Reality-Based Leadership

Join Cy in her interview with the amazing Dr. Laura, an Industrial/Organizational and Career Psychologist who has over 20+ years experience in the field. She is also a keynote speaker, thought leader, author and hosts her own podcast Where Work Meets Life. In this episode, they discuss how to lead your team effectively and efficiently while working remote. How to create a workplace, that supports people's mental well being. You can find Dr. Laura's work on her website at DrLaura.live 

Join Cy in her interview with Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy where they discuss his transition from being a boutique hotelier for 24yrs to opening up the first midlife wisdom school in Baja, Mexico. Listen as he talks about what the school has to offer and what it means to say no to the narratives and the limits of past generations. You can learn more about him and his academy at Chipconley.com or by visiting the link above where you can also read his blog.   

Join Cy in her interview with Adrian Koehler, host of The Naked Leadership Podcast where they discuss his transition from pediatric intensive care to running his own consulting company, being comfortable with what you don't know, managing your own needs, narrating your own story, and pushing through sources of fear. Find him on Instagram @adrian.k or his website takenewground.com

Join Cy in her discussion with Tim Davisson, former #1 consultant at Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) as they dive into the reality of imposter syndrome and finding your career path, the importance of inner work and staying present and curious.    Want more? You can find Tim at www.thehigherimpactgroup.com

In this episode, Cy chats with Henry Albrecht, founder of Limeade, an industry-leading SaaS employee well-being company about the lessons he has gleaned from mining the data on the contributors to disease and well-being as well as how he moved beyond the “hustle” culture to create a life well-lived. 

In this episode, Cy is joined by Mike Robbins, an expert in bringing humans together to do great work, to talk about the new leadership competencies of “holding space” “doing your inner work” and “tapping into the genius of the collective”. Discussions range from invitations to gather together to decide how and where we will work together to the fact that leaders can’t lead anyone where they aren’t themselves willing to go emotionally.  Check out Mike and his work at Mike-Robbins.com.

Renee Smith, founder and CEO of A Human Workplace joins Cy on this episode to make the case for LOVE and why it belongs in the workplace.  A great conversation on how to move from fear to love in your leadership.  Check out Renee’s work at www.MakeWorkMoreHuman.com

Do you ever assume that mindfulness is what we do outside of the workplace to try and deal with the stress inside the workplace? That practices like meditation and gratitude are personal and that work is well all about achieving results?  Then join me for a great paradigm-shifting conversation with Eric Holesapple, successful developer and entrepreneur and author of Profit with Presence and hear about how he has used mindfulness to transform his life and business and helps others to do the same.  For more about Eric and his practices visit Livinginthegap.org.

In this episode, Cy Wakeman is joined by Tad Worku, songwriter, singer, Nurse Practitioner, ER / Trauma nurse, and Mission Coach at Inland Empire Health Plan, who not only shares his story of finding the intersection of purpose, gifts, and passion but also provides strategies for keeping the focus on humanity of our patients in order to keep hope alive and love always remaining. AND - at the end - Tad gives us all a special gift - he performs one of his songs live, heart touching and a wonderful example of how Tad has combined his love of service with his award winning musical talents.     Tadworku.com for more information on Tad’s incredible story and his availability to speak and perform at your organization.

Bestselling Author Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins Cy in this episode to offer guidance and practical tools to help us all set boundaries to protect our physical and mental health and to live an empowered and peaceful life. This episode is full of great content as both Cy and Sasha share their personal and professional expertise on how we can overcome burnout and take back control of our time and our life by learning to set clear work-life boundaries.