Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

At first glance, the phrases "leveraging AI" and "People-first" seem mutually exclusive, or at least competing priorities, don't they? Today on Leading with Integrity, we'll be hearing why that's a flawed assumption, and how the reality is more complex. My guest is Founder, Strategist, and Human–AI Collaborator, Lynn Colepaugh. We talk about how the integration of AI in a human-centric approach (i...

Ever feel like you need to be more diplomatic? Want to be a more impactful leader? If yes to either (or both), then check out this week's episode of Leading with Integrity. I'll be speaking with Michael Dillard, a executive coach and retired US diplomat. Michael shares his insights on leadership, integrity, and the importance of adaptability in challenging times. He shares some of his journey from...

If you've ever wished you were a better negotiator, or could handle those inevitable difficult conversations more productively, then this is the podcast episode for you! I'm joined by Negotiation and Communication expert, Al McBride and we'll be talking about the dos and don'ts of negotiation and communication. Al has a useful, practical view on the subject, and has plenty of practical advice for...

Are you a selfish leader? May not be a bad thing, in the context of today's conversation, because this week on Leading with Integrity we're tackling one of the big issues: mental health at work, and in leadership. I'm joined by Gary Parsons, a speaker and mentor, expert in leadership well-being and creator of Selfish Leadership™. We'll be talking about why helping leaders put themselves first can...

Imagine for a moment that you have 25 years experience running your team or business. What would you have achieved in that time? What business lessons could you have learned? What would leadership look and feel like to you now? Well, you don't have to tax your imagination too far today, because this week's guest has done just that, here to share those lessons with us is Vaishali Shah. Vaishali is...

Are you being strategic with your career? Are you promotion-ready? Have you sought out leadership mentors or tried coaching? If not, this episode of Leading with Integrity might be helpful... I'm joined this week by Daphne Valcin, an Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Trainer, DiSC Facilitator, CEO and Founder. Daphne shares her journey from a "non-strategic" career start to becoming a s...

Is there one right answer to greater productivity? Could it be the 4-day work week? Or hybrid? Remote? Instant chat? ...Leadership...? Join my guest Richard Lee and I, as we explore the future of productivity and the leadership challenges involved on Leading with Integrity this week. Richard shares his insights on leadership, creativity, and productivity, particularly in the context of his experie...

An all too common challenge for leaders of all career level and walks of life is those "I don't deserve this" feeling, a.k.a. the imposter experience, commonly called 'imposter syndrome'. If that's something you've experienced then I hope you'll give today's episode a listen. Because I'll be speaking with the Imposter Syndrome Slayer himself, John Little, about the pervasive issue of imposter synd...

What's your purpose? Is it an internal driver, or an external expectation? What's the difference, and why does that matter...? Well, listen to find out as I'm joined by Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Mentor, and Trainer: Chris Wilson. We'll be exploring the concept of purpose in leadership and life, how it influences happiness and career satisfaction. We also discuss the importance of understanding...

What does real inclusion at work look like, and what role should leaders have in building it? In this episode of Leading with Integrity, I'm joined by Inclusion Strategist and Author Delphia Howze, an expert in diversity and inclusion, with 20 years leadership experience. We discuss the how and why of creating inclusive workplaces; such as the ripple effect of inclusion on trust, productivity, and...

Are you in the leadership frame of mind? I'm joined this week by Kim Ades, President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching, with a unique philosophy and direct coaching style that helps leaders focus their thinking towards extraordinary results. We'll be talking about that frame of mind question and the power of coaching in leadership, as well as some...

How do you maintain optimism in the face of ...well... the last 3 or 4 years, frankly!? A recurring theme of Leading with Integrity this year has been resilience, and today I'm talking with Business Coach, Mentor, Speaker, & fellow Podcast Host, Lindsey Burden about optimism, redefining success, resilience, purpose, vision, life, and more. Lindsey shares her insights on business, coaching, bou...

It's well established that physical fitness is important, what about mental fitness? How in-shape is your mindset? This week, I'm joined by Mindset, Business, & Stress Coach, Raj Soren, also the author of Black Belt Mindset. We discuss why mental health in the workplace is not to be overlooked, stigmatised, or ignored, the role and responsibilities leaders have in this regard, and how to have...

"Introverts aren't good leaders" "I'd like to see you be more outgoing" "We're looking for extroversion in our leaders here" Sound familiar? Yeah, me too. It's hogwash though, rubbish, nonsense. I'm joined this week by Stacey Chazin, leadership coach for introverts, to discuss this crucial topic and expand our understanding of leadership, with practical 'how to' advice like how to recognise and le...

Do you possess the key to unlock YOUR mind..? If not, then you're in luck. Because this week I'm joined by Matt Sturgess, the Mindlocksmith. We'll be discussing all kinds of mind and leadership related topics from the impact of stress on creativity and productivity, the importance of understanding the mind, how to manage anxiety and build resilience. Matt shares his journey from engineer to leader...

What can every leader stand to learn from the life of a professional clown? A unique question, for a singular guest, as this week I'm joined by Motivational Speaker, Author, and former Hospital Clown, Eddy Smits. As he shares his journey from teacher to professional clown we talk about the importance of humor in leadership and personal development, and how Eddy's experiences working in hospitals t...

What do MTV and Solopreneurs have in common? This guy! (By which I mean, this week's guest). I'm joined on Leading with Integrity this week by Emmy Award-winning visibility strategist, media advisor, and talent brand builder, Vinnie Potestivo. We'll be talking visibility and identity, leadership, talent development, and the role of storytelling. Vinnie shares some truly meaningful stories from his...

I'm extremely glad to drop this week's episode with the branding mercenary himself, Daniel J. Moore. Dan is an incredible advocate of the solopreneur life, living your values, and being strategic with your brand. He's got some entertaining leadership stories to share. And he embodies (pretty much) everything he says. So this chat was more than great fun, it was also spot on for this month's theme,...

I'm very pleased to welcome back Your Startup Partner, Lee Lam, to Leading with Integrity. We talk about everything from Lee's journey from corporate career to solopreneur, to empathy and emotional intelligence in effective leadership. A lovely chat about business and leadership that takes us via topics like the shortcomings of traditional consulting practices, the challenges faced by small busine...

"SMEs are where it's at" If you're looking for the best place to make an individual impact, as a leader, founder, or team-member, small business is the place to be. This month on Leading with Integrity I'm talking exclusively to solopreneurs, freelancers, businesses of one. First up is a wonderful conversation with Emma Friendship-Kilburn of EmmPower Sales & Marketing. We discuss the key ingre...

"Their success is my success" - is a quote from this week's episode as well as a lovely way to look at leadership. In this conversation, my guest Dennis Henson shares his journey from being a struggling student to a successful real estate investor and author. We discuss the importance of mentorship, the power of teaching as a learning tool (for the teacher, not just the student!), and the positive...

Do you think of yourself as a good listener? Have you heard of the 4-levels of listening? As with most things, there is a system... This week, I'm joined by Communications Expert and Systems Awareness Strategist, Phyllis Dealy, to discuss the critical role of awareness and listening in effective leadership. We'll be chatting all things from Mad Men and the 'Ad World' to the importance of systems t...

Are you fulfilled at work? As a leader? As a business-owner? It's not a loaded question, but it is an important one. This week on Leading with Integrity, I'll be chatting with Business Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur Robin Waite, who shares his journey from running a marketing agency to becoming a business coach. Key themes of the conversation include the importance of personal fulfillment, the ch...

Last week we talked about the science of leadership, and this week we're making a sharp turn to the alchemy, magic, and historical perspective on it, and on life and society more generally. To help me do that, I'm joined by Emma Gabor, a Cultural Leader, Historian and Storyteller. Emma shares her journey as a cultural entrepreneur and the lessons learned from founding a non-profit organization at...

Like anything involving people, leadership can be a pretty subjective concept, which is why I always love exploring the more objective side of it, and who better to get some insights into that from than @Tom Collins, host of The Science of Leadership podcast and author of the upcoming book, The Four Stars of Leadership. In our conversation today, we delve into that science, explore the intentions...