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 #60
Burnout, Bold Moves, and Building Better Organizations with Jeremy Hannah
You've got good people. You know it. So why, when a critical role opens up, do you keep coming up short?
Jeremy Hannah has spent 20 years helping Fortune 500s build talent pipelines that actually work. Then he burned out — and walked away from all of it. He sold everything, traveled 21 countries, and came back with something more valuable than a framework: clarity.
Episode #59
The Five Keys to Conflict Resolution with Maryse Postlewaite
Conflict is inevitable — but how you handle it doesn't have to be left to chance. In this episode, I sit down with conflict resolution expert Maryse Postlewaite to explore her five-key framework for navigating the tense moments that every leader faces. If you've ever walked away from a difficult conversation wishing you'd shown up differently, this one's for you.
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Episode #58
The Brain Science of Leadership with Dr. Lisa Rigel
What's really going on when your team resists change? According to Dr. Lisa Riegel, it probably has nothing to do with you, or your idea. In this episode, Claire and Dr. Riegel unpack the neuroscience of leadership: why 80% of human behavior happens below the conscious level; how invisible filters shape every person's reality; and what leaders can do to create cultures where people feel safe enough to grow.
Episode #57
Organizational Trust: What You Need to Know
If you feel that Sunday night dread (that low-grade knot in your stomach when you think about the week ahead)…Â
It might be rooted in more than just too much work. It might be an organizational trust problem. In this episode, Claire breaks down what organizational low trust looks and feels like, what it's costing your team, and three concrete strategies you can use to rebuild it.
Episode #56
Navigating Low Trust Relationships
You've rewritten that email four times — and deep down, you know the problem isn't the email... it's the person you're sending it to!
In this episode, we're getting real about low trust in relationships: what it feels like, how it happens, and the one mindset shift that can change everything. Because the path forward doesn't start with the other person — it starts with you.
Episode #55
Rethinking How We Lead, Listen, and Connect with Erika Leonard
Claire sits down with Erika Leonard, co-leader of the WorkPower Project at SafetyPowers.org, to explore how the same communication skills that keep people safe also build thriving, inclusive workplaces. If you've ever wondered whether you're truly seeing the people on your team — this conversation will challenge and inspire you.
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