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Introducing a New Series: Growth on Purpose with Claire Chandler

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!

Rhythm and Rest with Chris Johnson

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In this episode, Dr. Chris Johnson opens up about the wake-up call that made her rethink how she balances leadership and life. From juggling personal loss to a demanding career, Chris found herself burnt out—until nature reminded her of a simple truth: rest is power.

Tune in for actionable insights and a practice that will help you slow down and show up more fully—because leadership isn't just about doing, it's about being present.

Leveraging Power Moments

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In this episode, Rana dives into actionable strategies to enhance your leadership impact by leveraging "power moments." Moving beyond mindset, Rana guides leaders on how to take purposeful actions that align human needs with business goals.

Discover how to identify and capitalize on key moments throughout your day that can make a difference in your leadership effectiveness.

Tune in to explore how to elevate your leadership by focusing on what truly matters in both your professional and personal life.

The Importance of Well-Being and Growth in Leadership with Matt Poepsel

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Rosie’s guest Matt Poepsel shares his journey of self-discovery and the importance of personal development in leadership.

He introduces the concept of the three killer B ‘s - being, belonging, and something bigger than oneself - and how organizations often fail to meet these higher order needs.

Matt believes in the importance of embracing a selfless approach to leadership and shares examples of organizations that prioritize employee engagement, well-being, and growth.

Explore the interconnectedness of individual well-being and organizational health, the future of work, and the importance of embracing human-centric approaches.

Courage: Part 2 with Rebecca Johnson, Natalie Johnson and Shontra Powell

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In this episode, Rebecca and Natalie explore the relationship between courage, humility, energy, and connection in the workplace with special guest Shontra Powell.

Shontra shares a personal story about a challenging leadership role where she had to find the courage to admit her mistakes and seek to understand her team. She emphasizes the impact of humility in leadership and the importance of relinquishing control to celebrate different perspectives and approaches.

Rosie in My Pocket: Taking Responsibility for Others’ Outcomes

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In this episode, Rosie challenges listeners to let go of taking responsibility for others' outcomes. She shares that leaders often try to save people or work harder than the individuals themselves, whether in the workplace, parenting, or coaching.

Rosie emphasizes that while leaders should call others to greatness, provide clear expectations, and be supportive, they must let go of attachment to the outcomes. Rosie reminds us that when we let others be responsible for their own success, everyone gets to shine a little brighter.

Re-release: The Power in the Pivot with Andrea Butcher

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Does it feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to achieve your vision, find clarity, and maximize your impact? Andrea Butcher, CEO of HRD and podcast host of Being [at Work], says the solution is to go big picture. In this popular re-released episode, she shares her four-step visioning process and discusses the importance of knowing exactly what you’re working toward. Listen in to hear how to go from reacting to challenges and responding to them instead within the context of your goals.

Rosie in My Pocket: Helping & Fixing vs. Serving

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The impact of our word choices is profound. With years of experience guiding clients and colleagues, Rosie shares her insights into the crucial distinction between helping, fixing, and serving.

Learn why helping can unintentionally position others as weak and fixing can make them feel broken.

Through Rosie's nuanced discussion, leaders will discover how shifting towards a mindset of service allows them to see others—and themselves—as whole and complete.

Challenge yourself when using helping or fixing language by replacing it with words of service. This kind of transformative language can lead to significant changes in how we interact with others, fostering a more empowering and supportive leadership style.

Learn how adopting a service-oriented approach can amplify your leadership impact.