Entrepreneur Conundrum

Seasons Leadership: Building Better Leaders with Susan Ireland

Jul 22, 2024

36:05

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Key Questions:

Virginia Purnell (00:50) How did you end up where you are today?

(04:52) Do you guys do group coaching with that then?

(08:54) So how do you get in front of those people?

(09:41) Are you on LinkedIn then? Do you guys do posting on there and stuff like that

(11:00) So why do you feel like leadership is so important? Is it more than just the shadow or the light aspect?

(18:30) What are some big goals that you guys have in the next year or two?

(19:39) So how would your reach affect your business?

(20:34) So how many people are in your, typically, are in your groups that when you do your group coaching?

(21:28) Yeah. But What do you feel like is your number one roadblock with growing your visibility, your reach?

(24:06) What would be some actionable advice that you can share with us that we can implement immediately.

(25:08) Do you help people set that up or like, develop it if they don't have it?

(27:41) What's the best advice that you have ever given somebody?

(35:21) Is there something that we haven't touched on that you did want to talk about?

(35:32) Where can we go to learn more about you and what you do?

Episode Summary: In this episode of Entrepreneur Conundrum, host Virginia Purnell speaks with Susan Ireland, a leadership powerhouse with over 30 years of experience at Boeing and co-founder of Seasons Leadership. Susan shares her journey from her extensive career at Boeing to her current role in empowering business leaders through coaching and consulting. Alongside her partner, Debbie Collard, Susan is dedicated to addressing gaps in leadership quality and making leadership education accessible through their company, Seasons Leadership. They offer one-on-one coaching, business consulting, training, and a free bi-weekly podcast and blog.

Key Topics Discussed:

Susan's career journey and her transition from Boeing to leadership coaching.
The founding of Seasons Leadership and its mission to enhance leadership quality.
The importance of leadership in creating positive work environments and cultures.
How leadership extends beyond positional titles to influence various areas of life.
Strategies for improving visibility and reach for leadership initiatives.
The significance of implementing a structured leadership and management system.
Practical advice for entrepreneurs and business owners on leadership and self-care.

Actionable Advice:

Start by defining your vision, mission, and values clearly.
Implement a structured leadership and management system to ensure repeatable and disciplined business practices.
Take care of yourself first to be able to lead effectively.
Focus on building a positive and inclusive work culture.
Embrace continuous improvement and progress over perfection.