THIS Leader Podcast
with Claire Laughlin
THIS Leader podcast explores the transformational, high-impact secrets that turn ordinary people (like you!) into extraordinary leaders!
Leadership transformation awaits!
I'll show you how to navigate complex challenges and improve your impact. Join me each week for real talk about leadership that works in the real world.
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I see you, leader...
Let me guess - your to-do list is a mile long, your team needs support, and you're wondering how you'll get it all done without working another late night?
I get it. I've spent 20 years working with leaders just like you who are trying to do it all (and feeling pretty exhausted in the process).
Here's the thing - it doesn't have to be this way.
I love helping dedicated leaders like you find a better way to lead. One that doesn't require superhuman energy or 60-hour workweeks!
You know what I've discovered? Most leadership advice sounds great in theory but falls apart in the real world of back-to-back meetings and constant fires to put out. That's why I focus on practical solutions that actually work.
Think of my podcast as your weekly leadership toolkit - full of bite-sized strategies you can try out right away. Pop in your earbuds during your morning walk or weekend chores, and let's tackle:
- Building teams that don't need constant hand-holding
- Delegating work (and actually trusting it'll get done right)
- Creating breathing room on your calendar
- Leading in a way that energizes you instead of burning you out
Join me each week for real talk about leadership that works in the real world.
Because you deserve to be the kind of leader who builds great teams AND has time for family dinners, workout sessions, and even a full night's sleep!
Ready to transform your leadership journey? Hit subscribe and let's get started. Your future self (and your team) will thank you!
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Hi! I'm your host.
Claire Laughlin, MA, Organizational Development ConsultantÂ
Hi! I'm Claire Laughlin, and I love helping leaders like you create workplaces where people truly thrive. For over two decades, I've been rolling up my sleeves alongside teams and organizations, using hands-on methods that actually work (because let's face it - theory only gets you so far!).
What lights me up? Watching leaders discover their potential, teams learn to communicate in ways that build trust, and organizations transform into places where people genuinely want to be. With an MA in my toolkit and 20+ years of management experience, I bring practical know-how to every challenge.
I specialize in teaching leaders how to engage their teams, helping managers become more effective facilitators, and showing people how to work better together. I'm also a master facilitator for the Six Types of Working Genius® - a fantastic tool that helps you understand and leverage your natural talents.
My approach? It's all about meeting you where you are and finding solutions that fit your real-world challenges. As a listener to my podcast, you'll walk away with practical strategies that create lasting change.
Want to build a more engaged, energized workplace? Follow along on the THIS Leader Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Latest Episodes
Episode #40
HIdden Opportunities: Strategic Career Rebranding with Sherri Thomas
Award-winning author and Forbes writer Sherri Thomas shares how she successfully rebranded herself four times across different industries—including a career move that earned her a 56% salary increase. Discover opportunities hiding in plain sight and learn how to position yourself for growth.
Episode #39
The Power of Assertiveness (Find Your Voice!)
Growing up too agreeable cost me career opportunities, led me into wrong relationships, and left me following everyone's agenda instead of my own.
In this special episode, I share my journey from chronic people-pleaser to assertive leader and reveal the two types of assertiveness every leader needs to master.
Episode #38
Learning Control, Appreciation and Letting GoÂ
In this episode, Chief Human Resources Officer Kate Terrell shares how her journey through stage-four cancer transformed her approach to leadership—teaching her to focus on what she can control while building high-performing teams through appreciation, clear expectations, and genuine empowerment.Â
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Episode #37
Escaping the Drama Triangle
 In this eye-opening episode, I expose the Drama Triangle: a pattern where you cycle through Rescuer, Victim, and Persecutor roles, exhausting yourself while giving your power away.
Discover how to escape this trap and move "above the line" to reclaim your energy, effectiveness, and leadership impact.
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Episode #36
Freedom from Being Emotionally Hijacked:Â with Allison Livingston
In this conversation with parent coach Allison Livingston, we explore how high achievers get emotionally hijacked by difficult situations and learn her five-step framework to stay connected without getting hooked, whether dealing with challenging workplace dynamics or personal relationships.
Episode #35
Developing Influence and Impact: With Salvatore Manzi
With communication expert Salvatore Manzi, we explore how brilliant minds can build influence without sacrificing authenticity.
You'll discover the "You Then Me" framework that changes how leaders connect with their audiences, plus strategies for turning your strengths into your communication advantage.
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