Bernadette Boas

Shedding the Corporate Bitch

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Welcome to Shedding the Corporate Bitch — the podcast where executive leadership gets real. Hosted by executive coach, strategist, and unapologetic truth-teller Bernadette Boas, this show is built for senior leaders, CHROs, and HR executives who are done with surface-level leadership advice and ready for the conversations that actually move the needle. Drawing from 25 years in corporate — including being fired — and over a decade coaching leaders at the highest levels, Bernadette delivers the raw insights, honest dialogue, and practical strategies you won't find in a leadership textbook. Each...

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Bernadette Boas

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Building Trust for a Successful Team: A Leader’s Guide 28.01.2025

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! When was the last time your trust was broken by a leader, and how did it impact your performance and commitment to the organization? In this powerful episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, Bernadette Boas explores the critical importance of trust in corporate leadership and its impact on organizational success. Drawing from recent researc...

Building Credibility and Integrity with Mitchell Levy 21.01.2025

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Do you know what your personal brand is at work, and how other's view that brand? If you don't, you really need to, as it conveys to everyone around you, especially your boss(es), how others perceive, know, trust, and like you, and what that means to advancement. In this episode, Bernadette is joined by Mitchell Levy, a thought leader and...

If You Don't Have Them, You Won't Succeed 14.01.2025

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Are you setting goals or just dreaming? Is your team aligned to the business goals you've passed down to them or are they spinning in confusion?  Do you have a process for setting, communicating, and pursuing your goals? In this episode, Bernadette Boas delves into the art of effective goal setting within the corporate environment. She highlig...

Strategies to Supercharge Your Impact with Carrie Vanston 07.01.2025

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Have you wanted to foster the ability to express and understand your emotions to better navigate success and challenges at work, and to find ways to internalize positive emotions so you can learn valuable lessons from your experiences to elevate your leadership. In this inspiring episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, host Bernadette Boas...

The Power of Gratitude To Elevate Team Performance 31.12.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas explores the powerful role of gratitude in leadership and its profound impact on organizational culture, team performance, and personal growth. Key Insights Serving Others Serves You Research-Backed Benefits The Role of Managers Overcoming Challenges Practical Practices Key Take-Aways...

Leading from Within - Charting a Course Through Turbulent Times with Thom Dennis 23.12.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Step into the new era of leadership with Bernadette Boas and special guest Thom Dennis from Serenity in Leadership. Together, we promise to uncover the secrets to thriving as a corporate leader amid the relentless pace of change fueled by AI advancements and societal shifts.  Thom's unique perspective, grounded in his experiences as a former R...

Save Your Sanity as a Time Manager 17.12.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! What is causing your stress and overwhelm, is it your packed calendar or multiple-page to-do list? It is critical for the health and success of your team and you to find solutions to managing your time and workload. It will save your sanity. Despite the demanding nature of leadership roles, effective time management emerges as a powerful antidote t...

Shifting from Boss to Leader with Julia Becker Collins 10.12.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Rank or position does not make you a leader. So what does? Welcome to another insightful episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast! In this episode, Bernadette Boas sits down with Julia Becker Collins to discuss the transformative journey from being a task-focused boss to becoming an empathetic, servant leader. Dive in as we explore the t...

Unconscious Leaders Kills Success 03.12.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Have you ever gotten into a car, drove for miles, and reached your destination unsure of exactly how you go there? It was if you put the car on autopilot.  Now, have you had days, weeks, even months of this at the job and at home, wondering at the end of each day, what you accomplished, who you impacted, and what contribution did you make? Don&apos...

Embrace Uncertainty for Innovation and Success with Katherine Templar Lewis 26.11.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! What if you could take control of those anxious emotions that come up when work and life become uncertain?  In this episode we are working to understand the world of uncertainty in leadership and life with renowned cognitive scientist and expert in emotional intelligence, Katherine Templar Lewis.  This episode unpacks the profound impact of uncerta...

Finish Strong with Executive Presence! (Encore) 19.11.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! If you were to describe your leadership style in 1 word, what would it be? Does that word convey executive presence? In this encore episode, Bernadette dives deep into the depths of self-assessment to help you uncover your true leadership potential and develop a commanding executive presence. Whether you're a seasoned executive or aspiring to...

Creating Safe Spaces and Empowering Voices with Melissa Bauknight 12.11.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! What does it truly mean to create safe spaces at work? Are you aligning your personal values with your professional life? Melissa Bachnight joins us to unpack the layers of psychological safety and empowerment in today’s workplaces. Learn from Melissa as she shares insightful strategies for leaders to embrace their authentic selves, leading with em...

Confronting a Toxic Employee or Boss 05.11.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! What challenges do you have confronting a difficult employee, let alone a boss? Why would you avoid confronting them? In this powerful episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch , Bernadette Boas dives deep into confronting toxic employees and bosses, providing listeners with actionable steps and insightful perspectives on handling negativity in the w...

Get In The Drivers Seat of Your Career with Randi Roberts 29.10.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Are you feeling stuck and unmotivated in your corporate career, and longing for a way to take back control and reignite your passion? In this transformative episode of "Shedding the Corporate Bitch," host Bernadette Boas dives deep with executive coach, Randi Roberts, to discuss how professionals can regain control over their careers and...

Toxic Bosses Kill Teams and Businesses 23.10.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! What is your experience in dealing with a toxic boss or team member? How do they leave you feeling about them, the work, and yourself? In this eye-opening episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, our host Bernadette Boas delves deep into the world of toxic bosses and employees and how they kill teams and businesses, providing essential...

Relationshipping for Leaders with Michelle Hoffman 15.10.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Are you lifting up or stifling your employees’ unique strengths and skills? Welcome to another powerhouse of an episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast with your host, Bernadette Boas, and guest, Michelle Hoffman, author of "The New Management Blueprint" and "Life Worth Living," to explore the profound impact of inte...

12 Must-Have Leadership Skills 08.10.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Are you feeling overwhelmed by your transition from an individual contributor to a leadership role? What are the specific challenges you face as you navigate this critical shift? Welcome to another powerhouse of an episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast with your host, Bernadette Boas. Today, we dive deep into the tumultuous yet reward...

How to Grow Your Team Without Losing Yourself with Jada Willis 01.10.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Welcome to Episode 10.1 of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast! In this powerful and transformative episode, Bernadette Boas sits down with Jada Willis, an experienced HR professional and executive coach, to discuss the secrets behind effective time management, intentional leadership, and fostering a values-driven workplace culture. 🔑 Key Dis...

Breaking Down Silos: Effective Strategies for Cross-Functional Teamwork 24.09.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! In this episode, Breaking Down Silos: Effective Strategies for Cross-Functional Teamwork, host Bernadette Boas dives deep into the essential topic of trust in leadership and the myriad of challenges cross-functional team leaders face. She imparts valuable strategies for building relationships, fostering mutual respect, and ensuring effective commun...

Using Neuroscience to Achieve Leadership Greatness with Karen Brown 17.09.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! In this compelling episode of "Shedding the Corporate Bitch," host Bernadette Boas delves deep into the world of behavioral change, leadership development, and conflict resolution with her guest, Karen Brown of Exponential Results. Karen shares her extensive experience in helping clients unearth deeply ingrained behavioral patterns and of...

Mastering the Hybrid Workforce: Strategies for Leading Remote and In-Office Teams 10.09.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! What are the biggest challenges when it comes to managing a hybrid workforce of remote and in-office employees? In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, Bernadette delves into the complexities of managing a hybrid workforce, highlighting the importance of adaptability and effective leadership to maintain productivity, company cultur...

Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics for Success with Dr. Don Thomas 03.09.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Welcome to another insightful episode of the "Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast" with host and executive coach, Bernadette Boas. This week, we welcome Dr. Don Thomas who dives deep into the complexities and opportunities of managing a multigenerational workforce.  You will learn how effective communication and strategic leadership can...

How to Lead with Well-Being in Mind! 27.08.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! In this episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, we delve into the significance of prioritizing vacations and self-care for both leaders and their team members. Our speaker emphasizes the importance of setting and achieving personal well-being goals, reevaluating work arrangements, and building a transparent, supportive culture within t...

Using LinkedIn to Become a Game Changer with Scott Aaron 20.08.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Are your limiting beliefs true, or are they self-made narratives that are holding you back? This question underpins our entire discussion about overcoming self-imposed limitations to achieve success, particularly in the corporate world.  Our guest, Scott Aaron of The Time to Grow, and Bernadette explore the idea that the stories we tell ourselves o...

Accelerate Your Career with Coaches, Mentors, and Advocates 13.08.2024

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Who is your leadership coach, mentor, advocate and sponsor? What type of individuals do you have on your board of directors? In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of creating and nurturing your with key experts who can expand your knowledge, enrich your leadership style, and drive your career path. Learn how to identify, engage, and lev...

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