The Sync Leadership Lab

Data shows that a large majority of people experience Imposter Syndrome in their career, so what is it and how do we overcome it? I sat down with Lindsay Zubek to break it down, discuss how it shows up, and specific ways to overcome it. If you face Imposter Syndrome or feel people on your team might, this is a great episode to understand how to work through it to have you best and authentic self s...

Suken welcome's in a special guest host, his teenage daughter. They explore key leadership lessons which happen to be relevant for both teenagers as well as leaders in the workplace. Whether you are a leader continuing to hone your skills, or looking to help your teenage child work on theirs, take a listen for some simple, yet impactful leadership lessons. We discuss the importance of servant lead...

This is Year 3 of setting a focus word of the year. Take a listen of how setting a focus can be so impactful and how I am using this as a guiding light to accomplish what I want this year around my 2025 word: Purpose

A must do year end activity is to reflect on the year that has passed, and set intentions for the year ahead. Take just 20-30 minutes for yourself to sit down and really think about your successes of the past year to celebrate your wins and growth. Then set goals for 2025 which are meaningful to you and put yourself on the path to achieving them. Take a listen and be guided through the exercise an...

Leading in today's world hinges on how we manage our relationships, so come take a listen to how Gina Restani breaks down 5 ways to stand out, and drive results while you are at it. Gina dives into these 5 simple steps: 1 - Listen 2 - Ask Powerful Questions 3 - Creating Generative Conflict 4 - Building a culture of Appreciation 5 - Build the Relational Foundation

Millennials and Gen Z are starting to make up a majority of the workplace, and they bring with them plenty of stereotypes and amazing gifts. Take a listen to learn about major events that shape this generation, how they show up in the workplace, and how to manage them for collective success! Lauren Foster is a leader in this space as an HR Leader, somebody who manages a number of people in these g...

As mid-life and mid-career professionals, we have a lot on our plate both personally and professionally. How can we manage it all and still keep our head on straight? I talk with Matt Davis about how he approaches life, stress, anxiety and more as he manages a genetic disposition to severe mental health challenges. As somebody who has lost a loved one to mental health, deals with it regularly hims...

Do you have a team member that might be neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, other)? Or do you have people on your team who just think and work differently than you do? This episode is for you! Join me for a discussion focused on Neurodivergence, but relevant for trying to better understand and support people who are just wired differently than you are. Marjorie has spent her life experiencing neurodiver...

Are you neurodivergent and trying to navigate the workplace? Well, this episode is for you. Marjorie Scheurs brings her incredible experience as somebody with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and Giftedness along with many hours of research into the topic to dive into: -What is neurodivergence -What are the challenges and why -How neurodivergent people can thrive in spaces designed for neurotypical people...

In this episode of the Sync Leadership Lab podcast, host Suken Jain dives into the critical topic of servant leadership with guest Dan Albom. They explore various aspects of what servant leadership means, why it has been misunderstood, and how it can be effectively applied in today's workplace. Dan, a seasoned leader with extensive experience, shares his insights on empowering teams, building...

Trust and connection are the cornerstone to building a high performing team in today's world, and vulnerability is at the center of that. Take a listen to a former Marine and construction worker talk about his journey with vulnerability and how that is the foundation of the work he does today. "People will follow great leaders to the ends of the earth. They'll follow a title only to a...

Kicking off Season 2 with a quick discussion around belonging. I share some of my experience seeking belonging, taking steps to create belonging in a way I could control it, and then creating belonging for my team. It is one of my proudest professional accomplishments so I wanted to take a few minutes to share it with you. I'm excited to kick off this next season of The Sync Leadership Lab and...

Han was a high performing marketer and produced incredible results in the work she did, but after nearly 2 decades of doing so, she decided to stop doing what she "should" be doing and pursue a career she was passionate about. Take a listen to how she went from an immigrant with not much more than a box of crayons, to a Berkeley graduate and successful corporate career, to pursuing her p...

Create genuine trust and loyalty to drive the ultimate results for your team! Take a listen to Katy Peterson break down how to effectively do so in this Part 2 of the discussion. We cover very tactical ways to compassionately drive both short and long term results in this fun discussion. You can easily implement many of them today! "Everybody has a birthday. Put it into your calendar, send an...

Sometimes the corporate drive for results seems in conflict with compassionate leadership. Come take a listen to Katy Peterson talk about how to drive results and accountability through compassionate leadership, including the most impactful compassionate leadership moment she experienced and how it help her win 'Manager of the Year.' Note: this is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Some of my fav...

Burnout is all too prevalent in the workplace these days, so what are you doing to manage it for yourself and your team? Take a listen to a special Mental Health Awareness Month episode as I talk to Lindsey Coit about the L-I-T Process: 1 - LISTEN: Why do you think there’s a burnout issue? What is the canary in the coal mine? 2 - IDENTIFY: Identify the root cause(s). 3 - TEST: Choose 2-3 solutions...

Change is inevitable in life and in the corporate world, now more than ever, so what are you doing to lead through change? Join me as I sit down with Rob Versaw to discuss ideas and tactics to lead through change including the stages of the change curve and how to progress through frustration and the other phases, the role of a manager through change, and how to get buy in from a team. "The m...

He built his career to became a successful leader, unfortunately at the expense of his health and family. Come take a listen to the revelations Suneel had and the changes he made to flip prioritizing work to prioritizing family, while still growing his career. "You're working hard, but ultimately, what are you working for?" "I was putting work as number one and putting everythin...

Join me for a chat with a great leader and friend, Scott Ryan, as we discuss what it means and what it takes to truly lead people. Listen to how respect, curiosity, and authenticity play such a key role in leading teams and some of the lessons learned along the way on how to do so. "As a leader, you've got to realize that the, broad impact you have on your team beyond the workplace. That&...

Join me as I have an amazing chat with one of my mentors, Georgette Belair. We talk about mindset and tactics to utilize when being a newer manager. We dive into discussion around the difficult transition from individual contributor to leader, the value of mentorship, what is professional empathy, how to overcome being the youngest or only woman at the leadership table, and so much more. "I d...

I went from 2 promotions in 6 months, to burn out, to transformation, to living and working with intent, to completely changing my career and finding more fulfillment in life. The mid-life and mid-career perspective shift is real. If you are at all feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or that your balance in life might be a little off, listen to my journey which I hope will help motivate you to take steps...