Ep 61: The Art of Saying No Without Burning Bridges
The Executive Coaching Podcast
Release Date: 03/25/2025
Ep 83: Leading With Intention and Investing in Your Career with Stephanie Kusta
The Executive Coaching Podcast
What if your career didn’t happen “by accident” but instead unfolded exactly as it needed to? In this episode, Stephanie Kusta, Vice President and Treasurer at Orveon Global, shares her career journey and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, growth, and long-term thinking. Looking back, Stephanie reflects on how a seemingly unplanned path can reveal a clear throughline, one shaped by curiosity, preparation, and a willingness to invest in yourself at every stage. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at You...
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Ep 82: Setting Goals That Guide Your Decisions All Year Long
The Executive Coaching Podcast
What if goal setting wasn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you but about evolving into who you’re becoming? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I work, how I think, and why I refuse to coach from theory alone. I share my lived-experience approach to leadership and goal setting, and why I choose annual goals over New Year’s resolutions every single time. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at You can find show notes, resources, and more here:
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Ep 81: What 2025 Taught Me About Leadership, Growth, and Visibility
The Executive Coaching Podcast
What if the lessons that changed you this year could also shape how you lead next year? In this episode, I’m reflecting on the most important lessons I learned in 2025, both personally and from working closely with executive clients navigating growth and leadership at higher levels. If you’re thinking about how you want to show up in 2026, this episode will help you do it with clarity, intention, and confidence. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at You can find show notes, resources, and more here:
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Ep 80: Finish Strong in 2025: Executive Presence and Leadership
The Executive Coaching Podcast
Are you ready to finish 2025 strong and step into 2026 with confidence? In this episode, we dive into the concept of executive presence and how the way you show up in these final weeks can shape your next year. You’ll learn practical strategies to gain clarity, lead with authority, and make the most of every opportunity before the year ends. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at You can find show notes, resources, and more here:
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Ep 79: Authentic Leadership, Real Values, and Asking for Help with Sarah Bethel
The Executive Coaching Podcast
What does it take to lead with authenticity in a fast-growing organization? And how do you stay grounded as your team scales? In this episode, you’ll learn how Sarah Bethel, COO of Patrick Ta Beauty, defined her leadership style and embraced the unique traits that make her an effective, values-driven leader. Whether you’re managing your first team or running a high-growth brand, this conversation gives you actionable insights you can apply right away. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at You can find show notes,...
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Ep 78: Lessons in Leadership and Growth for Women in Business with Kelli LeMieux
The Executive Coaching Podcast
What does it take to thrive as a woman in leadership and how has that evolved over time? In this episode, Kelli LeMieux, Chief Operating Officer, shares her journey from team leader to C-suite executive and the lessons she’s learned about growth, adaptability, and authentic leadership along the way. Listen in as Kelli shares her insights on personal branding, creating community, and the progress (and remaining challenges) for women in executive roles today. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at You can find show notes,...
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Ep 77: Mastering the Art of Managing Up
The Executive Coaching Podcast
How do you confidently speak up and show executive presence—especially when the pressure is on at year-end? In this episode, I break down one of the most powerful yet misunderstood leadership skills: managing up. You’ll learn why your ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders can make or break your influence and how silence can actually limit your impact. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at You can find show notes, resources, and more here:
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Ep 76: Too Busy to Lead: How Over-Involvement Holds You Back
The Executive Coaching Podcast
Do you ever feel like your days are spent putting out fires, fixing problems, and staying so busy that you barely have time to think—let alone lead? You’re not alone. Many high-performing leaders fall into the trap of being “too busy to lead,” believing that constant action equals progress. But what if being that busy is exactly what’s keeping you and your team from growing? If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at You can find show notes, resources, and more here:
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Ep 75: How to Command Respect Without Waiting for Permission
The Executive Coaching Podcast
What does it really mean to have executive presence and why should you stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to own it? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of executive presence and explore how you can start commanding respect and authority from within, rather than relying on external validation. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at You can find show notes, resources, and more here:
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Ep 74: Executive Presence and the Upper Limit Problem
The Executive Coaching Podcast
What if your biggest barrier to success isn’t external but internal? In this episode, we explore the themes from The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks and how the concept of the upper limit problem shows up in executive leadership. You’ll learn how leaders can unknowingly self-sabotage when things start to feel “too good,” holding themselves back from their full potential. You’ll also discover how executive presence and the upper limit problem intersect, and what it takes to break through to your next level of leadership. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re...
info_outlineSaying no is one of the hardest—but most essential—skills for leaders. How do you set boundaries without damaging relationships? Why do senior leaders struggle to decline requests, even when they know they should? In this episode, we explore the leadership traps that make it difficult to say no, the cost of overcommitting, and how to protect your time and energy while maintaining strong professional connections.
If you'd like immediate support with the issues you’re facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call
You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/45w4neak