Best Miranda Watson Podcasts (2025)

1
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Are Winning — And How You Can Too 10:46

Play Pause

4M ago10:46

10:46

Send us a text The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership | Leadership N-Sight In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, we explore why emotionally intelligent leaders are thriving and how you can join their ranks. Whether you're just starting your career, leading a team for the first time, or aiming for higher positions, understanding emotiona…

1
Essential Soft Skills to Become a New Supervisor Superstar Overnight! 13:52

5M ago13:52

13:52

Send us a text Essential Soft Skills to Become a New Supervisor Superstar Join Leadership N-Sight in this engaging episode where we explore the vital soft skills needed to become a standout supervisor. Whether you're stepping into your first role or aiming for your next promotion, mastering emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, and relati…

1
The Importance of a Growth Mindset 14:37

5M ago14:37

14:37

Send us a text Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Power of a Growth Mindset Welcome to Leadership N-Sight! In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of a growth mindset for leaders at any age. Discover why a growth mindset is crucial for personal development and career progression. Learn to reframe challenges as opportunities and emb…

1
The Shifting Landscape: A World in Constant Change 12:19

5M ago12:19

12:19

Send us a text Leadership in a Changing World: Embrace Change and Lead with Agility Join us on Leadership N-Sight as we dive into 'The Shifting Landscape: A World in Constant Change.' Learn about the critical importance of embracing change, especially in leadership roles. We'll discuss two key strategies: shifting your mindset to see change as an o…

1
Struggle Through: Get It Done 12:05

5M ago12:05

12:05

Send us a text Embrace the Struggle: Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones | Leadership N-Sight In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, we explore the importance of pushing through struggles rather than seeing them as reasons to quit. Join the discussion on the inevitable obstacles leaders face and learn how to shift your mindset to view struggle …

1
Finding Balance in Lifes Chaos: Leadership Insights 13:43

5M ago13:43

13:43

Send us a text Finding Balance in Life's Chaos: Leadership Tips for Managing Stress In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, we dive into strategies for finding balance amidst life's chaos. Learn the importance of controlling your emotions, developing personal strategies for peace, and building resilience as a leader. Key points covered include manag…

1
Inspirational Influence: Connecting with Hearts and Minds 14:36

6M ago14:36

14:36

Send us a text Leadership N-Sight: How to Connect with Hearts and Minds for Inspirational Influence Welcome to this episode of Leadership N-Sight! Dive into the essence of inspirational influence and learn how to connect with hearts and minds. In today's session, we explore why impactful leadership goes beyond decision-making and goal-setting, emph…

1
Surviving Toxic Leadership: Narcissistic Boss 13:35

7M ago13:35

13:35

Send us a text Surviving Toxic Leadership: How to Deal with a Narcissistic Boss Welcome to Leadership Insight! In this episode, we tackle the critical topic of surviving toxic leadership, specifically dealing with a narcissistic boss. We'll equip you with practical strategies to maintain your well-being and effectiveness in challenging work environ…

1
Maintain Your Peace at Work: How Knowing Your Values Keeps You Focused & Stress-Free 17:53

7M ago17:53

17:53

Send us a text 🌟 Leadership N-Sight: Stay Focused & Stress-Free at Work! 🌟 When you know your values, you know your power. 💡 But when you let others define success for you, stress, burnout, and frustration take over. So how do you maintain your peace at work while staying focused on YOUR goals? 🧘🏾‍♀️💼 Join us LIVE on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at …

1
Protect Your Peace at Work! 16:18

7M ago16:18

16:18

Send us a text 🌟 Leadership N-Sight: Protect Your Peace at Work! 🌟 Work stress? Office drama? Feeling pulled in a million directions? 😩🎭 It’s time to take back control and maintain your peace while at work! ✨ Join us LIVE on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST for a powerful conversation on how to stay focused, stress-free, and in control—no…

1
Leading with Diversity in the New Year 16:37

9M ago16:37

16:37

Send us a text Leading with Diversity: Fueling Innovation and Trust in 2025 In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, the focus is on embracing diversity as a key component of leadership as we enter 2025. The host emphasizes the importance of diversity in leadership teams, which can lead to a 19% increase in revenue from new ideas. The discussion incl…

1
Leading Through the Holidays: Embracing Cultural Diversity 14:05

9M ago14:05

14:05

Send us a text Leading Through the Holidays: Embracing Cultural Diversity In this episode of Leadership in N-Sight, we explore the importance of leading through the holidays while embracing cultural diversity. Designed for career women aiming to advance in managerial or executive roles, this session highlights the significance of celebrating variou…

1
Listen to Lead: The Power of Transformational Listening (Part 3) 9:42

9M ago9:42

9:42

Send us a text Leadership N-Sight Part 3: The Transformative Power of Listening to Learn Welcome to the final session of our Leadership N-Sight series focused on the transformative power of listening. In this episode, we dive into the third key concept: Listening to Learn, Not to Respond. Building on the foundations laid in our previous discussions…

1
Listen to Lead The Power of Transformational Listening Part 2 8:47

9M ago8:47

8:47

Send us a text Leadership N-Sight: The Power of Transformational Listening - Part 2 Welcome back to Leadership N-Sight! In Part 2 of our 'Listen to Lead' series, we dive into the art of listening beyond words. This episode emphasizes the importance of tuning into non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions, posture, and tone of voice, to understand…

1
Listen to Lead The Power of Transformational Listening Part 1 13:43

9M ago13:43

13:43

Send us a text Leadership N-Sight: Transformational Listening Part 1 - The Power of Presence In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, SparkleJoy Coach Miranda introduces the concept of transformational listening, emphasizing its importance for both personal and professional growth. She explains how listening with presence—fully engaging in the moment…

1
Dear People All Black Women Are Not Angry: The Truth About Leadership 27:08

10M ago27:08

27:08

Send us a text Unpacking Stereotypes: Changing the Narrative for Black Women in Leadership In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, we dive into the damaging stereotype that labels black women as 'angry,' and how it impacts their leadership roles. Join us as we explore the differences between assertiveness and anger, passion and anger, and the critic…

1
Leadership Session: Communicating Your Boundaries Effectively 22:25

10M ago22:25

22:25

Send us a text Mastering Boundaries: Key Strategies for Career Women in Leadership In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, we delve into the critical skill of effectively communicating your boundaries to advance in your career. Designed for career women aiming higher, this session covers three key areas: identifying your non-negotiables, recognizing…

1
Holiday Insights: How Leaders Live Life Without Regrets 18:53

10M ago18:53

18:53

Send us a text Holiday Leadership Insights: Live Without Regrets & Lead with Purpose In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, we delve into essential holiday insights for leaders. Learn how to live a life without regrets during the holiday season, whether you hold a leadership title or not. We discuss key points, including the essence of leadership d…

1
The Power of Listening in Leadership 18:35

10M ago18:35

18:35

Send us a text The Power of Listening in Leadership | Leadership N-Sight In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, we explore the transformative power of listening in leadership. Discover why effective listening is one of the most undervalued yet essential tools for leaders. Learn how a listening mindset can boost team dynamics, increase influence, an…

1
Mentoring in Motion with Emonee LaRussa 30:36

11M ago30:36

30:36

Teresa Au chats with motion graphics designer and director Emonee LaRussa, known for her inventive lyric videos for artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Kanye West, and Lil Nas X. Emonee shares her experience as a woman of color in the digital arts, and why it’s so important to her to share her expertise, resources, and connections. Plus, Teresa finds…

1
Success Starts with Rest: Prioritizing Self-Care for Effective Leadership 18:35

11M ago18:35

18:35

Send us a text Success Starts with Rest: Prioritizing Self-Care for Effective Leadership In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, we delve into the crucial role of rest and self-care for career women striving toward leadership excellence. We explore how true success begins with rest, and why it's not a luxury but a necessity. Through three key points…

1
Embracing Disruption: Preparing Your Team for Change 15:20

11M ago15:20

15:20

Send us a text 🌟 Leadership Alert! 🌟 Are you ready to guide your team through the storm of change? Join us for our next Leadership N-Sight Segment as we dive deep into Embracing Disruption: Preparing Your Team for Change. 🚀 Discover powerful strategies to build trust, communicate effectively, and support your team, even when adaptability isn’t ever…

1
Living Life Colorfully with Jason Naylor (Live at MAX) 24:32

11M ago24:32

24:32

Teresa Au chats with artist and creative director Jason Naylor live at Adobe MAX 2024. They talk about the power of yes, betting on yourself, and what it means to open your heart. Plus Jason shares the personal messages behind his extremely colorful murals, how he found his style, and why he doesn’t seek out inspiration. What you’ll hear in this ep…

1
Cracking the Code with Allan Peters 29:36

12M ago29:36

29:36

Teresa Au chats with Allan Peters of Peters Design Company. He’s a brand mark expert, the author of Logos That Last, and the guy who blew up on Instagram Reels reimagining classic logos like Citibank, UPS, and Gatorade. They talk about Allan’s strategic path to launching his own firm, how asking what he wants has led to some of his biggest jobs, an…

1
BONUS: Emma Orhun Live from Ottawa Design Club 21:12

12M ago21:12

21:12

Emma Orhun is a creative multi-tool: a content creator, graphic designer and walking science experiment. She has gone from being a software developer and creative technologist at Shopify to full-time freelance designer working with local and international brands. You can find her work on the bottom of Nike SB shoes and all over the internet. Combin…

1
Mastering Collaboration: Becoming an Influential Team Player 23:06

1y ago23:06

23:06

Send us a text Mastering Collaboration: Becoming an Influential Team Player Welcome to Leadership N-Sight! In this episode, we delve into mastering collaboration and becoming an influential team player in today's fast-paced work environments. Learn practical strategies to build relationships with intent, communicate with clarity and confidence, and…

1
Creating Spaces with Magdiel Lopez 29:14

1y ago29:14

29:14

Teresa Au chats with graphic designer Magdiel Lopez about all the spaces for creativity in his life, from his famous “A Poster A Day” project, to his personal artistic practice, to the buildings and offices that his firm transforms into art-filled, meaningful spaces. They also discuss how immigration shapes your thinking, mental health in the face …

1
BONUS: Welcoming Rejection with Liz Mosley and Chris Do 24:12

1y ago24:12

24:12

For this bonus episode, host Teresa Au shares a conversation between design superstar and In the Making guest Chris Do and graphic designer Liz Mosley. Liz candidly reveals how Chris’ (very polite!) refusal to appear on her podcast inspired her to take on a personal challenge of gaining 100 professional rejections in six months. The surprising resu…

1
Radical Generosity with Tina Roth Eisenberg 30:13

1y ago30:13

30:13

Teresa Au talks to the legendary founder of Creative Mornings and design blogging pioneer Tina Roth Eisenberg, also known as swissmiss. They explore how Tina’s love of gathering and community both feeds her soul and has led to three thriving design businesses. Tina shares the next big idea from CreativeMornings, the importance of experiments, and w…

1
Mastering Situational Leadership: Guide for Women Leaders 23:39

1y ago23:39

23:39

Send us a text Mastering Situational Leadership: Guide for Women Leaders In this episode of Leadership N-Sight, we dive deep into the concept of situational leadership, a model emphasizing flexibility and adaptability tailored to the task and team maturity levels. Learn about the four distinct styles—directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating—…

1
Capturing the Future with Emily Keegin 27:56

1y ago27:56

27:56

Teresa Au checks in with Instagram’s favorite photo director, Emily Keegin, about how photographers are doing these days. They look at how AI is just the latest technical breakthrough in the medium, what people can do that AI can’t, and the best way to think about trends. Plus, Emily shares tips for creators and solopreneurs to find and create grea…

1
Financial Fitness for Women Leaders: Mastering Personal Finance, Strategic Planning, and Risk Management 16:37

1y ago16:37

16:37

Send us a text Welcome to this episode of Leadership N-Sight! Today, we're diving into financial fitness for women leaders to help you climb the career ladder with confidence. While I'm not a financial expert, I'll be sharing critical insights on personal finance management, strategic financial planning, and financial risk management. Through the s…

1
Overcoming Challenges and Thriving 20:42

1y ago20:42

20:42

Send us a text Mastering Resilience & Perseverance: Overcome Challenges and Thrive In this episode, we dive deep into overcoming challenges and thriving by mastering resilience and perseverance. We discuss the importance of emotional resilience as the buffer against stress and setbacks, cognitive perseverance for maintaining mental stamina, and beh…

1
Learn by Teaching with PiXimperfect’s Unmesh Dinda 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

Teresa Au talks with PiXimperfect’s Unmesh Dinda, who teaches Photoshop to over 6 millions followers via fun and accessible videos. They discuss Unmesh’s passion for teaching, his philosophy of progress over perfection, and the challenges of running a creative business. Plus, Teresa asks the hard questions to find out if Unmesh himself was created …

1
Women Transformational Leadership: Elevate Your Career with Positivity and Inclusion 20:35

1y ago20:35

20:35

Send us a text Unlocking Transformational Leadership with Positivity Join us on Leadership N-Sight as we dive into the power of positivity in transformational leadership! Discover how fostering a visionary outlook, resilience, and stronger relationships can inspire teams and elevate careers, especially for mid-career women. Gain essential tools to …

1
Authentic Leadership: A Journey of New Beginnings 17:10

1y ago17:10

17:10

Send us a text Welcome to "Leadership N-Sight," where we delve deep into the heart of authentic leadership. Today's session is all about empowering you to step confidently into your next career milestone. Whether you're feeling scared, confident, or somewhere in between, this is your moment. At "Leadership N-Sight," we believe in the power of authe…

1
BONUS Creative Connection Live with Jack Watson and Dewey Saunders 19:23

1y ago19:23

19:23

For this bonus episode, host Teresa Au shares chats hosted by her Adobe colleagues Kladi Vergine and Elise Swopes. First we hear from Jack Watson, a brand designer, solopreneur, and social media star–all at just 21 years old. Jack shares how he discovered design tools, his foray into concert promotion, and how an international retailer found his wo…

1
Building Confidence: Empowering Leadership for Women; Leadership N-Sight 20:22

1y ago20:22

20:22

Send us a text Welcome to the "Empower Her Leadership" podcast with Miranda Denise Watson, where we dive deep into topics that empower women in their leadership journeys. Today, we're focusing on a fundamental aspect: self-confidence. Whether you're tuning in from the boardroom or your home office, this session is for everyone seeking personal and …

1
Maximize Leadership Strengths: Boosting Career Success and Team Productivity 14:46

1y ago14:46

14:46

Send us a text In this inaugural episode of Leadership N-Sight, host Miranda (SparkleJoy Coach) delves into the incredible benefits of tapping into your strengths for both personal and professional growth. Learn how identifying, embodying, and leveraging your natural talents can lead to heightened career success, increased team productivity, and ov…

1
Say Yes to Yes with Shantell Martin 28:10

1+ y ago28:10

28:10

Teresa Au chats with artist Shantell Martin about how not fitting in–growing up in London, going to art school, and living in Japan–forced her to really know herself and launched her creative career. Shantell’s trademark continuous line art represents her quest to understand what makes us each unique, and to find ways for us to connect to one anoth…

1
BONUS: Live from Adobe MAX London with Margot Bowman and Rachel Sale 21:03

1+ y ago21:03

21:03

For this bonus episode, host Teresa Au shares talks from Adobe MAX London, Adobe’s flagship event in Europe for learning and inspiration. First we hear from Rachel Sale, a UK-based illustrator who is currently an Adobe Creative Resident at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Rachel shares what it’s like to actually work in a museum, have access to…

1
The Thrill of Half-Baked Ideas with Kelli Anderson 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

27:42

Tell us a little bit about yourself so we know who we're serving and what you're looking for from In the Making: adobe.ly/itmsurvey Teresa Au chats with artist and designer Kelli Anderson on all the things transformation, from Kelli’s paper engineering work that turns paper into a record or a camera to the shifting revenue streams she’s embraced ov…

1
Be Kind to Your Mind with Psychotherapist Sarah Ahmed 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

We want to hear from YOU, our listeners, so we put together a brief survey. We'd appreciate your thoughts: https://adobe.ly/itmsurvey To thank you for your feedback, we’re giving away two 12-month memberships to Creative Cloud (valued at $659.88 each). Enter for your chance to win one of the two Creative Cloud licenses by completing the survey form…

1
Empathy at Work with Michael Ventura 23:19

1+ y ago23:19

23:19

Teresa Au chats with author, speaker, and entrepreneur Michael Ventura about what empathy really is and how it can help your design work and your business. Michael describes applied empathy–the idea that empathy isn’t just putting yourself in someone else’s shoes–it’s about better understanding what it’s like to be someone else in their own shoes. …

1
Making Magic Happen with Vanessa Rivera 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

22:30

In the Making kicks off season two with Teresa Au interviewing Vanessa Rivera of The Life of AIVAX about her whimsical Photoshop art and how she balances a time-consuming creative career with a family as a working mom. Vanessa talks about creative tools that save her time in her work, how she and her family left their home to travel in Europe for a…

1
In the Making Returns April 17! 2:39

1+ y ago2:39

2:39

Season 2 is almost here! In the Making explores the challenges and rewards of working in the creator economy. Subscribe now to join host Teresa Au as she talks to creatives, soloprenuers, and experts to find out how they thrive at work–and how you can, too! Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe, where she focuses …

1
Impatience is a Virtue with Chris Do 32:34

2y ago32:34

32:34

Teresa Au chats with Emmy-winning design superstar Chris Do about his pivot from design to teaching, his education platform The Futur, and all the things he didn’t learn in design school. You’ll hear all about how Chris’ 2M+ social followers inspire his content, and Chris answers questions from design students. Plus, Chris opens up about why now is…

1
Notes from the Field with Aaron Draplin 31:31

2y ago31:31

31:31

Inspiration is on tap as Teresa Au speaks to graphic designer, entrepreneur, and author Aaron Draplin. Known as much for his warm and direct personality as for his signature thick lines design style and ample use of Pantone Orange 21, Aaron is beloved by designers everywhere. Aaron shares lessons gleaned from his midwestern upbringing, nearly 20 ye…

1
Unfolding Your Money Story with Berna Anat 25:55

2y ago25:55

25:55

What’s it like to pay off $50,000 in debt, ditch your 9-to-5, travel the world, create educational content, and build community in the process? Teresa Au speaks to Financial Hype Woman and content creator Berna Anat about how she did all that and how she’s planning for tomorrow. Berna also shares how our emotional relationship with money impacts ou…

1
The Other Side of Fear with Tobi Shinobi 23:40

2y ago23:40

23:40

Whether it’s leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck to pursue photography, or checking out the possibilities of AI, sometimes the greatest rewards lie on the other side of fear. Teresa Au speaks to photographer Tobi Shinobi about his first career in law, making a name on Instagram, and why drone photography is so peaceful. Tobi also shares his pe…