers. In introducing her new book, "You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)," Sabina reveals the leadership secrets and strategies of highly successful managers that anyone at any...
2025-03-0336 min
The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving530: Bill Gates & Steve Ballmer's Direct Advisor: Leadership, Self-Management, and Life LessonsWelcome to Strategy Skills episode 530, an interview with a seasoned executive coach and the author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), Sabina Nawaz. In this episode, Sabina shares her journey from software development at Microsoft to advising C-level executives. She explains the dangers of pressure overpowering leaders and advocates for self-care and emotional intelligence. Throughout her journey as a leader, she realized the need for effective communication, urging leaders to seek feedback and practice active listening. Sabina introduces tools like the "joyline" to identify what brings joy a...
2025-03-0345 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthGot Stress? Here’s How You Manage ItUnder pressure, even the most well-intentioned manager can become the boss nobody wants to work for. 📣 Love this episode?✅ Share it with your network & leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🔑 Top 3 Takeaways:Pressure Corrupts, Not Power ⚡The Importance of Self-Management 🛠️The Power of 'Blank Space' 🕰️In this episode, Chester and Adrian explore the challenges of managing pressure with grace and intelligence 💡. Joined by executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz, they reveal how pressure—not power—is the real culprit when it comes to toxic management. Sabina s...
2025-02-2626 min
Get Down To Business with Scott "Shalom" KleinPodcast of “Get Down To Business” – 2/23/2025 - Mitch Francis, Sabina Nawaz, Lida Citroën and Irene YamJoin Scott "Shalom" Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests:Mitch FrancisSabina NawazLida CitroënIrene Yam
2025-02-2240 min
Rooted & UnwaveringS01 - E53 - Rooted & Unwavering - Feb 7 - Hylke Faber & Sabina NawazWhether you’re a newly promoted manager or someone managingfor decades, Sabina Nawaz, a global CEO Coach and author of the newbook,You’re the Boss, Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)shares a fresh and provocative perspective on what it means to be a boss.Sabina says, “My intention in writing this book is to help bosses seethemselves more clearly and understand the impact they have on others.” Check out this podcast to learn more about:· Why being promoted is the riskiest time in yourcareer because you haven’t changed but your...
2025-02-101h 00
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) by Sabina Nawaz
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Turn the hidden pressures of management into astonishing results and become the boss everyone wants to work for. This must-read guide from elite executive coach Sabina Nawaz reveals the leadership secrets of highly successful managers.
Whether you’re in the C-Suite or newly promoted, you’re most likely succeeding at your job. But are you reaching your full potential as a manager? Most top performers suspect they a...
2025-02-0423 min
Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere!®Episode #136 – Getting Curious : Sabina Nawaz
Today’s guest is Sabina Nawaz, a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, and writer working in over 26 countries. She’s the author of the upcoming book, You’re the Boss, Everything You Need to know (and Thought You Did) by Simon & Schuster. She advises C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions. Sabina also teaches faculty at Northeastern University and facilitates a faculty fellowship development program at Drexel University. Teresa and Sabina talk about “Getting Curious.”
Teresa and Sabina talk about how to bring curiosity into the workplace, and how it can make a better w...
2024-04-0921 minEnergy Sector Heroes ~ Careers in Oil & Gas, Sustainability & Renewable EnergySabina Nawaz from Software Developer to CEO, Coach & Author | Energy Sector HeroesIn this episode, join host Michelle Fraser as she engages in a captivating discussion with Sabina Nawaz, a former Senior Director of Human Resources at Microsoft. Sabina, a renowned expert in leadership development, executive coaching, and public speaking, shares valuable insights on strategies for securing promotions and excelling in new roles. Explore the importance of identifying personal strengths, enhancing communication abilities, and fostering collaboration skills as essential elements for a successful career. Tune in to gain practical advice from Sabina on navigating professional growth and achieving excellence.
2023-06-2742 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 99) | Sabina Nawaz Shares Insights On Leadership"Life is messy"! Brilliant author and CEO coach Sabina Nawaz joined the Greatness podcast to share her insights on leadership after my LinkedIn post mentioning her HBR article on failure months ago received a record response. "If you're not failing enough, you're not experimenting enough, you're too much in your comfort zone". As leaders, our failures help others have the courage to take risks and fail small instead of failing big. Sabina offers up concrete suggestions on how to create a learning organization, how to lead without having all the answers but instead asking the great questions. Blocking "white s...
2023-05-1931 min
The Happy at Work PodcastBe A Woman at Work: Sabina Nawaz, Executive CoachIn this episode, Laura and Tessa spoke with Sabina Nawaz about how leaders can thrive in their roles, being a woman in the workplace, and believing your worth.
Sabina Nawaz immigrated to the US from India, and began her career at Microsoft following undergraduate studies at Smith College. She spent 15 years at the company across functional areas, including software development and human resources. Sabina eventually became the Senior Director of Leadership, Management, Employee Development and launched several worldwide programs to help identify and cultivate Microsoft’s current and future leaders.
Today, she is a 1:1 executive lea...
2023-04-1228 min
Lead at the Top of Your GameUsing Leadership Intelligence to Survive Unchartered Territory Within the Workplace with Sabina NawazWhat does it take to be a successful leader in today's fast-paced and ever-changing world? Are you a leader struggling to navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving business landscape? Do you feel uncertain about how to guide your team through challenging times?They are the questions that have been asked time and time again, and the answers are not always clear. But if anyone knows the answer, it's Sabina Nawaz.With over 14 years of experience at one of the world's most successful companies, Sabina has cultivated the talent of 11,000 managers and 720 top-tier executives. As one...
2023-04-1038 min
The Jason Wright ShowSabina Nawaz-Executive Coach to World Leaders, The Power of Self Talk and Being Authentically You
Sabina Nawaz is a leader. So much so that Sabina Nawaz coaches leaders. There are so many times I pinch myself for the amazing guests I get to visit with on the Jason Wright Show. This was one of those times. Enjoy this conversation with a remarkable human being.
Coaching is not just about the skill and experience of a coach but the chemistry between the coach and the client. Here’s some information about me that might help you better understand my approach and whether you would enjoy and benefit from working together.
Who I...
2022-11-221h 08
Work and the FutureEpisode 40: How Can You Get Control of Your Time?Whatever else is going on in the economy or the world, one thing that never seems to change is our battle to have enough time to do everything we feel we need to get done in our work (and in our personal) life. We all have these lofty goals of what we are going to accomplish, but at the end of the day we often find that we are disappointed in what we had intended to do? So how do you get control of your time and how do we set realistic goals as to what we are going to...
2021-04-2825 min
SaidwellIssue #13 - The Problem with Saying “Don’t Bring Me Problems, Bring Me Solutions” by Sabina NawazWelcome to Saidwell. We give voice to well-written words, curating the best content from high-quality bloggers and journalists. We hope you enjoy today's issue.
The Problem with Saying “Don’t Bring Me Problems, Bring Me Solutions”
Written by Sabina Nawaz
Published on Harvard Business Review
1st September 2017
Read by Dale Potterton for Saidwell
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2020-12-2206 min