
Leadership & Life Essentials
A Radio Show
A weekly show that delivers concise, actionable insights on effective leadership
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Monday - Friday @ 11:00 am
(repeats approximately every 90 minutes)
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Episode 48: Develop People, Drive Results: Why Employee Growth Matters More than Ever
Developing your people is one of the smartest strategies for long-term success. Growth fuels engagement, builds confidence, and strengthens your team. When individuals grow, your organization moves forward.
Episode 47: Cracks in the Foundation: 3 Common Culture Killers That Destroy Your Team
What’s really harming your team culture? Explore three common – but often overlooked – culture killers: misaligned values, lack of psychological safety, and passive leadership. Learn how to spot the cracks before they break your team apart.
Episode 46: Pause. Reflect. Lead: A Summer Reset for You and Your Team
Summer can shake up routines and drain energy—for both leaders and their teams.
By asking yourself five simple questions, you can pause, reset, and lead with fresh intention.
Taking a moment now helps prevent bigger challenges down the road.
Episode 45: Leadership and Life Bookshelf: Crucial Conversations – How to Handle Tough Talks that Matter
Discover key strategies from Crucial Conversations to navigate high-stakes discussions with confidence and respect. Learn how to create safe spaces, manage emotions, and communicate clearly when it matters most. Practical tips to improve your leadership and relationships through better dialogue.
Episode 44: Lead without Hovering: Using DISC to Manage without Micromanaging
Micromanaging isn’t always about control—it’s often about uncertainty. DISC gives you a simple framework to lead each style with the right amount of support. Learn how to guide your team without overstepping, hovering, or holding them back.
Episode 43: Out of Sight, Still in Mind: Leading Hybrid Teams with Impact
Hybrid work is here to stay, but it demands a new kind of leadership. Great leaders are rethinking visibility, culture, and connection in hybrid teams. Learn how to lead with intention, equity, and trust—wherever your team works.
Episode 42: From Firefighting to Forward Thinking: Making the Time to Lead
Leaders often find themselves stuck in reactive mode—putting out fires instead of planning ahead. This episode explores how to shift from constant urgency to intentional leadership. Learn how to reclaim your time, prioritize what matters, and lead with clarity and purpose.
Episode 41: Take Back Your Time: 3 Strategies Every Leader Needs
Busy leaders often feel stretched too thin. This segment shares three practical time management strategies to help them focus on what matters most. Learn how to prioritize with purpose, protect time for deep work, and say no without guilt.
Episode 40: From Friction to Flow: Using DISC to Build Stronger Teams
Stronger teams start with understanding—DISC gives you the language to get there. Get practical insights to work better with people on your team. Discover how each style contributes and what they need to succeed.
Episode 39: Everyday Leadership: Practical Influence Without the Title
Discover what sets leadership apart from management and why your title doesn’t define your impact.
Learn the key behaviours that help you lead from any role—no authority required.
Practical tips to help you step up, support your team, and lead with confidence every day.
Episode 38: The Leadership Gap: The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Team Development
Avoiding team development might save time and money upfront, but the hidden costs can quietly drain your organization.
From turnover to low engagement, the ripple effects of underdeveloped leaders and teams are real.
Unpack what those costs look like—and what you can do instead.
Episode 37: Webcam to Wow: Practical Tips for Effective Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings are here to stay—but that doesn’t mean they have to be painful.
Discover 7 practical tips to help you show up with more confidence, clarity, and presence online.
Whether you're leading or attending, these small shifts can make a big impact.
Episode 36: Stop Dreading Meetings - 3 Tips for Getting Results
Tired of meetings that go nowhere?
Discover three simple strategies to make your meetings more focused, productive, and worth everyone’s time.
It’s time to stop dreading meetings—and start leading them with purpose.
Episode 35: Stronger Teams Start with Better Communication: How DISC Helps
High-performing teams aren’t built on skills alone—they’re built on trust, communication, and understanding. DISC is a powerful tool that helps teams work better together by aligning strengths, improving communication, and building real trust.
Episode 34: From Clash to Connection: Using DISC to Navigate Conflict with Confidence
Conflict is part of every team—but it doesn’t have to derail progress. Explore how each DISC style experiences and responds to conflict. Learn simple, practical strategies to reduce tension and build stronger working relationships.
Episode 33: Leadership and Life Bookshelf: The Power of Moments – The Secret Power of Defining Moments
Why do some experiences stick with us while others disappear? The Power of Moments unpacks the elements that make certain moments unforgettable—and how we can create more of them in our work, leadership, and life.
Episode 32: Leading Smarter: Avoiding 6 Leadership Mistakes
Many leaders make mistakes simply because they were never taught key leadership skills. From micromanaging to avoiding conflict, these missteps can damage team trust and productivity. Learn how to recognize and correct these common mistakes to become a stronger, more effective leader.
Episode 31: Building Stronger Teams: 3 Lessons from The Five Behaviours
What makes a team truly cohesive? Trust is more than a buzzword—it’s the foundation for real teamwork. Healthy conflict leads to better results, and accountability works best when it’s shared by the whole team, not just the leader.
Episode 30: Speak Their Language: Using DISC to Communicate with Anyone
Ever feel like you're speaking a different language at work? DISC helps you understand communication styles so you can adapt and connect better. Learn how to get to the point with a D, engage an I, reassure an S, and give a C the details they need!
Episode 29: Brain on Overload: Why You Can’t Focus (and How to Fix it)
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to focus? Your brain might be in overload mode, making it hard to prioritize, start tasks, or stay motivated. In this episode, we’ll break down why overwhelm happens and share simple, science-backed strategies to get unstuck and take action.
