Coaching Real Leaders

Whether you’re a first-time manager or a high-level executive, we all need some help getting past hurdles and taking our careers to the next level. Executive coach Muriel Wilkins is back March 11 with a new season of the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of real life executive coaching conversations. On this season of Coaching Real Leaders, you’ll listen in on coaching sessions with leaders working through pressing career challenges like: How can I craft my next role to avoid burnout? Should I return to the C-suite? How can I find a new role that makes use of my strengths and brings me happiness? Can I adjust my workload while still making an impact? Muriel helps each leader discover unexpected insights about themselves and actionable steps they can take to move forward. Listen in, learn with them, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

The podcast explores how a new leader handles negative feedback from her team, discussing the challenges and offering insights on staying open to growth opportunities, responding authentically, building trust, understanding team members, and framing negative feedback to move forward.

In this podcast, the host coaches a high-achiever who is questioning her path on the corporate ladder. They discuss burnout, work-life balance, and redefining success beyond promotions. The importance of understanding team members and finding meaning in work is emphasized. Redefining career success and establishing boundaries are also explored.

A lawyer shares his journey of finding meaning and connection in his work. The podcast explores the importance of cumulative experiences, letting go of fear, and finding emotionally exciting work. It discusses the significance of a 'North Star', untapped opportunities, and the need to focus on criteria for clarity in work.

The podcast discusses the challenges and strategies of building stakeholder alignment. It explores the importance of shared urgency, effective problem-solving, and the use of the DiSC model. It also addresses the challenges of working in a matrices organization, managing intensity, and understanding stakeholder needs.

An executive coach helps a guest decide whether to pursue a permanent leadership role after working in an interim position. They discuss the challenges and uncertainties of the decision, explore individual reactions to change, and emphasize the importance of prioritizing physical health and adapting to the long-term nature of a leadership role.

A man seeks to improve his direct communication style after receiving feedback. The conversation explores delivering messages tactfully, especially to senior leaders, highlighting self-reflection and emotional nuances. Listeners learn about 'emotional hijacking' and the art of constructive dialogue. The importance of perspective in communication is emphasized, encouraging personal insights to foster collaboration. The discussion ultimately underscores how effective communication is key to leadership growth and building trust.

In Season 6 of this podcast, executive coach Muriel Wilkins helps leaders navigate career challenges. Topics include making interim roles permanent, career growth limits, and building effective relationships with peers and superiors. Tune in for unexpected insights!

Learn strategies for creating a strong executive presence, avoiding communication pitfalls, being present in the moment, overcoming imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, and saying no.

Candor and compassion at work are more important (and more difficult to cultivate) than ever. On this special bonus episode, host Muriel Wilkins joins the Radical Candor podcast to help answer a listener question: should a manager try to change an employee’s interpersonal behavior? She and Radical Candor’s Amy Sandler and Kim Scott also discuss how to meet the demands of leading in a hybrid environment. You can find more of Radical Candor at radicalcandor.com or you can subscribe on your favorite podcast app.