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Leaders Pathway 🛑 The Accountability Conversation You're AvoidingEpisode 4 of Accountability in Action If you’ve ever quietly corrected a mistake, rewritten an email, or patched a problem your team should have handled… this episode is going to hit home (in the best way). Because here’s the truth most leaders never say out loud: 👉 Fixing the work doesn’t fix the pattern. And every time you step in, your team steps back. In this episode, Velma pulls back the curtain on the real reason accountability stalls—and why even the strongest, kindest leaders accidentally create dependency without realizing it. You’ll hear...

2025-12-2617 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 11 — The Gift of Generosity: Small Acts, Big ImpactToday, we unwrap Generosity — not just giving things, but giving presence, encouragement, and compassion. It's about sharing time, wisdom, and encouragement to amplify results. You’ll hear why generosity makes leaders magnetic and why it always returns multiplied. Like tossing seashells across a Bahamian beach and watching ripples spread, your small actions create big impact. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift delivered straight to your inbox — plus weekly inspiration to rise higher in leadership, life, and purpose. 🌴 Take it further...

2025-12-2405 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 10 — The Gift of Wonder: Reawakening Curiosity and AweToday’s gift is Wonder — the curiosity, awe, and open-heartedness that makes life feel magical again. It's about seeing your world, team, and work with fresh eyes. In this episode, I’ll help you see your life, your work, and your future through a fresh, inspired lens. Picture snorkeling in clear Bahamian waters, discovering hidden treasures below the surface. Curiosity fuels growth and engagement in every area of leadership. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift delivered straight to your inbox — plu...

2025-12-2306 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 9 — The Gift of Forgiveness: Letting Go to Move ForwardToday we unwrap Forgiveness — the gift that frees you more than anyone else. Forgiveness — releasing mistakes, regrets, and frustration so your team and you can move forward. This episode will help you release the weight that’s been slowing you down and step into the new year with a lighter heart. Like tossing a driftwood log into the Bahamian surf, letting go is freeing and powerful. Lead without carrying unnecessary weight. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift delivered straight to your inbox — plu...

2025-12-2205 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 8 — The Gift of Patience: Lead with Calm, Not RushToday’s gift is Patience — the steady strength that helps you grow, wait, and trust your own timing. It's the ability to stay present, steady, and composed. In this episode, you’ll hear how patience shapes leaders and transforms outcomes (especially when everything feels urgent). Imagine watching the tide ebb and flow in the Bahamas, learning that timing is everything. That same patience translates into leadership that’s deliberate, clear, and empowering. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift delivered straight to your inbox —...

2025-12-2106 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 7 — The Gift of Kindness: Quiet Strength That Inspires TeamsToday we unwrap Kindness — simple, powerful, and deeply transformative. It's the quiet strength that uplifts your team and leaves a ripple effect. Kindness doesn’t make you weak; it makes you unforgettable. You’ll hear how small actions can shift entire cultures — at home and at work. Picture a gentle Bahamian breeze brushing palms as you pause to recognize someone’s effort. That’s leadership that inspires, not pressures. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift delivered straight to your inbox — plus weekly inspiration t...

2025-12-2006 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 6 — The Gift of Gratitude: Recharge Your Leadership EnergyToday’s gift is Gratitude — the perspective-shifting, heart-opening practice that changes everything it touches. Gratitude — it's a recharge button for your heart and leadership. I’ll share a heartwarming island story that proves gratitude can soften the hardest moments and strengthen your leadership. Imagine sipping a tropical coconut water, feeling the sun, and letting a wave of thanks wash over you. Recognizing small wins and contributions transforms stress into motivation. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift delivered straight to your inbox — plus weekly ins...

2025-12-1905 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 5 — The Gift of Faith: Walking Through the UnknownToday we unwrap Faith — the gift that strengthens you when the path gets foggy and you can’t see what’s next. It's about trusting your instincts, your team, and the bigger picture. In this episode, I’ll share why faith is not just a feeling… it’s a decision to believe there is more for you. Picture walking barefoot on a quiet Bahamian shore, not knowing what’s around the bend, but trusting the tide and your own rhythm. That’s faith for your leadership journey. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s...

2025-12-1805 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 4 — The Gift of Courage: Taking Bold Steps in LeadershipToday’s gift is Courage — the kind that rises when you decide to stop shrinking and finally step forward. It's the lift that pushes you past fear and hesitation. I’ll share how courage works quietly behind the scenes and shows up loud when you need it the most. Like diving off a dock into warm Bahamian waters, courage gives you momentum and freedom. Today, we explore how to take bold steps without losing your center or your sense of joy. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get ea...

2025-12-1705 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 3 — The Gift of Peace: Finding Calm When Your World Gets LoudToday, we unwrap the Gift of Peace — the calm confidence that settles your mind like the ocean at low tide. If your world feels noisy, rushed, or heavy, let this episode help you breathe again and remember what it feels like to move through life from a grounded place. Leadership can be chaotic — tasks, expectations, and tough conversations swirl around like a storm. But peace? Peace is your anchor. Imagine the calm of a Bahamian lagoon, the water glassy and still, reminding you that grounded leaders create calm teams. That's peace.

2025-12-1605 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 2 — The Gift of Joy: Reclaim Light and LaughterToday’s episode is all about Joy — the kind that bubbles up, lifts your shoulders, and reminds you that life is meant to be lived, not just managed. It's the kind that sneaks in between meetings, deadlines, and emails and reminds you why you lead in the first place. In true island style, we’re talking about the joy that shows up in small moments, simple pleasures, and the places we least expect. Get ready to smile (and maybe laugh out loud). Imagine a gentle Bahamian breeze, the sun warming your shoulders, and laught...

2025-12-1504 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 Day 1 — The Gift of Hope: When You Need a Fresh StartWelcome to Day 1 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today, we unwrap hope — the spark that reminds us that no matter how messy the year gets, there’s always a fresh start waiting. It's your quiet spark that whispers, “You’re not finished yet.” In this episode, I’ll share a story from my Bahamian roots about how even the smallest glimmer of hope can lift you out of the deepest doubt and light the path toward what’s next. If you’ve been feeling stuck, tired, or unsure of your next step… this gift is your fresh breez...

2025-12-1405 min

Leaders Pathway 🎁 12 Gifts for a Meaningful Life: A Holiday Teaser from VelmaWelcome to Day 1 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days with Velma! 🎁 In this special holiday teaser, I’m sharing the first of 12 gifts designed to inspire, uplift, and guide you toward a more meaningful life. Each day, you’ll receive a short story, reflection, or insight to help you lead with heart, live with purpose, and embrace the possibilities of the season. Whether you’re listening at home, at work, or on the go, these gifts are meant to fill your heart and spark action toward your best self. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s L...

2025-12-1006 min

Leaders Pathway 🛑 Why Your Team Isn’t Owning the WorkEver feel like your team keeps dropping half-finished work at your feet… then staring at you like your dog does when it wants you to throw the slobbery toy again? If so, friend—you’re in the right episode. In Part 3 of our Accountability in Action series, we’re digging into the real reason your team won’t take ownership… and why it’s not because they’re lazy, uninterested, or incapable. In fact, most employees simply haven’t been taught how to own their work—and leaders are often unintentionally training them not to. In this episod...

2025-12-0211 min

Leaders Pathway 🛑 Stop Doing Their Work: Build Team AccountabilityAre you secretly doing your team’s job? 👀 If you’re drowning in late nights, fixing mistakes you didn’t make, and carrying the weight of everyone’s workload… this episode is your rescue rope — and guess what? You’re not the one grabbing it anymore. Today, we’re exposing the real reason accountability keeps slipping through your team’s fingers — and how your good intentions might be teaching them not to own their work. Ouch, right? You’ll learn: ✔ The #1 leadership habit that kills ownership ✔ How to stop rescuing and start coaching

2025-11-2012 min

Leaders Pathway 🛑 Stop Wasting Time: How to Set Expectations Your Team Will Actually MeetEver feel like you spend more time chasing your team than actually leading them? You set deadlines, give instructions, follow up… and still end up doing the work yourself. Frustrating, right? In this episode of Leaders Pathway, we are kicking off the Accountability in Action series where I show you how to set expectations that actually get met—without nagging, micromanaging, or quietly picking up the pieces late at night. You’ll learn practical, actionable strategies to: Define “done” so your team knows exactly what success looks like Get you...

2025-11-1508 min

Leaders Pathway 🔑 From Boss to Leader: Be the MirrorYour team is reflecting you—whether you realize it or not. Stressed, scattered, or short-tempered? They’ll mirror it. Calm, focused, and steady? They’ll mirror that too. In this final episode of the From Boss to Leader series, Velma Knowles shares heartfelt stories (with humor and honesty) about leaders who modeled confidence in crisis—and how you can use the “mirror effect” to shape culture, trust, and lasting influence. connect: www.velmaknowles.com

2025-10-2808 min

Leaders Pathway 🔑 From Boss to Leader: Walk in Their Shoes, LiterallyWhen was the last time you actually did the job you ask your team to do? Reports and dashboards show numbers, but they’ll never show the real frustrations—or sparks of inspiration—your team experiences daily. In this episode of From Boss to Leader, Velma Knowles shares stories from Southwest Airlines’ Herb Kelleher and her own frontline experience to reveal why walking in your team’s shoes transforms trust, decisions, and influence. connect here: www.velmaknowles.com

2025-10-2107 min

Leaders Pathway 🔑 From Boss to Leader: The Power of Invisible AdvocacyEver notice how the loudest voice in the room usually gets the most attention? Meanwhile, the quiet contributors—the ones holding everything together—often get overlooked. In this episode of From Boss to Leader, Velma Knowles unpacks the power of invisible advocacy: championing the unseen talent on your team. With stories of Oprah’s game-changing support for overlooked voices and Velma’s own journey of being quietly advocated for, you’ll learn why true leaders lift others in ways that often go unseen—and how it multiplies loyalty, trust, and influence. connec...

2025-10-1411 min

Leaders Pathway 🔑 From Boss to Leader: Lead By Writing, Not SpeakingEver sat in a meeting where your boss just… keeps talking… and by the end, no one knows what to do? Yeah, me too. 😅 In this episode of From Boss to Leader, I’m sharing the game-changing leadership move that sets great leaders apart: lead by writing, not speaking. Spoken words inspire in the moment, but written words guide, clarify, and stick long after the meeting ends. You’ll hear how Winston Churchill’s memos shaped history, how a tiny note from my own leader changed my career, and why leaving a trail of wri...

2025-10-0710 min

Leaders Pathway 🔑 From Boss to Leader: Radical TransparencyEver wonder why some bosses seem untouchable… until reality hits? In this episode of the From Boss to Leader series, Velma Knowles reveals why leaders who avoid discomfort and hide mistakes are leaving influence—and trust—on the table. Radical transparency isn’t about oversharing. It’s about being real, honest, and human—even when it’s messy. Velma shares actionable steps to help you: Admit what you don’t know and invite collaboration Share professional struggles without losing authority Celebrate lessons from failure to inspire loyalty You’ll hear w...

2025-09-3007 min

Leaders Pathway 🔑 From Boss to Leader: The Invisible Power of Micro-ActionsMost leaders think it’s the big speeches or bold strategies that define them. Truth is, it’s the tiny, invisible micro-actions—your tone, body language, hallway interactions—that tell your team whether you’re just a boss or a true leader. In this episode of From Boss to Leader, Velma breaks down how these overlooked moments either build trust or quietly chip it away. You’ll hear: A surprising story of how Nelson Mandela used micro-actions to inspire trust and loyalty. The science behind why body language speaks louder than words. Three pra...

2025-09-2410 min

Leaders Pathway 🔑 From Boss to Leader: Why Managing Energy Beats Managing TimeAre you a boss who’s busy but not inspiring? Most leaders obsess over calendars and to-do lists—but here’s the secret nobody talks about: energy, not time, drives influence. In this first episode of From Boss to Leader, I reveal how mastering your energy can transform you from a task-focused boss to a leader who inspires action, creativity, and focus. Hear the little-known story of Thomas Edison’s energy strategy—and why even the busiest leaders can lead without burning out. If you’re ready to stop bossing and start leading—without overwo...

2025-09-1813 min

Leaders Pathway 🕵️‍♀️ Rumor Has It: Turn Office Drama Into Influence Part 2Office politics got you ducking and dodging? What if you could turn the whispers, hidden agendas, and hallway drama into your secret leadership edge? In Part 2 of Rumor Has It, we dive into the bright side of office politics—where influence flows, alliances build, and leaders who pay attention gain real momentum. You’ll discover how to position yourself where your voice matters, navigate the unseen currents, and leverage politics strategically without compromising your values. 👉 Listen now and turn office drama into influence that works for you. visit: www.LeadersPathway.com for mor...

2025-09-0910 min

Leaders Pathway 🕵️‍♀️ Rumor Has It: Navigate Office Politics Part 1Ever feel like office gossip travels at the speed of light while the real decision-makers stay hidden behind closed doors? In this episode of Rumor Has It, we pull back the curtain on office politics and show you how to read the room like a pro. You’ll learn how to spot the 4 key political players in your organization, uncover the hidden currents that shape decisions, and gain strategies to build influence—without losing your integrity. Think of it as your insider map to navigating office politics with confidence, clarity, and a little bit of savvy...

2025-09-0511 min

Leaders Pathway Escape Burnout Shift #7: Stop Chasing BalanceBurnout isn’t about working too hard—it’s about being out of alignment. In the final episode of the Escape Burnout and Reclaim Your Life series, Velma shows leaders how to stop chasing the myth of work/life balance and start living and leading in alignment with their values, energy, and goals. You’ll discover: Why “balance” leaves leaders exhausted and stressed How alignment transforms work, life, and leadership performance Practical steps to integrate the six burnout-to-breakthrough shifts into your daily life Harold’s story: from near burnout to leading a h...

2025-08-2614 min

Leaders Pathway Escape Burnout #6: Define Your PurposeBurnout isn’t just about long hours or heavy workloads—it’s about living without a clear sense of purpose. In this episode of Escape Burnout, we dive into Shift #6: Define Your Purpose, the turning point that transforms exhaustion into energy and confusion into clarity. You’ll hear the real story of Harold, a leader who traded burnout for balance by rediscovering his love for canvas painting. More than a hobby, it reconnected him to who he was outside of work and reminded him why his life mattered beyond deadlines and job titles. We’ll unpack the...

2025-08-1909 min

Leaders Pathway Escape Burnout #5: Focus On What Matters MostFeeling stretched too thin? In Escape Burnout #5: Focus on What Matters Most, Velma Knowles reveals how to cut the noise, lead with clarity, and channel your energy into the work that truly moves the needle. Discover the exact steps Harold used to ditch distractions, set boundaries, and reclaim his time — without sacrificing relationships or results. Backed by research and real-life success, this episode will help you protect your priorities, boost productivity, and keep burnout at bay. 🎯 Free Resource: Get your Values Assessment and find out what really matters most in your leadership and life. Email velma@leaderspathway.com ...

2025-08-1209 min

Leaders Pathway Escape Burnout #4: Say No Without Guilt & Get Your Time BackYou’re not burned out because you don’t care. You’re burned out because you keep saying yes when your soul is screaming no. In this episode of the Escape Burnout & Reclaim Your Life series, we dive into Shift #4: Protect Your Non-Negotiables—and how to set boundaries that stick (without guilt, apology, or burnout). You’ll meet Harold again—our high-performing exec who looked successful on the outside but was unraveling inside. This time, we find out how his daughter’s question made him finally draw the line… 🛑 You’ll learn: The 3 boundary-set...

2025-08-0512 min

Leaders Pathway Escape Burnout #3 – Why Success Feels Empty: Align Your Life with Your ValuesFeeling burned out, even though you’re “successful”? In Episode 3 of our Escape Burnout and Reclaim Your Life series, Velma unpacks why burnout often stems from living out of alignment with your values — and how to reconnect with what truly matters. Discover the subtle signs of misalignment, hear Harold’s story, and get a free Values Assessment to help you lead with clarity, purpose, and energy again. 🎧 Listen now to reclaim the version of you that success forgot. 📩 Want the free assessment? Email Velma at velma@velmaknowles.com with “Values” in...

2025-07-3110 min

Leaders Pathway Escape Burnout: The Second Secret to Avoid BurnoutBurn Bright Without Burning Out: Protect Your Energy, Reclaim Your Leadership You don’t have a time problem—you have an energy problem. In this episode, discover Shift #2 of escaping burnout and leading with clarity: Protect Your Energy. We’re talking about the hidden energy crisis that’s draining high-performing leaders—and what to do about it. From decision fatigue to soul-sucking meetings and screen-fueled insomnia, today’s leaders are burning out faster than ever. You’ll hear the story of Harold, an executive who looked successful on the outside but wa...

2025-07-2208 min

Leaders Pathway Escape Burnout: The First Step to Reclaiming Your LifeWelcome back to Leaders Pathway with Velma, where ambitious leaders learn to grow. In the first episode of our series, "The Integrated Leader: Seven Shifts to Help You Escape Burnout and Reclaim Your Life," Velma discusses the myth of work-life balance and introduces the concept of work-life integration. Learn how Harold, a driven VP, faced a wake-up call when his health started to falter, leading him to reprioritize his life by focusing on what truly matters. Explore Harold's three strategies to align his personal and professional life: reclaiming time, reconnecting with values, and...

2025-07-1712 min

Leaders Pathway 👣 Transforming Workplace Relationships-Step 5Words are powerful — especially when you’re leading people through pressure, problems, and big expectations. In this final episode of the How Leaders Connect series, Velma shares a personal story about a team member named Janet, a looming deadline, and the surprising way trust is really built on teams. You’ll discover why speaking life isn’t just about being positive — it’s about being present, clear, and trustworthy with your words. Whether you’re managing a team or trying to create a healthier workplace culture, this episode offers real insight and practical steps you can use right away.

2025-07-1007 min

Leaders Pathway 👣Unlocking the Power of Genuine Connections-Step 4Ready to transform how you lead and connect? In this episode of Leaders Pathway, Velma reveals the often-overlooked secret to great leadership: genuine human connection. If you’re tired of polished presentations falling flat or feeling disconnected from your team, this episode is for you. You’ll hear the powerful story of Robert — a brilliant, strategic leader who struggled with public speaking until he discovered that caring about people as people is what truly builds trust. Velma unpacks the neuroscience behind connection, the role of oxytocin in team dynamics, and how psychological safety fuels collaboration. ...

2025-07-0106 min

Leaders Pathway When Steel Wins and Silence Heals: A Leader's Unexpected JourneyIf you’ve ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying too much on your own—this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of Leaders Pathway, Velma shares a deeply personal story about a sudden interruption that changed everything—a concussion caused by a head-on collision with steel. What followed was more than just physical stillness. It became a sacred pause that revealed four profound lessons every leader needs to hear. Through the pain and forced rest, Velma discovered how to relinquish control, lean into prayer, shift her focus to what...

2025-06-2507 min

Leaders Pathway 👣Be Consistently Authentic: The Secret to Stronger Workplace ConnectionsWhat do you do when someone spills your secret...before you've had the chance to speak your truth? That's exactly what happened to Leslie - a beloved, non-nonsense leader known for her compassion and integrity - when her boss found out she was planning to leave... from someone outside the company. In this episode, Velma walks you through a career moment that could've shattered trust - and how consistent authenticity turned it into a bridge, not a breakdown. You'll hear: A story that hits close to home - awkward meetings, honest wor...

2025-06-0307 min

Leaders Pathway 👣Unlocking Workplace Connections: The Power of Genuine ComplimentsStruggling to lead a team member who shuts down, pushes back, or seems impossible to reach? You’re not alone—and this episode delivers the breakthrough you’ve been craving. In this high-impact episode of Leaders Pathway, Velma Knowles doesn’t hand out fluff—she delivers a laser-focused painkiller for one of leadership’s most emotionally draining challenges: disconnection. 💥 Discover the second secret in Velma’s five-part blueprint to build stronger connections at work: the power of a specific, well-placed compliment. Forget generic “good jobs.” This episode reveals how a single, ho...

2025-05-2707 min

Leaders Pathway 👣Unlocking the Power of Workplace ConnectionsStruggling to connect with someone at work? You’re not alone. Whether you’re leading a team, managing up, or collaborating with colleagues, better workplace relationships start with one simple but powerful shift: finding common ground. In this episode, I share a personal story—how a migraine patch, of all things, helped me build a meaningful connection with someone I once avoided. 💡 You’ll learn how this moment turned a frustrating relationship into a productive partnership—and how you can do the same. ✅ Discover the first of 5 simple steps to s...

2025-05-2006 min

Leaders Pathway ❓Unveiling Leadership Challenges: Overcoming Communication BarriersJoin Velma as she reveals her greatest leadership challenge and how overcoming communication struggles transformed her career. Learn how you can identify and tackle your communication blindspots, enhancing both your leadership and personal growth. Grab your free resource: Reveal Your Communication Blind Spots here: https://www.leaderspathway.com/resources #leadershipblindspots #communicationskills #leadershipchallenges #overcomingcommunicationbarriers #personalgrowth #leadershiptraininganddevelopment

2025-05-2007 min

The Workplace Wonderers: Workplace Lessons from Experts Communication Blind Spots with Velma KnowlesIn this episode, we sit down with the incredible Velma Knowles—a Gallup-certified strengths coach, public speaker, and leadership strategist—to dive deep into the communication blind spots that hold teams and leaders back. We explore: ✅ How to identify and overcome common communication gaps ✅ Why strengths-based development is essential for leadership growth ✅ How Velma’s unique upbringing shaped her communication style and leadership philosophy ✅ Actionable tips to communicate more effectively at work Velma’s passion for people and performance shines as she shares hard-earned wisdom from her personal journey and professional experience helpi...

2025-05-1655 min

Leaders Pathway ❓The Question No One's Asking You - But ShouldWhat You’re Not Saying Might Be the Key to Your Next Breakthrough. In this short, personal episode, I’m asking just one honest question: 👉 What’s the biggest struggle you’re facing right now? No fluff. No filters. Just a real check-in to help me understand how I can support you with future content, tools, and encouragement. 💌 Email me directly at velma@leaderspathway.com and share what’s been holding you back—big or small. Your story is safe with me. And your voice? It matters more than you know. ...

2025-05-0604 min

Leaders Pathway 🔐Break Free from Self-Doubt: Discover Your Inner LeaderIn this episode of Leaders Pathway, host Velma Knowles explores the barriers we often place on ourselves, preventing us from seizing new career opportunities. Velma shares her personal story from 2013, where a downsizing event challenged her identity and forced her to redefine her value beyond job titles. She emphasizes that true leadership is about influence and self-worth, not merely holding positions or receiving applause. Velma introduces her new course, "Discover the Valuable Leader in You," designed to empower individuals to apply practical steps in real-life leadership moments. Enroll in the course...

2025-04-2908 min

Leaders Pathway 🔓Unlocking Your Inner Leader: Overcome Feeling StuckWelcome to the Leaders Pathway podcast with your host, Velma Knowles. In this episode, experienced leader Velma shares her personal journey of feeling stuck in her career and underappreciated at work. She reveals the transformative steps she took to overcome these challenges and offers practical advice to help you do the same. Explore three key actions from Velma's signature seven-step system designed to expand your influence, deepen your impact, and ensure you are valued for all your worth. From listening inward to owning your voice and shifting focus from tasks to transformation, these strategies are essential for...

2025-04-2207 min

Leaders Pathway 🌱Stage #5 - Rise as a Leader by Empowering OthersJoin host Velma Knowles in "Leaders Pathway," where she explores the transformative power of self-empowerment in leadership. Discover why great leaders focus on developing others, not just climbing the corporate ladder. Dive into Velma's insightful story about Marcus, a leader who coaches rather than controls, tapping into the hidden potential of his team. Learn practical strategies to empower those around you by coaching, spotting strengths, and letting others lead. Enhance your leadership influence and create a legacy through the growth and success of others. Velma also introduces her new online course, "Develop The Valuable Leader In You,"...

2025-04-1509 min

Leaders Pathway 🌱Stage #4 - Self-Development is How You Thrive As A Leader Want access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.

2025-04-0812 min

Leaders Pathway 🌱Stage #3 - The Power of Self-CommitmentWant access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.

2025-04-0109 min

Leaders Pathway 🌱Stage:2-Why Self-Acceptance is the Key to Leadership GrowthWant access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.

2025-03-2510 min

Leaders Pathway 🌱Stage:1-Leadership Growth Starts With Self-AwarenessWant access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.

2025-03-1811 min

Leaders Pathway 🌱Why Leadership Growth Starts with This Hidden TruthWant access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.

2025-03-1108 min

Leaders Pathway ❤️Physical Touch – Building Connection with CareWant access to more on employee engagement, appreciation and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review. Connect with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com

2025-03-0408 min

Leaders Pathway ❤️Tangible Gifts – More Than Just a TokenWant access to more on employee engagement, appreciation and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us a rating and review. Connect with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com

2025-02-2506 min

Leaders Pathway ❤️ Acts of Service – Showing You Care Through Action Want access to more on employee engagement, appreciation, and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us a rating and review. Get more resources and connect with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com

2025-02-1706 min

Leaders Pathway ❤️Quality Time – The Gift of Attention in LeadershipWant access to more on employee engagement, appreciation and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us a rating and review. Connect with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com

2025-02-1008 min

Leaders Pathway ❤️Words of Affirmation -The Power of PraiseWant access to more on employee engagement, appreciation and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us a rating and review. Connect with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com

2025-02-0307 min

Leaders Pathway ❤️Lead with Heart: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the WorkplaceWant access to more on employee engagement, appreciation and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us a rating and review. Connect with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com

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Leaders Pathway Resilience and Reflection: The 4th Step to Achieving Your Goals🎯🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.com

2025-01-2109 min

Leaders Pathway Accountability With Action: The 3rd Step to Achieving Your Goals🎯🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.com

2025-01-1411 min

Leaders Pathway Organize Your Steps: The 2nd Step to Achieving Your Goals🎯🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.com

2025-01-0610 min

Leaders Pathway Set Your Vision: The 1st Step to Achieving Your Goals 🎯🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-3108 min

Leaders Pathway The Secret To Achieving Your Goals 🎯🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-2807 min

Leaders Pathway Celebrating Love - Gift #12 of 12-day countdown 🎄 Welcome to Day 12 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Love - the greatest gift of all. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-2505 min

Leaders Pathway Sharing Generosity – Gift #11 of 12-day countdown 🎄 Welcome to Day 11 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Generosity—giving freely without expecting anything in return. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-2405 min

Leaders Pathway Cultivating Wonder – Gift #10 of 12-day countdown 🎄 Welcome to Day 10 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Wonder -a childlike awe that makes life magical. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-2306 min

Leaders Pathway Choosing Forgiveness – Gift #9 of 12-day countdown 🎄 Welcome to Day 9 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Forgiveness - freeing yourself to move forward. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-2205 min

Leaders Pathway Growing Patience - Gift #8 of 12-day countdown 🎄 Welcome to Day 8 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days!| Today’s gift is Patience - the quiet strength that keeps us steady when life feels rushed. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-2106 min

Leaders Pathway Spreading Kindness - Gift #7 of 12-day countdown 🎄 Welcome to Day 7 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Kindness - the ripple effect of goodness. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-2006 min

Leaders Pathway Practicing Gratitude - Gift #6 of 12-day countdown 🎄 Welcome to Day 6 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Gratitude - that sweet sound that echoes through our hearts and reminds us of all we’ve been given. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-1905 min

Leaders Pathway Building Faith - Gift #5 of 12-day countdown 🎄 Welcome to Day 5 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Faith - the foundation that steadies us when life feels uncertain. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-1805 min

Leaders Pathway Living With Courage - Gift #4 of 12-day countdown 🎄Welcome to Day 4 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Courage - strength wrapped in bravery to face life’s challenges. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-1705 min

Leaders Pathway Embracing Peace – Gift #3 of 12-day countdown 🎄It’s Day 3, of 12 Gifts in 12 Days - Your Blueprint for a Meaningful Life. Today’s gift is Peace - that inner superpower that turns everyday chaos into manageable challenges.🌟 Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-1605 min

Leaders Pathway Discovering Joy - Gift #2 of 12-day countdown🎄It’s Day 2, of 12 Gifts in 12 Days - Your Blueprint for a Meaningful Life. Today's gift is Joy—a spark of happiness that lights up even the dullest days. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-1504 min

Leaders Pathway Unwrapping Hope - Gift #1 of 12-day countdown 🎄Welcome to our 12 gifts in a 12-day countdown It’s Day 1, of 12 Gifts in 12 Days - Your Blueprint for a Meaningful Life. Today’s gift is Hope. - the anchor that keeps us steady and the light that guides us forward. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-1405 min

Leaders Pathway Unwrapping 12 Gifts: Your BluePrint for a Meaningful LifeHow do you live a meaningful life? Get 12 gifts, in 12 days that will help shape you, guide you, and help you grow in business and life. Read the full story of the 12 gifts at www.LeadersPathway.com

2024-12-1106 min

Leaders Pathway How to Communicate With EmpathyWhat does it look like when you communicate with empathy? Learn 3 simple but powerful strategies to help advance your career, expand your influence, and increase your income. Get your free resource: Reveal Your Communication Blind Spots - Checklist of 8 strategies to help you become a better communicator. click here: https://www.leaderspathway.com/resources

2024-12-0308 min

Leaders Pathway Grateful Leadership: How to Lead with Gratitude This Thanksgiving and BeyondCan being grateful make you a better leader? How about a better person? Would you like to have less stress and frustration? Listen here to get 3 game-changing steps to help you lead from a place of gratitude. GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... the same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in your career or struggling to lead? 🌟 GET YOUR FREE COACHING CALL: LEADERS PATHWAY.COM

2024-11-2609 min

Leaders Pathway How to Speak Up Authentically and Build TrustHow do you speak up authentically and build trust? Why do most leaders sound rehearsed, not real? Listen here to get 3 powerful tips to help you speak up authentically and build trust. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CONFIDENCE-BOOSTER CHECKLIST HERE: GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... the same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in your career or struggling to lead? 🌟 GET YOUR FREE COACHING CALL: LEADERS PATHWAY.COM

2024-11-1909 min

Leaders Pathway How Do Leaders Show Up With Confidence and Lead With PresenceHow do you show up with confidence and lead with presence? Why do most leaders have a presence but not all leaders have an executive presence? Listen here to get 3 game-changing steps to help you show up with confidence and lead with presence. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CONFIDENCE-BOOSTER CHECKLIST HERE: GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... the same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in your career or struggling to lead? 🌟 GET YOU...

2024-11-1310 min

Leaders Pathway How Can You Build ConfidenceConfidence doesn't come naturally to everyone - confidence is a skill you can develop. Listen here to get 3 game-changing steps to help you build more confidence in your leadership and life. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CONFIDENCE-BOOSTER CHECKLIST HERE: GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... the same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in your career or struggling to lead? 🌟 GET YOUR FREE COACHING CALL: LEADERS PATHWAY.COM

2024-11-0609 min

Leaders Pathway What To Do When You Feel StuckIn this episode of Leaders Pathway, hosted by Velma Knowles, you will focus on what to do when you feel stuck. Are you feeling stuck in your career? Are you wondering why, despite your success, you still feel unfulfilled? Get 3 practical steps you can take right now to help you get unstuck in your career, and life so you can create a life that feels as successful on the inside as it does on the outside? GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affilia...

2024-10-2907 min

Leaders Pathway How to Stop Holding Yourself BackIn this episode of Leaders Pathway, hosted by Velma Knowles, you will focus on pushing through what's holding you back from your dreams. Do you know what's the one BIG obstacle holding you back from living the life you deserve? Get 3 practical steps you can take right now to stop holding yourself back and step into your greatness. GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in your career or struggl...

2024-10-2411 min

Leaders Pathway How Do You Energize Your Team In this episode of Leaders Pathway, hosted by Velma Knowles, you will get tips to energize your team. Do you know what to do when you need to inspire your team for greater productivity and action? Get 3 practical steps to energize your team for success. GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in your career or struggling to lead? 🌟 GET YOUR FREE COACHING CALL: LEADERS PATHWAY.COM

2024-10-2310 min

Leaders Pathway How to Encourage YourselfIn this episode of Leaders Pathway, hosted by Velma Knowles, you will focus on how to encourage the leader in you. Get 3 practical steps you can take right now to become an encouraging leader and, in the process, encourage yourself. GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in your career or struggling to lead? 🌟 GET YOUR FREE COACHING CALL: LEADERS PATHWAY.COM

2024-10-2307 min

Leaders Pathway What Can Storms Teach YouLeadersPathway.com In this episode of Leaders Pathway, hosted by Velma Knowles, you will focus on what can storms teach you. Get 3 practical steps you can take right now to weather the storms in your life and leadership. GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in your career or struggling to lead? 🌟 GET YOUR FREE COACHING CALL: LEADERS PATHWAY.COM

2024-10-2306 min

Leaders Pathway How Can You Transform Into An Inspiring LeaderIn this episode of Leaders Pathway, hosted by Velma Knowles, you will focus on how to transform the leader in you. Get 3 practical steps you can take right now to transform from an aspiring leader to an inspiring one. GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in your career or struggling to lead? 🌟 GET YOUR FREE COACHING CALL: LEADERS PATHWAY.COM

2024-10-2313 min

Leaders Pathway What are the 4 Leadership Qualities for Everyday SuccessLeadersPathway.com What 4 leadership qualities do you need for everyday success? How you truly define your leadership - in business and life? Listen here to this inspiring story of how you can lead and live better... no matter the circumstances.

2024-10-2308 min

Leaders Pathway Welcome to the Leaders Pathway PodcastLeadersPathway.com Welcome to the first episode of the Leaders Pathway Podcast - the place where leaders just like you, go to grow. In each episode, you can expect short, powerful stories and actionable insights that’ll equip you expand your influence, deepen your impact, and grow your income. Thank you for listening to the Leaders Pathway Podcast with Velma Knowles. GET YOUR COPY OF: The Valuable Leader Book 🌟 Shop with my affiliate link... same great prices, and you'll help me out.🙌 Are you stuck in...

2024-10-2203 min

Build Your Success Your Trusted Signature with Velma KnowlesOn this episode Brian shares the Voices For Leadership pre-retreat interview with guest speaker Velma Knowles. Velma shares what to expect from her presentation: Your Trusted Signature. Listen in to hear why trust is critical to relationships, how to use your unique signature to create opportunities and much more. Join us for the Retreat: https://www.vflcommunity.com/2024_retreat_registration

2024-03-2621 min

Speak With People How to Discover Your Communication Style ft. Velma Knowles | Episode 103How do you become a valuable communicator? All leaders don’t communicate on the same level, but what sets leaders a part? Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of leadership communication with leadership expert, Velma Knowles. As a renowned leadership coach and communication guru, Velma shares her profound insights on the pivotal topic of understanding and harnessing your unique communication style to ascend the ranks of leadership. Discover the keys to unlocking your true leadership potential by learning to navigate the intricate web of communication styles. Velma Knowles unravels the mysteries behind eff...

2024-03-0637 min

Book Marketing Mania - Start a Podcast, Guest on Podcasts, Grow Your Author Platform 111. Connecting and Collaborating on YouTube as a Valuable Leader with Velma KnowlesThinking about adding YouTube to your book marketing strategy in 2024? My guest Velma Knowles is here to share her experience. Velma is a leadership coach, author of The Valuable Leader, and host of the Your Leadership Chat podcast on YouTube. I couldn’t wait to talk to her about:[1:24] starting her podcast to help market her book[10:30] how she connects and collaborates with guests and as a podcast guest herself to land speaking engagements, and client and reader referrals[14:16] tips if you are thinking of starting an interview podcastResources mentioned:WebsiteYouTubeTh...

2024-01-3019 min

Going North Podcast Ep. 768 – How You Can Become a Valuable Leader with Velma Knowles“If you want to go further, you go together. And that's around giving people the opportunity to not just have a seat at the table, but a voice in the room.” - Velma KnowlesToday’s featured best-selling author is a Human Behavioral Expert, and multi-certified executive coach, Velma Knowles. Velma and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Valuable Leader: Seven Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence”, the role of faith in leadership, the three phases of life, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Velma to become an authorThe seven foundational traits and pr...

2023-12-3144 min

Chamber Chat Podcast Fostering a Sense of Belonging with Velma KnowlesVelma Knowles shares ideas to foster a sense of belonging to help grow your membership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode257 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yiftee.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com

2023-12-2643 min

Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® Radio How Leaders Can Overcome Blind Spots with Velma Knowles, Chief Energy Officer, Leaders PathwayAre you ready to tap into your unique leadership values and overcome hidden blind spots? Join host Natalie Benamou and Velma Knowles, Chief Energy Officer, leadership coach, human behavioral expert and best-selling author of the book ‘The Valuable Leader’ as they talk about how you can leverage your strengths. This interview reveals all the ways you can accelerate your success by understanding your values.5 Ways To Recognize Your Leadership Blind Spots1. Use Self-Awareness and Self-Reflection: The first step in discovering our blind spots is to develop a deep understanding of ourselves. This incl...

2023-07-0522 min

Breakfast Leadership Show Interview with Velma Knowles@Velma Knowles : I love to help organizations drive sustainable growth. Before running my own consulting business, I worked for two decades inside small to large fortune 500 organizations, nationally and internationally. Ever since I can remember, my career has been focused on creating a member-first mindset. From developing creative strategies for member recruitment to building engaging member experiences, to developing retention triggers that get members to stay, I enjoy designing successful membership plans! I remember how excited and scared, all at the same time, I was when I was asked to...

2023-05-1725 min

Build Your Success Heart Influenced Purpose with Velma KnowlesOur guest for this episode is Velma Knowles. Velma is a coach, trainer, speaker. She is the best-selling author of The Valuable Leader. Brian and Velma discuss the value of a heart influenced purpose. Velma proposes the question: Imagine a world where everyone knows their value, where you are aware of your value. Learning your leadership gifts is a great way to become a valuable leader and share your gifts with others. Please subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. https://buildcs.net brianb@buildcs.net https://velmaknowles...

2023-02-2124 min

From Embers To Excellence™Achieving Leadership Excellence with Velma Knowles | From Embers to Excellence with Dave HollenbachWelcome to the "From Embers to Excellence" show with your host, Dave Hollenbach! In this episode, we're joined by Velma Knowles, a leadership expert and membership strategist who works with purpose-driven organizations to drive sustainable growth through membership consulting, leadership coaching and relationship marketing. Velma shares her expertise on how to achieve leadership excellence and how to create sustainable growth using her 4-driver approach: Clarity in Numbers, Alignment in Resources, Relevance in Value, and Accountability in Planning. Plus, Velma provides examples of leadership excellence from her own experience so that you can learn how to implement these strategies in...

2023-02-1744 min

Mindset Growth, Rayz Rantz, Breaking Barriers Velma Knowles, Speaker, Author, and ConsultantVelma Knowles is a highly accomplished marketer, strategist, leader, and membership professional from Nassau, the Bahamas. She gained recognition prior to coming to the US for her successful $100,000 personal college fundraising campaign. Velma has earned an MBA from the University of Tampa and has attained a variety of certifications including Virtual Presenter, Human Behavioral Consultant [DiSC], Distinguished Toastmaster, John Maxwell Team trainer and Dale Carnegie certified trainer. To further her education and career, Velma completed advanced executive training at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. She is a business consultant with two decades of ex...

2023-02-0652 min

Beautiful Second Act Getting Healthy, Removing Toxins, and Living Well / Interview w/ Velma KnowlesIt's never too late to get healthy. Velma Knowles is 70 and has been helping her friends and clients for years to eliminate toxins, eat a healthy diet, and live a better life by making different choices in their daily lives.This motivational conversation is all geared towards realizing you can make a career change, make a dietary change, and make a choice to choose wellbeing now matter your age. LINKS to today's episode:Sponsor: Book- The Power To Rise AboveBuy the bookGet in touch w...

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