Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward

Wellness programs used to consist of little more than a quarterly step challenge and blood pressure checks. Not anymore. Now, experts like Nicole D'Uva , Associate Vice President of Employee Health and LifeWork Strategies for Adventist HealthCare , are elevating what it means to focus on wellbeing. In this episode, Nicole starts with the basics—how caring about your people allows them to bring the...

Why is taking a pause from work such an integral part of healthy business culture? Because in this VUCA world—volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous—your future success depends on your ability to navigate the chaos by finding time to pause. In this episode, Chris Johnson , Founder of Q4 Consulting , debunks the notion that multitasking is the key to success and gives insight into how slowing...

How can you find your confidence and elevate your engagement with others? By unmuting yourself and watching as you come alive. Rachel Druckenmiller, CEO and Founder of Unmuted , is known to break out in song during her speaking engagements. But as a kid, Rachel was reserved and guarded, habitually "hiding her light." In this episode, Rachel shares how she went from forcing herself to be small and...

Every day comes with new challenges. Sometimes they're exciting and new, and sometimes they are heartbreaking and shake you to your core. This special episode is a one-on-one conversation between you and our host, Rosie Ward. It's full of little nuggets of support and wisdom for handling change that you can put into action on a daily basis. As you listen, you'll be inspired to take steps to lead a...

Did you know there are four different styles of communication? Expressive, reserved, direct and harmonious. Each has different strengths that can be leveraged to help teams better connect, collaborate, and build trust. In this episode, Maryanne O'Brien , author of The Elevated Communicator , breaks down all four styles and explains how leaders can adapt to each type to strengthen well-being and re...

If you don't know your values, you won't know when they're being undermined. Lisa Morton , Founder and CEO of Roland Dransfield , learned this the hard way. In this episode, Lisa talks about getting clear on your beliefs and creating intentional practices in your organization to allow you to live them. Lisa shares how your values translate into clear boundaries and non-negotiables that guide your...

Tiffany Sauder is the epitome of authenticity and excellence. She wears a lot of hats – wife, mom of four, President and CEO of Element Three , board member, podcaster for her podcast, Scared Confident , and the list goes on. Through it all, Tiffany models what it means to be a courageously vulnerable leader. Because as you'll hear her share, it's our scars, rather than our accomplishments, that b...

Almost every company proudly shares its story, but what about its narrative? Guillaume Wiatr , Founder of MetaHelm , says there's a world of difference between the two. In this episode, Guillaume explains how focusing on your company's narrative is the best way to align your business, internally and externally. As you listen, you'll learn best practices for uncovering your narrative and be reminde...

"If we're not careful, we let other people create our stories for us. We need to make sure we're holding the pen and writing the best story possible." Genevieve Georget , Executive Editor at Round Table Companies , is passionate about helping people claim ownership of their own narratives. She and Corey Blake , Founder and CEO of RTC, join us on this episode to discuss the power of storytelling. A...

Destigmatizing mental health issues can't happen overnight, but Dr. Nigel Girgrah , Chief Wellness Officer at Ochsner Health , says the charge has to start with leaders. In this episode, Nigel shares examples of how when leaders showed vulnerability; people on their teams did the same. In his own organization, Nigel is working towards getting systems in place that promote wellbeing in a proactive...

"Your choices are your superpower and you can literally change your world with them."  Mark Miller , bestselling author and VP of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A , says there are certain factors specific to each leader that limits their impact. Mark calls those factors your quicksand. In this episode, Mark explains how to identify and then escape your quicksand starting with the choices...

Remote work comes with it's pros and cons. One thing many people miss is the ease of connecting with co-workers. Enter Josh Little and his video messaging app Volley . He's a serial entrepreneur and has spent a lot of brain power looking for the right solution when it comes to successfully leading a team outside an office environment.  In this episode, Josh lays out how consistent video-first comm...

A title doesn't determine leadership, your behavior does.   Tammy Williams ,Vice President of Business Development at AriensCo , encourages people in her organization to lead from their position, no matter where they are in the company's hierarchy.  In this episode, Tammy shares stories about empowering her employees to take charge and participate in decisions that affect them. As you listen, you'...

Every leader has their strengths and weaknesses. That's why your team needs to be made up of people who balance each other out. Scott Ritzheimer is the CEO of Scale Architects , a company focused on helping businesses start, scale, and sustain their growth.  A piece of the process is identifying the types of leaders in an organization to see where there might be gaps. In this episode, Scott breaks...

Focusing on what is going well is a beautiful way to remind people of their 'why' - what is it that drew them to their profession in the first place.  That's the driving concept behind Wambi , an employee recognition platform for the healthcare industry. Wambi is a deeply emotional company and that's why CEO and Co-founder   Rebecca Metter is dedicated to leading it with heart.  In this episode, R...

What pain points do you have in your organization that are holding you back? Julie Bartkus, a workplace transformation consultant , says to move forward you need to root out the cause of that pain. If you're willing to be vulnerable and take a hard look at your organization, then you can put yourself in a position to change your business for the better. In this episode, Julie breaks down what it m...

" Sometimes it's in the stillness, the spaces in between, where we find our most creative thoughts, our clearest thinking, our ideas, our commitment to what's next. " That's why Rosie is taking a moment to pause and reflect on all of the things she's learned from a year of wonderful guests. Take a listen to hear what you might consider implementing in your leadership journey in 2022.

"I'm going to show you all of me so that you are inspired to let us see all of you." Vasavi Kumar , a coach and licensed therapist , says real leaders show their full selves - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Sharing your messy parts can open doors in others they didn't even know were closed. While that level of vulnerability isn't for everyone Vasavi and I talk about how it leads to unexpected an...

You have to work on yourself before you can show up for others. Something easier said than done. Brandon Hatton, the author of Conscious Wealth , says one place you can start is your relationship with money. In his book, he describes why a recalibration of your views on your finances can put things into perspective and help you focus on what really matters. Listen to this episode to hear how David...

Our multi-tasking, results-focused world makes it easy to prioritize metrics over people. Michael Crafton , CEO of Nelbud Services , shares why taking a counter-cultural approach matters, and how it's benefited his organization. He gives practical advice, discusses how he overcomes his own self-doubt, and motivates listeners to flip traditional org charts upside down. Join us for an inspirational,...

There's a lot to love about the '80s, but there are a few things we're glad are gone. For example, the "superhero" approach to leadership. Jethro Lloyd , CEO and President of iLab , digs into the shortfalls of leaders who try to seem invincible and explains why vulnerability is critical to leading well. Listen to learn why showing up as a leader means embracing your humanity.

It's the one year anniversary of Show Up As a Leader, and during this time we've interviewed some amazing guests to help you maximize your positive impact on the world by becoming your best, fully authentic self. Can you believe it? It has been such a fun and challenging year of podcasting, and to celebrate, I'm revisiting some of my favorite moments with past guests. Listen and learn six leadersh...

What stories are you telling yourself keeping you safe and small? What would happen if you told a different story? Show Up as a Leader focuses on helping you maximize your positive impact on the world. Author, Consultant, Speaker, and Coach Dr. Rosie Ward explores how to step into your greatness and stop playing small. Through in-depth, story-rich interviews with leading influencers and experts, e...

Every conversation with Howie Milstein is a mixture of thoughtfulness, wisdom, silliness and laughter. Howie channels his nontraditional background to serve others as a career coach and as the CEO and Provocateur for the Institute to Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously! We talk about the normalcy of being human, how to create more humanized workplaces, and the key culprit getting in the way of havin...

I so enjoyed this conversation with my fellow Table Group Consultant and Practitioner Alliance colleague, Mark Kenny. He is a successful business owner, keynote speaker, new author and a wonderfully authentic dude. We talk about the importance of being able to truly operate as a team - both within and outside of organizations. Mark discusses why this matters now more than ever, what gets in our wa...