How do you handle your nerves before talking to a really intimidating person? Maybe you have to report to your boss or present to investors and you're dreading it. Today we are exploring some mental hacks to prepare you to have even the most nerve wracking conversation. Get the free guide mentioned in the episode at: pages.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com/meetings Watch the video version of this episode at: https://youtu.be/d5_wCQIl-gM Follow On TikTok at: LizHowardLeadership...
Feb 08, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 178
Working in highly structured environments, it's easy to become what a job or a company expects you to be. Is there a way, though, to maintain authenticity with who you are? I'm talking to my longtime friend and TLCG consultant emeritus, Richard Rieckenberg, about how he embrace his creativity and individuality even after some very structured and stressful careers as a wartime Naval officer and disaster relief mass care chief.
Jan 30, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 177
After years of working with executives and leaders in high profile jobs, one thing became clear: self-care felt confusing. There are so many messages about what self-care is and yet, many of massively marketed self-care techniques just don't seem to do much. I'm talking to my friend and colleague, Tori Williams, who specializes in spiritual healing to explore what self-care is, what it isn't, and how it plays into authenticity. To learn more, visit: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com And watch t...
Jan 24, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Has regret ever consumed you? Do you feel like your stuck wondering why you ended up in a bad circumstance and that your thoughts are rather consumed by it? Well...you're not alone! And today we are examining how to uncover (and FINALLY learn from) the mistakes, injustices, and inconveniences that cross our paths.
Jan 20, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 175
You’ve heard it over and over and over again. That you need to know your “why,” the reason that you do what you do. Today, I’m going discuss why pushing your team to be driven by their "why" is a total leadership cop out. Learn more at www.tlcgpodcast.com Follow me on IG @theleadershipcoachinggroup
Sep 21, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 174
Gaining an awareness of your self-talk doesn't just impact your life personally. It could be the missing link to reaching the success you know you should be tapping into by now. Listen in as we explore how judgement can be confused with self-improvement, and what to do instead! Learn more at www.tlcgpodcast.com and keep learning with me at www.tlcgpodcast.com/courses
Sep 14, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 173
Even the most modest estimates suggest that people lie at least 2 times per day. The odds are, you have lied in the last 24 hours. So why did you do it? And even if it didn't happen at work, what does it mean about you as a leader? Listen in as we explore. Learn more by visiting: www.tlcgpodcast.com and follow Liz on IG @theleadershipcoachinggroup
Jul 12, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 171
Need to improve your speaking, presenting, or facilitation skills right away? Listen into today's episode for some actionable tips to up your speaking game quickly. Nee more? I've got you covered. Head to courses.tlcgpodcast.com to pre-register for my Presenting Without Panic course and learn even more.
Apr 01, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 169
You've heard the words, "emotional intelligence" before. But do you have the skills of an emotionally intelligent leader? Well developed EQ can help increase resiliency, effectiveness, and improve company culture. Listen to emotional intelligence expert, Robin Hills explain more and give you tools to build your EQ muscles after listening to this episode! Find TLCG's New Course: https://courses.tlcgpodcast.com/presenting-without-panic Find Robin: https://ei4change.com/...
Mar 29, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 168
Is there anything good after failing at "doing it all?" There very well could be. Listen in to see how that might be...
Mar 22, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 167
As a leader, you likely have been told to be authentic. However, the way you are assessed is probably more on your successes versus your authenticity. So how do you bridge that gap and live as your most authentic self? Listen in to explore this conversation further. Learn more at www.tlcgpodcast.com www.liz-howard.medium.com
Mar 18, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 166
Want to know the big conversations that a strategic advisor would have with you about money? Curious about what such a professional looks for in potential success stories? Today, Henry Daas is here to discuss all that and more.
Mar 09, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 165
Communication is challenging on the best days. But what do you do when you are pushed over the edge? When your emotions are running so high that you almost feel your blood boiling? Today's episode unpacks that. And the biggest takeaway that you might not expect: I'm going to tell you to trust, and not bury, your emotions. Listen in for more. Find Liz: www.tlcgpodcast.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup
Mar 05, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 164
Do you aspire to be the fearless leader that you have heard so much about? Today TLCG founder Liz Howard and lead consultant, Richard Rieckenberg, are talking about the potential dangers of fearlessness in leadership and how to handle fear when it does arise. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup
Feb 23, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 163
Curious about how to maximize your effectiveness? It's not always about doing it all. It's about doing the RIGHT things. It sounds easy, but many fail at the execution of the idea. Well, Crista Grasso is going to break down how to be truly effective while cutting out a lot of the time stealing things that lead to stress, burnout and distraction. Find Liz: pages.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com
Feb 15, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 162
Do you know what to do if you organization encounters a real crisis? What do you say, what elements are important to focus on? Today, an expert in crisis communication, Bill Coletti discusses all of the above, and why reputation management matters. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG@theleadershipcoachinggroup Find Bill: www.kith.com
Feb 09, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 161
Is there a place for love in organizational culture? Today's guest, Helena Clayton, has been researching the role of love in organizational culture: what prevents it, what cultivates it, and why it matters. Listen in to learn more about love at work. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup Find Helena: www.helenaclayton.co.uk
Feb 01, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 160
Can your leadership skills help you in building your influence, and even your personal brand? Today's guest, Dr. Jackie Noelke, says yes! Listen in to hear more about the parallels between leadership skills and social influence skills. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG: @theleadershipcoachinggroup Find Jackie: www.gratefulads.com
Jan 25, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 159
How has shame impacted your leadership journey? Shame is a complex topic. It can be tied closely to self-judgement. What's remarkable though, is when you do the introspective work to understand and move through shame, you might find self-acceptance on the other side. Listen in to Amanda JP Brown, a licensed trauma therapist and social worker discuss shame, how to identify it, how to live with it and after it, and why leaders need to think about it. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG...
Jan 18, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 158
Litigator turned happiness aficionado, Becky Morrison, is discussing how to make life easier. We are talking about how to prioritize your time, energy, and how that might the key to a happier life. Is money the ultimate goal? Well…it is a consideration for many of us. But the way we think about a one for one value exchange could be what we need to shift. Listen in as Liz and Becky explore priorities, happiness, and success. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG: @theleadershipcoachingg...
Jan 11, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 157
High achievers have a tendency to put a lot of pressure on themselves to reach specific goals. But in very unpredictable times, that can be problematic when the pursuit of goals might not follow a traditional path. Instead of focusing on resolutions and goals for the New Year, Liz is going to challenge you to name your intention(s) for the work you do in 2021.
Jan 04, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 156
Listen in as executive coaches Liz Howard and Richard Rieckenberg reflect on 2020. We discuss the role of change, kindness, and resolutions in the new, and equally uncertain, year.
Dec 28, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Can leaders actually make innovation happen? Listen as Liz and her guest Jeff DeGraff talk about this and the six skills that empower innovation. Jeff is both an advisor to Fortune 500 Companies and a professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He is an author several times over and just released his new book The Creative Mindset ; he also has a regular segment on the Next Idea's public radio. Listen in and see if you can learn some creativity skills on this episode o...
Dec 21, 2020•15 min•Season 3Ep. 154
Have you heard of off the rack leadership advice? You know that advice that doesn't fit everyone the same way and for some may not fit at all. Listen as Liz and her guest Jodi Hume talk about leadership myths, what they are, and how to overcome them. Jodi was the COO of a growing architecture firm for over 15 years, so she has real leadership experience and is the lead singer of a band called the Wafflers. Listen to learn more about leadership myths and how you can debunk them on this episode of...
Dec 15, 2020•18 min•Season 3Ep. 153
How do you talk about gratitude after this painful year? Liz shares we will find whatever we look for, so choose to control your own mind, find things worthy of your gratitude. Think about how great people around you are and how many have jumped in to help where they saw a need. Liz is encouraging you to think about how much you have to be thankful for on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group. Liz believes it is one of the most self-empowering things to take responsibility, to know that ...
Nov 23, 2020•7 min•Season 3Ep. 152
In this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group, Liz is talking with Dr. Nate Regier. Nate specializes in personality diversity, a former practicing psychologist and an expert in social, emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, and leadership. Listen to what Nate has to say about personality diversity. Nate shares what the title of his book, Seeing People Through , means, the different types of personalities, and what they really mean. Nate believes there are six predictable cluster...
Nov 16, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 151
Do you feel you need to move faster just to catch up? Listen as Liz's guest, Alan Willett, the author of the book Lead with Speed: Fire Up Your Team, Power Your Engines of Development, and Make Your Organization Soar and Tech Consultant, shares how to lead with speed and the laws that leaders must master on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group . Alan shares why it's important for an organization to move quickly, what speed in business means, and some of the most common speed bumps that ...
Nov 09, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Does honesty impact how great a leader you can be? Today's guest, Peter Kozodoy thinks so. The author of Honest to Greatness is talking about the facets of honesty and how it plays into the impact a leader can have.
Nov 02, 2020•23 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Did you know that burnout has been declared an occupational hazard by the World Health Organization? Liz's guest on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast Eileen McDargh, is an accomplished speaker, author, and resilience expert. Listen as Eileen breaks down some ideas on how you can exist in everything coming at you from your own strongest stance. Eileen discusses why she believes burnout is so prevalent right now during the pandemic, what resilience means to her and how to get b...
Oct 26, 2020•13 min•Season 3Ep. 148
"We have to think differently to achieve different results" Liz's guest on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast is Pragito Dove. Pragito has twenty years of stress management and meditation counseling experience. Listen as we discuss meditation and how it benefits leaders. Pragito defines meditation as awareness and being in the present moment. When we lose focus, the mind distracts us from what our bodies are doing. Pragito believes that our mind is the bridge between our inner...
Oct 19, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 147
