The Experimental LeaderAre you a business owner, executive, leader, team leader, aspiring future leader, leadership junkie, a scientist, a design thinker, or simply the leader of your own life? If you are, then you are a leader, and as such, you should be experimenting!


Welcome to The Experimental Leader, a podcast where we tackle the ways leaders are experimenting in their own work. Hosted by Melanie Parish and Dr. Mel Rutherford, we dive into the most interesting questions about leaders and get into real-life conversations about how people might be experimenting with their leadership. What they are trying? How they are leading and managing their flow of work and throughput? How are they managing bottlenecks, mission, vision, strategic, operational, and tactical intents? How do they organize experiments? How do they succeed? How do they fail? How do they collect data?


The loneliness of leadership can be overwhelming, especially when a leader gets promoted and doesn’t have a roadmap for how to lead. They might feel like they are supposed to have the answers, and yet they have to figure out what that really means. The hardest part can be not having anyone to talk to about their leadership journey.


Fear not. Let Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford be your guide to becoming the leader you were meant to be – an experimental leader!


A public speaker, consultant, workshop leader, author, and Master Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation, from whom she received the Prism Award, Melanie is an expert in problem-solving, constraints management, operations, strategic hiring, and brand development. She has consulted and coached organizations ranging from a Fortune 50 company to IT start-ups receiving their first round of funding. Her individual clients include those in FAANG and other top global IT companies. Melanie is a Certified Professional Coactive Coach and, Organization and Relationship Systems Certified Coach, and a Theory of Constraints Certified Jonah. As an author, educator, and creator of The Experimental Leader program, Melanie shows people new ways of thinking about their leadership, informed by her understanding of the fast-paced ride of technology innovation.


A professor in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, and Canada Research Chair in Social Perception. Dr. Mel Rutherford graduated from Yale University and earned a Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Development from the University of California at Santa Barbara. A Fulbright Fellowship allowed Dr. Rutherford to study and collaborate with the well-known Simon Baron-Cohen in Cambridge, England. Dr. Rutherford also worked with Bruce Pennington and Sally Rogers at the University of Denver as a postdoctoral fellow. He now heads a dynamic research laboratory at McMaster University. Dr. Rutherford is well-known for research in the field of psychology and has been interviewed and quoted in The Globe and Mail, The London Times, The Chicago Times, CBC Radio, Quirks and Quarks, and The Discovery Channel, as well as many AP newspapers around the world.


Get rid of the fear and doubt, and shift your leadership into something that works better. Every week, learn from top leaders about how they’re experimenting, how they’re leading, and how they’re doing the things that they do. Join us here on The Experimental Leader and step into leadership with confidence and the knowledge to start leading the experiment today!

]]>en-ustrueMelanie Parish and Mel Rutherfordhttps://www.melanieparish.com/podcastMelanie Parish and Mel Rutherfordcoachparish@gmail.comepisodicCopyright 2025 | The Experimental Leader Podcast | All Rights ReservedFrom HR to Human-Centered Leadership with Dr. RozcnFjWU08sWed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT1148https://www.melanieparish.com/from-hr-to-human-centered-leadership-with-dr-roz-cohen/trueWhat makes people truly engaged at work? In this episode of The Experimental Leader, Dr. Roz Cohen joins the conversation to explore the power of connection, belonging, and human-centred leadership in today’s workplace.


As an inclusion strategist and founder of Socius Strategies, Dr. Roz shares insights from her work helping organizations build cultures rooted in trust, psychological safety, and meaningful relationships. Together, the conversation explores why asking “why” matters in leadership, how leaders can create environments where people feel valued, and the difference between intellectual, emotional, and relational engagement.


This episode is a thoughtful discussion on inclusive leadership, workplace culture, employee engagement, and the human side of leadership that too often gets overlooked.


If you are leading teams, navigating organizational change, or working to build stronger workplace relationships, this episode offers practical insights and fresh perspectives to experiment with in your own leadership journey.

]]>Leading Without Burnout with Michelle Troseth & Dr. Tracy ChristophersonPClx0SKlkTue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT1263https://www.melanieparish.com/leading-without-burnout-with-michelle-troseth-dr-tracy-christopherson/trueBurnout is not the cost of leadership. It is a signal.


In this episode of The Experimental Leader, we explore a more sustainable way to lead by moving beyond either or thinking and learning how to manage competing priorities more effectively.


This conversation focuses on balancing results and relationships, performance and well being, and leadership and personal life through a concept known as Polarity Intelligence.


Instead of chasing perfect balance, the focus is on building awareness and making adjustments in real time to stay effective without overextending yourself.


If you are feeling stretched or navigating constant demands, this episode offers a practical and grounded perspective on how to lead without burning out.

]]>Trauma-Informed Leadership with Dr. L. Carol ScottUWn3DKRnGSat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT1667https://www.melanieparish.com/trauma-informed-leadership-with-carol-scott/trueIn this episode of The Experimental Leader, the show explores a trauma-sensitive perspective on leadership, examining how early relational experiences shape executive behaviour, emotional triggers, and decision-making patterns. The conversation highlights how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses show up in the workplace—and what leaders can do to manage them effectively.

]]>Leading Through Collective Wisdom with Paulo Gregoryy4g8mYuBITue, 27 Jan 2026 20:45:00 GMT1990https://www.melanieparish.com/leading-through-collective-wisdom-with-paulo-gregory/trueStart 2026 with a fresh take on leadership.


In this episode of The Experimental Leader, Mel Rutherford and Melanie Parish are joined by designer and community builder Paulo Gregory to explore leading through collective wisdom. They discuss the power of soft skills, non-hierarchical leadership, and collaboration, and how experimentation and trust can unlock innovation and shared ownership in teams.


A must-listen for leaders ready to rethink how leadership works.

]]>Seasonal Leadership Experiments: Efficiency, Culture, and Connection-Hvumm7A8Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT977https://www.melanieparish.com/seasonal-leadership-experiments-efficiency-culture-and-connection/trueThis episode dives into how leaders can use experimentation to navigate the intensity of the December season with more clarity, efficiency, and humanity. The conversation explores practical strategies for running purposeful meetings, setting clear expectations, and respecting time during a high-pressure month.


You’ll also hear fresh perspectives on blending personal and professional traditions, fostering cultural inclusivity, and designing celebrations that bring genuine joy rather than exhaustion. With insights on “safe-to-fail” experiments, flexible decision-making, and inclusive holiday practices, this episode equips leaders to create meaningful connections and healthier rhythms at work.


A timely reminder that thoughtful leadership isn’t seasonal—these lessons are built to carry into the new year.

]]>Leading in Context: Dr. Torben Noerby on Adaptive LeadershiphOOFTITI0Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT1695https://www.melanieparish.com/reputation-resilience-and-new-leaders-with-charlotte-otter/trueIn this episode, Dr. Torben Noerby—CEO of People & Performance, author of The Contextual Leader, and creator of the Contextual Leadership AI Bot (CLAI)—explores how leaders can adapt to their organizational context to drive performance, accountability, and collaboration.


Discover how contextual leadership helps shape culture and strengthen inclusivity, and learn how AI can become a powerful ally in navigating modern leadership challenges. Packed with practical insights and fresh perspectives, this conversation invites leaders to experiment, adapt, and lead with purpose.

]]>Reputation, Resilience, and New Leaders with Charlotte OtterxFbz8IbSSWed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT1507https://www.melanieparish.com/reputation-resilience-and-new-leaders-with-charlotte-otter/trueIn this month’s episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, we explore what it takes to build leadership that lasts. The conversation covers the essentials of self-leadership, aligning words with actions, and the role of diversity in shaping stronger, more authentic leaders. You’ll hear insights on managing reputation, balancing transparency with credibility, and why empathy and quick apologies are vital when mistakes happen.


Tune in for practical takeaways on how leaders can communicate with impact, strengthen team reputation, and lead with humanity in a noisy, fast-changing world.

]]>Transcending Limits: Leadership, Identity, and Advocacy in Uniform with Col. Bree FramDnmAAi09RTue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT1681https://www.melanieparish.com/transcending-limits-leadership-identity-and-advocacy-in-uniform-with-col-bree-fram/trueIn this episode of The Experimental Leader podcast, hosts Melanie Parrish and Mel Rutherford speak with Col. Bree Fram, one of the highest-ranking out transgender officers in the U.S. Space Force. Together, they explore the complexities of leading with authenticity, the unique strengths queer leaders bring to their work, and the emotional toll of being visible in challenging political times.


From the superpowers of queer leadership to navigating misgendering in professional spaces, this conversation offers an unfiltered look at identity, advocacy, and the courage it takes to keep leading when the stakes are high.

]]>Executive Functioning and Leadership Clarity with Frankie BerkobenrADWAcAskTue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT1398https://www.melanieparish.com/executive-functioning-and-leadership-clarity-with-frankie-berkoben/trueIn this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, hosts Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford are joined by executive coach and ADHD expert Frankie Berkoben to explore how executive functioning and systems thinking can elevate leadership performance.


Frankie shares her unique approach to coaching high-performing leaders in tech—drawing from design thinking, behavioral psychology, and neurodiversity-informed practices. Together, they unpack the importance of managing cognitive load, the power of time-blocking, and why trusting your own intuition is essential for sustainable success.


This episode also explores practical leadership lessons around inclusive hiring, the value of diverse personality traits in the workplace, and conflict navigation strategies for discerning leaders.


Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you lead with clarity, intention, and impact, without relying on grit alone.

]]>Authentic Leadership: LGBTQ+ Insights on Inclusivity and Impact with Dr. Liz CavallaroDxKyAjU0fFri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT1723https://www.melanieparish.com/authentic-leadership-lgbtq-insights-on-inclusivity-and-impact-with-dr-liz-cavallaro/trueIn this Pride Month episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, hosts Mel Rutherford and Melanie Parish are joined by Dr. Liz Cavallaro, executive coach and author of Forging Queer Leaders.


Together, they explore how LGBTQ+ leaders leverage resilience, authenticity, and inclusivity to drive impactful leadership.


Packed with actionable insights on allyship, vulnerability, and embracing diverse perspectives, this episode is a powerful resource for leaders and allies alike.

]]>ICF Week 2025: Coaching Experiments with Leah Kedar & Robin Goodbary8bjvZnGLJTue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT2149https://www.melanieparish.com/icf-week-2025-coaching-experiments-with-leah-kedar-robin-goodbary/trueCelebrate International Coaching Week 2025 with this insightful episode exploring coaching’s evolving role in leadership. From AI advancements to maintaining a pure coaching mindset, this conversation offers practical tips, powerful questions, and valuable insights into how coaching fosters transformation, innovation, and shared leadership. Whether you're a coach, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode delivers inspiration and actionable wisdom.

]]>Five Years of Experimentation: A Conversation with Melanie Parish_tRuJSGolTue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT982https://www.melanieparish.com/five-years-of-experimentation-a-conversation-with-melanie-parish/trueCelebrate a remarkable milestone with The Experimental Leader Podcast as we mark five years of exploring leadership through innovation, curiosity, and authenticity. In this special anniversary episode, podcast founder Melanie Parish reflects on the journey that started during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Melanie shares candid insights into the challenges of hosting authentic conversations, the importance of curiosity and presence, and her commitment to providing value to listeners. With over 30,000 downloads—a number that resonates deeply with her—she discusses the unexpected joys of creating a platform for thought-provoking discussions and leadership experimentation.


Looking to the future, Melanie envisions continuing the podcast with the same passion that launched it, embracing its emergent nature and the spontaneous, real moments that make it unique.


Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are discovering us for the first time, this episode is a heartfelt celebration of five years of leadership experimentation.


Tune in to join the celebration and keep experimenting!

]]>Unlocking Operational Excellence with Tara LandesLYuLZ5WqxMon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT1829https://www.melanieparish.com/unlocking-operational-excellence-with-tara-landes/trueThis episode of The Experimental Leader explores leadership challenges, the power of experimentation, and ethical influence.


Discover principles like bravery, reciprocity, and consistency, along with actionable insights to foster purpose-driven leadership and a values-aligned culture.

]]>Leadership Through Connection with Jaime MannUAnAJYkb5Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT1415https://www.melanieparish.com/leadership-through-connection-with-jaime-mann/trueThis episode explores the power of connection in leadership, emphasizing the importance of civility, respect, and understanding impact. Through real-life stories and practical strategies, it highlights how a coaching approach can simplify leadership by focusing on outcomes and relationships rather than conflict details.


Discover how fostering curiosity, navigating workplace dynamics, and experimenting with personal growth can transform leadership at every level.


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]]>Confidence and Mental Wellness in Leadership with Pat BroeY18AqCQZCTue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT1727https://www.melanieparish.com/confidence-and-mental-wellness-in-leadership-with-pat-broe/trueIn this episode of The Experimental Leader, we explore how leaders can balance empathy and accountability while supporting mental wellness in the workplace.


We discuss practical strategies for creating a compassionate and resilient environment for teams, navigating mental health challenges, and leading with authenticity.


Packed with actionable takeaways, this episode offers valuable insights for any leader looking to foster a healthier, more supportive workplace while maintaining strong leadership.


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]]>Fostering Belonging Through Leadership with Marie DeveauxeQmTl8YevThu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT1755https://www.melanieparish.com/fostering-belonging-through-leadership-with-marie-deveaux/trueIn this episode of The Experimental Leader, we explore how self-awareness, compassion, and effective communication can transform workplaces into cultures of belonging.


Discover practical strategies to foster deeper connections, nurture work relationships, and create environments where people thrive.


Learn how intentional leadership can make belonging a cornerstone of your team’s success.

]]>Navigating Public Affairs and Storytelling with Julianna NewlanddbscA4bstTue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT1305https://www.melanieparish.com/navigating-public-affairs-and-storytelling-with-julianna-newland/trueJulianna Newland joins The Experimental Leader Podcast to share insights on navigating leadership, breaking barriers, and advancing careers. Learn about the "sticky floor," the "glass cliff," and how to lead with creativity and confidence.


Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration!


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]]>Driving Business Success Through DEI with Shirley EngelmeierPd3U-oC5GTue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT1887https://www.melanieparish.com/driving-business-success-through-dei-with-shriley-engelmeier/trueIn this episode, the conversation dives into how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can be a game-changer for business success!


Discover why DEI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a powerful strategy that can ignite innovation, boost engagement, and elevate performance.


You’ll get fresh insights on how to create a workplace where every voice matters, and learn how inclusive leadership can lead to breakthrough results.


Plus, there's an exciting take on using vulnerability as a leadership tool to empower teams and drive success.


This episode is packed with ideas that will transform how you think about leadership and DEI!


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]]>Navigating Gender Diversity with Dr. Luluzpv5BnxWfTue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT1639https://www.melanieparish.com/navigating-gender-diversity-with-dr-lulu/trueIn this episode of The Experimental Leader, we sit down with a powerful guest who shares their journey of navigating gender diversity and embracing vulnerability as a leader.


From raising a trans child to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, this episode offers personal insights into creating inclusive environments and the importance of allyship.


Whether you're a leader, parent, or ally, this conversation provides practical advice and inspiration to support the LGBTQ+ community.


Tune in for a thought-provoking and impactful discussion on leadership and inclusion.


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]]>Building Better Workplaces Through Kind Leadership with Christy PretzingerT6bL2WNrETue, 27 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT1801https://www.melanieparish.com/building-better-workplaces-through-kind-leadership-with-christy-pretzinger/trueIn this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, we explore the power of leading with kindness and how it can transform workplace culture.


Discover the concept of a "cultural balance sheet" to assess your organization’s strengths and areas for growth, and learn how to turn cultural liabilities into assets through intentional leadership.


If you're looking to foster a culture of empowerment, curiosity, and compassion in your organization, this episode is a must-listen!


Tune in to start building a better workplace today.

]]>Leading Change: Effective Decision-Making and Team InvolvementZQoZFaMliWed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT989https://www.melanieparish.com/podcasttrueIn this insightful episode of The Experimental Leader, explore the dynamic world of leadership, decision-making, and change management.


Dive into the complexities of experimenting with change management strategies on an academic campus, offering a fresh perspective on leadership styles across various settings.


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]]>Radical InclusivityJhjDanOr_Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT1434https://www.melanieparish.com/radical-inclusivity/trueExplore the importance of honoring marginalized perspectives, challenging implicit biases, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.


Learn how engaging with diverse political views and listening to differing opinions can lead to more robust solutions and a deeper understanding.


Discover actionable steps to overcome biases, promote diversity in decision-making, and create an environment where every voice is valued.


Transform your leadership approach with insights on cultivating inclusivity and embracing diverse viewpoints.


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]]>Experimenting with Collective Agreements with Jane Mulkewich7GzRAd_6kTue, 09 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT2669https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-collective-agreements-with-jane-mulkewich/trueExplore the nexus of leadership and legal frameworks in this insightful podcast episode.


Explore shared leadership, workplace dynamics, and unions' pivotal role in advocating for workers' rights.


Gain actionable strategies for fostering inclusive cultures, navigating legal complexities, and driving organizational excellence.


Tune in for essential insights to empower your leadership journey!


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]]>Experimenting with Learning about Sexuality with Dr. Kim AlexandervZBSTT_MYTue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT1751https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-learning-about-sexuality-with-dr-kim-alexander/true

Join us on The Experimental Leader as we delve into uncharted territories with Dr. Kim Alexander in an episode that redefines leadership and sexual health education.


From navigating leadership transitions to unraveling the complexities of sexual education, we explore the intersections and implications for personal growth and organizational dynamics.


Tune in for enlightening conversations that challenge the status quo and inspire change!


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]]>White People Work: Anti-Racism Work for White PeopleYINQ9AuWVTue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT2039https://www.melanieparish.com/white-people-work-anti-racism-work-for-white-people/trueIn this podcast episode, Melanie Parish and Beverly Horton navigate the complexities of leadership, mental health, and workplace inclusivity.


They introduce an eye-opening anti-racism program, shedding light on the internal journey for individuals.


The conversation delves into the challenges of fostering dialogue and self-reflection on race and identity.


Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on breaking down barriers and promoting growth in this transformative course.


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]]>Healing and Transformation: Unveiling the Power Within with Gul Sonmez5GsJL6gbSTue, 09 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT1748https://www.melanieparish.com/healing-and-transformation-unveiling-the-power-within-with-gul-sonmez/trueExplore leadership, self-care, and equitable assignments. Dive into mindfulness tools, meditation, and unique perspectives on personal growth.


Discover the transformative power of psychic abilities in trauma healing, individually and collectively.


Uncover insights into coaching, authenticity, and the importance of tailored approaches.


Join us for a brief yet impactful journey into healing and leadership evolution.


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]]>Transitioning in the Workplace with Hannah Howard_TaZ9LBQLWed, 27 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT2436https://www.melanieparish.com/transitioning-in-the-workplace-with-hannah-howard/trueEmbark on a journey of positivity and inclusivity in this episode of The Experimental Leader.


From overcoming challenges with grace to embracing the power of Kanban boards in gender identity transitions, discover the uplifting impact of effective communication and self-actualization.


Personal anecdotes shed light on the joyous moments of navigating gender identity and pronouns.


Join the uplifting conversation on fostering positive work environments and celebrating diverse perspectives in this insightful episode.


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]]>Unleashing Youth Champions: Empowering with Chris RomuloNFULMVaBIMon, 27 Nov 2023 10:30:00 GMT1809https://www.melanieparish.com/unleashing-youth-champions-empowering-with-chris-romulo/trueEmbark on a journey of empowerment and resilience in this episode of The Experimental Leader.


Muay Thai champion Chris Romulo shares his transformative story, from conquering self-doubt to becoming a youth advocate. Discover the keys to decision-making, overcoming obstacles, and championing positive change.


Gain insights into Chris's vision for empowering youth and dismantling the barriers to success.


Join the conversation on leadership, innovation, and the profound impact of shaping the leaders of tomorrow.


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]]>Harmonizing Leadership and Musicp9TycvWw5Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT2331https://www.melanieparish.com/harmonizing-leadership-and-music/trueExplore the synergy of leadership, indigenous music, and the power of apologies.


Join the conversation on land acknowledgment, nature-inspired music, and the unique perspectives of indigenous composers.


Delve into water conservation and the transformative nature of music.


Discover the voices and stories shaping the orchestra's future.


This episode unites leadership, culture, and the magic of music.


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]]>Revolutionizing Education: Unleashing the College Success Formula with Tameka L. Williamsonq2zt06olKFri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT1984https://www.melanieparish.com/revolutionizing-education-unleashing-the-college-success-formula-with-tameka-l-williamson/trueIn this episode, we delve into the ever-evolving landscape of education and leadership.


Explore essential topics, including gratitude, college funding, admissions, and the significance of acknowledging others' contributions.


Discover insights from an array of speakers as they shed light on the challenges and opportunities within the educational journey.


Plus, gain valuable parenting advice and explore the transformative power of personal essays.


Join us on a journey of learning and growth. 


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]]>Living Your Dream Life with Josselyne Herman-SacciosIAZvUHkVThu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT2005https://www.melanieparish.com/living-your-dream-life-with-josselyne-herman-saccio/trueExplore transforming boundaries and reactivity on The Experimental Leader podcast. Break free from limiting beliefs with guest Josselyne Herman-Saccio.


Discover being "unmessable with" and detaching rewards from dreams. Delve into ontology, linguistics, and personal freedom.


Tune in now!


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]]>Unconventional Partnerships for Change with Nisha AnandzH5X8fnA7ZFri, 28 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT1990https://www.melanieparish.com/unconventional-partnerships-for-change-with-nisha-anand/trueJoin Nisha Anand on The Experimental Leader podcast as she shares insights into fostering unconventional partnerships for transformative change.


From bipartisan successes to student loan equity, discover the power of collaboration and inclusive leadership.


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]]>Courageous Leadership with Lisa Marie Platskeef7EPH2KqWFri, 07 Jul 2023 15:22:00 GMT2336https://www.melanieparish.com/courageous-leadership-with-lisa-marie-platske/trueIn this episode, host Melanie Parish engages in a captivating conversation with leadership expert Lisa Marie Platske.


Together, they explore the power of courageous leadership, emphasizing the importance of connection, vulnerability, and embracing discomfort.


From navigating challenging conversations to the transformative impact of 360-degree assessments, this episode offers valuable insights for leaders seeking personal and professional growth.


Tune in to gain practical wisdom and discover how to unleash your full leadership potential.


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]]>Plaintiff as Activist for Human Rights (a special episode for PRIDE)HqIP1vaEiFri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT3268https://www.melanieparish.com/plaintiff-as-activist-for-human-rights-a-special-episode-for-pride/trueJoin host Melanie Parish in a special PRIDE Month episode of The Experimental Leader podcast.


Explore the power of activism, the fight for recognition, and the importance of embracing one's identity with pride.


Uncover inspiring stories, legal battles, and the pursuit of equality.


Tune in to this podcast that celebrates PRIDE and the relentless pursuit of human rights.


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]]>Unbelievable future? AI and Coaching with Kerryn Griffiths39qJrsC4QWed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT1334https://www.melanieparish.com/unbelievable-future-ai-and-coaching-with-kerryn-griffiths/trueIn this episode, I'm thrilled to dive into the captivating world of coaching alongside Kerryn Griffiths, the brilliant founder of Reciprocal Coach.


Together, we'll unravel the enchantment of reciprocal peer coaching and examine the future of this transformative industry.


Prepare to be amazed as we explore the interplay between AI and coaching, and uncover the profound significance of human connection in this dynamic field.


Get ready for a riveting conversation filled with enlightening insights and stimulating discussions about the ever-evolving landscape of coaching.


Tune in and join me on this incredible journey!


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]]>Chatting about coaching and accountability with Gail Rappolt-LCbx7FS8HTue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT1332https://www.melanieparish.com/chatting-about-coaching-and-accountability-with-gail-rappolt/trueJoin me, Melanie Parish, on The Experimental Leader podcast as I dive into a compelling conversation with coaching and accountability expert Gail Rappolt.


Discover the true essence of accountability and how it transforms relationships. We challenge common beliefs, explore neural pathways, and uncover the power of vulnerability.


Get practical insights for senior leaders and learn how to foster trust through daily check-ins.


Tune in as we explore the fascinating world of coaching and accountability with Gail Rappolt on The Experimental Leader podcast.


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]]>Women in Coaching & LeadershipkH-dwKt8OMon, 29 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT3593https://www.melanieparish.com/women-in-coaching-leadership/trueJoin me, Melanie Parish, on The Experimental Leader podcast as we delve into the inspiring world of "Women in Coaching & Leadership."


Hear from guests Darlene Chrissley, Marita Fridjhon, and Libby Robinson as we discuss the evolving landscape of coaching and the importance of diversity.


Discover the rewards of a coaching career and explore thought-provoking topics like decolonization and compassion.


Tune in for empowering insights and embrace your path of growth and impact.


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]]>Organizational Agility with Angela Johnson6rtxvmZQBFri, 26 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT1977https://www.melanieparish.com/organizational-agility-with-angela-johnson/trueIt's been so fun to be here with you today. And I love talking with Angela Johnson.


It was fun to look at processes that we share, things that come from Toyota, things that come from Scrum, and things that come from Goldratt. And to dive into the things that we think about when we're trying to create teams.


I love the humility aspect that Angela hires. It's a good trait and the idea of calling everyone a team member. Those are things that will stick with me for a long time.


I challenge you to think about what you want on your teams and what you want to hire for.


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]]>How Employee Engagement Will Improve the Results of your Organization with Paul ter WalIuKSPtDNXThu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT1546https://www.melanieparish.com/how-employee-engagement-will-improve-the-results-of-your-organization-with-paul-ter-wal/trueIt's been so fun to be with Paul talking about human beings. 


And I love the idea of giving and receiving as opposed to giving and taking of feeling of generosity and acceptance of what comes our way.


I love the power of language that he used in those word choices that he was making.


I challenge you to think about your language choices and how they impact what you do.


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]]>Know Thyself: Clarify Your Picture, Create Balance, and Live the Life of Your Dreams with Lee Davy6K6gY8Rd73Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT2529https://www.melanieparish.com/know-thyself-clarify-your-picture-create-balance-and-live-the-life-of-your-dreams-with-lee-davy/trueIt's been a pleasure being here with you today.


I love talking with Lee Devy about things as foundational as breath, how we can change that, and many things about us.


It's been so fun to be here.


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]]>Leading the Way with Music with Jeffrey PollockT9HKoT9s5Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT1405https://www.melanieparish.com/leading-the-way-with-music-with-jeffrey-pollock/trueIt was great being here with you today.


It was great talking with Jeffrey Pollock.


Look for where you can innovate and look for where you can measure your innovation.


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]]>Better Conversations for Stronger Relationships: Insights from an Experimental LeaderojomTvGpnFri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT312https://www.melanieparish.com/better-conversations-for-stronger-relationships-insights-from-an-experimental-leader/trueIn this episode, I share my recent experience with a vendor and how it made me realize the importance of having better conversations to build stronger relationships.


I discuss the need to understand each other's needs and motivations and how asking the right questions can lead to better collaboration and mutual understanding.


Tune in for some valuable tips on improving your communication skills and building stronger relationships, both in business and in your personal life.

]]>Helping Managers to Lead Better with Lori Michele LeavittdfjHIBRJ0xFri, 10 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT1035https://www.melanieparish.com/helping-managers-to-lead-better-with-lori-michele-leavitt/trueIt was great to be here today with Lori Michele Leavitt. 


And to talk about leadership. It's it was amusing to talk about how managers can lead better.


I am left thinking about we manage work and lead people. I think that's such a powerful statement.


I also think it's essential for us to continue to think about what we measure in the work that we do, how we plan the work that we do, and how we collect data to see what results we're having as we do that work.


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]]>Strategic Narrative with Guillaume WiatrJv2iO6r-6Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT2080https://www.melanieparish.com/strategic-narrative-with-guillaume-wiatr/trueIt has been great to be here with Guillaume Wiatr. 


I think our story is so important to who we are as authentic leaders.


It's important to share our stories as we lead others because it's essential for them to know who we are.


It's important in our mentorship of others that we know that they know who we are and how we think.


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]]>Let's Talk About Silence with Leigh Marz1opBEg2VvSat, 25 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT2081https://www.melanieparish.com/lets-talk-about-silence-with-leigh-marz/trueIt's amazing to be here with Leigh Marz and her book "Golden" today. 


I want to challenge you to think about yourself and consider paying attention to your needs around silence.


And to be curious about how you find it in your life.


I'm sure you have ways that you do it. 


And then my second challenge is to find it. 


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]]>The Loneliness of LeadershipUOVK1-nfLFri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT539https://www.melanieparish.com/the-loneliness-of-leadership/trueToday I honor my great-aunt Sarah.


Her journey and her life were where she lived fully.


She's a businesswoman and a loving family member for her whole life.


And I challenge you to figure out the best ways to grapple with your leadership's loneliness and create the fullest life you can for yourself.

]]>Embrace the Power of You with Tricia Timm1-i-Mx2g2CThu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT2138https://www.melanieparish.com/embrace-the-power-of-you/trueIt's been great being here with you today.


I love talking to Tricia Timm about her book.


And I'm a huge advocate for how we figure out how to be authentic and let others be authentic.


So my challenge to you is, what barriers do you need to remove for yourself to be more authentically in the world this week?


And what can you do to remove a barrier for someone else to be more authentically them?


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]]>When Your Career Starts to Itch, Ya Gotta Scratch with Randi Roberts1CBCGgVkpThu, 02 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT2296https://www.melanieparish.com/when-your-career-starts-to-itch-ya-gotta-scratch-with-randi-roberts/trueWell, this was a fascinating day at The Experimental Leader podcast.


I love talking to Randi Roberts and thinking about career development. 


What do you intend for your career?


And then, how do you intend to leave if you decide to go?


What do you intend to create for yourself?


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]]>Living and Leading on Purpose with Amy WongIIwBZ7A4OThu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT1811https://www.melanieparish.com/living-and-leading-on-purpose-with-amy-wong/trueIt's been great being with you here today.


I loved Amy Wong's perspective on that, something I always talked about.


Think about where the flow is constricted and where it's good, where the energy, the money, the light, the joy flows, where it doesn't, and what the bottlenecks are.


And how you can remove them to restore and optimize flow in the ways you want to in your life for this year 2023.


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]]>Creating Happiness and Success in the Same Life with Lisa HaleVXOgwJ8E2Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT2257https://www.melanieparish.com/creating-happiness-and-success-in-the-same-life-with-lisa-hale/trueIt was so great to be here with Lisa Hale. It was amazing to get to hear her thoughts.


It's so rare for me to have on-air conversations with other master-certified coaches.


And I love this idea of really looking at fulfillment.


I love that different emotions can live in us at any one time.


We can be happy. We can grieve. We can experience everything.


We don't have to be one thing. We can change our perspectives at any time.


So I want to invite you. You don't have to be any one thing for anyone. 


And it doesn't have to be the same at any given time as it was a minute before.


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]]>Making Decisions Based on Measured Results with Fred FowlerUZpncIkCDFri, 16 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT2199https://www.melanieparish.com/making-decisions-based-on-measured-results-with-fred-fowler/trueWell, it was super fun talking to Fred Fowler about experimenting. And I love that. 


He said anytime you try something new; you're experimenting. I believe this wholeheartedly. 


And I think one of the things I want to challenge you or you need to do is, if you are doing something new, think of it as an experiment number one or two.


Think about how long you will do the experiment and how you will know whether you should keep doing it.


So, how will you collect data? How will you measure what you're doing? So that you know whether or not it works.


So, make sure you've got that measurement in place before you start so that you know whether or not you're trying.


What you're doing for the first time is a good thing to do or not a good thing to do as you try it.


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]]>"Power Skills" - Formerly Misrepresented as Soft Skills with Alexandra BlumxdI92WDPXFri, 09 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT2678https://www.melanieparish.com/power-skills-formerly-misrepresented-as-soft-skills-with-alexandra-blum/trueIt's been great being here with Alexandra Blum today.  I loved our conversation.


I want to challenge you to go out and look at your leadership.


Look at your people. Look at where you can infuse. Look at where you can infuse empathy into the conversations that you're having.


Look where they are struggling and not connected to your brand, where you can help and mentor them. 


And dive deep with them to help build their resilience in your organization. 


I hope you find meaning in the relationships you build, your conversations, and the depth you strive for in your leadership.


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]]>Being Boring and Making Mistakes During Presentations. What To Do and Not Do As A Leader with Marsha RedmonZHfrtxT47Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT1955https://www.melanieparish.com/being-boring-and-making-mistakes-during-presentations-what-to-do-and-not-do-as-a-leader-with-marsha-redmon/trueIt has been so fun being here with Marsha Redmon. 


And I love thinking about how we experiment with virtual teams and how we get people. We treat the people in our meetings virtually, and how you give them a voice by pairing them with others.


I think that's a great thing to experiment with. To create some equity and to get their ideas into a room. 


I think it's so easy to marginalize them because they're in technology. They don't get their ideas spoken, so they have to have their ideas told by others.


It's a cool thing to try. I'd love to challenge you to amplify virtual team members' voices in meetings.


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]]>Leadership and Agility with Brandi OlsonvQ7vtPTj4Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT2114https://www.melanieparish.com/leadership-and-agility-with-brandi-olson/trueIt was great talking to Brandi Olson. I enjoyed our conversation.


And as I was thinking about it, I was thinking about a couple of things that are part of my leadership toolkit with people.


One is I often recommend that leaders end meetings when they're done. Set aside one meeting every couple of weeks with your team. Where you check in and do all the warmth and things that need to be done, but don't be afraid to schedule short meetings and get off after five minutes or 15 minutes if that's time to get the work done. So that you don't end up being in a cycle where because you scheduled an hour, you have to stay on for an hour. Be efficient in your meetings and see what needs to be done. And then don't be afraid to say, "I feel like we're done. Can we move on now?" That's not rude. You don't have to sit through a long meeting. It's okay to finish and recoup your time back.


The other thing is, how many things you can work on at once. It made me think of the Kanban process, and Kanban sort of limits you. A Kanban board can make work visible.


I talked about it in my book. But there's a Japanese efficiency tool to make work visible. And they often constrain you to have a column for work in progress. They limit you to having only three things in progress. So I think you need more than one. And I think you may need more than two because, for example, if you're reaching out to someone to get the information, you're waiting on them. So you might be in the waiting mode for a project. So it would help if you so had that you're working on the project, but you're not actively working on it. But you certainly don't need 20 because if you're working on 20 things, you're not working on anything to move it forward and get throughput or completion with the project.


So Trello Atlassian, this project product is a Kanban board. There are some free other free Kanban boards out there. There's we used Kanban flow for a long time. So there's just a variety of Kanban boards that you can use if you want to. And it can be a handy tool. 


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]]>Tools to Create Sincere, Peaceful, and Harmonious Relationships in Your Professional and Personal Life with Claudia AronowitzxcnIgMFLZFri, 18 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT1411https://www.melanieparish.com/tools-to-create-sincere-peaceful-and-harmonious-relationships-in-your-professional-and-personal-life-with-claudia-aronowitz/trueIt's been a pleasure being here today with Claudia Aronowitz.


I loved that she talked about "NO" as a learning word.


I often tell my clients that "NO" is a two-letter word that will change their life.


I also challenge you to look for places where you can use "NO" without explanation. 


So you know, we sometimes soften " NO " for people by explaining why we can't do it. I'm busy. I'm this...


But I challenge you this week to look for a place to say, "No, I can't do that." And let it sit because it's incredibly powerful. 


It allows you to sit with "NO" being an option for no other reason. Then you choose it.


That's my challenge to you this week. 


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]]>Experimenting with War Gaming with Mel ParishFAWkNaWS7Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT1420https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-war-gaming-with-mel-parish/trueWell, it has been a joy to be with my dad today. 


The heart of the scientists with that Ph.D. in physics growing up around him makes me want to challenge you.


Think about where you need to be experienced or experimenting in your life. 


Where do you need to be stretching?


Look for new ways to use the technology that's evolving.


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]]>The Challenges Women Face in Leadership with Sinead Sharkey SteensonSXPvWKncZHSat, 05 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT1647https://www.melanieparish.com/the-challenges-women-face-in-leadership-with-sinead-sharkey-steenson/trueWell, it was great to be here with you today.


I loved talking about Gemba walks and women in leadership.


I challenge you to think about where you want to learn more about the people you're supervising and the world you want to see more.


And go there and look at what's happening on the ground. Do your Gemba walk.


Figure out what you want to learn. Then, find out what you can see.


It's all there waiting for you.


And I encourage you to learn as much as you can. 


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]]>The Power of Telling Your Story Through Memoir with Anne BokmaFNyrJVsSuSat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT2174https://www.melanieparish.com/the-power-of-telling-your-story-through-memoir-with-anne-bokma/trueIt's been so fun to be here with you today. 


And oh my goodness, Anne Bokma is just such an experimenter in her soul. So it's fun to talk to her about how she approached her book.


You know, it reminds me of being in a workshop at the University of Michigan with Mike Rother, the author of Toyota Kata. And he, you know, said if you want things to change, start changing something somewhere. 


So if there's something in your life you want to have to be different, start doing some things. Start changing something. Start experimenting somewhere.


So my challenge is to find a place you aren't so satisfied with and pick a place to experiment. It doesn't matter if it's exactly right.


Do a short experiment, maybe a week and pick something and start trying something new. 


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]]>Sh*t HappensuGdEuLxAnFri, 21 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT1289https://www.melanieparish.com/sht-happens/trueWell, this has been super interesting.


And if you want to think more about leadership, or any of those things, I'd love to invite you to go to my website, melanieparish.com.


You can learn about individual coaching, you can learn about the Leadership Essentials program, and you can get a copy of the book.


And it's interesting to pivot. It's interesting to redirect live. So I think anytime things happen in a fast-moving world. So it's essential to take a minute. 


I accepted, you know, five maybe to think, and Christine watched me think for a while today and figure out what principles I want to stand on. What are the values that I want to stand on?


And today, it was authenticity like this and a chance to dialogue with you about what's happening in real-time.


So my challenge to you is what's your authentic leadership that needs to shine through as things don't always go exactly the way that you want them to.


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]]>How a Business Can Accelerate Growth Without Overwork and Overwhelm with Crista GrassoWNVNXHuMRFri, 14 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT1522https://www.melanieparish.com/how-a-business-can-accelerate-growth-without-overwork-and-overwhelm-with-crista-grasso/trueWell, it's been super fun to be here with Crista Grasso. It's amusing to talk about continuous improvement.


And I want to challenge you to go out and look for a space in your calendar for some time that you can block out to hold for innovation in your life.


Maybe it's an innovation Friday. Perhaps it's an hour, in the morning or on Tuesday. It doesn't matter.


Take some time to consider how you hold innovation in your life or for yourself.


It may be about innovating your leadership brand and how you think globally. But look for a space for innovation in your life.


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]]>Leadership Through Influence with Greg PoirierlWKozqC7kFri, 07 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT2421https://www.melanieparish.com/leadership-through-influence-with-greg-poirier/trueIt's been so fun to be with you here today. And it was super fun to hear Greg talking about how his leadership journey has evolved.


I want to reiterate the idea of sharing thoughts. Sometimes it's a year before they happen. Sometimes it's two years; my example of the Unitarian Church is 20 years. That's a bit long, but you want to start sharing your ideas and seed your environment with the things you want to happen.


It helps you emerge as a thought leader. And it allows people to see the items you're interested in, be a thinker, and then share those thoughts freely. Because it helps you in your career development and lets people see what you're interested in.


I hope that you have a fantastic week.


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]]>Intimacy and feminine energy for high level CEOs with Melisa KeenansjVKT8GjoFri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT2737https://www.melanieparish.com/intimacy-and-feminine-energy-for-high-level-ceos-with-melisa-keenan/trueI had a great time on the show today with Melissa Keenan.


And our discussion brings me back to the thought that our discussions' quality compensates for our relationships' quality.


So, this week, I'd want to encourage you to go out and have meaningful discussions with individuals you care about.


And I'm sure you've been putting off a conversation or two because it was summer, the kids were going to return to school, you didn't want to make waves, or you had something else on your mind, but I want to urge you to have those essential conversations.


So I'd like you to go ahead and have that conversation you've been putting off this entire week.


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]]>Exploring Positive Intelligence with Kimberly WieflingWjyczPGULTThu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT2046https://www.melanieparish.com/exploring-positive-intelligence-with-kimberly-wiefling/trueIt was such a joy to be here with Kimberly Wiefling. She's such a clear leader in her field. I love how she brings in evidence-based models for leadership.


And it's so interesting how she talks about feedback loops, which we discussed in the experimental leader. How do you learn about yourself as a leader? How do you take in information and learn? And then how do you figure out how it's impacting others because leadership is. So it's a circle; you're learning and leading or influencing others with your leadership. 


So you also want to hear from them about how you're doing. So ask, Hey, I've been inquisitive. I've been trying to say this in meetings. How's that landing for you? So ask specific questions. Don't ask broad like, hey, how do you think I'm doing in my leadership?


Leadership can be a little lonely. And so, New Leaders often want way more feedback than they naturally get. One thing I hear from new leaders is that nobody tells me anything. It's like they don't get the feedback they're used to getting from having a boss at a lower level in an organization. 


So part of learning to be a good leader is learning to quiet that voice in yourself. But on a systematic level, you can ask for feedback. So you don't want to overtax your people by asking for feedback too often, it makes you seem needy, and you can regularly ask for feedback. And over time, learn about your leadership. 


So you don't want them to have you don't want to have been trying to get your ego massaged from feedback. You want to be learning about what you can do better.


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]]>Experimenting with Retrospective with Paul ReedExk3CPTImThu, 09 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT2715https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-retrospective-with-paul-reed/trueWell, it's been a joy hanging out with Paul Reed, as always. Thank you so much. I loved having him on the show. It was wonderful.


Well, that was so much fun. And I think it's very important to look at both retrospectives. 


And think of that socio-technical complexity and how it intersects with the Gemba Walk. It's not my concept. I referenced it in The Experiment Leader book. 


It's important to look at the human components of measurement. As we try to figure out whether or not our experiments work.


I challenge you to look around at the experiments that you're doing in your work and with your people. See what the people are doing this week.


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]]>How to Turn Your Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire with Mark CarpenterrG17lfGms8Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT2013https://www.melanieparish.com/how-to-turn-your-experiences-into-stories-that-teach-lead-and-inspire-with-mark-carpenter/trueWell, it was great having Mark Carpenter on the show. It's been really interesting to talk to him. 


I love this idea of a story. To illuminate the good and also come out and talk about the things that didn't go so well. It's really important to have a way to share our vulnerability through a story.


I want to challenge you to come up with a story in which you can share your vulnerability. We don't always have to do that. 


In the moment. We know that as leaders, we're supposed to be vulnerable but we don't always have to do it right. 


So I challenge you. If you're leading, I want you to come up with a story that's a safe vulnerability. It doesn't have to be a vulnerability. That's like your most tender spot. 


Think of a story or two that are ways that you overcame adversity that could be shared with your team. To help them know that you overcame adversity so that you can pull it out when you need it.


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]]>Igniting a Workforce in Today's Employment Market with George MurrayFTbWF7LXMThu, 19 May 2022 10:00:00 GMT1305https://www.melanieparish.com/igniting-a-workforce-in-todays-employment-market-with-george-murray/trueIt was so fun to talk with George Murray about how to pay attention as a leader and about all of that.


And I have a challenging question for you. How can you ignite the people around you to engage in the things they love to do?


That's my challenge question to you this week. Go experiment.


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]]>Helping People Harness Digital Empathy at Work with Mckenna SweazeyrNh2B61CpIFri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 GMT1747https://www.melanieparish.com/helping-people-harness-digital-empathy-at-work-with-mckenna-sweazey/trueIt was fun to be here with Mckenna Sweazey. 


And I love this idea of, if you're having a bad day, go ahead and let people know it's a different kind of feedback loop, which I talked about in the experimental leader book. 


But I love the idea that if we wonder what people think we're thinking, we just tell them. Let people know how we're feeling, and what we're experiencing so that we increase their knowledge of what's going on.


We decrease the chaos a little bit in those interpersonal relationships, especially in an online environment because the online environment increases chaos and increases the not knowing. And it allows us to have empathy for each other. It allows us to have a better sense of reality so that we don't make things up.


The absence of knowledge has people make up what they think is happening, and often, we're just wrong. So knowing and having a story to start with that is, at least based on some facts is very helpful.


I challenge you to think about where you can up your empathy, either at home or at work this week.


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]]>2nd Anniversary Episode with Marita Fridjhon: What Does Systems Inspired Leadership Bring To Us Today? And What Has Changed Since Our Last Interview?iOCYWcY7sThu, 28 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT2153https://www.melanieparish.com/2nd-anniversary-episode-with-marita-fridjhon-what-does-systems-inspired-leadership-bring-to-us-today-and-what-has-changed-since-our-last-interview/trueWell, it is so fun to talk with Marita Fridjhon.


She is masterful at systems and what I would call feedback loops. 


And I love this idea of systems-inspired leadership. The idea that we don't have to lead alone is much a part of how I think about leadership. 


I want to challenge your thinking. Think about where you try to go it alone and have to be smart?


I want to bust you on that. I want you to think about how you can bring others in when you feel like you have to figure it out all by yourself and where others could help you do it better?


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]]>Building Confident Leaders and Healthy Teams with Todd Long3oBVk1stEThu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT1685https://www.melanieparish.com/building-confident-leaders-and-healthy-teams-with-todd-long/trueWell, that was a fun conversation with Todd Long. 


And one of the biggest takeaways for me from this conversation is that it's such an interesting idea to think about the fact that the vision doesn't have to come just from the leader. We can have these conversations that develop our vision. 


Vision can come from everywhere in the organization. We can throw out drafts and we can get feedback or we can engage people in a preliminary conversation about the vision. We don't have to decide on our own.


I hope that you have some really interesting vision conversations as you include the people in your organization.


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]]>The Future of Where Remote Work is Going with Liam MartinpbnafjuLRFri, 15 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT1908https://www.melanieparish.com/the-future-of-where-remote-work-is-going-with-liam-martin/trueIt was lovely to speak to Liam Martin. 


I love this idea of the experimental context. We tried some experimentation on taking remote work home or taking the office home.  


And I'm fascinated by this idea of asynchronous, remote work, helping to build more a diverse and inclusive work environment and get rid of some of the biases that we might have. I want to continue to explore it.


And I want to challenge you to look at what are your assumptions about remote workers around people who work you know in the office next to you? Pay attention to who you like more, who you feel more connected to, and why and how much of it is proximity bias? I think it's an interesting question.


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]]>Using Academic Theory and Applying it to the Corporate Setting to Achieve Business Results with Steve YacovelliH4vVLpD37Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT1855https://www.melanieparish.com/using-academic-theory-and-applying-it-to-the-corporate-setting-to-achieve-business-results-with-steve-yacovelli/trueIt was just great talking to Steve Yacovelli.


 I love this idea of feedback being a gift. I think it is a great gift to have access to information. Often as leaders, we're afraid of information if it doesn't align with what we believe.


And so I encourage you, as you get information, to see it as information to be curious about what you knew already. What you didn't know and not to leap to an immediate. 


And then buy yourself time. You know, anytime you're getting feedback, that's hard to take. Just give yourself a minute to say, "Hey, let me think about that for a little while. Get back to you." 


It's always okay to ask for more time. It's great any time you meet with a manager and they say something to you that you are like at the moment. Just train yourself to ask for more time. It's a great leadership skill.


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]]>Eliminating Self Doubt, Anxiety & Mental Blocks with Adrian Morenozk20yeybhThu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT1446https://www.melanieparish.com/eliminating-self-doubt-anxiety-mental-blocks-with-adrian-moreno/trueWell, it was great being here with Adrian Moreno, and I am so conscious of this idea of the idea of fostering a dream. This is true for coaching. It's true for hypnosis, I feel like we can all tune up our brains a little bit. So I want to challenge you as just a human being to think about yourself, your thoughts, what you're calling forth for yourself, and do a little tune-up on the inside. Think of the pictures that you want to achieve on the inside. That you want to manifest on the outside but start with the picture you have in your mind. I think it's a really powerful thought. 


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]]>Experimenting with Being All of Who You Are as a Leader with Bryna HaynesIt4tQYMXBThu, 17 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT2237https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-being-all-of-who-you-are-as-a-leader-with-bryna-haynes/trueWell, it was fantastic to talk to Bryna Haynes about the idea of thought leadership.


The idea is that you can put your ideas out into the world as something substantial. And I think this is such interesting for people. It's one of the bases of how I work with leaders.


Coaching is to find out how they want to impact the world and what they uniquely offer to their profession. So it isn't just about being good at your job. That's like sort of the fair value exchange for your job.


It isn't about being outstanding at your job. It's about becoming an expert and a thought leader contributor in your field. 


And if you have that orientation, I love that she talks about this. That orientation is so powerful for career development.


So I'd love for you to think about this week. I'd love for you to think about your career. Where are you on that journey from being good at something to being an expert and then being a thought leader in your field? Have an honest conversation in your mind about that for yourself. Figure out where you are and where you'd like to be with that.


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]]>Achieve Excellence by Doing Ordinary Things Extraordinarily Well with Dave McKeownfiu8mbc1JThu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 GMT1603https://www.melanieparish.com/achieve-excellence-by-doing-ordinary-things-extraordinarily-well-with-dave-mckeown/trueWell, it was great to talk to Dave today.


And I love that he was talking about reactivity. And I have a gift for you. I have a cheat sheet that's about toxic leadership behaviors. You might find them in yourself. You might find them in others. You can get that at reactivecheatsheet.experimentalleader.com. I'm proud of this. And I think it's a really helpful way to just think about how you work with others. We are always doing that. And it's important to figure it out. 


I was struck today with this idea of a timeline. And I think it's so important for us to adjust our timelines to fit the situation. If you think about what COVID has done to all of us collectively, it has shortened our timeline, everything became an emergency. And that's burned out our adrenals. It made us tired. It gives us less capacity.


The thing you can do for yourself as you're coming out of it if you want to excel in leadership is to start just leaving space to consider the timeline a year from now two years from now three years from now, maybe five years from now. Not because you can put a plan in place. But because you can put a plan in place that includes that timeline. You may still have the reactive things that are going on in your organization that you have to respond to quickly. That's fine. 


Start to leave space to dream about the future. My challenge to you this week is what's your dream for three years from now? And what do you need to do today for that dream to be possible?


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]]>Reputation Management for Leaders with Bant BreenJVUY3Hw0uThu, 03 Mar 2022 11:00:00 GMT1910https://www.melanieparish.com/reputation-management-for-leaders-with-bant-breen/trueI love getting to talk to Bant Breen. He was fantastic.


And I love this idea of curating your presence online. I also like the idea of, you know, picking three things that you can focus on so that you're not trying to be all things. It's part of that personal leadership brand.


Who are you? What do you want to move in this world? What's your vision of a perfect world? And how do you comment on that? 


So, my challenge to you this week is to take a minute to think of the three things you want to move in the world and make some notes for yourself. Figure out how that's going to be a part of the way that you manage your professional brand and your reputation.


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]]>Learning How to Find, Bid, and Win Profitable Contracts with Kizzy Parksv8ae5g8LG2Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT1927https://www.melanieparish.com/learning-how-to-find-bid-and-win-profitable-contracts-with-kizzy-parks/trueWell, it's just been amazing to be here with Kizzy Parks today. I'm still thinking about bottlenecks. I'm fascinated by how she got her records and all of the different areas that she worked on improving flow. 


So there's the visual field. There was how her feet landed on the ground. I'm sure there's something about how fast her arms went around. And I just want to leave you with that thought today. Where are the bottlenecks? What are the bottlenecks? 


There's always only one bottleneck. Once you clear that one, it becomes clear what the next bottleneck is, but you don't have to work on multiple bottlenecks at once. 


So think about what your bottleneck is this week. I'd love to hear what you think about your bottlenecks and what you're going to do to work on them. And it's been great being with you today. Go experiment.


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]]>Experimenting with conflict with Sean CastrinaCooJNR5gQThu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT1842https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-conflict-with-sean-castrina/trueWell, it's been great talking with Sean Castrina. I am so grateful for the thoughts that we explored on here. 


As leaders, we have to be thinking about who we are. We have to think about someone. We have to think of the fights we pick and what we invest in.

And I challenge you to experiment with the conversations you need to have and with who you are in those conversations.


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So that you can have the most positive, productive conflict possible. So that you're taking it somewhere. So that you're developing skills, and then experimenting differently with the way you approach it. To see what works for you and what doesn't. 

]]>Overcoming Adversity, Resilience and Keeping a Positive Mindset with Fiona DemarkkxGL7ExHdThu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT1504https://www.melanieparish.com/overcoming-adversity-resilience-and-keeping-a-positive-mindset-with-fiona-demark/trueWell, it was fun talking to Fiona Demark. 


I am so struck by the idea that when you're choosing one thing, you're not choosing another. And that is to be respectful in your own life. You will need to be okay with that. I think that's such a powerful thought.


And I encourage all of you to experiment with that. To be at peace with what you choose to do and what you can do. And to honor your journey. 


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]]>Leading Disruption with Sam Nguyen & Hunter Smith64oCX-anUiThu, 03 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT2411https://www.melanieparish.com/leading-disruption-with-sam-nguyen-hunter-smith/trueSo it was interesting to talk to Sam and Hunter about disruption. I'm fascinated. I like inviting people to my show because I love that leadership skills translate as they go across, you know, different kinds of work. 


They work in our home lives. So the thing that I noticed is, you know, a clear vision is still a good leadership skill. Best practices are still a good leadership style, and then bravery.


We talked about getting arrested, putting your body on the line in this one. And I think both those things, not the getting arrested part in leadership, I hope for business. But I think that we put our bodies on the line when we have to give up going to the gym for our work or we aren't able to do as much self-care as we need. We're putting ourselves on the line day in and day out in leadership.


I want to give you an assignment this week. I want you to think about what you want to disrupt in your world. And I want to challenge you to go experiment with disruption.


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]]>Helping Remote Communication Suck Less with Josh Little8Iv0YfAhiThu, 27 Jan 2022 11:00:00 GMT1348https://www.melanieparish.com/helping-remote-communication-suck-less-with-josh-little/trueWell, that was fun. And I love the idea of Volley as on-demand communication. It fits in line with the Toyota Kata stuff around just in time. And I love all of that.


I think it's iterative. So you can have more iteration of exactly what you need to remove bottlenecks and to do it right at the last second. Or you know to repeat the questions often enough to remove your bottlenecks one after the other. Which is like speeding up productivity. So I love that. 


I want to invite you to download a copy of my book at digitalbook.experimentalleader.com. I also want to tell you that it offers an opportunity to buy a workbook where you can chart your progress with that book. I wrote that book, and it took me seven years to write it. 


I like it when people get a chance to take their learning and to have a place to put that learning. And to keep that learning. There are additional questions there. 


I always dreamed of having that book be like dog eared and tired, and the pages were marked and highlighted. And the feedback I often get when people finish it is "Oh, my gosh! I need to go back and read again."


It's a pretty rich book and has a lot of helpful tips to help you lead a team. And so I'd love to hear from you. If you buy the book and you have feedback. I have a few feedback loops around how people experience the book live, and I'd love to hear that.


Well, I challenge you to think about how you change the way you communicate with your team in any way you can think of.


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]]>Addressing Bias and Incivility in the Workplace with Robin RosenbergBnbZUOAlz2Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:00 GMT1537https://www.melanieparish.com/addressing-bias-and-incivility-in-the-workplace-with-robin-rosenberg/trueIt was just fascinating getting to talk with Dr. Robin Rosenberg.


And I loved all of the talks about onboarding and how you think about the way that you approach conversations from a leadership perspective.


And also how you see the conversations for the people on teams who are welcoming new team members. How do you invite them to be curious? How do you invite them to have today be a new day? To think about the feedback loops that they're setting up with people.


And there's a whole chapter in my book about feedback loops, you might really enjoy that.


So I really encourage you if you're bringing new people onto your team, think about what your dream is for them. Think about how you best foster that dream and how you create a new day for them and for you as you welcome new team members.


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]]>Highly Sensitive Leading with Heather DominickKVs4sAJj5jMon, 20 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT942https://www.melanieparish.com/highly-sensitive-leading-with-heather-dominick/trueSo I loved talking with Heather Dominick today. It was such an interesting conversation.


And what I noticed is that all of the things that Heather's suggested, sort of acceptance, and all of this is a part of improving feedback loops. We don't want people to be overwhelmed because we want them to take the information. We want them to be able to share information.


So if we look at the experimental leader, sort of that's the principle. It's improving these feedback loops if people aren't reactive and they can respond in those ways.


I love the idea that radical acceptance of so many things can change the way that we do in our work as leaders. I have a challenge for you. And that is for the next couple of weeks. I want you to look at where you can use radical acceptance of uncertainty in the way you lead.


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]]>Designing New Workplace Experiments with Melissa Boggs9uJF_ihJkThu, 09 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT2010https://www.melanieparish.com/designing-new-workplace-experiments-with-melissa-boggs/trueI love Melissa's spirit. I love that she talked about experimenting. And you know, of course, that's near and dear to my heart. And the thing that I loved about it so much is that there was a clear intention behind it. We knew what we wanted to change. We wanted to change the way the hiring process felt in both directions. She also wanted to have better outcomes. And as somebody who does the hiring, I see how observing the behavior is better than hearing about the behavior.


And so trying this experiment, and then trying it multiple times. And then I love that she collected feedback both internally and in tech. Also, from the candidates, and got feedback on the process. 


Please think about where you can experiment around processes that don't feel good—or around processes, hiring processes. How can you change your hiring processes in ways? How can you experiment to get better outcomes, especially right now, when things are so competitive?


It's worth the effort to plan new processes right now because the stakes are so high. It's so competitive. And innovation is super attractive to the kind of candidates you want to attract. So, my challenge to you is to figure out where you can experiment.


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]]>Experimenting with Long-Term Strategy with Mark Sherkeyj8EZC-rvWMThu, 02 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT1451https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-long-term-strategy-with-mark-sherkey/trueWell, I've been talking with Mark Sherkey, and I've loved our conversation. And I love that he differentiated between strategy and plans because I kind of hate strategic plans. It's like they are out of date. 

The second is that you do them because you've made a plan based on the current condition, but then your goals need to change because every time you start implementing whatever the goal is, the whole system changes. 


So in my book, The Experimental Leader, I talked about strategic intents. That's the framework that I like to think of in terms of strategy. That will help you have an intent to move forward and intent about what you want to do, and then you have operational intents to move things like the budgeting process forward. 


I also would love to give you a FREE KATA CARD. If you have been reading the book and you want to practice the concepts of the experimental leader, you can send me an email at melanie@experimentalleader.com, and I will send that out to you.


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]]>Self Awareness Strategies for Success with Dr. L Carol ScottZwP17_jO2Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT1388https://www.melanieparish.com/self-awareness-strategies-for-success-with-dr-carol-scott/trueIt was great to be here with Dr. Carol Scott. And I love these ideas that are super practical that she shared. And it makes me think about how we experiment as leaders with ourselves, with our thoughts giving ourselves a break but trying something new. The next time learning to repattern is an experimental process.


These objects exemplify how you are now and other objects that illustrate how you want to be because those are touchstones for evaluating the change, shift, target condition, or desired end state that you want to achieve as a leader. I feel like we're talking about who we are from the inside out as leaders. Not so much what we show, but what do we look at inside ourselves? What are our abandoned dreams? What are those new dreams for who we want to be as leaders?


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]]>Experimenting with Copywriting with Nicki KrawczykiqyZt90I6wFri, 19 Nov 2021 12:58:16 GMT1927https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-copywriting-with-nicki-krawczyk/trueIt was just such a compelling interview. Nicki, she's so interesting. I'm left pondering this idea of whether or not leaders can have bad days. I think one of the things that we bring to organizations as leaders is that bright-eyed bushy-tailed energy not all the time and not in a cloying way, and not in a fake way.


There's some authenticity around it all but I do think being able to walk past some of the bullshit and just be in the possible. Like the positive and the possible for our staff is something that we can do powerfully as leaders.


I'm curious as to where you think you cross that line. Where your authenticity steps a little too much into whining. Or where you do a great job of holding that positivity of being solutions-oriented, of walking past the trouble, and sort of holding a beacon for your staff. 


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]]>Thriving with Dr. Jeanne MicheleQUougMGC8Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT1304https://www.melanieparish.com/thriving-with-dr-jeanne-michele/trueIt was so great connecting with Dr. Jeanne Michele. I loved how it comes down to deep listening. And then, authentically speaking. When I think about the experimental leader and feedback loops, those are the heart. Have good feedback loops, both in your personal life and your work life and leadership. It's the way that information flows. So I challenge you to think about your listening this week, and I challenge you to speak authentically.


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]]>Experimenting with Marketing and Profit with Nikki Nasht2A1BqP3FThu, 04 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT1995https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-marketing-and-profit-with-nikki-nash/trueI talk about experimenting as a leader all the time, but I think marketing is one of the purest places because we attach dollars to our marketing, and we're used to track so we can use some of the ideas that we employ in marketing. When we do other thought leadership in organizations, we can think about what we want, what we're trying, and what we want to measure. We can think about how we do that. And it's a great way to experiment but also to learn the lessons of marketing. 


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]]>Leading A Remote Team With Kevin EikenberryFaaRwcEq3Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT1661https://www.melanieparish.com/leading-a-remote-team-with-kevin-eikenberry/trueKevin Eikenberry, the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group and the Co-Founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, joins Melanie Parish to share how to lead a remote team and how to develop them. Tune in and learn more!


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]]>Leading Profound Transformation with Sophie McleanB4hbTeO7ZThu, 14 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT1449https://www.melanieparish.com/leading-profound-transformation-with-sophie-mclean/trueThere are many different ways to get to innovation and use things like religion and spirituality as teasers or flirts from the world to revitalize our leadership and deepen our leadership. And to think about the idea of alleviating suffering is an exciting way to take some of the charges out of the ways that we need to change. 


The show's guest in this episode is Sophie Mclean. Sophie talks with Melanie Parish about leading and transformation. Sophie shares her challenges as she faces taking everything online. Tune in, and be transformed!


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]]>Running Yourself Raggedgn9rPCBdtHFri, 24 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT430https://www.melanieparish.com/?p=6025&preview=truetrueWhat happens to you as a leader when you've been working hard? Trying to be the best that you can be. And for a while, it might feel good. Suddenly, there's a couple of things that happened. You hit a bump, but you keep coming back at that same pace that was super fulfilling. Then you start to feel some signs of burnout. You feel like you're running yourself ragged.


Everybody goes through this. It also probably needs your attention to come out of it. So what do you do if you notice that you're running ragged?


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]]>Kata As A ToolUnfuzNLnaThu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT345https://www.melanieparish.com/kata-as-a-tool/trueThink of your biggest challenge and walk yourself through the questions in the Experiment Kata. Then, figure out when you're going to look again, what you're going to try next and when you're going to go back and see what you've learned. And then you figure out your next experiment. Grab a copy of the Experiment Kata by sending an email to melanie@experimentalleader.com.


You can read more about the kata card in The Experimental Leader book, where you can get it from this link: book.experimentalleader.com. Or you can get the book on Amazon. 


The book will talk more about the layout of the experiment kata in more detail.


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]]>Values Are The Filter Thru Which The Vision Is Executed By The MissionghC20NPDHHThu, 09 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT287https://www.melanieparish.com/values-are-the-filter-thru-which-the-vision-is-executed-by-the-mission/trueWe spend so much time creating our vision and our mission for our organizations. And that's all great because we have to do that as leaders.


I think of values as the filter that we put those things through because they're really like the spice, and the flavor and the feel of how you're going to do things as a leader. 


Everything we do gets filtered through those lenses to make sure that we're meeting the vision and the mission of the company. With that flavor of the values, it's how it feels to do the work itself.


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]]>Feeling Good About Your Own Leadership0ItlbdmnLCThu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT326https://www.melanieparish.com/feeling-good-about-your-own-leadership/trueI've been thinking about how leaders can feel good about their leadership. And so many times, we're in a learning mode or growing mode. And as soon as we start to learn some new things and try to implement them, we find ourselves sort of falling into some imposter syndrome or finding ourselves feeling uncertain about the path that we're on.


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]]>Using The 5 Senses To Foster Creativityfmb7cO1_vcThu, 26 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT314https://www.melanieparish.com/using-the-5-senses-to-foster-creativity/trueYour job as a leader is to foster creativity. There are so many ways that you can do it. Think about fostering creativity as to how to ask creative questions, and how people tap into that creativity. Those are some really good starts for how you can impact your environment in a positive way to create a creative flow.


Giving space for creativity can also be really important. So my challenge to you is to think about the five senses and think about space and not space. Where do you want to have an impact? Where do you want to remove impact as you foster creativity and innovation in your organization?


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]]>Random Rules Stifle Innovationl-4kBhqdLThu, 19 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT413https://www.melanieparish.com/random-rules-stifle-innovation/trueSo, when we're innovating, we're in a period of intense change. And the more we constrain people about how they're going to solve the problem, the less chance we have to great mind-blowing innovation. So, ditch the rules, think to yourself, is this something that's a problem? Is it a repetitive problem? That's the question you should ask before you create a rule. Fixing things with a rule is never helpful to innovative flow.


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]]>What Makes A Good Military Leader? With Mary BellJEf94Gw1-Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT1930https://www.melanieparish.com/what-makes-a-good-military-leader-with-mary-belltrueWhat makes a good military leader? To be a scientist and an artist. The show's guest in this episode is Mary Bell Ph.D., an associate professor at National Defense University. Mary talks with Melanie Parish about how a good military leader not only needs to know the procedures. They also need to know how to step back and look at the bigger picture. Mary shares her thoughts on leadership in a hierarchy and where leadership in business and military overlap. Tune in, step back, and see the bigger picture!


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]]>59Barriers, Bottlenecks, and Breakdowns5TAyrKcCyBThu, 05 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT426https://www.melanieparish.com/barriers-bottlenecks-and-breakdowns/trueAs you start to realize that you want to hold that one singular focus on your bottleneck most of the time. I think it's empowering. And I think it supercharges your leadership, I think it'll be interesting to hear what you're struggling with. What's your biggest bottleneck?


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]]>The Impact And Importance Of Leader Humility With Marilyn Gistt_2qnFjO9Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT1426https://www.melanieparish.com/the-impact-and-importance-of-leader-humility-with-marilyn-gist/trueImagine a world where leaders feel and display deep regard for others' dignity. That world is one where leader humility is present, driving leaders and how they interact with others. We discuss the topic of leader humility as our host, Melanie Parish, interviews scholar, teacher, trainer, and senior leader Marilyn Gist. Marilyn helps us examine how humility works and its impact on leaders and their followers alike. This is an episode you do not want to miss if you want to develop your leadership skills!


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]]>58Experimenting with Self CareZ-Cbpuxg9nThu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT323https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-self-care/trueBurnout is a real risk for people and burnout can last a really long time. And I think many people I talked to, don't take their vacations because they're waiting. There's some real function to those vacations. And I also think that one of the things that you can do when you think about self-care, you want to kind of dig deep for yourself, you want to look for ways that you can step back and pause. And that's sort of the taking time away from work, then you also want to look for a variety of things that actually rejuvenate you. Anything you do for self-care is a quiet investment. Because if you love your work, then your whole life is full of joy.


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]]>Accessing The Mind For A Deeper Coaching Experience With Kim Ades0p4di398nThu, 15 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT1252https://www.melanieparish.com/accessing-the-mind-for-a-deeper-coaching-experience-with-kim-ades/trueThe only way through a person's inner thoughts and feelings is through their journal. This is what the President of Frame of Mind Coaching, Kim Ades believes in. Kim is a business coach that helps highly driven people reach their goals. One of the best ways to understand people's motivations is through their minds, and one way through that is by journaling. Join your host Melanie Parish as she sits down with coach and fellow podcaster Kim Ades. Learn how Kim is using podcasting for her business and how she uses a unique coaching style for her clients.


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]]>57Empathy Improves ProductivityxEZT3IdLMtThu, 08 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT275https://www.melanieparish.com/empathy-improves-productivity/trueIt's important when we think about making our teams more productive, that we also think about empathy, that we also think about what our teams need and what they've experienced. It isn't for its own sake, it's actually in service to the work that we have empathy for it creates productivity.


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]]>The Art Of Caring Leadership With Heather Youngerm2U3oOaxbThu, 01 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT1373https://www.melanieparish.com/the-art-of-caring-leadership-with-heather-younger/trueMental health issues are on the rise because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The show’s guest today is Heather Younger, the CEO, and Founder of Employee Fanatix and author of The Art of Caring Leadership. Employee Fanatix is a leadership development consulting and training firm that teaches you to achieve real business results through caring leadership. Heather chats with Melanie Parish on how we need to be more compassionate and empathetic in our workplace to uplift our organization. If you’ve built trust and shown care, your members will feel more empowered to take action. Tune in and learn more about the art of caring leadership!


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]]>56How to Pick your Leadership IconsbUzfCKoucmThu, 24 Jun 2021 10:00:00 GMT307https://www.melanieparish.com/how-to-pick-your-leadership-icons/trueIt's super important to think about choosing icons, who are really good at leadership, I think we go down a rabbit hole sometimes, and we think people who are really dominant and tell everybody what to do, or someone who's really charismatic, that those people are exemplifying leadership, I think they're actually just exemplifying their personality. I think true leadership can be learned. And it's a skill, it's something that we practice. And so, if we choose to emulate leaders who have practiced that skill, who have taken on knowledge, who show the skills of leadership, then we're able to start to pick up those skills and improve our own leadership over time.


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]]>Emotional Competency With Dr. Keith WestmansIJbAe-7eThu, 17 Jun 2021 10:00:00 GMT1437https://www.melanieparish.com/emotional-competency-with-dr-keith-westmantrueEmotional competency is so important to who we are and who we want to become as a leader. The show’s guest today is Dr. Keith Westman, the Chief Operating Officer at Otus. Otus is the first EdTech platform to centralize learning management, assessment, and data on one platform, reducing chaos for educators, students, and their families. Dr. Keith discusses with Melanie Parish how crucial it is to make space for the people we work with. We have to allow them to be human, have families, and have things they care about outside of work. Tune in and learn more about humanizing your workplace by expanding emotional competency. 


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]]>553 Tips for Leading a Team that Rocks InnovationFhTPl7GbKnThu, 10 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT451https://www.melanieparish.com/3-tips-for-leading-a-team-that-rocks-innovation/trueI want to give you some tips that'll help you when you're leading innovation. There's something hard about creating alchemy in a business or an organization. It can feel like a slog, it can feel like you're kind of trying to push through sand or move fast through water It isn't always apparent why it feels so hard because you think we're just doing our normal thing. But if you're innovating, then it can be hard. So I just want to give you some tips for leading innovation. It's designed to just optimize some flow. Check it out and Go Experiment!


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]]>David Johnson On How The Art of Negotiation Can Lead To Great Job OpportunitieshJUVoFtxtThu, 03 Jun 2021 10:00:00 GMT2472 https://www.melanieparish.com/david-johnson-on-how-the-art-of-negotiation-can-lead-to-great-job-opportunitiestrueFinding the right job for you and getting the salary you want is not that easy. One must master the art of negotiation and learn how to show up properly if they're going to pull that off. Melanie Parish sits down with David Johnson, who aims to combine his professional experiences as a lawyer with design. He shares the most important strategies when chasing job opportunities on both entry-level and C-Suite ranks, focusing on showcasing your value and facing every challenge of ambiguity. David also talks about how one can hone and experiment with their negotiation skills just by asking the right questions and having the proper level of courtesy.


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]]>54How Staying Present And Being Self-Aware Help You Become A Great Leader With Shahmeen SadiqcTNoJIuzLThu, 27 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT2622https://www.melanieparish.com/how-staying-present-and-being-self-aware-help-you-become-a-great-leader-with-shahmeen-sadiqtrueWe often rush to take action and do something, but when was the last time you allowed things to slow down a bit? Shahmeen Sadiq, an executive coach, and founder of Anjali Leadership, joins Melanie Parish, to share what it is about staying present and being self-aware that help mold a true leader. Sharing her insights on some social issues, Shahmeen points out that people wanted to move things quickly and help out when all she wanted was to sit a little longer. She tells Melanie about Power Pause, a space she created where people can come, get centered, tune inward, and see what emerges. It’s the beauty of staying present and being aware of themselves that will allow them to deal with an unexpected crisis, difficult people, and events. This is the same with grooming leaders as Shahmeen says, boils down to staying grounded and helping people not be invisible by starting authentic conversations and not just the leader trying to make things better.


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]]>53International Coaches Week Special: Mastering Business Coaching With Garry SchleiferJGrdNEVsuThu, 20 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT2395https://www.melanieparish.com/international-coaches-week-special-mastering-business-coaching-with-garry-schleifer/trueBusiness coaching is about being 100% present to your client. For our International Coaches Week special episode, our guest is Garry Schleifer, a business coach and the publisher of Choice, the magazine of professional coaching. In this episode, Garry talks about his experiences as a business coach. To Garry, values are very important in coaching; you need to hire and work with people who share your values. Never resting on your laurels as a coach is also essential. After all, mastery is not a destination but a journey. Do you want to learn more from Garry's experiences to become an amazing coach? Then this episode is for you! 


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]]>49Shawna Schuh: How Neuro-Linguistic Programming Can Redirect Your Life4ugZ1wlGsThu, 13 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT1924 https://www.melanieparish.com/shawna-schuh-how-neuro-linguistic-programming-can-redirect-your-lifetrueAlthough we have different cultures and upbringing, society has been limiting us in more ways than one, making our full potential for us to unleash. Through neuro-linguistic programming, Shawna Schuh believes that this can help produce the most effective leaders today and become more open to fear and failure. Melanie Parish talks with this innovative thought leader to reveal how she studies animal behavior, language impact, and human connection to break down limitations that hinder us from achieving our best self. Shawna also dissects how such programming can be applied in the contrasting cultures between the United States and Canada, as well as the challenges women face when approaching leadership.



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]]>51Workplace Inclusion: Bringing People With Disabilities To The Workforce With Tova Sherman8z3HMb860Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT2468 https://www.melanieparish.com/workplace-inclusion-bringing-people-with-disabilities-to-the-workforce-with-tova-shermantrueWhy do many workplaces exclude people with disabilities? To engage and get the maximum out of your community, you have to be inclusive. Melanie Parish’s guest is Tova Sherman, the award-winning CEO of reachAbility. ReachAbility is an organization that provides supportive and accessible programs dedicated to workplace inclusion for anyone facing barriers. In this episode, Melanie and Tova discuss Tova’s new book, Win, Win, Win! The 18 Inclusion-isms You Need to Become a Disability Confident Employer. Join in the conversation and learn how people don’t come with instructions, why it’s not a lack of capacity that keeps persons with disability out of the workplace, and why leadership from the top-down has to acknowledge that bias exists against persons with disability so they can address it. 


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]]>50How To Transition Into The Food Takeout Service With John Forcier And Jerrett Young, Part 2DvpZradNxThu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT1772 https://www.melanieparish.com/how-to-transition-into-the-food-takeout-service-with-john-forcier-and-jerrett-young-part-2truePivots are breeding grounds for experimentation. As they shifted from the traditional restaurant paradigm to food takeout service, John Forcier and Jerrett Young of Equal Parts found themselves becoming dishwashers, delivery drivers, and prep cooks at various times. This is on top of the Gemba walks that they are already making so that they can really see what needs to be done around the kitchen. In this second part of their interview with Melanie Parish, John and Jerrett share how this experience of experimentation has given them a fresh eye for how work was done in the restaurant and find ways to optimize processes and offers. They also share how they have been using the concepts from Melanie’s book, The Experimental Leader, which was given to them by Melanie herself during the height of the pandemic. 


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]]>48How To Successfully Transition Into The Food Takeout Service With John Forcier And Jerrett YoungQhLbRUmJQThu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT2143 https://www.melanieparish.com/how-to-successfully-transition-into-the-food-takeout-service-with-john-forcier-and-jerrett-youngtrueWith the hospitality management one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 restrictions, restaurants are still barred from keeping their full capacity. For most dining establishments, pivoting to the food takeout service has allowed them to survive. In this first part of the discussion, Melanie Parish talks to John Forcier and Jerrett Young of Equal Parts about the strategies and challenges of balancing a full restaurant service and a reliable takeout service, all without losing their original branding. They talk about the process of finding the right packaging design and materials, how they see takeout service moving forward, and how they handled laying off people in the most acceptable manner. John and Jerrett also share how they keep their restaurants diverse and inclusive at all times, not only for their employees but also for their customers.



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]]>47EB Sanders On Pursuing A Career Change The Right WayxA2jbebtrThu, 15 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT1524 https://www.melanieparish.com/eb-sanders-on-pursuing-a-career-change-the-right-waytrueIt is not that easy to do a career change, especially when pivoting to a completely different industry. What does it take in terms of skills and mindset for you to be successful in such a huge shift in life? Career coach EB Sanders works with creative individuals who need guidance in this regard. She talks with Melanie Parish about her work on career development, which is now mainly done through virtual platforms due to the pandemic. EB also emphasizes the challenges faced by women, people of color, and members of the marginalized sector regarding career opportunities which, despite the increasing awareness, continue to be a problem in modern society.


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]]>46Dan Pelino On The Right Ingredients That Make Up Healthcare LeadershipJPqeIAieDThu, 08 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT1870 https://www.melanieparish.com/dan-pelino-on-the-right-ingredients-that-make-up-healthcare-leadershiptrueHealthcare is not only in need of skilled practitioners but responsible leaders as well. With the right healthcare leadership in place, treatments and procedures can be rolled out quickly and safely. Delving this topic with Melanie Parish is Dan Pelino of Everyone Matters, Inc., discussing the right attitude and mindset every leader in this industry must possess to cause real change and impact. He also talks about how women leaders can think and act differently than men, the right approach to race and gender diversity in healthcare, and how he dealt with the scars of his career. Melanie and Dan also compare the healthcare systems of Canada and the US, dissecting their advantages and challenges.


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]]>45Empowering Women Leaders In The Business Scene With Johanna PagonisQp3gxBL6wThu, 01 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT2136 https://www.melanieparish.com/empowering-women-leaders-in-the-business-scene-with-johanna-pagonistrueDespite the advanced thinking and newfound ideals of society, women leaders still struggle to break out of stereotypical thinking and discrimination within the business sector. They are still seen as inferior to men, tend to decide based on emotions alone, and are always judged based on their looks. Johanna Pagonis of Sinogap Solutions is on a mission to change all of these by empowering fellow women leaders to step up, get out of their comfort zones, and start doing something that will shake male-dominated realms. She sits down with Melanie Parish to discuss how keeping an authentic self, refusing to stay quiet most of the time, and striving to be a role model to others are the first essential steps towards bigger things for women in leadership. The two also share their own challenging experiences as businesswomen, particularly in the consulting industry.


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]]>44Unlocking The Power Of Flower Remedy With Katie HesswM3kQz00uThu, 25 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT1872 https://www.melanieparish.com/unlocking-the-power-of-flower-remedy-with-katie-hesstrueIn today's world of competing ideas, one unique healing and relaxation process arises - the flower remedy. Using the natural bloom, essence, and aroma of these elegant plants, emotional and psychological treatments are provided in an interesting way. Delving into this industry with Melanie Parish is the Creator of LOTUSWEI, Katie Hess. Katie shares the benefits of their available products, the leadership style that keeps her team working together, and why she welcomes skepticism with all her heart. To understand the art of flower remedy even more, Melanie takes Katie's online flower quiz, helping the host understand how the plants she chose mirrors her personality and can help elevate her.


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]]>43Forget Normal, Embrace Your Weird With Debrah MowlemkIRNadAXUThu, 18 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT744 https://www.melanieparish.com/forget-normal-embrace-your-weird-with-debrah-mowlemtrueHow can you find growth when the world has already dictated what you should become? For many women, this is a common dilemma. There is an on-going struggle to fit within the so-called standards of the world that we bury what it is that makes us happy. Debrah Mowlem, the founder of Business Ladies Forum, inspires women to forget being normal and just embrace their weird. In this episode, she joins Melanie Parish to share what is behind that philosophy and what she is currently working on to help support women enjoy life, be happy, and live their purpose.


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]]>42Making The Most Out Of Today's Digital Interaction With Liz KislikMAUsqrzISThu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:00 GMT1781 https://www.melanieparish.com/making-the-most-out-of-todays-digital-interaction-with-liz-kisliktrueAs the pandemic continues to loom over the entire world, everyone continues to depend on social media and online calls to talk with each other and even hold entire conferences. Despite this digital interaction, the connection between individuals seems to suffer and becomes less important as time goes by. Sitting down with Melanie Parish is management consultant and executive coach Liz Kislik to discuss how to make every Zoom meeting and long-distance calls meaningful and fruitful. Liz shares valuable tips on how to achieve genuine human connection in the digital setting, especially when reading the room is pretty challenging, if not impossible. They also touch upon the importance of feedback loops which is becoming rare in today's online setup.


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]]>41Embracing Vulnerability And Building Connections With Susan DrummYce6ADhCtThu, 25 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT1164 https://www.melanieparish.com/embracing-vulnerability-and-building-connections-with-susan-drummtrueIt is hard to accept our weaknesses and failures, and as a result, our personal growth is hindered and our relationships suffer. By embracing vulnerability within ourselves, we can walk away from our past mistakes and discover our inner strengths that are yet to be showcased. Joining Melanie Parish is a leadership coach and the CEO of Meritage Leadership, Susan Drumm, to discuss how to get rid of imposter syndrome and how unlocking your full potential can open up your heart for better relationships. Susan also shares some advice on hiring coaches and the real reason you should do so and how to avoid unprofessional and uncertified ones.


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]]>40Christina Eanes On How Escape Rooms Can Hone Your Competitive SpiritPMhotLGoTThu, 18 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT1120https://www.melanieparish.com/christina-eanes-on-how-escape-rooms-can-hone-your-competitive-spirit/trueEscape Rooms are one of the most exciting and immersive puzzle games ever conceptualized, pitting participants in challenges that tickle their minds, reflexes, and intuition. For Christina Eanes, these fun games can be utilized to improve your strategies and skills when it comes to the most stressful situations and competitive areas. The author of Life is an Escape Room joins Melanie Parish to share her discoveries on experimenting in escape rooms, offering helpful insights for team-building strategies and even couple empowerment. She also shares some tips on finding virtual escape rooms in this time of pandemic, her self-care routine, and her current leadership challenges.


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]]>39Playing At Work With Jeff HarrymDjtJ4F-IThu, 11 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT1980https://www.melanieparish.com/playing-at-work-with-jeff-harry/trueAccording to studies, promoting play in the work environment can make employees less stressed, more engaged, creative, and productive. Joining Melanie Parish on today’s show is Jeff Harry, an international speaker who has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. He explains the importance and benefits of playing or having fun at work, particularly in this period of isolation and virtual communication. Start unleashing your inner child as Jeff explains how play fits into work, leadership, and life.


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]]>38How Elite Organizations Approach The Practice Of Leadership With Daniel Edds5T69WY_M0Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT1175https://www.melanieparish.com/how-elite-organizations-approach-the-practice-of-leadership-with-daniel-edds/trueNo leadership is ever the same. They vary according to the organization, the people, the goals, and more. In this episode, Melanie Parish takes us into the world of a different kind of leadership. She sits down with Daniel Edds, a Practicing Management Consultant, to talk about his books, Transformation Management and Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership, where he looks at how elite organizations approach the practice of leadership. He lays down how they differ from what the average organization is doing and how you, too, can apply some of their strategies and practices to help you improve your leadership skills. Follow along with Daniel in this conversation as he shows how he is trying to radically transform leadership and more.


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]]>37Jehaan Illyas On Defeating Imposter Syndromevgu2zyvO8Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT1566https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-jehaan-illyas-on-defeating-imposter-syndrome/trueSometimes, growth is hindered by a lack of self-support and confidence. Such is the root of imposter syndrome, acting as if a wall that hinders us from achieving our full potential. Talking about defeating these limiting thoughts with Melanie Parish is Jehaan Illyas, the Lead Psychiatrist at the Hamilton Family Health Team. Together, they discuss how to get rid of self-doubt, how each gender handles imposter syndrome, and why rising beyond your incompetence can lead to a better self. They also talk about the adjustments of the medical industry in virtual consultations and some self-care tips.


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]]>36Accelerating A New Breed Of Meaningful Leadership With Jayson Krause65oxap6b3Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT1217https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-accelerating-a-new-breed-of-meaningful-leadership-with-jayson-krausetrueLeadership should be driven with purpose and meaning. It is not just about leading for the sake of it. It should be the foundation that puts the business and the people within it to success. In this episode, Jayson Krause, the founder of Level 52, shares with us how he is working to help organizations disrupt and accelerate a new breed of meaningful leadership. He shares the unique points of the company and how they are experimenting with work these days. Jayson then lets us in on his upcoming book, The Science Behind Success: What Every Leader Needs to Know About Mindset, Influence, Culture, & Performance, where he dives into the four elements of science to create actionable tools for leaders to make a bigger difference and deliver better value.


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]]>35“French Chat” And Other Experiments In Online Learning With Mary Clements Of Les Petites PommesxB2ZqkipyThu, 03 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT1327https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-french-chat-and-other-experiments-in-online-learning-with-mary-clements-of-les-petites-pommes/trueHow does one teach language to kids from an online setting and still be fun and engaging? It would seem impossible until you see what Les Petites Pommes is doing. Founded by Mary Clements in 2009, the award-winning Canadian company specializes in creating programs that help children learn French. The CEO herself joins Melanie Parish in today’s episode to share what the pivot looked like for their company when COVID-19 forced them to shift everything online. An artist by heart, Mary led her company to thrive in the midst of the pandemic through willful experimentation and trailblazing. Listen to the episode to learn more about this beautiful pivot story.


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]]>34The Resilience Way: Navigating Through Uncertainty With Kelly Ann McKnightXhdpxYugnThu, 26 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT1525https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-the-resilience-way-navigating-through-uncertainty-with-kelly-ann-mcknight/trueThe pandemic has pushed many of us to experiment with the ways we lead our businesses and organizations. What we’re used to in the past does not anymore apply today. One area that is undeniably transformed is that of face to face interactions with people. This episode’s guest, Kelly Ann McKnight, the founder of Stone Ridge Consulting, has been doing quite the experiment. She has shifted her focus from just face-to-face consulting and facilitation to the learning journeys by building online learning. Here, she sits down with Melanie Parish to share how she is navigating through this uncertainty and, with her book called The Resilience Way, helping others do the same and come out of the other side better than ever. 


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]]>33Breaking The Imposter Syndrome With Angel RiboK__DLmo9bThu, 19 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT1477https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-breaking-the-imposter-syndrome-with-angel-ribo/trueBelieving in yourself is a common mantra we hear for motivation, but it is easier said than done. Going past all of the self-doubts, worries, and fears due to imposter syndrome is hard, but we can definitely gain a well-deserved self-trust by seeing our uniqueness despite our flaws. Melanie Parish is joined by public speaker and philanthropist Angel Ribo to discuss how to embrace your true self and let it out for everyone to see. After all, we must not be dictated by our surroundings but by what lies inside ourselves. Angel also shares what kind of fears keep him awake at night, some tips regarding self-care, and experimenting in the middle of the pandemic.



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]]>32Triple Bottom Line: The Place Of Compassion In Business With Dr. Bruno CignaccoRYRZNDaCFThu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT1173https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-triple-bottom-line-the-place-of-compassion-in-business-with-dr-bruno-cignacco/trueMost of us have grown up with the idea that business should always be about the bottomline – profits, revenue, growth – but there is a rising trend of redefining that bottomline to include compassion, empathy, support, care and camaraderie. International business consultant, international speaker, lecturer, and best-selling author, Dr. Bruno Cignacco elevates this line of thinking into a full-blown business philosophy with his latest book, The Art of Compassionate Business. Joining Melanie Parish in this episode, he explains what compassion means in business and why we need to shift our attention to striking a balance between the quantitative and qualitative aspects of business. As Albert Einstein once said, “Not everything that can be counted counts. Not everything that counts can be counted.” This is the long version of that.


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]]>31TikTok For Podcasts, The Blue Ocean, And The COVID-19 Pandemic With Bernardo de la Vega7SW5Y18aoThu, 05 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT1322https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-tiktok-for-podcasts-the-blue-ocean-and-the-covid-19-pandemic-with-bernardo-de-la-vega/trueWhat does it take to go from being broke and living out in a hostel for five months to becoming a serial tech entrepreneur and building two multimillion-dollar companies? Bernardo de la Vega, the host of The Next Big Pivot podcast and the man behind the app, Fiesta, sits down with Melanie Parish to share with us his journey. He gives us a view of how he is creating the TikTok for podcasts and how, as a leader, he is going after the blue ocean and facing challenges during the uncertain COVID-19 world. Having been working with podcasts, Bernardo then shares his opinions on what makes a good podcaster.


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]]>30The Role Of Experimentation In Change Management With Phil BuckleyR5LPBgvu0Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT1794https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-the-role-of-experimentation-in-change-management-with-phil-buckley/trueIf we are going to experience change at all (which we’re bound to, whether we like it or not), we might as well change confidently. Senior change management professional, Phil Buckley drives this message loud and clear in his award-winning book, Change with Confidence. Having managed 32 large-scale change projects all over the Anglo-American world, Phil inspires leaders to embrace change as an opportunity to grow. In this conversation with Melanie Parish, he discusses the role of experimentation in managing change, especially in these fascinating times. He also discusses the value of feedback and co-creation in effective leadership. Phil is making a new book set to come out next year as well. Find out what to expect from it!


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]]>29Create The Life Of Your Dreams Doing What You Love With Laura DiBenedetto3Ugk5i5BRThu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT1137https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-create-the-life-of-your-dreams-doing-what-you-love-with-laura-dibenedetto/trueMany of us miss out on living the life of our dreams because we’re so caught up with work that does not fulfill us anymore. Teaching you how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love, Melanie Parish interviews TEDx speaker and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto. Here, Laura talks about leadership and the fine line between when a leader needs to be patient and when a leader needs to be a little bit impatient. She also discusses the imposter syndrome and how people can get out of it when it shows up. Not forgetting herself in the equation, Laura then shares the things she does to take care of herself and rejuvenate. Tune into this conversation as she shares more about her life and how she came back from retirement better than ever.


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]]>28Taking The Moment For Self-Care With Tony Loyd s0zksYGROThu, 15 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT1417https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-taking-the-moment-for-self-care-with-tony-loyd/trueThere's a myth that says if your work is meaningful enough, you don't need to practice self-care. That is a complete lie. We're all serving one another. As such, it's really important for people who are serving clients to take that moment for self-care. On today’s show, Melanie Parish chats with leadership development expert Tony Loyd about self-care and how to increase it. They also touch on the imposter syndrome and how we can reinforce our own value as human beings.


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]]>27Starting Businesses: The Business Plan That Works With Sean CastrinaYEK2hbOW4Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT1365https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-starting-businesses-the-business-plan-that-works-with-sean-castrina/trueWhy do you want to start a business? Sean Castrina thinks understanding the why is absolutely important. Sean is a bestselling author, a serial entrepreneur, and the host of The Ten Minute Entrepreneur podcast. He started his first company at age 23 and has not stopped since. Today, he shares his model for starting businesses with Melanie Parish. One out of every two startups fail. Don’t want to be a part of the statistics? Tune in to this episode to help you discover your why and start motivating yourself to reach for your goals.


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]]>26Afropreneurs: Shaping The Future Of Africa With Clarah ManuhwauP4vhBLhTThu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT1540https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-afropreneurs-shaping-the-future-of-africa-with-clarah-manuhwa/trueDriven by the need to help Africa prosper and develop, Clarah Manuhwa has created a platform for young Africans with the aim of connecting Africans to work together. Clarah is a young Zimbabwean entrepreneur and engineer. Today on the podcast, she sits down with Melanie Parish to explain what drove her to start the foundation and share how she’s motivating, empowering, and engaging young African women to do the best for themselves.  ​


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]]>23What Self-Care Looks Like To A Cancer Advocate With Andrea Wilson Woods-lvI_LAgBThu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT1093https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-what-self-care-looks-like-to-a-cancer-advocate-with-andrea-wilson-woods/true​Being a cancer advocate is a profession that carries a lot of heavy emotional labor, especially when you’re personally invested in it. Having had the experience of caring for her younger sister until the latter succumbed to liver cancer, the fight against cancer is a personal one for Andrea Wilson Woods, so much so that she is up to her elbows running a two-pronged war against cancer through her nonprofit, Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association and her for-profit health technology company, Cancer University. At the same time, she is actively promoting her award-winning bestselling memoir, Better of Bald. How does she stay in peak mental, physical and emotional shape in the middle of this flurry of activity? Listen in as she shares some of her self-care routines with Melanie Parish on the podcast.


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]]>25Constructing Your Career With Elinor MoshebxvP5f9mVaThu, 17 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT1026https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-constructing-your-career-with-elinor-moshe/trueOne of the most booming industries globally, the construction industry is, without exception, fraught with many challenges. It’s a long-term game, and that is why it’s essential to work alongside people who understand the process and see the results. Joining Melanie Parish on the show today is Elinor Moshe, a mentor, speaker, and the host of the podcast called Constructing You. Elinor shares how industry professionals and future leaders can construct their careers in construction to achieve more recognition, higher compensation, and faster career progression.


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]]>24The Agile Philosophy, CareerGig And The Agile World With Greg KihlstromcFsG1ID-0Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT1302https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-the-agile-philosophy-careergig-and-the-agile-world-with-greg-kihlstrom/trueWe live in an agile world and we need to be agile if we are to thrive in it. Whether you’re applying it to your business, marketing or any other endeavor, agility allows you to be scientific and methodical about upping your game and achieving strategic pivots in a shorter amount of time. This is a very timely conversation to make as we make our way through this terrible social experiment that is COVID-19. Join Melanie Parish and Greg Kihlstrom as they talk about this in this interview. Greg is the founder of CareerGig which is, in itself, an agile freelancing platform that uniquely eliminates the traditional tradeoff between career flexibility and employment benefits that freelancers traditionally have to make – something that many potential freelancers and companies can benefit from as we all go through a radical shift in the way we hire employees. Greg is also a bestselling author and host of The Agile World Podcast.


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]]>22Operationalizing Compassion Mindset Into An Organization’s Culture With Nate RegierXm1oylI-oThu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT995https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-operationalizing-compassion-mindset-into-an-organizations-culture-with-nate-regier/trueThe COVID-19 pandemic has thrust many of us into being our experimental selves. What we’re all used to is now far from the current environment’s vocabulary of social distancing, isolation, and remote work. For many businesses, this poses a number of challenges on the leadership front, especially with how you can maintain the connection with your people and, more importantly, reach out with more compassion. Bringing in an expert around that, Melanie Parish talks to Nate Regier, PhD, the CEO and founding owner of Next Element. Nate helps us understand what compassion mindset is all about, how it helps people in a different way than emotional intelligence, and how it can be built into the culture of an organization. Join him in this conversation to learn more and where he also discusses compassion fatigue versus empathy fatigue.



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]]>21The Essentials Of Consulting Success: How To Thrive During Uncertain Times With Michael Zipurskyxv0DiFyNVThu, 20 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT1433https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-the-essentials-of-consulting-success-how-to-thrive-during-uncertain-times-with-michael-zipursky/trueBusinesses in different industries are facing unprecedented challenges during this time of pandemic and consulting is no exception. How can professionals in the industry pivot their services and products so that they can continue to thrive and reap success in the midst of all the uncertainty? This is the theme of Michael Zipursky’s latest book, Act Now, which he talks about in this interview with Melanie Parish. Michael is the host of Consulting Success Podcast, where he interviews thought leaders in the industry, and author of Amazon bestsellers, The Elite Consulting Mind and Consulting Success. Now is a good time to rethink your consulting business so that you can thrive in these uncertain times. Learn about what Michael can offer you to help plus his personal insights on being an experimental leader.



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]]>20How To Present Yourself As A Thought Leader With Elizabeth Bachman-r4Y_vH1EThu, 13 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT1534https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-how-to-present-yourself-as-a-thought-leader-with-elizabeth-bachman/trueUp to this day, women leaders continue to be underrated as strategic thinkers and thought leaders in their organizations. Many women may have reached the C-suite level but still have that DIY tendency and self-effacing attitude that often prevents them from having a real seat at the table. How can women unleash their true potential as strategic thinkers and thought leaders? In this conversation with Melanie Parish, sought-after speaker, strategist, podcast host and presentation skills trainer, Elizabeth Bachman shares some tips on how to present yourself as a real thought leader in your sphere and start having a real impact. Also on this episode, learn how you can try little steps over time to create incremental change plus some tips on presenting yourself and creating engagement online.


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]]>19Building A Breakthrough Leadership Team With Mike GoldmanJEZBbCHOt3Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT1614https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-building-a-breakthrough-leadership-team-with-mike-goldman/trueAs your business grows, you need to pass on a lot of your responsibility to others, essentially building a leadership team that serves as your organization’s brains. With host Melanie Parish, Mike Goldman introduces us to the Breakthrough Leadership Team, the critical factor you need to focus on as you scale your business in these uncertain times. Mike is a nationally recognized speaker, author, leadership team coach, and the Founder of Performance Breakthrough, where he works with midsize companies to build their leadership teams and achieve dramatic business growth. In this episode, he teaches us the importance of getting the right people into your organization’s leadership positions, as well as leading yourself in order to better lead others. His incredible grasp of leadership team development is a product of his three decades’ worth of experience working with clients ranging from local entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies. Don’t miss this opportunity to latch on as Melanie picks his brain!



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]]>18Leadership: Getting Clear About What You’re Driving Towards With Adam KreektjJtCXaCLThu, 30 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT1439https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-leadership-getting-clear-about-what-youre-driving-towards-with-adam-kreek/trueLeadership is both a gift and a challenge. As a leader, you are constantly pushed to your breaking point. You have to be disciplined, calculated, focused, determined, and find ways to break through the blockages. Adam Kreek, one of North America’s top executive business coaches, joins Melanie Parish to talk about leadership and what people should be thinking about their own leadership right now. He also highlights the importance of getting clear about your leadership goals – what you’re driving towards. Adam founded KreekSpeak Business Solutions in 2008 and have been coaching, writing, speaking, and training ever since. His bestselling business book, The Responsibility Ethic, teaches us the “how” of self-leadership, driving personal and professional results in individuals and organizations.



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]]>17Brand Alignment: Brand Success Through Storytelling And Authenticity With Janel DyanwKaduIL0aThu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT1519https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-brand-alignment-brand-success-through-storytelling-and-authenticity-with-janel-dyan/trueCreating a successful brand is all about building trust and authenticity. When you’re authentic and in alignment with your brand, you’re able to draw people in and lead them. Janel Dyan joins Melanie Parish to discuss about brand alignment and how storytelling and being authentic is very important in building trust with your audience, consumers, and employees. Janel is an executive brand strategist aimed towards leadership success. Listen in as she talks more about brand alignment, authenticity, and consumer trust.


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]]>16Becoming Better Leaders Through Group Coaching With Glain Roberts-McCabeI0b6SrlLgThu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT1884https://www.melanieparish.com/becoming-better-leaders-through-group-coaching-with-glain-roberts-mccabe/trueAs a leader, you’re constantly faced with change, disruption, and growth. The question is, how do you navigate through that? Glain Roberts-McCabe joins Melanie Parish to share how her company is helping leaders build the skills and behaviors they need to be successful, not just now but down the road through their group coaching approach. Glain and her team at The Roundtable develop coaching programs that involve redefining change and disruption – things that can help build success. Listen in as Glain and Melanie talk about leadership and how coaching groups like The Roundtable can help leaders become better at what they do.


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]]>15Adapting To Disruptions Caused By COVID-19 With Jesse FinkelsteinPJM1RrVnjThu, 09 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT2342https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-adapting-to-disruptions-caused-by-covid-19-with-jesse-finkelstein/trueListen in as Melanie Parish talks to co-founder and principal at Page Two Books, Jesse Finkelstein, about adapting to disruptions in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. Page Two Books is a publishing company aimed at helping authors of non-fiction books. Jesse discusses how the company focuses on getting the message across from authors to the readers despite the current pandemic. Aspects of physical distancing are also talked about in this episode. Specifically, on how her team works on bringing on years of expertise while maintaining safety during the current circumstances.


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]]>14Achieving Maximum Happiness With Andrew HallamEFO-FM7jwThu, 02 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT1983https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-achieving-maximum-happiness-with-andrew-hallam/truePrioritizing our needs and wants can lead to achieving a feeling of fulfillment. On today’s show, listen in as Melanie Parish interviews Andrew Hallam about achieving gratification by doing precisely this. Andrew is a financial wellness speaker who has delivered more than 150 talks on investing, happiness, and money. He discusses the concept of maximum happiness and introduces his book called Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School, which talks about the details of the financial services industry. Learn more as Andrew talks about prioritization, money, and gratification in today’s episode.


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]]>13Modeling Accountable Leadership In Your Organization With Dr. Vince Molinarolu7h7IETMThu, 25 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT1833https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-modeling-accountable-leadership-in-your-organization-with-dr-vince-molinaro/trueHow important is a culture of accountability in an organization? What role do leaders have to play to foster this accountability? What does accountable leadership mean for the performance of a company? Vince Molinaro, Ph.D., the Founder and CEO of Leadership Contract Inc., answers these questions as he joins Melanie Parish on the show. A successful author, speaker, leadership adviser, and researcher, Vince has helped create one of the leading brands in the human capital industry. He has recently released his latest book, Accountable Leaders, which he and Melanie dissect in this conversation.



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]]>12Mindfulness Revolution For Leaders And First Responders In This COVID-19 Environment With Libby RobinsonnG83xGbLNaThu, 18 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT1484https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-mindfulness-revolution-for-leaders-and-first-responders-in-this-covid-19-environment-with-libby-robinson/trueNothing is ever the same in this current COVID-19 pandemic environment. For leaders, that means having to find more experimental ways to really reach out to their team and keep the organization afloat. In this episode, Melanie Parsh interviews someone who perfectly captures the experimental leader. She brings over the Managing Partner of Integral Leadership & Coaching, Libby Robinson, who has worked for 26 years with senior leaders globally, helping to bring more mindfulness, resilience, and greater capacity to brilliant and ambitious leaders. Here, Libby shares how she is experimenting in her work, life, and business, giving us a peek into the novel ways she has been helping leaders and first responders who have been under pressure. She then discusses the idea of stockpile and pro bono coaching hours before letting us in on her latest venture, BackFeed+, a new app that helps individuals and organizations get better, faster feedback.



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]]>11Finding Your True North With Melinda HarrisonrHaoKZ1c1Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT1522https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-finding-your-true-north-with-melinda-harrison/trueThere’s value to having something to strive for. All of us need to be striving toward something, and that vision comes from our values about what we want in our lives and what has meaning. When we have that vision, we can set a target and move toward it. Joining Melanie Parish on the show today is Melinda Harrison, a former Olympic swimmer and a professional certified ICF PCC Level Executive Coach with an extensive experience in goal discovery and pathways to attainment. Melinda tackles the challenges that competitive athletes struggle with in finding their true North. She also touches on the concept of athlete autopilot, self-measurement, and the messy middle of change. Join Melanie and Melinda in this insightful conversation about the importance of asking the question of why we’re driven to succeed.


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]]>10The Relationship Systems Model With Marita FridjhonopwOs4Tj7_Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT1493https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast/the-relationship-systems-model-with-marita-fridjhontrueThere is always something in somebody that is valuable and that you can learn from regardless of how different we all are. With the current pandemic, humanity has rediscovered that relationships matter and that leadership lives in everybody, not just in the designated leader. On today’s show, Melanie Parish talks with Marita Fridjhon about relationship systems and how they impact everything that we do. They also dive into how you can integrate the voice of the novice into your solutions, acknowledging that the novice sometimes has information that isn’t available to those who are in an organization. Marita is the CEO and Cofounder of CRR Global and a mentor to an ever-growing community of practitioners in the field of relationship systems work.



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]]>9The Experimental Leader Online Book LaunchP8q30-dwcIThu, 28 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT1312https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-the-experimental-leader-online-book-launch/trueIn times like this when leadership is being challenged in all fronts, the experimental leader rises to the forefront, armed with a team imbued with a culture of adaptability and innovation. No other time is more apt than now to propagate the message of a new kind of leadership that harnesses the potential of the team to the fullest. Melanie Parish succinctly describes this kind of leadership in her talk during the April 28th, 2020 online book launch of her book, The Experimental Leader: Be a New Kind of Boss to Cultivate an Organization of Innovators. Melanie firmly believes that experimentation in leadership opens up to the possibility of change everywhere. Listen in and start to unleash the creative energy of your team!



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]]>trailerAllowing Yourself To Be Vulnerable With Joanna DavisjgjHz18foFri, 22 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT1523https://www.melanieparish.com/allowing-yourself-to-be-vulnerable-with-joanna-davis/trueThere are many kindnesses that we must let ourselves learn over time, and one of these kindnesses is allowing vulnerability into our lives. Allowing vulnerability opens a new door of possibility in the various ways you interact with the world, and with this kindness, you attain a new degree of freedom. Joanna Davis, MCC has over a decade of experience as a certified coach. She joins Melanie Parish to talk about allowing vulnerability into your interactions with yourself and others. Together with Joanna and Melanie, attain this new freedom by allowing yourself to be vulnerable.



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]]>7Community Shared Agriculture: Achieving Food Sovereignty In Crisis Times With Alvaro Venturelli Luchsinger9AJhptc_AFri, 08 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT1378https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-community-shared-agriculture-achieving-food-sovereignty-in-crisis-times-with-alvaro-venturelli-luchsinger/trueIt is the people in the food supply chain that are really the unsung heroes who keep us going as we wait out the COVID-19 crisis in isolation. With community shared agriculture, people can assure themselves of food sovereignty by relying on locally-farmed produce as border closures make it hard to secure food from big, cross-country suppliers. Alvaro Venturelli Luchsinger joins Melanie Parish to talk about how Plan B Organic Farms manages to support its community of 750 families as the current crisis makes it hard for consumers to procure food conventionally. Alvaro’s story is a touching narrative of a person who genuinely cares for his community and uses his abilities and resources to be proactive in the midst of crisis. Make sure to stick to the end and hear about Alvaro’s favorite vegetable!


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]]>6Improving Metabolism In This Pandemic With Haylie PomroyoNMo_kY6PFri, 01 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT1400https://www.melanieparish.com/improving-metabolism-in-this-pandemic-with-haylie-pomroy/trueWhen we think of metabolism, our initial reaction is thinking of weight loss. However, more than that, our metabolism plays a very important part of our health and affects every aspect of our lives. Joining Melanie Parish to shed light on the topic is Haylie Pomroy, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, leading health and wellness entrepreneur, celebrity nutritionist, and motivational speaker whose “Food is Medicine” philosophy resonates deeply with her fans. Through her latest book, Cooking for a Fast Metabolism, Haylie helps us understand the metabolic pathways that make the body tick and offers some great advice to improve our food choices. She also addresses the current global health crisis by sharing some of her biggest challenges as a leader now and how she is experimenting in her business.


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]]>3Brand Shifting: Experimenting With Helpfulness In This Time Of Great Need With Jeremy MilleroN6nK9OiFgFri, 01 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT1295https://www.melanieparish.com/brand-shifting-experimenting-with-helpfulness-in-this-time-of-great-need-with-jeremy-miller/trueThere probably is no greater time to be more creative and innovative than now. Businesses are fighting for their survival, and if they do not step up and adapt to the current COVID-19 situation, then they may not stand a chance. One of the crucial areas that businesses can look at is their branding, assessing whether or not it mirrors the concerns of the people now at large. Helping you grapple with this challenge, host, Melanie Parish, invites Jeremy Miller, the president of Sticky Branding and a globally recognized branding expert and bestselling author. Here, Jeremy shifts our focus into helpfulness, looking deeper into how you can be helpful and generous at a time where the world needs you more than ever. He lays down necessary questions that will open up opportunities for you to serve better and do something remarkable. Learn more about branding shifting and marketing during this trying time through this great conversation.


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]]>Experimenting With Business Models During The COVID-19 Pandemic With Andrea Sampson-zKgWoD26CFri, 01 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT1148https://www.melanieparish.com/experimenting-with-business-models-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-with-andrea-sampson/trueThe COVID-19 pandemic has put our daily lives on pause, especially on the business front. For speakers who normally do their work on stages and outside venues, this current situation has become a game-changer. Sharing with us how she is coping and even becoming a leader at it is CEO and co-founder of Talk Boutique, Andrea Sampson. As a TED and TEDx trained speaker coach, Andrea has definitely felt the weight of the health crisis. She tells us how she has been experimenting in the way she works in her business and reveals how others can do the same. Andrea also talks about her virtual speaker series and the process of setting it up. On her leadership, she then shares the ways she keeps in touch with the people in her business while maintaining her sanity in this seemingly lonely position. 


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]]>4Learning To Prioritize With Liane DaveyQ-_JZcBwvFri, 01 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT1964 https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-learning-to-prioritize-with-liane-davey/trueLearning to prioritize is a huge part of coming into your own as a leader of any group, organization, or company. Without getting your priorities sorted, chaos descends upon whatever it is you’re doing, and you end up getting much less done. Melanie Parish is joined by Liane Davey, a New York Times bestselling author and the Co-Founder of 3COze Inc. Together, Melanie and Liane emphasize the leadership benefits of learning to prioritize. This is an absolutely essential leadership skill and quality, so don’t miss out on this conversation!


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]]>5Adapting To The Changing Times Through DevOps With Emily Freemanu6HzOlmTuuFri, 17 Apr 2020 10:00:00 GMT1162https://www.melanieparish.com/podcast-adapting-to-the-changing-times-through-devops-with-emily-freeman/trueNow more than ever, what businesses need are systems that help inform experimentations. At a time where coping is a necessary action, we should be able to move as much as we can to the changes happening. Wrestling with this challenge, Emily Freeman shares with us how she has been experimenting with the aid of DevOps. Emily is a developer advocate at Microsoft and a technologist and storyteller who helps engineering teams improve their velocity. She shares with us a peek into her book, DevOps For Dummies, and how it has helped her to become constantly ready to pivot amidst the changing business environment. She also talks about her leadership style and the importance of feedback loops. Looking forward, she then lets us in on her views on a future where everyone stays virtual.


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