Resourced & Resourceful Leadership

I'm reporting live from retreat week! Well, not so live, since I'll publish this. I recorded this one at El Dorado Park in Long Beach, no intro music, no editing, just one and done, imperfections and all. I share how the week is unfolding so far: morning check-ins with my coach, mapping the phases of my consulting journey on colored paper, the gratitude I have for my champions and super referrers,...

This episode is all about taking the long view. I had two coaching sessions early in June that both circled around this theme, and it's been something I've kept coming back to ever since. I share a situation where getting coached on what taking the long view of the relationship could look like completely shifted how I was holding it. I also talk about the fear that comes up around putting myself a...

I didn't always love karaoke. I used to think you had to be good at it. In this episode, I'm taking you through how that changed: sushi-bar karaoke nights in my early L.A. days, a surprise Mack the Knife from a fellow union leader, a conga line on Broadway that ended in my karaoke home, and yes, singing very pregnant trying to convince my breech daughter to flip. Along the way I share what karaoke...

When does life get colorful? According to Eydie Pasicel, it's when we stop living in the black and white, when we get to know our parts, understand our chart, and stop letting our unconscious run the show. In this episode of Resourced & Resourceful Leadership, I talk with Eydie of Polaris Coaching, who is building a holistic coaching practice that weaves together astrology, Internal Family Sys...

How much of who we become is shaped by systems we didn't consciously choose? In this episode, I join host Priya Sudarsanam on her podcast Unmute with Priya to explore the invisible systems that shape our identities, relationships, work, and sense of self — and what it looks like to reclaim your agency within them. As a sociologist, leadership coach, and organizational consultant working with women...

In this episode, I'm sharing the Inner Wise Self-Love Note Challenge and inviting you to join me (it only takes three minutes!). I also share reflections connecting my past organizing work, burnout, and the support systems that helped me recover and grow, including: The Inner Wise Self-Love Note practice I learned from SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) My experience as a union president — the pre...

In this episode, I'm joined by Katherine Golub, conflict coach, city councilor, and host of the podcast Conflict Decoded. Katherine works with activists, organizers, and community leaders who are burnt out and wondering what's next. What she's found over 13 years of coaching might surprise you: burnout isn't just about overworking. It's about the interpersonal dynamics that often go undiscussed an...

Behind the scenes of my business right now: I'm planning a solo retreat week, working through some clutter shame, and letting myself dream a little bigger about what I want to create next, including groups, a course, and maybe even a book. People/resources mentioned in this episode: Sam Garcia - Regenerative Business Ecosystem: https://www.thedirtyalchemy.com/ Simone Seol - https://www.simonegrace...

In this episode, I'm sharing what's been on my mind lately as I go deeper into Internal Family Systems (IFS) — the practice of getting to know the different parts of ourselves and leading from a place of self-energy. I talk about the eight C's of self, the difference between self-improvement and self-attunement, and a powerful "bridge sentence" for repairing relationships after a rupture. I also g...

Part of being resourced and resourceful means being in tune with my body, my thoughts, and my emotions — and giving all those aspects of myself care. In this episode, I get personal about what that actually looks like in practice. I share an exercise I did using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, mapping out the different parts of myself that show up around a difficult relationship: the peac...

Action before inspiration. Done is better than perfect. You are enough. Which of today's messages resonates with you most? And what's one tiny way you can affirm that today? Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD Instagram: @hereandnowjoy | @ drchristinepetit.com I'd Love to Hear From You! Leave a Message: www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast Get Support for Your Goals a...

Join The Fancy Mondays and me as we recount our history of friendship, some of our favorite memories, and what we appreciate about being a Fancy. Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD Instagram: @hereandnowjoy | @ drchristinepetit.com I'd Love to Hear From You! Leave a Message: www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast Get Support for Your Goals and Intentional Action! Sched...

This week I'm sharing some reflections that came up in a pretty full few days — from a change management workshop where I dug into the DISC styles and what different people really need during times of change, to chaperoning my daughter's field trip and watching third graders tackle a teamwork challenge. I also got to spend time with some fellow leaders, and it was just a good reminder of how impor...

In this spring catch-up episode, I'm sharing what's been happening in my world. We just welcomed a new dog into our family, and I've been sitting with the question How do we tell history in honest, inclusive, and age-appropriate ways? On the work front, I'm leading workshops on change management essentials, communication styles, and productive conflict, and I'm using the DISC assessment as a core...

In this episode, I revisit my thoughts on accountability and community while sitting with the grief and complexity stirred up by recent revelations about Cesar Chavez. Drawing on conversations with friends and my own experiences, I explore my thoughts and hopes for what's next, including the recognition of movements beyond a single leader, more awareness about sexual abuse at the hands of those we...

In this episode, I share notes and reflections from two workshops that I attended at the end of February 2026 as part of Confluence Rising's annual Roots of Justice convening: Bridging Differences: Dialogue Skills for Everyday Life & Resisting the Ease of Disposability. Check out Confluence Rising: https://www.confluencerising.org Get my Difficult Conversations Prep Guide here: https://forms.a...

In this episode, I share a recent coaching session where I explored feelings of jealousy and competition — emotions that felt out of alignment with my core values around collaboration and abundance. Through parts work (Internal Family Systems framework), I uncover a tender part of myself that fears being left behind or thrown away. I then take that part on a walk and share the unscripted love lett...

The coach receives coaching! In this episode, I talk about the process of starting one-to-one coaching with Dewey Schott, what I'm working on, and the values and experiences that guide me. Learn more about Dewey: https://www.dewey-schott.com/ Reflection Questions from This Episode What is a goal or aspiration you have in your life right now? What is one tiny thing you could do to move closer to th...

In this episode, I share my journey from coaching client to coach (which still includes being a coaching client at times!) and what I've come to believe about what makes coaching truly transformative. That path runs through years of community organizing and systems-change work, where I first experienced coaching as a tool for grounded, values-driven leadership. I reflect on what drew me to an appr...

This episode marks 26 weeks of Resourced and Resourceful Leadership — halfway to my goal of a year of weekly episodes. To celebrate, I’m in conversation with my 9-year-old daughter about student leadership, learning new skills, taking responsibility, creativity, humor, and what it means to get things done well. Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD Instagram: @h...

In this episode, I share three books that shaped my life during critical moments: Succulent Wild Woman: Dancing with Your Wonder-Full Self by SARK Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment by Patricia Hill Collins Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh Each of these books connects to core pillars of my life and leadership: creativity, critical thinking/a commitment...

In this episode, I talk with David McGill-Soriano, author of Neighborhood Kid , about his experiences growing up in Long Beach’s Washington neighborhood; organizing with young people to make their communities better; and lessons in life, leadership, and neighborhood change. I left this conversation feeling hopeful and inspired, and I bet you will too. Check out David's book Neighborhood Kid: Don't...

In this episode, I offer a personal reflection on the passing of Catherine O'Hara and what her role as Moira Rose and the show Schitt's Creek has meant to me over the years. Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD Instagram: @hereandnowjoy | @ drchristinepetit.com I'd Love to Hear From You! Leave a Message: www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast Get Support for Your Goals a...

In this episode, I share a poem that’s stayed with me since high school, wander through stories about creativity, leadership, comedy, and ethical storytelling, and offer a few behind-the-scenes updates on what’s coming next for the podcast. I also share a concrete way to support a family impacted by ICE detention, as a reminder to do what we can, where we are. Thank you for being along for the jou...

This episode is pulling threads from previous episodes and a hodgepodge of other things on my mind: grammar, ICE, adaptogens, Queen Anne's Cordial Cherries, intuitive eating, community lunches, play, and more! Media and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Gordon Edgar's Sunday Lists & More: https://www.patreon.com/Gordonzola Book: Was That Racist? How to Detect, Interrupt, and Unlearn Bias in...