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Executiveland

Elizabeth Freedman

The Unwritten Playbook of the C-SuiteExecutiveland is the podcast for senior leaders, aspiring executives, and anyone who wants to understand what it really takes to lead and succeed at the top.Hosted by executive coach and trusted advisor Elizabeth Freedman — founder of E•Suite Leader and longtime advisor to Fortune 100 companies — this show takes you behind the scenes of 20+ years working with C-Suite executives and their teams.Each month, you’ll get real-world insights from the coaching room:

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14:29

Plot Twist: Your Executive Role Just Changed

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2026/04/16

In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman uses the analogy of landing in Paris after expecting a perfect trip to reveal why executive leadership feels so different today. The job changes while you are in it, leaving even seasoned leaders caught off guard. Leaders now face shifting macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical pressures, and AI driven disruption. Traditional preparation from business schools and past roles no longer applies. Key takeaways from this episode: Why unpredictab...

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47:32

“The Gap No One Prepares You For: Executive to...

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2026/04/09

On this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman sits down with Dr. Mitch Stevenson, President and CEO of Frontgrade Technologies, to explore what it really takes to lead through constant change. Drawing from his military background, Mitch shares why transformation is no longer a long term initiative, it is happening in real time. He offers a grounded perspective on navigating uncertainty, managing change fatigue, and building organizations that can adapt quickly without a clear playbook,...

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25:37

The 3 Types of Negative Executive Energy

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2026/04/02

In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman explores the subtle forms of negative executive energy that quietly undermine trust and performance. She breaks down how even high-performing leaders can unintentionally shift into self-protective behaviors that hold them back. From proving your worth to perfecting every detail, these tendencies often come from a good place. This conversation offers a grounded look at how to recognize these patterns and shift back to a more intentional, res...

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40:50

"You Don’t Grow Into Being a Good CEO by Pretending...

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2026/03/26

On this episode of Executiveland, Kevin Campbell, CEO of Insights and Data at Capgemini and former CEO of Syniti, joins Elizabeth Freedman to share the unspoken realities of stepping into the top job. Drawing on decades of experience leading global data and transformation businesses, Kevin offers a candid look at how senior executives balance instinct, influence, and accountability while navigating boards, acquisitions, and an AI-driven landscape. You’ll explore: Why strong opinions in the C-...

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24:47

How to Deliver Bad News to Your CEO (Without Losing...

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2026/03/19

In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman tackles a high-stakes challenge for senior leaders: rebuilding lost credibility in the C-Suite. She shares actionable strategies for navigating this, focusing specifically on how to deliver bad news to your CEO without escalating the damage. Key takeaways include: How to leverage clear and concise communication when things go wrong, taking ownership and pivoting from excuses to actionable solutionsWhy "under-reacting" to tough feedback or u...

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51:20

Neal Sheorey, CFO of Albemarle Corp: Finance...

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2026/03/12

CFO Neal Sheorey joins Elizabeth Freedman to share what it really takes to step into the C suite when there is no playbook to follow. As a first time CFO at Albemarle, a global specialty chemicals company and one of the world’s largest lithium producers, Neal reflects on his three year journey navigating change and making the role his own. Neal offers an honest look at how senior leaders actually learn on the job, why the C suite playbook is unwritten by design, and what it means to lead with...

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15:51

When Smart Executives Can't Get People to Follow

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2026/03/05

Followership is often framed as something your direct reports give to you. In this solo episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman challenges that view, reframing followership as a core skill for senior leaders. At the highest levels, impact depends not just on leading well, but on creating conditions that make others willing to commit time and energy to your agenda. Drawing from an excerpt from her E-Suite Impact course, Elizabeth explains why willingness is a choice, why your value must b...

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32:37

How to Build Executive Presence and Influence with...

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2026/02/26

In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman reconnects with her former CEO and mentor, Suzanne Bates. Suzanne, founder of Bates Communications, shares her journey of selling her company to BTS and reflects on the leadership transitions that shaped her career. Together, they explore the difference between managing and truly leading, offering a masterclass in the soft skills that drive hard results. Whether you're stepping into the C-suite or redefining your current role, this conversa...

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15:11

'Here’s Why That Won’t Work’: The Language That...

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2026/02/19

In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman explores two subtle leadership styles that quietly undermine trust at the senior executive level. She unpacks patterns that often come from a place of integrity and commitment, yet can stall followership and enterprise impact: the Debate Gladiator and the Deflector. Drawing on real executive coaching insights, Elizabeth explains why some senior leaders win arguments but lose influence, and why others unintentionally weaken credibility by av...

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50:54

Mark Berthiaume: The Business-First Mindset of...

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2026/02/12

In this episode of Welcome to Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman is joined by Mark Berthiaume, former CIO and Chief Admin Officer at Hanover Insurance. With a career spanning over four decades, Mark has a unique perspective on the evolution of leadership. He shares his journey from early days as a computer programmer to navigating executive roles, and his ultimate transition from an IT-focused leader to a business executive with IT within his purview. Today, he leverages this hard-won perspect...

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20:50

Build Your Career Before You Need It: How the Best...

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2026/02/05

Too many smart, capable executives find themselves blindsided when change hits, whether it's a reorg, a new CEO, or a shift in market strategy. Suddenly, their roles are vulnerable. In this episode, Elizabeth Freedman explains why even top-performing leaders need to invest in their careers before they need to, and what high-impact executives do differently to stay ready, relevant, and in control. This is a candid episode for any senior leader navigating change, considering their next move, or...

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22:56

When Bad Teams Happen to Great Leaders: Why Smart...

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2026/01/29

Strong leadership teams do not happen by accident. In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman focuses on why even smart, experienced senior leaders can find themselves on teams that underperform, and what it actually takes to build teams that deliver real enterprise value. With teams under extraordinary pressure in 2026, Elizabeth explains why old meeting habits, misaligned agendas, and unclear accountability are quietly eroding performance, engagement, and results.From rethin...

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47:38

Robert Clarkson, Former CRO Americas at Stripe: Why...

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2026/01/22

Robert Clarkson, former Chief Revenue Officer (Americas) at Stripe, joins Elizabeth Freedman to unpack what it really means to lead revenue at scale. With a career that spans public, private, and high-growth tech companies, Robert shares the mindset and habits that separate effective CROs from the rest and why great sales leadership has little to do with charisma and everything to do with consistency, clarity, and customer insight. Together, they explore how the best revenue leaders align sal...

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44:37

Executive Reinvention with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva

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2026/01/15

Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, founder of the Reinvention Academy and seasoned corporate executive, joins Elizabeth to unpack what it really means to reinvent, personally, professionally, and organizationally. In a world where 1 in 5 companies now reinvents faster than the annual budget cycle, change is no longer a one-time event. It’s a continuous, strategic capability that separates the organizations that thrive from the ones that disappear. You’ll explore: Why the old rules of episodic change no ...

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46:27

Elevate Your Executive Image with Dressing Well CEO...

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2026/01/08

Mary Lou Andre, founder and CEO of Dressing Well, joins Elizabeth to explore the often-overlooked power of executive image. Drawing from decades of experience coaching senior leaders, Mary Lou shares how clothing, grooming, and etiquette are not just surface-level details, they’re strategic communication tools that support leadership performance and presence. Together, they unpack what executive image really means today, why “fit, fabric, function, and flair” still hold up, and how to handle ...

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48:52

The Strategic CIO: Kevin Dushney on Leading as a True...

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2026/01/01

Everyone says they want IT to be strategic. But what happens when the business doesn’t know what it actually needs and the CIO can’t get in the room? Kevin Dushney has led IT across nine biotech companies. He knows what it takes to drive value as CIO when your seat at the table isn’t guaranteed, the business moves fast, and the tech budget comes with scrutiny. In this episode, Kevin Dushney joins Elizabeth Freedman to talk straight about what works and what backfires when it comes to ea...

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16:47

The Executive Advantage: Influence That Actually...

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2025/12/25

Influence is the #1 topic that comes up in the coaching room, and not just for aspiring leaders. Even experienced senior executives often say the same thing: influencing at the highest levels feels harder than it should. In this episode, Elizabeth Freedman breaks down why that is, and what leaders can do to shift the effort they’re putting in, without overexplaining, overpreparing, or overthinking. You’ll learn: Why influence at the executive level is multi-dimensional The subtle m...

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44:02

Advising the C-Suite: What Really Happens When You...

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2025/12/18

Join host Elizabeth Freedman in her conversation with two executive coaching veterans: Margery Myers and Sarah Woods. With decades of experience advising CEOs and senior teams across industries, they dive into what really makes leaders coachable.They share how curiosity, confidence, and the willingness to get uncomfortable are the real differentiators, and why packaging, polish, and “listening tours” often mask deeper resistance. You’ll hear how coachability shows up in practice, why some lea...

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17:35

The Executive Impact Formula: Master Effortless...

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2025/12/11

In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman shares a framework for leaders who want to make 2026 an impactful year for their business. She introduces “The Matters Model,” a simple tool drawn from years of coaching senior leaders, and explains how the most effective executives align their work to what matters most at the enterprise level. Elizabeth breaks down why even high-performing leaders can miss the mark on impact and what to do instead. Together you’ll explore: Why great work i...

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51:18

Mary Draves: Former Dow CSO and Congressional...

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2025/12/04

Former Chief Sustainability Officer of Dow, Mary Draves joins Elizabeth Freedman to reflect on her journey to the top of a Fortune 100 company and the learning curve that came with it. Mary shares what no one tells you about stepping into a top job, why she felt temporarily lost despite being a high performer, and how coaching helped her course-correct. She opens up about running for Congress after retiring from corporate life, building resilience in the public eye, and what she learned about...

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