Leadership Magic

Being authentic might be a buzzword - but that's because it has true meaning and impact.  My guest, Lou Mongello, knows a thing or two about authenticity.   He naturally shows up as himself - the good, the bad and the ugly.   And, I believe, his authenticity is a huge factor of his success in business, in building a community and in attracting people who want to be a part of his vision. These are...

Don't you love that feeling you get when you hear a really inspirational speaker or learn some mind-blowing concept or embody an "I can do anything!" vibe?! Some people take that inspiration and activate the new learnings in their leadership / life.   Some  go back to their day-to-day... no loss / no gain. And some actually quickly go from inspired to defeated.  The exact opposite direction of whe...

To be at your optimal self...through the good, the bad and the ugly...believing in and knowing your worth is essential.  This is true for all of the hats you wear...your work, leadership, parenting, friendship...all of you. My guest, Jessica Horton, is a speaker, certified Well-being and Life Coach Practitioner and life strategist who helps people claim their worth. In the episode - we talk about...

In our careers, leadership and lives – we set goals.  Goals have big purpose and are important for results. But sticking to them can be a challenge.  Life happens, our critical voice creeps in, our plates get full. In this episode – I'm sharing tips that go beyond SMART goal setting.  When you really embrace these strategies – you can actually accomplish your goals. Enjoy! Links + Ways to Connect:...

I'm so excited to have Michael Lyons on the podcast this week!  This is Michael's second visit (Episode 85 was his first).  Michael had a 20-year career at the Walt Disney World resort - most of which was in leadership roles.   He has recently released his new book "Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons and Memories from a Twenty-Year Career at Walt Disney World".  This book is full of lessons that you...

With knowledge comes power.  When you use your knowledge through awareness as fuel to adapt - - - you can connect with others in a more impactful and effective way. It's not about changing who you are.  It's about making a small shift in how you communicate to meet the preferences of others.   That's leadership. I share tips on how to do this in this episode! Enjoy! Links + Ways to Connect: Show N...

We know that self-awareness is critical for showing up as a leader and human as your best self.  This is how we create meaningful impact.  We start with ourselves - the individual. Image the magic that can be unearthed when each person on a team has high awareness!  That collective awareness will elevate the dynamics and results of that team. Using a tool that offers a common language is even more...

Inherent to being a leader is leading others.  You are not doing the work or creating the results alone. But it's more than handing out assignments and holding others to it...it's about inspiring, engaging and getting the best out of others.   It's about genuine, authentic connection.  It's about helping others own where they thrive, work on what needs working on, honoring their experiences and kn...

Self-awareness is like pixie dust.  You know - that magical fairy dust that helps you fly?   It also not a 'nice to have'.  It is critical to your leadership effectiveness.  Without self-awareness - you cannot show up as your best self, deliver exceptional impact, create amazing results or fully inspire the wonderful humans you lead. And I'm not talking about the surface-level awareness.  I'm talk...

"With great power comes great responsibility."  This quote is shared with Spiderman by both is Uncle Ben and Aunt May.  And it's a powerful one.  As a leader - you have great power and great influence.  You - the singular human.  There is so much power in one.  And using that ability, that power, comes with responsibility. In this episode - we talk about what that responsibility is. It's not one t...

We are all familiar with stress.  It definitely shows up in our roles as a leader (in addition to all the other areas of life!).   But did you know that we have control over how we respond to stress?  This is everything. Taking the reigns on both the proactive approach to minimizing stress and the reactions we have to situations that create stress is so very powerful.  It impacts how we show up, h...

We know all about the fear of failure.  It is a commonly talked about barrier that gets in the way of going after our goals. But what about the fear of success?  This is less talked about - but it is just as real.  It sounds counter-intuitive.  I mean, who doesn't want to succeed?  What is there to be afraid of? We talk about it in this episode.  It can really make a difference in how you show up...

Striving for perfection can create some pretty great results - but it can also get in the way of impactful leadership.  Imposing unrealistic expectations on others, never reaching 'good enough', eroding trust with self, and burnout are just a few of the downsides. Whether you have perfectionistic tendencies or you lead others who do...let's understand it with eyes wide open so there can be intenti...

In the last episode (episode 120), we talked about people-pleasing:  what it is, why it might be a thing for you, and what you could do with it if it is getting in your way.   There is more to say - so we are talking about it again!  Because - when you STOP being a people-pleaser....it could get uncomfortable.  It might feel inauthentic.  You may start questioning your very being. THIS is importan...

There is being supportive, encouraging and kind....and then there is people-pleasing.  How do you know if you're a people-pleaser?  How does it impact how you show up as a leader?  When is it a 'good' thing - and when does it get in the way? So many questions.  And I have thoughts. I share them in this episode. Take a listen! Enjoy! Links + Ways to Connect: Show Notes Episode 120 Angie Robinson Co...

The one thing we all share is our humanness!  Meaning, we all have emotions, self-doubts and thougths.  All of which show up in different ways, yet with (mostly) the same abilities to make choices based on them. I see our shared experiences in the funnest of places - including the show American Idol .  I talk about my observations on how they relate to you and your leadership in this episode. Take...

Self-Awareness is pixie dust for living into your full leadership and life potential.  So much goodness comes from leaning in and discovering all of the things about yourself! And...it can be very uncomfortable.  The discomfort is just part of it.  But discomfort is not a reason to avoid.  Instead, you can learn how to embrace and navigate through that discomfort.   Come hear more about it in this...

I love a good framework...so I thought "why not create one of my own?".  My leadership framework outlines what I believe are the Three Keys to Leadership Magic (becoming and being the most impactful and effective leader you can be from a self-aware and authentic place)! In this episode - I share detail about each key - and how, when all are focused on, they impact your leadership and your life. En...

In this episode - we are talking about the name change of the podcast!  The first 115 episodes were known as The Practically Perfect Leader podcast.  Starting with this episode - it is now called Leadership Magic.   I share with you why I love working in the leadership space so much - and what leadership magic means to me.   (Hint:  it's all about YOU!) Enjoy! Links + Ways to Connect: Show Notes E...

Whatever we look for - we find.  My brain is constantly focused on self-awareness, the human connection and the coaching work I do.  Because of that - I'm always making connections between my current surroundings and leadership or life in general. The same was true during my recent trip to Hawaii.  I thought I'd share my observations in hopes that you would think about the important lessons for yo...

The magic of really understanding your unique personality type reaches far and wide - including in the space of change! Each unique style brings different strengths and challenges to change.  Understanding yourself allows you to create choice in how you respond and what obstacles you choose to overcome. It also empowers your leadership - because not only are you helping yourself in the face of cha...

Change is inevitable and always happening.  It's how we evolve, grow and transform.  However, that doesn't mean it's easy! Raising your self-awareness around the psychological process that we go through with change can fundamentally impact how we move through it, adopt it, learn from it and thrive through it. Game-changing (no pun intended). Enjoy! Links + Ways to Connect: Show Notes Episode 113 A...

Have you heard the term "know, like and trust"?  It's a concept that says that people are more likely to want to do business with you if they know, like and trust you. The same can be said about leadership!  But before you can work on getting others to know, like and trust you --- you need to be sure that you know, like and trust yourself! It always start with you.  It's the inside out approach to...

This is the fourth and final episode in the series about optimizing your time.  If you haven't listened to the first three - go back to them! In order to be most effective - you need to stay the course.   → Make a commitment. → Know how to handle distractions.   → Make decisions with conviction.   → Have your own back. The systems, processes, techniques and skills are cure.  Staying the course is...

In the third of four episodes about optimizing your time - we get into finding what works for you. There are so many programs, systems, techniques and apps that are geared toward time management.  So. Many.  I'm not going to tell you what to try in this episode - but I will give some ideas.  The whole point, however, is that for you to really become someone who is "good" at mastering their time -...