Leadership Powered by Common Sense Leadership Science Creates Lasting Impact | Ep 26-452
Jan 6, 2026
In this engaging conversation, Margaret Moore (Coach Meg), a leadership and health coaching expert, shares insights from her diverse background in biotech and coaching. She discusses the blend of science and art in leadership, emphasizing emotional intelligence and the significance of psychological safety for fostering learning. Margaret explores concepts like servant leadership, autonomy, and the importance of flexibility in both thought and emotion. Her practical model aims to empower leaders to cultivate successors and create a lasting impact on their organizations.
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From Biotech Exec To Coaching Founder
- Margaret Moore moved from biotech executive roles into founding multiple coaching organizations over 25 years.
- She translated scientific research into coaching and built institutions like the Institute of Coaching and the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches.
Translate Science Into Leadership Practice
- Leaders benefit when coaching and leadership draw on scientific research rather than intuition alone.
- Margaret Moore reads journals and translates empirical findings into practical leadership frameworks.
Mind As Mixable Elements
- Moore frames the mind as a set of elemental structures that mix to create complex behavior.
- Understanding those fundamentals lets leaders mix and match approaches for different situations.
