ideamix podcast

What do professional athletes, executives and parents all have in common? They all face high stakes, high pressure moments when good performance and decision-making matters the most. Learn what peformance coaching is and how it helps coachees perform at their best consistently. Coach Alex delves into what skills coachees develop and what are the benefits from this type of coaching. If you are look...

By any measure, Frances Frei is unusual. She’s a professor, advisor, author, strategist, TED speaker, and spent 2017 at Uber on a leave of absence to lead Leadership & Strategy at Uber for the several thousand employees contending with rapid growth and a quickly evolving culture. Listen to this fascinating conversation in which Frances Frei and Sam Jayanti discuss why leaders who cannot create...

When we start a new role - either at the same organization in a different team or in a different team altogether, we've typically done a lot of work to land this new role. Just because you have been selected doesn't guarantee that everything will go smoothly. Coach Callan delves into why it is important to take stock of the knowledge, skills and will (KSW) in your backpack and be intentional about...

By any measure, Frances Frei is unusual. She’s a professor, advisor, author, strategist, TED speaker, and spent 2017 at Uber on a leave of absence to lead Leadership & Strategy at Uber for the several thousand employees contending with rapid growth and a quickly evolving culture. Listen to this fascinating conversation in which Frances Frei and Sam Jayanti discuss why leaders who cannot create...

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join experienced Executive Coach Farah for an insightful session on how to make yourself "sponsorable". In this engaging session, Farah will share her insights for positioning yourself as a high-potential employee deserving of sponsorship from critical leaders. You'll learn how to: Develop a powerful personal brand that commands attention Build str...

Enhancing Management Teams and Company Performance through Talent Assessment and Executive Coaching Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the powerful impact of talent assessment and executive coaching on building superior management teams and boosting overall company performance. Our expert hosts, Jamie Kosmar and Sam Jayanti, both specialists in leadership and organizational developmen...

Organizational change is a part of life. Coach Rene delves into her experience with organizational change and how anyone can learn to embrace and adapt to it rather than fearing or resisting it. She shares concrete ways to get comfortable with change, why you should reflect on change, and steps for coping with it in order to see it as an opportunity for growth. Subscribe to ideamix - Coaching, Per...

Leadership is one of the most popular, challenging, important and essential elements for working professionals and their organizations. Are leaders born or taught? Can we create systems to teach and foster leadership? Do most companies have well developed leadership? Are there lessons we can draw from the military to apply to organizations and leadership? Tune in to Professor Harvard Business Scho...

Are you self aware? While research suggests that many people think they are, only 10-15% actually are. Join Samhita Jayanti and Jamie Kosmar as they discuss what self awareness is and why it is important for life. Learn more about ideamix coaching's new simple tool, My 360, which invites everyone to take a moment to self-reflect. Subscribe to ideamix - Coaching, Performance, and Wellness, and stay...

Coach Meredith explains how nine interconnected personality types help us understand the depth of what really motivates people, how they operate, their basic fears, desires, and how they show up both individually as leaders and then collectively as executives. Coach Meredith talks about why this tool is the most powerful model for developing leaders and teams. Tune in today to learn how the Enneag...

Why is inclusion important? Because we can't lead people who don't feel included. Listen to Professor Bernardo Ferdman discuss inclusion with Samhita Jayanti. Leadership means being kinder to others and to yourself. Bernardo believes that the foundation for inclusion is created when people feel safe and engaged and explains his methodologies to reduce negative self-talk for both students and leade...

Hosts Samhita Jayanti and Jamie Kosmar discuss the attributes and benefits of exhibiting 'soft skills' in the workplace. Unveiling proof that these skills are a bonus in allowing you to connect easier with co-workers or those who work for you. These are very critical skills for how we interact with other people. This eye-opening dialogue can change the way you interact with those at work and abroa...

Coach Sarah discusses how the assessment tool Leadership Circle 360 is a tool to help a leader map how they see themselves. It helps them to start thinking in terms of we, and how to take their light side and dark side in stride. It helps leaders to gain insight to how they can start shifting their reactive tendencies or help to minimize them. Tune in today to learn how the assessment tool Leaders...

Sam Jayanti sits down with the dynamic coach and author Elaine Lin Hering to unravel the impact of silence in both personal and professional spheres. Dive into their conversation about unintentional self-silencing and discover practical strategies outlined in Elaine's upcoming book, "Unlearning Silence." The episode sparks a powerful dialogue on fostering a culture that celebrates every voice. Sub...

Listen in as Sam Jayanti and Jamie Kosmar dive into the challenges of remote work leadership, exploring the evolving role of leaders as part-coach and part-friend. They unravel the complexities of sustaining work culture in dispersed teams, emphasizing the importance of genuine human connection over technology. Assessments and coaching emerge as powerful tools, guiding leaders through individualiz...

In this enlightening episode, Coach Maura dives into the world of the DISC assessment—a tool decoding individual traits and preferences. With 15 years of coaching wisdom, Coach Maura sheds light on how DISC transforms team dynamics, enhances leadership, resolves conflicts, shapes personal branding, and boosts adaptability. It's not just about knowing your style; it's about making mindful choices i...

Join Sam Jayanti in this episode of ideamix Coaching as she welcomes Mike Robbins, an author, speaker, coach, and podcast host. Mike shares his unique journey from professional baseball to leadership coaching, emphasizing the evolving landscape of leadership challenges. They discuss the multidimensional role of leaders, exploring topics like change, vulnerability, and trust in the workplace. Gain...

In the kickoff episode of ideamix's "Coaching, Performance, and Wellness" series for 2024, hosts Sam Jayanti and Jamie Kosmar explore the intricate connections between coaching, performance, and wellness. Dispelling myths, they discuss the role of coaching as a proactive thought partnership, akin to a doctor's visit for your life goals. Through practical examples, they dissect the coaching process...

As we begin to wrap up 2023 and ring in the new year, we want to recap some of our memorable guests this year and who you can expect to see next! Sam and Jamie talk about the power of a coach and the importance of working on performance and wellness this year. Listen now to discover who you are and what you want so that you can live your fullest life this upcoming year! Subscribe to ideamix - Coac...

How do you know if you'll achieve successful results with coaching? From coach compatibility to openness to change, there's more than what meets the eye in a strong coaching relationship. Coach Elizabeth is an executive & wellness coach who has spent over two decades training and developing leaders at well-known brands like Nike and Anthropologie. Coach Elizabeth is welcomed by Jamie to discus...

As we search for new jobs, career goals, and opportunities, we often want to analyze how well this new role will fit with our personality and lifestyle. Coach Melanie is a certified leadership coach who shares her experience with the Hogan assessment--an assessment that measures job fit and personality traits. Listen to our episode to learn more about the Hogan assessment and discover what jobs ar...

Creating a healthy work-life balance is crucial when efficiently maintaining responsibilities in both our personal and professional lives. Myra Orndoff is a mother of four children and a dedicated worker at Capital One. Myra talks us through how she accomplished a healthy work-life balance and the adjustments she had to make to get there. From communicating with your manager to trusting your belie...

Coach Lisa is a certified coach with 16 years of experience and a Master's in Psychology. She believes that any person is capable of being a leader if they are working towards a goal or influencing others. Her goal as a coach is to work with clients with leadership roles who want to leave a positive impact on those around them. Listen to this episode now to discover your role as a leader and how y...

Modupe Akinola explores healthy habits to implement into your life to reach your greatest potential. From channeling creativity from negativity to handling anxieties, Modupe discusses how effective leaders can find motivation, success, and positivity. This podcast episode covers how to provide a creative environment as a leader, understand different behaviors, and learn to be okay with setbacks! S...

Coach Rajika joins ideamix to discuss the importance of setting boundaries in a hybrid work environment and doing what is best for you. In a society that has normalized the idea of living to work, Rajika turns this idea around and discusses how this can negatively affect our health, relationships, and family. Tune in to learn how you can create a schedule with a perfect balance between your work l...