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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What if your career didn’t happen “by accident” but instead unfolded exactly as it needed to? In this episode, Stephanie Kusta, Vice President and Treasurer at Orveon Global, shares her career journey and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, growth, and long-term thinking. Looking back, Stephanie reflects on how a seemingly unplanned path can reveal a
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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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What does it take to thrive as a woman in leadership and how has that evolved over time? In this episode, Kelli LeMieux, Chief Operating Officer, shares her journey from team leader to C-suite executive and the lessons she’s learned about growth, adaptability, and authentic leadership along the way. Listen in as Kelli discusses the
Ep 78: Lessons in Leadership and Growth for Women in Business with Kelli LeMieux Read More »
How do you confidently speak up and show executive presence—especially when the pressure is on at year-end? In this episode, I break down one of the most powerful yet misunderstood leadership skills: managing up. You’ll learn why your ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders can make or break your influence and how silence can
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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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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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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
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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
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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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