Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
Welcome to Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., the podcast where
real talk sparks real change.
Hosted by Rhoda Banks—HR Executive, Certified Coach, Leadership Expert, and Two- Time Author—this show dives deep into the stories of women who have shattered barriers and lifted others along the way.
From leadership lessons to candid conversations on resilience, sisterhood, and
breaking through the glass and concrete ceilings—especially for African American
women—each episode delivers insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies for rising, leading, and lifting as you climb.
Whether you're navigating the boardroom, pushing past career ceilings, or redefining success on your own terms, Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co. is your space to learn, grow, glow, and build a legacy worth remembering. Because every barrier is breakable.
Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
Navigating the Chaos: Leading from Within in a Complex World
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In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with global speaker, author, and conscious leadership practitioner Michele Risa to explore what it truly means to lead from within during uncertain times.
Drawing on decades of global experience, from post-Soviet Russia to the Middle East to Fortune 500 boardrooms, Michele shares insights on agency, authenticity, and navigating chaos with clarity and courage. The conversation also highlights her work with university students through Universities United, preparing the next generation with the inner and outer competencies needed to thrive in today’s workplace.
Together, they explore:
Why remembering who we are is foundational to leadership
How inner work drives outer impact
The role of trust and authenticity in engagement and retention
What young leaders need to navigate complexity and uncertainty
This episode is a must-listen for leaders, educators, and anyone committed to human-centered leadership.
Guest Bio:
Michele Risa is a global speaker, former Citibank executive, award-winning author, and conscious leadership practitioner. She is co-author of Conscious Entrepreneurs and the founder of Collaborative Solutions Global. Michele has spoken at the World Economic Forum, TEDx Manhattan, and for organizations including Microsoft, MasterCard, and the New York Stock Exchange.
Connect with Michele:
Website: www.CollaborativeSolutions.Global
