Deep Work Out Loud

Dr. Matt Kodsi on "A Story Tale: ABCs of the Stories We Tell Ourselves,"   Host Julie Harris Oliver welcomes encore guest Dr. Matt Kodsi to discuss his book, "A Story Tale: ABCs of the Stories We Tell Ourselves," and his journey into writing. Kodsi explains how people fill gaps in knowledge by creating stories—often with a negative bias—and shares examples.  He describes the book's short, parable-...

Julie Harris Oliver welcomes Dr. Michael Hein, author of "Shifting Toward Unorthodoxy," to discuss "the first work" of leadership: prioritizing wellbeing as foundational leadership work in volatile, complex environments, especially healthcare. Hein explains that leaders often forget they have a body, yet leadership performance depends on physical health, recovery, relationships, and spiritual mean...

Host Julie Harris Oliver welcomes leadership coach Louise Hansell to discuss listening to and trusting your inner voice or "internal compass." Louise shares how she moved from corporate HR and transformation work into coaching, and explains that intuition is often subtle, felt through the body, and can be drowned out by societal, family, and logical "shoulds." They explore distinguishing intuition...

Host Julie Harris Oliver welcomes Dion Elliott Jensen, author of "Conscious Footsteps," who describes becoming an "accidental author" by using writing and long walks to process intense life changes and consolidate his journals into a book structured as standalone "walks." They focus on Dion's central theme, "I am who I am, not what I do," shaped by being abruptly fired from a CEO role and realizin...

Host Julie Harris Oliver interviews business leader and Time Billionaires podcast host Rebecca Shaddix on reclaiming 90-second to 15-minute gaps between meetings to reduce frantic context shifting and improve happiness, energy, and fulfillment. Shaddix describes how a COVID-era habit of replacing scrolling with tiny actions—like brief audiobook listening, pushups, breathing, or stepping outside—co...

Julie Harris Oliver welcomes Dr. Kim Stepanski, an executive coach and organizational psychologist, to explore what leadership feels like right now amid rapid change, AI disruption, geopolitical volatility, and polarization. They discuss how leaders face loneliness, pressure to have answers, and the challenge of guiding teams whose perspectives are shaped by narrowing information "echo chambers."...

Host Julie Harris Oliver welcomes transition and emerging leaders coach Ben Basilan, who shares how layoffs in his industry and his background in counseling and UX research led him to coaching. They explore identity as a root issue in major transitions such as becoming a manager or small business owner, experiencing layoffs, divorce, aging, and retirement, focusing on what feels fixed versus chang...

Host Julie Harris Oliver welcomes executive coach and former CFO Heather Pomerantz to discuss living your authentic self through clarifying core values and purpose. Heather shares how her early love of listening and connection, a long achievement-driven finance career, and a Unilever purpose program led her to coaching when she realized she was in physical pain from misalignment. They outline step...

Host Julie Harris Oliver welcomes leadership coach and experience designer Rishikesh Tirumalai to discuss how "disruption" can mean returning to harmony with natural cycles, the body, and authenticity. Rishi shares his path from tech and solo travel to teaching and coaching, including how getting sober and working with a coach changed his trajectory, and reflects on being a young Indian man in a c...

Host Julie Harris Oliver welcomes coach Marie Smith, founder of Golden Hour Coaching, who shares her path from teacher to personal trainer to life and health coach after hearing a clear spiritual prompting to become a life coach. Marie discusses the idea of "living off menu," inspired by Glennon Doyle's story about ordering beyond the menu, and connects it to agency, permission, and creating a lif...

Host Julie Harris Oliver welcomes executive coach and two-time founder Connie Liu (CEO of Tandem) to discuss humor's role in work, leadership, and coaching. Connie shares that her path to coaching began after hiring an executive coach during her transition out of her first company, valuing coaching as a place to be fully honest without "curating" for others. They explore humor as a release valve t...

Julie Harris Oliver interviews executive leadership coach and OD consultant Brian Duggan about helping senior leaders make fewer, better decisions. Brian shares his path from theater directing to coaching and introduces research citing that senior leaders make 70–80,000 decisions per year, with up to half being low-importance or low-impact. He outlines the "Five V Role Model" stances leaders can t...

In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, Julie Harris Oliver is joined by leadership strategist and executive coach Laura London (founder of Calocedrus Partners, former McKinsey leader) for a candid, coach-style exploration of forest therapy—and why Laura believes it's a practical tool for leadership right now. They unpack what "forest therapy" means, how sensory awareness connects to nervous system...

In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, Julie Harris Oliver is joined by Krista Johnson, an organizational psychology practitioner and executive coach. The discussion delves into the significance of heart wounds in leadership, explaining how unresolved emotional imprints from past experiences can impact present behavior. Krista outlines methods to identify and manage these heart wounds, emphasizing...

In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with Dr. Lauren Collier, a professional coach and founder of the Friendship Project. They discuss the challenges and strategies for forming meaningful adult friendships, particularly for women experiencing life transitions. Dr. Collier shares her journey from social work to coaching and introduces her initiative to create in...

In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with Ron Pratt, founder of the Altera Collective, to discuss the importance of alignment in our careers and lives. Ron shares his personal journey from a promising career in consulting and finance to founding his own coaching practice. They delve into the key elements of alignment—values, motivators, interests, and personali...

In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with Laura Rebell Gross, an experienced organizational leader and executive coach. They discuss the challenges and transitions faced by women, especially those in their 50s and 60s. Laura shares her insights on moving from a mission-driven career to coaching, focusing on helping women find joy and fulfillment while letting g...

Rediscovering Presence: Transforming Leadership and Life with Dr. Matt Kodsi Or Multitasking is Cocaine In this episode of 'Deep Work Out Loud', host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with Dr. Matt Kodsi, a former neurologist and Chief Medical Officer turned executive coach. They delve into the concept of presence in coaching and its dual aspects: external, being fully present for others, and internal...

In this episode of 'Deep Work Out Loud,' host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with Karen Jones, a communications consultant and professional coach. They discuss Karen's journey from being an executive at HBO to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's work with personal values. Karen delves into the Trust Triangle concept by Professor Frances Frei, touching on empathy, logic, a...

In this podcast episode of Deep Work Out Loud, host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with executive and leadership coach Abbie Young. They explore how leaders can incorporate coaching skills into the workplace, particularly how to know when to coach versus when to be directive. Abbie shares insights from her extensive experience working with high-performing individuals and teams across various indust...

In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, host Julie Harris Oliver is joined by professional coach Erin Winkler-McCue to delve into the importance of experimentation in driving sustainable change in leadership. They discuss Erin's journey to becoming a coach, her strategies for unlocking leadership potential, and how experimenting with new approaches can lead to significant growth and development. Th...

Navigating Emotional Baggage in Professional Life In this episode of 'Deep Work Out Loud,' host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with Dr. Mike Shea, an executive coach specializing in transition and transformation work. They delve into the profound impact of personal relationships, particularly parental relationships, on professional interactions. Dr. Shea shares his journey from being a critical car...

Welcome to Deep Work: Out Loud, The thinking that fuels our life, our work, and our leadership. I'm Julie Harris Oliver. This is the podcast where I sit with another professional coach and we do some work around a single concept, piece of inspiration, a topic we've seen come up in coaching. If we're very lucky, while talking about it, we might demonstrate what coaching might look and feel like. Bu...