Inspirational Leadership for People Managers, Executives & HR Leaders
Episodes
Scaling Culture Without Losing Humanity with Amanda Small
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristen Harcourt sits down with Amanda Small, VP of People & Culture, to explore how organizations can scale without losing what ...
Rethinking Leadership & Neuroinclusion with Dr. Ludmila Praslova
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen sits down with Dr. Ludmila Praslova to explore how neurodiversity can reshape the way we lead, hi...
Communication for Connection: How Leaders Build Trust Through Courage and Curiosity with Sage Hobbs
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, host Kristen Harcourt sits down with leadership coach and author Sage Hobbs to explore how leaders can bu...
The Leadership Capacity Gap
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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’r...
How to Make Meetings Work (and Why Most Fail) with Rebecca Hinds
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Too many meetings. Too little impact. In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen Harcourt is joined by Rebecca Hinds, organizational behavio...
Travel as a Catalyst for Purpose and Leadership with Jill Valentine
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, host Kristen Harcourt is joined by transformational travel coach Jill Valentine to explore how travel, se...
Coaching Skills Every Leader Needs (But Most Don’t Use)
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Accidental to Intentional: Leading with Curiosity, Courage & Fun with Joel Hilchey
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
Closing the Leadership Gap with Tanveer Naseer
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-i...
Burnout to Purpose: A New Way to Lead with Martina Kelades
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you hiding behind perfectionism, afraid to show your true self? What would happen if you gave yourself permission to slow down, unplug, and embrac...
The Courage to Accept Yourself
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Inspirational Leadership, I’m diving into one of the most powerful—and often most challenging—aspects of personal and pr...
Modern HR: Where Humanity Meets High Performance with Joey Walters
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to lead with heart? What does it take to lead with empathy, intention, and impact? Can HR drive business results and create d...
The Quiet Discipline of Self-Leadership
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into a foundational yet often overlooked concept: self-leadership - and more specifically, the quiet disciplin...
Workhuman 2025: AI Meets Human-Centered Leadership
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you attend Workhuman Live 2025? The conference’s theme this year put the spotlight on the fusion of AI and human intelligence. At its core, the ...
Lead with Laughter: Why Humor Is a Leadership Superpower with Michael Kerr
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that great leadership isn't about putting on a professional mask or striving for constant seriousness? Great leadership is about fosterin...
Networking with Impact: 7 Ways Leaders Can Build Real Relationships
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a leader, how intentional are you about the people you surround yourself with? What would it look like if networking felt less transactional - and ...
Leading with Purpose: How to Align Personal and Organizational Impact with Kimberly Davis
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most powerful leadership tool wasn’t a strategy or skill—but the courage to show up as your true self, even when it scares you? Showin...
Mastering Self-Regulation: How to Respond Instead of React
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what triggers you and how your body responds when dysregulated? How do you master the self-regulation skill? While you can’t control eve...
Leading with Heart: How Emotional Intelligence Transforms Leadership with Angela Payne
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes emotional intelligence in leaders so powerful? What would leadership look like if we all embraced emotional intelligence and authenticity a...
Meaningful Work and Inclusive Leadership with Justin Jones-Fosu
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to truly see people—not just acknowledge them, but deeply understand and value their perspectives? How can leaders create environm...
Conquering The Five Frustrations of Leadership with Corina Walsh
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What steps can you take to create an environment where your team feels empowered and valued every day? Although today’s managers face a lot of frust...
Make 2025 Your Best Year Ever!
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! What are your fresh beginnings? How are you setting the pace for the year ahead? If you desire to transform your 2025 to be a great ye...
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness and Meditation with Dorsey Standish
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you pause to embrace the simple joys of the present moment? Could you integrate mindfulness into activities you already enjoy? Mindfulnes...
Healing Toxic Work Cultures Through People-First Leadership with Hamza Khan
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can leadership, grounded in authenticity and care, replace fear with collaboration? Are we ready to rethink what a healthy workplace truly looks like?...
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What one thing can you do today to boost your energy? It doesn’t matter how perfectly you plan your schedule; if your energy is drained, everything ...
Building Leadership Skills for Modern Workplaces with Jevon Wooden
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to lead with empathetic leadership, collaborate, and build a workplace community? Modern workplace leadership requires more than just te...
Transforming Leadership and Fostering Collaborative Success with Glain Roberts-McCabe
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How empowered is your team, and do they feel supported by you and each other as a collective? Leadership is evolving, so shifting from a heroic leader...
Unlocking Unicorn Leadership for High-Performing Teams with Fahd Alhattab
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What sets exceptional leaders apart in today’s fast-paced work environment? How do they inspire high-performing teams while balancing individual gro...
Ensuring Every Voice is Heard and Valued in Your Workplace with Sara Dean
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What steps can you take to ensure every voice is heard and valued in your workplace? Imagine walking into a room and knowing that no matter who you ar...
Embracing Personal Growth for Organizational Success with Ashley Sardjoe
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can your personal transformation serve as a catalyst for the overall organizational change? Continually challenging yourself and preparing for ine...
Finding Happiness Within Yourself
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often find yourself thinking, "I'll be happy when...?" What if you discovered that's a trap many of us fall into? Waiting for external achievem...
Achieve Your Big Gorgeous Goals with Julie Ellis
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to achieve your ambitious goals and elevate your leadership skills? How do you pursue your big gorgeous goals confidently and clearly an...
The 2024 Workhuman Conference Highlights: Insights, Inspiration & Impact
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you attend the 2024 Workhuman Live conference? The conference was brimming with meaningful conversations and impactful sessions. It was also a whi...
Empowering Workplace Diversity with Systemic Change – Viva Asmelash
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you foster diversity and inclusion to drive positive organizational change? Imagine a workplace where every voice is celebrated, and everyone f...
How to Reach Your Full Potential and Uplevel Your Life
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are your important goals, and are you willing to take the time to achieve them? Reaching your full potential requires an investment, but most of ...
Healing Past Traumas for Better Leadership with Kelly L. Campbell
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you aware that your leadership style is rooted in your past traumatic experiences? Many leaders are operating from a place of distracting themselv...
How To Ditch the Drama and Improve Productivity with Cy Wakeman
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to let go of the drama and restore sanity in the workplace? Drama in the workplace is a time and emotional waste, but with tools like se...
How To Build a Results-Only Work Environment with Julie Cole
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you lead with empathy and build a team of people that align with your core values? When you support and add value to your team without microman...
The Power of a Speak-Up Culture with Stephen Shedletzky
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you established a speak-up culture as a leader in your organization? For teams and organizations to thrive, it’s crucial to create a speak-up c...
Less Doing, More Being: Making Space for What Matters Most
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your never-ending busyness a way to avoid reflecting and hearing answers to your big questions? Slowing down forces you to get clarity on whether t...
How to Increase Efficiency and Achieve High Performance in Teams with Liane Davey
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the things you can do as a leader to make your teams more effective? The major reasons why teams fail to be high-performing are align...
Adopting a Growth Mindset
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? A fixed mindset is when you have scarcity thinking, while a growth mindset is thinking from a place of...
The Power of Knowing and Owning Who You Are with Paru Radia
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know who you truly are deep inside? Knowing who you are deep inside and your experiences will guide you to your why, and it will stop you from ...
Setting Healthy Boundaries
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How strong are your boundaries at work and in your personal life? Setting healthy boundaries is something most people struggle with due to self-limiti...
How To Navigate Good Awkward to Grow Purposefully with Henna Pryor
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel awkward, do you allow it to keep you stuck or to grow? The difference between good and bad awkward is that good awkward allows you to gr...
Roadmap to Trauma-Informed Leadership with Carolyn Swora
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you utilize your head, heart, and body as centers of intelligence when showing up as a leader? How do you allow people to show up? Do you create sa...
Why I Stopped Drinking Alcohol
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been over two years now since I stopped drinking alcohol, and I’m loving it and don’t miss it at all! Are you, like me, curious about your ...
How To Build Relationships with Compassionate Accountability - Marc Lesser
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What steps are you taking to build your emotional intelligence and mindfulness as a leader? An inspirational and mindful leader is aware of their own ...
Workhuman: A Transformative HR Conference
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you attend this year’s Workhuman conference? If yes, what was your experience, and what were your major takeaways? With many speakers and topics...
The Critical Role of Conscious Leadership
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who do you want to be as a leader, and how do you want to engage with your team? Conscious leadership is about recognizing your below-the-line thinkin...
How To Advocate for Yourself and Your Team with Sabine Gedeon
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can you do to look differently at what leadership means? In today’s world, leadership is more than meeting the bottom line results or operation...
How To Cultivate More Self-Compassion
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does the voice in your head tell you throughout your day? Is it positive and empowering or negative and critical? That inner critic was created t...
The Workhuman Conference Experience with Jackye Clayton & Katee Van Horn
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of or attended the Workhuman conference? Workhuman Live is the game-changer of conferences, where the world’s best minds gather to sh...
How to Explore Future Thinking in Your Organization with Nikolas Badminton
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are you doing as a leader to make your organization better in the future? To continuously improve and innovate your organization, you have to exp...
How to Create More Life-Work Integration
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does life-work integration look like for you? When it comes to life-work integration, there is no one-size-fits-all. If you want to achieve your ...
A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Leading with Courage – Kim ”KC” Campbell
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you take action and lead with courage in the middle of fear? When you’re scared of treading tough ground with your team, that’s when you sh...
Emotional Intelligence: What it is and Why it Matters
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you define emotional intelligence? We talk a lot about emotional intelligence but are you really clear on what it encompasses? Emotional intell...
How to Lead Like a Girl and Humanize the Workplace with Dalia Feldheim
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to lead like a girl? To invest in wellness and humanize the workplace? Creating a workplace with more purpose and joy is about leadi...
The Winning Mindset for Leaders with Jason Lauritsen
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to positively impact your people as a manager? It’s hard to be a good manager, and it takes work, but it also makes the job more meaning...
How To Apply Branding Principles to Transform Your Leadership with Keka DasGupta
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about the brand principles of your favorite brand and how you can apply them in your own life? Brands focus on doing a lot of de...
Creating Safe Spaces at Work with Farnoosh Brock
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are you doing as a leader to create a safe space for your people? It is crucial in these times for leaders to create safe spaces where their peop...
How to Develop Pragmatic Optimism as a Leader with Dr. Daniel Monehin
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What type of leader are you when faced with a crisis? Are you an optimist, or pessimist, or do you personalize the crisis? How you show up in a time o...
Building An Organizational Strategy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Tara Robertson
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are you working towards connecting people in your organization as a leader? Do you have a working strategy in place on diversity, equity, and incl...
Finding and Hiring Exceptional Talent with Lou Adler
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Lou Adler who's The Sherlock Holmes of Recruitment and CEO and Founder of The Adler Gr...
The Value of a Progressive Workplace with Sudha Dwivedi
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Sudha Dwivedi, who’s the Chief Human Resources Officer at Teranet and is responsible...
How to Successfully Change Careers with Angela Champ
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Angela Champ, who's the Head of HR at Alpine Building Maintenance and has worked in vari...
How Connection Drives Results with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this month’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, who's a management professor, executive coach, and leadersh...
Principles for Sustainable Success with Alan Stein Jr.
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this month's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Alan Stein, Jr. who's an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a ...
How To Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person with Clare Kumar
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Clare Kumar, who's a Productivity catalyst and highly sensitive executive coach. Clare h...
Managing Up and Mastering Assertiveness with Kim Boudreau Smith
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Kim Boudreau Smith who's passionate about helping women find (and use!) their bold voic...
Mental Health and Wellness with Allan Kehler
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Allan Kehler, who's a mental health advocate, international keynote speaker, and best-...
Amplifying Your Authentic Leadership with Roxanne Derhodge
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Roxanne Derhodge, who's a registered psychotherapist, corporate consultant, keynote sp...
How to Become a Human-Centered Leader with Sarah Noll Wilson
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Sarah Noll Wilson who's on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Her goal...
The Origin Story Behind Your Superpowers with Corey Blake
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with with Corey Blake who began his storytelling career as an actor, starring in one of the...
Elevating Your Confidence, Courage & Career with Rachel Druckenmiller
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Rachel Druckenmiller who's on a mission to humanize the workplace by igniting resilien...
From Diversity and Inclusion to Belonging with Asif Sadiq
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Asif Sadiq, who's the Senior Vice President at WarnerMedia for Equity and Inclusion, I...
Accelerating Your Leadership Growth with Rasie Bamigbade
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Rasie Bamigbade who's a leadership coach, bestselling author and speaker. She helps bu...
The Power of Introverts with Richard Newman
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Richard Newman, who's an award-winning expert in Leadership Communication, Storytellin...
Transformational Change and High Performance with Michael K. Sahota
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Michael K. Sahota, who's a Thought Leader, Author, Trainer and Speaker in the Agile In...
Women’s Leadership and Gender Equity with Areva Martin
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Areva Martin, who's one of America's leading voices in the media. An award-winning att...
Kickstarting a Culture Revolution with S. Chris Edmonds & Mark S. Babbitt
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with S. Chris Edmonds & Mark S. Babbitt. S. Chris Edmonds is a speaker, author, and executi...
The Most Powerful Mindset for Success with Leslie Ehm
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are some people magnetic, confident, comfortable in their skin, and in charge of their destinies? What’s their secret? In a word: Swagger For th...
Positive Psychology and Mental Resilience with Dr. Shahab Anari
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Dr. Shahab Anari who helps audiences flourish and build high performance habits with h...
How to Speak with More Ease and Confidence | Alexia Vernon
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Alexia Vernon, who's the Founder and President of Step into Your Moxie – a WBE and D...
How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life with Ofosu Jones-Quartey
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Ofosu Jones-Quartey, who's a meditation coach and musician from the Washington DC area...
Creating a Values-Driven Culture with MaryBeth Hyland
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with MaryBeth Hyland. As the Founder and Chief Visionary of SparkVision, MaryBeth knows that ...
From Top Model To Top Ultra Runner - Michele Graglia
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Michele Graglia. Michele left Italy for Miami in 2007 to expand the family business. Cau...
Bringing a More Human Approach to Business with Mark LeBusque
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Mark LeBusque, who’s universally known as the “Human Manager” and his proven tec...
Preventing Burnout in Human Resources with Julie Turney
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Julie Turney who's a People Experience professional with over 15 years in the Human Reso...
Transforming Leaders From the Inside Out
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Inspirational Leadership Podcast I changed things up and instead of bringing on a guest, I was interviewed by my dear friend Pam Ros...
Becoming a More Intentional Leader with Tony Martignetti
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Tony Martignetti, who's a trusted advisor, entrepreneur, idea generator, and people conn...
The Art of Caring Leadership with Heather R. Younger
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm taking a moment to pause and celebrate the 50th episode of Inspirational Leadership! Thank you for being a loyal listener and for investing ...
How to Build Healthy Relationships with Dr Andrea and Jonathan Taylor-Cummings
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Dr Andrea and Jonathan Taylor-Cummings who are the founders of 4 Habits Consulting and S...
Unleashing the Potential of Women with Morna Haist
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Morna Haist, the CEO and Founder of Revolutionary Woman™ Global. Morna is a global ...
The Impact of Leadership on Organizational Performance with Jeremy Laurin
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Jeremy Laurin, the Senior Vice President, External Relations and Business Development...
Conscious Leadership with Phyllis Reid-Jarvis
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Phyllis Reid-Jarvis, MPH, PCC, who's the Founder at Ultimate Potentials, a work-life ...
Find Your Inner Genius with Play featuring Jeff Harry
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Jeff Harry. Jeff shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to f...
The Success-Energy Equation with Michelle Cederberg
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Michelle Cederberg. For over 17 years she has captivated audiences across North Ameri...
If You‘re Not Uncomfortable, You‘re Not Leading with Dr. Melanie Peacock
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Dr. Melanie Peacock, who has over 30 years of experience as a Human Resource Management ...
Being a Consciously Inclusive Leader with Dr. Steve Yacovelli
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. “The Gay Leadership Dude”) who is the Owner & Principal ...