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Fear isn’t the problem. It’s the messenger. In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie continues the conversation on leadership identity by exploring how fear quietly shapes the way we lead. From people-pleasing and perfectionism to avoiding difficult conversations and constantly seeking approval, many leadership behaviors aren’t character flaws—they’re protection patterns. If you’ve ever...

What if leadership isn't as hard as it feels? What if the real challenge isn't a lack of skill, strategy, or experience—but the baggage you're carrying? In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie explores one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership development: the unresolved fears, limiting beliefs, protection patterns, and identity stories that quietly shape how leaders show up eve...

What if the biggest challenge in workplace collaboration isn't men or women? What if it's the stories we carry about each other? In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie explores how unconscious beliefs about gender, communication, power, and past experiences shape the way we show up at work. Through the lens of emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and relational intelligence,...

Most people believe leadership begins when they receive the title. It doesn't. Leadership begins when you become the kind of person leadership requires. In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie explores one of the biggest gaps in modern organizations: the difference between managing and leading. Many high performers get promoted because they're great at execution. They can hit goals, ma...

The Identity Split: Can You Be Yourself at Work Without Sacrificing Executive Presence? Can you be your authentic self at work without sacrificing executive presence? In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie welcomes back Kat and Rich for a grounded, honest conversation about the identity split leaders experience in the workplace —the tension between who we are professionally and who we...

The Leader Behind the Leader: Why Leadership Development Starts Within In a world obsessed with AI, automation, and skills-based hiring, true leadership development starts from within. In this solo episode of Leadership From The Heart , Romie explores the soul-centered strategy that separates transformational leaders from the rest—and why the most powerful leadership moves happen when you understa...

In this episode of the Leadership From The Heart podcast, Romie explores the connection between leadership, nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, relational intelligence, and executive performance. Many overwhelmed leaders and high performers believe their leadership challenges come from strategy, execution, or communication — when in reality, they are operating from stress, anxiety,...

Some of you aren’t stuck… you’ve just outgrown your current way of thinking. In this solo episode of Leadership From The Heart , Romie breaks down why so many capable leaders feel trapped, frustrated, or disconnected—even when they’re working hard and doing “all the right things.” The truth? Leadership growth isn’t just about effort. It’s: identity strategy execution emotional intelligence self-aw...

In this episode of Leadership from the Heart , Romie sits down with Kat and Richard for a completely unfiltered, agenda-free conversation—and it goes exactly where it’s meant to. What unfolds is a powerful discussion around slowing down, trusting your path, and redefining what leadership looks like in a world that constantly pushes us to move faster. Kat shares her transition from a decade of teac...

If your team feels inconsistent depending on the day… it’s not a people problem. It’s a standards problem. In this episode, Romie breaks down one of the most overlooked leadership tools: Team Operating Guidelines (a.k.a. Team Norms). Because the truth is— people don’t just “know how to act.” Without clear agreements, your team will default to: personal preferences unspoken expectations and invisib...

In this episode of Leadership from the Heart , Romie sits down with Elisha Meek —corporate professional turned entrepreneur, author, and fulfillment coach—to unpack a truth many high-achieving women are silently living: You can look successful on the outside… and still feel completely burned out on the inside. After 17 years in corporate and navigating her own burnout, Elisha shares how she redefi...

Trust is one of the most talked about—and least understood—elements of leadership. In this episode, Romie breaks down what trust actually looks like in real life, not just in theory. Because trust isn’t something you either have or don’t… it lives on a spectrum. And where your team sits on that spectrum determines everything: How fast they move Whether they speak up Whether they take ownership… or...

In this episode of Leadership From The Heart , Romie sits down with Kae Williams —a global software marketing executive, coach, speaker, and author of Not Made For You —to talk about what so many women (and marginalized professionals) feel but struggle to name: Sometimes it’s not you … it’s the system . Kae shares insights from over 30 years rising from telemarketer to CMO in a male-dominated indu...

The episode discusses the outdated leadership approach of 'icing people out' and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and emotional intelligence in effective leadership. It explores the impact of fear-based leadership, the consequences of emotional distance, and the need for setting clear expectations. The role of transparency and emotional intelligence in leadership is highlighted, al...

In this episode of Leadership from the Heart , Romie sits down with Michael Hunter—also known as the “Uncommon Hero”—to explore what it really means to lead with clarity, alignment, and presence. A former software engineer turned culture-shifting leadership coach, Michael shares how his journey from debugging code to helping tech leaders debug themselves became the foundation for his book The Resi...

The conversation delves into the purpose of healing, the journey of healing, the role of plant medicine, the mentorship of plant medicine, awakening and conscious choice, unconscious living and awakening, the influence of mentors, the awakening experience, challenges in faith and belief, the impact of faith and religion, the push to heal, the spiritual hustle, escaping vs. integrating pain, the de...

Unfiltered & Unedited: The Episode I Wasn’t Sure I’d Share In this unscripted and soul-baring solo episode, Romie steps into the spotlight—not as a coach or consultant, but as a woman walking her own path of healing, clarity, and becoming. With nothing but a series of unfiltered questions (from ChatGPT), Romie unpacks the quiet truths she’s never shared before—about confidence, God, discipline...

In this special Leadership from the Heart episode, the tables are turned—Romie Montpeirous becomes the guest, and her longtime friend Melani takes the host seat. What unfolds is a raw, hilarious, and deeply reflective conversation about life, legacy, leadership, and everything in between. Romie opens up about: Her Haitian upbringing and how it shaped her core values The early signs of leadership s...

In this soul-nourishing episode of Leadership from the Heart , Romie sits down with Miami-based mindset coach Kat Ladcani for an honest conversation about the power of stillness, self-trust, and the courage to question everything you've been taught. From navigating anxiety and burnout to choosing joy, Kat shares how she rebuilt her life—one breath at a time. They explore: How anxiety shows up in t...

In this powerful episode of Leadership from the Heart , Romie Montpeirous sits down with visionary entrepreneur and founder of Fireside RV Rental, Garr Russell. From buying a single RV to accidentally building the largest RV rental management franchise in the nation, Garr shares a vulnerable, real, and inspiring look at what it takes to grow through failure, lead with faith, and build businesses a...

In this game-changing conversation, Romie sits down with rural sales psychology expert and founder of Agrarian , St John Craner. With decades of experience helping sales and marketing teams shift from pitching to connecting , St John introduces a paradigm shift: stop selling. start serving. They dive into: Why the more you sell, the less you sell The difference between being a salesperson and a bu...

In this vulnerable solo episode, Romie opens up about a deeply personal leadership lesson: learning to trust yourself again after life knocks you down. Whether it’s a breakup, a mistake in leadership, or the sting of giving too much—this episode explores what happens after we get back up. Because bouncing back is only half the battle. Rebuilding trust with yourself? That’s the real growth. Romie s...

What if you could talk to your loved one again—even after they’ve passed? In this emotionally rich episode, Romie sits down with Miles Spencer, CEO and co-founder of Reflekta.ai , a pioneering Soul Tech company that blends AI and storytelling to create dynamic, interactive digital legacies. Miles shares how he talks to his late father every day, receiving bedtime stories, pep talks, and warm memor...

In this solo episode of Leadership from the Heart , Romie Montpeirous opens up about her shift from coach to mentor—and the powerful lessons that inspired the creation of her new mentorship program for emerging and evolving leaders. Romie shares four real stories from current mentees navigating promotions, communication gaps, team conflict, and cultural alignment. These stories reveal the subtle,...

In this powerful conversation, Romie Montpeirous sits down with leadership expert Dr. Patrick Farran—founder of The Ad Lucem Group and former Notre Dame MBA faculty member—to unpack the true meaning of leadership in today’s complex world. They explore: Why purpose is the foundation for resilience in leadership How agency (or lack of it) silently kills engagement and fuels burnout Why leaders don’t...