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Creating Maximum Sparkle at Work with Charley Lapomardo

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In this uplifting and energizing episode, Rosie connects with Charley Lapomardo, founder of Sparkleworks, to explore the power of embracing your inner sparkle and how it can transform problem-solving.

From actionable frameworks to enhance team collaboration to leveraging personal energy for impactful solutions, Charley provides insights for creating high-impact, low-effort, and maximum sparkle strategies.

Whether leading a team or seeking personal clarity, this conversation is packed with practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help you shine brighter and lead with purpose.✨

Magical Phrases with Rana DeBoer

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Discover the magic of words in leadership!

In this episode of Elevate Your Leadership, Rana reveals science-backed phrases that transform conversations, build trust, and create alignment. From “Help me understand” to “What’s your story?”, these powerful tools foster deeper connections and unlock team potential.

Ready to elevate your leadership with a touch of conversational magic? Tune in now!

Redefining Leadership: Mindsets, Impact, and Storytelling with Andrea Sampson

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In this episode, Rosie Ward and thought leadership expert Andrea Sampson explore into what it really means to lead with impact.

Andrea reveals how anyone, regardless of title, can become a thought leader simply by using their voice to inspire change. Together, they explore the power of storytelling, the key mindsets of true leaders, and how to break through self-doubt to amplify our unique perspectives.

Whether you're leading a team, a community, or just looking to show up more authentically, this episode is packed with insights to help you make your mark. Don’t miss it! ✨

Shift Happens with Claire Chandler

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Get ready to shake up your leadership mindset with Claire Chandler, your "leadership therapist" and founder of Talent Boost.

Claire dives into the game-changing shift from the industrial to the intellectual economy, where people and ideas reign supreme. Learn about the "Four P’s" of culture—Performance, People, Process, and the ultimate secret sauce, Purpose—and how aligning them can transform your growth strategy from chaotic to cohesive.

Ready to grow on purpose? Tune in, take action, and watch your business thrive! 🌟

Leading Through Relationships with Brad Englert

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This episode dives into the art of building real relationships at work!

Brad Englert, author of Spheres of Influence, shares the simple, people-centered principles that help us create and nurture authentic connections. With over 40 years as a leader in tech and consulting, Brad has honed three core relationship principles that make teams thrive: knowing others' goals, setting clear expectations, and genuinely caring about their success.

Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or bosses, these tips are surprisingly powerful and refreshingly practical.

Get ready to level up your influence and bring more authenticity to your work life!

The Power of Consequences with Rana DeBoer

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In this episode of Elevate Your Leadership, Rana uncovers the surprising power of consequences in leadership.

From "natural" to "logical" consequences, Rana shares how leaders can use these tools to build accountability, boost team morale, and drive performance. Backed by insights from Gallup and B.F. Skinner, this episode is packed with real-life examples and practical tips to make consequences work for you—not against you.

Get ready to embrace consequences as a fun, impactful part of your leadership toolkit!

Rosie Ward Celebrates 4 Years of Podcasting!

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In this anniversary episode, I pause to celebrate four incredible years of Show Up as a Leader—and wow, what a journey it’s been!

From the spark of an idea during the pandemic to reaching 100,000 downloads across 50 countries, I reflect on how this podcast grew into a platform for authentic conversations about leadership, humanity, and the messiness in between.

BONUS! Mark your calendars for December 10th and join me for a special virtual party celebrating this milestone.

Register here to get details and secure your spot - spaces are limited!

Introducing a New Series: Growth on Purpose with Claire Chandler

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Rosie welcomes Claire Chandler to the podcast family with her new series, Growth on Purpose.

Claire, a survivor of both cancer and corporate culture, shares her no-BS approach to leadership and growing businesses with intention.

Expect raw stories (corporate told her to “tone down her walk” — seriously?) and practical tips on how leaders can inspire teams by embracing authenticity.

Claire gives us a sneak peek of her new series, where she’ll dive into how to lead with purpose, stop turnover, and create a culture that thrives.

Tune in and get ready to grow—on purpose.

The New Leadership Playbook with Lyndsay Dowd

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Ready to rethink how you lead?

Rosie hosts Lyndsay Dowd, founder of Heartbeat for Hire, to talk about leading with heart, building a leadership brand, and the messy, beautiful journey of showing up as your most authentic self.

Lyndsay’s career has been anything but linear—from 23 years at IBM to unexpectedly being fired to launching her own leadership consultancy.

It’s a story about resilience, but more importantly, it’s a lesson in how to flip the script when life throws you a curveball.

Leveraging Strengths for a People-First Culture

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Rosie Ward and her friend Nikki Lewallen Gregory flip the script, coming together for a lively, in-person conversation that’s part geek-out, part leadership masterclass. This episode is part of our Courageous Leadership series.

After years of virtual connection, Rosie and Nikki finally meet at CultureCon, and the energy is palpable.

What’s on the table? A deep dive into how leaders can align their teams with the right roles by truly understanding their strengths and talents. It’s not just about job descriptions or checking boxes. Rosie and Nikki unpack practical tools to help you move beyond “business as usual” and create intentional, people-first environments where teams thrive.

Grab a notebook. You’re going to want to take notes on this one!

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