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04/4/2022

In this episode we talk with an exceptional executive, Dr. Pamelar Hale, about her secret sauce for developing leaders for today and the future. She also tells her story about how she builds resilience and bounces back when life inevitably brings challenges.

04/11/2022

In this episode we unpack a few of the many gems of wisdom and inspiration we received from our conversation with Dr. Pamelar Hale in episode 2. We explore some practical ways to develop leaders, find your passion and build resilience. We also leave you with a few challenges to spur you on to take action on what you are learning and what is stirring in you so we can build a better world together.

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04/18/2022

Dr. Pam McLean, Co-Founder of The Hudson Institute of Coaching, talks with us about why this is “a golden moment for us as human beings” and what she has learned, through decades of working with leaders around the globe, about the critical capabilities leaders need to develop to solve the complex issues in the world today.

04/25/2022

In this episode we dig deeper into one of the many gems that Dr. Pam McLean shared with us in our interview with her last week. We also draw from the wisdom of Dr. Edgar Schein, delving into what leaders need to know, the “Need to Haves,” as we face a complex and rapidly changing world, to drive a learning culture and think more systemically.

05/02/2022

In this episode we talk with Andrea Lucky, Kitsap Credit Union’s VP of HR, about how to develop organizational cultures with community at the center and the additive difference this can make for our employees and the organization. We also talk about the importance of flexibility and adaptability as we help leaders craft a path forward into the “new normal.”

05/08/2022

We are mining a bit deeper into the topic of Culture Fit vs. Culture Add, in this episode. Expanding on the rich conversation we had with our latest guest, Andrea Lucky, we take a bit of a philosophical journey around some of the benefits associated with hiring for growth/innovation/Add, rather than hiring with the intention of maintaining the current cultural norms.

05/15/2022

In this episode, featuring Will Paisley, award winning Stanford graduate, we learn some of the challenges confronting marginalized individuals in today’s professional world.  Will also shares his ideas and advice for leaders of marginalized individuals and teams, around giving grace and engaging and recognizing the richness they bring to organizations. We hope you will listen in, as there is so much more to hear in this insightful episode.

05/22/2022

In this episode we dig deeper into the challenge that Will Paisley, our previous episode’s guest, gave us. He said that when leaders bring young marginalized individuals into the fold we have to recognize, “you don’t know everything. You need to take the time and give yourself grace and give those people who are following you grace to understand you are going to make mistakes along the way and it might not be pretty and could be pretty messy.” Knowing that leadership begins by looking inward and being self-aware, Kristal and Tricia explore how leaders can show up positively in this uncomfortable space of not knowing. We call this courageous leadership. Join us as we unpack this critical leadership competency.

05/30/2022

We introduce our 2022 Sensational Summer Challenge which we hope inspires you to make a positive everyday impact to our world over the summer. Chance, our technology guru, joins us to kick-off this contest by helping us explore four easy ways you can start today to make a positive everyday impact on our environment. These ideas are just the beginning and we hope you find your own ways that resonate with you whether they are supporting social justice initiatives, innovative ways to work or learn or increasing mental wellness. We hope you join us on this adventure this summer and keep us updated on how your ideas are taking root to make a better world.

06/06/2022

In this episode, we discuss the importance of networking, to you as a leader, to those you influence, as well as your greater community. We share why networking isn’t just a “nice to have” element in leadership but an important source of feedback and a critical component of leader effectiveness and well-being. Please join us in this free-flow exchange of perspectives!

03/28/2022

Today we are talking about why we chose to launch this podcast, what we will be discussing in the episodes, why we are releasing it now, why we are the ones to bring it to you and what you can expect from us. We are glad you are on this adventure with us! 

06/14/2022

Have your idea for our Summer Challenge of making a difference everyday to make a better world but still wrestling with actually making the change?Join us as we explore why making change can be so hard and 3 tips for making it easier.

06/20/2022

Dr. Nooravi talks with us about her game changing new book, A Powerful Culture Starts with you. She shares with us the simple, comprehensive models that leaders can follow to create energizing and engaging environments where people can thrive. She also talks about the challenging and transformative process of writing this important guidebook for all leaders.

06/27/2022

Tricia and Kristal further explore the second model, DRIVE IT, of Dr. Nooravi’s three model approach to building a culture where employees can thrive. They share their experience working in organizations, with clients and their own life experiences implementing the first two steps in the DRIVE IT Model, Determine the challenge and Reflect on what making this change would mean to me.

07/04/2022

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Corman, IO Psychologist and Senior Principal at Mercer|Sirota.  Dr. Corman engages with us, on the topic of employee engagement, today, including actions that support it and actions that diminish it.  We also discuss what it may take, to keep engagement alive, in organizations, moving forward. 

07/11/2022

The Great Resignation is showing no signs of slowing down and many companies are still struggling with retaining employees. In this episode we explore deeper into employee engagement and the role it plays in not just keeping your employees but in ensuring both your company’s and employees’ success.

07/18/2022

We talk with Elizabeth Leavitt, retired Senior Director of Engineering, Environment and Sustainability and current Principal at Jacobs about the evolution of the environmental industry, both the challenges and what brings her hope for the future. She also shares what every leader needs to know, about the importance and impact of their decisions on the long term viability of our own health and wellbeing now and for future generations.

09/11/2022

We are back from our summer break with a true show stopper episode with Susan Mann, executive coach, people strategy and culture consultant, artist and consultant to Brené Brown Education and Research Group. Susan shares her personal story of transition and resilience and talks with us about the importance of self-compassion and how to be a braver more courageous leader. You don’t want to miss this one.

09/19/2022

We share our summer break adventure stories and how we cashed in on our investment of taking a break. We also dive deeper into one of the many special Gems from our conversation with Susan Mann in the last episode, focusing on the two principles for creating the foundations of workplace well-being.

09/26/2022

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 and why he still has hope for the healthcare industry.

10/3/2022

Tricia and I explore some of the gems from the episode with our latest guest, Jack Schlosser. We focus on his idea of a career as a marathon and how that aligns with another leadership guru, Marcus Buckingham, and his new book Love + Work. Searching for how to find happiness in your work? This episode will help you get there.

10/10/2022

In this episode we pause to celebrate a big milestone for the podcast and a prestigious award that Kristal was honored with this past week. We hope you’ll enjoy this unscripted, spontaneous episode of joy and appreciation.

10/17/2022

In this episode, we interview Glodean Champion, author, speaker, teacher, and thought leader, on the topics of equity and leadership. Glodean reveals insights that inspired her journey to now and looks at love, humanity, and leadership, through an equity lens.  Looking for a little inspiration?  Listen in!

10/24/2022

In this episode, we unpack a Forbes article, “10 Things Every Leader Should Challenge.” You may be surprised to learn about challenges that may seem foundational and some that are not.   We look at leadership challenges, from our innermost thinking, foundational elements in  organizations, to complex and innovative steps, all, with a focus on evolving organizations toward a better World.

10/31/2022

Looking for a way to gain insights through self-reflection? Journaling can be the answer. In this episode we share our tips for starting a journaling practice and the many benefits this can bring to your development as a leader and human.

11/7/2022

We talk with Brett Bizik, makeup artist and beauty expert, on the magic of uncovering our unique beauty on the outside so that we can show the world our amazing beauty on the inside. Through sharing his personal stories of struggle and triumph, we get a window into an industry that does not always have our best interest at heart and his unique approach to addressing this as well as his inspiring wisdom for living our best life.

11/14/2022

Inspired by our guest in last week’s episode, Brett Bizik, we explore deeper the important practice of self-compassion through the lens of Dr. Kristin Neff’s work. We hope you can find opportunities to pause and be self-compassionate so that you can be your best self for your team and your loved ones during this busy time of year that can be both joyous and painful.

11/21/2022

In the episode, we interview two accomplished leaders, Anika Klix and Mark Coates, who are both loyal listers of this podcast, on the topics of gratitude and mindfulness in leadership.

11/28/2022

In the episode, we explore a method for pausing that Anika Klix and Mark Coates referred to in our interview with them in our last episode. We review the 4 steps to STOP and how implementing this practice can help us thrive as leaders in our work and life.

1/09/2023

In our first episode of the new year, Dr. Marilyn Gist talks with us about how to be a great leader and the extraordinary power of leadership humility. We discuss how her research, and book, help leaders not only be successful in the present, but be a great leader sustainably over time. She also gives us a sneak peek into what she is working on now, which might surprise you - we think it is a game changer.

1/16/2023

Phyllis talks with us about her book, Courageous Clarity, and how to step out as a leader beyond the everyday and create a clear path forward to inspire, influence and engage your teams for greater results. 

1/23/2023

In this episode, Nicole Bianchi, author of Small Brave Moves - learn why little acts of bravery are the key to life-changing leadership, talks with us about her book and how showing up authentically is not only a courageous act but the key to unlocking our growth and sustainable success as a human and a leader. Nicole shares with us how “Bravership”(the intersection between bravery and leadership) has the power to drive your business and transform your leadership.

1/30/2023

In this episode Kristal and Tricia share their personal stories about the beginning of the new year, plans for 2023 and why this year’s focus for the podcast is personal.  They also explore a few of their key takeaways from our amazing guests in January who all helped us launch the year so strongly.

2/06/2023

We dig deeper into our 2023 focus for the podcast, “hope.” We explore its definition, why it matters, how it has shown up in our lives and how it is a critical component of a good life and effective leadership. We “hope” you’ll enjoy this episode and come away informed AND inspired.

2/13/2023

In this Valentine’s Day Eve episode, we share some of the things we love including a tried-and-true HBR article on…you guessed it…LOVE and leadership. We also get a surprise visit from an important member of our Lifting Leaders Podcast team, Chance Roberts, who shares some of the things he is loving these days and brings him hope, as a student at Colorado State University. Ready to be inspired?

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2/20/2023

We talk with Jeff McAuliffe, Activist, Coach and Consultant and creator of the newsletter 52 Weeks of Earth Day, about his journey to personal accountability for making the world a better place. He invites us to reflect on how we can make small changes in our own thinking and behavior and ultimately join together with others who are on a similar journey in order to create a movement of positive actions within our own communities. This is an act of hope. We hope you will listen, reflect and take action.

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2/27/2023

Reflecting on some of the gems from Jeff McAuliffe, we explore the underlying theme of change and how it presents, as we move to make incremental changes toward saving our planet.  Listen in as we unpack insights around how commercial products impact our own lives and how we may need to rethink our actions and change some habits (you guessed it…toilet paper). Learn about what drives the 5 stages of change. We HOPE you will listen in and get ready for our BIG Lifting Leaders Podcast First Anniversary Party!  It’s coming in March…so, listen in for more details and get ready to PARTY!

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3/06/2023

Have you ever felt so passionate about something that you willingly jumped out of your comfort zone, to pursue a completely new and unknown path?  In this episode, we visit with Victoria Campbell, PhD., HR professional, eco-activist and musical composer, as she shares her fascinating journey of discovery from business professional to creator of the eco-musical, “Treeson.” Her story is filled with inspirational gems from which all of us, when we’re ready to hear the message, can learn and grow.  Victoria shares a few very special gifts, so we Hope you will listen, from start to finish and we Hope you are as moved and inspired as we are!

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3/13/2023

We are, once again, on a mining expedition and, in this episode, we tap into a few of the gems we found, during our interview, last week, with Victoria Campbell. Join us as we share the connections we see, between Victoria’s amazing quest to save our earth and Herminia Ibarra’s wisdom, as found in her book, Working Identify.  

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3/20/2023

In this episode of Coaches’ Corner, we examine the leader 360-degree assessment as a tool for development.  We share what a 360-degree assessment is and what it is not, and we tap into the views from a few trusted leadership experts on what makes a 360-degree review successful. Are you ready to take a deeper dive into a tool that can reveal your strengths, as well as potential opportunities for development? The answers are just a click away…we Hope you’ll listen in!

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3/27/2023

Kristal and Tricia get a lesson in perspective, as they visit, with Pacific Northwest renowned photographer and artist, Robert Chism. Listen in and learn about this accomplished photographer, whose work is on display, not only at several local establishments, in King & Pierce Counties, WA, but also at the Seattle Space Needle.  Robert’s talents have crossed international lines, as well. One of his works was given, as a gift to Japan.  We hope you’ll listen in and learn, for yourself, some of the connections he sees, between the work he does, and making a better and more inspired world. 

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4/03/2023

In this gem-mining expedition, following the interview with photographer and artist, Robert Chism, Kristal and Tricia explore leadership as an actual art.  Join them, as they walk through an article and unpack what makes this topic so timely. Do you know the 12 artistic criteria for judging the art of particular leaders?  You may be surprised at how interchangeable they are with those of artists and how critical artistic leadership is toward making a better world. Kristal and Tricia also reveal a new, one-hour workshop, coming soon.  Can you say VUCA Voodoo?  Take a listen!

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4/10/2023

When was the last time you connected with the people in your network? What steps do you take to effectively utilize (and nurture) this priceless resource? How do you grow and maintain a network?  Join Kristal and Tricia as they virtually visit internationally known executive coach, leadership expert and accomplished author, Michael Urtuzuastegui Melcher.  Listen in and learn about his latest book, You Invisible Network, and find out why your own network isn’t the only thing you, as a leader, need to be thinking about. If you lead others, you will find this episode a true eye opener. 

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4/17/2023

When was the last time you touched base with each member of your network?  Do you know how to effectively use your network?  Do you know how to support them?  In this episode, Kristal and Tricia unearth more gems from the Michael Melcher mine (Episode 48).  They dig deeper into the topic and share ways to build, maintain and grow your network. Remember, if you’re a leader (and everyone is), you’ll find some interesting gems of your own, in this episode.    

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4/24/2023

It’s Spring!  And, at this time of the year, a time of planting and renewal, it seems fitting to focus on the topic of Vision…the Vision statement, that is. If you’re like a fair portion of the population, this may have you wondering, “What is a vision statement?” “Why is it important, and how do you create one?”  Join Kristal and Tricia, on their 50th episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, as they offer some answers and insights on this topic.  Learn some of the questions that a vision statement addresses and why it is so important, particularly if you have an organization, an entrepreneurial endeavor or are thinking about major goals in your family.  Learn about the connection between having a vision and HOPE.  This episode is packed with great information and food for thought and for those who listen all the way to the end, there is a special 50th episode insider surprise that is sure to make you grin. So, adjust your sunglasses, crank up the volume and take a listen!

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5/01/2023

We kick off National Mental Health Awareness month with a thought-provoking conversation with our friend, Melanie Vargas, Founder and CEO of Radical Ignition.  Melanie shares her story and insights from an insider’s perspective on how mental health challenges are showing up in the world today, and the critical role that leaders need to play, toward promoting mental well-being.  This discussion raises some important points about who has been most impacted by events like the pandemic, layoffs, quiet quitting, and more. Are you ready to meet mental health, head on? Listen in and learn ways in which businesses and leaders can effectively promote mental well-being in the workplace.  

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5/08/2023

With Mental Health Awareness Month, well under way, we unpack Burnout, one of the gems we gained from our friend, Melanie Vargas, during our last episode.   Did you know that a staggering 81% of employees navigate through some type of burnout or mental health issue?  We reveal some concerning statistics about the causes of burnout in organizations, before, during and after the pandemic and share ways in which leaders can lead conversations about wellbeing.  You will learn about CCL’s Wellbeing Challenge and so much more. Finally…VUCA Vanquished is just around the corner so, listen in, to learn how to sign up for this free, one-hour, highly-interactive growth opportunity!  

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5/15/2023

Do you know what LOVE looks like? In this episode we are gifted, once again, with gems from Glodean Champion, TEDx and keynote speaker, author, and champion of LOVE, as she reveals her formula to narrowing gaps between people’s perceptions and deep-seeded beliefs and misunderstandings of others. Listen in as Glodean shares stories of encounters she has had, over the past several months, that give her (and us) hope about honoring our differences and celebrating things we have in common.  Finally…VUCA Vanquished is coming up, on May 26th so listen in, to learn how to sign up for this free, one-hour, highly interactive growth opportunity!  

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5/22/2023

We LOVED talking with Glodean Champion in last week’s episode so we continue the love by diving deeper into one important outcome of LOVE - a true sense of Belonging. Go with us on an exploration of the important role leaders AND teams play in creating an elevated culture at work through intentionally focusing on ways to increase belonging. Outcomes from employees who feel they belong are tangible including more innovation, increased performance, satisfaction and the increased ability to persevere through tough challenges. We also share two more practical tools from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) to help you expand your practice of creating a culture of Belonging. Finally…VUCA Vanquished is coming up, on May 26th so listen in, to learn how to sign up for this free, one-hour, highly interactive growth opportunity!  

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5/29/2023

Talk about networking!!  Want to hear two people unpack the amazing time they had at their first “live” learning conference, since the pandemic?  Join Kristal and Tricia as they recall some of the highlights of the Hudson Institute of Coaching’s Learning Conference, in Santa Barbara, CA.  Woven in amongst all the excitement are some great gems on networking and community. Learn more about the initiative Kristal and Tricia are working on, that focuses on healthcare, from different angles. Finally, find out more about their Hope Research Project. So…sit back, relax, and listen to these two coaches in this coaches corner.

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6/05/2023

Dane Fukumoto, Education Program Director at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, a leading health-care company in Washington State, kicks off our healthcare series focused on critical challenges in the healthcare industry and conversations about where there is possibility and hope right now and into the future from different perspectives within the industry. We are hoping to bring attention to this critical field, to both the challenges and the possibilities in an effort to spark energy and hope to move leaders into action, in whatever way they can to support this critical system. 

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6/12/2023

Continuing our new series, focused on critical challenges in the healthcare industry, we gratefully team up with one of our former guests, Jack Schlosser, to interview Marcel Loh, recently retired healthcare executive, governing board member at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, who also serves on boards of the California Hospital Association and the Hospital Association of Southern California. Marcel paints a conversational picture of the impact that ever-evolving change has on healthcare leaders and the industry as a whole.  He shares his perspectives on what it takes to be a leader in this critically important industry and provides sage advice that is inspiring, engaging and evolving healthcare workers/leaders now and moving forward. His responses to our HOPE questions are filled with optimism…truly!  

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6/19/2023

Continuing our series on challenges, within the healthcare industry and what healthcare professionals are doing about it, we gain some great insights from our guest, Dr. Pamela Honsberger, medical doctor, and physician leadership development professional, in California.  Join us and hear Pam’s story about what brought her to healthcare and what challenges she has faced during her journey.  Hear about some of the significant changes in physician/patient relationships and how that impacts, not only the patients but, most certainly, healthcare professionals. 

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6/26/2023

Continuing our series on healthcare, the challenges and possibilities, we have the good fortune to talk with Dr. Bailey Vail who starts her residency in psychiatry on the same day we are dropping this episode! She tells her story about what inspired her to choose a career in medicine, the impact of COVID on her schooling and her outlook on her career; you might be surprised by her answers! She also shares with us her perspective of what is working well, and where the healthcare field could continue to evolve that will better meet the needs of healthcare professionals and their patients - a true win-win. She also shares her advice for those coming up behind her on how to pursue a career in medicine - spoiler alert - don’t forget to find your joy. Our interview with Dr. Vail inspired us and gave us hope for what this new generation brings to this critical industry and how they are working to make a better world. 

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7/3/2023

How appropriate that we celebrate our 60th episode of Lifting Leaders Podcast by wrapping up our series on some of the critical challenges in healthcare.  In this episode, we are joined by our friends and former LLP guests, Jack Schlosser, and Melanie Vargas, who engage with us, in a robust roundtable discussion on what we learned and discovered from the four healthcare professionals who gifted their time and wisdom, over the past month.  Learn what action we believe healthcare leaders should act on, to gain the biggest impact, what bigger, bold steps they could take, and much more!

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7/10/2023

Wow!  Halfway through 2023 and we have so much to look back on!  In this episode we unpack just some of the many gems we collected over this first half of this year.  Check out the two models we use to reflect on our recent past and get ready for what’s to come.   We share some personal experiences, from this year, using The Life Wheel and The Human Flourishing Assessment, and…we have an opportunity for you as well, using parts of these resources, and more. Here’s a brain teaser for you…how many times did we use the word “amazing” during this episode?  We think we may be close to a Guinness record!! Don’t miss our update and appeal about our HOPE research project.  We Need Your Voice!  

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7/24/2023

Whether the name Farah Harris is new to you, or you are a faithful follower of hers, you’re in for a treat!  In this episode of Lifting Leaders Podcast, we spend a truly delightful hour with Belonging and Workplace Well-being expert, licensed psychotherapist, and author of the #1 International Bestseller, The Color of Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Our Self and Social Awareness to Address Inequities.  Listen in and learn the question that Farah recommends beginning every day with and how that question can have a great impact on building our emotional intelligence (EQ). 

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7/31/2023

In this episode, we unearth a few of the many gems we discovered, during our interview with Belonging and Workplace Well-being expert, licensed psychotherapist, and author of the #1 International Bestseller, The Color of Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Our Self and Social Awareness to Address Inequities, Farah (FAR-ah) Harris. We look at the importance of self-awareness in emotional intelligence and unpack the Gallup article, “Leadership Authenticity Starts with Knowing Yourself. Listen in and learn about the leader’s role in promoting self-awareness and authenticity, as a strength and hear some compelling statistics associated with people applying their strengths. 

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9/11/2023

We are THRILLED to be back, after our annual August break.  We kick off Season THREE with an account of what we did during our time off, the actions we took to make a better world, and the insights we gained, particularly around the importance of taking time off.  We would love to hear about what you did this Summer and how you worked to make a better World.  Listen in as we share some of the risks and consequences of overworking, referencing our latest favorite article from HBR, via LinkedIn, as well as our own personal accounts on the topic. Finally, we tap into words of wisdom from Brene Brown’s Gifts of Imperfection.  Ready to dive into Season Three? Join us and find out about just one of our upcoming interviews. Want a hint?  She just launched her latest, soon-to-be bestseller!!  

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9/18/2023

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!

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9/25/2023

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. 

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10/2/2023

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!  

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10/9/2023

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.  

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10/16/2023

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.  

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10/23/2023

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. 

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10/30/2023

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!  

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11/5/2023

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.

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11/13/2023

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. 

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11/20/2023

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. 

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11/27/2023

We know that future generations are counting on us to solve the many critical challenges facing us today. This week’s guest, professor, practitioner and possibilitizer Dr. Lindsey Godwin, shares with us important concepts to understand as we develop solutions to move us toward our Earthshot. 

12/04/2023

You’re in for a treat, with this Gems episode!  We begin this session with an appeal, from one of our favorite past guests.  Hint…she shares one of the songs from her upcoming musical debut.  You won’t want to miss it!  Next, after a seriously insightful and inspiring episode, featuring Dr. Lindsey Godwin, professor, practitioner and possibilitizer, there were so many gems on which to focus, for this session, that we found it difficult to narrow the field to just one.  However, we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to unpack one of the Net Positive OD Leadership Principles (and practices) – Radical Regenerative. 

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12/11/2023

We welcome back our guest from Episode 41, Jeff McAuliffe, Activist, Coach and Consultant and creator of the newsletter 52 Weeks of Earth Day.  Listen in, as Jeff shares some of the insights he’s had, over the past year, around the realities of climate change, and the polarization of this topic, in our current culture.  Learn more about what’s important, right now, with respect to shifting our thinking around our climate and how today’s youth may hold the key. 

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12/18/2023

We round out the year with a deeper look into our interview with Jeff McAuliffe and the many gems he shared with us (Episode 78). One gem that seems, to us, to be foundational is the importance of having a vision. It is so much more than mapping out a future state. In the current state of our World, it is critical that we look beyond the boundaries that are containing us and look at unknowns and possibilities. 

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1/08/2024

Happy 2024!  We are back after the holidays that were filled with family, friends, and lots of fun!  Want to know what we did over the holidays?  Are you interested in learning what’s coming up, for us and the podcast, in 2024?  Listen in, as we share a little about our holiday experiences and shift the discussion toward the value of having a plan, for your year, while being open to all the new and unplanned moments that will inevitably grab your attention, when you least expect it.  

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1/15/2024

While it seems like forever that experts have been concentrating on negative human behaviors, burn out and depression, there is a rising buzz in the world of psychology and organizational development that is shifting much of the focus toward something called Human Flourishing.  Join us, as we welcome Judy Oyedele and Sasha Farley, two Organizational Development professionals who bring their expertise to the podcast and share their journeys to this complex world of Human Flourishing. 

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1/22/2024

Kristal Roberts and I Hope you had an opportunity to listen in on last week’s episode, with Judy Oyedele and Sasha Farley.  That was part one of this two-part mining expedition, on the topic of Human Flourishing and it set the foundation for the deeper dive we take in this episode. These two Organizational Development professionals discuss how the collective power of individual mindset and behaviors, even coming from varying states of mental/emotional wellbeing is what it takes to achieve more systemic Human Flourishing.  Want to know more about why Judy sees Human Flourishing as a “big, hairy, amorphous challenge?” Listen in to find out.  

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1/29/2024

Human Flourishing…It has been our topic of choice, over the past few weeks, for good reason. We envision the world being a better place, if leaders will learn about and practice the components that lead to Human Flourishing.  Join us as we unpack the PERMA model that we learned about, during our interviews with Judy Oyedele and Sasha Farley. Listen in and learn how simple acts can touch more than one component of the PERMA model.  Want to know more about the actions that lead to Human Flourishing?  Check out the episode here! 

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2/05/2024

It has been said that Joy is one of the most vulnerable of human emotions. It can be as brief as a moment, or it can last longer if you practice ways to elongate it. The stars don’t have to align for one to feel joy.  It can actually happen during tough times as well. However, we, as humans, often rob ourselves of our joy by foreboding it.  Want to know more about that?

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2/12/2024

Yes, it is Valentine’s Day week, once again…a time when people all over the country show their feelings of love and gratitude, toward their loved ones and the sale of flowers and chocolate confections goes through the roof!  What about showing our love for the Earth, for nature, for our environment? Join us as we unearth gems from a Psychology Today article on this very topic.  Learn about not only the three primary motivational systems but an emerging fourth system that focuses on loving the Earth. Discover the impact of bringing love and joy into the acts of loving and navigating our Earth. 

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2/19/2024

We all have at least one thing in common…we all must navigate through change. At work, home, or wherever you spend more than a moment, you experience change.  Some changes may be easy to manage but there are changes that feel like huge lifts.  But do they have to be?  We thought it might be a good idea to visit this ever-present topic, while we are in the middle of our first quarter of the year, when many of us may have already tucked away our New Year’s commitments and plans.  

2/26/2024

It seems like life just keeps getting more and more busy and, we don’t know about you but, we sometimes feel the tug between home life and work life.  How do we keep our home priorities and challenges out of sight and out of mind, as we navigate work?  How do we leave work behind so we can enjoy our personal spaces?  These challenges have existed for years and, while we used to hear, “leave your personal life at the door, when you enter work,” we all know that this is just not possible, most of the time. After all, we are humans, with all the wonder, baggage, challenges, joys, and sadness, that make us who we are. 

 

3/04/2024

What a delightfully fun episode we recorded this week!  We were so excited to welcome back our guest from one year ago (Episode 43), G. Victoria (Vicki) Campbell, who was joined by her co-book writer, Andrew Coopman, who is a director, choreographer, and playwright of various theater projects, nationwide. Together, this dynamic duo shared some of the joys and more than a few of the challenges associated with creating an eco-musical, while they were both on different continents.  Join us as we learn more about what inspired them to write/develop this eco-musical, called Treeson and how the project has evolved over the past year, as they prepare for their one-night premiere, on April 22, 2024 (Earth Day).  

 

3/11/2024

It’s a question that is surfacing, more and more, these days.  Do you want to try to make a positive difference, or will we make a difference? Please join us as our delightful guest, self-proclaimed natural-born motivator, Carla Ondrasik, challenges our thinking on this topic.  Listen in as Carla shares her story, beginning with her childhood, where independence and doing was encouraged, through a career of “doing” fascinating jobs that tested her skills and fortitude and ultimately helped her find the love of her life, musician John Ondrasik, known to many as Five For Fighting. Carla walks us through her philosophy around not trying but rather, doing, which is something that more and more parents and leaders may be looking at.  

 

3/18/2024

Some of the best gems appear when you least expect it.  We actually found a red thread that linked our previous two episodes, featuring G. Victoria Campbell and her partner, Andrew Coopman (Treeson, the eco-musical), and Carla Ondrasik (powerful speaker, writer, and leader of “Don’t Try…DO!” initiative). Banking off what we heard from these dynamic guests, we unpack the Huffington Post article, “Don’t Overthink – Just Do.” We Hope you will listen in, for this short but powerfully rich episode..Have you taken the opportunity to complete our HOPE survey yet?   We Need Your Voice!   

 

3/25/2024

This week we launch our special series, Opening Your Heart, with guest Peter Block,  who challenges us to shift our mental framework from scarcity to abundance and enough. He shares a new organizing principle and paradigm for our culture, the Common Good which relies on all of us opening our hearts to connect and create relationships in our communities to have a positive impact on the world (it starts with you!). Find out the 7 key areas that every community universally cares about and new ways to measure our well-being. 

 

4/01/2024

After a great launch of our Opening Your Heart series, featuring Peter Block, we do a bit of mining, into a few gems, roughly translated from Peter’s latest book, Activating the Common Good – Reclaiming Control of Our Collective Well-Being.  Listen in and learn some of the key points that stood out from Kristal’s conversation with Peter.  Learn about two Common Good Protocols – Open Space (who decides what matters) and World Café (wiser together) and how they serve toward greater outcomes.  

 

4/08/2024

Continuing our Opening Your Heart series, we were thrilled to welcome back Dr. Lindsey Godwin, professor, practitioner, and possibilitizer, who you may remember, from last year’s Episode 76, on the topic of Net Positive OD Leadership.  In this episode, we lean into Lindsey’s new children’s book, “How Do You Love A Question?” While the book may be classified as a children’s book, it invites readers of all ages to tap into their inner child and rediscover the pure joy and adventure of asking questions. 

 

4/15/2024

Finding connection between our new series’ focus, Opening Your Heart, and something we gleaned from our recent guest, Dr. Lindsey Godwin, we return to two trusted resources for more information about the topic of Curiosity.  It turns out that there are some true benefits of curiosity, for individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations. It’s a critical element in organizational change and innovation. 

 

4/22/2024

This week we continue our special series, Opening Your Heart, with guests Kirsten Carpentier and Regina Winkle-Bryan, a truly creative mother/daughter team, with a World of adventures behind and in front of them!  More than an artist, Kirsten Carpentier has crafted her colorful life story by facing her fears and bravely taking bold steps in wildly creative directions. In a similar vein, Regina Winkle-Bryan has used her passion for travel and adventure to engage women in building their confidence and resilience through World-wide travel experiences.  

 

4/29/2024

Earth Day finally arrived, and we found ourselves just off Broadway, meeting, once again, with TREESON creator and co-writers,  G. Victoria Campbell, and Andrew Coopman.  Talk about nervous excitement!!  Vicki and Andrew gifted us some of their time, just hours before their eco-musical, TREESON, was to premiere, off Broadway, at 54 Below, a charming dinner club and theatre.
 

 

5/06/2024

Continuing our series of Opening Your Heart, we found a foundational theme in our last two episodes that we wanted to unpack a bit. Taking cues from Episode 95, with the mother/daughter duo, Kirsten Carpentier and Regina Winkle-Bryan, and Episode 96, with G. Victoria Campbell and Andrew Coopman, we thought it would be interesting to use their stories that make Heart connections. 

 

5/13/2024

As we continue with our series, Opening Your Heart, we thought we would spend this Coaches Corner unpacking the Forbes article, The Compassionate Leader-Who Leads With The Heart – Is it Good for Business?  Although the article leans toward leading with compassion, in business, we see a strong connection to our personal lives as well, which makes sense, as we believe that everyone leads. Listen in and learn how Forbes describes traits of compassionate leadership.