Lifting Leaders Podcast

Giving Thanks – Lessons in Gratitude, from Valerie Segrest

During this season of our year, as we reflect on the things we are thankful for…new family members, new homes, good jobs, great friends, or whatever comes to mind, let’s not forget those things that are much more foundational and important. Join us, as we share gems from November 2022 article, on Valerie Segrest, indigenous Muckleshoot tribal member, nutritionist, educator, and author, who shares ways of celebrating Thanksgiving, with mindfulness and respect. Listen in and learn how recipes and food can be conversation starters that prompt greater gratitude and connection with, not only the people you are with, but with the very land you stand on. We have a bit of gratitude to share with you, as well, so we HOPE you will spend this time of thanks with us. We also hope you have a very Happy and Insightful Thanksgiving!

Navigating the Cycle of Renewal with Leah Fleischner

Are there really defined stages or phases we go through, as we navigate our personal and professional lives? Why is it important to recognize them and how can having that information result in greater clarity and positive, intentional outcomes? Please join us in a fascinating conversation with our friend, Leah Fleischner, esteemed executive coach and consultant, who specializes in innovation facilitation and purpose-driven leadership, as we dive into the Hudson Institute of Coaching Cycle of Renewal model, and learn about the value that each stage offers at given times in our lives. Learn about the insights Leah has been experiencing, over the past several months, as she has been on her own journey through the “Getting Ready” phase and hear what’s on the horizon for her. Are you riding high in your position and feeling your most empowered and energetic? Are you feeling tired and a bit disillusioned by your current state and not sure what your next move should be? Perhaps you’re contemplating taking some time off to figure out your future or…could you be in the process of taking brave moves by experimenting in new and different types of activities? Whatever you’re experiencing, knowing the four stages can help you navigate the journey. We hope you’ll listen in!

Jack Schlosser on Finding Success in Leadership, Career and Life (Episode 22 Encore)

We are bringing back one of our most popular episodes to date to support our many listeners who are grappling with important questions around measuring the success of their careers and life. This is a natural time of year to begin to think about the possibilities for 2024 and begin planning for either staying on the path we are currently on or maybe forging a new one. We talk with Jack Schlosser, a noted expert in the field of healthcare on leadership, governance and career success about what he has learned over his 50-year career about how to make career and life transitions successfully.

Coaches Corner – The Path to Psychological Safety for High Performing Team (or anyone) !

Do you know the secret of high performing teams? That’s right! Per the title, it’s psychological safety (PS). In this Coaches Corner, we unpack an article (2017) from one of our trusted sources, Harvard Business Review, and share ways in which you, as leaders, can create and maintain PS for your teams, toward greater engagement and excellence. Want to know what the key, foundational ingredient, without which there cannot be PS? Listen in, as we reveal, not only what that is but, also, all six steps from the article. However you listen, we hope this episode will be insightful for you. Have you taken the opportunity to complete our HOPE survey yet? We Need Your Voice!

Talkin’ About Unfinished Business, with Amy Yip

How many of us find ourselves, as adults, ruled by our childhood assumptions? What if we could step back in time and have open, honest conversations, with our parents, about those stories (in our own heads) we grew up with, that might not have been completely correct? This week’s guest, Somatic Life Transformation and Mental Fitness Coach, keynote speaker, author, and self-confidence trainer, Amy Yip, did just that. Join us for this eye-opening conversation and learn more about Amy’s journey, as a first generation, Asian American daughter of parents from China. Listen in as we dive into Amy’s new international bestseller, Unfinished Business – Breaking Down the Great Wall Between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents. Learn about how candid conversations with her parents busted many of the assumptions she grew up with, that influenced her focus and behaviors and impacted her confidence. This is a lesson in adulting we think you won’t want to miss!

Unearthing Gems from Nicole Bianchi’s Five Tough Talks!

Would you build a house, without first setting a solid foundation? Probably not, right? Well, as it turns out, setting a sound foundation as a first step in any individual or team working relationship is just as critical. In this episode, we return from a week on Cloud 9, after our amazing visit from Nicole Bianchi, two-time bestselling author, speaker, coach, and off-key karaoke singer. We are unearthing gems from her latest book, Five Tough Talks – a playbook for every tough talk you need to have in your professional and personal life, where we discuss this critical foundational step that can lead to greater outcomes and effectiveness, when we, as leaders, need to have tough talks. News flash…this step can often minimize the need to even have a tough talk. Join us as we share what’s behind Rules, Routines, and Rhythms. Learn about a few fairly simple questions (from Nicole’s second chapter) that we like as discussion starters for building strong 1x1 relationships and for intentionally setting agreements. Let us know what you think!

Nicole Bianchi Returns – Fun with Five Tough Talks!

How does it feel to be one of the stops on a bestselling author’s latest book tour? In a word, AMAZING! Join us as we welcome the return of Nicole Bianchi, bestselling author of Small Brave Moves, consultant, master coach and global transformational speaker. Listen in as Nicole introduces her latest bestseller, Five Tough Talks – a playbook for every tough talk you need to have in your professional and personal life. Learn Nicole’s views around which talks are the toughest and how they can become easier by doing some up-front preparation. Just a hint…while the talks do not show up in a required sequence, there is some logic behind the order. Nicole shares what led her to write this beautifully foundational playbook and offers a challenge for leaders who are looking for guidance around what may seem like difficult conversations. We finished our time with Nicole feeling energized, engaged, and determined to put her playbook to use in our own practices. We think you’ll feel the same!

Coaching Coaches? An impromptu Team Coaching Session with Erica Goos

What might happen, when two, professional coaches (who happen to be Lifting Leaders Podcast cohosts) engage in a team coaching session with another, highly-skilled professional coach? Join us as we team up with our friend and colleague, Erica Goos, MA, PCC, Mentor Coach, Coach Supervisor, and get “unstuck,” during an impromptu team coaching session. Listen in and learn how, what sounds like a normal conversation, can result in new insights and commitments. Have you taken the opportunity to complete our HOPE survey yet? We Need Your Voice!

Tapping into Some Gems from Geoff Bellman

We gained a wealth of knowledge from our interview with Geoff Bellman (Episode 66), renowned Organizational Development leader, best-selling author, and lifetime achievement award winner (OD Network). Join us as we unearth some of the gems from Extraordinary Groups, a bestselling book by Geoff Bellman and Kathleen Ryan. Are you ready to lead your group through a major change? What does it take to lead a group through transformational change? Why is this shift in approach so important for success? Why is setting expectation critical toward moving groups in the right direction? Listen in, as we explore what is truly at the heart of transformation. This episode is short and sweet, and we believe you’ll find it transformational!

Reflections from a Humble Legend – Tapping into the Wisdom of Geoff Bellman

The best day in the life of an Organizational Development (OD) Practitioner, is when she/they have the privilege of spending quality time with a leader committed to advancing the profession. Enter Geoff Bellman, renowned leader in the field of OD (since 1977!), six-time, best-selling author, and lifetime achievement award winner (OD Network). Join us as we spend a delightful hour with this highly engaged and humble legend. Learn a few of the truths Geoff discovered, over years of working with leaders, around the World, in relation to transformational experiences with teams. There is so much richness in this episode that you won’t want to miss a minute of this hour-plus-long session. We believe you will agree that your time was well spent!