WORKLiberated

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Katie Keller Geer, co-founder of KK Social, to explore the powerful connection between personal branding, social credibility, and career fulfillment. As a Personal and Professional Development Coach, Margaret leads a thoughtful conversation about how professionals can align their values, online presence, and career goals in today’s digital-first wo...

In this episode of WORKLiberated, Margaret Graziano speaks with Dr. Lisa Abendroth, a marketing professor, about Women's Leadership, digital transformation, and the future of work. They delve into the importance of curiosity, agility, and continuous learning in the age of AI, discussing how these traits can liberate individuals in their careers. Lisa shares insights from her experiences and her un...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Sejal Thakkar, CEO of TrainXtra and former employment attorney, to uncover the hidden costs of workplace incivility and the leadership behaviors that shape culture. Through the lens of tools like the Organizational Culture Inventory, they explore how subtle behaviors—eye rolls, interruptions, and exclusion—can quietly erode trust, damage team perfo...

In this episode, Margaret sits down with Dr. Tony Masri, neurologist and founder of Helix Health, to uncover why sleep may be the most overlooked success strategy for leaders and high performers. As a Personal and Professional Development Coach, Margaret explores with Dr. Masri how sleep directly impacts executive function, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and resilience.    Together, they...

In this episode, Bina Bendale shares her journey from trauma nurse to transformational coach and how years in healthcare, parenting a child with autism, and facing workplace burnout led her to a deeper calling. Through Personalized Executive Coaching, Bina now helps professionals and caregivers move from survival mode to empowered leadership.    She introduces her powerful Energy Barometer framewo...

Join Margaret Graziano as she explores revolutionary leadership approaches with Dr. Abraham Khoureis, Certified Visionary Leadership Coach and adjunct professor. Discover how Personalized Executive Coaching can unlock the seven levels of compassionate leadership—from cultivating self-compassion to embracing servant leadership. Dr. Khoureis reveals practical strategies for integrating humanity into...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano speaks with Jeannine Rashidi, author of Abundance Beyond Trauma, about how past trauma shapes our mindset, relationships, and career paths. Through the lens of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, they explore how self-awareness and presence help leaders break unconscious patterns and build healthier, more empowered workplaces. Discover practical tools for reco...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano talks with Ocean Robbins, CEO of the Food Revolution Network, about how nutrition impacts brain health, energy, and leadership performance. Through the lens of Personalized Executive Coaching, they explore how food choices influence mental clarity, resilience, and the ability to lead effectively. Discover how better nutrition, gut health, and purpose-driven habit...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano speaks with Andrea Mackenzie, General Manager of the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, about conservation, community impact, and collaborative leadership. Through the lens of Women’s Leadership, Andrea shares insights from more than 35 years of protecting open spaces, wildlife habitats, and farmlands. Discover how leaders, businesses, and communities can w...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano speaks with Amadea Sanchez, a financial services professional and leadership graduate student at Purdue University, about growth, workplace culture, and career ownership. Through the lens of Personalized Executive Coaching, they explore how self-awareness, trust, and accountability empower professionals to navigate bias, build stronger teams, and lead from any le...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano speaks with Karen Norheim, President & CEO of American Crane and Equipment Corporation, about leadership, culture, and transforming a family-owned manufacturing company. Through the lens of Women’s Leadership, Karen shares her journey as a second-generation CEO and how she built a culture rooted in grit, perseverance, and integrity. Learn practical strategies...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Deb Alcadinho, founder of Business for Social Good, to discuss how purpose-driven companies can create meaningful impact while staying profitable. Through the lens of Women’s Leadership, they explore how leaders can align business strategy with social responsibility and global initiatives like the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Discover how miss...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano speaks with Dr. Margaret Paul, co-creator of the Inner Bonding process, about how self-abandonment affects leadership, workplace culture, and personal fulfillment. Through the lens of Personalized Executive Coaching, they explore how leaders can shift from seeking external validation to building authentic self-leadership. Learn how taking responsibility for your...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano speaks with Frank Wagner, a key leader in Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching, about how Personalized Executive Coaching helps leaders create measurable change and stronger organizations. Frank explains how stakeholder-centered leadership builds trust, accountability, and high-performance cultures. He also shares insights from coaching top executiv...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Marissa Ingrasci, teacher and coach of the Hoffman Institute Foundation, to explore personal transformation and self-leadership through the lens of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. Margaret shares her firsthand experience with the Hoffman Process and the profound shifts that occur when we examine the childhood patterns and limiting beliefs th...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Suzanne Heron, Governor of the Western Canada Region of Soroptimist International, to explore the global impact of education and empowerment on Women’s Leadership. Joining from Lasqueti Island, British Columbia, Suzanne shares how Soroptimist International advances gender equality across 122 countries through transformative programs like the Live Y...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano welcomes Serena Fennell, author of A Journey to Wholeness, for a powerful conversation on self-awareness, presence, and emotional resilience at work. Through the lens of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, they explore how stress, burnout, and workplace pressure disconnect us from our true selves—and how reconnecting with our “inner child” can dramatically shi...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises, to explore how mindfulness transforms the way we work and lead. Through the lens of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, they discuss how self-awareness, courage, and sincerity strengthen workplace relationships and communication. Sean shares the science behind neuroplasticity, the impact of novelty o...

In this episode, host Margaret Graziano sits down with Ann Betz, co-founder of BEabove Leadership, to explore the powerful intersection of neuroscience, consciousness, and workplace effectiveness. Centered on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, this conversation unpacks how liberating the human spirit at work drives engagement, performance, and sustainable success. Together, they examine the ne...

In this episode on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, Margaret Graziano sits down with Adelajda Child, expert in PSYCH-K®, to explore how subconscious beliefs quietly shape our decisions, relationships, and leadership impact—and how to rewire them for greater peace, power, and purpose. Margaret shares her transformative journey from an ayahuasca retreat in Peru to discovering Bruce Lipton’s gr...

In this episode, meet Preethy Padmanabhan, a Silicon Valley leader who shares her journey from engineer to CMO. Preethy discusses pivotal moments in her career, including overcoming internal and external obstacles to unleash her voice and ascend to leadership. Discover Preethy's unique perspective on career growth, illustrated by the powerful analogy of choosing a "hot air balloon" approach over a...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano is joined by renowned strategist and behavioral expert Shira Abel to unpack powerful Leadership Development Strategies grounded in neuroscience and human psychology. Shira introduces her innovative Perception Formula, revealing how heuristics, hormones, history, and heritage shape behavior—and why many traditional leadership approaches fall short. From influencin...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with renowned consultant Catherine Casey to explore the deeper connection between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership through the lens of Three Principles. Together, they unpack how understanding mind, thought, and consciousness reshapes decision-making, reduces stress, and elevates leadership effectiveness. Drawing from Catherine’s work with corporat...

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Alan Cahn, executive coach at the Henley Leadership Group and former leader with Landmark Forum, to explore the transformational power of Personalized Executive Coaching. Alan shares his decades-long journey in leadership and personal development, revealing how collaboration, integrity, mindfulness, and conscious community shape extraordinary leade...

Are you working harder—but not living better? In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with transformational leader Jeff Willmore, creator of the Autonomy Course, to explore how Personalized Executive Coaching can help professionals and entrepreneurs reclaim freedom, purpose, and fulfillment. From unpacking the hidden burnout behind society’s obsession with hard work to examining the lasting i...