Ep 36: FAQs – Career Changes, Cleaning Out Your Thoughts and Team Management


In this episode, I’ll be answering common questions I receive from senior leaders. We start by tackling career changes, exploring strategies for those considering transitions, and the importance of leveraging networks and executive recruiters for guidance. Next we will be exploring questions about board roles, offering advice on navigating responsibilities, and asking the right questions to make informed decisions.

Whether you’re seeking insights on career transitions, board memberships, or team leadership, this episode provides actionable tips and perspectives to empower senior leaders in their diverse roles and responsibilities. Listen in as we jump into practical techniques for managing stress and enhancing team productivity, effective meeting strategies, and more.

What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:

  • How to navigate a career change as a senior leader.
  • The benefit of having a good LinkedIn presence.
  • Advice for someone becoming a member of a board.
  • The importance of knowing the right questions to ask.
  • How to avoid burnout in a high-pressure job.
  • The importance of cleaning out your thoughts.
  • How to help your team lead more effective meetings.
  • The benefit of creating outlines for better one-on-ones.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

“Understand that the exercise of cleaning out your thoughts and getting clear on your goals is like cleaning out the closet or cleaning your kitchen. It is a must to function well.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Being patient as a leader is a learning process.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Create a basic conversation outline to have an effective one-on-one with your team members.” – Elisia Keown Share on X

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