Leadership Presence | Mastering The Inner Work Of Leadership
Welcome to Leadership Presence: Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership
Embark on a transformative journey with Janet Ioli, a powerhouse in leadership and human development, as she and her guests unveil the secrets of career success and soulful leadership that drive change.
In each episode, Janet, a sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and a former executive with a track record in four Fortune 100 companies, becomes your host and guide through a path of leadership inspiration and knowledge.
Leadership Presence is your go-to source for game-changing advice and a fresh take on navigating the challenges of leadership. Discover how to thrive in your current role leaving an indelible mark on your organization, all while reshaping the very fabric of leadership practices worldwide. Janet not only imparts practical tips but also introduces thought-provoking ideas that will challenge and expand your leadership mindset.
But that's not all – you get to join Janet as she sits down with leading executives and experts at the pinnacle of their game. They'll share their unparalleled wisdom and lessons learned from the frontlines of leadership. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and armed with the tools you need to lead with less ego and more soul.
Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, Leadership Presence is your gateway to mastering the art of leadership.
Episodes
114 episodes
Childhood Attachment: How Culture Shapes Your Leadership
What if I told you that 95% of your leadership decisions aren't actually yours? In this raw and revelatory episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the invisible cultural conditioning that's been running your leadership show from behind the sce...
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Episode 113
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13:59
Childhood Attachment: How Early Wounds Shape Your Leadership
What if I told you that the most successful leaders are often the ones people fear most? In this raw and revealing episode of Leadership Presence, I pull back the curtain on how early childhood experiences and attachment styles create unconscio...
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Episode 112
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13:14
E111: Childhood Attachment: The Hidden Influence on Your Leadership Style
What if I told you that your biggest leadership struggles—the micromanaging, the sleepless nights worrying about team perception, the emotional distance you can't seem to bridge—aren't actually leadership problems at all? In this tr...
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Episode 111
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13:00
E110: Somatic Techniques for Speaking Anxiety with Jimmy Cannon
You're a seasoned executive who's weathered countless storms, made million-dollar decisions under pressure, and built your reputation on steady leadership presence. But mention that upcoming keynote, and suddenly you're that terrified kid in th...
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Episode 110
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22:07
E109: Leading During Crisis: Self Care & Leadership Presence
Are you drowning in uncertainty while everyone expects you to be the calm in their storm? In the third episode of this three-part series, I talk about leading through change and uncertainty when you're battling your own leadership anxiety behin...
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Episode 109
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6:20
E108: Leadership During Crisis: Building Internal Resilience
The ground is shifting beneath your feet. Contracts are uncertain. Funding is up in the air. And as a leader, you're expected to have all the answers when you're barely keeping your own head above water. In this raw and powerful episode, I'm pu...
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Episode 108
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7:30
E107: Leadership During Crisis: Managing Anxiety & Uncertainty
Right now, seasoned executives everywhere are waking up in the middle of the night with that familiar knot in their stomach, wondering if their teams will survive the next policy shift or funding cut. In this raw and honest episode, I don't sug...
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Episode 107
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7:31
E106: Command Without Control: Mike Abrashoff's Leadership Story
What if everything you've been taught about leadership is actually holding your team back? Join me as I sit down with Mike Abrashoff, former Navy commander and bestselling author of "It's Your Ship," who shattered traditional leadership paradig...
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Episode 106
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22:43
E105: Reclaim Your Inner Voice: The Path to Authentic Leadership
When was the last time you heard your true inner voice speaking through all the noise of expectations? In today's powerful episode of Leadership Presence, I (Janet Ioli) share the thunderbolt moment that changed everything for me—losing my fath...
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Episode 105
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12:19
E104: Breaking Free from External Validation at Work
Do you find yourself constantly seeking approval before making decisions at work? In this transformative episode of Leadership Presence, I tackle the confidence-crushing habit of seeking external validation in the workplace. I share the story o...
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Episode 104
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9:38
E103: Taming Your Inner Critic: A Leader's Guide to Self-Compassion
Ever stood at your own success party and talked people OUT of celebrating you? That's exactly what I did at my own book launch, paralyzed by a merciless inner critic that had me rewriting the same book SIX times over SEVEN years. In this raw an...
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Episode 103
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13:16
E102: Defy Ageism and Find a More Fulfilling Career Path in Your 50s and Beyond with John Tarnoff
“You probably have the skills you need to take it to the next level because you've gotten this far. So, at least believe in yourself enough based on the evidence to know that you're gonna make it through. ” - John TarnoffI...
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Episode 102
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32:13
E101: Expand Your Leadership by Expanding Your Awareness Quotient with Brian Cunningham
“It all starts and ends with our awareness.” - Brian CunninghamYou’ve heard of IQ. Maybe EQ. But have you considered the importance of your AQ?In this episode, I talk to Brian Cunningham, an author who went from working as a parki...
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Episode 101
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24:19
E100: How to Work With Someone You Don’t Like
“ The reality is you're going to work with people you don't like, it's inevitable. But you always have a choice. You can let those relationships drain your energy. You can let them impact your reputation and how you're seen by your boss, or...
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Episode 100
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13:36
E99: Become a Better Leader by Becoming a Better Human with Manfred Kets de Vries
“ They come to my courses, usually they want to be better leaders. They want to have better and more effective teams. They want to change the corporate culture, but in the end they talk about their mothers, their fathers, their spouses, their c...
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Episode 99
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40:29
E98: How Leaders Can Handle Mistakes with Grace
“Mistakes are inevitable, but they don't have to define you. What does define you is how you handle them.”In this episode, I talk about how to navigate the times you make a big mistake that impacts you and others in your organiz...
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Episode 98
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11:01
E97: 5 Tools to Handle Tough Feedback From Your Boss
“ The truth is feedback isn't supposed to feel comfortable. Growth is never comfortable. If you can learn to take feedback without letting it throw you and if you can hear it, process it, and take what's useful without getting defensive, you'll...
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Episode 97
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11:10
E96: Are You Unintentionally Eroding Your Leadership? Here’s How To Stop It
“ Your leadership presence is built not just on what you say or how good you are at your job, but on how you show up consistently.”In this episode, I talk about professionalism and etiquette, because the subtle ways you commun...
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Episode 96
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16:52
E95: Ignite! Find Purpose and Meaning Within Yourself and Your Organization with Dr. Alise Cortez
“ I have been a card carrying member of the Walking Dead myself. I know what that is like. That's why I do the work that I do today, which is to awaken people to their passion and purpose and then inspire them to make a contribution worthy ...
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Episode 95
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24:30
E94: How to Navigate Workplace Politics as a Leader While Staying True to Yourself
“ Leadership isn't just about doing great work. It's about building relationships, understanding the dynamics around you, and strategically positioning yourself and your ideas.”In this episode, I talk about something lots ...
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Episode 94
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11:49
E93: Lead Through Uncertainty with These 3 Strategies to Help You Become a Better Leader
“ Uncertainty is part of the journey, but it doesn't have to derail you. When you do the inner work to remain centered and grounded, you lead with courage, clarity, and calm, even in the face of the unknown.”Nothing in our world is...
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Episode 93
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10:04
E92: How to Lead With Integrity When Your Organization’s Values Are Not Aligned With Yours
”You still believe in your bones that this work matters. This is what you have been advocating for. You've been sponsoring these [programs]. So what do you do [when they’re axed]? Do you stay silent to keep your job? Do you push back and r...
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Episode 92
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11:12
E91: Why Being a “Likeable Badass” Will Increase Your Status And Effectiveness as a Leader with Alison Fragale
“ If there's a starting line of status, women are not starting at the same place. We're starting several steps back because people ascribe more respect to one category [men] than another.” - Alison Fragale If you're a woman...
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Episode 91
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27:18
E90: Can You Stay Calm Under Pressure? 3 Strategies to Regulate Your Emotions
“ Staying calm under pressure isn't about being emotionless. It's about being intentional. When you regulate your emotions, you create an environment where trust and collaboration can thrive.”In this episode, I talk a...
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Episode 90
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11:50
E89: Are You a Reactive Leader? Leveraging the Power of the Pause to Lead with Clarity, Empathy & Purpose.
“Leadership is full of moments where your first reaction is not your best reaction. And I know you know what I mean. But when you pause, you create space to lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose.”In this episode, I talk about ...
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Episode 89
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9:26