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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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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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14:11

Encore: What Nobody Ever Told You About C-Suite...

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2025/12/01

Enjoy this encore release of Executiveland's first episode! In this episode of Executiveland, host Elizabeth Freedman introduces the first chapter of the unwritten C-suite playbook titled, ‘I Thought This Was My Decision’. Drawing on two decades of advising senior leaders, she explores the surprising reality many executives face when they realize their authority is more limited than expected. Elizabeth breaks down why empowerment at the executive level looks different, why clarity around dec...

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15:43

What Hurts Your Executive Brand

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2025/11/20

In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman returns with Part 2 of the “Give and Get” Equation. While overgetting can be strategic in moments of transition or investment, it becomes a problem when leaders stop seeing value as a constant exchange. Elizabeth explains how it quietly erodes trust and brand, and why leaders need to check their assumptions about what they’re contributing. She also walks through subtle, but telling signs of overgetting, like passivity in meetings, lack of t...

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46:24

Leading Without Excuses: How CEO David Roberts Drives...

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2025/11/13

“You need to deliver the message I need to hear - not just what you want to say.” David Roberts, CEO of Verra Mobility, joins Elizabeth Freedman on Executiveland to discuss leadership in the C-suite and the unwritten playbook for executives. He’s been the CEO of public, private, and PE-backed companies and offers insights on how executives best navigate each of these environments. You’ll also hear David share the realities of leading as CEO, why nobody gives you a pat on the back, and t...

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21:08

The Hidden Trap of Overgiving

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2025/11/06

In this solo episode, Elizabeth Freedman breaks down a surprising pattern she sees in even the most capable senior leaders - a mismatch in terms of the value they may be giving and getting back. Using the “give and get” equation, Elizabeth shares how healthy, high-performing leaders and organizations strike a healthy balance between what they give and what they get. The problem is when the Give and Get Equation gets out of balance, and it happens more than you might think. In this podcast epi...

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41:37

Howard Ungerleider: Why Strong C-Suite Leaders Must...

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2025/10/30

Howard Ungerleider, former CFO and President of Dow, joins Elizabeth Freedman on this week’s episode to explore the unwritten playbook of the C-suite. With decades of experience inside one of the world’s largest companies, Howard shares the mindset shifts, leadership habits, and executive presence required to succeed in the C-suite. They unpack the challenges new executives face, why enterprise thinking is non-negotiable and how skills like influence, humility, and listening are often more va...

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22:01

The Hidden Rules of Talking To Executives

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2025/10/23

In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman returns with a new chapter of the unwritten C-suite playbook: “Do I Really Have to Spell It Out?” Drawing from years of coaching senior leaders, she unpacks why clarity in communication is one of the most overlooked drivers of performance, and why even seasoned executives fall into common traps. Elizabeth explores how decoding, vague messaging, and a lack of ownership can derail strategy and credibility. Through practical examples, she show...

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45:51

On the Right Side of History: Cognizant CEO Ravi...

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2025/10/16

Join host Elizabeth Freedman for a candid conversation with Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant, as he shares a behind-the-scenes view of what it truly takes to lead a global enterprise of over 350,000 employees. Ravi talks about the duality of leading in the present while staying relevant for the future, the concept of "strategic patience," and how influence is what truly drives transformation at scale. Ravi reflects on the underestimated value of roles that build influence, the importance of psych...

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14:11

What Nobody Ever Told You About C-Suite Leadership

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2025/10/16

In this episode of Executiveland, host Elizabeth Freedman introduces the first chapter of the unwritten C-suite playbook titled, ‘I Thought This Was My Decision’. Drawing on two decades of advising senior leaders, she explores the surprising reality many executives face when they realize their authority is more limited than expected. Elizabeth breaks down why empowerment at the executive level looks different, why clarity around decision rights is essential, and how leaders can avoid turning ...

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3:13

Welcome to Executiveland: The Unwritten Playbook of...

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2025/09/17

In this welcome episode of Executiveland, host Elizabeth Freedman introduces the podcast and what listeners can expect. With over two decades of experience coaching and advising C-suite executives, she shares how this show will uncover the unwritten playbook of the C-suite, blending real-world insights, practical strategies, and candid conversations with top leaders. Listeners will gain the tools, perspective, and confidence needed to lead and influence at the highest levels. • Free C-Suite R...

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