Holding Boundaries

Two leaders in a long-running feud both want the fighting to stop but cannot find their way to peace. Their coach gives them each homework to quiet the ill intent they ascribe to the other, allowing respect to emerge.It’s hard to stop fighting with a person who feels like sour mi ...  Show more

A highly effective leader finds herself in the middle of a terrible mess, not of her own making. When her coach marvels at her ability to stay calm amidst the chaos, she shares a lesson she learned from her dad.Tools and concepts in this episode:“People are doing their best” embo ...  Show more

Do you struggle to set boundaries? Is it awkward or scary for you? Does the other person take it poorly? Learn the secrets to creating and maintaining boundaries in personal relationships and business negotiations. You'll also get to see it in a real-time negotiation simulation. ...  Show more

One woman’s struggle with shyness prompts us to explore the seeming conflict between being shy and being a leader. We offer strategies for overcoming anxieties that may be keeping you from going after your career goals, as well as advice for supporting socially anxious colleagues ...  Show more

This week’s episode is for anyone who struggles to speak up the people who overthink every ask, soften every sentence, or apologise before they’ve even said anything.It unpacks why asking for what you want feels so uncomfortable (especially for women), the psychology behind it, a ...  Show more

In this episode, Emilie Aries, Founder & CEO of Bossed Up, discusses how to take your leadership to the next level. And how to develop communication skills like negotiation and conflict resolution that people need to transition from an individual contributor to a first-time manag ...  Show more