The Intuition Strategist Podcast

In this episode of The Intuition Strategist , we explore what it really means to trust your gut and how to make intuition not just personal, but powerful in your leadership. We’re breaking down the HIT Framework : Hear, Interpret, Trust. This is the tool I use across all of my work with individual leaders and executive teams to strengthen intuition as a reliable data source—especially in uncertain...

In this solo episode, I go back to the beginning - to my 40th birthday, a salt cave, and a moment of quiet that showed me why I do this work. Connection has always been at the heart of my life: connecting ideas, people, disciplines, languages, frameworks. From consulting rooms to campfires, sorority to strategy decks, I've spent my whole life translating between worlds. And now, through Intuition...

In a world that tells women selflessness is the pinnacle of womanhood, asking for what you want can feel radical, but it’s actually the foundation of a fulfilling life. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Kelly Donahue — integrative life coach, positive psychology practitioner, change leader, and founder of Badass Moms . We dive into how to trust yourself, redefine success on your own terms,...

One year ago, I hosted something I called a Focus Gathering —a powerful night of intention, community, and clarity that helped me move from swirling ideas to decisive action. It wasn’t a focus group. It was a gathering of trusted, diverse voices who helped reflect my own clarity back to me. And it worked. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of that night—wine, snacks, whiteboards, and al...

What does it really take to leave behind a shiny title and build a life that actually fits? In this episode, I’m joined by Erica Rooney — keynote speaker, leadership expert, and founder of HER Collective — to talk about ambition, burnout, intuition, and the courage to step into something new. We explore what Erica calls “sticky floors”: the internal fears, limiting beliefs, and behaviors that keep...

What does it really mean to lead? In this episode, I share a personal story about my neighborhood block party and how that decision became a real-time leadership case study. We explore how true leadership isn't about pushing through—it's about alignment, courage, and making decisions others can follow. You’ll learn a fresh, inclusive definition of leadership, how to recognize when it’s your time t...

What happens when you step off the treadmill of external expectations and start listening to your gut? In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, I talk with Michelle Kim Cohen—attorney, mother, caregiver, and intentional leader—about what it really looks like to pause, reflect, and rebuild a life rooted in values instead of validation. Michelle took a 10-month sabbatical from her high-pow...

Two years ago, I left corporate life without a detailed plan, but with a strong sense that something new was ready to emerge. I called it my “Independence Day”. In this special solo episode, I mark the two-year milestone with a reflection on what I’ve unlearned, what I’ve created, and how I’ve changed. Think of it as my personal graduation speech from a self-designed MBA in intuition, reinvention,...

How do we think more clearly in a noisy world? In this episode of The Intuition Strategist Podcast , I’m joined by Juan Carlos , creator of the Re:Mind Deck — a powerful 100-card mental model system that helps you make better decisions, think more clearly, and focus on what matters. Juan Carlos shares his journey from LA filmmaker and health tech innovator to desert-dwelling clarity seeker and dec...

In this solo episode, I’m walking you through the VIEW Framework —a practical tool I developed to help you make better decisions, especially when you're facing a crossroads or navigating uncertainty. Get the VIEW Framework Workbook and turn this episode into a working session — clarity comes from doing. VIEW stands for: * Values (and knowing your value) * Insight * Empowerment * Wisdom Think of it...

Former NYC principal turned leadership consultant Christina Farinacci-Roberts joins me for a powerful conversation on confidence, change, and intuition in action. We pull a Corporate Tarot Cards® spread to explore her next bold move—and dive into how trust, spiritual practice, and mindset shifts like “What if it goes right?” can change the game for visionary leaders. Highlights:• Confidence as bot...

Journaling isn’t just a self-care ritual—it’s a strategy for clarity and building your intuition. In this episode, I share how journaling has become one of my go-to tools for accessing intuition and making aligned decisions (both big and small). Whether you're leading a team or leading your own next chapter, building a consistent journaling practice can shift the way you relate to your inner voice...

Guest: Jon Powell, Founder & CEO of Apex Catalytic In this episode, Leah sits down with Jon Powell, Ph. D.—sustainability expert, systems thinker, and founder of Apex Catalytic —for a lively and layered conversation about how curiosity, engineering, and intuition have shaped his career in sustainability. They explore: * How Jon’s AP Environmental Science class sparked a 20+ year career * The scien...

In this episode of The Intuition Strategist Podcast , we're diving into one of our core topics: trusting your gut. As a leader, your ability to make confident decisions in a fast-changing, VUCA world is critical. But if you're not listening to your intuition when making decisions, you're leaving your most valuable information on the table. We’ll explore why trusting your intuition matters, how to...

In this episode of The Intuition Strategist Podcast , Leah Goldman is joined by Tara Hofherr , an educator and leader who shares her insights on how knowing yourself and your values can shape a fulfilling career and effective leadership journey. Together, they explore the importance of experimentation, clarity, and action in discovering your true path, and how strategic planning is most effective...

In this episode of The Intuition Strategist Podcast , we explore the journey from corporate strategy to intuitive decision-making. Leah Goldman introduces Corporate Tarot Cards® —a one-of-a-kind tool that bridges intuition and business strategy. It all started with a summer at Fire Island, where Leah first experimented with tarot as a framework for corporate decision-making. She shares how she set...

In this episode of the Intuition Strategist Podcast, Leah Goldman speaks with Vicki Reyzelman, founder of the Chat About AI videocast and founder of Mave Sparks. We explore the intersection of intuition and AI, gaining insights on how gut feelings can guide leadership amidst technological advancements. Vicki shares her journey into podcasting and videocasting, offering valuable perspectives on AI'...

In this introductory episode of the Intuition Strategist podcast, Leah Goldman, an Intuition Strategist with 20 years of corporate strategy experience, explains the foundations of Intuition Strategy™. She describes how leaders can harness their intuition to make decisive actions that yield results in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. Leah introduces her frameworks, includ...

Welcome to The Intuition Strategist Podcast. I’m Leah Goldman and I’m an intuition strategist. I help leaders trust their gut to make decisions and get results. What I learned through my 20 years of corporate strategy experience is that making good decisions that you believe in and others will follow is the number one key to success. And in today’s fast-changing and uncertain world, it has never b...