Podcast Episodes

27. How New Leaders Can Build Trust & Stability from Day 1 (without the Drama)

Episode 27

“Hit the ground running” sounds like smart advice — until it makes you stumble. The drive to prove yourself can backfire, especially when you’re inheriting someone else’s team or stepping into unreso…

Published on 7 hours ago

26. Is Your Employee Ready to Lead Their Peers? Here’s How to Tell

Episode 26

You’re ready to promote a strong performer into leadership—but how do you know if they’re really prepared to lead their peers?

In this episode, I share an unusual interview technique that goes beyond …

Published on 4 weeks ago

25. The Surprising Reason Praise Doesn’t Boost Your Confidence as a Leader (and the Simple Shift That Will)

Episode 25

You get praised for your work. You show up for your team. You go the extra mile.

So why does it still feel like… it’s never enough?

That’s the question "Pamela," a high-performing senior leader, brough…

Published on 2 months ago

24. Compassionate Leadership Without the Burnout: Be a Bowl, Not a Sponge

Episode 24

Trying to support your team without burning out? You might be missing one key trauma-informed leadership skill.

You care about your people. You want them to feel safe coming to you with their concerns…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Welcome to Drama Free Teams

Are you constantly absorbing your team’s stress, replaying difficult conversations in your head, or holding back in meetings just to keep the peace? If this sounds like you, you might be carrying the…

Published on 3 months ago

23. Bonus: Why I Changed the Name of This Podcast (and What It Means for You as a Leader)

Episode 23

You may have noticed the podcast has a new name. But why?

After three months of publishing weekly episodes, I received something unexpected—messages from leaders saying they loved the show, but didn’t…

Published on 3 months ago

22. Breakdown to Breakthrough: Reclaiming Yourself in Leadership

Episode 22

Do you ever try so hard to get it right - only to feel like it’s never enough?

Do you look outside yourself for answers, believing that others know better than you - even though you’re smart and capab…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

21. How to Set Boundaries That Build Trust (Not Walls)

Episode 21

You told yourself you’d stop checking email after dinner…But somehow, it’s 11pm again, and your laptop is still open.

If you’re a high-achieving leader who wants to set healthy boundaries at work, but…

Published on 4 months ago

20. Open Boundaries at Work: How to Shut Down Gossip Without Breaking Trust

Episode 20

You’re spending more time mediating team drama than leading your team—and it’s exhausting. One person is constantly checking up on their coworkers, calling out unfinished tasks, and stressing over wo…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

19. When Cutting Off Feels Safer Than Speaking Up: Boundaries, Ghosting & the Missing Skill of Repair

Episode 19

Have you ever had a team member suddenly go silent... stop replying to your messages... or even quit without warning?

In high-performing teams, breakdowns in communication can happen fast—and when the…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago