Have your emotions ever hijacked your leadership? In this episode of
Bad Boss Confessional, host Beth Fahey talks with Jill Young, EOS expert and creator of Coaching Magic, about three cringe-worthy moments that changed her approach to leadership. From losing her cool with an employee asking for a raise to firing someone who didn’t see it coming, Jill shares how these painful lessons taught her the power of responding thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally. This candid conversation reminds us that even seasoned leaders have moments when they act like a bad boss, and recognizing these moments is where real growth begins.
01:08 Introducing Jill Young
02:18 Reflecting on Leadership Mistakes
05:22 The Importance of Emotional Awareness
08:03 Learning from Reflection
11:30 Responding vs. Reacting
14:00 Stepping into Your Best Self
19:03 The Power of Apology
22:29 Facing Difficult Conversations
26:10 Entering the Love
28:06 Tattoo of Remembrance
30:01 What’s Next for Jill?
About:
Beth Fahey is a leadership coach, Expert EOS Implementer, and co-creator of the How to Be a Great Boss Workshops. With nearly 40 years of hands-on leadership experience, Beth has worn many hats: from working in film and owning a bakery to leading a national trade association.
Now, as the host of The Bad Boss Confessional, she shares candid stories about the challenges of leadership, mistakes made, lessons learned, and the path to becoming the kind of boss your team actually wants to follow. Through humor, honesty, and heart, Beth is on a mission to help leaders grow, one confession at a time.
Show Links
For more information about Beth Fahey follow the links below.
Website:
www.eosworldwide.com/beth-fahey
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/BethFaheyEOS
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/bethfaheyeos/
TikTok:
www.tiktok.com/@bethfaheyeos
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/bethfahey/
Bad Boss Confessional YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@badbossconfessional
Beth's Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@bethfaheyeos
Guest Links
Website:
www.jillyoung.com
Email:
jill@jillyoung.com
Thanks to our Sponsors
A big thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this episode possible:
- Titus Talent – Helping organizations make the best hiring decisions with performance-based talent strategies.
- Strety – Empowering teams through strategic planning and performance management tools built for modern workforces.
