Welcome to Season 2 of The Authentic Leader Show, the podcast where we transform managers into leaders of high-performing teams. After 125 episodes and over 70 interviews with business leaders in Season 1, I’ve learned one critical truth: Leadership isn’t a title—it’s a choice. And this season, I’m here to help you make that choice. In Season 1, I interviewed leaders from diverse industries, shared leadership strategies, and uncovered what it takes to lead authentically. But as I reflected on everything we’ve accomplished, I realized there’s an opportunity to go deeper—to focus more sharply on a specific audience. That’s why Season 2 is for YOU if you’re one of these groups: 1. A leader of a management team or a business owner, looking to transform your managers into leaders. 2. Or an HR director or HR professional seeking proven tools to develop leaders in your organization. Even if you don't fall into one of these groups 1. A new manager navigating the complexities of leadership for the first time. 2. A struggling manager who knows there’s a better way to lead your team. This season is about equipping you with foundational leadership principles, practical tools, and proven systems that I’ve tested with teams I've led and with the hundreds of managers and leaders I've worked with. If you’ve ever felt like leadership is an uphill battle, this podcast will give you the clarity and confidence you need to lead high-performing teams. Here is what’s coming. First, I’ll be sharing fundamental principles of management and leadership—concepts that many new managers have never been exposed to. Second, I’ll share tools and systems you can use to transform managers into leaders. One of my favorites is my ‘Leader as Coach’ framework, which helps managers move beyond directing tasks and into mentoring their teams to achieve extraordinary results. Finally, you’ll hear from incredible guests—leaders of fast-growing companies, HR professionals, and executives who’ve transformed their teams. You might be wondering, ‘Why does this matter so much to Chris?’ The truth is, I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve struggled as a new manager. I’ve seen firsthand the impact of ineffective leadership on a team. And I’ve dedicated my career to helping others avoid the mistakes I made. The strategies and tools I’ll share in Season 2 aren’t just theoretical. They’re battle-tested. They’ve been validated by hundreds of managers I’ve coached and by the teams I've led. 1. Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. 2. Share this episode with someone in your network who’s ready to transform their leadership skills—and when you share it, let them know why you think this episode is valuable. 3. Engage with me! Leadership is a journey, and I’m honored to be part of yours. Let’s transform managers into leaders of high-performing teams, together.

Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for. If you would like to apply to be a guest, just click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/apply Kevin's New Book Is Now Available! Drawing on BizSmart’s own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/

Want to keep up with all the news from China’s business scene but short on time? Then tune into the Caixin China Biz Roundup! Each weekday, we break down the biggest developments in the Asian giant’s economy, financial world and tech sphere — all in around 15 minutes! Expect to find lots of analysis and informative updates delivered in a fun, light-hearted manner. Also on our channel is the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief and China Stories, which are both produced in collaboration with SupChina. The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief offers a weekly roundup of the top news bulletins from the world’s second-largest economy and features interviews with Caixin journalists. China Stories brings you audio narration of some of Caixin Global’s best articles and op-eds.

Tim Burningham from the The Center for Company Culture reveals all of his strategies for creating a strong organizational culture that will transform your company’s results. Discover how you can create a culture within your organization and among the teams you lead that will make your life as a leader so much easier! Tim’s practical and straight forward advise will help you create an organization that people love working for. Improved employee retention, engagement, productivity, alignment, trust, teamwork, leadership, and results are all in store for those who listen and choose to implement Tim’s sound advice. Never miss an episode as you help your team and organization reach its potential through creating a strong company culture.

Convirtiendo tu pasión por la estética en un negocio rentable y próspero. Un podcast especialmente diseñado para los profesionales de la industria del spa y la estética, que desean llevar su negocio a un nivel más alto de profesionalismo y beneficios económicos. Encuentra un nuevo episodio los lunes y los jueves a las 7 de la mañana.

Recovery. Equity. Automation. Climate. Quality jobs. For workforce professionals, these pose challenges and opportunities in equal measure. Making sense of it all starts with data. #MakingBetterWork talks with data insiders (from public, private, nonprofit sectors) who help us understand how modern education and labor markets work, and prepare for a #futureofwork we want to be part of. To learn more, visit https://www.spra.com/.

Growing up as the son of a successful contractor, Logan experienced firsthand the benefits of a healthy contracting business: less stress, more money, and more time for family. Now Logan runs Contractor Growth Network to help guide you on your journey to create a strong and reliable contracting business for your family. Interested in learning more? Visit contractorgrowthnetwork.com or join our Facebook group, Common Sense Contracting, today.

The Close To Home podcast talks about home buying topics and programs. It answers the questions you have on your journey to homeownership. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to the Recruiting Conversations Podcast, a conversation designed to help Recruiting Leaders who manage a team as well as recruit. Richard Milligan is a speaker, author, strategist, and recruiting coach who built 21 teams as a Recruiting Leader. Want more great recruiting content? Visit 4crecruiting.com!

Authentic conversations about business over a beer! Tired of listening to boring business podcasts? THIS is the show you've been looking for! Learn how to be better at business while having a laugh. Listen, laugh, and learn!

From the Desk of Khalia Stokes is where the polished version of me steps aside so the real one can speak. This podcast is a living journal—part storytelling, part truth-telling, part leadership lab—where I bring my voice, my words, and my calling to the forefront. No pretending. No shrinking. No fitting into shapes I’ve outgrown. Just honest conversations about life, business, identity, and what it really means to lead with a people-first mindset in a world obsessed with everything else. Here, I talk about shifting leadership culture, building dreams from the inside out, navigating career and entrepreneurship, and raising humans and being a spouse while trying to evolve as one myself. I unpack the messy middle—the doubts, the breakthroughs, the grit, and the grace it takes to keep showing up. If you’re ready to think differently, live with more intention, lead with more heart, and hear stories that challenge you to stretch into the next version of yourself, you’re in the right place. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s me doing what I’m here to do—tell stories, spark thought, and shift mindsets—one real conversation at a time.

Booked Out Nutritionist is the podcast for Nutritionists and Health Practitioners who are ready to stop guessing and start growing a profitable, fully booked business. Hosted by Stephanie Long, Nutrition Business Coach and creator of the Booked Out Nutritionist program, this show teaches you how to refine your niche, create a results-driven signature program, attract consistent clients, and master simple, sustainable marketing that actually works. Each episode breaks down the real strategies, systems, and mindset shifts you need to build a business that brings in consistent clients and income.