The Made Leader
By Jen Arnold, Leadership Consultant & Coach
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The Made Leader is the podcast for new managers who were thrown into leadership with zero training and even less support. Only 10% of people are natural leaders. The rest of us? We have to become one.
Hosted by Jen Arnold, this show is your no-BS guide to surviving (and thriving) in your first three years of leadership. You'll get practical strategies to help you lead through difficult conversations, managing up, and giving meaningful feedback. Just real advice for real challenges.
Whether you're dealing with imposter syndrome, difficult conversations, or the overwhelm of leading your former peers, The Made Leader will help you lead better tomorrow than you did today.
Leadership isn't who you are. It's who you're becoming.
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Steps to Take in Your First 30 Days
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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The Emotional Stages of Early Leadership
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May 27, 2026 |
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A Better Way to Ask for Feedback
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May 20, 2026 |
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Got Harsh Feedback? Here's How to Benefit
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May 13, 2026 |
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The 7 Harsh Truths of Early Leadership
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May 06, 2026 |
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The Steps Most Managers Skip Before a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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A Framework for Having Hard Conversations
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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7 Feedback Mistakes New Leaders Make
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Don't Stay Silent: Why Giving Feedback Matters
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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3 Delegation Mistakes (and a Framework to Fix Them)
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Stop Doing Your Team's Work
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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4 Ways to Manage Your Emotions
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Moving from Peer to Leader: What Not to Do When Managing Your Old Team
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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The 3 Critical Mistakes New Leaders Make
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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The Made Leader Is Evolving — Here's What's Changing
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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How to Lead Better Meetings with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Fairness in the Workplace after DEI with Lily Zheng
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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How New Leaders Can Build Collaborative Teams with Harper Ray Wagner
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Leaders: You Don't Have to Sacrifice Yourself with Alli Murphy
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Power Up Your Executive Presence with Jennifer Jensen
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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How to Build Connection Over Authority with Andrew Stoute
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Build Your Confidence as a New Leader with Simone Knego
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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The Hiring Mistakes Most New Leaders Make with Mitch McDermott
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Why Women Leaders Face Hidden Career Roadblocks with Kae Kronthaler-Williams
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Psychology-Backed Strategies for Leadership Success with Sébastien Page
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Leading and Parenting with Jessica Toussaint
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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What Nobody Tells You About Switching Companies as a Leader with Andrea Herron
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Sales Management: Building Influence Over Authority with Keith Willis
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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The Hidden Truth About Leadership Strengths with Dr. Martin Dubin
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Self-Understanding as the Foundation of Leadership with Margaret Andrews
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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The Neurodivergent Leader's Guide to Success with Rita Ramakrishnan
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Ways to be a 'Brain On' Leader with Deb Smolensky
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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How to Give Feedback That Actually Works with Lisa Sansom
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Practical Strategies for Becoming a Better Manager
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Managing Up: It's Not About Politics—It's About Your Success | Coaching Episode with Julie Binter
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Effective Strategies for Managing Underperformance with Kamaria Scott
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Signs of a Toxic Boss with Mary Abbajay
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Leading People You Don't Actually Like with Karen Suchsland
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Does Your Leadership Style Fit Your Culture? Coaching Episode with Jen and Julie
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Practical Steps to Leading Through Trauma with Gretchen Schmelzer,PhD
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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The Overextended & Invisible Middle Manager with Kamaria Scott
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Proven Steps to Build High-Performing Teams with Laura Martin, CEO, The Glinda Group
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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What's Holding You Back from Getting Promoted with Karen Suchsland
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Leading in a Fast-Paced Environment with Junid Sanchez, Vice President, Human Resources at Yes&
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May 28, 2025 |
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AI in Leadership: Essential Strategies for Success with Theresa Fesinstine
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May 21, 2025 |
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How Leaders Can Make Work Meaningful with Wes Adams and Tamara Myles
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May 14, 2025 |
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Make Better Decisions with Smart Project Management with Paul Koetke
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May 07, 2025 |
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Spotting Leadership Potential on Your Team - Coaching Episode with Jen & Julie
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Is Empathetic Leadership Really "Soft"? with Chrystal Morris Harry, MBA, SPHR, JCTC, JCDC
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Turning Missteps into Leadership Learning Opportunities with Anne Turchi
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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How Leaders Build Community with their Teams with DeMario Bell, Founder of Gatherful
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Frustrated with your team? Try these tips
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Develop Your Employees Regardless of Age with Michelle Westfort
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Why Your Team Doesn't Buy In (and What to Do About It) with Rob Lion
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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The Honor and Risk of Leadership with Lexi B, Tech Leader and Speaker
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Leading the Way: Transforming Your Role from Player to Coach
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Better Team Dynamics Through Conflict Resolution with Dr. John Eliot
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Understanding Power Dynamics for Effective Leadership with Sabina Nawaz
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Status: The Hidden Key to Team Motivation with Jordan Birnbaum, MA
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Boost Your Executive Presence in Leadership Meetings
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Why You Need to Encourage Constructive Dissent as a Leader with Justin Gomez
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Breaking Into the C-Suite: A Director's Success Story with Nicole Fallowfield
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Leading at a Cost: New Insights into Manager Burnout with Jan Bruce
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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The Made Leader Preview
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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The End of Season 2
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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The Critical First 44 Days of Onboarding with Carolyn Sorgenfrei, ICP-ATF
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Breaking the Status Quo of Performance Reviews with Robert Neiuber, IPMA-CE
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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The Unspoken Rules at Work with Dr. Ella F. Washington, Author, Professor, and Organizational Psychologist
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Supporting Leadership to Impact Organizational Wellbeing with Bridgette McCullough, MPH
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Getting Your Team Change Ready with Kamaria Scott, Founder and CEO of Enetic
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety While Leading a Team with Beth Finkle, MPH, CHES
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Creating Boundaries for Better Leadership with LeeAnn Garrick, COO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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7 Ways Leaders Can Run Better Meetings with Gary Ware, Creative Catalyst & Workshop Facilitator, Breakthrough Play
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Lessons Learned from a Leadership Low Point with Stacy Vega
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Elevating Your Brand as a Leader with Jessica D. Winder, SHRM-SCP
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May 22, 2024 |
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Being Replaced Four Weeks into Your First Leadership Role with Karen Suchsland
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May 15, 2024 |
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Do This to Make Your Employees Feel Like You Don't Care with Jen Arnold
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May 08, 2024 |
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Having Mental Health Conversations as a Leader with Andrea Herron, MA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Executive HR Leader & Coach
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May 01, 2024 |
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Mastering the Art of Meaningful Feedback: A Must-Have Leadership Skill with Jen Arnold
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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The Gift of Failure in Leadership with Josh Durham, Owner of Gamut Project Solutions
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Elevate Your Team's Success: Mastering Career Conversations
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Learning to Lead in 2 Weeks with Lex Moschakis, Co-Founder of Live Big
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Bouncing Back After a Demotion with Jen Arnold
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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From Manager to Director: Overcoming Unsupportive Leadership with Michaelangelo Aranda
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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The Crucial Role of Trust in Leadership with Jen Arnold
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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A Neurodivergent Leader's Path: Navigating ADHD in the Workplace with Dr. Karyn Mathura, Employee Experience Lead, Global Markets, Citi
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Frustrated with Your Team? Try These Tips.
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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From Accountability to Authenticity: Leadership Lessons from College Baseball with Rucker Taylor, Head Baseball Coach at Davidson College II Ep 45
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Organizational Fit, Navigating Change, and Asking the Right Questions
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Navigating Hierarchy in a Fortune 500 Organization with Rhonda Okurowski
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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042: Welcome to Season 2 of Growing Through It!
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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041: End of Season One
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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040: Conquering Insomnia with Spencer Richards, Ph.D.
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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039: Getting Good Enough Sleep with Spencer Richards, Ph.D
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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038: Creating Career Options with Lindsay Gordon, Career Coach, Author, & Speaker
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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037: Overcoming Codependency with Sharon Martin, LCSW
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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036: Real Talk: Dealing with Life's Roadblocks
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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035: From Hope to Heartbreak: A Woman's Transformative Journey to Getting the Right Diagnosis for Her Husband with Nicole Bell, Author & Entrepreneur
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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034: Real Talk: This Greatly Impacts Your Resilience
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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033: The Emotional & Psychological Impact of Infertility with Cathie Quillet, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Published Author
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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032: Coping with an Empty Nest with Celia Dodd, Journalist and Author
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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031: Your Brain on Grief with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, Grief Expert, Neuroscientist, and Psychologist
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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030: Real Talk: A Step-by-Step Process for Unpacking Your Stressors
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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029: Coping with a Job Loss with Brett Blair, PhD, Founder and President of Best Life Global
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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028: Real Talk: How Resilience is Often Misunderstood
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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027: Purpose as a Verb, Not a Noun with Sam Ushio, Chief Ikigai Officer at Connect3x
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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026: Real Talk: A Practice That Has Strengthened My Resilience
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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025: A Husband's Story of Love & Loss with Brett Blair, PhD, Founder and President of Best Life Global
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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024: Real Talk: Why You Need a Personal Mission Statement
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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023: How to Move Past Resentment with Dr. Robert Enright, Founder of the International Forgiveness Institute
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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022: Real Talk: Balancing Self-Compassion with Challenge
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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021: Why We Need Adult Friendships with Kat Vellos, Speaker and Author
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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020: Real Talk: Setting Goals from a Place of Value
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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019: Real Talk: Your Career Wellbeing
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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018: The Domino Effect of Setting Boundaries in Your Life with Stephanie Granger
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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017: Real Talk: 7 Questions to Reflect on 2022
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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016: The Penalties of Being a Working Mom with Erica Ballard, Life Coach for Women Who Work
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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015: Real Talk: It's Supposed to Be Hard
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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014: How to Recognize Toxic Behavior (from the Start) with Stephanie Sarkis, PhD
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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013: The 7 Types of Rest with Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD [Rebroadcast from the Redesigning Wellness Podcast]
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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012: Real Talk: Examining Your Relationship with Alcohol
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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011: Alcohol: A Friend or Foe for Coping? with George Koob, Ph.D., Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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010: Real Talk: Understanding What You Need in a Boss
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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009: Signs of a Toxic Boss with Mary Abbajay, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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008: Real Talk: Questions to Get Past Failure
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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007: Make Your Pain Pay You Back with Deya Smith-Taylor, Author, Producer, and Certified Life Coach
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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006: Real Talk: Parenting Struggles
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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005: Talking About Mental Health is Not Enough with Justin Kruger, Founder and CEO of Project Helping
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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004: Real Talk: Setting Boundaries
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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003: Three Steps to Healthy Boundaries at Work with Jill Griffin, Career Strategist & Executive Coach
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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002: Real Talk: Facing My Fear
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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001: Facing Your Fears with Corey Wilks, Psy.D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Executive Coach
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Oct 12, 2022 |