The UpLevel Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we were honored to welcome our special guest, the remarkable Ann Farrell, a recognized authority in leadership development, a trailblazer in the corporate world, and a powerhouse in executive coaching. Ann remains the only woman in her Fortune 200 company's 170-year history to rise from entry-level to top leadership, overseeing organizations...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The UpLevel Podcast, let’s talk about how embracing the power of intuition is pivotal in creating a life we want to live that aligns with our values. Our guest is Rahim Moosa, an executive coach who uses his depth of intuition, compassion, empathy, and edge to surface the truth and create discovery pathways for his clients. With his experience and deep understanding o...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The UpLevel Podcast, learn the ‘Femasculine’ approach that teaches how to balance masculine and feminine energy within all genders. This integrated leadership model arms leaders with the insight needed to change the way they move forward and create the businesses (and lives) they want. Our guest is Signy Wilson, a pioneer in the coaching field and one of Canada's...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we have an empowering conversation with our guest Kendra Reddy, a dynamic leader and a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach who shares her philosophy on living a 'big life'—embracing both the highs and lows that come our way. She reflects on how pivotal moments shaped her understanding of value beyond job titles, leading to an inspirin...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The UpLevel Podcast, hear our special guest, Marjoleine Byrne, as she shares her journey from being a lawyer and mother to discovering her passion for coaching after moving to California from Europe. She recalls the life-changing moment when she was asked, "What do you want?"—a question that sparked deep introspection and led her down the path of coaching. M...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome John Tse Tow, a well-versed coaching practitioner with over 20 years of experience. John shares his evolving definition of coaching, emphasizing its transformative power and ability to unearth hidden aspects within individuals. He recounts his career journey, from facilitating youth programs at age 18 to leading training sessions across...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast , Christy King, shares her journey and insights on building a coaching culture within an organization. Aside from being the Head of National Leadership Development of BDO USA, Christy is a certified Co-Active coach. She highlights how she discovered coaching, which she considers a 'superpower', and advocates for its integration in the wor...

Send us Fan Mail In celebration of the 2024 International Coaching Week, we bring together a panel of esteemed coaches to share their experiences and discuss what it means to be an elder in this profession in our third season of Wisdom From Our Elders. Our guests include Judith Cohen, Sookgi Han, Sam House, Sharna Fey, and Dori-Ben Chanoch, each offering unique perspectives on the evolution of coa...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The UpLevel Podcast , we’ve recorded a special episode to celebrate the upcoming International Coaching Week 2024 by discussing why at UpLevel we take the time to celebrate, and in this case - celebrate our profession and why honoring our Elders is so important to us. As a tradition, we continue to bring together a panel of seasoned coaches to be our guests and share...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast, hear our special guest, Dr. Henryk Krajewski, as we delve into the tangible and intangible benefits of coaching in the workplace. He is a seasoned management consultant who has worked with public and private organizations across North America and beyond, serving both high-growth founders and large-scale enterprise CEOs. With his extensive experien...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast, we're joined by Holli Ilderton, a seasoned leader at global retailer Lululemon. With over ten years of experience in leadership, Holli shares her journey from management to embodying coaching principles and how tapping into individual values and resilience has transformed her personal experiences and significantly impacted organizational dyna...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast, we explore the transformative power of coaching in professional settings with our special guest, Vimal Shyamji,  a seasoned leadership coach and senior manager at a large tech company. With over 200 individuals under his guidance and an impressive background that spans tech, finance, and manufacturing recruitment, Vimal brings a wealth of experien...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast, we delve into the profound impact of coaching within organizations. Our special guest, Susie Ade, shares her extensive experience and insights from working over a decade at Google, where she utilized coaching skills in various roles, and reveals how embracing a coaching mindset can transform individual careers and enhance overall workplace well-be...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, UpLevelers!  This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we are kicking off a brand-new season and diving into the “ROI of Coaching in the Workplace.” Our special guest is a true pioneer in the field, Eric Kohner. Eric is not just an executive coach; he's a seasoned trainer and a trailblazer in the coaching profession. ​​He is currently a senior trainer for the Co-Active...

Send us Fan Mail In this season finale episode of the UpLevel Podcast, our hosts Christie Mann and Rachel Baldi reflect on their journey through a season dedicated to “Leading Through Crisis, Chaos, and Change.” Join us as they discuss key takeaways and a comprehensive overview of the insights into up-leveling by integrating practical tools and inspiration shared by our esteemed guests over the pa...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast , we had the privilege of speaking with Karen Kimsey-House, a beacon of hope and guidance, and a pioneer in leadership coaching and co-founder of the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI). As our world grapples with unprecedented challenges, Karen shares her profound insights on navigating crisis, chaos, and change through what she describes as matria...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast , we're joined by the insightful and inspiring Bryan Kramer, a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer, and coach, investor, two-time bestselling author, and Forbes contributor. Bryan is a shining example of authentic leadership, embodying a profound balance between ambition and empathy. As a thought leader on h...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast , we welcome a spiritual life and business coach, thought leader, catalyst for personal transformation, ignitor of light, and author of Original Wisdom: Harness the Power of the Authentic You , the one and only, Donna Bond. Her unwavering dedication lies in empowering individuals to master our consciousness and the significance of our original wisd...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast , we dove deep into the heart of Israel with our incredible guest, Yara Ben Chaim, the owner of Foresta-Global and the guiding force behind Foresta Leadership Institute. Yara shares her raw experience of daily uncertainty and the emotional toll it takes on individuals living in a war-torn country. She discusses the challenge of maintaining faith in...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast , we sit down with a former roommate and fellow CTI Leadership program coach, Lisa Goren. As a former talent agent turned Chief People & Culture Officer for a $2.5 billion integrated health system in the Pacific Northwest, leading a team of 100+ HR professionals who support 14,000 employees in US healthcare, she shares her profound journey from...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast , we welcome our special guest, Shabadpreet Khalsa, the CEO of the RA MA Institute. In this enlightening conversation, Shabadpreet unveils the transformative power of Kundalini yoga and meditation for awakening a person’s inner strength and clarity. As a seasoned practitioner and business leader, Shabadpreet shares her insights on how these ancient...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast , join us for a great conversation about the transformative power of leading with kindness through crisis, chaos, and change. Our guest is Jeff Jacobson, a professional coach and facilitator with over three decades of experience. Known for his fierce yet loving approach to coaching, Jeff shares his insights into what true kindness entails and provi...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The UpLevel Podcast , we delve into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of leading through times of crisis, chaos, and change: navigating grief in the workplace. We had the honor to have an enlightening duo conversation with our remarkable guests, Margo Fowkes, the founder and president of OnTarget Consulting Inc., and Che Marville, a transformational Wellness Exper...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast , we’re experiencing a refreshing and empowering perspective from our special guest, Anabel Vizcarra, a Feminine Embodiment and Womb Wisdom Mentor. She is a visionary thinker who believes that crisis, chaos, and change are not just challenges to overcome but are extraordinary opportunities for rebirth and evolution—personally and collectively. Anab...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the UpLevel Podcast, we had the opportunity to have an insightful conversation with our special guest, Neil Edwards, an Executive Leadership Coach, and a Reflective Practitioner. He has almost three decades of expertise in coaching and leveraging various established trade tools. His approach to coaching and reflective practice stands as a guiding force toward profound...