The Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast

Faking it till you make will get you so far, dear leader! Many of us do what we have to do to show our boss or employees that we are the ones to make it happen. But what happens when you get what you want and an obstruction happens or a crisis arises? An obstruction like a policy impeding making a clear decision, or a crisis when your employees are outraged by a decision you made. What then? It's...

According to a study by KPMG, your early childhood influences impact your perceptions on your ability to lead.  So, it's time to turn back the hands of time and reflect on your childhood influences! Don't worry if you didn't have them or if you're like me, had contradictory influences, you can reframe it to benefit your ability to lead today.  On this episode, you'll learn how to identif...

Would you bet on you? To win, to take the challenge, to finish the race? If your answer is NO or NOT SURE, don't worry! This episode is dedicated to changing that today. On this episode, you'll learn how to create a new belief which fuels emotions of confidence, certainty and power, so that you bet on yourself every single time and in any situation.  Tune in now to learn how to bet on yoursel...

Women leaders deserve support in all aspects of their lives and leadership.  Look no further! The Masters of Leadership was created for you, dear leader.  On this episode, you'll learn why the MOL will support you through your life and career through monthly masterclass trainings on leadership and weekly group coaching. This program was created to create a container where you feel connec...

Many women leaders admit they're hiding in plain sight.  Although they have leadership titles and all the obligations that come with status, they feel like they must hide their opinions to not draw attention to them.  On this episode, you'll learn why you maybe doing this in your workplace, the psychological safety that is necessary to create a safe environment where speaking up is encou...

Choose joy, Leader! Many of us think that we don't have much control of the thoughts we think. Of the 65,000 thoughts we have a day, that may be true! But where the power lies is within the control you have to set intentional thoughts about any challenge or circumstance. On this episode, you'll learn the linear progression from your Beliefs to the Result(s) you create, three simple ways to plan fo...

The Sovereign Leader Mastermind is here! The opportunity to work with a coach who has been in your shoes and has experienced parallel lives with you is here. Learn about this new one-on-one coaching container for an 8-week immersion with yours truly.  On this episode, you'll learn the definition of Sovereignty and how this applies to your work as a leader. You'll  also learn how to the p...

Leader BEWARE!  Don't confuse your role as leader for the savior complex. Some female leaders are attracted to this "style of leadership" because of their desire to save others or to seek people who desperately need help. On this episode, learn how to identify the narrative of the savior complex when you believe your employees can't save themselves, set boundaries to avoid falling into t...

What do you really, really want, dear leader? We know what you NEED to be a great leader: coaching, development, training, certifications, etc. This episode is dedicated to what women leaders REALLY want. On this episode, learn the truth of what women leaders want, and how to unearth your greatest wants and desires. You'll also learn how not to sacrifice your soul for a seat at the corporate table...

The stories you tell yourself about yourself creates the results in your life. These stories motivate you to take action or inaction in your life and leadership. On this episode, you"ll learn how the narratives you tell yourself were created in your childhood, highly influenced by your culture, society, and your family. You'll learn how to identify your longest running story and challeng...

Setting boundaries is self-care. As women leaders, setting boundaries with those that we serve--our family, our followers, and our community members---is critical for self-sustainability. On this episode, you"ll learn the power of the word NO and how to stop compromising your desires in your personal and professional life. This episode will help you identify the needs you've been neglecting, set b...

Are you a leader still behaving like a manager? For many recently assigned leaders, they have the challenge of behaving like a leader, due in part because no one "taught" them the modern way of leading.  On this episode, you"ll learn the #1 difference between leader and manger and identify your primary role as a leader.  This episode will help you learn how to develop yourself into a lea...

The State of Being versus The State of Becoming has vast differences which includes beliefs, emotions, and actions.  On this episode, you"ll learn why your current state of being or status quo won't allow you become who you want to be.   This episode will help you identify what your current state of being is and what it is you want to create in your life. This process will help you...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains subjects that may prompt strong emotions. Headphones are recommended if little ears are nearby.  ******************* Listen to the rawest, most emotional episode I've ever published. For those who are wanting to learn how to identify negative emotions like rage, anger, shame, fear, and sadness, and process these emotions in a healthy way, please tune in...

It's time to drop perfectionism, leader. There is no place for perfectionism in your leadership practice. Nothing good comes from this mental state. On today's episode, you'll learn how the emotional energy and actions taken from perfectionism creates narrow, limiting results in your life and leadership.  This episode will help you learn a far better approach, like taking action from an emoti...

You are leader and coach. These two words are synonymous in how you show up everyday.  On today's episode, you'll learn the similarities of these two roles and how to embody this in your leadership practice.  This episode will help you understand the leader-follower dyad and why a coaching approach will inspire a change of beliefs and behaviors among your workforce. You'll believe i...

Welcome to the new mini-series,  What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular.  You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shar...

Your Unconscious Declaration is your manifesto. It's your declaration that is unaware to you...UNTIL now! On today's episode, I help you unearth your Unconscious Declaration so you can bring it to the forefront of your consciousness. You'll learn how to identify the yearnings or desires that are creating your declaration and how your intuition will deliver glimpses of what it is you want to declar...

Welcome to the new mini-series,  What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular.  You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shar...

When you doubt your ability to lead, your actions will produce low-quality, debilitating returns as a leader. Heres' why: Self-doubt is an emotion conjured up by your thoughts. Thoughts about your leadership or inability to lead. Thoughts about your capacity or incapacity to serve others. Thoughts about your intelligence or incompetence. And many more thoughts.  On today's episode, I share my...

Welcome to the new mini-series,  What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular.  You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shar...

Who are your allies? Can you identify your first supporters, advocates, or allies in your life or career? These are the supporters who held belief for you when it was hard to do on your own. These are the supporters who helped you advance forward in your career. These are the people who advocate for your growth and expansion as a human.  On today's episode, Dr. Denise shows you how to recogni...

Welcome to the new mini-series,  What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular.  You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shar...

New year, new attitude on life and leadership!  Same passion, same mission to help women in leadership. As a new or seasoned follower of the teachings of Dr. Denise Simpson, this episode is an opportunity to learn the latest news and direction straight from Dr. Denise herself. On today's episode, Dr. Denise re-introduces herself and provides upcoming updates on an exciting new program called...

Welcome to the new mini-series,  What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular.  You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shar...