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The Enlightened ExecutiveWhy Smart Leaders Make Bad Calls—and How to Avoid ThemWhat if your biggest leadership mistakes aren’t due to poor judgment—but hidden assumptions? In this episode of The Enlightened Executive, Susan Drumm speaks with Dr. Alan Barnard, one of the world’s top decision scientists and a leading expert in the Theory of Constraints. Together, they unpack why even high-performing leaders make bad decisions—and how to avoid the most common traps that derail clarity and performance. You’ll discover: The 5 biggest decision-making mistakes (and how to avoid them) How to use emotions as strategic data—not distractions The role of AI and experimentati...2025-07-1433 min
Beyond Curious ™#246: I’m Now An AI Music Artist: Borrow My Creative Process To Upgrade Your Reality Using MusicWhat if shifting your entire reality and perspective of life could be as simple as jamming to one of your favorite songs?After four months of experimenting, I can say this with full conviction:AI music has become one of the most powerful tools I’ve discovered for upgrading my identity and living deeper into my core values.Many approaches to belief and identity change are effective—but they can also feel heavy, complex, or abstract.This episode is different.I’ll take you behind the scenes of how I’m us...2025-07-0140 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveDiscomfort Is the Shortcut to Breakthrough LeadershipDiscomfort Isn’t the Enemy: How to Lead Through Challenge with Sterling Hawkins What if the key to becoming a breakthrough leader isn’t more confidence or clarity—but more discomfort? In this episode of The Enlightened Executive, Susan Drumm talks with Sterling Hawkins—author, keynote speaker, and founder of the “No Matter What” movement—about why the most effective leaders don’t avoid discomfort. They leverage it. Sterling shares his 5-step method for using discomfort to drive growth, from reframing challenges to building real accountability. Learn how to stop resisting discomfort and start using it as a...2025-06-3031 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveUnlock Higher Performance With This Leadership ShiftThe Power of Boundaries: Unlocking Innovation Through Constraints with Rachel Druckenmiller Episode Description: What do photographing polar bears in the Arctic and leading high-performing teams have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of The Enlightened Executive, Susan Drumm sits down with Rachel Druckenmiller—leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Avenue M Group—to explore how boundaries and constraints can fuel creativity, drive innovation, and empower your team. Tune in to learn: Why clear constraints spark smarter problem-solving How to unlock insights from the front lines of your organ...2025-06-1632 min
Sacred Changemakers169. The Leaders Playlist: Redefining Power, Presence, And Impact With Susan DrummThe Leaders Playlist: Redefining Power, Presence, And Impact With Susan DrummWhat if the key to your growth as a leader wasn’t found in another strategy, but in a song?In this soulful and enlightening episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, Jayne is joined by leadership expert, CEO advisor, and bestselling author Susan Drumm for a conversation that will change how you think about leadership, transformation, and the power of presence.Susan has coached billionaire CEOs, political figures, and Fortune 100 executives, yet what sets her apart isn’t just her credentials; it’s her...2025-06-1641 min
The Brand Called YouRedefining Leadership Through Purpose | Susan Drumm, Bestselling Author; Speaker; Leadership Coach; CEO, Meritage Leadership DevelopmentSusan’s life was forever changed at age five after a near-death experience that awakened her mission to lead with purpose. From Harvard Law to the London Academy of Dramatic Arts, to founding Meritage Leadership Development, her journey blends empathy, innovation, and neuroscience to help leaders evolve. She’s not just transforming companies—she’s transforming consciousness.00:50- About Susan DrummSusan Drumm is the founder and CEO of Meritage Leadership Development.She is a CEO Advisor, Speaker, and Leadership Change Agent focused on helping leaders and their teams develop the capacity and mindsets...2025-06-0547 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveHow Personal Growth Drives Team SuccessWhat if the greatest leadership transformation doesn’t start with a new strategy—but with a shift in you? In this episode of The Enlightened Executive, Daniel McCollum joins Susan Drumm to explore how self-awareness, vulnerability, and intentional growth become the foundation for high-performing teams and thriving organizational culture. Together, they unpack why inner development is no longer optional for executives—and how simple, daily practices can help leaders move from reactivity to conscious, values-based influence. Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a company, or driving culture change, this episode will help you: Move beyond...2025-06-0236 min
Changing Higher EdWhen DEI Is Off the Table: How Higher Ed Leaders Can Still Drive Institutional ChangeHigher education’s approach to DEI is under fire—from political pressure, public skepticism, and internal fatigue. But abandoning DEI isn’t the only option. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Columbia Law professor Susan Sturm about how higher ed institutions can continue to drive inclusive institutional change—without relying on traditional DEI frameworks that may no longer be viable. Sturm, author of What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our Institutions, reframes DEI as a long-term, systems-level strategy rooted in leadership, trust, and organizational learning. She introduces the concept o...2025-05-2745 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD📺 Leadership Development with Susan Drumm | Master Your Mindset & Build High-Performance TeamsLeadership development is essential for professionals looking to overcome people problems, scale their organizations, and lead with clarity and confidence. In this inspiring episode, Susan Drumm—CEO of Meritage Leadership—shares powerful insights and practical frameworks that empower leaders to shift mindset, resolve team conflict, and accelerate growth.If you're searching for strategies to overcome stagnation, improve team dynamics, or elevate your own executive potential, Susan’s approach provides actionable solutions. Her unique blend of experience—spanning law, strategy consulting, acting, and coaching—means she meets leaders exactly where they are. She breaks down how to identify leadership...2025-05-2619 minBeyond Curious ™#235: How To Heal Psychological Wounds And Become Your Future Self Using MUSIC… w/ Susan DrummThis episode will forever stand out as a game changer for me personally.I had a major breakthrough in this episode AND I continued to implement after the recording and it’s been INCREDIBLE.So here’s what happened, and why I’m super excited about this episode:I’m CONSTANTLY learning new ways to…Increase my awareness of unconscious thought patterns (both negative and positive)Diminish the power of negative thought patternsAmplify the power of positive thought patternsSo when I found out that Susan Drumm was leveraging MUSIC to do this...2025-04-151h 12
Relationships Are Your Superpower®S2 Ep. 7: Building Better Relationships Through Pattern Recognition with Susan DrummThis episode Susan Drumm explores how recognizing patterns—both your own and others'—can transform your relationships in every area of life. Susan discusses how these patterns impact personal connections, professional dynamics, and self-awareness, offering actionable insights to help you create deeper, more meaningful relationships. BONUS: Take Susan’s free quiz at www.susandrumm.com/quiz, designed to reveal your personal strengths and address what might be blocking your growth.Join our exclusive email list and unlock even more valuable insights, expert advice, and bonus content to enhance your relationship superpowers. —si...2025-02-2641 min
Peak Performance Perspectives with Mark Talukdar#137 -Unlocking Peak Leadership: Susan Drumm’s Music-Infused Approach to TransformationIn this enlightening episode of the Peak Performance Perspectives Podcast, host Mark Talukdar sits down with Susan Drumm, an acclaimed CEO advisor, leadership coach, and the visionary author of The Leader’s Playlist. With an extraordinary career spanning law, consulting, and the performing arts, Susan brings a revolutionary approach to leadership, blending neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and music to inspire transformative growth.
Discover how Susan’s multifaceted background—from Harvard Law to London’s Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts—shaped her unique methodology. She dives deep into the neuroscience behind behavior, illustrating how our childhood patterns subconsciously dictate ou...2025-01-3038 min
Unstuck with Jay AbbasiMeet Megan - Breaking Patterns To Unlock Your Leadership PotentialMeet Megan, a driven COO of a fast-growing tech company who finds herself stuck in a frustrating loop. Deadlines are being missed, tensions run high within her team, and despite her relentless efforts to push harder, nothing seems to improve. At home, the stress bleeds into her personal life, leaving her questioning her leadership abilities and feeling disconnected. Megan wonders—what’s holding her back, and how can she break free?In this episode, Jay welcomes Susan Drumm, a CEO advisor, leadership coach, and best-selling author of The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash the Power of Mus...2025-01-0645 min
Unstuck with Jay AbbasiMeet Megan - Breaking Patterns To Unlock Your Leadership PotentialMeet Megan, a driven COO of a fast-growing tech company who finds herself stuck in a frustrating loop. Deadlines are being missed, tensions run high within her team, and despite her relentless efforts to push harder, nothing seems to improve. At home, the stress bleeds into her personal life, leaving her questioning her leadership abilities and feeling disconnected. Megan wonders—what’s holding her back, and how can she break free? In this episode, Jay welcomes Susan Drumm, a CEO advisor, leadership coach, and best-selling author of The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your L...2025-01-0645 min
Be Unmessablewith: The Podcast hosted by Josselyne Herman-SaccioThe Leader's PlaylistIn this episode, Josselyne Herman-Saccio interviews Susan Drumm, a CEO and leadership coach. They speak about leadership, delegation, and being unmessablewith. Susan shares her journey from being an actor to leadership coaching and discusses the challenges that leaders face in fulfilling their vision. She emphasizes the importance of effective delegation and provides a model for successful delegation. Susan also introduces the concept of using music and the Enneagram to shift mindset and overcome challenges. The conversation concludes with Susan offering a quiz and a gift to help listeners on their path to enlightened leadership.
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On the DELOSusan Drumm #142 Discover Your Leadership Style: Insights & Tools for Effective Leadershiphttps://susandrumm.com/ Visit Susan's website here !
Uncover the secrets to discovering your true leadership style in this engaging conversation! Learn how to identify your superpowers, use pattern recognition effectively, and apply the Enneagram for personal and leadership growth. This video explores the power of mindset shifts, pattern disruption, and the role of music in leadership development. Whether you are an executive, entrepreneur, or just starting on your leadership journey, these insights will help you lead with clarity and confidence. Tune in for actionable tips and personal stories that will inspire you to elevate your leadership game!
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The Thoughtful Entrepreneur2050 – Elevate Your Leadership through Music with Meritage Leadership Development's Susan DrummThe Power of Music in LeadershipIn a recent podcast episode, the host had an enlightening conversation with Susan Drumm, CEO of Meritage Leadership Development and author of the USA Today bestselling book, "The Leader's Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life". This episode delves into the fascinating intersection of music, neuroscience, and leadership, exploring how music can serve as a transformative tool for personal and professional growth. Susan, with over 20 years of experience in leadership development, has a remarkable ability to recognize and disrupt unproductive patterns in leaders...2024-10-2121 min
The Book Leads: Impactful Books For Life & LeadershipEpisode 114: Susan Drumm & Her Book, The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash The Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your LifeEpisode 114: Susan Drumm & Her Book, The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash The Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life
ABOUT SUSAN
Susan Drumm is a CEO Advisor, Speaker, USA Today Bestselling Author and Leadership Coach focused on helping leaders and their teams to develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. She has personally coached billionaire CEOs, high profile political figures, prominent Fortune 100 executive teams and incredible entrepreneurs that set out to disrupt the marketplace. She is the two-time #1 bestselling author of The Leader’s Playlist: unleash the po...2024-10-1449 min
Wings of Inspired BusinessThe Leader’s Playlist: Entrepreneur Susan Drumm on the Transformational Power of Music to Disrupt Patterns, Forge New Pathways, and Unlock Your SuperpowersSusan Drumm a Leadership Coach and CEO of Meritage Leadership on a mission to help leaders and their teams to develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. She has personally coached billionaire CEOs, prominent Fortune 50 executive teams and incredible entrepreneurs that set out to disrupt the marketplace. Her firm, Meritage Leadership, uses a cadre of 15 seasoned coaches and consultants who work with senior leaders and executive teams. She is also the host of the podcast and YouTube channel The Enlightened Executive, where she interviews founders and CEOs on the most cutting-edge programs, assessments, apps an...2024-09-1038 min
The UnNoticed EntrepreneurTuning Your Leadership: How Music Can Transform Your Mindset and Unlock SuccessGet Noticed! Send a text.Are you an entrepreneur struggling with self-defeating patterns or feeling trapped in your own success? Susan Drumm, bestselling author and leadership consultant, reveals how music can be a powerful tool for disrupting negative mindsets and creating positive change. In this episode, she explains the concept of "The Leader's Playlist" and how it can help entrepreneurs recognise and overcome limiting beliefs. Through fascinating case studies, Drumm demonstrates how carefully chosen songs can interrupt destructive thought patterns and foster new, empowering states of mind. Learn practical tips for creating your own transformative playlist and...2024-08-2929 min
The UnNoticed EntrepreneurTuning Your Leadership: How Music Can Transform Your Mindset and Unlock SuccessGet Noticed! Send a text.Are you an entrepreneur struggling with self-defeating patterns or feeling trapped in your own success? Susan Drumm, bestselling author and leadership consultant, reveals how music can be a powerful tool for disrupting negative mindsets and creating positive change. In this episode, she explains the concept of "The Leader's Playlist" and how it can help entrepreneurs recognise and overcome limiting beliefs. Through fascinating case studies, Drumm demonstrates how carefully chosen songs can interrupt destructive thought patterns and foster new, empowering states of mind. Learn practical tips for creating your own transformative playlist and discover how this...2024-08-2930 min
Shedding the Corporate BitchUnleash The Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life with Susan DrummWelcome back to the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast! Today, we have an extraordinary episode for you, featuring an inspiring conversation between our host Bernadette and leadership expert Susan Drumm. We'll dive into the transformative power of music in leadership, exploring Susan's unique approach that combines the Enneagram model with carefully curated playlists to redefine leadership from the inside out.Susan will share her insights from her book "The Leader's Playlist" and explain how understanding and shifting one's internal "playlist" can uncover and address deep-seated emotions and beliefs, leading to more effective leadership. We'll hear co...2024-08-0639 min
The Eternal OptimistBeyond the Break: Stories of Remarkable ComebacksIn this episode we’re digging into the archives to bring stories of unimaginable challenges and extraordinary resilience. From Johanna White’s awe-inspiring battle with a life-altering diagnosis to Michael Horwitz’s recovery and transformation after a severe medical scare, and Susan Drumm overcoming perfectionism and conquering self-acceptance, these amazing stories highlight the indomitable human spirit. Each guest shares their unique journey of facing their darkest moments with courage and finding renewal through hope, faith, and tenacity. This episode not only celebrates the power of human resilience but also explores how pivotal moments of adversity can lead to profound person...2024-05-0340 min
Mic DropThe Leader's Playlist (ft. Susan Drumm)Guest Bio:Susan Drumm is a leadership development advisor with a rich academic and professional background, including Harvard Law School and the London School of Music and Dramatic Arts. She has coached billionaires, CEOs, and political figures, guiding them to enhance their leadership capabilities through increased self-awareness and strategic personal development. Susan is also the author of "The Leader's Playlist," where she merges her expertise in leadership with her passion for music to offer innovative approaches to personal and professional growth.Core Topics:Enlightened Leadership: Susan defines "enlightened leadership" as a b...2024-04-2934 min
The CEO PodcastLeadership Unplugged: Strumming Authentic Connections with Music with Special Guest, Susan DrummIn episode 5.16, Scott and Vince welcome special guest Susan Drumm to explore her fascinating intersection of leadership, business, and music. Susan's diverse educational background sets the stage for a dynamic discussion on her book, The Leader's Playlist, which delves into the powerful connection between music and leadership. Susan shares how she utilizes music as a coaching tool to inspire and drive change within organizations, leveraging its emotive qualities to interrupt old patterns and foster productivity. The conversation delves into the profound impact of music on our lives, as well as how we can harness its influence to motivate o...2024-04-2539 min
The Bo & Luke Show®️#208 - The Leadership Symphony: Strategies for Personal Growth with Susan DrummSend us a textThis week on The Bo & Luke Show, we've got a special treat for our devoted listeners — an exclusive episode with none other than Susan Drumm, the leadership maestro herself!🎙️ Episode Title: The Leadership Symphony: Strategies for Personal Growth with Susan Drumm🌟 Special Guest: Susan Drumm, CEO Advisor, Leadership Expert, and USA Today Best-Selling AuthorJoin us as Bo dives deep into conversation with Susan, who's stepping in for Luke this time around. With a riveting mix of law, theatre, and strategy consulting under her belt...2024-04-0535 min
Journey To Mastery454: Scaling the High Notes of Leadership with Susan DrummElzie sits down with the multi-talented Susan Drumm, a widely respected entrepreneur and leadership expert. Susan has revolutionized a decade-old program, transforming it into a model that empowers anyone to foster better teamwork. Explore her journey from Harvard Law, consulting, acting, and her unique blend of music and neuroscience in leadership outlined in her book, "The Leader's Playlist". Get a glimpse into her 17-year journey with Meritage Leadership, the hurdles of entrepreneurship, and the balancing act of scaling a business. Susan also introduces the Enneagram tool, which reveals the essentially of recognizing and addressing blind...2024-03-1329 min
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeSusan Drumm on The Power of Music to Transform Your LeadershipThis week it was my privilege to welcome Susan Drumm for a conversation about her new book, The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life. In this episode Susan unveils the groundbreaking process that outlines how our childhood wounds show up in our ability to lead others and how music can heal those wounds. Maybe you’re having a hard time retaining or engaging your people, or perhaps you’re feeling burnout or can’t delegate or trust your team to deliver. These problems and other leadership challenges can be addre...2023-11-2734 min
Mitchell Levy Presents AHA MomentsJoseph Frankie, Filipe Carrera & Susan Drumm on Thought Leader Life Credibility SpecialsGet to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields.Joe Frankie III is the chief executive officer, founder, coach, author, mentor, speaker, and LinkedIn strategist. He finds and assesses top-tier talents who could lead and flourish in organizational culture. He believes that one size does not fit all, and this led him to coach civil and military leaders on an individual basis so that they could learn how to build a LinkedIn bridge from where they are and where they want...2023-11-2216 min
The Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariLeadership Development Through Music with Susan DrummWhen a song doesn't vibe with us, we skip it. But what about life's unsettling tunes? How do we change or mute the ‘internal playlist’ that throws us off? Our next guest shares how.Meet Susan Drumm, CEO of Meritage Leadership Development, advisor, USA Today bestselling author, and leadership coach. She has personally coached billionaire CEOs, high-profile political figures, prominent Fortune 100 executive teams, and incredible entrepreneurs that are setting out to disrupt the marketplace.She holds graduate degrees from Harvard Law, Carnegie Mellon University, and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She's a two...2023-10-2449 min
YOUR BIG NEXT | business growth, leadership development, scaling with purpose, faith and family first entrepreneurUsing Music to Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Susan DrummWhat if I told you that music had the power to make you a better leader? Would you believe me?Maybe you will believe my amazing guest, Susan Drumm! Susan is on a mission to inspire and guide leaders to heal what holds them back and develop the capacity and mindset to lead in today’s increasingly disruptive environment. She has personally coached billionaire CEOs, high-profile political figures, prominent Fortune 100 executive teams, and incredible entrepreneurs. In the world of leadership development, innovative angles can often lead to transformative breakthroughs. In this enlightening episode, Susan opens up...2023-09-0436 min
Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOUE221: Susan Drumm - Reconnect to the magic INSIDE youLearn more about Susane and take the free quiz to better understand your path to enlightnen leadership at: About Susan Drumm - Susan Drumm
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Hero Of The Hour19 | Susan Drumm | Inspiring Leadership and HumanitySusan Drumm is a CEO, leadership coach, and best selling author who is on a mission to usher in a new era of leadership - Enlightened Leadership. She helps visionary leaders find their unique path to leadership growth while addressing their blind spots. Susan's radical decision to take a hiatus from her corporate career and pursue a Master's degree in acting at age 30 gave her the tools to become an effective leader coach. Her coaching path has led her to work with billionaire CEOs, prominent Fortune 50 executive teams, and incredible entrepreneurs who set out to disrupt their m...2023-07-1943 min
The Eternal OptimistPerfectionism vs. Self-Acceptance: Embracing Imperfection for True Happiness with Susan DrummIn this episode of The Eternal Optimist, Matt Drinkhahn is joined by Susan Drumm, who shares her personal journey of facing challenges and overcoming judgment. She discusses how a difficult boss assignment initially affected her confidence, but ultimately propelled her to find her own secret sauce. Susan highlights the importance of overcoming judgment and insecurity in order to unlock one's leadership potential. She also offers insights into her leadership master class and how it can help individuals develop their leadership skills. The episode provides valuable lessons on resilience and self-discovery.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 Childhood...2023-06-0238 min
The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast115: Susan Drumm, Leadership Coach & Author: The Neuroscience Behind Utilizing Music To Change Your State, Stress, & Sleep!Are you feeling stuck in a negative mindset? Then, join us and discover how your playlist can make you feel better and shift your mental state…and sleep! Susan Drumm, CEO advisor, American best-selling author, and leadership coach, talks about how music impacts her life. Her book, The Leader's Playlist, offers a fresh perspective on how music can create new neural pathways for you and help you develop the right mindset to lead in today's disruptive environment. Tune in and get ready to groove your way to an energized, productive, and well-rested you! ...2023-05-1838 min
Growing Global With Chanie GluckUsing Music To Transform Your Leadership with Susan DrummSusan Drumm has coached billionaire CEOs, high-profile political figures, prominent Fortune 100 executive teams and entrepreneurs. But with a last name like Drumm, she took it one step further through the power of music. What Drumm noticed was that many leadership executives held triggers that connected back to a particular childhood event. Drumm innovated in the coaching space by connecting Enneagrams and music to help leaders find a new and very practical way to break out of their own patterns and achieve their potential. Tune in to learn more about this methodology and how you might apply it in your...2023-02-2125 min
The Ultimate Companion for Lovers of Free AudiobookLeader's Playlist Audiobook by Susan DrummListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 660542
Title: Leader's Playlist
Author: Susan Drumm
Narrator: Susan Drumm
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:41:12
Language: English
Release date: 02-21-23
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership
Summary:
Is your internal playlist holding you back from being the leader you could be?
In The Leaders Playlist, leadership coach Susan Drumm unveils a groundbreaking process that outlines how our childhood wounds influence our ability to lead others and how music can heal those wounds. Maybe youre having a hard time retaining or engaging your people. Or perhaps youre feeling burnout...2023-02-214h 41The Enlightened ExecutiveIs the Music You are Listening to Helpful or Hurtful? [Leadership Insight] When you listen to a song, the way you connect to it, the emotions it evokes in you, and the way that you interpret the meaning of the song, is an experience that is uniquely yours. One person may listen to a song and find it empowering and motivating. Another person may listen to that same song, and feel like it triggers negative emotions in them or brings them down. So, have you ever thought about the impact that the music you regularly listen to has on your emotions and on your life? Your current p...2023-02-0705 min
Your Working LifeMusic and Neuroscience with Susan DrummSusan Drumm shares another important tool in her ongoing quest to help leaders be their best in both their professional and personal lives. Her book is, “The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform your Leadership and Your Life” Susan Drumm is on a mission to inspire and guide leaders to heal what holds them back and help them develop the capacity and mindset to lead in today’s increasingly disruptive environment. She has personally coached billionaire CEOs, high-profile political figures, prominent Fortune 100 executive teams as well as incredible entrepreneurs that set out to d...2023-01-1724 min
Fascinating EntrepreneursSusan Drumm Explores Neural Pathways and Music Ep. 101Hi, I’m Susan, CEO and Leadership CoachChange can be scary. Or it can be an opportunity. The enlightened leader capitalizes on opportunities in a way that serves humanity.My mission is to help visionary leaders find their path to Enlightened Leadership – their unique leadership growth path and the blind spots that could get in the way.Sometimes, that means making a radical, necessary change that others may view as “crazy.”For me, this moment of radical change happened at age 30, when I decided to take a hiatus from my corporat...2022-12-2723 min
The Business Storytelling Podcast562: How can leaders create a new playlist to be more successful - a chat with Susan DrummAuthor Susan Drumm joins me on this episode of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss her new book: "The Leader's Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life."
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imperfect: The Heart-Centered Leadership PodcastEpisode 213: Compiling the Leader’s Playlist with Susan DrummWant to become more heart-centered? We invite you to join us on Deb’s Dailies (daily blog and newsletter), a daily reflection on living and loving life as a heart-centered leader.Change can be scary. Or it can be an opportunity. The enlightened leader capitalizes on opportunities in a way that serves humanity. Susan Drumm is a CEO and Leadership Coach whose mission is to help visionary leaders find their path to Enlightened Leadership – their unique leadership growth path and the blind spots that could get in the way.Sometimes, that means making a ra...2022-12-0921 min
Lead With Trust For Construction Leaders53 | Susan Drumm | Enlightened Leadership - Change Your Brain with MusicWhat happens when you combine leadership, brain research and music? You get an exciting new form of research that can help us when we get stuck in our patterns and thoughts and can't move forward. You also get today's guest.In today's episode of The Lead With Trust Show, Sue chats with Susan Drumm, CEO and Chief Empowerment Officer of Meritage Leadership Development, speaker, author of 'The Leader's Playlist' and host of The Enlightened Executive podcast and YouTube Channel.During the episode, Sue and Susan discuss how she went from having graduate degrees from Harvard...2022-10-2536 min
Amazing Business RadioThe Leader's Playlist Featuring Susan DrummHow Memories, Experiences, and Patterns Impact Leadership StyleShep Hyken interviews Susan Drumm, CEO & Chief Empowerment Officer of Meritage Leadership Development and the author of The Leader's Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life. She shares how to use music to improve your leadership style and make the changes that no longer serve you.Top Takeaways: · Our childhood “wounds” show up in the way we lead others. Leaders don't just react based on what is happening at the moment. Some reactions are triggered by old patterns and e...2022-10-1829 min
Deep LeadershipThe Leader’s Playlist with Susan DrummToday I’m joined by Susan Drumm. Susan is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience leading teams and helping senior executives achieve their potential. She is the founder of Meritage Leadership, a leadership consulting firm. She is the author of an upcoming new book called The Leader's Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life. I’m excited to talk to her about the idea of a leadership playlist.Show resources:The Leader's Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your...2022-10-1538 min
Become your own Superhero podcastThe Leader’s Playlist - Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life! Susan DrummSusan's powerful new book "The Leader’s Playlist - Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life! Susan unveils a groundbreaking process that outlines how our childhood wounds show up in our ability to lead others and how music can heal those wounds. Maybe you’re having a hard time retaining or engaging your people. Or perhaps you’re feeling burnout or that you can’t delegate or trust your team to deliver. These problems and other leadership challenges can be addressed by shifting how you show up as a leader, and musi...2022-10-1337 min
Gratitude Through Hard TimesSusan Drumm: The Leaders PlaylistSUMMARYIs your wounded inner child still in charge of your emotional playlist? Maybe it’s time to update the soundtrack of your life! Host Chris Schembra’s amazing guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times has developed a powerful program based on an interesting trifecta of tools for growth. As Susan Drumm explains in her new book, "The Leader's Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership Style and Your Life," when paired with our most authentic selves, neuroscience and music can shift ingrained habits of thought with transformational results. Her c...2022-09-2646 min
Lead Like a WomanYou Are SO WorthySusan Drumm is the Founder and CEO of Meritage Leadership, a leadership consulting firm built on the principle that people are the most important asset of any business. Susan is an advisor and leadership coach focused on helping leaders and their teams develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today's disruptive environment. She has been running the boutique consulting firm since 2006 and has graduate degrees from Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon University, and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. In 2021, Susan launched a YouTube channel and podcast called The Enlightened Executive, where she spotlights g...2022-06-2329 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveHow To Ask For A Career Sponsor [Leadership Insight]When you reflect on how you want your career to progress, what career goals do you have? How will you achieve those goals? And who will be in your corner to support your journey? There’s a very effective method to advocate for your own career development: sponsorship. Sponsorship is when a person of influence promotes the achievements, capabilities, and potential of another. Is a career sponsor different from a mentor? Yes. Mentorship is private, but sponsorship is public. Sponsorship transcends advice and involves making connections, nurturing visibility, and advocating for promo...2022-06-2207 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveManagement Training vs. Leadership Development [Leadership Insight]Is there a difference between management training and leadership development? And does your team need both? Yes, they are different, and are both incredibly important to a leader’s success. Management training is logistical; leadership development is psychological. A typical management training program might include topics like communication, conflict resolution, time management, ethics, policies and procedures. Meanwhile, leadership development covers topics like the way mindset and assumptions fuel performance, and how personality type affects leadership style and communication. Or in more relatable terms, manage...2022-06-0706 min
Drop The Mic with Jason Hunt129 | Susan Drumm - What's Your Path To Enlightened Leadership?What kind of a leader are you? How are you leading your team? and most importantly how do you manage your emotions towards your subordinates at work? well, in this episode we are privileged to host a leadership advisor, coach, and CEO Susan Drumm. She shares with us effective ways to run a team for maximum production. She focuses on developing the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as she has personally coached billionaire CEOs, prominent Fortune 50 executive teams, and incredible entrepreneurs that set out to disrupt th...2022-06-0729 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveThe Diversity Dilemma [Leadership Insight]Are you uncomfortable talking to your team about diversity? An important part of being a great leader is being brave enough to have the conversations that matter most. And while study after study demonstrates diversity drives major business benefits, most people would still rather not talk about the issues that force us to have diversity strategies in the first place. Asking our colleagues and employees about whether and how they experience gender (or race) bias getting in their way at work, strikes many of us as a conversation ten times more lo...2022-05-2406 min
The Deal ScoutAcquisitions and CPGs (Consumer Packaged Goods) with Marc PortneyMarc Portney, is an American Entrepreneur, Investor and Business Advisor. His street smart insights and deep knowledge of the retail landscape are invaluable when assessing the commercial viability of new products. As President of Globlasource Infrastructure Partners, an international player in product development, manufacturing & sales, Portney works diligently to bring new products to market. Marc is honored to be one of HSN's All Star Entrepreneur for their American Dreams initiave.As an investor, Portney heads a group of vc, who participate in high potential deals that he brings to the tab...2022-05-1337 min
Thought Leader Life#740: Susan Drumm w/ Mitchell Levy on Thought Leader Life Credibility
#740: Susan Drumm and Mitchell Levy on Thought Leader Life Credibility Episode
Let personal evolution spark your leadership (r)evolution. This episode features #ThoughtLeader and #Expert Susan Drumm (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-drumm-bb09732/), Chief Empowerment Officer, advisor, leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Meritage Leadership, a leadership consulting firm built on the principle that people are the most important asset of any business.
Susan has over 20 years of experience leading teams and senior executives to achieve their potential. She is passionate about helping leaders become nimble and strategic so they can bring...2022-05-0404 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrewour personality types clashThis week on Couple Things, we sit down with Susan Drumm: CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach, founder of the Meritage Leadership, and an expert on leading teams and discovering how her enneagram personality test can affect your team, relationships and help guide you to better understand yourself and the people around you. We also took our own tests and found out some interesting insights on why we may clash on certain things 😂 You won’t want to miss this one!Check out Susan Drumm's website here! https://susandrumm.com/h...2022-03-091h 00The Enlightened ExecutiveDealing With People Who Won’t Get To The Point [Leadership Insight]How often do you find yourself interrupting someone? Wishing they’d get to the point? Willing them to just stop talking! The reasons why people ramble are many: they’re nervous; they haven’t structured their thoughts in advance; they’re thinking things through “out loud;” they’re lost in the detail and can’t see the big picture, etc. Sometimes it’s hard not to finish people’s sentences to move things along. Time is short. Getting impatient with people who won’t get to the point is a totally natural reaction. 2022-01-2507 minThe Enlightened Executive5 Outside-the-box Ideas for Professional + Personal Development [Leadership Insight]Happy 2022! This time of year always makes me excited to learn new things and grow as a person. A ‘growth mindset’ is one of the biggest indicators of success — in business and in life. So, what exactly is a growth mindset? Dr. Carol Dweck, who coined the term, describes it this way: “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and exploration — brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great acco...2022-01-1107 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveHow to Get the Executive Presence You Want [Leadership Insight]Have you ever wondered how you could develop greater executive presence for yourself? Clarity, authority, and confidence are the three most important aspects of having strong, effective, executive presence. Developing these three things will showcase your public speaking skills in conferences, meetings, and presentation situations. Speaking to an audience of your peers is a confidence-shaking experience for lots of people. But, it doesn’t have to be. Want to know the trick? Susan Drumm, CEO Coach, walks you through three main aspects of executive presence, and gives you in...2021-12-2907 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveThe Importance of Sponsoring Women in the Workplace [Leadership Insight]There’s a simple yet powerful tactic for driving the sort of diversity that bolsters the performance and health of your business. In a word: sponsorship. To do well in a system that favors the “in” group, those outside need a champion or a sponsor. Women, it turns out, have plenty of mentors, but not nearly as many sponsors as men do. Sponsorship occurs whenever one person of influence promotes the achievements, capabilities and future potential of someone else. What is the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Although mentoring conversa...2021-12-2105 min
Elevate with Robert GlazerSusan Drumm on Enlightened, Self-Aware LeadershipSusan Drumm helps leaders get the most from their organizations through self-awareness. She is a CEO Advisor, Leadership Coach and founder of Meritage Leadership. She has 20 years of experience coaching top leadership and has worked with organizations such as KPMG, Oracle, Viacom and Microsoft. She is also the host of the Enlightened Executive podcast and a top rated, global keynote speaker.Susan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how leaders can become more enlightened about their own tendencies and get better results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2021-12-0751 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveHow to Improve Your Time Wealth (feat. Justin Donald)What does having true wealth mean? For most executives and entrepreneurs, wealth means having more money. But true wealth is so much more than a number. It is a combination of your time, relationships, purpose, physical and emotional wealth. After all, you can have all the money in the world, but how can you enjoy it when you have no time? Yet, it is very common for leaders to lack time wealth. They don’t have true control over their schedules because their time is ruled by the demands of their company. In this video Justin Donald, an expert, li...2021-11-1630 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveHow To Improve Employee Well Being (feat. Gaurav Bhatnagar)Want to improve employee well-being in your workplace? Leaders can sense the anxiety rippling through their teams as the impact of the pandemic lingers into 2022 (and they may feel it themselves!). How can leaders respond in a way that diffuses that anxiety and promotes employee well-being, engagement, and performance? Employee well-being refers to all aspects of working life. This includes their workplace environment and how a workforce feels about their day-to-day work. In this video Gaurav Bhatnagar and Susan Drumm share how to improve employee well-being.2021-11-0924 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveCameron Herold CEO Whisperer InterviewCameron Herold, the CEO Whisperer, shares his business executive insight with Enlightened Executive Susan Drumm. He shares the problems he sees many corporations make and how they can be resolved with his techniques. What are the TWO MAIN ISSUES most companies face? They are a lack of communication between executives and getting the most out of your employees. Cameron shares with Susan how he helps major corporations resolve these problems. Here are some of the questions he answers. Where do most CEOs get “stuck”? How to define...2021-10-1330 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveWhat Is An Enneagram? [Leadership Insight]The Enneagram is a typology system that describes the 9 human personalities as a number of interconnected personality types. The Enneagram is used for executive coaching and it is considered the best tool for leadership development. Susan Drumm explains: What is the Enneagram? What makes it the best tool for leadership development? The 9 personality types and the leadership characteristics. How the Enneagram will help you grow as a leader. Why the Enneagram is so useful to improve performance. 2021-10-0608 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowInterview with Susan DrummSusan Drumm is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach with over 20 years
of experience leading teams and senior executives to achieve their
potential. Her consulting firm, Meritage Leadership, focuses on leader
and team effectiveness by helping leaders develop the capacity and
mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. Meritage utilizes
over a dozen exceptional coaches in its senior leadership programs.
Susan draws on many disciplines in her approach. She has graduate degrees from Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art...2021-08-1335 min
The $100 MBA ShowMBA1818 Guest Teacher – Susan Drumm – How to Develop Your Leadership with the EnneagramIf you don’t understand your team, you can’t lead them.
The Enneagram is an advanced system for leadership and team cohesion, using 9 personality types. By identifying everyone’s type — including yours — you can build a better, more mutually supportive team.
…and it’s not too hard to apply.
Today, CEO, advisor, and coach Susan Drumm is here to explain the Enneagram framework, and how you can use it. She’ll discuss why it’s the most effective system of its kind, and offer resources for you to learn more.
Get a basic underst...2021-06-2816 minThe Enlightened Executive10-Minute Havening Exercise for Anxiety (feat. Stephen Travers)If you’re being faced with overbearing amounts of stress or have been recently triggered by past trauma, this 10-minute Havening exercise will help you deal with your anxiety. We are led through this exercise by Stephen Travers. Stephen is the Director of U.K. and International Havening and is passionate about teaching others how to use Havening in their lives. “Havening helps us to be at our best, in terms of changing what’s actually happening in our brains and bodies,” Stephen explains. Be sure to save this vi...2021-06-2212 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveHow Your Nutrition and Fitness Affect You as a Leader (feat. Lisa Holmes)This week’s guest Lisa Holmes, Chief Business Strategist for Strategic Performance of Los Angeles, discusses how leaders can improve their wellness. Many leaders are extremely organized and plan each aspect of their day, but don’t consider planning time to devote to their health. You have probably heard that “you are what you eat,” but many leaders do not prioritize their nutrition. Busy schedules don’t leave time to cook nutritious meals and sometimes you don’t have access to healthy foods while traveling. However, in order to become the best version of yourself, you must put...2021-05-2520 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveAchieve Business Success Through Meditation (feat. Dina Kaplan)If you’re not embodying your authentic self, your team will sense that and begin to lose trust in you as a leader. The solution? Accessing your original thoughts and getting quiet through meditation. In this week’s episode of The Enlightened Executive, Dina Kaplan joins Susan to discuss how meditation helps you become a more authentic leader. Dina is founder/CEO of The Path and a certified meditation teacher who leads teacher training programs, retreats and meditations for brands, festivals, companies and conferences around the world. She has studied and practiced dozens of techniques inclu...2021-05-1829 minThe Enlightened ExecutivePracticing Stress Management Through Coherence If you’ve ever been told to “just relax!” during a high-stress situation, you know exactly how unhelpful that advice is. This week’s guest, Dr. Rollin McCraty, Ph.D. is the Director of Research of the HeartMath Research Center at the HeartMath Institute. According to Rollin, what leaders should be practicing is not “relaxation,” it’s coherence. So what is coherence? Dr. McCraty and Susan learn more now. Listen in... 2021-05-0425 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional393. Susan Drumm on the Enlightened ExecutiveSusan Drumm is an Umbrex member and the CEO Advisor, Leadership Coach, and founder of Meritage Leadership. She has graduate degrees from Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon, and an M.A. in Drama from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and today she shares the first episode from her podcast, The Enlightened Executive. You can find Susan’s podcast at http://EnlightenedExec.com. Key points include: 06:50: Why focus is learned 10:31: The first step in focus training 13:47: The role of multitasking 18:41: An example of focusing in action...2021-04-0727 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveFace Reading – An Ancient Skill for Success in Modern Business, with Eric StandopA “face reader,” someone skilled in dissecting the details of our expressions, can help decipher people’s true motivations and intentions. To some degree, we all use face reading every day in our interactions with people. We call it reading body language. But the face can tell us so much about what a person is thinking, feeling, and wanting, and this can be useful in hiring, identifying problems with team dynamics, and negotiations. Want to find out more about the ancient skill of face reading? Check out the latest episode of The Enlightened Executive: http://Enligh...2021-03-3129 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveThe Key To Unveil Your Blind Spots – A New Tool For Upgrading Emotional Intelligence, with Alison Whitmire Did you know that every company is an extension of its leader? Many parts of your personality and past experiences show up in your organization in ways you cannot even imagine. This manifestation can lead to different problems, but the most surprising aspect of this mechanism is that you may not even realize that you are the cause of it. The EQ Profile is designed to help you bring light to those blind spots. It is an instrument that provides a snapshot of your internal experience, especially when you are under stress. This meth...2021-03-2429 min
The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth020: Leveraging The Enneagram to Become a Better Investor with Susan DrummToday, I’m speaking with Susan Drumm. Susan is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience helping C-suite teams and senior executives develop their leadership skills so they can take their business to the next level. Her consulting firm, Meritage Leadership has worked with organizations such as KPMG, Oracle, Viacom, Microsoft, L’Oreal, A&E Networks, Cisco, Merrill Lynch, MTV Networks and many more! Susan also just launched The Enlightened Executive, a podcast that spotlights ground-breaking techniques and strategies to help executives and entrepreneurs get an edge when it comes to their...2021-03-1849 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveHow to Actively Listen (feat. Erin Snyder)A graduation, the death of a loved one; huge life changes are normal for all of us. What's not healthy is an inability to adapt to such changes. Our guest, Seminar Leader for Landmark, Erin Snyder joins us today talking about actively listening for healthy connection, and how listeners can develop to lead their own lives.2021-03-1029 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveHow to Use the Enneagram in Business (feat. Beatrice Chestnut)Today we decode the enneagram, and put it to work for our benefit as leaders. Beatrice Chestnut, PhD, MA is a licensed psychotherapist, executive coach, and business consultant based in San Francisco, CA. She has a PhD in communication studies and an MA in clinical psychology. A leading global thought leader on the Enneagram system, Beatrice has been studying the Enneagram system of personality since 1990. www.BeatriceChestnut.com2021-03-1032 minThe Enlightened ExecutiveThe Skill Every Leader Needs: Focus (feat. Dandapani)Dandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur and a former monk of 10 years. He joins us from his 33-acre spiritual scantuary and botnaical garden in costa rica. Today, we focus...on focus. www.Dandapani.org 2021-03-1024 min
The Biz Bros PodcastCreating Personal & Professional Resilience with Susan DrummSpecial Guest Susan Drumm is the CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach, founder of Meritage Leadership, with over 20 years of experience leading teams and senior executives to achieve their potential. Eli and Kyle talk with Susan Drumm about Resilience in business, both in a personal and professional environment.2021-03-0829 min
The Experimental LeaderEmbracing Vulnerability And Building Connections With Susan DrummIt is hard to accept our weaknesses and failures, and as a result, our personal growth is hindered and our relationships suffer. By embracing vulnerability within ourselves, we can walk away from our past mistakes and discover our inner strengths that are yet to be showcased. Joining Melanie Parish is a leadership coach and the CEO of Meritage Leadership, Susan Drumm, to discuss how to get rid of imposter syndrome and how unlocking your full potential can open up your heart for better relationships. Susan also shares some advice on hiring coaches and the real reason you should do s...2021-02-2519 min
IRON SHARPENS IRON MOVEMENTEver wonder why certain people get “under your skin” at work? With Susan DrummIn this episode of the Iron Sharpens Iron Movement, Jim Hotaling interviews Susan Drumm. Susan is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach, founder of Meritage Leadership, with over 20 years of experience leading teams and senior executives to achieve their potential. Susan has graduate degrees from Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon, and an M.A. in Drama from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Susan combines her strategy and business background with experience as an actress in theater and film to help clients become extraordinary leaders and influencers. Her consulting firm, Meritage Leadership, focuses on leader and...2021-02-0233 min
The Remote Pathways PodcastEP29 Building Resilience & Heart Math | Guest: Susan DrummIn this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we are joined by our wonderful guest, Susan Drumm, to explore the topic of building resilience and how Heart Math plays a role. Susan is the CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach focused on helping leaders and their teams to develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today's disruptive environment. She has been running a boutique consulting firm, Meritage Leadership, with a cadre of 15 coaches and consultants, since 2006.In this episode we explore:The #1 trait leaders need during this time of change and uncertaintyHeart Math and h...2021-01-2029 min
Bossy, Brilliant, & BadassHow to Build Your Capacity for Resilience Using this Simple Breathing Technique (with Susan Drumm)This week, we speak with the incomparable Susan Drumm about building the capacity for resilience, or the ability to bounce back. As acertified HeartMath trainer, Susan shares with us a simple breathing exercise to help us focus and access the highest functioning parts of the brain—enabling us to think clearly under pressure and recover from, and adapt in the face of stress, challenge, change or adversity.Susan is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach focused on helping leaders and their teams to develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. She has been...2020-12-1546 min
Going SoloBusiness Value Based on Your Unique Story Featuring Susan DrummSusan Drumm is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience leading teams and senior executives to achieve their potential. We discuss: The surprising benefits of nonlinear transitions [1:47] How to get your fire back and create exciting opportunities for yourself [5:59] What business leaders can learn from great actors [10:16] Drawing from multiple disciplines as a short detour to your dream [13:54] A powerful tool to help you think through your gifts as well as your blind spots [17:49] Her consulting firm, Meritage Leadership, focuses on leader and team effectiveness by helping leaders develop the capacity...2020-11-2724 min
Lead That Thing!S2 Ep9 - Team Success w/Aruna Krishnan ft. Susan DrummSusan, Founder of Meritage Leadership, talks about using the Enneagram Model to help identify leadership styles within teams to:
Establish people's "Why" and mode of operation
Improve team dynamics
Developing empathy across the team members
Identify blind spots
Get more information on the Enneagram here: http://meritageleadership.com/leadthatthing/
Produced By: Aruna Krishnan
2020-11-1221 min
The One Broken Cog PodcastBuilding ResilienceSusan Drumm is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach focused on helping leaders and their teams to develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. She has been running a boutique consulting firm, Meritage Leadership, with a cadre of 15 coaches and consultants, since 2006. They have worked with Private Equity firms and their emerging portfolio companies, as well as large corporations such as Oracle, Viacom, KPMG, A&E Networks, Genentech and others. Susan has graduate degrees from Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Susan joins the show to d...2020-11-0234 min
The JoyPowered Workspace PodcastSelf-Leadership and Building ResilienceIn this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to strengthen your self-leadership and become more resilient with leadership coaches Dr. Benjamin Ritter and Susan Drumm. Topics include what self-leadership is, how you can be your own leader, how depleting emotions affect our bodies, and why resilience is the number one trait leaders need right now.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-101-self-leadership-and-building-resilience/ for full show notes and links.
This episode is sponsored by JazzHR. Say goodbye to outdated hiring processes like spreadsheets and inbox recruiting and hello to powerful, user-friendly hiring tools designed to streamline your e...2020-10-2638 min
The Teamwork Advantage a Gregg Gregory PodcastSusan Drumm - Building ResilienceWhat does the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts, Harvard Law School, and building resilience have in common? You must be resilient to graduate from both Harvard Law School and the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts. That is the path that Susan Drumm took to become a successful entrepreneur and build the successful boutique consulting firm, Meritage Leadership.In this episode, Susan helps us focus on how to build our own resilience in the crazy times we all live in today. Listen to her describe her path from graduating Harvard Law with over $100,000 in de...2020-10-2638 min
PR After Hours with Alex GreenwoodSusan Drumm on Resilience for LeadersThe quality of resilience is not necessarily something you are born with. Much like leadership skills, it can be developed. To learn more about ways you can apply this quality to your own business or career, we welcome Susan Drumm.
Susan is a CEO, Advisor, and Leadership Coach focused on helping leaders and their teams to develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. Since 2006 she has run a boutique consulting firm, Meritage Leadership, with a cadre of 15 coaches and consultants.
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People at WorkA different way to build resilience with Susan Drumm2020 you’ve asked for a lot. But, to be fair, you’ve given us a few rare opportunities too. One of these is the chance to test how resilient we are. Before you throw more at us to really see how much we can handle, let’s pause there for a moment.
Your pandemic is the perfect set of circumstances to check our capacity to prepare for chaos, change, and adversity. That’s what resilience is. It’s not the ability to bounce back. Neither is this something that’s necessarily innate.
So how do we learn to...2020-09-2848 min
CEO BrainFood025 Maintaining Resiliency in the Face of Stress and Adversity with Susan Drumm01:44 – Michael introduces today’s guest, Susan Drumm who speaks to the origin story of her organization Meritage Leadership Development09:20 – Michael and Susan reflect on the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic 12:47 – Building resilience in the face of adversity, stress and anxiety 25:33 – The importance of effective delegation and the OURS system29:30 – Susan speaks to the many assessment tools that she utilizes in her work with leaders 33:37 – Michael and Susan speak to their unique experiences as growth and leadership coaches 38:34 – Where listeners can follow Susan 40:00 – Michael thanks Susan for joining the s...2020-05-1400 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional233. Susan Drumm on how to facilitate an effective virtual meetingOur guest today is Umbrex member Susan Drumm, a BCG alum and the CEO of Meritage Leadership Development. Susan has extensive experience in running virtual meetings via videoconference, and in today’s episode she shares a set of tips to make virtual meetings more effective. Susan is publishing an article on this very topic tomorrow, March 16, and you can find that article and more of her writing at www.meritageleadership.com/blog If you find some value in this episode, I encourage you to check out Episode 65 of this show, in wh...2020-03-1534 min
The Stories of HowSeason 2 Episode 2: Susan Drumm: A lifelong learner, listener, and leader.Susan shares her 30+ years of experience in the classroom, as a media specialist, a tech coach, and now as the Chief Analytics Officer. She is passionate about equity, listening to others, and learning, She speaks about systemic change in education, assessments, a failure, and what she wants for our current kids that her own kids didn’t have.
“We move with those who want to move.”
People to follow on Twitter: @mrdearybury @LPI_Learning @dintersmith2020-01-1950 min
Scaling Up ServicesSusan Drumm, CEO Advisor, Leadership Coach, Meritage LeadershipSusan Drumm is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience leading teams and senior executives to achieve their potential. Her consulting firm, Meritage Leadership, focuses on leader and team effectiveness by helping leaders develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment — while inspiring their teams to do the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-1530 min