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Leadership & Motherhood

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Leadership and Motherhood reframes motherhood as a powerful leadership development experience. Featuring candid conversations and practical insight, the show challenges outdated workplace norms and equips women to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact. Hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath, former tech exec turned full-time mom, recovering perfectionist and workaholic, and certified executive coach.

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32:19

Empowered Prioritization During Life's Many Seasons -...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/03/28

Leanna sits down with Elaine Benfield, a seasoned professional in the software tech industry with over 25 years of experience. Elaine shares her unique journey balancing a thriving career with motherhood, offering invaluable insights into work-life integration and the power of prioritization. From her early days navigating career choices to finding balance as a working mom, Elaine's story resonates with authenticity and resilience. Leanna and Elaine delve into the challenges faced by working

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34:34

Embracing the Chaos to Create Your Dream Life and...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/03/21

Leanna welcomes Sloan Echavarria, also known as “Sloan The Beast,” a successful entrepreneur running multiple businesses, mom of four, and chaos coach. Sloan shares her journey of embracing a life full of excitement and adventure, challenging the traditional suburban lifestyle. As a chaos coach, Sloan helps women navigate the delicate balance between motherhood and entrepreneurship, crafting intentional work-life harmony tailored to individual family dynamics. With a bustling household, multiple

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43:19

The Reality of Gender Bias in Workplaces Today with...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/03/14

Leanna is joined by award winning IT leader and gender bias researcher, Amy Diehl, to shed light on the gender biases and challenges that women face in leadership, emphasizing the disproportionate impact of work-life conflicts on women in the workplace. Through discussions on gender barriers, including dismissal of ideas and diminishment, Amy reveals the systemic issues hindering women's advancement in the workplace. Drawing from personal stories and Amy’s qualitative research, Leanna and Amy

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44:00

Women's History Month: The Evolution of Women's...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/03/07

In this educational episode, Leanna is joined by her sister, Laura Laskey, as they delve into the complex and evolving historical landscape of women's rights. The discussion explores pivotal moments such as the ratification of the 19th Amendment in the United States in 1920, marking a significant milestone in the quest for gender equality. Moving through the decades, they navigate the ebbs and flows of progress, acknowledging the challenges and triumphs that shaped the narrative of women's rights

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23:23

Am I Doing It Wrong?

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/02/29

This episode delves into the common self-reflective questions we often ask ourselves, such as "Am I doing it right?" and "Did I make the right decision?", while exploring the subjective nature of right or wrong. The episode addresses the tendency to second-guess decisions and the societal conditioning that leads many to believe they are not good at making decisions. Through real-life examples, Leanna discusses how individuals often internalize external situations, assuming they are doing something

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15:32

Overwhelm

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/02/22

In this episode, Leanna explores how overwhelm often precedes burnout, especially for high achievers. She delves into common responses to overwhelm, such as pushing forward without pause, withdrawing or escaping, and feeling paralyzed or stuck. Leanna emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging overwhelm as a normal part of the human experience, suggesting practical strategies for navigating it, including thought work, self-compassion, and the therapeutic practice of writing to

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15:05

All or Nothing Thinking

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/02/15

In episode 31 of The Executive Coach for Moms Podcast, host Leanna Laskey discusses how the concept of “all or nothing” thinking can impact various aspects of life, from career expectations and parenting to goal setting and friendships. She highlights the limitations of this binary thinking and encourages listeners to embrace the gray areas, recognizing that excellence doesn't always require perfection. The episode provides valuable perspectives on self-care, decision-making, identity, and the

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16:22

How Our Thoughts Impact Our Results

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/02/08

In today’s episode, Leanna dives into the self-coaching model, where she talks about how our thoughts shape our reality. She explains that our brains are meaning-making machines, turning neutral events into thoughts that can either empower or hinder us. Whether it's an email from the boss or a big life change, our interpretations of these events can profoundly impact our feelings and actions, and ultimately, our results.Leanna emphasizes that we often assume our thoughts are facts without

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16:16

Why is it so hard for us to ask for help?

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/01/25

In this episode of "Executive Coach for Moms", host Leanna Laskey McGrath reflects on the challenges of balancing independence and the need for help. Leanna discusses the societal emphasis on self-sufficiency and the impact it has on authentic connections. She explores the fear and resistance associated with asking for help, revealing how it can hinder meaningful relationships. Leanna delves into the concept of shedding the armor of self-sufficiency. Leanna shares her personal struggles and invites

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17:49

Shoulding Ourselves

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/01/18

In this week's episode, Leanna discusses the practice of "shoulding" ourselves—believing we should be different, do more, or already know certain things—which is so common for high achieving women. She explores the reasons behind this mindset, such as high expectations, fear of public failure, and comparison. Leanna highlights the negative consequences of constantly feeling like we should be somewhere else and provides practical strategies for overcoming this mindset. She encourages the practice of

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13:53

Go to the End and Look Back

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/01/11

In this episode of the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, host Leanna Laskey McGrath delves into the importance of looking into the future and reflecting on how we want to live our lives. Drawing inspiration from the book "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying" by Bronnie Ware, who worked as a palliative caregiver, Leanna shares the key regrets expressed by individuals at the end of their lives. Leanna encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives, prioritize what truly matters, and make intentional

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18:51

New Year, Real You: Strategies for Intentional Goal...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/01/04

In this episode, host Leanna Laskey McGrath reflects on the common pitfalls of New Year's goal-setting and proposes a more practical approach. Drawing from her personal experience, she introduces a more sustainable goal-setting framework based on focusing on two or three significant, overarching goals for the year. Leanna recounts her successful experience in 2017, emphasizing the importance of aligning decisions with priorities and remaining flexible to reassess goals. Leanna concludes by sharing

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6:56

Happy New Year!

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2024/01/04

2024 is here! Happy New Year!!Join Leanna in the January 2024 Reset for High Achieving Women here.

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53:27

Unwrapping the Mental Load of Holiday Burnout for...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2023/12/28

Join Leanna in the January 2024 Reset for High Achieving Women here.In this episode, Leanna and her sister, Laura Laskey, delve deep into the emotional rollercoaster that the holiday season often becomes for mothers. As the festive lights twinkle, many moms find themselves navigating through a maze of expectations, societal pressures, and personal desires. In this candid conversation, our hosts discuss the choices and consequences that come with managing the holiday hustle. They explore the dilemma

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54:35

Creating a Path Through Burnout: Redefining Success...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2023/12/14

Sign up for the January 2024 Reset for High Achieving Women! https://www.coachleanna.com/january2024Laura Nguyen joins this compelling episode as a seasoned executive mom who not only weathered the storm of burnout herself but has since become a guiding force for others facing the same struggles. Laura shares her unique journey, mirroring the experiences of many high-achieving women, as she climbed the corporate ladder and encountered the stark reality of burnout. Laura delves into the pivotal

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43:13

Rethinking our Expectations of Linear Career Paths...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2023/11/30

Jess Kitt is back for part 2 to discuss her recent departure from her executive role, examining the profound impact on her life. As a high achiever, Jess candidly explores the fears and uncertainties accompanying unexpected job loss, delving into the complexity of expressing vulnerability and the anxiety surrounding future decisions. The episode captures Jess's journey of self-discovery, discussing the emotional intricacies beyond the initial task-oriented response and offering a relatable narrative

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6:30

Happy Thanksgiving!

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2023/11/23

In today's quick episode, Leanna is sharing gratitude for her listeners, guests, and supporters, and one tip for enjoying the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!Full transcript available here.Connect with Leanna here.

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53:51

Professional Authenticity: Navigating Leadership...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2023/11/16

Today, Leanna is joined by Jess Kitt, who is talking about her experience in her first executive role, and her recent transition out of it. They explore navigating tough waters in a male-dominated company when our values and the organization’s values don’t align. Should we abandon our authentic selves to be successful in the organization, or stay true to ourselves and potentially risk our jobs? How much time and energy do we spend questioning ourselves and experiencing imposter syndrome, assuming

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40:33

Find Balance and Joy This Holiday Season - with Emily...

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2023/11/02

The holiday season is upon us! Are you feeling excitement, or dread, or a little bit of both? Holidays can be tough for moms, who often take on the brunt of the mental load. And while of course we love making the holidays magical for our families, it can be really draining trying to balance all the magic making and holiday events on top of everything else in our day-to-day lives.Today, we welcome Emily Rose Hardy to the podcast! Emily is a Motherhood Mindset Coach and host of The Worthy Mother

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7:29

Quick Podcast Update

Leadership & Motherhood ·

2023/10/26

Today’s episode is a quick update on The Executive Coach for Moms Podcast, including: Please share your feedback! As we’re planning episodes for 2024, we’d love to incorporate listener feedback. Tell us what you want to hear more about in written or voice format on the podcast website. The Executive Coach for Moms Podcast will be moving to biweekly episodes in November & December during the holiday season. Coming soon: a new email list to keep in touch with and engage our listeners, and a

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