Welcome to the Shameless Leadership Podcast!
This show is for women who are committed to advancing their leadership and advancing the leadership of those around them. In this space, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. Our mission is to help you foster these feelings within your own circles of influence to build trust, psychological safety, and a culture of belonging.
In each episode, we dive into essential topics impacting women in leadership. You’ll hear practical tips, effective strategies, and inspiring stories that will not only enhance your leadership skills but also broaden your perspective to help you become a more confident, thoughtful, and empathetic leader.
We are thrilled to have you join this community of Shameless Leaders who are actively creating a world where everyone, regardless of gender, can intentionally lead through a more curious, compassionate, and inclusive lens.
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Thank you!
Sara
1012: Integrity in Leadership: Do Your Actions Match Your Values?
Integrity in leadership is easy to talk about when the stakes are low. The real test comes when living your values costs you something: approval, belonging, comfort, status, or social capital. In this episode of Shameless Leadership, we’re talking about what...
1011: 5 Common Communication Breakdowns Between Senior and Mid-Level Leaders | Leadership Tips
Communication breaks down between senior and mid-level leaders even when everyone is really hustling to do the very best they can in their respective roles. In the work I’ve done with leaders and teams, I’ve had the opportunity to take a close look at what people are...
1010: How Great Leaders Make People Feel Seen With Microaffirmations – with Dr. Sherri Lynch
I met Dr. Sherri Lynch on my first day on campus for graduate school. I was told by another professor that I should introduce myself to her. I was admittedly nervous and fumbly. Luckily, Sherri is overwhelmingly kind and open to connections of all sorts. We quickly...
1009: How to Maintain Your Confidence During Constant Change and Uncertainty
I don’t know anyone who has breezed through life since 2020. Constant change, enduring uncertainty, and frequent downright chaos have become fixtures of life. It’s taken a toll on us all. Constant change, uncertainty, and chaos not only rock your nervous system, it...
1008: 4 Effective Communication Skills Every Leader Needs
Strong leadership communication isn’t just about knowing what to say. It’s also largely about knowing how to say what you need to say. It's about building the habits that help you communicate well when you’re frustrated, under pressure, or navigating tension. In this...
1007: All Speaking Is Public Speaking. 3 Ps to Make It Approachable – with Dana Robinson Slote
Dana Robinson Slote and I originally connected on LinkedIn, where I stumbled upon her work and was immediately excited about some of our similar passions. In getting to know her a bit and learning more about her strengths, I knew she would be a great fit for the show....
1006: 5 Ways Perimenopause and Menopause Can Affect How Women Lead
As I’ve talked about in past episodes about perimenopause and menopause (Episodes 924, 954, and 968), the transition from perimenopause to menopause took me down - HARD. Since navigating this journey myself, I’ve become hyperaware as clients start to share common...
1005: The Hidden Costs of Leaving Too Much Unsaid at Work
What happens when too much goes unsaid at work? The conversations we avoid don’t simply disappear. Over time, unspoken concerns can become resentment, erode trust, and cause people to disengage from their colleagues and their work. Even when no one is openly arguing,...
1004: 5 Change-Management Mistakes That Are Exhausting Your Team
Change is inevitable and, these days, seemingly constant. The responsibility to manage change effectively is a large one that can weigh heavily on the shoulders of a conscientious leader. There are many ways to get it right and many ways to get it wrong when it comes...
1003: How to Better Position Your Top Strengths as Your Leadership Edge
While every leader I work with is deeply talented, many struggle to self-identify their own areas of excellence and what sets them apart. If we want to be strategic problem solvers, we need to know, identify, and share what sets us apart. In this episode, I'm sharing...