In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sit down with Therese Miclot, a leadership development consultant and executive coach, for an uplifting conversation about the everyday impact of strong, compassionate leadership. Therese shares her favorite quote, “Better leaders impact real lives,” and the deeply personal story behind it—her mother’s struggles with poor management after the unexpected loss of Therese's father. This commitment to helping others experience better leadership propelled Therese into her vocation of empowering technical leaders to grow beyond their roles as “super doers” into inspiring guides for their teams. We explore practical ways anyone—regardless of title—can change lives, often without even realizing it. Therese’s reflections on deep listening, developing true presence, and shifting our mindset offer actionable wisdom for anyone seeking to lead and connect more meaningfully. Whether you're managing a team or simply wanting to make a better impact on those around you, Therese's insights will inspire you to see leadership as an everyday practice that truly shapes lives beyond the workplace.

Connect With Therese Miclot

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresemiclot/

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:34 Therese’s Leadership Journey
00:52 Sharing a Personal Tragedy
01:49 How Bad Leadership Impacts Home
02:04 Defining Life-Changing Leadership
02:45 Discovering Leadership’s Skillset
03:43 Leadership Beyond the Workplace
04:08 What It Means to Change Lives
05:14 Is Therese a Leader?
06:07 Leaders Affect Lives—For Better Or Worse
07:00 Realizing Unexpected Impact
08:08 The Ripple Effect of Leadership
09:06 Leaders Who Inspire From Afar
10:14 Recognizing Our Influence
11:28 Finding Motivation Beyond Ourselves
12:05 Seeing Ourselves as Others Do
12:31 The Importance of Listening
13:12 Building the Skill of Deep Listening
14:22 Listening to Understand, Not Respond
15:15 How Listening Makes Others Feel
16:05 Reflecting on True Listening
16:27 The Power of Genuine Presence
17:27 What Sets Memorable Leaders Apart
17:43 Shifting From Managing to Changing Lives
18:29 The Mindset Shift of Great Leaders
19:52 Closing Thoughts and Connection
20:09 Where To Find Therese
20:46 Outro and Next Steps