Lifting Leaders Podcast

Encore Edition: With Homage to Mothers - Let's Talk About Caregiving, From Different Angles!

Sharing this Encore edition from 2025. As we recorded this episode, on the front end of Mother’s Day weekend, we started simmering on the topic of caregiving…something moms know all too well about.  So, with a world of respect, to all the moms out there, we are taking a look at caregiving, from a few different angles. The first angle is, of course, all about people who provide care for others.  This includes all women AND men, who may be providing ongoing care for one or more parent or other family member(s).  It includes the “Sandwich Generation,” who may have kids at home and, just maybe, have older family members living in their homes.  Being a primary caregiver is a truly challenging job, and it can be difficult to realize the rewards, while you’re entrenched in the role. Listen in, as we share a few of our personal journeys, as caregivers and what we gained from our experiences. If you’ve ever needed care from others, but found it difficult to ask or accept, you’ll learn more about why it’s okay and courageous to be vulnerable and accept care.  Finally, we approach caregiving from the angle of caring for ourselves. This may be the most challenging aspect of caregiving and it’s critically important.  So, join us as we hold caregiving “Story Time,” with you.  We hope it inspires you to explore your own environment and feelings.

Hope-Led Leadership: What It Is and How to Ignite Genuine Hope | Coaches Corner

What is hope-led leadership, and how do you actually practice it in today’s complex world? In this Coaches Corner episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we explore how to ignite genuine hope in leadership, not as a fleeting feeling, but as a disciplined, actionable leadership practice. We begin in a place many leaders avoid: the moment when something isn’t working. Instead of bypassing that tension, we explore how naming what’s not working can become the catalyst for clarity, imagination, and forward movement. In this episode, we introduce our definition of hope-led leadership: the disciplined practice of helping people believe a better future is possible and equipping them with the pathways, agency, and energy to move toward it. You’ll learn: * How to move from awareness to genuine hope in leadership * Why naming challenges clearly is essential to building trust and momentum * The three critical questions every hope-led leader must answer * What transforms leadership from inspirational to actionable * How to create energy, belief, and possibility within your team or organization If you’re a leader, executive coach, or leadership development professional looking to lead with intention, build trust, and create meaningful impact, this episode will help you turn hope into a powerful leadership advantage. 🎯 Whether you’re navigating change, leading a team, or developing your leadership mindset, this conversation will support you in leading with clarity, courage, and possibility.

From Awareness to Hope: Igniting Genuine Hope in Leadership | Lifting Leaders Podcast

What does it take to move from awareness to genuine hope in leadership? In this transition episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we close our Light the Spark phase and step into our next leadership focus: Ignite Genuine Hope — a deeper, steadier, and more sustainable way of leading in today’s complex world. We reflect on what it meant to light the spark — building self-awareness, courage, and imagination — and why those capabilities are essential foundations for hope-led leadership. Because real hope doesn’t begin externally — it starts within. In this episode, we revisit powerful leadership moments, including: • The courage to name what’s not working — and how truth-telling can reshape a leader’s path • The discipline of pausing, listening deeply, and sensing what’s emerging • The role of values-based leadership in navigating uncertainty and change These insights become the bridge into our next phase. As we shift toward igniting genuine hope, we explore: • What it means to model hope as a leadership practice — not just an idea • How to lead with purpose, presence, and sustainability in a fast-moving world • The importance of connection — to community, environment, and each other This episode sets the stage for a powerful new chapter in leadership development, purpose-driven leadership, and hope in action. 🌱 Join us for this short, reflective episode — and begin to consider: What does genuine hope look like in your leadership… and how will you model it?

Celebrating 4 Years of Leadership & Hope + Earth Day Reflections | Lifting Leaders Podcast Anniversary

This week on the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we’re celebrating our 4-year anniversary, 176 episodes of leadership, hope, and meaningful conversations that continue to lift and inspire. Over the past year, we’ve shared: • 39 powerful guest interviews with leaders across industries • A special roundtable with returning guests and diverse perspectives • Conversations supporting three authors launching new books • Our heartfelt series, What Brings Us Hope, exploring how leaders sustain hope in uncertain times In honor of Earth Day, we also reflect on our 2025 Earth Day field experience-what inspired us, what we’re carrying forward, and how leaders can take meaningful action to support the planet and future generations. This episode is a celebration of leadership growth, community, purpose, and possibility and an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. 🌱 Join us as we celebrate, reflect, and look ahead. 💬 We’d love to hear from you: How are you honoring Earth Day this year?

Traveler vs Tourist: The Leadership Shift from Performance to Presence

Are you leading like a tourist, rushing, performing, and checking boxes or like a traveler, fully present and curious? Discover the leadership shift that sparks clarity, connection, and hope. In this powerful Lifting Leaders Podcast “Spark” episode, we explore a simple yet transformative idea inspired by a moment in Venice: Be a traveler, not a tourist. While it may sound like travel advice, this mindset holds profound implications for leadership, presence, and how we navigate our daily lives. In today’s fast-paced, performance-driven world, many leaders find themselves moving quickly from task to task capturing moments, checking boxes, and staying constantly visible. But this way of leading often comes at a cost: disconnection, burnout, and missed opportunities for deeper insight and innovation. In this episode, you’ll discover how shifting from a tourist mindset (performance) to a traveler mindset (presence) can transform the way you lead and live. You’ll learn how to: * Slow down and become more present in your leadership  * Step off the “beaten path” to unlock creativity and innovation  * Use curiosity as a tool for growth and connection  * Engage more deeply with your team by listening to those closest to the work  * Create space for reflection, rest, and renewed energy  * Reconnect with what truly matters in times of complexity and change  This episode also explores the powerful connection between presence and hope and how choosing to lead with intention can reignite energy, possibility, and forward momentum. ✨ Carry the Spark Challenge: Choose one moment in your day to lead like a traveler - pause, notice, ask, or explore - and see what shifts. If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level leadership and step into deeper awareness, connection, and impact… this episode is for you.