What if the most important leadership decision you’ll make heading into 2026 isn’t about strategy, goals, or productivity—but about where you choose to place your energy?
In this powerful segment from The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen unpack one of the most defining truths of conscious leadership: You are in control of your destiny.
As the conversation unfolds, they explore:
Why conscious leadership begins with personal responsibility
How leaders unknowingly give away their energy through over-responsibility and misalignment
The difference between reacting to life—and choosing where you really want to play
Why 2026 will demand leaders who can step out of autopilot and into authorship
How alignment, choice, and discernment shape not just performance—but fulfillment
This is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reclaim the helm—at work, at home, and in life.
If you’re navigating change, feeling stretched thin, or sensing that the leadership model that got you here won’t carry you forward… this conversation is for you.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
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Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
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As we close out 2025, this special holiday edition of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition, invites you to pause with purpose.
In this short but powerful episode, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen, reflect on the true role of recovery in high performance — especially as we head into what experts are predicting will be an accelerated, high-demand 2026.
Whether you're a CEO, team lead, coach, or athlete — this is your reminder that strategic rest is not a luxury; it’s a leadership necessity.
We unpack:
- The neuroscience of unplugging, rest, and oxytocin
- Why conscious leaders must model permission to pause
- How to guide your teams into meaningful recovery
- Personal reflections on 2025 growth and self-leadership
- Why co-creation is the future of leadership
This isn’t just about downtime — it’s about resourcing up to meet the next season with clarity, creativity, and consciousness.
Let this episode be your invitation to slow down, reflect, and re-enter your leadership role in 2026 with renewed intention.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
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What if the leadership style that got you here… won’t get you through what’s coming next?
In this powerful episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen sit down with Kelly Macdonald Forrest, Head of People, Culture and Leadership at Team Nokia, to unpack why and how leadership will have to adapt fundamentally to meet the level of change as we move into 2026 and beyond.
With over 23 years of global leadership experience across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, Kelly brings a rare 360-degree perspective on what truly drives high performance in complex, fast-changing environments. From rescuing high-risk projects to building cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and empathy, this conversation goes far beyond leadership theory and into what actually works under pressure.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why traditional leadership models are breaking down
The real gap between leadership theory and lived behavior
Why self-awareness is the foundation of adaptability
How emotional intelligence separates effective leaders from reactive ones
Why “this is just my leadership style” no longer works
How AI, disruption, and uncertainty are reshaping leadership expectations
The role of self-leadership in resilience, growth mindset, and performance
Why curiosity, vulnerability, and adaptability are the new leadership edge
This episode is a wake-up call for leaders navigating disruption, burnout, AI acceleration, and cultural change. If you’re serious about building trust, psychological safety, and future-ready teams, this conversation is essential listening.
About Kelly Macdonald-Forrest
With 23 years in global telecoms, Kelly is an engineer-turned-executive who has led high-performing teams across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Working on both the vendor and customer sides, she brings a true 360° view of the industry, plus senior leadership experience spanning HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and major Transformation.
Kelly is known for creating cultures of accountability, innovation, and trust, and for delivering results in some of the world’s most challenging markets. She’s also the go-to leader for rescuing sizeable projects from heavy losses and turning them into strategic wins.
Kelly is a people-first leader who combines empathy, careful listening, clarity and vision,bringing her teams and stakeholders with her, uniting them, driving change, and unlocking performance wherever she leads
Find Kelly Macdonald-Forrest
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-macdonald-forrest-30bb9039
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
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What does it really take to lead in an age of constant disruption, artificial intelligence, and cultural change?
In this powerful episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen sit down with Michael Tremblay, President & CEO of CANARIE and Chair of the Ottawa Hospital Board, to unpack the real foundations of high-trust leadership, culture transformation, and future-ready decision making.
From his eye-opening Microsoft culture experience to leading national innovation initiatives in Canada, Mike shares raw insights on:
Why trust is the ultimate performance multiplier
How to spot real leadership under pressure
What most leaders get wrong about culture and values
How AI is reshaping leadership, decision-making, and organizations
Why the “inner kingdom” (middle leadership) determines whether change actually sticks
The leadership skills required to survive and thrive beyond 2026
You’ll also hear powerful future-focused conversations on:
AI and workforce transformation
Healthcare innovation through network technology
Remote surgery, satellite connectivity, and Canada’s innovation pipeline
Why conscious leadership is no longer optional
If you’re navigating uncertainty, disruption, or rapid technological change—this conversation will fundamentally shift how you think about trust, culture, and leadership in the decade ahead.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
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About Michael Tremblay
Michael Tremblay is President and CEO of CANARIE, the federal partner in Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN), where he leads the vision of building a trusted, globally connected digital research ecosystem. He also serves as Chair of the Board of Governors of The Ottawa Hospital, helping to guide one of Canada’s leading healthcare institutions.
Throughout his career, Michael has held senior leadership positions at the intersection of technology, innovation, and community impact. He previously served as President of Calian’s IT & Cyber Solutions division, CEO of Invest Ottawa, and in executive roles at Microsoft, SAP, and Fujitsu. Across these organizations, he has been recognized for his ability to build teams, foster collaboration, and drive transformation.
Michael is deeply committed to growing leaders from all walks of life. He believes that diverse perspectives and shared values create the strongest foundations for innovation and resilience. His work is guided by three commitments: enabling research and innovation to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness, championing healthcare excellence through governance and community leadership, and building inclusive teams that thrive in a complex world.
Find Michael Tremblay
https://www.linkedin.com/company/canarie/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-t-0150461b/
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
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In this episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition, we sit down with Chris O’Gorman, founder of O’Gorman Consulting, to unpack the real mindset behind conscious leadership, entrepreneurship, and building cultures of trust in uncertain times.
After 25 years in corporate leadership and consulting, Chris shares the raw truth about what it takes to lead with self-awareness, why most leaders aren’t as self-aware as they think, and how high-trust, low-fear cultures are built — not by perfection, but by daily intention.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- Why Chris left corporate to launch his own leadership consulting firm
- The difference between self-leadership and micromanagement
- Power dynamics, imposter syndrome & the psychology of corporate culture
- The 15-minute daily ritual to boost clarity, focus & performance
- Why trust is the #1 currency of future-ready leadership
- How to avoid unconscious leadership in a fast-paced, AI-driven world
Whether you're a coach, executive, team leader or entrepreneur — this conversation will shift how you see yourself and your impact.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
About Chris O’Gorman;
With 25 years as an executive coach, and talent development leader, Chris O’Gorman specializes in empowering leaders and teams to navigate complex, uncertain environments with resilience and purpose. As the founder of O’Gorman Consulting, he leads a focused practice dedicated to delivering practical, impactful solutions that foster thriving organizational cultures.
Prior to founding his consultancy, Chris led Organizational Development at Payments Canada. He designed and executed a talent strategy that engaged employees and built a pipeline of future leaders to support the vision of modernizing Canada’s payments infrastructure—the backbone of the nation’s financial system.
Before Payments Canada, Chris spent 15 years at Nokia Networks, where he held various global leadership roles in talent and organizational development. He developed programs aligning employee growth with business objectives and partnered with client groups on leadership coaching, team development, change management, strategic planning, and execution—delivering measurable results in highly dynamic markets.
Chris has worked with organizations across the high-tech, non-profit, education, and public sectors, providing leadership development, team coaching, and strategic facilitation. His clients include respected organizations such as Harris Computer, CANARIE, OOKLA, Geneva Water Hub, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, PlanetaryX and academic institutions like Telfer and Rotman Schools of Management and Carleton University.
Known for designing practical, lasting solutions, Chris helps build cultures of effectiveness, engagement, and profitability. An Adler-trained coach and a graduate of Carleton University (Honours in Sociology) and Concordia University (Master’s in Human Systems Intervention), he combines deep expertise with a pragmatic approach to leadership and organizational change.
Find Chris O’Gorman;
https://www.ogormanconsulting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-o-gorman-37a09a8/
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
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In this powerful episode of the The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition high-performance leadership coach Susan Hobson reunites with west coast visionary Kav Salh for Part 2 of their visionary conversation about the future of leadership.
Together, they explore why so many high-performing leaders began their journeys in competitive athletics—and why millions of young athletes are struggling silently with pressure, identity, and burnout. You’ll learn how mindset training, emotional agility, and self-leadership can help athletes thrive not only in their sport, but long after they step out of the arena.
This episode uncovers:
- Why Athlete Mindset Training must start early
- How sport shapes leadership identity, resilience & confidence- The mental health crisis hitting youth sport—and how to intervene- What coaches and parents aren’t being trained to support
- Why 80% of Fortune 500 female CEOs were former athletes
- How mindset work becomes the foundation for future leadership
- The legacy-level impact of developing young athletes consciously
Whether you’re raising an athlete, coaching a team, or leading in the corporate world—this episode is a call to elevate how we support the world’s future leaders.
Stay tuned—big things are coming in 2026.
We’re co-creating a transformational coaching for the next generation of athletes and their leaders.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
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About Kav Salh:
Kav Salh is an ICF Certified Leadership Coach and the Founder of Stride Leadership, where he leads a team of coaches and facilitators dedicated to developing high-performing leaders and teams. With more than 12 years of experience in leadership development, Kav specializes in helping executives, emerging leaders, and high-potential performers elevate their capacity, influence, and impact.
Through Stride Leadership, Kav delivers transformative programs that strengthen collaboration, build trust, and accelerate growth. Known for his results-driven and relationship-centered approach, he equips leaders to thrive in high-performance environments while creating meaningful, sustainable change.
Find Kav Salh:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kav-salh
https://www.instagram.com/kav604
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
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In this powerful episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen dive deep into how Human Design, inner child healing, and conscious leadership practices help high performers elevate the way they lead, parent, and show up in the world.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or misaligned, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it.
You’ll learn;
- How Human Design increases self-awareness in leadership - - Why curiosity-driven learning is essential for Generators + Manifesting Generators
- Parenting with self-awareness using your child’s energetic blueprint
- The impact of inner-child wounds on adult leadership behavior
- How low self-awareness creates fear-based leadership + team toxicity
- Breathwork, nervous system regulation, and leadership embodiment
- Why integration—not information—is what drives real transformation
Whether you're a leader, parent, athlete, coach, or on your own personal development journey, this conversation opens a portal of possibility into who you really are—and who you’re becoming.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
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What if the key to next-level leadership isn’t working harder — but aligning with your unique energetic blueprint?
In this powerful episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project, hosts Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen sit down with Maike Gabriela, founder of Soft Power Human Design — a deconditioning expert and human design reader who has guided hundreds of leaders across 50+ countries to reconnect with their authentic purpose and unlock their natural power.
Together, they unpack how Human Design bridges neuroscience, quantum physics, and psychology to help you:
> Understand your unique energy type (Projector, Generator, Manifestor, Manifesting Generator, Reflector)
> Release self-sabotaging patterns and burnout cycles> Lead from alignment — not exhaustion
> Build high-performance teams using energy awareness
> Use your “strategy” to make clear, confident, and intuitive decisions
Maike shares her journey from burnout and self-doubt to building a thriving global practice rooted in purpose and alignment — proving that when you honor your design, success becomes effortless.
🔍 You’ll Learn:
What Human Design really is (and how it goes beyond personality tests)
The 5 energy archetypes explained for leadership and business
Why traditional “hustle” models fail for certain energy types
How to read energy patterns in teams and organizations
The link between self-leadership, energy alignment, and fulfillment
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
About Maike Gabriela;
Founder of Soft Power Human Design, Maike Gabriela is a Human Design Reader and Deconditioning Expert dedicated to helping conscious individuals reconnect with themselves and their true purpose.
Combining her background in psychology with a deep understanding of Human Design, Maike supports people in identifying and releasing self-sabotaging patterns and energetic blockages so they can confidently follow their authentic calling.
Since founding her practice during the 2020 pandemic, Maike has guided hundreds of clients from over 50 countries, helping them overcome feelings of disconnection, low self-worth, and uncertainty. Through her work, she empowers her community to realign their energy, create meaningful change, and show up in the world as their most authentic selves.
Find Maike Gabriela;
https://www.maikegabriela.com/
https://www.instagram.com/getmyhumandesign/
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
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In this powerful episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast, host Susan Hobson sits down with Dr. Ron Stotts—3x bestselling author, PhD in psychology, and transformational guide—to explore what it really means to lead from the inside out.
From elite athletes to Fortune 500 leaders, Ron has spent five decades guiding high performers through deep personal and spiritual transformation. His work bridges neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and leadership development to unlock the highest levels of potential.
We dive into the inner work required to break free from perfectionism, burnout, and fear—and step into purpose, presence, and peak performance.
You’ll Learn:
Why most leaders plateau at mid-level leadership—and how to evolve beyond it
The neuroscience behind rewiring your brain for conscious leadership
How unresolved childhood patterns become adult saboteurs
What the “inner cave” really holds—and why it’s the key to self-actualization
The #1 mindset shift to move from exhaustion to authentic impact
How to use your highest intention as a GPS for lasting legacy
Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, coach, or high achiever looking to expand your leadership, this episode will shift your understanding of success, self-awareness, and what it means to truly lead.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
About Dr. Ron Stotts:
Ron is a 3x bestselling author with a PhD in psychology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. For over 50 years, he's integrated ancient spiritual traditions with cutting-edge neuroscience to guide thousands of entrepreneurs, CEOs, and change-makers into the deepest realms of conscious leadership. His transformational work supports leaders in overcoming inner limitations and realizing their greatest potential.
Find Dr. Ron Stotts;
https://ronstotts.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DrRonStotts
https://www.instagram.com/ronstottsofficial
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ron-stotts-14143236
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNV6D59C3InwlZmpAOVls_g
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
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In this episode of The Leadership Launchpad Legacy Edition, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen go deep on one of the most sabotaging patterns in leadership today: the scarcity mindset vs abundance mindset.
Live from Tracy’s lakeside cottage, this powerful conversation unpacks how scarcity disguises itself as normal in high performance culture—often masquerading as ambition, people-pleasing, or control. Susan and Tracey explore how this mindset manifests in our nervous system, how it unconsciously drives self-doubt and burnout, and why true safety and abundance can only be cultivated from within.
You'll learn:
Why the scarcity mindset is actually stored in your nervous system—not just your thoughts
How unresolved emotional patterns drive leaders to override, force, and fear their way to success
The fastest way to identify if you’re leading from scarcity or abundance (hint: it’s not what you think)
How to build emotional safety, self-trust, and alignment in a rapidly changing world
The role of purpose and legacy in breaking generational cycles of scarcity
This episode is a must-listen for high performers, empathic leaders, and anyone navigating uncertainty in today’s world. You can’t “think” your way out of scarcity—you have to feel your way into a new operating system.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
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In this episode of The Leadership Launchpad Legacy Edition, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen dive into the art of reframing red-flag emotions — those moments of stress, fear, and frustration that flare up under pressure.
As uncertainty rises in Q4, many leaders feel destabilized and reactive. But what if those emotional triggers were actually the keys to deeper self-awareness and growth?
Through real coaching insights and neuroscience-backed tools, Susan and Tracey explore how conscious leaders can reframe red-flag emotions into sources of clarity and empowerment. They unpack how belief systems formed in childhood still shape leadership today — and how curiosity, emotional intelligence, and practice can help leaders regulate, refocus, and lead from presence rather than fear.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to spot and reframe red-flag emotions in real time
Why managing uncertainty starts with self-awareness and curiosity
The neuroscience of emotional triggers and belief systems
A 4-step framework to regulate stress and re-center your mindset
How to lead with authenticity and emotional intelligence under pressure
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
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In this episode of the Leadership Launchpad Legacy Edition, we’re diving deep into what it truly takes to lead — and live — with purpose and power during times of disruption.
Q4 pressure. Career uncertainty. Organizational change. If your people are feeling it, you’re not alone.
Join Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen as they unpack how resilient leadership begins with self-leadership — and how conscious leaders can rise above the storm to anchor their teams with clarity, courage, and emotional intelligence.
What You’ll Learn:
What real leadership during uncertainty looks like today
How to build resilient leadership mindsets that outlast disruption
Why most high performers unravel in change — and how to rewire for clarity
How early belief systems shape emotional responses to uncertainty
Why self-leadership is the non-negotiable skill of 2025
How to coach your team through fear, change, and internal misalignment
A practical roadmap to rediscover purpose and lead authentically
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
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90% of OKRs fail. But not because the framework is broken — it’s because most leaders use it wrong.
In this episode of the Leadership Launchpad Legacy Edition, we sat down with Philipp Schett — former Strategy Lead at Meta and Founder of Wave Nine, — to uncover the real reasons Objective Key Results (OKRs) don’t deliver results and what conscious leaders do differently to make them work.
💡 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
If you’ve ever wondered why OKRs vs KPIs feel like a mystery or why OKRs aren’t transforming your organization as promised, this conversation is your blueprint for success.
Why 90% of OKRs fail in organizations worldwide
How conscious leaders turn OKRs into a culture-shaping force
The key differences between OKRs vs KPIs and why it matters
How to avoid “OKR washing” and set goals that inspire action
Why transparency and co-creation beat top-down goal setting
How to measure behavior and impact — not just numbers
Proven practices to roll out OKRs across large, complex organizations
The generational shift demanding new leadership styles
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
About Philipp Schett
Philipp Schett is one of the world's leading OKR (Objectives and Key Results) experts who has built Wave Nine, the fastest-growing OKR consultancy globally. With extensive experience as a Director at a major telecommunications and strategy consultancy, followed by roles at Meta and T-Mobile, Philipp specializes in the intersection of prioritization, communication, and process improvement.
Unlike competitors who merely rewrite goals or sell certifications, Wave Nine focuses on enabling the true value of OKRs through implementing robust processes and structures for organizations ranging from 400-person non-profits to Fortune 10 enterprises with 150,000+ employees. After 250+ implementations for clients like ABB, Renault Group, Norwegian Cruise Line, and various banks, Philipp has developed a pragmatic, results-driven approach that transforms how organizations execute their strategies.
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Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
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Conscious Leadership Starts Here: Step to the Helm of Self-Leadership
What happens when you put self-leadership first? You unlock the capacity to build trust, influence, and impact. In this episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen sit down with Kav Salh, founder of Stride Leadership, to explore how self-leadership turns values into real results.
Kav shares his journey of loss, resilience, and discovery — and how leading himself first became the foundation for building authentic trust, influence, and impact.
🔍 In this conversation, you’ll learn:
Why self-leadership is the root of conscious leadership
How values drive trust and influence in teams
Practical tools to expand capacity and resilience
Why authentic leaders must align identity with action
This isn’t about managing tasks — it’s about leading people, starting with yourself.
🌐 Book a FREE consultation with us:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
About Kav Salh:
Kav Salh is an ICF Certified Leadership Coach and the Founder of Stride Leadership, where he leads a team of coaches and facilitators dedicated to developing high-performing leaders and teams. With more than 12 years of experience in leadership development, Kav specializes in helping executives, emerging leaders, and high-potential performers elevate their capacity, influence, and impact.
Through Stride Leadership, Kav delivers transformative programs that strengthen collaboration, build trust, and accelerate growth. Known for his results-driven and relationship-centered approach, he equips leaders to thrive in high-performance environments while creating meaningful, sustainable change.
Connect with Kav Salh
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
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Leadership isn’t about titles or tactics—it’s about trust. Without it, influence fades and culture collapses. With it, teams step up, lean in, and bring their best / whole selves to work.
In this episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen sit down with veteran Coach Dan Tochini, who has spent four decades helping leaders dismantle comfort zones, face hard truths, and build trust-rich cultures that actually work.
From his early struggles and personal transformation to guiding Fortune 500 execs and grassroots teams, Dan shares what conscious leadership looks like in real life—the paradoxes, the language, and the daily practices that separate leaders people follow from leaders people fear.
🔍 What you’ll hear in this conversation:
Trust as the real foundation of culture
Why awareness comes before intelligent choice
The paradoxes every leader must balance: frankness vs. tact, empathy vs. enforcement
How language shapes leadership and culture
Why “hugging the cactus” is the key to growth
This isn’t theory—it’s the human work of leadership.
🌐 Begin your conscious leadership journey today:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Dan Tochini at the following links:
https://takenewground.com/#team
https://www.instagram.com/dan_tocchini
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantocchini/
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/
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Why does change feel so overwhelming for leaders—and why do some thrive while others burn out? In this timely episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen reveal why grounded leadership is the missing link for navigating today’s intensity.
From workplace disruption and Q4 pressure to the rising demands on conscious leaders, they unpack how presence, recovery, and emotional regulation unlock clarity, creativity, and influence—even in uncertain times.
🔍 In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why intensity triggers stress and reactive leadership patterns
The overlooked power of grounded leadership in high-stakes moments
Practical ways to slow down, reset, and expand your capacity
How to role-model resilience and stability for your teams
Why grounded leaders outperform in uncertainty and change
⚡ If you’re serious about conscious leadership, resilience, and thriving in disruption, this conversation will shift how you show up.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/
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How do we break free from old programming and step into conscious leadership?
In this episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, hosts Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen are joined by TedX speaker and best selling author Matt Zemon, who shares why he believes that psychedelics are catalysts, not cures; opening the door to healing trauma, quieting shame and guilt, unlocking creativity, curiosity, courage, empowerment, adaptability and remembering our interconnectedness.
We explore how integration and neuroplasticity create lasting change, why most leadership training fails without depth, and how leaders can adapt in an era of AI and disruption.
From challenging workaholism and striving to embracing presence, balance, and wholeness, this conversation explores how conscious leadership expands our awareness, and helps us live fulfilling lives by catalyzing our potential.
✨ If you’re a high achiever, entrepreneur, or corporate leader seeking to lead with clarity and alignment, this dialogue is for you.
Watch our previous discussion with Matt -
Maximizing Impact with Richard Schwartz, Wesley Eugene, Zach Mercurio, Matt Zemon, and David Irvine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPXX_2XAT8g&feature=youtu.be
The SHOCKING Truth About Psychedelics for Everyone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6090H5BNbA
👇 LET’S GO DEEPER:
🔗 Book a free 30-minute consult: https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Matt Zemon, Best-selling author and public speaker at the following links -
https://mattzemon.com/
Find his latest TED Talk - Psychedelics are catalysts, not cures with over 1million views - https://youtu.be/I97hjy2ezT8?si=qFdZk3DfmST_KyI-
Matt Zemon’s Books: https://mattzemon.com/matts-books/
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/
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Why is conscious leadership the future of work? In this episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, we reflect on a powerful summer of co-creation and look ahead to the evolution of our mission—doubling down on conscious leadership for fall 2025 and beyond.
Join hosts Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen as they explore how presence, emotional intelligence, and deep adaptability are reshaping leadership in the age of AI, workplace disruption, and generational change. If you’re ready to move beyond traditional leadership models and step into your most empowered, responsive self—this episode is for you.
💡 We’ll unpack:
Why conscious leadership is the future of work
How to lead with presence, not autopilot
What high-performing teams need in today’s unpredictable environment
The science of reactivity vs. self-awareness in leadership
Why co-creation, feedback, and trust are non-negotiable now
🎯 Whether you're a corporate leader, executive coach, or transformation-driven entrepreneur, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to lead differently—and thrive through disruption.
👇 LET’S GO DEEPER: 🔗 Book a free 30-minute consult: https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/
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Self leadership isn’t just a leadership trend—it’s the essential foundation for sustainable success, fulfillment, and authentic impact. In this deeply personal episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, Susan Hobson turns the mic toward Tracey Allen, a high-performing executive turned conscious leader, to unpack the real meaning and power of leading from within.
Together, they explore how self leadership—the practice of self-awareness, self-responsibility, and emotional regulation—is the missing link in most traditional leadership models. Tracey shares how her transformation began not with a strategy deck, but with stillness, introspection, and clarity around her values, purpose, and legacy.
This conversation reveals how leading yourself first unlocks a ripple effect of psychological safety, authenticity, trust, and engagement throughout teams and organizations. It’s a must-watch for high achievers, corporate leaders, and anyone feeling stuck in the external hustle, disconnected from their own power.
Whether you’re a CEO, people manager, or growth-minded professional, this episode will challenge your perspective and inspire you to reclaim your energy, alignment, and impact through self leadership.
What to Expect:
A clear definition of self leadership and why it matters now more than ever.
Real-life insights on transitioning from overachieving to inner alignment.
Tools to build emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and internal resilience.
How conscious leadership begins by leading from within.
Ready to stop striving and start thriving? Watch now, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this conversation with fellow leaders ready to change the game.
If you want to elevate your leadership skills, book your FREE consultation today:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/
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Why does receiving negative feedback feel so personal—especially for high achievers? In this powerful episode of the Leadership Launchpad, we break down the neuroscience behind why feedback can trigger emotional shutdowns, and how to rewire your mindset to use it as fuel for your growth.
Whether you're a corporate leader, athlete, or ambitious professional, learning how to receive feedback without spiralling is the key to becoming a conscious, resilient, high performer.
🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why receiving negative feedback triggers fixed mindset patterns
How high achievers unconsciously block feedback—and how to change that
The science of mindset: fixed mindset vs. growth mindset
How to shift into curiosity and openness during feedback conversations
The emotional intelligence strategies that help you stay grounded and responsive
Why feedback is your most underused performance accelerator
⚡ If you’re serious about growth, leadership, or becoming your next-level self, this conversation is your roadmap.
🌐 If you want to elevate your leadership skills, book your FREE consultation today:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/
Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana
License code: GNM1DDFOSCISSWRB