Lead Fresh

Lead Fresh

Lead Fresh is the space for leaders tired of mask leadership. If you’re craving leadership that's alive, ethical, and heart-rooted — this is your tribe. Each episode, we dig into what it really takes to lead from truth, not filter: the micro shifts, the courageous conversations, the invisible barriers, and the relationships that matter most. Whether you lead a team, influence in a matrix, or simply lead yourself, this show gives you tools, stories, and clarity to show up fully. New episodes drop every week. You used to know us as The Leadership Coaching Group podcast. It's still us, just with a fresh take.

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February 8, 2023 7 mins

How do you handle your nerves before talking to a really intimidating person? Maybe you have to report to your boss or present to investors and you're dreading it. Today we are exploring some mental hacks to prepare you to have even the most nerve wracking conversation.

 

Get the free guide mentioned in the episode at: pages.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com/meetings

Watch the video version of this episode at: https://youtu.be/d5...

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Working in highly structured environments, it's easy to become what a job or a company expects you to be. Is there a way, though, to maintain authenticity with who you are? I'm talking to my longtime friend and TLCG consultant emeritus, Richard Rieckenberg, about how he embrace his creativity and individuality even after some very structured and stressful careers as a wartime Naval officer and disaster relief mass care ch...

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After years of working with executives and leaders in high profile jobs, one thing became clear: self-care felt confusing.  There are so many messages about what self-care is and yet, many of massively marketed self-care techniques just don't seem to do much.  I'm talking to my friend and colleague, Tori Williams, who specializes in spiritual healing to explore what self-care is, what it isn't, and how it plays into ...

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January 20, 2023 10 mins

Has regret ever consumed you?  Do you feel like your stuck wondering why you ended up in a bad circumstance and that your thoughts are rather consumed by it?  

Well...you're not alone!  And today we are examining how to uncover (and FINALLY learn from) the mistakes, injustices, and inconveniences that cross our paths.

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You’ve heard it over and over and over again.  That you need to know your “why,” the reason that you do what you do.  Today, I’m going discuss why pushing your team to be driven by their "why" is a total leadership cop out. 

Learn more at www.tlcgpodcast.com

Follow me on IG @theleadershipcoachinggroup

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Gaining an awareness of your self-talk doesn't just impact your life personally.  It could be the missing link to reaching the success you know you should be tapping into by now.  Listen in as we explore how judgement can be confused with self-improvement, and what to do instead!

Learn more at www.tlcgpodcast.com and keep learning with me at www.tlcgpodcast.com/courses 

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July 12, 2021 11 mins

Even the most modest estimates suggest that people lie at least 2 times per day.  The odds are, you have lied in the last 24 hours. So why did you do it?  And even if it didn't happen at work, what does it mean about you as a leader?  

Listen in as we explore.  

Learn more by visiting:

www.tlcgpodcast.com and follow Liz on IG @theleadershipcoachinggroup

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Need to improve your speaking, presenting, or facilitation skills right away?  Listen into today's episode for some actionable tips to up your speaking game quickly.

Nee more?  I've got you covered.  Head to courses.tlcgpodcast.com to pre-register for my Presenting Without Panic course and learn even more. 

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You've heard the words, "emotional intelligence" before.  But do you have the skills of an emotionally intelligent leader?  

Well developed EQ can help increase resiliency, effectiveness, and improve company culture.  Listen to emotional intelligence expert, Robin Hills explain more and give you tools to build your EQ muscles after listening to this episode!

 

Find TLCG's New Course:

https://courses.tlcgpodcast....

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March 22, 2021 7 mins

Is there anything good after failing at "doing it all?"  There very well could be. Listen in to see how that might be...

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As a leader, you likely have been told to be authentic.  However, the way you are assessed is probably more on your successes versus your authenticity.  So how do you bridge that gap and live as your most authentic self?  Listen in to explore this conversation further.

Learn more at www.tlcgpodcast.com

www.liz-howard.medium.com 

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Want to know the big conversations that a strategic advisor would have with you about money?  Curious about what such a professional looks for in potential success stories?  Today, Henry Daas is here to discuss all that and more.

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Communication is challenging on the best days.  But what do you do when you are pushed over the edge?  When your emotions are running so high that you almost feel your blood boiling?  Today's episode unpacks that.  And the biggest takeaway that you might not expect: I'm going to tell you to trust, and not bury, your emotions.  Listen in for more.

Find Liz:

www.tlcgpodcast.com

IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup

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Do you aspire to be the fearless leader that you have heard so much about?  

Today TLCG founder Liz Howard and lead consultant, Richard Rieckenberg, are talking about the potential dangers of fearlessness in leadership and how to handle fear when it does arise.  

 

Find Liz:

www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com

IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup

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Curious about how to maximize your effectiveness?  It's not always about doing it all.  It's about doing the RIGHT things.  It sounds easy, but many fail at the execution of the idea.  Well, Crista Grasso is going to break down how to be truly effective while cutting out a lot of the time stealing things that lead to stress, burnout and distraction.  

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pages.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com

 

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Do you know what to do if you organization encounters a real crisis? What do you say, what elements are important to focus on? Today, an expert in crisis communication, Bill Coletti discusses all of the above, and why reputation management matters.

Find Liz:
www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com
IG@theleadershipcoachinggroup

Find Bill:
www.kith.com

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Is there a place for love in organizational culture?  Today's guest, Helena Clayton, has been researching the role of love in organizational culture: what prevents it, what cultivates it, and why it matters.  Listen in to learn more about love at work.

Find Liz:

www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com

IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup

Find Helena:

www.helenaclayton.co.uk

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Can your leadership skills help you in building your influence, and even your personal brand? Today's guest, Dr. Jackie Noelke, says yes! Listen in to hear more about the parallels between leadership skills and social influence skills.

Find Liz:

www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com

IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup

Find Jackie:

www.gratefulads.com

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How has shame impacted your leadership journey? Shame is a complex topic. It can be tied closely to self-judgement. What's remarkable though, is when you do the introspective work to understand and move through shame, you might find self-acceptance on the other side. Listen in to Amanda JP Brown, a licensed trauma therapist and social worker discuss shame, how to identify it, how to live with it and after it, and why leaders n...

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Litigator turned happiness aficionado, Becky Morrison, is discussing how to make life easier.

We are talking about how to prioritize your time, energy, and how that might the key to a happier life.  Is money the ultimate goal?  Well…it is a consideration for many of us.  But the way we think about a one for one value exchange could be what we need to shift.

Listen in as Liz and Becky explore priorities, happiness, and success.

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