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What role has mentorship played in your leadership journey? In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen sits down with workplace culture expert, speaker, and author Helen Patterson to explore…

What role has mentor…

What role has mentorship played in your leadership journey? In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen sits down with workplace culture expert, speaker, and author Helen Patterson to explore the incredible impact of mentorship—on our careers, our confidence, and the cultures we create. Together, they discuss the differences between mentoring, Coaching, and sponsorship, why mentorship is one of the most powerful tools for developing people and leaders, and how creating a culture of mentorship can create a ripple effect throughout organizations and communities. In this episode, we di…

What makes people trust a leader? Many leaders believe trust is built through expertise, intelligence, or having all the answers. But in reality, trust is often built through something far more powerf…

What makes people tr…

What makes people trust a leader? Many leaders believe trust is built through expertise, intelligence, or having all the answers. But in reality, trust is often built through something far more powerful: emotional safety. In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen Harcourt explores why the most trusted leaders create environments where people feel safe to speak up, make mistakes, share ideas, and have honest conversations. She discusses the connection between emotional safety, trust, culture, and performance, and why emotional regulation is one of the most important leadership skills…

In this powerful episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen sits down with speaker, coach, and mindfulness expert Jay Abassi for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, Burnout, emotional int…

In this powerful epi…

In this powerful episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen sits down with speaker, coach, and mindfulness expert Jay Abassi for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, burnout, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to lead with humanity. After the sudden loss of his father in 2014, Jay experienced a profound wake-up call that transformed every area of his life. From burnout, Stress, and feeling disconnected in a high-pressure corporate environment to leading national training programs at Tesla, Jay shares the personal journey that inspired his mission to help leaders thrive…

In this episode, Kristen Harcourt sits down with Amanda Small, VP of People & Culture, to explore how organizations can scale without losing what makes them human. Amanda shares her unique journey…

In this episode, Kri…

In this episode, Kristen Harcourt sits down with Amanda Small, VP of People & Culture, to explore how organizations can scale without losing what makes them human. Amanda shares her unique journey from artist to executive, and how creativity, curiosity, and operational discipline shape strong leadership. They discuss what truly drives a thriving culture—highlighting the power of transparency, trust, and clear communication. If you're navigating Growth, change, or team overwhelm, this episode offers practical insights to help you lead with Clarity and intention. In this episode, you’ll …

In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen sits down with Dr. Ludmila Praslova to explore how neurodiversity can reshape the way we lead, hire, and build workplace cultures. They unpack the …

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In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen sits down with Dr. Ludmila Praslova to explore how neurodiversity can reshape the way we lead, hire, and build workplace cultures. They unpack the concept behind The Canary Code, why traditional hiring practices often miss great talent, and how designing for neurodivergent individuals creates better environments for everyone. This conversation is a powerful reminder that inclusive, human-centered leadership isn’t just the right thing to do—it leads to stronger, more effective organizations. In this episode, you’ll learn: What neurodiv…

In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, host Kristen Harcourt sits down with leadership coach and author Sage Hobbs to explore how leaders can build stronger Relationships and healthier team cult…

In this episode of I…

In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, host Kristen Harcourt sits down with leadership coach and author Sage Hobbs to explore how leaders can build stronger relationships and healthier team cultures through more intentional communication. Sage shares insights from her book Naked Communication and introduces her framework Communication for Connection—a leadership approach centered on compassion, clarity, courage, and curiosity. Together they discuss how leaders can create psychological safety, navigate difficult conversations, and build trust through more thoughtful communication. In th…

Have you ever felt like nothing is technically wrong in your leadership role… and yet it feels heavier than it used to? You’re performing. You’re respected. The results are there. But the comple…

Have you ever felt l…

Have you ever felt like nothing is technically wrong in your leadership role… and yet it feels heavier than it used to? You’re performing. You’re respected. The results are there. But the complexity is harder to hold. The meetings drain you more. Your reactions surprise you. In this solo episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen explores The Leadership Capacity Gap — the space between what your role now requires and what your current internal capacity can sustainably hold. This isn’t about competence. It’s about expansion. You’ll discover: The four types of leadership capacit…

Too many meetings. Too little impact. In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen Harcourt is joined by Rebecca Hinds, organizational behavior expert and author of Your Best Meeting Ever, to …

Too many meetings. T…

Too many meetings. Too little impact. In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen Harcourt is joined by Rebecca Hinds, organizational behavior expert and author of Your Best Meeting Ever, to unpack why meetings feel broken — and how leaders can fix them. Rebecca shares a practical framework for deciding which meetings should exist, how to design meetings that actually drive decisions and alignment, and why collaboration — not busyness — is the real driver of performance. This conversation is a must-listen for leaders, managers, and professionals who want fewer meetings, better c…

In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, host Kristen Harcourt is joined by transformational Travel coach Jill Valentine to explore how travel, service, and self-discovery can become powerful cata…

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In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, host Kristen Harcourt is joined by transformational travel coach Jill Valentine to explore how travel, service, and self-discovery can become powerful catalysts for purpose-driven leadership. Jill shares how stepping outside routine and into meaningful travel experiences creates perspective, expands awareness, and helps leaders reconnect with what truly matters. Together, we discuss why success without purpose can feel empty — and how service, reflection, and self-knowledge lead to more grounded, emotionally intelligent leadership. What you’ll l…

Many leaders think they’re coaching their people — but more often than not, they’re giving advice, solving problems, or jumping in to fix things. While those intentions come from a good place, t…

Many leaders think t…

Many leaders think they’re coaching their people — but more often than not, they’re giving advice, solving problems, or jumping in to fix things. While those intentions come from a good place, they can actually limit your team’s growth, creativity, and accountability. In this solo episode of Inspirational Leadership, I’m diving into the coaching skills every leader needs, but most don’t use — and how you can start applying them right away. You don’t need to be a certified coach to use these skills. You just need to slow down, be curious, and make small, intentional shifts in ho…

Have you ever wondered if you became a leader intentionally or if you stumbled into it one day and never looked back? What if leadership wasn’t about having all the answers, but about learning how t…

Have you ever wonder…

Have you ever wondered if you became a leader intentionally or if you stumbled into it one day and never looked back? What if leadership wasn’t about having all the answers, but about learning how to play again? In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Joel Hilchey about what it really means to lead like a human. In addition to leading the Beanstalk Creative team, Joel maintains a busy schedule as a keynote speaker, creating unforgettable spectacles on stage. He's the father of 3 kids, and he attempts to be a good husband. Joel has authored 4 books (2 of them wit…

What if the biggest gap in leadership isn’t about strategy, but about how leaders see themselves versus how their teams experience them? Even well-intentioned leaders can miss the mark when it comes…

What if the biggest …

What if the biggest gap in leadership isn’t about strategy, but about how leaders see themselves versus how their teams experience them? Even well-intentioned leaders can miss the mark when it comes to empathy, trust, and connection. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Tanveer Naseer about his unconventional journey, reflections on leadership, empathy, and purpose. Tanveer is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and award-winning leadership writer. He is also the Founder and CEO of Tanveer Naseer Leadership, a leadership corporate training and consul…