All Things Leadership Podcast

Why soft skills matter in leadership: with Thomas Gelmi

Joining us is Thomas Gelmi, a distinguished executive coach and facilitator known for his insightful approach to leadership development. Thomas has worked with leaders across diverse cultures and industries, emphasizing the human aspects that truly amplify leadership impact.
In this episode, we'll uncover why soft skills matter in leadership, why leadership development goes beyond just acquiring skills, and why training alone isn't sufficient for true growth. Thomas will share practical insights on starting your leadership journey from where you are and with what you have.
To learn more about Thomas, visit www.gelmi.com
 

The Leader as a Coach: with Norman Wolfe

In this podcast, Norman Wolfe, CEO of Quantum Leaders, explores coaching's essence and its critical role in leadership.
Coaching, as Norman explains, is a collaborative process that empowers individuals and enhances team dynamics, crucial for achieving organizational goals. He dispels misconceptions about coaching, emphasizing it involves active listening and powerful questioning rather than giving advice.
Norman shares practical strategies to leverage coaching skills in leadership, promoting a culture of growth and innovation. Drawing from his expertise and "The Living Organization® Trilogy," he illustrates how coaching can profoundly transform business dynamics for extraordinary results.
 
 
 
 
 

Living out your leadership legacy with: Amber Carlson-Hays

In this edition of the All Things Leadership Podcast, we're diving deep into Amber Carlson-Hays's wisdom as she unveils key insights from her eBook, Torch!
Join us as we explore central leadership themes, including succession planning, the essence of leadership legacy, the significance of titles in leadership, trust-building, and embracing vulnerability, among a myriad of other engaging topics.
Amber brings her wealth of experience as the President of ARCHway Learning Solutions, an esteemed organization dedicated to adult learning through cutting-edge methodologies such as co-active coaching, motivational strategies, decision-making psychology, and fostering creative self-expression.
Curious to delve deeper into Torch? Head over to www.igniteyourlegacyseries.com for more information.

The value of a personal leadership brand: with Shelmina Abji

In this podcast, my guest, Shelmina Abji, discusses the value of a personal leadership brand based on lessons from her book Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work.
As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina became one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM while raising her two children as a single mother. 
Shelmina is a TEDx speaker, board member, and former vice president at IBM. She led global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenues and served as a key decision-maker in hiring and promoting hundreds of professionals.
To learn more about Shelmina, visit www.shelmina.com
 
 

Building Skills for Leadership Success: with Ditu Kasuyi

Join us in this episode as we delve into the essence of leadership with Ditu Kasuyi, President and CEO of Kasuyi and Associates, LLC, a prominent leadership coaching firm in Richmond, Virginia.
Together, we explore fundamental questions including:
What truly defines leadership?
Are leaders a product of nature or nurture?
Why is it crucial for leaders to disrupt the status quo and drive change?
Listen for valuable insights that can shape your understanding of leadership and empower you to make an impact in today's dynamic world.
 
 

The Resilience Leader: with Russell Harvey

On this episode of the All Things Leadership Podcast,  'The Resilience Coach,' Russell Harvey and I discussed:
VUCA - what it is, and why it is important
What it takes to thrive in a VUCA world
What role does vulnerability play in a VUCA world
The power of the phrase, "I don't know."
We concluded by discussing strengths-based leadership and why it is important to harness your strengths instead of your weaknesses.
To learn more about Russell, visit www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk
 
 

Contemplative Leadership: with Fabrice Desmarescaux

In this podcast, my guest, Fabrice Desmarescaux, shared great insights on Contemplative Leadership. Key takeaways include:
1. Building coherence between our inner wisdom and our actions in the world.
2. Developing greater presence, balance, and clarity about why and how we lead.
3. We don’t only use our head to track performance indicators. We engage our whole self—mind, body, and heart—to tap into our deepest resources.
Fabrice works with CEOs and their teams to help them reach higher levels of performance and consciousness. A former partner at McKinsey & Company, Fabrice raises his clients to new heights of clarity and productivity by focusing on what makes us fundamentally human: the desire to be happy, to connect with others, and to be true to our purpose. 
To learn more about Fabrice, visit: https://www.desmarescaux.com

Transformational Leadership: with Aneace Haddad

With a background spanning several continents and industries, my guest, Aneace Haddad, brings a global perspective, combining leadership models from experts like Jim Collins, Patrick Lencioni, Robert Kegan, and Richard Barrett with real-world, cross-cultural experiences.
Aneace is a McKinsey-certified transformational leadership facilitator with over 1,800 hours of certified coaching, impacting over 300 individual senior leaders and aiding 100 top teams to realize their full potential. His global experience spans 15 diverse industries, including technology, banking, insurance, energy, mining, and manufacturing across 10 countries.
Join us as we explore the concept of transformational leadership. To learn more about Aneace, visit www.aneace.com

Becoming Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of the All Things Leadership podcast! I'm thrilled to have John R Miles as our guest today, and he's here to share some invaluable lessons from his upcoming book, 'Passion Struck.'
John is a podcast host, international keynote speaker, Navy veteran, and accomplished author. Throughout this episode, he delves into mindset and intentionality and shares profound leadership insights drawn from his extensive experience as a Fortune 500 executive.
If you're curious to learn more about John and get a sneak peek into his upcoming book, check out www.passionstruck.com.

All Things Leadership with Bodhi Aldridge - Part 2

In this episode of the All Things Leadership Podcast, I am pleased to be joined by Bodhi Aldridge for part of our conversation, where we discussed Bodhi's take on:
Why leadership is important
3 Keys of leadership
The current landscape of leadership
How to balance leadership
The communication conundrum
The importance of 'sharpening the axe' when it comes to leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Mental Health impacts
To learn more about Bodhi's work, visit: www.bodhialdridge.com