In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, I’m joined by leadership coach, facilitator, and author Sage Hobbs for a thoughtful conversation about the role communication plays in building trust, connection, and healthy team cultures. While communication is often treated as a technical skill in leadership, Sage reminds us that at its heart, communication is relational. It’s … Continue reading Leadership & Connection: Courageous Communication with Sage Hobbs
Many leaders think they’re coaching their people — but more often than not, they’re giving advice, solving problems, or jumping in to fix things. While those intentions come from a good place, they can actually limit your team’s growth, creativity, and accountability. In this solo episode of Inspirational Leadership, I’m diving into the coaching skills … Continue reading Coaching Skills Every Leader Needs (But Most Don’t Use)
What steps can you take to create an environment where your team feels empowered and valued every day? Although today’s managers face a lot of frustrations in the workplace, there are actionable strategies you can take to strike the right balance and foster trust and growth within teams. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership … Continue reading Conquering The Five Frustrations of Leadership with Corina Walsh
How do you lead with empathy and build a team of people that align with your core values? When you support and add value to your team without micromanaging them, you enhance their efficiency and productivity, and they become your best brand ambassadors. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Julie … Continue reading How To Build a Results-Only Work Environment with Julie Cole
Have you established a speak-up culture as a leader in your organization? For teams and organizations to thrive, it’s crucial to create a speak-up culture where everyone feels psychologically safe to share their ideas, concerns, feedback, and vulnerabilities. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Stephen Shedletzky, or “Shed,” about the … Continue reading The Power of a Speak-Up Culture with Stephen Shedletzky
Have you heard of or attended the Workhuman conference? Workhuman Live is the game-changer of conferences, where the world’s best minds gather to share transformative ideas and to inspire a community of thousands to create more human workplaces everywhere. It offers an exciting experience that tackles relevant DEIB topics, actionable ways to reinvent work and … Continue reading The Workhuman Conference Experience
Have you ever thought about the brand principles of your favorite brand and how you can apply them in your own life? Brands focus on doing a lot of deep work to find a brand purpose and connect with people. Borrowing brand principles from brands you love and applying them to your life will help … Continue reading How To Apply Branding Principles to Transform Your Leadership with Keka DasGupta
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Sudha Dwivedi, who's the Chief Human Resources Officer at Teranet and is responsible for leading their global HR team. She is a passionate champion of inclusion and diversity, ensuring Teranet is a progressive workplace where everyone has a seat at the table and that all voices … Continue reading The Value of a Progressive Workplace with Sudha Dwivedi
For this month’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, who's a management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert helping leaders achieve results through meaningful connection. She is an award-winning professor studying leadership and business communication, and her research has shown a clear link between a team’s effective communication and its positive … Continue reading How Connection Drives Results with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Clare Kumar, who's a Productivity catalyst and highly sensitive executive coach. Clare helps professionals achieve sustainable performance - improving productivity and well-being while avoiding exhaustion and burnout. She draws on a diverse corporate career that took her from Toronto to Tokyo and Montreal, with equal experience … Continue reading How To Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person with Clare Kumar