The Executive and The Mystic

In this Season 1 finale of The Executive & The Mystic, Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee explore emotional intelligence and why it has been the quiet foundation beneath so many of their conversations this season. Using Daniel Goleman’s emotional intelligence framework, Fred and Kristina break down the four dimensions of EQ: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship ma...

In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee explore Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and why this framework remains one of Fred’s most-used tools for understanding organizational health. Fred breaks down the five essential functions of a healthy team: trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results. Together, he and Kristina expl...

In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee explore ego in leadership—not as something inherently bad, but as something that can either support growth or distort judgment when it gets out of alignment. Together, they unpack three common ego traps leaders fall into: the certainty trap , the avoidance trap , and the gravity trap . From leaders who believe th...

What if forgiveness wasn’t about the other person at all? In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee explore forgiveness as one of the most powerful—and misunderstood—practices in both leadership and life. Rather than framing forgiveness as approval or reconciliation, they reframe it as a deeply personal act of release—one that clears emotional and cognit...

Is introspection helping leaders—or holding them back? In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee respond to a recent interview with Marc Andreessen, where he suggests that introspection may be counterproductive—and even harmful. Together, they explore what introspection actually is, where Andreessen’s perspective may be valid, and where it may be incompl...

What does it really mean to be a life alchemist —and how is that different from traditional coaching? In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred turns the spotlight on Kristina to explore her unique approach to transformation. Together, they unpack how imagination, pattern recognition, and deeper awareness allow individuals—especially leaders—to move beyond reactive thinking and into...

In this episode of The Executive and The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee explore how leaders can navigate disruption, unpredictability, and rapid change with clarity, courage, and composure. From global events like COVID to everyday business and personal challenges, uncertainty is unavoidable. The real question is how we respond. Fred introduces a practical leadership framework built on...

What does it actually take to become a C-Suite executive? In this episode of The Executive and The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee explore the mindset, emotional state, and perspective required to step into executive leadership. They unpack the difference between leading a department and stewarding an entire organization—and why becoming a CEO is less about having all the answers and mo...

In Part 2 of Cancer, COVID, and Croissants , Fred LeFranc shares what happened after the diagnosis, after the radiation, after the fear. This episode is about surrender. It’s about moving beyond intellectual control and into something deeper—asking for help, receiving love, participating in group healing, and ultimately releasing the skepticism that kept a small door open to doubt. Fred reflects o...

In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc shares a deeply personal leadership story shaped by cancer, COVID, and prolonged uncertainty —and how fear, control, and identity quietly governed his inner world during that season. In conversation with Kristina Wiltsee , Fred reflects on receiving a cancer diagnosis during the early days of the pandemic, undergoing surgery in isola...

In today's episode, Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee explore the universal principle “As Above, So Below” through a live dialectic—examining where the law of correspondence holds true in leadership and where it can become limiting or misunderstood. Using real-world leadership examples, organizational culture insights, and powerful metaphors they unpack how a leader’s internal state influences cul...

In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee explore a foundational leadership principle through a live dialectic exercise : Is the universe neutral—or is it love? Rather than arguing for a single “right” answer, they model a process leaders can use to examine opposing perspectives, hold paradox, and arrive at deeper clarity through synthesis . They demonst...

In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee dive deep into the Drama Triangle —the familiar yet often invisible cycle of victim, persecutor, and rescuer that plays out in our personal lives, leadership roles, and organizational cultures. Drawing from decades of lived experience, coaching, and psychological frameworks, they explore how people get trapped in...

In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee introduce a powerful leadership framework built around altitude and perspective . Using the metaphor of flight, they walk through the different “altitudes” leaders move through—from grounded presence to transactional problem-solving, strategic reflection, integrative heart intelligence, and transcendent perspecti...

In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc introduces one of his most life-changing leadership practices: Worst, Better, Best —a simple yet powerful method for dissolving fear, breaking catastrophic thinking, and reclaiming agency. Together, Fred and Kristina walk through how leaders can safely explore their deepest fears, reframe emotional triggers, and move from victimhood...

In this episode of The Executive & The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee unpack one of their favorite gateway books : The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Together, they explore how these simple yet powerful principles— Be Impeccable with Your Word , Don’t Take Things Personally , Don’t Make Assumptions , and Always Do Your Best —can reshape how leaders think, communicate, and crea...

Coherence isn’t perfection—it’s congruence. In this final chapter of the ABCs of Leadership, Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee explore how coherence transforms alignment and balance into action. It’s where clarity meets conviction—when who you are, what you say, and what you do are in sync. Through powerful metaphors—from whitewater rapids to sailing and symphonies—they reveal how coherence turns...

Balance isn’t stasis—it’s agility. In this episode, Kristina Wiltsee and Fred LeFranc explore the second pillar of the ABCs of leadership: Balance . Using Kristina’s real-world case study, they unpack the paradoxes leaders face—freedom vs. structure, scarcity vs. abundance, spirituality vs. material success—and how to hold both without collapsing into either extreme. You’ll learn Why balance is dy...

Leadership isn’t just managing outcomes—it’s choosing a bigger story. In this episode, Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee unpack the “A” in their ABCs of conscious leadership: Alignment . You’ll learn how to rise above reactive narratives, replace limiting beliefs with higher principles, and translate personal alignment into organizational momentum and shared vision. You’ll learn Why “get the right...

Feeling the constant whirlwind of demands? In this kickoff episode, hosts Fred LeFranc (the Executive) and Kristina Wiltsee (the Mystic) introduce a practical framework for leading without losing yourself: Alignment, Balance, and Coherence . You’ll learn how universal principles anchor your decisions, why balance is a daily practice (not a destination), and how coherence helps you act with courage...

If you’re a leader overwhelmed by constant demands and tired of surface-level advice, this trailer is your starting point. The Executive & The Mystic helps you move from survival to clarity. Hosts Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee combine real-world operating wisdom with inner work to show how personal transformation fuels better decisions, healthier cultures, and durable results. Expect real...