The Leader in You
The Leader in You podcast is brought to you by EmC Leaders, helping companies to master the art of relationships so they can spend less time on people issues and more time accomplishing their most important goals.
We combine the science of attachment and emotional connection with insight from the last 20 years to overcome workplace conflict issues, build strong team relationships, and create a connected culture.
Your hosts, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina Marian.
Episodes
94 episodes
94. AI Was Everywhere at ATD… But This Is What Stood Out
After returning from the ATD Conference, one thing kept staying with us.Yes, AI was everywhere. It was in sessions, at booths, and woven into conversations about the future of work. But what stood out most wasn't technology at all.
93. Live from ATD: Thriving Talent in the Age of AI with Aoife O'Brien
In this special live episode from the ATD Conference in Los Angeles, Dr. Lola Gershfeld welcomes returning guest Aoife O'Brien, author of Thriving Talent and host of the Happier at Work Podcast, for a thought-provoking convers...
92. Live from ATD: Disengaged Teams Don’t Happen by Accident
What really causes disengagement at work? Is it a lack of motivation, poor communication, or something deeper?Broadcasting live from the ATD Conference in Los Angeles, Dr. Lola Gershfeld, Polina Marian, and Niamh Hannan explore the hidde...
91. Why Workplace Conflict Feels So Personal: The Attachment Patterns Behind Leadership & Team Dynamics
In this deeply personal and insightful episode of The Leader in You Podcast, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina Marian explore why workplace relationships can feel so emotionally intense—and why conflict at work often has roots far deeper t...
90. Beyond Culture: Why Human Connection Works Everywhere
What if the biggest challenge in your workplace isn’t culture… but disconnection?In this episode, we explore a powerful insight from the recent SIOP Conference: No matter where people come from—different countries, languages, or...
89. Why You React the Way You Do at Work - Now vs. Later with Karen Thrall
What really happens in those moments when emotions take over at work?In this episode of The Leader in You, we sit down with Karen Thrall, author of Don’t Lose Your Sh*t at Work, to explore the powerful patterns behind how we rea...
88. From Space to the Heart: Why Connection Is What Brings Us Together
What happens when you travel a million miles away from Earth… and discover what truly matters most?In this deeply moving episode, we reflect on the emotional return of the Artemis II astronauts—and what their experience reveals about the...
87. Your Future Self Will Thank You - If You Master This First
What if the most important leadership skill isn’t how you manage others—but how you manage yourself?In this episode, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Niamh Hannan explore how the Emotional Connection (EmC) process can be used for self-development—...
86. Men and Emotions - Your Vulnerability Is a Strength - Not a Weakness
What if the very thing you’ve been taught to hide… is actually your greatest strength?For many men, emotions have been framed as something to control, suppress, or avoid—especially at work. Stay logical. Stay composed. Stay stro...
85. Beat the Fight in 4 Steps
Workplace conflicts happen—but most leaders don’t know how to stop the cycle once it starts.In this episode of The Leader in You, Polina and Dr. Lola Gershfeld explain how to beat the fight in four steps using the Emotional...
84. Psychological Safety vs Emotional Safety
In this episode of The Leader in You, Polina and Dr. Lola Gershfeld welcome leadership consultant and author Aoife O’Brien to explore a powerful question facing many leaders today:Is psychological safety enough — or do teams ...
83. Pause Before You Lead
What if the real breakthrough in leadership isn’t about strategy — but about learning to pause?In this episode of The Leader in You, Dr. Lola and Polina welcome entrepreneur and leader Lisa Zimmer for an honest, vulnerabl...
82. When Positive Thinking Fails
What if “just think positive” is actually keeping you stuck?In this powerful and slightly controversial episode of The Leader in You, we unpack a viral positive-thinking challenge that promises life change in seven days — no com...
81. Success in Vulnerability
Why is vulnerability so often seen as weakness—especially at work? And what if it’s actually the key to movement, motivation, and lasting success?In this episode, Dr. Lola and Polina build on their previous conversation about the basics ...
80. When Silence Becomes a Lawsuit - The Hidden Cost of Manager Avoidance
What happens when a manager doesn’t respond to an employee’s text?When a request is ignored?When “we’re just here to do a job” becomes the culture?In this powerful conversation, we sit down with employment attorney Hanna Ranaa...
79. Love Is in the Air - Why Emotional Connection Changes Everything at Work
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re talking about something we don’t discuss nearly enough—love, emotional connection, and why they matter so deeply in our work and relationships.In this episode, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina exp...
78. Turning Leadership Turmoil Into Purpose
What happens when leadership feels overwhelming, disconnected, or quietly empty—even when success looks strong from the outside?In this episode of The Leader in You, we’re joined by Susan M. Taylor, CEO of Generon Interna...
77. The Real Reason You’re So Sensitive at Work
In this episode of The Leader in You Podcast, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina unpack the real reason people feel “so sensitive” at work—and why it’s not a flaw, weakness, or lack of professionalism.What we often label as sensitivi...
76. New YEAR micro Habit that will change your leadership
As the new year begins, many leaders set bold resolutions—yet struggle to create change that truly lasts. In this episode of The Leader in You, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina explore one simple but powerful micro-habit that can f...
75. Through Tragedy Came Light - A Personal Interview with Dr. Lola
Some leadership frameworks are born in classrooms. Others are born in suffering.In this deeply personal episode of The Leader in You Podcast, Dr. Lola shares the story behind the Emotional Connection (EmC) proc...
74. Philosopher Turned Conflict Expert - Hear It from Merry
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Merry Brown—a philosopher-turned-mediator, ombuds, facilitator, and host of Conflict Managed—to explore how her unique journey from academia to workplace conflict resolution is reshapi...
73. The Next Generation of Emotional Leaders
In this special and heartfelt episode of The Leader in You, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and co-host Polina Marian welcome a uniquely insightful guest—16-year-old CEO, influencer, and long-time EmC practitioner, Elli Goldberg.Elli ...
72. Why We Act Weird at Work
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving-week episode of The Leader in You, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and co-host Polina Marian explore a surprisingly common but rarely discussed experience at work—how even a small moment of feeling forgotten or uns...