Consulting from the Couch
Welcome to Consulting from the Couch, a podcast about leaders, what makes them tick, what drives them, and the challenges they face. During the show, you’ll get to know some of the most genuine people that the host, Steve Goodson, has worked with over the years, and you’ll hear these leaders provide nuggets, tidbits, and takeaways for the emerging leaders of tomorrow.
This podcast is brought to you by Brown Leather Couch Consulting (hence known as BLC Consulting)…we’re a communications and organizational strategy group that works in the electric utility space and with service-related industries, helping them thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape. To learn more, go to BLCconsulting.org.
Consulting from the Couch
The Culture You Lead Is the Culture You Create
In this episode, Chellie Phillips—speaker, coach, author, and creator of the Successfully Ever After framework—dives into a powerful truth: the culture a leader models is the culture they create. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience, she shows how intentional leadership builds human-centered workplaces where employees feel seen, valued, and empowered.
Chellie introduces her V.A.L.U.E. Culture Formula from her book Culture Secrets—a values-and vision-driven approach built on accountability, authentic leadership, recognition of uniqueness, and active engagement. She explains how leaders can use these principles to align teams with purpose, strengthen ownership, and foster connection across organizations.
With her signature Southern charm, Chellie also reveals how personal branding plays a critical role in culture-building. Leaders who model clarity, confidence, and vulnerability create magnetic workplaces where employees thrive, retention soars, and performance outpaces competitors. By the end, listeners will see that culture begins with leadership—but it’s the people at the heart of every team who carry it forward.
To learn more about Chellie Phillips, visit her on the web