Executiveland
Episodes
Why Ego Is the New Enterprise Risk with Deborah Borg, EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer, IFF.
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman speaks to Deborah Borg, EVP, Chief People and Culture Officer at IFF. Deborah shares her insights...
Plot Twist: Your Executive Role Just Changed
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman uses the analogy of landing in Paris after expecting a perfect trip to reveal why executive leade...
“The Gap No One Prepares You For: Executive to C-Suite” - Dr. Mitch Stevison, CEO, Frontgrade Technologies | U.S. Army Veteran
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman sits down with Dr. Mitch Stevenson, President and CEO of Frontgrade Technologies, to explore what...
The 3 Types of Negative Executive Energy
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman explores the subtle forms of negative executive energy that quietly undermine trust and performan...
"You Don’t Grow Into Being a Good CEO by Pretending to Be Someone You’re Not" with Kevin Campbell, CEO, Capgemini Insights & Data GBL | CEO, Syniti
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Executiveland, Kevin Campbell, CEO of Insights and Data at Capgemini and former CEO of Syniti, joins Elizabeth Freedman to share th...
How to Deliver Bad News to Your CEO (Without Losing Credibility)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman tackles a high-stakes challenge for senior leaders: rebuilding lost credibility in the C-Suite. S...
Neal Sheorey, CFO of Albemarle Corp: Finance Leadership, Fast Decisions, and Leading Through Change
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CFO Neal Sheorey joins Elizabeth Freedman to share what it really takes to step into the C suite when there is no playbook to follow. As a first time ...
When Smart Executives Can't Get People to Follow
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Followership is often framed as something your direct reports give to you. In this solo episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman challenges that v...
How to Build Executive Presence and Influence with CEOs with TV News Anchor, CEO, Board Member Suzanne Bates
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman reconnects with her former CEO and mentor, Suzanne Bates. Suzanne, founder of Bates Communication...
'Here’s Why That Won’t Work’: The Language That Undermines Executive Trust
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman explores two subtle leadership styles that quietly undermine trust at the senior executive level....
Mark Berthiaume: The Business-First Mindset of Successful CIOs
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Welcome to Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman is joined by Mark Berthiaume, former CIO and Chief Admin Officer at Hanover Insurance....
Build Your Career Before You Need It: How the Best Executives Stay in Control of Their Futures
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Too many smart, capable executives find themselves blindsided when change hits, whether it's a reorg, a new CEO, or a shift in market strategy. S...
When Bad Teams Happen to Great Leaders: Why Smart Executive Teams Underperform
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strong leadership teams do not happen by accident. In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman focuses on why even smart, experienced senior ...
Robert Clarkson, Former CRO Americas at Stripe: Why Empathy and Co-Creation Win
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Clarkson, former Chief Revenue Officer (Americas) at Stripe, joins Elizabeth Freedman to unpack what it really means to lead revenue at scale. ...
Executive Reinvention with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, founder of the Reinvention Academy and seasoned corporate executive, joins Elizabeth to unpack what it really means to reinven...
Elevate Your Executive Image with Dressing Well CEO Mary Lou Andre
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Lou Andre, founder and CEO of Dressing Well, joins Elizabeth to explore the often-overlooked power of executive image. Drawing from decades of ex...
The Strategic CIO: Kevin Dushney on Leading as a True C-Suite Partner
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone says they want IT to be strategic. But what happens when the business doesn’t know what it actually needs and the CIO can’t get in the ro...
The Executive Advantage: Influence That Actually Works at the Top
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Influence is the #1 topic that comes up in the coaching room, and not just for aspiring leaders. Even experienced senior executives often say the same...
Advising the C-Suite: What Really Happens When You Coach CEOs
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Elizabeth Freedman in her conversation with two executive coaching veterans: Margery Myers and Sarah Woods. With decades of experience advis...
The Executive Impact Formula: Master Effortless Executive Influence
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman shares a framework for leaders who want to make 2026 an impactful year for their business. She in...
Mary Draves: Former Dow CSO and Congressional Candidate - Leading with Humanity
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Chief Sustainability Officer of Dow, Mary Draves joins Elizabeth Freedman to reflect on her journey to the top of a Fortune 100 company and the...
Encore: What Nobody Ever Told You About C-Suite Leadership
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this encore release of Executiveland's first episode!In this episode of Executiveland, host Elizabeth Freedman introduces the first chapter...
What I Usually Keep Behind Closed Doors: A Conversation With My Coach
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman steps out of her usual role as interviewer and into the guest seat. She’s joined by her...
What Hurts Your Executive Brand
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman returns with Part 2 of the “Give and Get” Equation. While overgetting can be strategic in mom...
Leading Without Excuses: How CEO David Roberts Drives Focus and Accountability at Verra Mobility
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You need to deliver the message I need to hear - not just what you want to say.” David Roberts, CEO of Verra Mobility, joins Elizabeth Freedman...
The Hidden Trap of Overgiving
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Elizabeth Freedman breaks down a surprising pattern she sees in even the most capable senior leaders - a mismatch in terms of th...
Howard Ungerleider: Why Strong C-Suite Leaders Must Be Willing to Challenge
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Ungerleider, former CFO and President of Dow, joins Elizabeth Freedman on this week’s episode to explore the unwritten playbook of the C-suit...
The Hidden Rules of Talking To Executives
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman returns with a new chapter of the unwritten C-suite playbook: “Do I Really Have to Spell It Out...
On the Right Side of History: Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar on Democratizing AI
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Elizabeth Freedman for a candid conversation with Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant, as he shares a behind-the-scenes view of what it truly takes...
What Nobody Ever Told You About C-Suite Leadership
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Executiveland, host Elizabeth Freedman introduces the first chapter of the unwritten C-suite playbook titled, ‘I Thought This Was...
Welcome to Executiveland: The Unwritten Playbook of the C-Suite
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this welcome episode of Executiveland, host Elizabeth Freedman introduces the podcast and what listeners can expect. With over two decades of exper...