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Mar 5
How to Conquer Nervousness
Before testifying in a high-stakes case, a theorist and his coach swap horror stories about their nerves hijacking them and the lessons they learned.Tom’s top four idea for conquering nervousness:Write happy endingsCelebrate incremental improvementExternalize your nasty voiceIgno ... Show More
23m 49s
Feb 5
Humility as Strength
A leader is getting pressured to stop being so prickly and gain some humility. With her coach, she explores whether it’s even possible for humility to ever be a strength. Core concepts in this episode:Humility is confidence without defensiveness.Assess yourself on the humility sc ... Show More
25m 2s
Jan 8
Leading When Ego at the Top Is Unchecked
A chief officer is infuriated by the behavior of his egomaniacal CEO. With his coach, he explores how to be a healthy leader while reporting to a boss he doesn’t respect.Core concepts in this episode:Egomaniacs rattle our sense of self.They will not change.Worrying does not help. ... Show More
23m 25s
Feb 2024
How to Network at Conferences | Ep. 416
<p>Ready to level up your networking game? I'll be sharing three powerful tips for making the most out of networking events. <br/><br/>Whether you're a social butterfly or an introvert like me, these strategies will help you build quality relationships that can change t ... Show More
6m 58s
Jun 2025
*Never* Hire Your Friends
37m 12s
Jan 2022
Introductory Episode - A Little About Me and How I Will Improve You
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."60% of first-time leaders fail, often due to overlooked prerequisites. If you are a first-time leader and want to avoid these common failures, this is your podcast. Welcome to F ... Show More
3m 19s
Apr 2025
730: How to Take Initiative, with Tom Henschel
Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications supports senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excel ... Show More
36m 16s
Aug 2025
746: How to Make Small Talk with Executives, with Lorraine K. Lee
Lorraine K. Lee: Unforgettable Presence Lorraine K. Lee is passionate about helping ambitious professionals go from invisible to unforgettable in the modern workplace. She is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in workplace communication and presence and spent over a decade as a f ... Show More
39m 6s
Mar 2020
[005] 5 Reasons Why You Should Speak Up In Meetings
One of the biggest barriers to building visibility that I see with my clients is not speaking up in meetings, especially when they have an idea, opinion or suggestion to share with the room.This is such a shame because meetings are the easiest way for any professional to build vi ... Show More
28m 20s
Feb 2025
How to Develop Leaders
37m 40s
Apr 2025
Balancing Speaking With Your Full Time Job + Mastering Cold Outreach (Live Coaching W/ Erick)
<p><em>“Knowing who you are as an individual on the spiritual side of life helps guide you to who you are created to be.”</em></p><p>One of the coolest parts of TSL is watching our coaches work 1:1 with students and helping them find the clarity and confidence they need to take t ... Show More
31m 19s
Mar 2020
[007] Top Soft Skills for Future Leaders
Many new managers aren’t equipped with the soft skills they need to lead a team. They’re usually promoted based on the level of technical skill they have, or the number of years of experiences they have.They’re thrown into the role of a leader, but they don’t know anything about ... Show More
35m 1s
Apr 2025
Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader
33m 49s
Tom interviews Dr. Lois Frankel about women in the workplace and other ideas in the just-published third edition of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office. Listen to the full, unedited conversation here. Get the “Nice Girls” book, here. If you’re curious about a chemistry call, pop Tom an email. There are always more resources in our monthly email. ... Show More
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