What do you really, really want, dear leader? We know what you NEED to be a great leader: coaching, development, training, certifications, etc. This episode is dedicated to what women leaders REALLY want. On this episode, learn the truth of what women leaders want, and how to unearth your greatest wants and desires. You'll also learn how not to sacrifice your soul for a seat at the corporate table. Embrace what you really want, leader! And do it your own way. ***************** Get on my email li...
Apr 19, 2022•24 min
The stories you tell yourself about yourself creates the results in your life. These stories motivate you to take action or inaction in your life and leadership. On this episode, you"ll learn how the narratives you tell yourself were created in your childhood, highly influenced by your culture, society, and your family. You'll learn how to identify your longest running story and challenge its validity. This episode will help you re-write your most painful narrative into a story that will propel ...
Apr 12, 2022•26 min
Setting boundaries is self-care. As women leaders, setting boundaries with those that we serve--our family, our followers, and our community members---is critical for self-sustainability. On this episode, you"ll learn the power of the word NO and how to stop compromising your desires in your personal and professional life. This episode will help you identify the needs you've been neglecting, set boundaries around these needs, and how to enforce these new boundaries. Begin by choosing the area of...
Apr 05, 2022•24 min
Are you a leader still behaving like a manager? For many recently assigned leaders, they have the challenge of behaving like a leader, due in part because no one "taught" them the modern way of leading. On this episode, you"ll learn the #1 difference between leader and manger and identify your primary role as a leader. This episode will help you learn how to develop yourself into a leader, and develop your employees to "self-manage." So whether you are a current manager who is an emerging leader...
Mar 29, 2022•19 min
The State of Being versus The State of Becoming has vast differences which includes beliefs, emotions, and actions. On this episode, you"ll learn why your current state of being or status quo won't allow you become who you want to be. This episode will help you identify what your current state of being is and what it is you want to create in your life. This process will help you close the gap from where you are today and your future identify. Listen in to learn my 5 tips to avoid pitfalls on you...
Mar 22, 2022•34 min
Trigger Warning: This episode contains subjects that may prompt strong emotions. Headphones are recommended if little ears are nearby. ******************* Listen to the rawest, most emotional episode I've ever published. For those who are wanting to learn how to identify negative emotions like rage, anger, shame, fear, and sadness, and process these emotions in a healthy way, please tune in with an open mind. On today's episode, you'll learn how I am processing a current circumstance in my life ...
Mar 15, 2022•27 min
It's time to drop perfectionism, leader. There is no place for perfectionism in your leadership practice. Nothing good comes from this mental state. On today's episode, you'll learn how the emotional energy and actions taken from perfectionism creates narrow, limiting results in your life and leadership. This episode will help you learn a far better approach, like taking action from an emotional energy of resourcefulness. You'll also learn how to shift your beliefs about your resourcefulness and...
Mar 08, 2022•18 min
You are leader and coach. These two words are synonymous in how you show up everyday. On today's episode, you'll learn the similarities of these two roles and how to embody this in your leadership practice. This episode will help you understand the leader-follower dyad and why a coaching approach will inspire a change of beliefs and behaviors among your workforce. You'll believe in your followers differently than a leader without this knowledge is capable of doing. Head over to grab my exclusive...
Mar 01, 2022•17 min
Welcome to the new mini-series, What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about the results you create in your life. The truth is: Your results are a direct reflection of yo...
Feb 22, 2022•14 min
Your Unconscious Declaration is your manifesto. It's your declaration that is unaware to you...UNTIL now! On today's episode, I help you unearth your Unconscious Declaration so you can bring it to the forefront of your consciousness. You'll learn how to identify the yearnings or desires that are creating your declaration and how your intuition will deliver glimpses of what it is you want to declare. This episode will help you declare for yourself what is best for you and how to create a life of ...
Feb 15, 2022•28 min
Welcome to the new mini-series, What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about your actions. The truth is: Your actions fuel your actions, inactions, and behaviors. You'll ...
Feb 08, 2022•14 min
When you doubt your ability to lead, your actions will produce low-quality, debilitating returns as a leader. Heres' why: Self-doubt is an emotion conjured up by your thoughts. Thoughts about your leadership or inability to lead. Thoughts about your capacity or incapacity to serve others. Thoughts about your intelligence or incompetence. And many more thoughts. On today's episode, I share my personal experiences with self-doubt. I'll show you how to recognize those belief systems by the emotions...
Feb 01, 2022•26 min
Welcome to the new mini-series, What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about your thoughts. The truth is: Thoughts turn to things! With over 65,000 thoughts a day, which ...
Jan 25, 2022•13 min
Who are your allies? Can you identify your first supporters, advocates, or allies in your life or career? These are the supporters who held belief for you when it was hard to do on your own. These are the supporters who helped you advance forward in your career. These are the people who advocate for your growth and expansion as a human. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shows you how to recognize those who have championed you on your leadership journey. Learn how to advocate women in your organizat...
Jan 18, 2022•28 min
Welcome to the new mini-series, What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about your belief systems. You have the right to challenge your beliefs at any point in your life! ...
Jan 11, 2022•12 min
New year, new attitude on life and leadership! Same passion, same mission to help women in leadership. As a new or seasoned follower of the teachings of Dr. Denise Simpson, this episode is an opportunity to learn the latest news and direction straight from Dr. Denise herself. On today's episode, Dr. Denise re-introduces herself and provides upcoming updates on an exciting new program called Sovereign Leadership. To get on her VIP waitlist to be the first to know when Sovereign Leadership opens, ...
Jan 04, 2022•19 min
Welcome to the new mini-series, What I Know to Be True! Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions. On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about using your emotions in all leadership decision making. She's busting the myth that women shou...
Dec 28, 2021•12 min
How fulfilled are you in life? How about in your... ...Finances? ...Health and Wellness? ...Intimate Relationships? On today's episode, Dr. Denise walks you through the Fulfillment Survey , designed for her leadership clients. Now, you get the chance to take the same powerful baseline survey to measure the eight areas of your life. Take the survey and get conscious of the areas you want to intentionally change! It's time to put your desires on the forefront of your brain to create a life of fulf...
Dec 21, 2021•26 min
Why do you have those big lips? Why do you talk so much? Why are you so bossy? Whenever I get asked these questions, I proudly answer, "I got it from my momma!" What did you get from your mother or foremothers who came before you? What sacrifices did they make for you to be here, creating a life they only wish they could? On today's episode, Dr. Denise helps you draw introspection upon why you are who you are (good or not so good), graciously thank your mother (well-intended or not), and reflect...
Dec 13, 2021•17 min
Ring, ring, ring! Your future self is calling. Answer the phone, won't you?!? Your future self wants to tell you that the time is now. It's time to dust off those desires you put on hold during the pandemic and re-engage with them now. So, let's go! It's time to make those juicy, delicious desires a reality. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares a short exercise on how to identify your personal and professional desires and plan from your future self. You'll learn how to tap into the future versi...
Dec 07, 2021•28 min
There is no one like you on this earth. There is no one that leads like you. You bring a unique vantage point or perspective to your leadership. Although you may have learned how to lead from bad leaders, buried in you is your most authentic self! And it's wanting to get out. The world needs authentic leaders who bring their unique culture add to their organizations, communities, and families. The world needs you. In this episode, Dr. Denise will share the tenets of an Authentic Leader and how t...
Nov 15, 2021•31 min
What do you think of when you hear the word LEADERSHIP? Do you think of power and formal titles that are associated with money and perks? Or do you think of serving others and uplifting others on their individual journeys? On today's episode, Dr. Denise shows you a new to think about leadership. One that is synonymous with helping others be their highest versions of themselves! If you're in a position of power or authority because of your leadership role, you MUST listen to this episode. This ep...
Nov 09, 2021•22 min
What's your relationship like with your career, my friend? Is it one of joy and fulfillment, or is it like a fickle lover- one day it's hot and the next cold! Brrrr.... On today's episode, Dr. Denise shows you how to rethink your relationship with your career BEFORE you pack your bags and divorce the jerk! If you're on the fence about leaving your job or changing your career, PLEASE listen before making any decisions. This episode will help you determine whether you stay or go! Dr. Denise invite...
Oct 20, 2021•17 min
Get ready, Leader! You're going to meet the most influential person you know...YOU! Turn up the volume on this episode because it's time to celebrate you and your power and influence. Why? Because you are the last person to celebrate yourself. As a selfless, humble leader, you're busy serving others- your family, your followers, and your community. On today's episode, Dr. Denise reminds you of a self-leadership concept called The Core . And the core meaning YOU, the nucleus of your life. As the ...
Oct 07, 2021•29 min
Women leaders suffer. Better said, women leaders suffer too. The myth that women who lead don't suffer because, well, why would they? They're at the top. They're high achieving, high-performing individuals. How could they possibly suffer? They do. And they suffer in silence. They would rather stay quiet than tell their employer they are suffering from anxiety, burnout, depression, loneliness, and many more ailments brought on by the pandemic. And perhaps by increased work demands, pressure from ...
Sep 27, 2021•28 min
"I don't belong." Yup. I don't belong. Three words, when formed together, create an interesting human experience of emotions like loneliness, rejection, and unworthiness. And when you feel these emotions a lot can happen. Like twisting yourself into a pretzel to fit into a group. And in my case, the 7-figure earner club I'm eyeing. Like accomplishing other people's goals they have for you while sacrificing your soul to fit into their club. Like dialing down your brilliance, so you don't get kick...
Sep 20, 2021•28 min
What are you desiring for right now, my friend? The lover in the bed. The degree on your wall. The job promotion. You know, the desire you've shelved because of how much work it will take to accomplish it or how much sacrifice you think you'll have to take to achieve it. Desire is an emotion created by thoughts you have about a particular circumstance. You've created everything in your life because of your desires. Your desires move your life forward or can have the opposite effect and keep you ...
Sep 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 60
Permission granted, my friend! If you were waiting to receive permission to disrupt stuff, your wait has ended! And by "stuff," we mean your neurology. And by neurology, Dr. Denise means your beliefs, programs, conditions, and other societal exploitations that were never intended for you, dear leader. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares that disruption precedes a sovereign mind- a mind free to create beliefs and the neurology required to cultivate a life of fulfillment and joy. Tune in to lear...
Sep 01, 2021•23 min•Ep. 59
Where are you right now in your life? Are you experiencing all that life has to offer? Are you finding ways to expand and grow in your life? Or perhaps you're stagnant or taking a pause in achieving big goals in your life. Not before long, you'll be back to your natural desires of expanding and creating in your life. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares how to prepare and navigate your mind as you strive for achieving your greatest desires and goals. Tune in to learn how to Mind The Gap from in...
Aug 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 58
What is your leadership self-concept? What mental image comes up for you when you think of yourself as a leader? These are the questions we ponder on today's episode. Your leadership self-concept determines how you show up in your life, organization, and community. It is your beliefs in yourself as a leader that will create the results in your life. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares the higher view of your self and pragmatic examples to help you explore your leader self-concept. Tune in to l...
Aug 17, 2021•23 min•Ep. 57