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Rosie in My Pocket: Endurance

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What if endurance isn’t about pushing through, but tuning in?

Rosie revisits her days teaching endurance spin classes to reflect on what true endurance means in our lives today. She invites us to rethink our relationship with hard moments: not as something to get through, but something to be present in.

From savoring a rainy walk to being truly moved by the presence of loved ones, Rosie challenges us to stop just enduring life and start deeply experiencing it. Through personal stories and heartfelt reflection, she offers a compelling invitation to reconnect with the beauty, even in the mundane. Because when we stop enduring and start engaging, we unlock our true sparkle.

Introducing The Better Boss with Gregg Ward

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What if the first step to better leadership isn’t strategy, but respect?

Rosie officially welcomes Gregg Ward to the Show Up As a Leader family with his bold new series: The Better Boss. In this intro episode, they explore the urgent need for human-centric leadership in today’s VUCA world. Gregg shares how his unconventional path, from theater to training NYPD officers in de-escalation, shaped his life’s mission: helping leaders communicate with compassion and lead with respect.

Together, they dive into why managers at every level feel overwhelmed, how stress fuels disrespect, and why “just give me the tool” isn’t just a cry for help, but a call for practicality. You’ll get a sneak peek at what to expect from this powerful monthly series, including short-burst learning and real-world demos of proven techniques like Respectful Listening.

Whether you're a new manager, seasoned exec, or someone who’s tired of the command-and-control playbook, this is your invite to show up differently. Don’t be a butthead… be a better boss!

Make Monday Mornings Not Suck: Eric Harkins on Real Leadership

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What if the secret to transforming workplace culture is simply refusing to tolerate bad leadership?

Rosie sits down with Eric Harkins, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author of “Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Mornings Don't Suck.” With over 25 years of experience reshaping how leaders lead, Eric shares the two critical things that keep organizations from being great, and what to do about them. Together, they unpack why underperformance and toxic leadership persist, even in companies striving for people-first cultures.

From the importance of courageous conversations to building a leadership model rooted in self-awareness, Eric lays out his practical LEAD framework to create workplaces people actually want to show up for. If you've ever rolled your eyes on a Monday morning or felt stuck working with someone who drains your energy, this episode is your call to action.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and rethink what it really means to show up as a leader.

Rosie in My Pocket: Being Our Best

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What if your “best” looked completely different today than it did yesterday, and that was still enough?

Rosie shares a vulnerable and powerful reflection drawn from the Dare to Lead curriculum, challenging the way we judge ourselves and others. She unpacks what it really means to be our best, fully authentic selves, even when we’re struggling, and why assuming others are doing their best can be a game-changer for leadership and life.

With her signature mix of heart, clarity, and real talk, Rosie invites us to drop perfection, embrace boundaries, and lead from a place of grace. Whether you’re supporting a struggling team member or battling your own inner critic, this short but mighty message will inspire you to lead with more empathy, impact, and authenticity.

Tune in and discover the kind of leadership that meets people, yourself included, exactly where they are.

Rebuilding Respect at Work with Gregg Ward

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What if the root of today’s workplace dysfunction isn't strategy or skills, but a basic human disconnect?

Rosie sits down with Gregg Ward, founder of the Center for Respectful Leadership, to explore the crisis of disrespect in our workplaces and society. With a background that spans theater, journalism, and groundbreaking police training, Gregg shares how respect isn’t just a nicety, it’s a critical leadership skill tied to performance, connection, and healing.

They dive into the neuroscience of respect, generational shifts, and how even small behaviors like interrupting can quietly erode trust. From the R Factor Workshop to little league umpiring, Gregg models what it means to lead with empathy, accountability, and courage.

If you've ever felt frustrated by incivility, overwhelmed by AI-driven change, or unsure how to help your team thrive, this conversation will bring both clarity and hope.

Respect is a feeling. Respect is a choice.

Rosie in My Pocket: Intentional Resets

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What if the most important thing your team needs right now isn’t a new strategy, but a reset?

Rosie invites us to consider the intentional, proactive resets we often overlook. While momentary resets help us realign in the middle of chaos, Rosie challenges us to go further and step out of momentum to create space for reflection, realignment, and recalibration. Whether it's after a major project, a season of change, or just the end of a week, these moments are ripe for choosing how we want to move forward.

Rosie leaves listeners with a clear invitation: stop riding the wave of life on autopilot. Take the wheel. Plan your resets. Drive your own growth.

The Courageous Leadership Series: From Stuck to Sustainable: Future-Ready Leaders for Human-Centered Cultures

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The leadership pipeline is crumbling. Gen Z doesn’t want in. Current leaders want out. So… what now?

In this episode of the Courageous Leadership Series, Dr. Rosie Ward brings it all home with urgent, research-backed insights into what it truly takes to become a future-ready, human-centered leader. This isn’t just another chat. Rosie unpacks the "why" behind her years of research and gives a bold reality check: without rethinking how we lead, workplaces will continue to feel lonely, disconnected, and unsustainable.

With Nikki Lewallen Gregory guiding the conversation, Rosie dives into sobering data on burnout, disconnection, and the leadership pipeline crisis, but also offers a path forward. Learn about her three-pronged approach to future-proof leadership that begins with inner work, strengthens team trust, and embeds systems for real, lasting change.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or questioned your place in leadership, this episode will reignite your sense of purpose and provide practical tools to lead with courage, connection, and clarity. Let’s build workplaces where people actually want to show up.

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Rosie in My Pocket: Giving Extra Grace

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What if the key to stronger leadership isn’t pushing through, but slowing down?

Rosie gets personal about what it really takes to lead well when life gets messy. From unexpected stressors to brain fog and simple mistakes, Rosie shares how she’s learning to extend more grace, to herself and others, and how that shift is actually making her more effective.

She explores how to move from judgment to curiosity, chaos to clarity, and exhaustion to empowerment. By applying leadership tools like “above the line” thinking to her own challenges, Rosie models what it looks like to recalibrate without shame. It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence, intention, and progress.

Whether you're leading a team or just trying to get through a tough season, this one’s a must-listen reminder that giving yourself more grace isn’t letting go, it’s leveling up.

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