Shedding the Corporate Bitch

7 Strategies for Powerhouse Succession Planning

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is your successor ready, today?Succession planning is one of the most universally acknowledged priorities in corporate America — and one of the most...

The Non-Negotiable Leaders Miss and Why They End Up Micromanaging

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How to Lead Through Constant Change Without Losing Your Best PeopleYour best people are being recruited right now. Not because they're unhappy, b...

Stop Managing, Start Coaching: The Shift That Changes Everything

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a leader coach or a manager to your people?In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, host Bernadette Boas, tackles one of the most cons...

Belonging Isn't Infrastructure. It's Infrastructure for Performance

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Host Bernadette interviews organizational scientist and consultant Andrea D. Carter, creator of the validated Belonging First Methodology, on why work...

Hiring a Leadership Coach? Ask Them These 15 Questions.

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The executive coaching industry is worth $20 billion — and yet most leaders and HR teams either skip the vetting process entirely or choose coaches ...

Confident as F*ck: How to Stop Leading Through Fear

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Rachel Lawrence — confidence coach, speaker, and author of Confident as F*ck to talk about why so many pr...

From Top Performer to True Leader: 5 Steps That Matter

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

60-80% of managers have ZERO formal leadership training. Is your organization creating accidental managers?In this episode, executive coach Bernadette...

Leveraging Neurodivergent Brillance At Work

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been labeled too sensitive, too blunt, too intense, or too much at work?In this episode, leadership coach and author Rachel Radway joins...

Your Team Isn’t Underperforming, They’re Under-Directed

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders don’t struggle with motivation—they struggle with clarity. In this episode, we break down why teams miss expectations even when goals...

Ambition Isn’t The Problem. Misalignment Is!

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to shift from goal-driven leadership to identity-led leadership? In this episode, we sit down with Bianca D’Alessio — star of HB...

Rowing into Leadership: What Crossing an Ocean Can Teach Us

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I am hooked! I can't stop watching and listening @TarynSmithMovement on Instagram.She is rowing across the Atlantic all by herself... she's ...

The Burnout Trap No One Talks About

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your job is not your identity—and believing it is may be costing you your energy, joy, and leadership longevity. In this episode of Shedding the Co...

Anticipatory Leadership: Why Waiting to React Is the Most Expensive Decision Leaders Make

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This should shock you! Only 25% of executives feel prepared to lead through disruptive change. In this episode, we explore why reactive leadership fai...

The Leadership Shift Millennials Are Forcing!

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As you probably have already experienced, millennials have changed the rules of leadership.Sawubona Leadership can be the team development tool you&ap...

The 2026 Leadership Reset: Overwhelm Into Strategic Power

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drowning in meetings? Exhausted from your to-do list? This episode is your intervention. Discover why 94% of leaders are stressed, what's causing...

Learn the Most Underrated Leadership Skill Driving Results

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if one of the most overlooked leadership behaviors was also one of the most powerful drivers of engagement, performance, and retention?In this ep...

Nonverbal Behaviors Sabotaging Your Credibility

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is your body posture, gestures, and place at the table, say about you?In this episode, we sit down with Tatiana Teppoeva, founder of One Nonverba...

The Truth About Equity: How to Build Fair and Thriving Teams

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you agree the need for equity in the workplace is more important now than ever?In this game-changing episode, executive coach and equity expert Cel...

How Your Emotional Pace Shapes Trust, Stress, and Outcomes

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into one of the most overlooked yet influential leadership skills: emotional pacing—the speed, tone, and intensity of your emotio...

The Truth About Why You're Really Not Advancing

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the biggest reason you’re not being promoted has nothing to do with office politics, company structure, or how hard you work? In this transf...

How Great Leaders Make Time

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Corporate teams are burned out, managers are overwhelmed, and everyone claims they “don’t have time.” In this episode of Shedding the Corporate ...

Leadersheep vs. Leadership: Why 50% of Change Initiatives Fail — and How to Fix It

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Half of corporate change initiatives fail. Not because your people resist—but because your leadership model does.In this powerhouse conversation, Be...

Lead Without Authority: 13 Strategies for Influence, Clarity & Purpose

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you waiting for a promotion to start leading? STOP. Leadership isn't about your position on an org chart—it's about your influence, cl...

How to Lead While Life Happens

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if being emotional, vulnerable, and transparent could actually be your greatest leadership advantage?In this powerful episode, Kendra MacDonald, ...

How to Fix the Accidental Manager Crisis

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

aWhat happens when your best employees become your worst managers? Across corporate America, we're facing what experts call the "Accidental ...

Presenteeism is Costing You 10x More Than Absenteeism: How to Fix It

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your team is showing up. But are they really working?In this game-changing episode, host Bernadette Boas sat down over the summer with Rebecca Reed, g...

Managing Up: Why Your Hard Work Won’t Get You Ahead (And What Will)

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you working harder than ever but still getting passed over for promotions? Your problem isn't effort—it's visibility and strategy.In t...

You're Successful. Stop Apologizing.

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly saying "sorry" for the smallest thing? Smoothing over tensions? Fixing everyone else's problems while your own leade...

Why Leaders Have to STOP Avoiding the ‘Good Guy’ Killing Your Culture

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a “good guy, but…” on your team? They’re smart, hardworking, maybe even a top producer—but they gossip, interrupt, or stir up co...

The Resilient Leader: Building Unstoppable Teams

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you resilient—or just surviving? In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, I sit down with Russell Harvey, “The Resilience Coach,” to...

Master Time Management Before It Masters You!

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time is the one resource you can’t get back — and if you don’t take control of it, it will control you. In this episode of Shedding the Corporat...

BOND: The Keys to Belonging and Inclusion

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Connection isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s a business driver every leader needs to put front and center if they want to achieve their goals and ...

Quiet Cracking at Work: The Hidden Leadership Crisis Costing Billions

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your highest performers haven’t quit—yet. But they’re not fully present either. They’re quietly cracking under the weight of stress, burnout, ...

Real Leaders Communicate Differently

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your success as a leader isn’t determined by how well you talk—it’s determined by how well you connect. And nowhere is that more critical than w...

Toxicity Kills Teams and Your Success!

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the biggest threat to your workplace isn’t external—but staring back at you in the mirror?In this powerful episode of Shedding the Corpora...

HR: The Superpower You're Ignoring

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the most underused resource in your company isn’t money or talent — but your HR team?In this powerhouse episode of Shedding the Corporate ...

Pay Negotiation Secrets!

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you underpaid — or undervaluing yourself? In this power-packed episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, I sit down with John Gates, former Fortu...

Ask Bigger. Lead Louder. Win More! with Dia Bondi

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Bernadette Boas sits down with world-class leadership communications coach and auctioneer Dia Bondi to explore the bold truth be...

The Leadership Disruptor's Playbook: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity with Ted Santos

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to becoming a bold, breakthrough leader isn’t solving problems—but creating them?In this powerhouse episode of Shedding the Corpor...

If Your Team Doesn’t Trust You, Nothing Else Matters.

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your team checked out, avoiding accountability, or silently resisting your leadership?You're not alone—and you're not powerless.In this...

Giving and Receiving Feedback Without Fear!

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last several episodes, we have outlined 1) how best to write powerful reviews and 2) how to define results oriented action plans. Now, we&apo...

Mastering Information Interviews for Internal Networking Success

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you doing the work… but still not getting noticed? Do promotion decisions happen without your name in the room?In this powerful episode of Shed...

From Performance Review to Action Plan to Results

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the point of a performance review if nothing changes afterward? In this power-packed episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas...

How to Reclaim Your Power with Wendy Alexander

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you navigating a major life or career shift—and silently struggling to keep it all together?This powerful episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitc...

Power Plays For Writing Powerful Performance Reviews

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 What if your performance review wasn’t just a task… but a career-defining opportunity?In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, leadershi...

The Power of Presence and Resilence with Dr. Benah Parker

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette sits down with powerhouse executive coach and social psychologist Dr. Benah Parker of Level 42 C...

Show Up Or Get Out!

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you really showing up for your team—or just checking the boxes?In today’s high-pressure corporate landscape, being “available” isn’t eno...

Break All The Rules and Love Monday's Again with Tammy Alvarez

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck in the grind of a “successful” career that doesn’t light you up anymore?This episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch is a no-fluff...

The Value Working Moms Bring To The Workplace and How To Own It!

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating working moms. Happy Mother's Day! In this episode, Bernadette Boas shines a spotlight on working moms—both celebrating thei...

Building a Culture Beyond Posters with guest, Tracy Nolan

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hold on tights, as this episode is all about thriving as your authentic self during transformative times, and our guest, Tracy Nolan, Senior Vice Pres...

Create a Career-Accelerating Support Network

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you intentional about who sits at your table of career success?In this thought-provoking episode, host Bernadette Boas dives deep into the essenti...

Mansplaining: How to Reclaim or Share Your Ideas with Kelly Meerbott

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time someone stole your idea or explained something to you that you were the expert on? It happens more often than one thinks.Welcom...

When You're Just Not In The Mood

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you got up to get into the day and realized you are just not in the mood, or you just don't care to do anything?We all hav...

Stand Out and Rise by Knowing Your Why with Jannette Anderson

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How often have you paused to ask yourself: What is my 'why,' and how can unlocking it transform the way I navigate my work and personal goal...

Your People Need Time With You

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all have the same amount of time in a day. So, why are some managers better people leaders than others?In this episode of the Shedding the Corporat...

Navigating Bad Bosses and Office Idiots with Vicky Oliver

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever stopped to wonder if your difficult boss or colleague is just a challenging personality, or could it be that you yourself are unknowingl...

Prioritizing Employee Mental Health: A Business Imperative, Not a Nice-to-Have

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you truly aware of the cost your organization pays for ignoring mental health, not just in lost productivity, but in the unseen toll on your emplo...

Openness and Honesty in Action with Grace Gavin

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you truly being 100% honest and open with your team—or even yourself? What walls might you be building and what fake personas might you need to ...

Mastering Giving and Receiving Performance Reviews

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dread giving or receiving performance reviews? If so, what causes that anxiety, stress, or avoidance?In this episode of the Shedding the Corpor...

A New Kind of Leader for a New Work World with Vanessa Judelman

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How prepared are you to lead in a workplace that’s changing faster than ever before? As corporate executives, you’re facing unprecedented challeng...

5 Steps to Powerhouse Leadership

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you're achieving success on paper, but deep down you're not fulfilled with who you've become as a leader or per...

Stress, Success, and Fertility: What Every Woman and Man Needs to Know with guest, Gabriella Rosa

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bernadette Boas is getting into a difficult and intimate conversation with guest, Gabriella Rosa, all about fertility, and in many cases, infertility....

Building Trust for a Successful Team: A Leader’s Guide

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time your trust was broken by a leader, and how did it impact your performance and commitment to the organization?In this powerful e...

Building Credibility and Integrity with Mitchell Levy

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what your personal brand is at work, and how other's view that brand?If you don't, you really need to, as it conveys to everyone...

If You Don't Have Them, You Won't Succeed

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you setting goals or just dreaming? Is your team aligned to the business goals you've passed down to them or are they spinning in confusion? ...

Strategies to Supercharge Your Impact with Carrie Vanston

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you wanted to foster the ability to express and understand your emotions to better navigate success and challenges at work, and to find ways to i...

The Power of Gratitude To Elevate Team Performance

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas explores the powerful role of gratitude in leadership and its profound impact on orga...

Leading from Within - Charting a Course Through Turbulent Times with Thom Dennis

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the new era of leadership with Bernadette Boas and special guest Thom Dennis from Serenity in Leadership. Together, we promise to uncover th...

Save Your Sanity as a Time Manager

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is causing your stress and overwhelm, is it your packed calendar or multiple-page to-do list?It is critical for the health and success of your te...

Shifting from Boss to Leader with Julia Becker Collins

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rank or position does not make you a leader. So what does?Welcome to another insightful episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast! In this e...

Unconscious Leaders Kills Success

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever gotten into a car, drove for miles, and reached your destination unsure of exactly how you go there? It was if you put the car on autopi...

Embrace Uncertainty for Innovation and Success with Katherine Templar Lewis

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could take control of those anxious emotions that come up when work and life become uncertain? In this episode we are working to understa...

Finish Strong with Executive Presence! (Encore)

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you were to describe your leadership style in 1 word, what would it be? Does that word convey executive presence?In this encore episode, Bernadette...

Creating Safe Spaces and Empowering Voices with Melissa Bauknight

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it truly mean to create safe spaces at work? Are you aligning your personal values with your professional life?Melissa Bachnight joins us to...

Confronting a Toxic Employee or Boss

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What challenges do you have confronting a difficult employee, let alone a boss?Why would you avoid confronting them?In this powerful episode of Sheddi...

Get In The Drivers Seat of Your Career with Randi Roberts

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling stuck and unmotivated in your corporate career, and longing for a way to take back control and reignite your passion?In this transform...

Toxic Bosses Kill Teams and Businesses

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is your experience in dealing with a toxic boss or team member? How do they leave you feeling about them, the work, and yourself?In this eye-open...

Relationshipping for Leaders with Michelle Hoffman

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you lifting up or stifling your employees’ unique strengths and skills?Welcome to another powerhouse of an episode of the Shedding the Corporate...

12 Must-Have Leadership Skills

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your transition from an individual contributor to a leadership role? What are the specific challenges you face as you n...

How to Grow Your Team Without Losing Yourself with Jada Willis

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 10.1 of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast! In this powerful and transformative episode, Bernadette Boas sits down with Jada ...

Breaking Down Silos: Effective Strategies for Cross-Functional Teamwork

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Breaking Down Silos: Effective Strategies for Cross-Functional Teamwork, host Bernadette Boas dives deep into the essential topic of ...

Using Neuroscience to Achieve Leadership Greatness with Karen Brown

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode of "Shedding the Corporate Bitch," host Bernadette Boas delves deep into the world of behavioral change, leadersh...

Mastering the Hybrid Workforce: Strategies for Leading Remote and In-Office Teams

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the biggest challenges when it comes to managing a hybrid workforce of remote and in-office employees?In this episode of Shedding the Corpora...

Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics for Success with Dr. Don Thomas

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another insightful episode of the "Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast" with host and executive coach, Bernadette Boas. This wee...

How to Lead with Well-Being in Mind!

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, we delve into the significance of prioritizing vacations and self-care for both leaders a...

Using LinkedIn to Become a Game Changer with Scott Aaron

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are your limiting beliefs true, or are they self-made narratives that are holding you back?This question underpins our entire discussion about overcom...

Accelerate Your Career with Coaches, Mentors, and Advocates

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who is your leadership coach, mentor, advocate and sponsor? What type of individuals do you have on your board of directors?In this episode, we dive d...

Unleash The Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life with Susan Drumm

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast!  Today, we have an extraordinary episode for you, featuring an inspiring conversation betwe...

Transforming You Into A Rock Star Leader

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, future powerhouses! 🌟 Ready to step up your leadership game? What if shifting your mindset could unlock your true leadership potential?I...

Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict with Hesha Abrams

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to "Shedding the Corporate Bitch!" In this episode, I am talking with the powerhouse mediator Hesha Abrams, diving into the art...

Transforming Performance Reviews: 5 Strategies to Inspire and Motivate Your Team

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if your performance reviews could leave your team feeling genuinely inspired and motivated? What challenges do you have giving your team members ...

How to Create a Limitless Powerhouse Mindset with Whitney Alexandra

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to transform that inner critic that is consuming you and holding you back, into a inner champion who helps you to excel in everything yo...

Employee Freedom: 10 Strategies for Team Success

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to transform your workplace into a hub of innovation and productivity? Discover the profound benefits of empowering your employees with ...

Navigating Disengagement and the Power of Small Actions with Kimberly Benoit

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many people want to be engaged leaders, but they don’t know where to start. According to Kimberly Benoit of Kimberly Benoit Leadership, the key to t...

15 Tips to My Younger Self and You!

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tips to my younger self and you... Whether you're just establishing yourself as a leader or a corporate decision-maker already, unlocking your tr...

You Don't Need a Title to Influence Others and Own The Room with Dr. Benjamin Ritter

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Forget titles — it’s your actions that determine if you’re a true leader. So, what do your actions say about you? Are you simply chasing titles ...

Assess Your Communication Style to Elevate Your Success

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Effective communication is more than just successfully conveying a message; it's about engaging, connecting, and influencing those around you. Wh...

Engaged Leadership: Empowering Women and Transforming Corporate Cultures with Sabine Gideon

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Could empathy be the missing link in effective leadership? In today's world, leaders are expected to lead with compassion and authenticity, lever...

Coach's Insight: What Decision Makers Need From You To Advance

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last 16 years of coaching up and comers, senior managers, and C-suite executives, I have seen where too many of them are unsure of what the d...

Murder Mediocrity and Create a Powerful Euphoric Career with SHILPHA KULSHRESTHA

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The battle against mediocrity in the workplace is a tough one because many professionals fail to recognize the signs until it’s too late. Its presen...