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Leading with Laughter: Em Stroud on Creativity, Impact, and Authentic Leadership

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In this episode of Secrets of Learning and Development, hosts Valerie and Julia are joined by Em Stroud, a multi-talented leadership coach, performer, and podcaster known for her unique blend of comedy, business expertise, and authentic storytelling. Em shares her inspiring journey from a career in sales to becoming a successful coach and creator of the The Comic Coach podcast.
Em reflects on how she overcame the challenges of bridging the worlds of business and performance, embracing her identity as "The Comic Coach." She highlights pivotal moments in her career, including the evolution of her work into the newly launched Leadership School of Impact and her latest podcast, The Comic Coach. Em discusses her 12 Pillars of Impact, which empower leaders to connect, communicate, and inspire with authenticity and confidence.
Throughout the episode, Em shares invaluable insights on maintaining creativity, balancing multiple passions, and crafting a fulfilling career and life. She introduces her practical approach to time management, including her innovative "Rainbow Diary" system, designed to help leaders prioritise self-care, creativity, and professional growth.
Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with humour, wisdom, and actionable strategies on leadership, creativity, and living a life of impact, delivered with Em's trademark energy and authenticity.
Key Takeaways
Balancing Creativity and Leadership Enhances Impact
Em Stroud highlights the power of integrating creativity and leadership, explaining how skills from the performing arts, such as improvisation and storytelling, can enhance communication, authenticity, and trust in leadership. Em embracing her dual identity as a comedian and coach demonstrates how blending diverse skills can lead to greater personal and professional impact.

Purposeful Time Management Fuels Holistic Success

Em's "Rainbow Diary" system illustrates the importance of consciously allocating time for self-care, creativity, work, and personal connections. By prioritising these elements and treating creativity as professionally important as business tasks, leaders can avoid burnout, maintain energy, and fuel sustainable success in both personal and professional realms.
Guest Information:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/em-stroud/
https://emstroud.com/
[email protected]

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Chapters

1. Leading with Laughter: Em Stroud on Creativity, Impact, and Authentic Leadership (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Em Stroud (00:01:51)

3. Embracing Creativity in Leadership (00:05:44)

4. The Birth of the Leadership School of Impact (00:14:08)

5. Maintaining Creativity and Balance (00:18:06)

6. Closing Reflections and Advice (00:24:59)

34 episodes

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If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you!

S2:E2
In this episode of Secrets of Learning and Development, hosts Valerie and Julia are joined by Em Stroud, a multi-talented leadership coach, performer, and podcaster known for her unique blend of comedy, business expertise, and authentic storytelling. Em shares her inspiring journey from a career in sales to becoming a successful coach and creator of the The Comic Coach podcast.
Em reflects on how she overcame the challenges of bridging the worlds of business and performance, embracing her identity as "The Comic Coach." She highlights pivotal moments in her career, including the evolution of her work into the newly launched Leadership School of Impact and her latest podcast, The Comic Coach. Em discusses her 12 Pillars of Impact, which empower leaders to connect, communicate, and inspire with authenticity and confidence.
Throughout the episode, Em shares invaluable insights on maintaining creativity, balancing multiple passions, and crafting a fulfilling career and life. She introduces her practical approach to time management, including her innovative "Rainbow Diary" system, designed to help leaders prioritise self-care, creativity, and professional growth.
Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with humour, wisdom, and actionable strategies on leadership, creativity, and living a life of impact, delivered with Em's trademark energy and authenticity.
Key Takeaways
Balancing Creativity and Leadership Enhances Impact
Em Stroud highlights the power of integrating creativity and leadership, explaining how skills from the performing arts, such as improvisation and storytelling, can enhance communication, authenticity, and trust in leadership. Em embracing her dual identity as a comedian and coach demonstrates how blending diverse skills can lead to greater personal and professional impact.

Purposeful Time Management Fuels Holistic Success

Em's "Rainbow Diary" system illustrates the importance of consciously allocating time for self-care, creativity, work, and personal connections. By prioritising these elements and treating creativity as professionally important as business tasks, leaders can avoid burnout, maintain energy, and fuel sustainable success in both personal and professional realms.
Guest Information:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/em-stroud/
https://emstroud.com/
[email protected]

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Leading with Laughter: Em Stroud on Creativity, Impact, and Authentic Leadership (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Em Stroud (00:01:51)

3. Embracing Creativity in Leadership (00:05:44)

4. The Birth of the Leadership School of Impact (00:14:08)

5. Maintaining Creativity and Balance (00:18:06)

6. Closing Reflections and Advice (00:24:59)

34 episodes

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