• Bad Bosses
    Feb 4 2025

    Your first impulse is to just up and quit because you just can’t take it anymore. And then you remember you still have to pay your bills and the job market is tight. So, what do you do that preserves your own sanity and well being? We get very practical about how to approach the various archetypal bad bosses.



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    25 mins
  • Jigsaw puzzles can do what?
    Jan 14 2025

    It’s a new year and we wanted to talk about getting centered, in the flow, grounded in a clear headed sense of self. In other words, the fundamental ingredients for showing up as a great leader and team member. Listen to our conversation about finding your zen.



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    34 mins
  • Curiosity
    Dec 17 2024

    Did you ever consider that curiosity might be a superpower for leaders? Don’t you appreciate when someone is wildly curious about you and your ideas? We have a lot to say on this topic including how organizations don’t reward people for taking the time to ask questions, listen deeply and learn more before racing off to solve problems. Join in the conversation.



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    43 mins
  • Leading by Example: What Does That Actually Mean?
    Oct 15 2024

    Quite often, in our first meeting with an executive who is starting their leadership coaching journey, they define their leadership style as ‘leading by example’. But, what does this really mean? And why are such comments so common?



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    24 mins
  • How should I deal with a toxic team member?
    Sep 11 2024

    We've all experienced this but it's really difficult to come up with effective solutions. Whether you are a team member or team leader, listen in as we discuss some successes and failures.



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    32 mins
  • How to I become more charismatic?
    Aug 13 2024

    We thought that leaders were no longer urged to be more “charismatic” but our coaching clients beg to differ. We unpack what the hell this means and offer some alternative language.



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    22 mins
  • You need to work on your executive presence!
    Jul 23 2024



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    33 mins
  • Are performance reviews nonsense?
    Jun 18 2024

    We just had to get this off of our collective chests! So many good intentions, so many rating categories, so many people to review, so many people really want the review and so many bosses simply never get around to it. What’s wrong with this picture? Listen in as we b***h and moan.



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    19 mins