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 Consultant
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 #34
Living Your Values
What if the secret to living your best life isn't found in productivity hacks or time management systems, but in something much deeper?
In this deeply personal episode, Claire shares how her father's Alzheimer's diagnosis shifted her entire perspective on what truly matters and why your values, not your to-do list, should be your North Star.
Discover how living in alignment with your core values can transform your leadership, reduce stress, and bring the deep fulfillment you've been searching for.
Episode #33
The Facilitative Leadershipolkit
Why do some meetings energize teams while others drain them? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on facilitative leadership skills that transform ordinary meetings into collaborative sessions where everyone contributes fully.
Discover five techniques you can use to shift from being the person with all the answers to the leader who helps groups find the best answers together. Your expertise is most valuable when you use it to ask better questions, not to provide all the answers.
Episode #32
Why Influence Outweighs Titles with Jessica Deakyne
What if the secret to career acceleration isn't talent or luck, but something much more intentional; something you can start influencing right now?
In this inspiring conversation with Jessica Deakyne, who transformed from transportation coordinator to COO in a decade, we explore how true influence comes through servant leadership, community building, and adding value to others' success.
Episode #31
Strengths: The Hidden Key to Extraordinary Performance
What if the secret to extraordinary performance isn't fixing your weaknesses, but amplifying what you're naturally brilliant at? In this episode, I explore the power of strengths and share why people who use their strengths daily are more likely to have an excellent quality of life. Discover how to identify your zone of genius and transform both your leadership impact and your team's performance.
Episode #30
4 Ways to be Irreplaceable at Work
In this episode, I address job security concerns in an era of AI and economic uncertainty by sharing four strategies to make yourself indispensable by adding more value. While Forbes reports that 77% of people are concerned about AI causing job loss within 12 months, there's a crucial flip side: wages are rising quickly in industries most exposed to AI. The people adding real value are becoming more valuable, not less.
Episode #29
Transforming Workplace Tension into Trust with Theresa Phillips
What if the workplace conflicts you're trying to avoid could actually become your greatest opportunities for building trust and stronger teams?
In this powerful conversation with Theresa Phillips, we explore how to transform dysfunctional relationships into productive partnerships. You'll discover and learn practical strategies for addressing tension.
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