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 52: Overcoming the Habit of Playing Small
By Elisia Keown |
Are you holding yourself back from stepping fully into your leadership potential? Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at DisruptHR Tampa, where I joined other senior leaders in a high-energy event that pushed us out of our comfort zones. Witnessing how others pushed past their nerves to “play big” was a powerful reminder of how impactful it is to ...
Listen Now Ep 51: Balancing Leadership, Holiday Stress, and Self-Care
By Elisia Keown |
How can you find balance during the holiday season, especially as a leader juggling personal and professional responsibilities? In this episode, we dive into practical strategies for managing holiday stress—without losing sight of your own priorities. Learn how to prioritize tasks, set meaningful boundaries, and address the mental load that often intensifies for those in leadership during this time of ...
Listen Now Ep 50: Empowering Women in the Workforce: Navigating Challenges, Closing Gaps, and Building a Strong Future
By Elisia Keown |
What does it really mean to be a woman in the modern workforce? In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges women face, from navigating the wage gap to balancing work and motherhood. Whether you're just starting your career or have years of experience, we explore the current landscape and offer practical tips to help you succeed. This conversation ...
Listen Now Ep 49: How to Handle Employee Terminations with Grace and Respect
By Elisia Keown |
Terminating an associate is never easy, but it can be done with grace, clarity, and respect. In this episode, we discuss the golden rules for handling this challenging process in a way that aligns with your leadership values. Can you be both honest and kind during a termination? Absolutely. We’ll share essential strategies on how to be clear, firm, and ...
Listen Now Ep 48: Delivering Feedback Without Fear: Finding Balance Between Honesty and Control
By Elisia Keown |
Have you ever hesitated to give feedback because you’re afraid of how someone might react? In this episode, we dive into the uncomfortable yet crucial skill of delivering honest feedback without trying to control the other person’s response. We'll break down why it's vital to hold people accountable and recognize that while your words matter, you cannot dictate their actions. ...
Listen Now Ep 47: Career Conversations – Empowering Leaders and Teams to Discuss Career Goals Effectively
By Elisia Keown |
Have you ever wondered how to navigate meaningful career conversations with your team? In this episode, we’ll explore the art of having impactful career conversations, both as a leader and teaching your team how to initiate these discussions. You’ll learn how to connect an employee’s past experiences, values, and motivations with their future aspirations, helping to align their personal goals ...
Listen Now Ep 46: Building Professional, Productive Relationships in the Workplace
By Elisia Keown |
How do you go about building professional, productive relationships in the workplace? It’s more than just building friendships and it takes an intentional process of listening, learning, communicating, and clarifying. Listen in to hear a list of ways many people go wrong with work relationships and how you can avoid the common pitfalls. Leaders can miss cues when it comes ...
Listen Now Ep 45: The Relationship Between Feelings and Action: Choosing Discomfort as a Leader
By Elisia Keown |
What will you do when facing uncomfortable conversations, decisions, or ideas that might lead you to your goals? As senior leaders, we typically choose to go after big accomplishments and achievements, but how do we make sure to continue to intentionally choose feelings of discomfort when it matters the most? In this episode, I’ll talk about why it might be ...
Listen Now Ep 44: Mentorship vs. Sponsorship: Unlocking Leadership Potential
By Elisia Keown |
Do you know the difference between mentorship and sponsorship in the workplace? If you've ever wondered about the roles these two play in career development, this episode is for you. I’ll share insights from a recent HR meeting, highlighting how understanding these concepts can significantly influence your leadership approach. We’ll also discuss the unique responsibilities and benefits of being both ...
Listen Now Ep 43: Mentoring New Managers: 6 Key Areas for Senior Leaders
By Elisia Keown |
How can senior leaders effectively mentor new managers? In this episode, I share the critical role senior leaders play in developing team members who are managing for the first time. We'll explore the six key areas where senior leaders can provide support, such as helping new managers understand their responsibilities, developing their leadership style, and building strong professional relationships. By ...
Listen Now Ep 42: 5 Indicators Your One-On-Ones Need a Refresh
By Elisia Keown |
Are your one-on-one meetings feeling stale or ineffective? In this episode, I will explain the power of an effective one-on-one and provide tips and tricks to revitalize these crucial interactions. You'll learn how to balance company goals with supporting your direct reports and addressing their conflicting priorities, workloads, and skill gaps. I'll cover the importance of creating an agenda, using ...
Listen Now Ep 41: Mid-Year Reset: Recommit, Reflect, and Realign for Success
By Elisia Keown |
How do you feel about doing a mid-year reset? We're officially halfway through the year, making it the perfect time to reset and refocus on your goals. It's easy to start the year with drive and ambition, only to lose momentum as the months go by. But remember, January doesn't have a monopoly on fresh starts. In this episode, we'll ...
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