Best Tammy Delaney Plugowsky Podcasts (2025)

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94 | Why Friends & Family Secretly Keep You Burned Out 13:10

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Send us a text Most people think their friends and family want them to be healthier, calmer, and less stressed. But here’s the truth: sometimes, they unconsciously want you to stay stuck in the stress cycle. This is especially true for leaders, executives, and high performers who are used to carrying it all. Your wellness isn’t up for negotiation a…

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93 | From Burnout to Breakthrough: Neuroscience, Stress Resilience & Joe Dispenza’s Influence 55:08

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Send us a text What if stress wasn’t just “part of the job” but a signal your body is asking for change? In this episode of the Executive Exhale Podcast, I sit down with Jason Munson, known as The Stress Interventionist and a leading consultant at NeuroChange Solutions. Jason shares his powerful story of burning out, discovering the neuroscience be…

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92 | Are you really fine, or have you just learned to survive stress? 15:52

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I open up about what it means to be regulated through stress and how not being regulated can have an impact on your leadership performance. I bring up why so many leaders resist admitting they’re struggling, how identity and ego keep us stuck in the burnout cycle, and what “ad…

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91 | Burnout in Men: The Hidden Struggle No One Wants to Talk About 15:31

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m digging into a kind of burnout we don’t talk about enough; and that is, burnout in men. Not the kind that forces you to stop, but the kind that quietly simmers under the surface. The kind that hides behind high performance, long hours, irritability, and emotional shutdown. As an executive resilience coach, I’ve w…

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90 | From Floor to Freedom: How Rachael Reclaimed Her Life After Collapse 31:15

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Send us a text What happens when mindset strategies are no longer enough and the body forces a full stop? In this compelling episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, leadership psychology expert and health coach, Rachael Edmondson-Clarke shares the moment she collapsed in her office and how that experience changed everything. With over two decades …

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89 | It’s Always Darkest Before Dawn: A Heart-to-Heart Share 13:17

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Send us a text This episode is a little different. It's more raw, more real. I’m not here today with a toolkit of strategies or leadership hacks. I’m here to speak from the heart. If you’ve been moving through a heavy season, questioning your path, doubting your choices, or just feeling completely and utterly exhausted, this one’s for you. I’ve bee…

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88 | The Myth of Balance, Burnout Prevention & Brave Boundaries with Dr. Denise Brown 39:51

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Send us a text In this episode of Executive Exhale, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Denise Brown who is a physician, former CEO, and now the self-described “Fairy God Doctor.” With over 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Denise brings a refreshing, no-BS approach to helping women in business avoid the burnout trap…

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87 | The One Ball You Can’t Drop: A Conversation with The Dutch Mentor 35:23

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Send us a text In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Walter Dusseldorp, also known as The Dutch Mentor. He shared a powerful story that stuck with me. He said life is like juggling six or seven balls, but only one of them is made of glass. That glass ball is your family - but could also represent your health or your well-be…

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86 | Time Management Won’t Save You — This Will 9:32

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Send us a text If you’ve ever said, “I just need to manage my time better,” this episode is for you. In today’s session, I’m pulling back the curtain on why time management strategies and productivity hacks aren’t enough to keep burnout at bay, especially for high-achieving leaders. Because the real issue isn’t your schedule… it’s your nervous syst…

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85 | The Best Leadership Podcast Episode Ever? (Well, Okay, Maybe Second Best?) 36:25

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Send us a text What if being a great leader meant being less essential? In this episode, Jeff Matlow, a 3x entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and creator of The Best Leadership Podcast Ever, helps me unpack why the best leaders make themselves replaceable, how imposter syndrome can actually sharpen your leadership, and what accountability looks…

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84 | Hormone Shifts and Women in the C-Suite: A Candid Talk with Amita Sharma 39:28

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, for an honest and much-needed conversation about peri-menopause, menopause, hormone shifts, and the impact they have on women in leadership, especially those of us navigating the C-suite or other high-pressure roles. We talk about: ✔️ What’s really happening in ou…

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83 | You Feel Like a Fraud? Good. 9:44

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Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like a fraud, like you’re just waiting for someone to “find you out,” I want you to know: you’re not alone. And more importantly? That feeling might actually mean you’re exactly where you need to be. In this episode, I’m digging into imposter syndrome, why so many high-performing leaders feel it and how it might a…

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82 | Burned Out or Just Done? Retire, Pivot, or Push Through 16:50

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Send us a text Have you ever whispered to yourself, "I think I'm done"? I have and I know how overwhelming that moment can feel. In this solo episode of The Executive Exhale, I speak directly to the leaders, helpers, and high-achievers who are questioning whether to retire, walk away, change careers, or just find a way to survive the pressure. I sh…

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81 | Why We Hesitate to Invest in Ourselves (and How to Move Through the Fear) 16:24

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m digging into something I see all the time with high-achieving leaders; especially those in healthcare, non-profits, and other helping professions. We’re burned out. We’re exhausted. We know we need support. And yet… we hesitate to invest in ourselves. Maybe you’ve felt that quiet resistance before. You come acros…

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80 | How to Stop Playing Small and Advance Your Career 35:45

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Send us a text In this episode of the Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Rosie Zilinskas, a 30-year corporate veteran and women’s leadership advocate. We talk about why so many women feel stuck in their careers and what it really takes to move forward. Rosie shares practical strategies to help you unlock your leadership potential, advocate for…

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79 | You're Not Broken. Your Nervous System Needs a Reset. 11:46

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Send us a text Are you a high-performing leader who feels stuck, exhausted, or unfulfilled, even after trying all the "right" fixes like therapy, job changes, or mindfulness practices? You're not alone. In this episode (replay of YouTube content), I share my perspective on why so many accomplished professionals still feel drained and disconnected, …

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78 | You Can’t Lead Clinical Excellence on a Fried Nervous System 10:29

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the healthcare leaders who feel like they should have it all together, but inside, they’re running on fumes. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t focus like you used to or why your patience is thinning, or why you feel tired but wired all the time. It’s not because you’re broken. It’s becaus…

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77 | I Had It All—So Why Was I Miserable? A C-Suite Wake-Up Call 34:15

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Send us a text What if everything you worked for—the title, the house, the team, the success—left you feeling nothing? In this eye-opening episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I welcome guest Jo Stone, award-winning executive coach and founder of The Balance Institute, to unpack what truly happens when high-achieving women hit the top... and st…

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76 | Silently Burning Out: Still performing. Secretly struggling. 11:10

5M ago11:10

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Send us a text In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I open up about the reality of executive burnout—how it doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes, it looks like high-functioning chaos: checking all the boxes, leading meetings, and keeping it together on the outside… while slowly unraveling on the inside. I share my own story…

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75 | The Ally Mindset: How to Lead with Heart and Still Deliver Results 47:32

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Send us a text What if success as a leader isn’t just about what you know or do—but about the strength of your relationships? In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I’m joined by Morag Barrett, global leadership expert, founder of SkyeTeam, and author of You, Me, We. Morag has helped over 15,000 leaders in 20+ countries transform how they…

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74 | Empathy Isn’t Weak—It’s Your Superpower! 9:41

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Send us a text Is leading with empathy really a weakness or too 'woke'—or is it the smartest strategy we have? In this episode, I challenge the outdated belief that heart-centered leadership is soft or impractical. Drawing from leadership science, personal experience, and coaching insights, I unpack why empathy is a superpower and why leading with …

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73 | Resilient Leadership: Building Trust & Preventing Burnout with Dr. Barb Thompson 31:04

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Send us a text In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Barb Thompson—a board-certified organizational and business consulting psychologist and former U.S. Army operational psychologist. Barb shared powerful insights from her leadership journey and military experience, and we dug into what truly driv…

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72 | Decision Fatigue and the Power of Simplifying Your Life 17:27

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Send us a text In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, we’re exploring the sneaky energy drain that’s hitting so many leaders hard right now — decision fatigue. From choosing what to wear to making complex leadership calls, your brain is working overtime, but it doesn’t have to. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of decision fatigue a…

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71 | Overwhelmed? Fix Your Mindset, Fix Your Business 39:39

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Send us a text In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, we explore why mindset is the foundation of both business success and personal wellness. You can have the best tools and strategies, but if your mindset isn’t aligned, stress and overwhelm will take over—making it nearly impossible to create a thriving, sustainable business. Our guest,…

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70 | Finding Joy & Self-Discovery Through Art Journaling with Susan Hensley 43:58

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Send us a text In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, Tammy welcomes Susan Hensley, a transformational coach, speaker, and author, who shares her journey from corporate executive to art journaling advocate. Susan discovered art journaling as a creative escape during burnout, and it quickly became a powerful tool for self-discovery and emo…

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69 | Narcissistic Boss? Take Your Power Back! 21:49

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Send us a text Are you dealing with a narcissistic leader at work? Struggling with gaslighting, manipulation, and power plays? In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I share my personal experience navigating narcissistic leadership—both in the workplace and in my own life. We’ll break down the traits of narcissistic bosses, expose their t…

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68 | Overcoming Overwhelm: Moving Beyond the Freeze 15:26

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Send us a text In this episode of Executive Exhale, host Tammy discusses the challenges of overcoming overwhelm and maintaining mental health during difficult times. Tammy shares her personal experiences with anxiety and overwhelm, particularly in light of current geopolitical tensions and financial strains. She emphasizes that feeling overwhelmed …

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67 | Navigating Triggers with Integrity 10:03

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Executive Exhale podcast. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that many of us have faced—those moments when we feel triggered by a comment, a statement, or a situation that doesn’t sit right with us. Whether it's bias, offensive remarks, or just a response that hits too close to home, how do we find…

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66 | 5 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Executive Role 15:23

7M ago15:23

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Send us a text In this episode of The Executive Exhale podcast, I’m diving into five key signs that might mean it’s time to rethink your career path. I know this struggle firsthand—I had a six-figure executive role, but deep down, I felt completely misaligned. On paper, everything looked great, but inside, I knew something was off. I’ll walk you th…

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65 | Leading Through Stress: Protecting Your Well-Being 50:21

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Send us a text In this episode of The Executive Exhale podcast, host Tammy interviews Andrew O'Brien, founder of The Mindblowing Coach, about stress management and burnout. Andrew shares his personal journey of overcoming burnout and developing a science-based approach to stress mastery. With 25+ years of experience and multiple certifications, And…

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64 | Leading with Impact: Turning Challenges into Opportunities 42:11

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Send us a text In this episode of The Executive Exhale podcast, host Tammy interviews Carly Pepin, an international speaker and consultant specializing in leadership and business growth through human behavior principles. Carly shares her journey of overcoming challenges, insights on viewing obstacles as opportunities, and strategies for aligning bu…

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63 | Leadership Wellness Reimagined: A Conversation with Kim Wilson 45:08

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Send us a text Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast, where we pause, exhale, and explore strategies for reclaiming your well-being as a leader. In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Kim Wilson, the CEO of the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce. Kim and I go way back to high school, and we’re reconnecting today to discuss leadership, welln…

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62 | The Charisma Edge: Resilience, Leadership, and Wellness with Richard Reid 28:15

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Send us a text This podcast episode features Richard Reid, an organizational psychologist and strategic consultant with over 20 years of experience in driving organizational change and enhancing corporate wellbeing. Richard discusses his career journey, the importance of charisma in leadership, and strategies for building resilience and maintaining…

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61 | The Power of Our Voice: with Dr. Bahareh Amidi 39:51

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Send us a text This podcast episode features Dr. Bahareh Amidi, affectionately called the "Spiritual Poetess of Light," in a profound conversation with host Tammy about the transformative power of words and voice. Dr. Amidi, a poetry therapist with a PhD in educational psychology, unveils her Healing Through Words framework, which invites individua…

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60 | Well Leaders Are Great Leaders: Unlocking the ROI of Wellness in Leadership 14:46

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between wellness and leadership success. Discover how prioritizing your well-being can sharpen your focus, elevate your performance, and help you achieve true work-life balance. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of leadership or wondered how to create a sustainable path…

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59 | The Keys to Successful Leadership with Ian MacLeod 53:35

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Send us a text This podcast episode features a conversation between host Tammy and guest Ian McLeod, focusing on leadership, wellness, and personal development. Ian, with 15 years of management experience in a large nonprofit organization, shares insights on leadership challenges, stress management, and the importance of understanding human psychol…

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58 | Why Should YOU Attend an Executive Wellness Retreat? 15:55

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Send us a text As an executive coach, I am seeing negative trends and patterns in the areas of leadership wellness. High-performing executives struggle to integrate work pressures and daily demands with their mental and physical health. This results in executives dealing with the impacts of chronic and intense stress, fatigue, or, worse yet, comple…

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57 | Growing the Leaders of Tomorrow with David Martinek 53:57

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with David Martinek. David is a communications and marketing professional for over 30 years. He has worked with all manor of organizations, from for profit billion-dollar tech giants to non-profits and public service organizations. He is a people person who is passionate about growing tomorrow's leaders and be…

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56 | Life and Leadership Lessons with Mike Phillips 48:24

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore a powerful blend of leadership, life lessons, and wellness essentials with our guest, Mike Phillips. Tune in as we discuss the journey from youth coaching to senior leader mentorship, unveiling lessons learned along the way about influence, boundaries, and balancing high performance with personal wellness.…

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55 | Connect, Transform and Thrive: Unlock Your Inner Potential for Lasting Change 49:12

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Send us a text Turns out that anything and everything your heart desires is an inside job! In this episode, I speak with Max Latimer, a coach/consultant who is also a heart-led creator in his life. His journey is bringing him to a place where he can help high-achieving humans who have lost themselves in the pursuit of more and to reconnect to and l…

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54 | HeartBreath™: What is it and Why Should Leaders Consider It? 40:45

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Send us a text In this episode, I speak with special guest Loretta Cella. Loretta is a friend, colleague, alma mater, mentor and the curator of her trademarked HeartBreath™ modality. She explains how her lifetime of human services and leadership development work led her to create this transformational modality rooted in heart-centric and neuroscien…

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53 | When did the word "wellness' become the new "woo-woo"? 18:38

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Send us a text In this episode, I tackle the topic of why investing in wellness in leadership gets a bad rap. This is a result of a conversation I had recently with a fellow coach around the wording of some marketing material...and I wanted to share why I think we really need to start shifting the narrative around wellness support in leadership. We…

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52 | Leadership Mindfulness and Meditation for the Busy Executive 15:07

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Send us a text Welcome the The Executive Exhale Podcast! Mindfulness and Meditation does not have to take up a ton of time or effort, but the results of doing these things, even in less than 5 minutes can be immense! In this episode, I talk about the benefits and provide a number of options for you to try in your daily practice! Even for the busy l…

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51 | Is Your Childhood Derailing Your Career? 14:21

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Send us a text Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. This week, I explore the connection between career challenges and childhood experiences, such as trauma. In fact, many studies and articles have been written about the link between childhood trauma and the …

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50 | How to maintain work life balance in remote work (Audio of YT Video) 12:20

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Send us a text Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I explore how to maintain work life balance in remote work. Working from home, especially since COVID/2020, has meant the blurring of boundaries and lines between work and our home lives. M…

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49 | The 5 Habits that Kill Your Leadership Authority 6:45

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Send us a text Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. This week, I explore the connection between career challenges and childhood experiences, such as trauma. In fact, many studies and articles have been written about the link between childhood trauma and the …

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48 | Has your trust been betrayed at work? 9:06

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Send us a text Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, we tackle organizational betrayal where your trust has been betrayed at work. Organizational betrayal is toxic and erodes the trust and confidence you have in your organization. I share som…

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47 | Thrive through Self-Advocacy 7:14

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Send us a text Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, we are going over how to thrive in your career through self advocacy! There are 3 main things to consider when looking to self advocate. If you want to lead effectively and grow your career…

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46 | Diversity and Leadership with Guest Ian MacLead of Gro-Up Leadership 41:54

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Send us a text Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. In this episode, I am sharing a podcast conversation on the topic of diversity and leadership - specifically, the value of diversity in organizations and how important the leadership is in continuing this c…

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45 | Feeling Stuck in Your Career? 13:02

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Send us a text Welcome to The Executive Exhale Podcast - this episode is a replay from my previously branded podcast 'On the Level Leadership'. If you are feeling stuck in your career, this video is for you. I go over a few simple things that you can do to start moving forward to make that career change or start planning your exit. Feeling stuck in…