We have talked about leading with Purpose, but in today’s episode, we discuss Leadership being your purpose. Why and how do you step into Leadership? In this episode, we have a captivating conversation with Paul Conteh as he talks about leadership opportunities in his life and how he has raised his hand to serve as a leader. Getting out of your comfort zone and leading anyway. Paul has a unique background in his childhood. he was captured and was made a child s...

We have all heard of EQ or Emotional Intelligence. What does it look like in action? In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Kelly Mercer as she talks about the power of using emotional intelligence as she navigated a significant healthcare experience. Kelly is driven by intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving, she views each day as an opportunity to make a difference. In 21 years with a Fortune 50 company and currently with a leading CRO, she has had the...

Are you in Pursuit of it All? In this episode we have a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer Gerlock. She is a Blogger and Marketer. Her online work has lead her to collaborate with brands like Coca-Cola, Sleep Number, Invisalign, Saucony, Flat-Out Bread, Ritz Carlton, Great Wolf Lodge and Hallmark, among others. When you are in pursuit of everything, what happens when you get everything except the thing that matters most to you? We chat with Jennifer about her experience of career ac...

With great responsibility comes a great opportunity to be a good steward of your internal and external resources. In this episode, we explore the concept of Stewardship with Kelly McElroy. This episode is engaging and challenging as we consider how we can use stewardship to benefit those who follow us and those we serve. Our guest shares her vast experience and expertise in being a leader who lets the value of stewardship guide her actions. Kelly is an essential member of the Creati...

What does love have to do with it? Everything if you are a leader. In this episode, we explore the concept of Leadership Love with Jennifer Flowers. This podcast episode will help you get your heart right. Our guest Jennifer Flowers shares some thought-provoking ideas about showing love to the people you lead. Jennifer Flowers is a business owner, community advocate, and awesome leader. She has several years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. In t...

This podcast episode will help you get your mind right. Our guest Cindy Whitmore shares some interesting ideas on transformation. I am still thinking about what she shares about stepping into transforming and being willing to have the discipline to transform. Cindy is a respected leader, entrepreneur, and executive coach successfully impacting leaders in career advancement and profitability. With over 25 years of experience training, teaching, doing behavioral research, and working abroad, s...

What sets you apart as a leader? What is the thing about you that when applied at the right time gives you an advantage - That is your leadership edge. In this episode, Rick Albee shares his vast experience in leadership and leadership development. Rick's career spans more than 40 years and includes significant experience as a coach, organizational development professional, and human resources leader at various companies. Tune in for insights on how to identify and sharpen your leadershi...

In this episode, Coaches3 welcomes Cassia Carr to the podcast to share her insights about having difficult conversations. Cassia Carr is a civically-minded wife, mom, attorney, and amateur opera singer! Born and raised in Tulsa, OK, Cassia studied business and Spanish at local colleges - Tulsa Community College and Oral Roberts University. She began her career as a District Sales Leader at PepsiCo, leading a team of 25 salespersons in the Frito-Lay division. Later, she att...

In this episode, Coaches3 welcomes Mary Kaye Bennett to the podcast to share her perspective on Power. Mary Kaye Bennett is an auto claims consultant for a major insurance and financial services organization. She currently lives in Bloomington. She has been an auto claims rep, and an HR rep, and has moved up the leadership ranks living in various cities. She is a great leader. She grew up in West Virginia (like Debby). An important thing to know is that she has been...

Get Ready for an intriguing beginning to Season 7! In this episode, Coaches3 hosts themselves in the first podcast of this season. JoAnn will lead the conversation about the challenges leaders are facing in 2024, This year is proving to be a year where many leaders are dealing with the ripple effect of the past few years, the pandemic, return to work, great resignation, AI, social and emotional skill deterioration, and constant change. Listen in as JoAnn, Debby, and Kevin share their persp...

Get your pencil and paper ready! In this episode, our guest Amy Archer shares her recipe for creating a culture where people want to stay and grow. Amy is a Senior Vice President with Property/Casualty Insurance Experience and complex legal expertise. She shares her real-world victories and bloopers to help us understand what it takes to build a strong engaging and safe workplace culture. Her humor is only surpassed by her intellect. I know I say this all the time but ... this IS a don't m...

We hope you are curious about this episode... Please listen in on this episode as we discuss being curious with Susan Jordan. Susan Jordan is a professional leadership and career coach who brings value and insight to mid-career professionals seeking to enhance their job performance and achieve their aspirations. Before coaching, Susan served for 20+ years as a finance executive in the sports, entertainment, venue management, and hospitality industries. In this episode, S...

We invite you to listen in on this episode as we discuss the word Awakening. Our guest John Broschak shares his personal journey in being a leader and becoming a coach. John is a seasoned Energy Industry Senior Leader having served as a Fortune 500 Executive, Nuclear Submarine Officer, Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, and Senior Nuclear Reactor Operator, among my many roles, and known for his desire and ability to take on the toughest and most challenging a...

In this episode Krishna Wall, Agency Field Specialist Manager shares some serious wisdom related to the word - Discovery. This episode is easy listening as Krishna talks about the power of coaching and discovery. As you listen you will hear how leaders can use coaching as a practical leadership style versus coaching being just another activity. She practices and teaches coaching as a way to solve hard problems. We hope you enjoy this episode. Contact Information: (24) Krishna Wall | Lin...

Have you ever struggled? Have ever gotten stronger after you came through your struggle? If you answered yes or no to either of those questions then check out this podcast episode. In this episode, Ayn Grubb shares her insights and approaches to helping people understand that learning is in the struggle. Ayn is a long-time practitioner of education. She has taught for several years in public school systems, facilitated learning for teachers, and is currently leading a curriculum effort in h...

What is emotional intelligence? There are many definitions but our guest Timothy Smith shares what he believes "It's about accessing emotional information and then working with that emotional information to be more effective." In this episode, Timothy Smith who is an experienced coach shares his insight on emotional intelligence from his personal journey and insight gained from working with his clients. Join us as our guest Timothy Smith talks about the concept of emotional intellig...

How are you using your strengths? During this episode, our guest Carol deLaski shares her insights and experiences on how we can understand our strengths, own our strengths, and use them to move forward personally and professionally. Carol deLaski (PCC) is a professional certified coach, speaker, and author whose expertise is developing the strengths of businesses and individuals. In her private practice, Clear Choices Coaching, Carol provides strengths-based leadership tr...

This episode features David Burkus. He is the bestselling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. In this lively discussion with David, we talk about the importance of u...

In this episode JoAnn, Debby, and Kevin share their thoughts on being reflective and using reflection in coaching. In this podcast we decided to be our own guest just like when we started. In our conversation we talk about our definitions of reflection and how we use reflection when coaching others. We share some practical ways to be more reflective and how to incorporate time for reflection in our busy schedules. We invite you to invest a few minutes in listening to this podcast and we ...

Prepare to be refreshed and inspired! In this episode we discuss the concept of wholeheartedness with our guest Kat Middleton. Kat is an Empowerment Coach who is passionate about her work and advocates for authentic wholehearted living both personally and professionally. During this episode Kate share her insights about living and leading with wholeheartedness. She helps us understand that managing our energy is essential for us to be effective leaders. We will spend some time t...