Leadership & Management Reset Podcast

Meetings take up a huge amount of leadership time, but they do not always receive enough leadership attention. In this episode of The Leadership & Management Reset Podcast , Sharon explores how to run better meetings in a way that creates clearer purpose, better contribution, stronger decisions and more useful follow-through. This is not about creating perfect agendas or making meetings more forma...

If you've ever delegated something… and then found yourself quietly wondering, "Is this actually getting done?" — this episode will feel very familiar. Because holding your team accountable isn't about chasing updates or stepping in to fix things yourself. And it's not about micromanaging either. In this episode, I explore a more grounded, practical approach to team accountability  - one that crea...

In this episode of The Leadership & Management Reset Podcast , I take a deeper look at something many leaders experience but rarely pause to properly understand. Overwhelm. Not just as a feeling, but as a pattern. Because leadership overwhelm is not simply about having too much to do. It is often a reflection of something less visible. A lack of clarity, competing demands, internal pressure, and t...

Episode 7: Why Leaders Avoid Difficult Conversations Why do so many leaders avoid difficult conversations, even when they know they need to have them? In this episode of The Leadership & Management Reset Podcast , Sharon Smith explores what really sits beneath avoidance in leadership. This is not about a lack of skill. It is about the internal discomfort, beliefs, and patterns that quietly shape h...

If leadership feels heavy right now, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm exploring what self leadership really means in practice, especially when you're feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or like you're constantly holding everything together. Because here's what I see time and time again. Leaders trying to lead everyone else well, whilst quietly running on empty themselves. I talk about why...

Many thoughtful, compassionate leaders are described as "nice". But I often see how niceness can quietly undermine performance, accountability and confidence across a team. In this episode, I explore the crucial difference between nice leadership and kind leadership, and why making this shift is essential if you want to build a strong, trusting team. Drawing on the principles of Radical Candor, I...

In this episode, Sharon explores why leadership clarity matters and why it is one of the kindest and most impactful things a leader can offer. Beyond processes, plans, and good intentions, clarity shapes how safe, confident, and effective people feel at work. When leaders are clear, teams know what is expected, where they are heading, and what success looks like. When clarity is missing, confusion...

Spoiler alert: This episode discusses key moments from the recent celebrity series and the latest civilian series of The Traitors . If you have not finished watching, you may want to come back once you have. In this episode, Sharon explores the hit TV series The Traitors through a leadership and followship lens. Beyond the drama, deception, and round-table voting, The Traitors offers a fascinating...

In this episode, Sharon explores one of the biggest challenges in modern leadership  -  the tension between leading people and managing work . If you've ever felt stuck between tasks, team needs, expectations, and the pressure to "get it right", this episode gives you a grounded space to reset how you think and feel about your role. You'll learn why leadership is rooted in influence, emotional int...

In this first episode, Sharon Smith introduces herself and shares the story behind the Leadership & Management Reset Podcast . She reflects on her own leadership journey, including the challenges, burnout, and lessons that inspired her to become a leadership coach. Sharon explains why leadership today can feel overwhelming, and shares the philosophy that guides her work. This episode is a space to...