Guest: Tonjia Coverdale, Ph.D., CEO at Lambiante
Fearless leadership doesn’t mean living without fear; it means learning to fear less.
In this episode, Dr. Tonjia Coverdale shares her seven-level framework that helps leaders align who they are with how they lead. Together with host Maureen Metcalf, she explores how to create clarity and confidence in yourself, and high-performing teams as a result.
If you’ve ever wondered how to strengthen your leadership presence and speak with authentic clarity—even in uncertain times—this conversation is for you.
Here's what Tonjia and Maureen cover:
- Find your authentic leadership voice
- Overcome fear and self-doubt in tough moments
- Use wellness practices to boost leadership performance, and
- Inspire trust, clarity, and innovation in your team.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
- What’s the Point? Why Your Leadership Needs Purpose with Ryan Gottfredson
- Reinvent, Collaborate, Succeed: A CEO’s Winning Leadership Formula with Susan Howe
- How Great Leaders Are Made: Insights from The Economist’s “Boss Class” with Andrew Palmer
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RESOURCES:
Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
Maureen’s latest book is Innovative Leadership & Followership in the Age of AI. You’ll find details about it at https://bit.ly/LeaderInAI, or check out the Kindle version at https://amzn.to/44buVz8. The audiobook version is now available at https://amzn.to/4dTCleZ.
Her other 10 books are available on Amazon here.
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Executive Producer: Dan Mushalko
Graphics Editor: Stacia Rogan
Booking Producer: Jenna Reik
Sponsorship Sales Manager: Kristine Gross
Theme Music by Pavel Bekirov from Pixabay.
CONNECT WITH US:
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Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com
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About Our Guest:
Tonjia Coverdale, PhD, is a three-time CXO and seasoned technology executive with 28 years of experience leading enterprise data strategy, architecture, and AI-driven transformation across Fortune 100 financial services, higher education, government, and consulting. As Principal & CEO of Lambiante, she helps organizations harness technology — with architecture, data, and AI at the core — to align business, people, and purpose for transformational outcomes. A 500-hour certified yoga teacher, Tonjia brings a wellness-informed approach to leadership, known for her high energy, bold presence, and visionary leadership.
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