Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Leadership should not feel like a lecture. It should feel like a conversation you actually want to be part of.
Welcome to The Path to Leadership, where Dr. Katie Ervin and creative strategist Rhonda Jolyean Hale team up to bring you real talk, real tools, and real transformation. Think of it as your weekly coffee date where leadership development meets creativity, brain science, humor, and the beauty found in both breakthroughs and breakdowns.
Dr. Katie brings the research, the practicality, and her signature no-fluff honesty. Rhonda Jolyean brings the creativity, the reinvention energy, and a fresh perspective on how your brain, your story, and your environment shape who you are as a leader. Together, they explore what it takes to grow, adapt, inspire, and stay human in a world that never slows down.
If you are leading people, leading projects, leading at home, or simply leading your own next chapter, this podcast gives you the mindset and momentum to do it with clarity, courage, and joy.
Because leadership is not about being perfect. It is about showing up, getting curious, and choosing who you want to be today.
Connect with the hosts:
Dr. Katie Ervin
www.katieervin.com
www.linkedin.com/in/katieervin/
Rhonda Jolyean Hale
www.jolyean.com
www.linkedin.com/in/rhondajhale/
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
|
What If Doubt Is Proof You Are Growing
|
May 26, 2026 |
|
Stop Faking It And Start Learning It
|
May 19, 2026 |
|
Whose Trance Is Running Your Leadership
|
May 12, 2026 |
|
What If Rest Were A Leadership Skill
|
May 05, 2026 |
|
The Art Of Saying No
|
Apr 28, 2026 |
|
How To Lead Like A Human In An AI Workplace
|
Apr 21, 2026 |
|
AI Proof Leadership Skills
|
Apr 14, 2026 |
|
Stop Stereotyping And Lead Multigenerational Teams Well
|
Apr 07, 2026 |
|
You Can Build Better Leadership Habits One Week At A Time
|
Mar 31, 2026 |
|
Showing Up Anyway: What Leadership Looks Like When You're Running on Empty
|
Mar 24, 2026 |
|
100 Episodes Of Leadership Lessons
|
Mar 17, 2026 |
|
How Giving A Damn Builds Better Companies with Justin Ricklefs
|
Mar 10, 2026 |
|
Change Isn’t the Problem. How We Lead It Is.
|
Mar 03, 2026 |
|
No Crown, Still Bossing: Why Vibes, Plants, And Walkabouts Beat PowerPoints
|
Feb 24, 2026 |
|
Leaders Can Admit Uncertainty And Still Lead
|
Feb 17, 2026 |
|
Beauty and the Brain: How Neuroaesthetics Shapes Leadership, Change, and Resilience
|
Feb 10, 2026 |
|
Profit Follows People: Build Belonging, Competence, And Autonomy
|
Feb 03, 2026 |
|
Assessments Without The Labels
|
Jan 27, 2026 |
|
What We Wish We Knew And What We’re Glad We Learned
|
Jan 20, 2026 |
|
What You Practice In Stress Becomes Your Leadership Style
|
Jan 13, 2026 |
|
Stop Letting Your Brain Be Your Drama Queen
|
Jan 06, 2026 |
|
Celebrate The Pause
|
Dec 23, 2025 |
|
Leadership Briefs: Building A Personal Values Playbook
|
Dec 16, 2025 |
|
Tools To Flourish: Play, Values, And Leadership
|
Dec 09, 2025 |
|
Define Success On Your Terms
|
Dec 02, 2025 |
|
Lead Smarter With AI, Not Harder
|
Nov 25, 2025 |
|
Introducing A New Co‑Host And A New Chapter
|
Nov 18, 2025 |
|
Quarter Four as the Bridge to Quarter One: Momentum, Boundaries, and Better Leadership
|
Sep 30, 2025 |
|
Leading with Intention with Mark Stewart
|
Sep 23, 2025 |
|
Empty Nests and New Beginnings
|
Sep 16, 2025 |
|
Cultivating What Matters: A Season of Intentional Growth
|
May 27, 2025 |
|
Behind the Highlight Reel: The Myth of Overnight Success
|
May 20, 2025 |
|
Stop Faking It: Why Authentic Leadership Matters More Than You Think
|
May 13, 2025 |
|
Bloom Where You're Planted: Finding Focus in Busy Seasons
|
May 06, 2025 |
|
How To Turn Your Office Grouch Into Your Greatest Ally
|
Apr 29, 2025 |
|
From Burnout to Beauty: Rhonda Jolyean Hale's Transformation Through Aesthetic Exploration
|
Apr 22, 2025 |
|
Building Communities Through Economic Vision with Jason Smith
|
Apr 15, 2025 |
|
Rising to Lead: Kristen Hoffman's Leadership Journey
|
Apr 08, 2025 |
|
Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of Youth Development
|
Apr 01, 2025 |
|
Beyond the Gavel: A Judge's Leadership Journey
|
Mar 25, 2025 |
|
From Transportation Executive to Visionary Leadership Coach: Jim Bramlett's Journey
|
Mar 11, 2025 |
|
Is Your Workplace Secretly Demotivating?
|
Mar 04, 2025 |
|
Transforming Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Leadership
|
Feb 18, 2025 |
|
Building Connections and Resilience in Leadership with Heath Horyna
|
Feb 10, 2025 |
|
James Williams's Dedication to Leading with Purpose
|
Feb 04, 2025 |
|
Cultivating Growth and Connection: Reflections and Aspirations for 2025
|
Jan 28, 2025 |
|
Navigating Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Kansas with Josh Shorter
|
Jan 21, 2025 |
|
From Classroom to Community: Dan Smith's Impactful Shift
|
Jan 14, 2025 |
|
Brad Douglas's Journey: Embracing Change and Driving Impact
|
Jan 07, 2025 |
|
Blake Vargas on Balancing Passion and Community Service
|
Dec 31, 2024 |
|
Discovering Authenticity and Empowerment Through Style with Beth King
|
Dec 17, 2024 |
|
Embracing Empowerment in Leadership with Lisa Thimmesch
|
Dec 10, 2024 |
|
Crafting a New Path: Jeff Pelaccio's Evolution from Tech Enthusiast to Entrepreneur
|
Dec 03, 2024 |
|
Leading with Empathy: Kimberly Richtig on Growth and Discovery
|
Nov 26, 2024 |
|
Finding Strength and Compassion in Entrepreneurship with Mandy Shoemaker
|
Nov 19, 2024 |
|
Bridging Military and Civilian Worlds: Lieutenant Colonel Bryan Gregory's Leadership Journey
|
Nov 11, 2024 |
|
Resilience and Purpose: Kelli Campbell-Goodnow's Journey of Service and Support for Military Families
|
Nov 05, 2024 |
|
Redefining Leadership: Embracing Personal Growth and Professional Integrity with Jenna Washnieski
|
Oct 29, 2024 |
|
From Family Roots to Leadership Heights: Monique Garcia's Inspirational Journey
|
Oct 22, 2024 |
|
The Journey to Harmonizing Professional and Personal Goals with Michele Markham
|
Oct 15, 2024 |
|
Creating Inclusive Spaces: Lessons from Erica Kruckenberg
|
Oct 08, 2024 |
|
Giving Back and Growing Forward: Marc Shaffer Leadership Lessons
|
Oct 01, 2024 |
|
AI as Your New Best Colleague: Exploring Modern Workplace Automation
|
Sep 24, 2024 |
|
Strategic Time Management: Unleashing Your Leadership Potential with Dr. Katie
|
Sep 16, 2024 |
|
Navigating Small Business Challenges with Expert Insights from Jill Hathaway
|
Sep 10, 2024 |
|
Welcome to Season 2
|
Sep 03, 2024 |
|
Bonus Episode: A Catalyst for Organizational Change (eagadv.com)
|
Jul 24, 2024 |
|
Reflecting on Progress and Embracing Change
|
Jun 18, 2024 |
|
Capturing Wins and Setting Goals: A Mid-Year Review Guide
|
Jun 04, 2024 |
|
Uncovering Leadership Potential: Nurturing Frontline Supervisors to Unlock Team Engagement
|
May 28, 2024 |
|
Steering Through Change: A Masterclass in Leadership with Kansas Turnpike Authority CEO Steve Hewitt
|
May 21, 2024 |
|
Building a Strong Brand for Authentic Engagement and Growth with Lori Wiles
|
May 14, 2024 |
|
Embracing Life's Wake-Up Calls: Balancing Success, Health, and Happiness on Our Journey
|
May 07, 2024 |
|
Listen Up, Leaders! Why Your Team Might Leave You
|
Apr 30, 2024 |
|
Composing Your Career's Signature Tune with Emma's Branding Strategies
|
Apr 23, 2024 |
|
Elevating Productivity by Decluttering and Delegating with Jenna
|
Apr 16, 2024 |
|
Charting the Course of Collaborative Success at Van Meter with Kate Weber
|
Apr 09, 2024 |
|
Igniting Joy Through Leadership: Ashlyn's Journey with Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas
|
Apr 01, 2024 |
|
Fostering Unity and Impactful Leadership Through Community with Alana Muller
|
Mar 26, 2024 |
|
Cultivating Space for Reflection in the Leadership Landscape with Erin Fajen
|
Mar 19, 2024 |
|
Crafting Connections and Amplifying Leadership Voices with Rich Bracken
|
Mar 12, 2024 |
|
Cultivating Community and Connection with Lauren Conaway
|
Mar 05, 2024 |
|
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership with David Brzozowski
|
Feb 27, 2024 |
|
Weaving Fulfillment into Your Career Tapestry with Mary Messner
|
Feb 20, 2024 |
|
The Heart of Advocacy: Shanna Adamic's Journey of Resilience and Optimism
|
Feb 13, 2024 |
|
Shaping a Culture of Care in the Corporate World with Haley Prophet
|
Feb 06, 2024 |
|
Why you failed: troubleshooting your goals
|
Jan 30, 2024 |
|
Embracing Your Voice: The Power of Speaking Up with Authenticity
|
Jan 23, 2024 |
|
Leading with Purpose: Mike Sinnett's Journey in Leadership
|
Jan 11, 2024 |
|
Charting Your Own Course in Life and Work
|
Jan 09, 2024 |
|
Tips and tricks for year-end reflection and new year practices
|
Dec 26, 2023 |
|
Are you sabotaging your new leaders?
|
Dec 14, 2023 |
|
Building Confident Leaders with Marcela Rodriguez
|
Dec 12, 2023 |
|
Stop wasting money building bridges with Cory Scheer
|
Dec 05, 2023 |
|
How are you taking care of yourself?
|
Nov 28, 2023 |
|
Releasing guilt at work through a simple assessment!
|
Nov 13, 2023 |
|
Warning...toxic workplace ahead!
|
Nov 07, 2023 |
|
Don’t Be Afraid to Do Hard Things with Brandon Calloway
|
Oct 31, 2023 |
|
Most wonderful time of the year...or not!
|
Oct 24, 2023 |
|
The Bottom Line vs. The People: Leadership conversations with André Davis
|
Oct 17, 2023 |
|
Lessons learned in the leadership journey with John P. Minnis
|
Oct 10, 2023 |
|
Don't be a "mean girl"!
|
Oct 03, 2023 |
|
Happy HR Professional's Day with Jim Bowers
|
Sep 26, 2023 |
|
Calling All Assessment Junkies!
|
Sep 18, 2023 |
|
Belonging: the secret to developing strong cultures with Isaac Lee Collins
|
Sep 11, 2023 |
|
Join us on your journey
|
Sep 05, 2023 |
|
Meet the Team: Emma Blankenship
|
Aug 31, 2023 |
|
Meet the team: Jenna Scott's Leadership Journey
|
Aug 29, 2023 |
|
Meet the Catalyst Team
|
Aug 21, 2023 |
|
Dr. Katie Ervin's Leadership Journey
|
Aug 14, 2023 |
|
The Leadership Journey Sneak Peak
|
Aug 07, 2023 |