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238: Thinking Like an Executive: From Firefighter to Strategist

Thinking like an executive means moving from reactive to strategic leadership, making confident decisions, and focusing on long-term impact. In part two of my series on executive mindset, I’m shifting from how executive presence feels to what you do when you embody it.

I explore the story of Sarah, a Director of Engineering who went from constant firefighting to executive thinking—and earned a promotion in just eight months. You’ll learn how to embrace strategic pauses, delegate effectively, and develop the confidence to make high-impact decisions. Plus, I break down the shift from being a problems person to a solutions-driven leader.

If you’re ready to stop putting out fires and start leading with vision, this episode is for you!

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237: The Missing Leadership Skill: How Facilitation Transforms Modern Leadership with Therese Miclot

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a true change agent as a leader? Or how to future-proof your leadership career in 2025 and beyond? In a world where technical skills alone are no longer enough, the ability to facilitate conversations, drive alignment, and unlock the potential of teams has become the missing piece in modern leadership.

Today’s guest, Therese Miclot, shares the one skill that sets impactful leaders apart: facilitation. We explore why facilitation is essential for scaling organizations, fostering engagement, and leading with impact—and provide practical tips on the art of inclusive meetings, including how to balance authority and approachability and why great facilitators make the best problem solvers.

Whether you’re leading a small team or a global organization, facilitation can be your secret weapon for driving change and future-proofing your career. Don’t miss this conversation!

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236: The Executive Mindset Gap Part 1: Why You’re Struggling to Think Like an Executive

Why do so many of us struggle to “think like an executive”? If you’ve ever felt like you’re not quite hitting the mark, that people aren’t listening to you, or that you’re constantly scrambling, this series is for you. In part 1 of my executive mindset gap series, I dive into the foundation of executive mindset: executive presence. I explore the common misconceptions, the impact of imposter syndrome, and why “faking it” can lead to burnout. Join me to learn how to develop an authentic executive mindset, build self-awareness, and take the uncomfortable actions that will set you apart.

And come back for part 2 where I dive deeper with a powerful executive thinking framework!

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235: Why You May Be Overlooking Your Emotional Intelligence Needs

Here’s why you want to focus on emotional intelligence in 2025! Leaders with high emotional intelligence (EQ) are more likely to foster greater employee satisfaction and achieve up to 20% higher productivity. Yet, many leaders overestimate their EQ. In this episode, I explore why emotional intelligence is vital for modern leadership and how you might be falling short in surprising ways.
Join me as I explore the link between emotional intelligence in leadership and leadership success, including the connection to employee retention, team performance, and overall workplace dynamics. Through real-life emotional intelligence workplace examples and my 3-part approach to improving EQ, I will provide you with helpful leadership self-awareness techniques to help you improve your leadership EQ.
Whether you’re focused on emotional intelligence in tech leadership or strengthening your executive presence, this episode will show you how confidence and EQ will play a pivotal role in elevating your leadership this year.

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234: Mastering LinkedIn for Career Advancement: Proven Strategies for Job Market Success

In this special episode, I have an honest and heartfelt coaching conversation with Madeleine Lambert, a young mom navigating the complexities of leadership, work, and family life. Together, we explore the challenges and triumphs of balancing a demanding career with personal responsibilities, touching on important topics like guilt, self-doubt, and the societal pressures of “having it all figured out.”

During a candid live coaching session, we dive into the realities of conflicting priorities and explore whether Madeleine’s struggles stem from a prioritization issue or an unrealistic workload. I share actionable strategies to help her feel more in control, such as implementing a task triage system and using tools like brain dumps to capture all tasks and reduce mental clutter.

Join us for these valuable insights and let 2025 be the year you stop “should-ing” all over yourself and give yourself permission to set boundaries and pursue ambitious goals.

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233: The Realities of Being a Leader as a Young Mom: a Coaching Conversation with Madeleine Lambert

In this special episode, I have an honest and heartfelt coaching conversation with Madeleine Lambert, a young mom navigating the complexities of leadership, work, and family life. Together, we explore the challenges and triumphs of balancing a demanding career with personal responsibilities, touching on important topics like guilt, self-doubt, and the societal pressures of “having it all figured out.”

During a candid live coaching session, we dive into the realities of conflicting priorities and explore whether Madeleine’s struggles stem from a prioritization issue or an unrealistic workload. I share actionable strategies to help her feel more in control, such as implementing a task triage system and using tools like brain dumps to capture all tasks and reduce mental clutter.

Join us for these valuable insights and let 2025 be the year you stop “should-ing” all over yourself and give yourself permission to set boundaries and pursue ambitious goals.

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232: Leaning Into the New Year Energy

Ready to set inspiring, achievable targets and turn them into strategic, intentional action?

This week, I want to help you harness that fresh start energy of the new year and turn it into real progress on your biggest goals! I’m diving into common barriers to taking action like low confidence and confusion, why understanding the critical difference between proactive and reactive action is vital to your success, and how to tackle goal aversion and negative self-talk going into the new year. Join me for my personal strategies for maintaining momentum and some inspiration to help you lean into the new year energy and show yourself compassion if things don’t go as planned.

Whether you’re looking to level up your leadership, make a career change, or just meet some important goals, this episode is your roadmap to making this your best year yet!

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231: Slowing Down and Building Resilience Over the Holidays

What if the holiday was fun, exciting, full of joy AND you stepped into January with a sense of calmness, purpose and feeling centered.

In this episode, I explore the transformative power of slowing down and give you helpful tools for building resilience and creating space for rest so you can set yourself up, not just for a great holiday season, but for long-term growth in your leadership and personal life.

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230: Is Unemployment the Best Opportunity You’ve Never Realised You Have? with Erica Carder

In this episode, Erica Carder, co-founder of Talent Build Ventures, joins me to discuss why unemployment might just be the career opportunity you never saw coming. From mental health support to personalized career guidance, Erica challenges the outdated practices of traditional outplacement services. Her belief? With the right mindset and tools, you can use unemployment as a powerful reset to make bold, purposeful career moves.

Join us for Erica’s fresh perspective on framing unemployment as a golden opportunity and her insights to help you navigate the unemployment phase with clarity, align your career with your personal values, and build a strategic career plan to move forward with purpose.

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229: Preparing for the New Year: Leadership Development or Job Hunt?

Have you thought about where your career is headed in 2025? Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills, or is it time to dive into a focused job hunt? This week I want to help you avoid a career drift and take control by identifying your goals for the year and planning strategically for them.

In this episode, I’ll guide you through deciding whether to focus on leadership development or a job hunt by identifying skill gaps, assessing your work environment, and understanding when job hunting becomes essential. I’ll also show you how to set clear, actionable career goals that align with your ambitions, whether it’s building executive presence, staying relevant in a fast-evolving industry, or finding a role that truly fulfills you.

If you’re ready to step up your leadership game or transition into something new, I’ll give you the tools to make this pivotal decision before the new year. Let’s set your career up for success in 2025!

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