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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Episodes
Episode #1
Welcome to THIS Leader
In our premiere episode, we explore what makes a true leader. We dive into how leadership starts with understanding your impact on others and making the choice to make that impact positive. You'll walk away with a practical exercise to help you step more fully into your leadership potential.
Episode #2
Setting Your Leadership StandardsÂ
Discover the power of defining and maintaining your leadership standards, especially during challenging times. I'll introduce you to my "5 Cs" framework – Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, Courage, Consistency – and show you how these standards can transform your leadership impact and team dynamics.
Episode #3
Fostering Engagement at Work through Creating a Culture of Recognition
This episode explores why workplace recognition matters, revealing why 65% of employees feel unappreciated. Learn practical strategies for meaningful recognition and discover how to create a culture where team members feel truly valued and engaged.
Episode #4
Adding Strategic Value in Uncertain Times
In this episode, I explore how to shift from being merely busy to truly adding strategic value in uncertain times. Discover practical tools to clarify your role's impact, align your time with high-value activities, and build professional resilience even when facing organizational uncertainty.
Episode #5
Energize Your Team
In this episode, I tackle the all-too-common challenge of team energy depletion in today's post-pandemic workplace. Discover two powerful, research-backed strategies to transform your team from "going through the motions" to feeling genuinely energized and connected with their work and each other.
Episode #6
Breaking the Burnout Cycle
Burnout isn't just exhaustion – it's a silent productivity killer. I share my personal burnout journey and reveal practical strategies to recognize the warning signs before they derail your leadership impact. Discover how to protect your energy, reclaim your joy at work, and help your team avoid the burnout trap.Â
Episode #7
The Power of Rest and Recovery for High Performance
I dive into the counterintuitive truth about rest and recovery. Discover why the world's highest performers prioritize intentional breaks and how small shifts in your approach to rest can dramatically enhance your leadership impact. If you've been caught in the "busy trap," this episode offers practical strategies to break free and perform at your best.
Episode #8
Welcome Feelings
In this episode, we explore why developing emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership. Discover how to build your emotional vocabulary, understand the stories behind your feelings, and use emotions as valuable data rather than letting them derail your leadership. Learn practical strategies to work constructively with emotions so you can lead with greater awareness and impact. Â
Episode #9
You ARE a Change Leader
In this episode, we explore why you're a change leader, regardless of your formal title or position. Whether you're navigating technology updates, team reorganizations, or shifting priorities, mastering the emotional journey of change is essential. Discover strategies to navigate transitions yourself and effectively guide others through the inevitable change in today's constantly evolving workplace.
Episode #10
Reclaim Your Time: The Strategic Leader's Approach to Effective Meetings
Are your days consumed by endless meetings that drain your energy and productivity? In this episode, I share my strategic framework for transformative meetings that accomplish real work and energize your team. Learn how to have the right conversations, with the right people, at the right time to reclaim your calendar and your leadership impact.
Episode #11
Goal Getting - Your Blueprint for Success Â
What happened to those ambitious January goals now that we're in Q2? In this episode, I share my team's proven goal-setting system that maintains focus and momentum all year long. Discover how to transform vague annual objectives into a clear roadmap with deadlines and deliverables that actually get accomplished.Â
Episode #12
Leverage Your Strengths
Feeling drained by your daily work?
In this episode, I explore how to identify and leverage your natural strengths to transform your energy, impact, and results. Discover evidence-based strategies to help you and your team work from your zones of genius more often, creating extraordinary outcomes with less effort.  Â
Episode #13
Emotional Contagion - Why Broadcasting Positivity is Essential
Your emotions are contagious, especially as a leader. Research shows your mood literally ripples throughout your team, affecting productivity, creativity, and wellbeing. By becoming aware of your emotional "broadcast channel" and intentionally choosing what you transmit, you can transform your team's performance and experience.
Episode #14
Coming Soon Plan, Delegate, Depart
In this episode, I share my transformative approach to taking meaningful time off through the "Plan, Delegate, Depart" framework. I explain how truly disconnecting from work not only rejuvenates me personally but strengthens my team's capabilities and often leads to unexpected creative breakthroughs.
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Episode #15
Coming Soon Building Psychological Safety - The Communication Strategies That Make All The Difference
Discover how to build genuine psychological safety in your teams through practical communication strategies. Learn the four essential stages of psychological safety and walk away with actionable strategies to create an environment where innovation flourishes and team members bring their best to work.
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