🎧 The Executive Fast Track

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores why one of the biggest shifts in your L&D career isn’t having better answers - it’s learning to ask better questions. If you’ve ever jumped straight into solution mode when a stakeholder asks for training, this episode unpacks what strategic L&D professionals do differently and how better questions can position you for leade...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores why stepping into L&D leadership can feel so uncomfortable - even when you’re capable, respected, and doing strong work. If you’ve ever found yourself holding back in meetings, questioning your voice, or wondering why leadership feels harder than you expected, this episode unpacks what’s really happening beneath the discomfo...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores why being clear in your own mind doesn’t always mean your message lands in the room. If you’ve ever left a meeting feeling like your point got lost, this episode breaks down what leaders are actually listening for, why over-explaining can weaken your impact, and how small shifts in structure can change how your thinking is r...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explains why leaders don’t promote effort - they promote impact. If you’re working hard, delivering consistently, and still not being seen as leadership-ready, this episode breaks down what leaders are actually listening for, how they interpret updates, and how small shifts in language can change how your work lands. Sheree Comninell...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis challenges the assumption that hard work automatically leads to promotion and explains why being busy is not the same as being seen. If you’re delivering, saying yes, and working hard — but not progressing — this episode explores the visibility gap that keeps many capable L&D professionals stuck, and how intentional visibility can be...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis speaks to ambitious L&D professionals about why trying to work on everything at once often leads to stagnation, not growth. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by development goals or unsure where to focus your energy, this episode explains why leadership growth happens through depth, not breadth — and how choosing one clear leadership foc...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis challenges the idea that leadership readiness is something you suddenly feel , and explains why it actually shows up first in your behaviour. If you’ve been waiting to feel more confident, more certain, or more “ready” before stepping forward, this episode reframes readiness as a pattern of actions leaders already notice — often long...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis speaks directly to ambitious L&D professionals about why clarity, not goals, is the most important thing to focus on right now if you want to grow into leadership. If you’re already busy, stretched, and delivering, this episode explains why adding more goals can create noise rather than progress, and how clarity helps you make better...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis shares the four lessons she wishes she’d learned much earlier in her L&D career. Through personal stories and practical insights, Sheree unpacks the mindset and behaviour shifts that turn capable L&D professionals into strategic, confident, leadership-ready professionals. These are the exact shifts she will help L&D professionals make...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis speaks directly to ambitious L&D professionals about why clarity — not skill — is the missing link in most career journeys. If you’ve ever felt ready for more but unsure what to do next, this episode explains why that happens and what you can do about it. Sheree shares the thinking behind her upcoming 3-day workshop series, designed...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores one powerful question: Are you intentionally building your L&D career, or are you unintentionally stuck just doing a job? Sheree breaks down the difference between being busy and being strategic, highlights the signs that you’re operating reactively, and shares what building a career actually looks like when you want to grow...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis unpacks the mindset shifts that separate doers from strategic partners. If you want to grow your influence in L&D, you need to think differently. But the biggest change isn’t in your skills — it’s in your mindset. Sheree walks through three powerful shifts that will help you be seen, heard, and trusted as a true strategic partner in t...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores why communication — one of the most critical leadership skills — can also feel like one of the hardest to master. Sheree unpacks the three challenges that make communication difficult and explains how the key to communicating well isn’t perfection, it’s mindset. You’ll also learn three practical shifts to help you speak with...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores how your communication style shapes how others perceive your readiness for leadership. Sheree unpacks the subtle habits that hold many L&D professionals back and shares how to replace them with clarity, calm, and conviction. Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developin...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why your success in L&D leadership depends on how well you understand your internal stakeholders. From line managers and HR partners to executives and employees, each group has different priorities - and learning how to connect your work to what matters to them is what sets you apart as a true business partner. Sheree Comnine...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis unpacks why understanding the business is the foundation for L&D leadership. If you want to be seen as a strategic partner - not just a learning expert - this episode will help you connect the dots between what you deliver and how the business measures success. Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ y...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores why visibility is essential for anyone who wants to step into leadership. If you’ve ever worried that sharing your work might come across as bragging, this episode will show you simple, credible ways to build visibility without feeling cringey. Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores the key shifts you need to make if you want to move from doing the work to leading the function. If you’ve been wondering why hard work alone isn’t getting you noticed for leadership, this episode will help you see the difference between execution and leadership — and how to start practicing that shift now. Sheree Comninelli...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores why the very habits that make you excellent in your current L&D role may not be the ones that get you promoted. If you’ve been doing everything right but still feel stuck, this conversation will help you see what leaders really look for when choosing future leaders. Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and men...

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis explores how to know if you’re ready to move beyond delivery and step into leadership. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to take the next step in your L&D career, this episode will help you spot the signs and understand what leadership really demands. Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 17+ ye...

In this debut episode of L&D Leadership Edge , host Sheree Comninellis shares her story and mission, and how this podcast will help you on your journey towards L&D leadership. Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 17+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step...