Join Elisia Keown, Executive Coach and Founder of Keown Coaching, on The Executive Coaching Podcast!
As a busy Leader with a large team, you don’t have a ton of time to dedicate to researching how to solve the challenges with leading people that come up in the workplace, however, it’s those issues that are keeping you up at night. You want to focus on leading your team to WIN, and you’re stuck spending time thinking about how to solve an issue with your team instead. You’d love to focus on the business at hand, but you can’t get past dealing with the issues with people that keep coming up at work.
This podcast will offer short episodes that tackle the themes and trends that come up most often for C-suite and Executive Leaders and the applicable coaching solutions that you can take away and implement immediately to make a difference.
If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then click here to book a call with Elisia.
You'll be able to dive right into your most immediate challenge and work directly with Elisia to help you generate solutions to move you and your team forward to success.
Ep 71: How Emotional Regulation Creates Real Executive Presence
By Elisia Keown |
What if executive presence isn’t about how you look or speak but about how you feel? In this episode, we explore why emotional regulation is the foundation of true leadership presence. You’ll learn how your internal state affects every room you walk into and why no amount of polish or posture can override the energy you bring. We also uncover why high-performing ...
Listen Now Ep 70: The Truth About Being a “Nice Leader”
By Elisia Keown |
Are you trying so hard to be seen as “nice” that you’re avoiding the hard conversations that actually make you a great leader? In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to lead well at the senior executive level, beyond surface-level kindness and into the kind of leadership that drives results while respecting your team. You’ll hear why high-performing ...
Listen Now Ep 69: The Summer Reset: Executive Presence
By Elisia Keown |
Is executive presence just about how you dress or speak in meetings? Not even close. This episode explores the deeper truth behind executive presence and why it has everything to do with your mindset before it ever shows up in your behavior. Executive presence is often talked about but rarely understood. It's not about being performative but about alignment between ...
Listen Now Ep 68: 7 Ways to Strengthen Your Executive Presence
By Elisia Keown |
What if executive presence isn’t something you have, but something you can build? Today's episode is all about demystifying one of leadership’s most misunderstood traits and demonstrating how presence isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. Listen in to learn the seven core behaviors that shape executive presence, as well as a simple framework to help you lead ...
Listen Now Ep 67: The Summer Reset: Tuning Into What You Really Need This Season
By Elisia Keown |
Feeling like something needs to shift, but not sure what? This episode is your invitation to hit pause and consider a summer reset. Whether you’re feeling overextended or uninspired, we explore how this season can help you reflect and realign with what matters most. You’ll learn about the two reset pathways leaders are leaning into right now—gentle and engaged—and hear ...
Listen Now Ep 66: Leading Through Uncertainty
By Elisia Keown |
What do you do as a senior leader when you don't feel certain but everyone expects you to be? In this episode, we explore the tension leaders face when navigating uncertainty. Whether it's internal restructuring or the general unknowns of the business landscape, leadership isn't about having all the answers, it's about how you show up when you don't. You'll learn ten ...
Listen Now Ep 65: The New Rules of Executive Career Moves with Maya Sharfi
By Elisia Keown |
Submitting resumes and hoping for a callback doesn’t cut it anymore, especially at the executive level. If you’re a senior leader wondering why your job search feels harder than ever, this episode is for you. Career and Executive Coach Maya Sharfi joins us to break down the new rules of executive transitions and how to confidently navigate what’s next. You’ll ...
Listen Now Ep 64: What to Say When Others Doubt You as a Senior Executive Leader
By Elisia Keown |
Whether it’s a subtle comment from a coworker, skepticism from a superior, or well-meaning concern from family, doubt can rattle even the most confident senior executive. In today’s episode, we’re tackling how to navigate those moments with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn why these doubts often have more to do with the other person than with you, and how to ...
Listen Now Ep 63: Making Career Moves with Clarity and Confidence
By Elisia Keown |
What if the hardest part of transitioning to a new role isn’t updating your resume but having the conversations that come before you ever apply? In this episode, we dive into how senior leaders can strategically plan their exit while staying grounded and intentional in their current role. From tough internal reflections to navigating transparency with your boss and team, ...
Listen Now Ep 62: 10 Lessons Learned from Coaching Senior Leaders
By Elisia Keown |
What do the most successful senior leaders have in common? In this episode, we explore the top 10 lessons learned from coaching executives and senior leaders over the years. From overcoming imposter syndrome to managing time effectively, we break down the real challenges leaders face—many of which might surprise you. If you're aiming for a leadership role or already in ...
Listen Now Ep 61: The Art of Saying No Without Burning Bridges
By Elisia Keown |
Saying no is one of the hardest—but most essential—skills for leaders. How do you set boundaries without damaging relationships? Why do senior leaders struggle to decline requests, even when they know they should? In this episode, we explore the leadership traps that make it difficult to say no, the cost of overcommitting, and how to protect your time and energy ...
Listen Now Ep 60: Are You Neglecting Feedback for Your Top Performers?
By Elisia Keown |
Many leaders assume that high performers don’t need feedback because they’re already excelling—but that’s a costly mistake. Top talent thrives on feedback, and when they don’t receive it, they can feel overlooked, disengaged, and even start to pull back. In this episode, we explore why high performers actually crave constructive input, how neglecting these conversations can lead to disengagement, and ...
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