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Ep 91: The Hidden ROI of Executive Coaching in High-Performing Companies

What if executive coaching isn’t a “fix” for struggling leaders, but one of the smartest investments a company can make? In this episode, I break down why executive presence is far more than charisma or confidence in a boardroom; it’s a real operational advantage that directly impacts decision-making, talent retention, and company growth. I explore how strong […]

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Ep 86: Executive Presence Is a Discipline, Not a Personality Trait

Podcast / By Elisia Keown

What actually makes someone command a room, without raising their voice? Today, I’m breaking down the real rituals behind executive presence and why it’s far more than charisma. If you’ve ever been told to “improve your executive presence” but weren’t sure what that actually meant, this episode will give you clarity. You’ll learn why presence

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Ep 84: Building Your Leadership Foundation for 2026

Podcast / By Elisia Keown

Top performers don’t plateau because they lack ability; they plateau because they stop being intentional with their development. In this episode, we unpack the real cost of not investing in coaching and how 2026 can become a reset year for your leadership growth. Listen in to hear why executive presence isn’t about how you look

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Ep 82: Setting Goals That Guide Your Decisions All Year Long

Podcast / By Elisia Keown

What if goal setting wasn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you but about evolving into who you’re becoming? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I work, how I think, and why I refuse to coach from theory alone. I share my lived-experience approach to leadership and goal setting, and why I

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Ep 79: Authentic Leadership, Real Values, and Asking for Help with Sarah Bethel

Podcast / By Elisia Keown

What does it take to lead with authenticity in a fast-growing organization? And how do you stay grounded as your team scales? In this episode, you’ll learn how Sarah Bethel, COO of Patrick Ta Beauty, defined her leadership style and embraced the unique traits that make her an effective, values-driven leader. She shares how she

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Ep 76: Too Busy to Lead: How Over-Involvement Holds You Back

Podcast / By Elisia Keown

Do you ever feel like your days are spent putting out fires, fixing problems, and staying so busy that you barely have time to think—let alone lead? You’re not alone. Many high-performing leaders fall into the trap of being “too busy to lead,” believing that constant action equals progress. But what if being that busy is

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Ep 70: The Truth About Being a “Nice Leader”

Podcast / 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

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Ep 68: 7 Ways to Strengthen Your Executive Presence

Podcast / 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

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Ep 67: The Summer Reset: Tuning Into What You Really Need This Season

Podcast / 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

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Ep 61: The Art of Saying No Without Burning Bridges

Podcast / 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

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