Podcast Episodes

EP 115. How to Run Better Meetings as a Manager (That People Actually Want to Attend)

We’ve all sat through terrible meetings - the kind that drag on, go nowhere, and make you wonder why you showed up at all. But as a manager, you have the power to change that.

In this episode, I share…

Published on 12 hours ago

EP 114. How Young Managers Can Become Strong Leaders with Dylan Wallace

Becoming a manager early in your career can feel overwhelming - but it can also be a powerful advantage if you focus on the right skills and mindset.

In this episode, I chat with Dylan Wallace, who sh…

Published on 1 week ago

EP 113. The Right (and Wrong) Ways for Managers to Use AI

AI is everywhere - but for managers, it’s not about learning prompts, it’s about learning principles. 

Used well, AI can help you think smarter, save time, and create space for more human leadership. …

Published on 2 weeks ago

EP 112. The Skills of Happiness: How to Build a Happier Team and Lead Better with Declan Edwards

Happiness isn’t just an outcome - it’s a skillset you can practice, improve, and carry into every area of life.

In this episode, I talk with Declan Edwards, happiness researcher, coach, author, and fo…

Published on 3 weeks ago

EP 111. How to Manage Up: What to Do When Your Boss Isn’t a Great Leader

Sometimes you’re doing everything you can to be a great manager - but your own boss is dropping the ball. 

That’s when you need to learn the skill of managing up. 

Done well, it keeps your career movin…

Published on 4 weeks ago

EP 110. Introverted Leadership: Why Quiet Leaders Make Powerful Managers with Salvatore Manzi

What if being quiet was actually your greatest leadership advantage?

In this episode, I’m joined by leadership communications coach Salvatore Manzi, who has spent over 20 years helping analytical, tec…

Published on 1 month ago

EP 109. 3 Excuses That Will Ruin Your Leadership (And How to Stop Making Them)

Excuses might feel harmless in the moment - but they’re slowly eroding your credibility, your influence, and your team’s performance.

In this episode, I break down the three most common excuses I hear…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

EP 108. What to Do When Things Go Wrong (Without Losing Credibility or Confidence)

What to Do When Things Go Wrong (Without Losing Credibility or Confidence)

No matter how skilled or experienced you are, things will go wrong. Projects fall through. Expectations get missed. People be…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

EP 107. The Truth About Control: How to Lead With Influence Instead of Fear

The Truth About Control: How to Lead With Influence Instead of Fear

If you’re a manager who feels the urge to control everything - from performance to team behaviour - this episode is your wake-up cal…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

EP 106. How Managers Can Use AI Without Losing the Human Touch – with Annie Johnson

Is AI taking over? Or is it just another tool we need to learn how to lead well?

In this episode, I’m chatting with Annie Johnson, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Humaneer, to talk about what …

Published on 2 months ago