Cheryl Cran Podcast

In Episode 7, Cheryl Cran introduces what she believes is the next frontier of leadership intelligence — and the one she's been practicing privately for years while hesitating to name publicly. Energy intelligence. If emotional intelligence was the leadership conversation of the last two decades, and spiritual intelligence the one quietly emerging behind it, energy intelligence is the skill C...

In Episode 6, Cheryl Cran takes on one of the most culturally loaded words in today's leadership conversation: triggers . And she does it the way only someone with two decades in change leadership can — with compassion, directness, and a willingness to name what most people are avoiding. The episode opens with a real question from a recent virtual keynote: "What do I do about a leader wh...

In Episode 4, Cheryl Cran explores one of the most powerful reframes of the entire Flux, Flex, Flow series: that every major disruption in our lives — painful, unwanted, unchosen — has been quietly awakening us into who we're becoming. This isn't spiritual bypassing. It isn't rose-colored glasses. It's the lived experience of looking backward with honest eyes and recognizing a...

In Episode 5, Cheryl Cran goes deeper into the leadership skills the era of flux is actually asking us to build — and why the ones that matter most are the ones AI will never be able to replicate. She introduces two concepts at the heart of her work: metacognition (the observer self — your ability to watch yourself think in real time, act as your own coach, and course-correct in the moment) and un...

In Episode 3, Cheryl Cran completes the arc of the framework: from flux (the constant disruption we're all living in), to flex (the mindset and skill to navigate it), to flow — the destination so many of us have stopped believing is available to us. Flow is the part most of us get wrong. We confuse it with slowing down. We assume it's something we'll earn when life finally calms dow...

In Episode 2 of the new series, Cheryl Cran moves from naming the problem to charting the path forward. If Episode 1 asked what the flux? , this one answers with a single word: flex. Cheryl introduces the idea of morphing identities — the quiet, often unspoken process of becoming someone new as disruption reshapes our lives. Who were you before the change? Who are you in it? And who are you becomi...

After 18 months of quiet reflection, Cheryl Cran returns with a new podcast series and a new framework for the era we're all living in. In this kickoff episode, she introduces the thinking behind her upcoming book What The Flux? 44 Questions to Help You Flex and Flow — and names what so many leaders are feeling but haven't had language for. Global chaos. Political disruption. Economic un...

What does it mean to futureproof our leadership?  How can we ensure we are on the leading edge of people first leadership guiding others to lead change and embrace transformation? Find out more. 

Unlock the secrets of harnessing AI to revolutionize your organization with our latest episode, featuring my co-founder Brad Breininger. We explore the current landscape of AI adoption across various industries, from media buying to healthcare, and dive deep into the critical role data plays in these initiatives. Together, we address the common apprehensions organizations face, such as the fear of...

Join me with Brad Breininger where we discuss the secret currency to success in today and the future of work 'energy'. Much of us get caught up in urgency when in fact time is about what gives us energy, boundaries and have a 'heck yes' to what we agree to do. 

Join me in this episode which is a live recording from a recent LinkedIn live event where myself and Brad Breininger talked about AI and why we should not fear - rather we should be curious and look to add AI as a personal assistant. 

Join me in this episode with Brad Breininger EVP of Believeco where we talk about the biggest challenges leaders are facing and how to turn those challenges into opportunities. It's a challenging era in the world of work and being a leader requires more energy and stamina than ever before - listen in to hear some ideas on how to have a resilient mindset amidst ongoing challenges. 

Join me and my co-founder of Super. Crucial. Leader retreat for a great discussion on the importance of a clearly defined leadership brand. People need to know what you stand for and who you are and its never been more important than now and for the future. 

This episode continues with more stats on who is using AI and I also give some personal examples of how I am using it as well. 

There's a great poll/survey from yougov.com on how people are using AI 

I have had a vision for creating a dynamic and profound and skills reset retreat for leaders for over a decade. I have found the perfect partner with Brad Breininger who is a senior executive leader in marketing and branding and leads teams. Together we have put together a phenomenal retreat. Listen in and if you are inspired to attend would love to have you there! 

I am often asked for examples and case studies and I have to honor confidentiality however I can share generalities and am sharing this case study on organizational change in todays episode.

Listen in while I talk about the research and data that shows that AI is NOT replacing humans - humans USING AI are replacing humans in the workplace. 

Lets face it performance management is a key success factor to high performing teams and engaged workers. The art of delivering a fantastic performance review requires us to have a human focus - treating each person with respect and appreciation and giving the gift of candid feedback are all elements of a successful performance management meeting. 

In this episode of the future is human Cheryl talks about how to elevate your human approach when helping others go through change. Everyone views change in their own unique way and to engage people in change we need to elevate our human understanding and approach. 

In this first episode of The Future is Human podcast the focus is on 'life' we all have things going on in our lives that are impacting our work life. In the past we could compartmentalize and 'carry on'. Now we have to treat ourselves like humans AND be more empathetic and accepting of life events impacting our teams. Take a listen! 

When something happens in someone's life it can be challenging for that person to deal with their reality and also for the team to adjust to the impact of that person who has a personal challenge. We need to support and we need to be compassionate. 

Technical knowledge is NOT enough in today's complex reality. Now more than ever leaders need to better understand people, to want to help people and to develop essential human skills 

The biggest opportunity for us in the fast paced technology reality is to become better humans and that means being brutally honest with ourselves. Knowing and admitting our strengths and weaknesses is a leadership super power. Take a listen to this episode to learn more. 

Boredom and apathy can settle in when we don't have new and fresh energy. This impacts our own mindset as well as our teams.  Listen in on the need for novelty in the workplace.