Seasons Leadership Podcast

Learn from Jan Johnson, President and CEO of Jordan Johnson , Inc., a Baldrige-based consulting and training firm specializing in working with executive leadership to effect significant sustainable improvement in their organizations through the use of proven tools and processes. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland as they talk to Jan about Baldrige, taking risks, b...

How are you living with change? Learn more about the Seasons Leadership offering Reflection Circles Living with Change. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debbie Collard for a four-session virtual journey paced over four weeks, consisting of group coaching and guided reflection. Gain the confidence, capability and connection to address the complexity of change in your life. Lear...

Learn from Seasons Leadership Founders and Co-Hosts Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland as they explore the seasonal metaphor of summer – freedom, being in the flow, high energy and taking breaks to enjoy the season.    Show notes (0:43) The show starts with Susan and Debbie introducing the metaphor of the seasons and why we call ourselves Seasons Leadership. (3:20) Susan talks about the in...

Learn from Kate Philips-Kaiser , an international leadership coach and facilitator, who supports leaders and their teams for high performance and growth. She has coached hundreds of leaders from around the world, ranging from startup founders to executives in large multinationals. In addition to her work with organizations, she coaches, facilitates and teaches in top business schools, including IN...

Learn from Cindy Whiston, a consultant in diversity & inclusion, productivity, strategic planning, corporate wellness and conflict resolution. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland as they talk to Cindy about diversity, equity and inclusion and the importance of moving beyond your bias as a leader. This is part 2 of a 2-part discussion with Cindy.   Show not...

Learn from Cindy Whiston, a consultant in diversity & inclusion, productivity, strategic planning, corporate wellness and conflict resolution.  She has worked with 8,000+ clients globally, including Microsoft, The Boeing Company, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, REI, T-Mobile, City of Hope, FedEx Ground, Deloitte, Turner Construction, Marriott, Hilton, JPMC, Seattle Children’s Hospi...

Learn from Darren Sekiguchi, vice president and program manager, F-35 Lightning II Production Program at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. Throughout his leadership career he has held various positions across Supply Chain, Program Management, Quality and Production Operations/Manufacturing across the Commercial and Defense Aerospace and Services industry. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Sus...

Learn from Adam Reynolds, who has more than two decades of experience coaching individuals navigating conflict. Adam is principal owner at Adam Reynolds Leadership. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debbie Collard for part 2 of their discussion with Adam about conflict. Together they explore the different roles of the triangle of blame and strategies to successfully navigate co...

Learn from Adam Reynolds, coach and principal owner at Adam Reynolds Leadership. Adam says, “the most important part of the work is that it matters deeply to each client.” Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debbie Collard as they talk to Adam about the fruits of conflict, why it needs to be addressed and how the triangle of blame is a negative force for conflict resolution. This...

Learn from Dr. David Spong and Dr. Cathy Spong – a father and daughter duo – who each have a demonstrated history of leadership success applying the Baldrige criteria. Be inspired by their support of each other’s leadership success across different disciplines – aerospace and medicine. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders and podcast hosts Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland as they talk to Cathy and...

Learn from Dr. Cathy Spong who is a Tenured Professor and Chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She also serves as Chief of the Department’s Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and holds the Paul C. MacDonald Distinguished Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland as they interview Cath...

Learn from Dr. David Spong who retired from a 40-year career in aerospace as president of Aerospace Support for Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. During his tenure two different organizations he led won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Service. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland as they interview David about the Baldrige criteria, leadership excell...

Learn from Kris Wilson, land use and real estate lawyer and Office Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Bellevue, WA, office. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debbie Collard as they interview Kris about setting boundaries, turning constraints into power, leading with values and the importance of helping people solve problems. Show Notes:  Susan is excited to introduce her s...

Learn from Julie Charlestein, president and CEO of Premier Dental Products. Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founder Susan Ireland and Seasons Leadership Communications and Marketing Leader Lauren Penning as they interview Julie about leading with authenticity, the excitement behind the dental industry and how she adapted to the gravitas of her leadership role. Show Notes:   Julie shares the story...

Learn from Kate Gilman Williams, 12-year-old animal activist, founder of Kids Can Save Animals, Club 15 podcast and author of Let’s Go on Safari! Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debbie Collard interview Kate about leadership, advocacy having no age limit and the importance of saving animals. Show Notes: Kate opens up about what inspired her to become an activist at the age of seve...

Learn from Seasons Leadership Co-Founders and podcast hosts Susan Ireland and Debbie Collard as they express their gratitude for the women leaders that guest-appeared on the Women in Leadership Podcast. Listen as they review the themes of season 2 and the incredible advice and insight offered in our first ten episodes! Show Notes: Susan and Debbie share their gratitude for all the Women who have g...

Learn from Liat Arad as shares her journey to sustainability and how she leads with inspiration and excitement! She serves as vice president of Marketing at  UBQ Materials , an award-winning, clean-tech company that is set out to create a waste-free world by converting landfill-destined waste into a climate-positive substitute to plastic. Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debbie Col...

Learn from Patricia Zinnecker as she shares how trusting in the flow of life helped reshape her leadership in a positive way. At only 29 years of age, Patricia has a master’s degree in psycho linguistics and international experience in entrepreneurship. Her new book, From Burnout Back to Life (available in German), illustrates Patricia’s perspective in life to recognize the right measure and tells...

Learn from Liz Easton as she shares how she leads in the moment with integrity. The Reverend Canon Liz Easton is Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska. She has served the Episcopal Church in Nebraska since her ordination to the priesthood in 2009. She is a co-host of the podcast Popping Collars, which explores the intersection of religion and popular culture. Seasons Leadershi...

Learn from Susan Griffin as she shares how she lives her values every day. Susan served in progressive leadership positions including nurse executive leader for 30 years with over 22 years as a chief nursing officer in hospitals and the last six years of her career as chief nurse executive for Methodist Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas. Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debb...

Learn from Denise Shields as she shares how her mission of "creating better business results" for her clients helped them reach their own incredible goals. Denise is the Principal of Shields Resource Group; a niche Baldrige-based consulting organization. Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debbie Collard interview Denise Shields as she gives practical advice on goal setting and discus...

Learn from Melissa Fleener and Elizabeth Schryer as they share their stories and career advice! Melissa leads the Integrated Metals capability and the Auburn site for Boeing Fabrication while Beth is the Vice President and General Manager of Boeing Facilities and Asset Management. Special Guests LN: Melissa Fleener and Elizabeth Schryer IG: @womeninleadership_podcast LN: Women in Leadership Podcas...

Learn from Tamya Olszanska, a senior consultant and certified facilitator with Scherer Leadership Center, as she tells her story effective guidance through the LDI experience for applicants as well as leading, facilitating, and managing the LDI program. She is a renowned specialist in leadership development and alternative education which supports professionals as they create inspired solutions in...

Learn from Christine Noffz, Dawn Rowley, and Susan Gellatly, founders of BenchStrength Coaching, as they tell their story of how they were each building their own business, pursuing their passion in coaching, and recognized they could make a greater impact by joining forces. From sharing a passion for developing women leaders, they also started Women Rising, a women’s leadership development progra...

Learn from Marissa Thomas, CEO and Co-founder of For the Breast of Us , the first online platform for women of color and their families affected by breast cancer, as she tells her story of how she overcame hardship, found community, and created an opportunity for you to join the sisterhood of breast cancer survivors! Special Guest IG: @marissadt28 For the Breast of Us IG: @forthebreastofus The com...