The Inner Critic with Jennifer McCollum

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Al Dea is a consultant, facilitator, podcast host, and keynote speaker. He is the Founder of The Edge of Work, a leadership development firm that helps organizations attract and develop talent. Al also helps organizations improve their culture in a changing world of work. In this episode, Al shares his three points on how great leaders develop talent:  Every leader should proactively develop the talent of each employee. Development is a practice, but through small but consistent actions, it can pay off over time. Organizations should create a culture of development. If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Al Dea on LinkedIn *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn      

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Professor John Amaechi. John is a respected organizational psychologist, and the Leadership Transformation Expert at APS Intelligence LTD. John and his team of specialists partner with businesses to build bespoke programs focused on executive coaching and behavioral change. These programs help create influential leaders and authentic and ethical cultures. In this episode, John shares his three points on Creating High-Performance cultures:  1. Work shouldn’t have a body count – it shouldn’t take courage to be at (most) work.  2. The dangers of leaders who lack self-awareness.  3. Culture is defined by the worst behaviors tolerated. If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with John on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn        

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Bret is a business psychologist who specializes in applied neuroscience. He works with senior leadership teams worldwide to improve cultural transformation. He is passionate about using neuroscience to create lasting change in the lives of those he works with. In this episode, Bret shares his Three Points on the Future of Leadership:  1. Connection on a human level, first and foremost. 2. Conversations that drive others to insight. 3. Choice – proactively influencing culture and truly owning your leadership impact. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Bret on LinkedIn *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn    

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on  YouTube *** Episode Description Brittni Bowering is a workshop designer, facilitator, and event host. For the past seven years, Brittni has been travelling around the world, working with companies like LEGO, Google, and Twitter, running workshops and training to help teams achieve more in less time—while having a bit more fun! Brittni shares her three points on “peak moments’ in this episode.  Why we should have more fun at work (why it's important) How can we create peak moments in the mundane, everyday The one thing I know to be true above all else (the power of peak moments)   If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Brittni on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn    

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Dave Moerlein is the author of ‘The Safety Effect’. His book shares tools Dave has implemented over the years to help others create psychological safety for themselves and others. During his 15 years at Google, he managed hundreds of people across ten global offices and was awarded numerous awards for coaching and management. Dave shares his three points on “creating psychological Safety” in this episode. The Challenge: Companies and leadership continuously fail to create safe work environments The Solution: The need to connect psychological safety to everyday business operations The Activation: Recognize that you will fail along the way, but over time, we can all create safe spaces filled with happy workers who contribute to business excellence If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Dave on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn      

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Lesley is a learning designer, facilitator and coach and has taught change management programs to leaders for over 17 years. She co-designed Google's first change management framework, used by hundreds of teams across the company to help plan and land change.  In this episode, Lesley shares her three points on “leading change”. 1. For change to land, start with the why. 2. How change fatigue contributes to burnout. 3. Put on your SCARF and look for the turkeys.   If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Lesley Powell on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn    

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Kim Scott is the author of Just Work and Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. In this episode, Kim shares her three points on “radical candor”. Care Personally Challenging Directly  Top tips to install the habits of being radically candid  If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Kim Scott on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn    

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Kim is a psychologist and learning and development expert who is passionate about helping leaders excel. She has developed and facilitated learning programs for global organizations that are impactful and transformational. She believes that good leaders have the power to inspire and build stronger workplaces and workforces through empathy and engaged leadership. In this episode, Kim shares her three points on “empathetic leadership”. How To Be Vulnerable and not getting fired in the process.  How to be mindful - even if your mind is full.  How to be flexible If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Dr. Kim Howell on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn      

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Jennifer McCollum is on a mission to create better leaders and workplaces, by advancing women and promoting inclusivity. She’s an accomplished CEO, speaker, consultant, and the author of the new book "In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO."  This book uses data and personal stories to shed light on the unique challenges women face on their journey to leadership, providing actionable insights for aspiring leaders and organizations.  In this episode, Jennifer shares her three points on “the inner critic”. What is the Inner Critic and why is it louder for women How to quiet the Inner Critic What we can all do to help others overcome the Inner Critic, especially those from underrepresented groups in leadership   If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Jennifer on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn          

WATCH ▶️  Watch this episode on YouTube *** Episode Description Gibran Khan was previously responsible for managing the alumni programs at Google for Startups. Having a deep understanding of the founder's journey, Gibran identified the areas where Google could provide the most support to founders and developed programs to assist them in building startups that have a lasting impact on the community. In this episode, Gibran shares his three points on “what it takes to lead a start-up”. Effective founders communicate their vision Using ‘no’ as a framework Startups reflect their founders' qualities   If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more leadership content. *** Connect with Gibran on Linkedin *** CONNECT Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn