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The Executive Exhale Podcast96 | How Collapse Became the Catalyst for Change: A Conversation with Chris MarhefkaSend us a textWhat happens when the life you’ve built starts to cost you everything? In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I sit down with transformational coach Chris Marhefka, co-founder of the men’s movement Thirteen Pines.Chris shares his powerful story from overwork, entrepreneurship, and extreme athletics, to an awakening that reshaped his health, relationships, and purpose. This episode is a raw, heart-centered conversation about breaking free from old patterns, facing resistance, and rediscovering what it means to feel truly alive.If you’ve ever fe...
2025-10-0351 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast95 | 5 Hidden Signs You’re Headed for Burnout (Executives Miss These)Send us a textNeed help with stress and burnout, see links below to connect with me or the tools I have on offer. Support the showCurious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next! Want to find out where your energy is being drained.Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today. High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone. ...
2025-09-0913 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast94 | Why Friends & Family Secretly Keep You Burned OutSend us a textMost people think their friends and family want them to be healthier, calmer, and less stressed. But here’s the truth: sometimes, they unconsciously want you to stay stuck in the stress cycle.This is especially true for leaders, executives, and high performers who are used to carrying it all. Your wellness isn’t up for negotiation and it’s time to take it back.👉 Download your free Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Scorecard HERE#LeadershipWellness #StressManagement #ExecutiveExhale #BurnoutRecoverySupport the show
2025-08-2913 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast93 | From Burnout to Breakthrough: Neuroscience, Stress Resilience & Joe Dispenza’s InfluenceSend us a textWhat if stress wasn’t just “part of the job” but a signal your body is asking for change?In this episode of the Executive Exhale Podcast, I sit down with Jason Munson, known as The Stress Interventionist and a leading consultant at NeuroChange Solutions. Jason shares his powerful story of burning out, discovering the neuroscience behind stress, and using meditation and neuroplasticity to rewire his brain and his life.We dive into:- Why chronic stress corrodes leaders from the inside out (and what it’s really c...
2025-08-2355 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast92 | Are you really fine, or have you just learned to survive stress?Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I open up about what it means to be regulated through stress and how not being regulated can have an impact on your leadership performance. I bring up why so many leaders resist admitting they’re struggling, how identity and ego keep us stuck in the burnout cycle, and what “adapting” to stress is actually doing to your body.If you've been telling yourself, “I’ve gotten used to the pressure,” this is your wake-up call.You’ll learn:✅ Why adaptation i...
2025-08-2015 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast91 | Burnout in Men: The Hidden Struggle No One Wants to Talk AboutSend us a textIn this episode, I’m digging into a kind of burnout we don’t talk about enough; and that is, burnout in men. Not the kind that forces you to stop, but the kind that quietly simmers under the surface. The kind that hides behind high performance, long hours, irritability, and emotional shutdown.As an executive resilience coach, I’ve worked with very high-achieving men who appear to be “doing fine” but are silently running on empty and feeling very dissatisfied with their lives. Burnout in men often goes overlooked...
2025-07-2915 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast90 | From Floor to Freedom: How Rachael Reclaimed Her Life After CollapseSend us a textWhat happens when mindset strategies are no longer enough and the body forces a full stop?In this compelling episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, leadership psychology expert and health coach, Rachael Edmondson-Clarke shares the moment she collapsed in her office and how that experience changed everything. With over two decades of experience supporting senior leaders and Fortune 500 companies, Rachael brings powerful insights into sustainable high performance, burnout recovery, and the courage required to realign with purpose.This conversation explores the warning signs many leaders ignore, the limits of...
2025-07-2231 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast89 | It’s Always Darkest Before Dawn: A Heart-to-Heart ShareSend us a textThis episode is a little different. It's more raw, more real. I’m not here today with a toolkit of strategies or leadership hacks. I’m here to speak from the heart.If you’ve been moving through a heavy season, questioning your path, doubting your choices, or just feeling completely and utterly exhausted, this one’s for you. I’ve been there. More than once. And recently, I found myself back in that space, wrestling with grief, identity shifts, and the pressure to hold it all together.In this short...
2025-07-1513 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast88 | The Myth of Balance, Burnout Prevention & Brave Boundaries with Dr. Denise BrownSend us a textIn this episode of Executive Exhale, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Denise Brown who is a physician, former CEO, and now the self-described “Fairy God Doctor.” With over 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Denise brings a refreshing, no-BS approach to helping women in business avoid the burnout trap before it begins.We talked about her career shifts, the value of taking a pause, and about her journey in the writing of her book The Fairy God Doctor’s Guide to a Good Life. What started as a l...
2025-07-0939 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast87 | The One Ball You Can’t Drop: A Conversation with The Dutch MentorSend us a textIn this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Walter Dusseldorp, also known as The Dutch Mentor. He shared a powerful story that stuck with me. He said life is like juggling six or seven balls, but only one of them is made of glass. That glass ball is your family - but could also represent your health or your well-being. Drop that one, and it shatters. It was a simple but profound reminder of what truly matters, especially when you are leading under pressure.Walter brings deep ex...
2025-06-3035 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast86 | Time Management Won’t Save You — This WillSend us a textIf you’ve ever said, “I just need to manage my time better,” this episode is for you.In today’s session, I’m pulling back the curtain on why time management strategies and productivity hacks aren’t enough to keep burnout at bay, especially for high-achieving leaders. Because the real issue isn’t your schedule… it’s your nervous system.🎯 Take the free Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score to get personalized insight and tools to reset your system: [Insert link here]This isn’t about doing more. It’s...
2025-06-2109 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast85 | The Best Leadership Podcast Episode Ever? (Well, Okay, Maybe Second Best?)Send us a textWhat if being a great leader meant being less essential? In this episode, Jeff Matlow, a 3x entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and creator of The Best Leadership Podcast Ever, helps me unpack why the best leaders make themselves replaceable, how imposter syndrome can actually sharpen your leadership, and what accountability looks like when it’s done right.Whether you’re navigating burnout, new to leadership, or leading at the highest level, this episode delivers perspective-shifting advice, with a few laughs along the way.To connect with or learn more abou...
2025-06-1136 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast84 | Hormone Shifts and Women in the C-Suite: A Candid Talk with Amita SharmaSend us a textIn this episode, I’m joined by Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, for an honest and much-needed conversation about peri-menopause, menopause, hormone shifts, and the impact they have on women in leadership, especially those of us navigating the C-suite or other high-pressure roles.We talk about:✔️ What’s really happening in our bodies during perimenopause and menopause✔️ Why so many women in leadership suffer in silence✔️ How we can better support ourselves, and each other, through this transition✔️ What Amita and NourishDoc are doing to bring culturally sensitive, science-b...
2025-06-0639 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast83 | You Feel Like a Fraud? Good.Send us a textIf you’ve ever felt like a fraud, like you’re just waiting for someone to “find you out,” I want you to know: you’re not alone. And more importantly? That feeling might actually mean you’re exactly where you need to be.In this episode, I’m digging into imposter syndrome, why so many high-performing leaders feel it and how it might actually be a good thing.I’ll share a reframe I recently heard from fellow coach and thought leader, Jeff Matlow from The Best Leadership Podcast Ever, t...
2025-06-0509 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast82 | Burned Out or Just Done? Retire, Pivot, or Push ThroughSend us a textHave you ever whispered to yourself, "I think I'm done"? I have and I know how overwhelming that moment can feel.In this solo episode of The Executive Exhale, I speak directly to the leaders, helpers, and high-achievers who are questioning whether to retire, walk away, change careers, or just find a way to survive the pressure.I share my own story of burnout and recovery, and guide you through the real questions to ask when you're standing at the edge of exhaustion:Is this burnout or misalignment...
2025-05-3016 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast81 | Why We Hesitate to Invest in Ourselves (and How to Move Through the Fear)Send us a textIn this episode, I’m digging into something I see all the time with high-achieving leaders; especially those in healthcare, non-profits, and other helping professions.We’re burned out. We’re exhausted. We know we need support. And yet… we hesitate to invest in ourselves.Maybe you’ve felt that quiet resistance before. You come across a coaching offer, a retreat, or a program that sparks something inside you but then you talk yourself out of it. You wonder if it’s worth the money, if it’s selfish, or if you shou...
2025-05-2616 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast80 | How to Stop Playing Small and Advance Your CareerSend us a textIn this episode of the Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Rosie Zilinskas, a 30-year corporate veteran and women’s leadership advocate. We talk about why so many women feel stuck in their careers and what it really takes to move forward. Rosie shares practical strategies to help you unlock your leadership potential, advocate for yourself, and navigate the challenges of corporate life. If you're a woman in leadership, or aspiring to be, this conversation offers insight and tools to help you take the next step in your career with clarity and conf...
2025-05-2135 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast79 | You're Not Broken. Your Nervous System Needs a Reset.Send us a textAre you a high-performing leader who feels stuck, exhausted, or unfulfilled, even after trying all the "right" fixes like therapy, job changes, or mindfulness practices? You're not alone. In this episode (replay of YouTube content), I share my perspective on why so many accomplished professionals still feel drained and disconnected, and how to begin resetting from the inside out.I also introduce the Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score, a free tool that helps you pinpoint your stress zone and guides you toward your next best step.
2025-05-1511 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast78 | You Can’t Lead Clinical Excellence on a Fried Nervous SystemSend us a textIn this episode, I’m speaking directly to the healthcare leaders who feel like they should have it all together, but inside, they’re running on fumes.If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t focus like you used to or why your patience is thinning, or why you feel tired but wired all the time. It’s not because you’re broken. It’s because your nervous system is over capacity, and no one ever taught you how or supported you to come back to center.In this conv...
2025-05-0810 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast77 | I Had It All—So Why Was I Miserable? A C-Suite Wake-Up CallSend us a textWhat if everything you worked for—the title, the house, the team, the success—left you feeling nothing? In this eye-opening episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I welcome guest Jo Stone, award-winning executive coach and founder of The Balance Institute, to unpack what truly happens when high-achieving women hit the top... and still feel unfulfilled.Jo takes us into the pivotal moment of realization that despite reaching the C-suite, building her dream life, and ticking all the boxes, joy and peace were still out of reach. Together, Jo and...
2025-04-2434 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast76 | Silently Burning Out: Still performing. Secretly struggling.Send us a textIn this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I open up about the reality of executive burnout—how it doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes, it looks like high-functioning chaos: checking all the boxes, leading meetings, and keeping it together on the outside… while slowly unraveling on the inside.I share my own story—how I gained 40-50 pounds, slipped into depression, and kept performing while feeling completely disconnected and exhausted. It’s a version of burnout many high-achievers don’t recognize until it’s taken hold.
2025-04-1111 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast75 | The Ally Mindset: How to Lead with Heart and Still Deliver ResultsSend us a textWhat if success as a leader isn’t just about what you know or do—but about the strength of your relationships?In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Morag Barrett, global leadership expert, founder of SkyeTeam, and author of You, Me, We. Morag has helped over 15,000 leaders in 20+ countries transform how they lead by transforming how they connect.We explore what she calls the connection crisis in today’s workplaces, and how her Ally Mindset framework—built on five powerful practices—can help lea...
2025-04-0847 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast74 | Empathy Isn’t Weak—It’s Your Superpower!Send us a textIs leading with empathy really a weakness or too 'woke'—or is it the smartest strategy we have?In this episode, I challenge the outdated belief that heart-centered leadership is soft or impractical. Drawing from leadership science, personal experience, and coaching insights, I unpack why empathy is a superpower and why leading with heart is a competitive advantage in a world that often feels cold and isolating. You'll learn:Where the “soft leadership” myth comes fromResearch-backed evidence on the power of empathy in leadershipHow to bring more heart into yo...
2025-04-0409 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast73 | Resilient Leadership: Building Trust & Preventing Burnout with Dr. Barb ThompsonSend us a textIn this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Barb Thompson—a board-certified organizational and business consulting psychologist and former U.S. Army operational psychologist.Barb shared powerful insights from her leadership journey and military experience, and we dug into what truly drives high-performing teams. We talked about the importance of trust, transparency, vulnerability in leadership, and why those qualities matter more than ever.We also explored:✅ What it takes to build trust on a team and why it's foun...
2025-04-0231 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast72 | Decision Fatigue and the Power of Simplifying Your LifeSend us a textIn this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, we’re exploring the sneaky energy drain that’s hitting so many leaders hard right now — decision fatigue.From choosing what to wear to making complex leadership calls, your brain is working overtime, but it doesn’t have to. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of decision fatigue and get real-world strategies for reducing your mental load and protecting your focus and well-being.✨ Inside this episode:What decision fatigue is and why it mattersHow to reclaim your time an...
2025-03-2717 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast71 | Overwhelmed? Fix Your Mindset, Fix Your BusinessSend us a textIn this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, we explore why mindset is the foundation of both business success and personal wellness. You can have the best tools and strategies, but if your mindset isn’t aligned, stress and overwhelm will take over—making it nearly impossible to create a thriving, sustainable business. Our guest, Eric, shares how getting your brain right, setting clear goals, and structuring your business effectively can not only enhance performance but also reduce stress and improve overall well-being.Looking for ways to streamline and systematize your work...
2025-03-2439 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast70 | Finding Joy & Self-Discovery Through Art Journaling with Susan HensleySend us a textIn this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, Tammy welcomes Susan Hensley, a transformational coach, speaker, and author, who shares her journey from corporate executive to art journaling advocate. Susan discovered art journaling as a creative escape during burnout, and it quickly became a powerful tool for self-discovery and emotional processing.Together, Tammy and Susan explore how leaders and executives can use art journaling to process emotions, gain clarity, and reconnect with their inner creativity. Susan shares practical exercises, including a three-minute music-led drawing practice, to help break through mental barriers...
2025-03-1843 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast69 | Narcissistic Boss? Take Your Power Back!Send us a textAre you dealing with a narcissistic leader at work? Struggling with gaslighting, manipulation, and power plays? In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I share my personal experience navigating narcissistic leadership—both in the workplace and in my own life. We’ll break down the traits of narcissistic bosses, expose their tactics, and, most importantly, give you the strategies to outmaneuver them. From setting boundaries to managing up and knowing when to walk away, this episode is packed with practical tools to help you reclaim your power. Let’s dive in.Supp...
2025-03-1121 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast68 | Overcoming Overwhelm: Moving Beyond the FreezeSend us a textIn this episode of Executive Exhale, host Tammy discusses the challenges of overcoming overwhelm and maintaining mental health during difficult times. Tammy shares her personal experiences with anxiety and overwhelm, particularly in light of current geopolitical tensions and financial strains. She emphasizes that feeling overwhelmed is a common experience, especially for empathetic leaders. The episode provides practical strategies for managing overwhelm, including breaking tasks into smaller steps, limiting negative news consumption, prioritizing joy, and maintaining positive connections. Tammy stresses the importance of self-care and creating a sustainable life despite external chaos. The discussion...
2025-02-2715 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast67 | Navigating Triggers with IntegritySend us a textWelcome back to The Executive Exhale podcast. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that many of us have faced—those moments when we feel triggered by a comment, a statement, or a situation that doesn’t sit right with us. Whether it's bias, offensive remarks, or just a response that hits too close to home, how do we find the courage to challenge without letting our emotions take over?I’m sharing some personal reflections today, including a mistake I made in a recent conversation where I let myse...
2025-02-1410 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast66 | 5 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Executive RoleSend us a textIn this episode of The Executive Exhale podcast, I’m diving into five key signs that might mean it’s time to rethink your career path. I know this struggle firsthand—I had a six-figure executive role, but deep down, I felt completely misaligned. On paper, everything looked great, but inside, I knew something was off.I’ll walk you through the five biggest red flags: feeling disconnected from your mission or that of who you work with, noticing how stress is impacting your health and wellness, feeling stagnant, staying in your rol...
2025-02-0415 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast65 | Leading Through Stress: Protecting Your Well-BeingSend us a textIn this episode of The Executive Exhale podcast, host Tammy interviews Andrew O'Brien, founder of The Mindblowing Coach, about stress management and burnout. Andrew shares his personal journey of overcoming burnout and developing a science-based approach to stress mastery. With 25+ years of experience and multiple certifications, Andrew discusses the impact of chronic stress on individuals and organizations. He introduces his 'O'Brien 10' framework, which consists of 10 domains for optimizing well-being. The conversation covers the biological aspects of stress response, the importance of self-compassion, and practical strategies for managing stress. Andrew emphasizes that both...
2025-01-2750 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast64 | Leading with Impact: Turning Challenges into OpportunitiesSend us a textIn this episode of The Executive Exhale podcast, host Tammy interviews Carly Pepin, an international speaker and consultant specializing in leadership and business growth through human behavior principles. Carly shares her journey of overcoming challenges, insights on viewing obstacles as opportunities, and strategies for aligning business success with personal fulfillment.The conversation dives into leadership wellness, managing business challenges, and creating impact while staying true to your values. Carly also shares success stories of clients who transformed their businesses and lives by aligning with their vision. Don’t miss this insightful di...
2025-01-2142 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast63 | Leadership Wellness Reimagined: A Conversation with Kim WilsonSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast, where we pause, exhale, and explore strategies for reclaiming your well-being as a leader. In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Kim Wilson, the CEO of the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce. Kim and I go way back to high school, and we’re reconnecting today to discuss leadership, wellness, and community advocacy. Kim shares her journey from high school to becoming a powerful advocate for local businesses in Moncton, New Brunswick. She offers valuable insights on the importance of bala...
2024-12-1945 min
Authentic Tea - Mindful Career Change for DoctorsMedical leadership with mindfulness, intention and humanity with Tammy Delaney-Plugowsky- Episode 55In this conversation, Dr. Rachel Beanland interviews Tammy Delaney-Plugowsky, a retired critical care nurse turned executive wellness coach, who shares her journey through burnout and her transition into coaching. Tammy discusses her extensive career in public health, the impact of burnout on her health and career, and her path to rediscovering wellness. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's true self and explores various therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness and breathwork, to aid in recovery. The conversation highlights the significance of personal growth and resilience in the face of challenges.TakeawaysTammy experienced significant burnout...
2024-12-1141 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast62 | The Charisma Edge: Resilience, Leadership, and Wellness with Richard ReidSend us a textThis podcast episode features Richard Reid, an organizational psychologist and strategic consultant with over 20 years of experience in driving organizational change and enhancing corporate wellbeing. Richard discusses his career journey, the importance of charisma in leadership, and strategies for building resilience and maintaining wellness in high-pressure executive roles. He emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, and psychological safety in diverse workplaces. Richard also shares insights on mindfulness, trauma-informed leadership, and the power of self-reflection in personal and professional growth. The conversation touches on the challenges of burnout, the importance o...
2024-12-0328 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast61 | The Power of Our Voice: with Dr. Bahareh AmidiSend us a textThis podcast episode features Dr. Bahareh Amidi, affectionately called the "Spiritual Poetess of Light," in a profound conversation with host Tammy about the transformative power of words and voice. Dr. Amidi, a poetry therapist with a PhD in educational psychology, unveils her Healing Through Words framework, which invites individuals to connect deeply with their inner selves through the written and spoken word. She shares how a blank page becomes a powerful portal for heart and soul expression, enabling people to find clarity, healing, and transformation.Dr. Amidi draws from her experiences...
2024-11-2639 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast60 | Well Leaders Are Great Leaders: Unlocking the ROI of Wellness in LeadershipSend us a textIn this episode, we explore the powerful connection between wellness and leadership success. Discover how prioritizing your well-being can sharpen your focus, elevate your performance, and help you achieve true work-life balance. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of leadership or wondered how to create a sustainable path to success, this episode is for you. Tune in for actionable tips and quick wellness wins to help you thrive both professionally and personally.Ready to unlock your potential? Let’s start building the foundation for the unsto...
2024-11-2214 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast59 | The Keys to Successful Leadership with Ian MacLeodSend us a textThis podcast episode features a conversation between host Tammy and guest Ian McLeod, focusing on leadership, wellness, and personal development. Ian, with 15 years of management experience in a large nonprofit organization, shares insights on leadership challenges, stress management, and the importance of understanding human psychology in leadership roles. We cover a variety of topics including the significance of active listening, building trust in organizations, and the role of women in leadership. Ian emphasizes the importance of aligning activities with common vision and values, and the need for open dialogue and active...
2024-11-1353 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast58 | Why Should YOU Attend an Executive Wellness Retreat?Send us a textAs an executive coach, I am seeing negative trends and patterns in the areas of leadership wellness. High-performing executives struggle to integrate work pressures and daily demands with their mental and physical health. This results in executives dealing with the impacts of chronic and intense stress, fatigue, or, worse yet, complete burnout. Wellness retreats offer a restorative experience that rejuvenates the mind and body and renews leadership capabilities. Some say it's just a luxury, not a necessity. Others think they're purely about relaxation or that taking time off will reduce productivity. In...
2024-11-0815 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast57 | Growing the Leaders of Tomorrow with David MartinekSend us a textIn this episode, I chat with David Martinek. David is a communications and marketing professional for over 30 years. He has worked with all manor of organizations, from for profit billion-dollar tech giants to non-profits and public service organizations. He is a people person who is passionate about growing tomorrow's leaders and being a mentor. We talk about the power of emotional intelligence, the notion of imposter syndrome, how building a community helps with the feelings of isolation as a leader and the mentoring of young leaders to be tomorrow's professionals! If y...
2024-11-0853 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast56 | Life and Leadership Lessons with Mike PhillipsSend us a textIn this episode, we explore a powerful blend of leadership, life lessons, and wellness essentials with our guest, Mike Phillips. Tune in as we discuss the journey from youth coaching to senior leader mentorship, unveiling lessons learned along the way about influence, boundaries, and balancing high performance with personal wellness. We dive into the importance of prioritizing people, managing overwhelm, and developing a strong personal "why" for lasting success in leadership and life.Key topics covered:Building your “Leadership Toolkit” through vision and purposeEssential life lessons on setting boundaries and sayi...
2024-10-3048 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast55 | Connect, Transform and Thrive: Unlock Your Inner Potential for Lasting ChangeSend us a textTurns out that anything and everything your heart desires is an inside job! In this episode, I speak with Max Latimer, a coach/consultant who is also a heart-led creator in his life. His journey is bringing him to a place where he can help high-achieving humans who have lost themselves in the pursuit of more and to reconnect to and learn to trust in their inner knowing so that they can create and live a deeply connected life! We go over the value of raising your awareness around your negative self-talk, how...
2024-10-2649 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast54 | HeartBreath™: What is it and Why Should Leaders Consider It?Send us a textIn this episode, I speak with special guest Loretta Cella. Loretta is a friend, colleague, alma mater, mentor and the curator of her trademarked HeartBreath™ modality. She explains how her lifetime of human services and leadership development work led her to create this transformational modality rooted in heart-centric and neurosciences. HeartBreath™ is a powerful practice that connects breathwork with heart-centered mindfulness and connection to self. Discover why this approach is a game-changer for leaders who want to reduce stress, build resilience, and lead with greater clarity and emotional balance.To connect with...
2024-10-1540 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast53 | When did the word "wellness' become the new "woo-woo"?Send us a textIn this episode, I tackle the topic of why investing in wellness in leadership gets a bad rap. This is a result of a conversation I had recently with a fellow coach around the wording of some marketing material...and I wanted to share why I think we really need to start shifting the narrative around wellness support in leadership. We need to demystify the notion of wellness and use the mounting evidence of why this is so foundational to individual and organizational success. Dr Neha Sangwan can be found at h...
2024-10-0718 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast52 | Leadership Mindfulness and Meditation for the Busy ExecutiveSend us a textWelcome the The Executive Exhale Podcast!Mindfulness and Meditation does not have to take up a ton of time or effort, but the results of doing these things, even in less than 5 minutes can be immense! In this episode, I talk about the benefits and provide a number of options for you to try in your daily practice! Even for the busy leader, I promise there is SOMETHING in here for everyone! Support the showCurious about working with me? Book a confidential call and l...
2024-10-0215 min
Million Dollar Flip Flops55 | This Simple Body Hack Could Change Your Entire Day: Conscious Breathwork with Tammy Delaney PlugowskyIn this episode, Rodric speaks with Tammy Delany-Plugowsky - CEO of On The Level Leadership Consulting - about her work helping clients who have achieved success but feel like ‘something’s off’; you may be struggling internally or feel you have ‘grown your career into a corner.’ But it’s hard to get clarity and focus when you’re in that headspace. Tammy talks about the science and the benefits of conscious breathwork as a practical method for managing anxieties and connecting with who you are at your core. Tammy describes herself as someone who struggles with...
2024-06-1821 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast51 | Is Your Childhood Derailing Your Career?Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. This week, I explore the connection between career challenges and childhood experiences, such as trauma. In fact, many studies and articles have been written about the link between childhood trauma and the derailing of your career or leadership potential. I go over some signals that your childhood may be spilling over into your career and start the dialogue on how to begin the healing process to shift both y...
2024-02-2114 min
Coaching Business Spotlight - A Big Conversation of Soul and StrategyTammy Delaney-Plugowsky - Heart-Centered Holistic Coaching | Ep #12In this episode, we explore the synergy of soul-driven strategies and business savvy in coaching. Kat and her guest, Tammy Delaney-Plugowsky, share their insights into integrating various modalities like acupuncture, relationship coaching, and business training into a coaching practice, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to personal and professional growth. With her extensive background in healthcare, leadership, and emergency management, Tammy discusses her transition into coaching, focusing on empowering women leaders through confidence-building, balance, and the innovative use of breathwork and heart-centered coaching techniques.In this episode, Kat and Tammy talk about:The value of...
2024-02-1530 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast50 | How to maintain work life balance in remote work (Audio of YT Video)Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore how to maintain work life balance in remote work. Working from home, especially since COVID/2020, has meant the blurring of boundaries and lines between work and our home lives. Maintaining that balance while being a remote worker has been challenging and caused a number of issues for employees. I wanted to share the things that I know work for me as I work o...
2023-10-2912 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast49 | The 5 Habits that Kill Your Leadership AuthoritySend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. This week, I explore the connection between career challenges and childhood experiences, such as trauma. In fact, many studies and articles have been written about the link between childhood trauma and the derailing of your career or leadership potential. I go over some signals that your childhood may be spilling over into your career and start the dialogue on how to begin the healing process to shift both y...
2023-09-2106 min
Juggling Joy With Karen Jane DeWitt9. Climbing Out Of Postpartum Depression: Tammy Delaney-PlugowskyIn this episode of Juggling Joy, host Karen Jane DeWitt sits down with coach and consultant Tammy Delaney-Plugowsky. After giving birth to 3 babies in less than 2 years, Tammy found her self with a desperate choice to make: listen to the lie of PPD and run away from it all, or find a way to climb out of the darkness. She talks about finding healing and joy through writing a book about her postpartum experience, and gives advice to new mothers who are struggling to juggle it all.
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2023-08-0355 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast48 | Has your trust been betrayed at work?Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, we tackle organizational betrayal where your trust has been betrayed at work. Organizational betrayal is toxic and erodes the trust and confidence you have in your organization. I share some thoughts on how to deal with this should you be a victim in your workplace.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DO...
2023-08-0209 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast47 | Thrive through Self-AdvocacySend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, we are going over how to thrive in your career through self advocacy! There are 3 main things to consider when looking to self advocate. If you want to lead effectively and grow your career, you will have to learn, and get comfortable, being your own self-advocate.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . ...
2023-07-1407 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast46 | Diversity and Leadership with Guest Ian MacLead of Gro-Up LeadershipSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I am sharing a podcast conversation on the topic of diversity and leadership - specifically, the value of diversity in organizations and how important the leadership is in continuing this conversation. This can be a sensitive subject for some but this week, Ian MacLeod from Gro-Up Leadership joins me to discuss the values and the challenges of encouraging diversity in organizations.For more i...
2023-06-3041 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast45 | Feeling Stuck in Your Career?Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. If you are feeling stuck in your career, this video is for you. I go over a few simple things that you can do to start moving forward to make that career change or start planning your exit. Feeling stuck in our career is never fun, and it is not always easy getting unstuck. However, in this video, I share some thoughts on the steps I started taking b...
2023-05-1713 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast44 | Feeling like a fraud? Listen UpSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. Are you feeling like a fraud and a failure as a leader? The truth is that many very successful leaders often experience this feeling - especially when times are challenging and there are competing priorities. As a leader, it is important to recognize the imposter that creeps in and to find ways of coping with imposter syndrome. In this video, I help tackle this issue with some concrete s...
2023-05-0413 min
The Executive Exhale Podcast43 | Empowering Entrepreneurs with Rodric LenhartSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. This week's episode is a podcast edition. I interview, Rodric Lenhart, a Michigan-born leader, personal development coach, author, volunteer, fundraiser and as he claims, “all around nice fella”.Rodric is a business leader who has built several million dollar businesses and is in the process of publishing his new book called "The Happiness Intersection'.On this podcast we discuss a number of things, inspiring leade...
2023-04-2736 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast42 | Afraid of Success? Maybe it's Poppy Syndrome!Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. Has success caused more trouble for you? Maybe you have tall poppy syndrome. In fact, a recent study showed that well over 85% of women experienced tall poppy syndrome over the course of their life. In this video, I share what tall poppy syndrome is and provide some thoughts around how to manage it. You cannot control other's behaviours however there are ways to manage being the tall poppy i...
2023-04-1909 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast41 | How to retain good employees?Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore how to keep good employees from leaving your workplace. Keeping good employees comes down to a few simple things that we, as leaders, can do!For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/instant-calm/ If you are struggling with stress, burnout, or...
2023-04-0308 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast40 | Breaking Bias in the WorkplaceSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. This week is all about breaking bias in the workplace! While putting supportive measures is an important step - I think we are asking and focusing on the wrong things. To break bias in the workplace, we need to assert different outcomes and have a different conversation with our male counterparts.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.c...
2023-03-2106 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast39 | Handling Hard Decisions as a LeaderSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore how to handle hard leadership decisions. Every manager and leader has to deal with this and this is meant to help you support you through these hard decisions.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/instant-calm/ If you are struggling wit...
2023-03-1011 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast38 | Have the Courage to Care as a LeaderSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore how important it is to have the courage to care as a leader in the workplace. It is a vital component of leadership and the 5th principle of The Leadership Challenge of Kouzes & Posner. #leadershipFor more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/in...
2023-02-1507 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast37| Leadership Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King JrSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore the top 5 Leadership Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. He taught us to love, respect, stand up, lean in to our voices, etc. I wanted to pay honour to this historical figure as the U.S. observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day.References to Video Clips used this week: @democracynow: https://youtube.com/watch?v=CBm48Scju9E&si=E...
2023-01-1609 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast36 | Your Saboteurs and Your SuccessSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. Understanding your saboteurs and how they can understand your success - or derailment to success - is an important factor in pushing through those times when they pop up. I have battled my own challenges with my saboteurs and it is in understanding how to recognize them, how to manage them and push past them that has enabled me to succeed - especially when taking on a new c...
2023-01-1013 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast35 | Leadership Empathy Always Leads to SuccessSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. Leadership empathy always leads to success in an organization. Some thoughts on this topic in this episode.#success #leadership #leadershipsuccess #empathy #empatheticleadershipContent Link to Blumenthal video: https://youtu.be/ZHF99r0S95Y For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/instant-calm/ If you...
2022-12-1405 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast34 | Planning for Success in the Year Ahead!Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership' for the 2023 season. The content still rings true for anyone looking to achieve success in the year to come! There are two things you need to have in good supply to achieve success in 2023 - this week, I share those two things and encourage you to look beyond goals.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . ...
2022-11-3006 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast33 | Disney Leadership LessonsSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. Well, Iger has returned and there are some Disney leadership lessons as a result. Let's dive in. #disney #provostparkpass #leadership Influencer mentioned in the video: @provostparkpass - https://www.youtube.com/@provostparkpass For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/instant-calm/ If you are struggling with stre...
2022-11-2509 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast32 | Leadership Lessons From BrazilSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. This week - I explore leadership lessons from Brazil. Specifically, the recent elections in Brazil had be curious about their views on leadership and whether there were lessons to be gleaned from Brazil's leadership race and experience. #leadership #leadershiplessons #greatleadership #leadershipdevelopmentFor more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.co...
2022-11-0804 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast31 | The Toxic Triangle - Roots of Toxic LeadershipSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. Ever wonder what the causes of toxic leadership are? Turns out - it is more than just the leader - in this week's content, I cover the notion of the Toxic Triangle and discuss how organizational followers and environment may, in fact, be contributing to the toxicity.Article referenced in podcast: Padilla, A., Hogan, R., Kaiser, R.B. (2007). The toxic triangle: Destructive leaders, susceptible fo...
2022-11-0110 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast30 | Signs of Burnout and How to Deal With It?Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I go over the signs of burnout and share some strategies on how to deal with it. #burnout #strategies #leadership #leadershipburnoutArticle referenced in episode: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/instant-calm/ If...
2022-10-2515 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast29 | When to Fire a LeaderSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, we are discussing how to know when you may need to fire a leader. There are tell-tale signs of when a leader has to go - in this video I will explore those signs and how to let them go.#leadership #leadershipskillsVideo Reference: The Most Toxic Person In The Workplace – by Simon Sinek https://youtu.be/ljLlpOAGRsQFor mor...
2022-10-1811 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast28 | Where does leadership start?Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. Do you ever wonder, where does leadership start? The key is in your personal leadership and in how you show up. There are ways to grow your personal leadership. This week, I share 5 ways in which you can do just that.Royal Roads University MA Leadership program link: https://www.royalroads.ca/programs/master-arts-leadershipFor more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale I...
2022-10-1107 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast27 | Overcoming the Feelings of ImpatienceSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. If you are dealing with Impatience, let me say "I HEAR YOU" as I am also struggling with impatience in attaining my goals that I set out for myself. I am learning to deal with this impatience and thought I would share some tricks and tips that are starting to work for me in helping you deal with your impatience levels! For more information on the ser...
2022-10-0411 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast26 | How to Recover from a Bad DecisionSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore how you can recover from a bad decision. We all make them and bad decisions are not always 'bad' decisions - there are often good reasons why you made the decision you made. This week, I explore the natural response to what we perceive as bad decisions and how to start to recover your mindset from that.For more information on t...
2022-09-2710 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast25 | Quiet Quitting? Or a Workplace Revolution?Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. Everyone is talking about quiet quitting. We have to change the language and this week, I discuss how to lead in this workplace revolution that we are in the midst of at this moment in time. Since COVID, our workplace has changed and leadership will have to take more innovative approaches to handling the effects of the great resignation and talent war we are seeing.For m...
2022-09-2013 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast24 | Want to lead? It's All About WHO you Are NOT What You Bring!Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore whether you have what it takes to be a leader? The hint: it's not what you bring to the table rather WHO you are at the table. Knowing what it takes - or who it takes - to be a good leader is important. Thanks to two of my favourite gurus, Oprah Winfrey and Rory Vaden, I share some thoughts on things they s...
2022-09-0614 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast23 | Why Organizations are Losing the Talent Management War!Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore why organizations are losing the talent management war! It comes down to 3 main factors and I explore them this week to help current management adjust and pivot to ensure that they win the war on talent management/maintenance.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: ht...
2022-08-3015 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast22 | Leading Beyond a Lack of MotivationSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore how to lead a team through a lack of motivation at work. There are many ways to help your team - I share three things that helped me when I had issues with this as a leader in my organization. I also share what NOT to do as a leader as they may ADD to the demotivation factors that are already at play. ...
2022-08-2309 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast21 | Is your leadership causing absenteeism??Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. There is a link between leadership and sick employees. Absenteeism can be directly - and indirectly related to leadership or poor leadership practices. Not embracing positive leadership behaviours will affect the absentee rates and leaders will see employees call in sick more often when they are not happy or engaged.Article mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3693828/# ***********************************For m...
2022-08-1615 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast20 | Succeeding in Leadership: Women's EditionSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I provide 5 tips on how to succeed in leadership: women's edition. As women, we face a number of challenges as leaders. As I grew in my leadership, I learned a few lessons and want to share those thoughts with other women to help encourage them to succeed in their way as leaders. This week's women's edition is meant to help provide information and tips to h...
2022-08-1022 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast19 | I Quit my 9 to 5 Executive CareerSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I go over how and why I quit my 9 to 5 executive career to pursue my dream of being my own boss and helping others grow as leaders. Do I regret quitting my 9 to 5? Do I have tips for you if you are thinking of leaving your 9 to 5? Tune in to hear all about it!For more information on the services offered at Executive E...
2022-07-2613 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast18 | How to Develop Your EmployeesSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I tackle the subject of how to develop your employees. As leaders/managers, it is important to work with your employees to find ways of helping them grow and develop so that they can advance in their careers.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.co...
2022-07-2010 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast17 | Key Principles in Developing a Coaching CultureSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I examine the issue of leading the development of a coaching culture within our organizations. Specifically, what the key principles of a coaching culture are, why this may be of interest to your organization and how to start leading the development of a coaching culture.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DO...
2022-07-1316 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast16 | When Leadership is HardSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore what to do when leadership is hard. Leading people can be hard to do and especially when our leadership is tested in difficult times or when we are experiencing hard situations.Explicit Warning: Minor curse words used occasionally. No other offensive material in podcast.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to w...
2022-07-0610 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast15 | Your Leadership Creates Ripple EffectsSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. Every person can have a Leadership Ripple Effect. In this week's episode, I explore how previous leaders brought on ripple effects in my life and how as leaders, we can propel others through our leadership behaviours that can stimulate ripple effects in their lives.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation he...
2022-06-2212 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast14 | Leadership is Relational NOT PositionalSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore how leadership is a relationship and how important it is to enter leadership as a relationship and not a position. For more info on how On the Level Leadership can help you, see links below. For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/ins...
2022-06-1413 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast13 | Dealing with Resistance to Change ManagementSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I bring attention to the issue of change resistance. Specifically, I bring in the notion of reframing the notion of change management to more of a change leadership lens. Change management has more forceful overtones while change leadership is at the heart of any real change initiative.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . ...
2022-06-0720 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast12 | Overcoming the Stress of Starting Something NewSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore some steps in overcoming the stress of starting something new in your life. Starting something new can cause fear to rear its ugly head. I share 4 concepts/ideas on how to start re-framing the fear and moving forward.EXPLICIT WARNING: Scant use of curse words in episode. No other vulgar material used. For more information on the ser...
2022-05-1710 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast11 | Dealing with Overwhelm or BurnoutSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I look at how to deal with leader overwhelm and burnout situations. Specifically, I had to learn to deal with my own leadership feelings of overwhelm and have successfully begun the healing process using these tips.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/instant-calm/
2022-05-1016 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast10 | What is the vision for your career?Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore the notion of creating a vision statement for your career and how it can help you grow your career. Having vision is a key component to helping you identify the path/road to career growth. Having vision helps you to see the end result that you are seeking in your career.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale I...
2022-05-0312 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast9 | Leading Difficult Conversations at WorkSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I discuss the how to lead difficult conversations with our direct reports or team members. This can be a difficult thing to do, especially for new leaders, but an important piece to develop as you grow in your leadership communication skills.EXPLICIT WARNING: use of a few curse words - no other offensive content is present. For more information on...
2022-04-2614 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast8 | How Leadership Has ChangedSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I discuss how I have found that the art of Leadership has changed over my career. Embracing these changes in leadership and knowing how to continue nurturing these changes will be key to a successful leadership career.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/in...
2022-04-0512 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast7 | Is Authentic Leadership Overhyped? (YouTube REPLAY)Send us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. THIS IS A REPLAY OF A PREVIOUSLY RELEASED YOUTUBE VIDEO. Please see link below if you want to watch the video rather than listen. In this episode, I ask the question "is authentic leadership overhyped or over valued"? I was wondering about this after some conversation with a colleague who claimed that the use of the word 'authentic' bothered her as it has been overused. I wa...
2022-04-0113 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast6 | How to Recover from an Outburst as a LeaderSend us a textEXPLICIT warning: Use of curse words only. Contains no additional inappropriate content or suggestions. Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I discuss the recent Oscar events in the context of how we can rebuild the trust in our leadership after we have had an outburst or a lapse in behavioural judgement. The effort to rebuild our leadership can be difficult after we have lost our cool or af...
2022-03-2910 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast5 | Leading Through Difficult TimesSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I discuss key behaviours that you need to help you to lead your team in difficult times. The world has been a bit difficult to handle of late and this can cause stress on leaders and create difficult times for their teams/staff. I share thoughts on how to help your team get through those difficult times. For more information on the services of...
2022-03-1514 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast4 | The 7 Common Mistakes Made by New LeadersSend us a text Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I discuss the 7 most common mistakes made by new leaders when they assume new leadership positions. These mistakes or challenges are at times, unavoidable - however, when new leaders figure out how to navigate through these mistakes, they can achieve great success in their new leadership roles.For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com .
2022-03-0818 minThe Executive Exhale Podcast3 | How to Encourage the Heart in LeadershipSend us a textWelcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is an excerpt from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. On this Valentine's Day, I discuss the concept of how to encourage the heart in your leadership and why it is so important!!For more information on the services offered at Executive Exhale Inc., go to www.executiveexhale.com . DOWNLOAD your FREE meditation here: https://executiveexhale.com/instant-calm/ If you are struggling with stress, burnout, or a sense of chaos in your lif...
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