C-Suite Elevated

The executive talent market isn’t what it was even a year ago.  In this episode, Christie Angel and Tracy McMillan share what they’re seeing in real time, from tighter timelines to a shrinking pool of truly “ready-now” leaders. Some roles are moving faster than ever, while others, especially CFO and Chief Development Officer, are harder to fill despite more candidates in the market. They also unpa...

How leaders show up visually matters more than many realize. In this episode, host Christie Angel speaks with Candace Read , Women’s Style Director at Wardrobe Therapy , about the concept of Executive Expression , and how your wardrobe can become a powerful leadership tool. That's because your style is part of how you tell your story and how you lead. From longtime staples to current trends,...

In this episode, we’re joined by the powerhouse coaching duo behind Gordon Hewes: Joi Gordon and Vicki Bowen Hewes. Together, they support executive leaders in showing up as their very best selves. While both Joi and Vicki are seasoned executive coaches, their impact stretches far beyond traditional coaching. They help organizations refresh and clarify their brands, lead expansion with intention,...

In episode three of C-Suite Elevated, host Tracy MacMillan dives into a fascinating and increasingly relevant topic: "rewirement," or the art of slowing down gradually to ease into retirement. Many executives are rethinking the traditional hard stop, opting instead for a phased approach that allows them to continue contributing their expertise while pursuing new passions. Our guest for t...

In our second episode, host Christie Angel continues the conversation about the strategic importance of interim leadership in times of organizational transition. In part one, we spoke with Sandra Murphy, Board Chair of YWCA Greater Flint, who successfully utilized an interim leader. Here, Christie speaks with Terri Gehr, Founder and Principal at Gehr LLC for her perspective as a seasoned transitio...

Today we dive into the strategic importance of interim leadership in times of organizational transition. I am pleased to welcome my guest, Sandra Murphy, a seasoned nonprofit leader and Board Chair of YWCA Greater Flint.  Sandra's leadership through uncertainty highlights the critical role of interim executives in resetting culture, rebuilding trust and preparing the organization for long ter...