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In this episode host Rana DeBoer shares actionable insights to help you elevate your leadership game.

Rana sheds light on the intent, influence, and impact formula that leaders can use to drive greater results and outperformance within their teams and organizations.

She emphasizes the importance of being purpose-driven, energy-fueled, action-orientated, and knowledge-hungry—components of her "peak leadership" approach grounded in over 25 years of coaching experience.

Listeners will learn practical tips like setting clear intentions before meetings and conversations, understanding their unique influence, and consistently checking for impactful results in leadership interactions.

Don't miss this episode for an enriching leadership coaching experience that prepares you for future-ready organizational culture.

Balancing Accountability and Compassion in Leadership with Jeff Fortner

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Jeff Fortner, Clinical and HR Director at Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants, joins host Rosie Ward to discuss the power of living authentically and leading with vulnerability. Jeff, coming from a multicultural, multinational family with five kids, three of whom are adopted, shares his heartwarming journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Rosie emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the need for leaders to humanize themselves through difficult conversations.

In this episode, Jeff delves into his self-limiting story of transitioning into a new role in healthcare without a clinical background, highlighting how he overcame challenges by seeking feedback and understanding from his team.

Jeff shares practical advice on transparency and the significance of face-to-face contact with employees. He stresses the need to provide different avenues for team feedback and the importance of circling back to it, ensuring intentional action is taken.

The episode wraps up with candid insights and heartfelt experiences from Jeff, underscoring the key takeaway that showing up as a decent human being is foundational to effective leadership.

Rosie in My Pocket: Kintsugi

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In this episode, Rosie Ward emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Rosie reflects on the beauty of allowing one's flaws and scars to be visible rather than hiding them in pursuit of unattainable perfection. Through small doses of learning and inspiration, Rosie challenges listeners to leverage their imperfections to show up as the best version of themselves in the world.

Rosie in My Pocket: Permission to be New

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In this episode, Rosie Ward explores the often-overlooked courage of being new. She unravels the undue pressures individuals place on themselves to excel instantly in new roles or skills. Through compelling anecdotes and actionable advice, she educates on the necessity of embracing imperfections when setting boundaries, clear expectations, or engaging in growth-focused feedback discussions.

Rosie in My Pocket: When Others Deflect Growth Feedback

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In this episode, Dr. Rosie Ward tackles the challenge of dealing with defensive reactions to growth feedback. Rosie emphasizes the importance of learning to constructively receive difficult feedback, a skill she deems vital for successful leadership and personal development. Rosie's own experiences become the focal point, offering listeners actionable steps for cultivating a culture that embraces challenging feedback. Utilizing anecdotes from her professional practice and parenting, Rosie effectively dismantles the barriers to growth, inspiring her audience to transform feedback into a catalyst for letting their "sparkle shine.”

Embracing Authentic Leadership

Embracing Authentic Leadership with Chris Allaire

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Chris Allaire doesn't just preach authentic leadership; he lives it, saying we must stay authentic in leadership, especially when times get tough. In the latest episode of Show Up as a Leader, the CEO of Averity, a trailblazing technology staffing company, captures the essence of what it means to be true to oneself while steering a successful business. Host Rosie Ward delves deep into Chris's principles during tough times, unearthing strategies for fostering a positive culture and building resilience in the face of adversity. In a relatable and engaging dialogue, Chris reaffirms the importance of aligning one's actions with core principles and maintaining a strong sense of "why" through all of the business ebbs and flows.

The Power of Storytelling

The Power of Storytelling with Kimberly Spencer

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Kimberly Spencer, an acclaimed high-performance coach and speaker, joins Rosie Ward on "Show Up as a Leader" to unpack the compelling role of storytelling in personal growth and organizational culture. She reflects on her journey and illustrates the impact of 'plagiarized programming'—the stories we adopt from our past—on our behaviors and identities. Rosie and Kimberly stress the importance of aligning personal values with those of the organization and the transformative effect this can have on workplace environments. They address the challenge of self-limiting beliefs and the necessity of aligning people with roles that ignite their potential.

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How Culture Shapes Business Success with Jaime Taets

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Jaime Taets firmly believes that a company's culture is not just one piece of the strategic puzzle but the critical framework required for building a successful business. In this episode of "How Culture Shapes Business Success," Jaime and Rosie engage in a fun and insightful conversation about the critical role of culture. They discuss how to look at it from a big-picture perspective and break it down into simple, tangible actions anyone can take. Whether you are a formal or informal leader, they provide tips on how developing your influential power can ignite your team's performance.

Lead Different Podcast: Premier Episode

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My dear friend, Dan Dominguez, recently launched his Lead Different Podcast. So when he asked me to be his first guest to launch it, of course I said, “WHY Not!” He has been an avid supporter of our work and is so gracious about the transformative impact our Courageous Leadership Program had on him. We...

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