Valentino discusses his background and desire to develop better communication skills. The podcast explores obstacles in reaching executive roles, building trust in inept leaders, effective communication and accountability, and the struggle with tactful communication. It also delves into questioning constructively, managing emotions, owning interpretations, and reflecting on growth and tools for effective communication.

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.

He experienced early success and a fast promotion at his organization, but then things started to shift. Now, there have been leadership changes, and his scope of responsibilities has changed, making him feel like his career is backsliding. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how he can reframe the situation and prioritize what he wants from his career going forward. Further reading: What Great Managers Do How to Handle a Demotion at Work 15 Warning Signs Your Job Isn’t The Right Fit For You How to Figure Out What You Want Next in Your Career

She loves the work she does and has effectively managed her career to gain increased responsibility over time. She’s recently started managing managers for the first time and is struggling to find the right pace to help her organization reach long-term strategic goals, amid some short-term uncertainty. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through setting goals and timelines for the long term. Further reading: How to Manage Managers Get Your Team to Do What It Says It’s Going to Do How to Make Progress on Your Long-Term Career Goals

He’s a mission driven leader who has always found roles where he can help others. He was brought in at a high level at a new organization, but he’s feeling tension and conflict with the organization’s founder. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how to manage himself in this negative work dynamic. Further reading: Founder’s Syndrome Can Take Down a Nonprofit. Here’s How To Avoid It Make Sure Your Work Is Aligned with Your Boss’s Expectations Managing Up

She’s found a career path she truly enjoys, in part because of her ability to take risks and try new things. Now, as her team is reorganized, she has the opportunity to design her next leadership position, but she’s not sure what she needs to ask for in order to be successful. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through reframing what may be holding her back and identifying the priorities she wants to focus on going forward. Further reading: Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Want Using Design Thinking To Become The CEO Of Your Own Career And Drive Career Success How to Create a New Job at Your Current Company How To Ask For What You Need At Work Having the Here’s-What-I-Want Conversation With Your Boss

He leads a team at a large global organization and gets positive feedback on their work. But he’s having trouble leading his team amid conflicting priorities and without direction from his senior leaders. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how he can help his team have organizational impact, with or without more clarity from above. Further reading: When Managing Through Ambiguity, Develop a Clear Vision How To Lead Through Ambiguity 5 Reasons Your Employees Don’t Understand Your Company’s Vision How to Teach Leaders to Navigate Complexity

She’s finally found a leadership role that feels aligned with her personal mission. But in the wake of unexpected company-wide layoffs, she’s struggling with how to plan for her team’s future amid the organizational uncertainty. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how she can motivate and lead her team when so much feels out of their control. Further reading: How to Deal with Layoff Anxiety How to Support Your Remaining Employees After a Layoff After Layoffs, Help Survivors Be More Effective Layoffs Are Harming The Mental Health Of Workers, Making Them Feel Vulnerable And Disposable