Strong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt

Without a focus on your whole health, you will never have the impact as a leader that you were created to have.   But staying consistent with healthy habits can be challenging for busy leaders.  Fitness goals, mental health routines and spiritual practices often get de-prioritized. That's why in this introductory episode we talk about you can ground your habits in your purpose and how you can...

From the mouths of babes... To celebrate our 10th episode, I brought on my 11 year old daughter to hear what untainted wisdom she had for us as moms that lead.  Not only that, but she gives you a little bit of an unfiltered behind the scenes look into the production of the Moms that Lead podcast…I knew it was risky bringing her on. Stay tuned for her three leadership lessons with a little bit of a...

Do you wish you had more confidence when sharing your voice?  Do you have trouble speaking up in meetings or with particular groups of people when you're leading? Do you struggle with knowing when it's important to share your voice and when it might be better to stay quiet? In this episode, we take on the challenges that are keeping you from leading with confidence and influencing others...

Even in uncertain times (maybe even more so during uncertain times), prioritization and habits are powerful tools for your sanity and growth as a Mom that Leads. In today's episode we talk about four steps you can take today to ensure that you gain some control over your time and live each day with purpose instead of going through the motions...even if, during difficult times, living with pur...

Are you feeling disconnected in this time of social distancing?  Wondering how you can lead and connect with your family and community in this crazy time?  This episode is for you! I've heard it said that crisis builds community.  And I've definitely seen that happen in recent local natural disasters, like Hurricane Harvey here in Houston.  But here's the thing: crisis can only buil...

A leader who does not inspire trust will not succeed.  Learning to connect with others in a way that builds trusting relationships is a critical part of leadership development, especially during times of crisis.  Take action to build greater trust with those you lead by implementing the practical solutions in this episode. Connect with us and let me know what trust-building tactic you're work...

Where are you on your leadership journey?  Your answer will determine the best place for you to spend your leadership development effort and which Moms that Lead episodes are best for you at this time.  In this episode, we introduce our leadership development path, intended to transform chaos, lack of confidence, and lack of fulfillment into calm, clarity, confidence, and connection to help you le...

Are you tired of hearing coaches talk to you about finding your purpose and living a purpose-driven life?  Do those terms even mean anything anymore or is it just a bunch of leadership development fluff?  If I'm honest, I even sometimes cringe when I hear the words and I had to think long and hard about using them on our website. It's time to dig-in and see what the words actually mean....

Are you questioning if you're meant to be a leader?  This episode may be your wake-up call.  Leadership is about way more than position or title.  The good news is that moms are uniquely qualified to lead and spread the courage and compassion that the world so desperately needs.    In this episode we dig into how everyone has the responsibility to lead and why moms have an advantage.  We also...

Ahh, mom guilt...we've all experienced it and it's often robbed us of our joy, sleep, and potential.  But is it really guilt?  In this episode, we're tackling this feeling that doesn't deserve it's controlling place in our lives.  After digging into what mom guilt really is, we talk through tips that can help minimize its place in your life so that you can lead more effect...

Welcome to the Moms that Lead Podcast!  I'm grateful that you're here. If you're looking to live your life with intention and grow the impact that you can have at work, at home, and in your community, this podcast is for you.  We know that moms have a unique ability to lead and spread the courage and compassion that our world needs.  We are committed to providing practical leadershi...