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#122 - Authentic Leadership and Critical Communication Skills with Dan Owolabi

Release Date: 03/04/2024

#141 - The Human Cost of Change and How Leaders Can Do Better with Myriane Ouellette

The Workplace Communication Podcast

Change at work is often treated like a checklist: new strategy, new structure, new expectations. But what rarely gets named is what people are actually losing along the way: certainty, identity, trust, and sometimes even a sense of belonging. When leaders move too fast and skip the human side of organizational change, the cost shows up quietly through employee burnout, disengagement, and resistance that feels hard to explain. That’s where Myriane Ouellette comes in. As a leadership strategist at O Strategies, she helps leaders across sectors navigate complex change...

#140 - Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss with Dr Laura Hambley Lovett

The Workplace Communication Podcast

Some bosses don’t just manage - they control, manipulate, and undermine, leaving employees walking on eggshells every day. The stress, self-doubt, and exhaustion can build quietly, often making people question themselves more than the toxic dynamics around them. Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett has spent years helping people break free from these harmful work environments. Drawing on her research and experience, she explains how to spot toxic leadership patterns, understand the impact on your well-being, and take practical steps to protect yourself, set boundaries, and plan a way forward with...

#139 - Unlocking Leadership Excellence through Psychological Safety with Kelly Meerbott

The Workplace Communication Podcast

From coaching a four-star general to navigating a toxic corporate culture where retaliation, exclusion, and silencing were part of daily life, Kelly Meerbott has seen leadership at its most extreme. Just like most leaders and employees, she has experienced what it feels like when ideas are dismissed, confidence erodes, and fear quietly takes over the workplace. Kelly’s journey shows how the absence of psychological safety can crush potential and morale, and how fostering it can transform teams, spark innovation, and bring out the very best in people. Her story proves that when leaders...

138 - Powerful Policy Writing to Maximize Engagement with Lewis Eisen

The Workplace Communication Podcast

In today’s collaborative workplaces, outdated “command and control” policy language feels completely out of step. Instead of encouraging cooperation, it often creates resentment and disengagement. That’s why Lewis Eisen, author of Rules: Powerful Policy Writing to Maximize Engagement, has been challenging the traditional way organizations write policies. Drawing on his background as a lawyer, IT professional, and senior government policy advisor, Lewis shows leaders how respectful, plain-language policies can inspire genuine cooperation, strengthen employee engagement, and...

#137 - Inside-Out Leadership: Transforming How You Lead at Work and in Life with Monica Chang

The Workplace Communication Podcast

The titles, promotions, and financial rewards keep stacking up, but then comes the quiet realization that the ladder you’ve been climbing has been leaning against the wrong wall. For many leaders, that truth shows up in the form of burnout, strained relationships, or a sense of emptiness that success alone can’t fix. That’s the turning point Monica Chang reached in her own journey. After years of living by cultural and societal expectations, she found herself exhausted and disconnected from what really mattered. Choosing a new path, she launched Start With Clarity...

#136 - Instilling Confidence Through Sports With Amy Buchan Siegfried

The Workplace Communication Podcast

Ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation about the Super Bowl and thought, “Wait… when is that again?” Or maybe you’ve smiled and nodded through an office chat about last night’s game, silently wishing you had something, just anything, to contribute. It’s a scene Amy Buchan Siegfried, Co-Founder and CEO of Last Night’s Game, knows all too well. As a third-generation entrepreneur and self-proclaimed sports enthusiast, Amy spotted how knowing just a little about sports can open surprising doors in business, and how missing out on those conversations can mean...

#135 - Conquering Imposter Syndrome While Building Skills and Confidence with Sue Musson

The Workplace Communication Podcast

Ever felt like you’re the only one in the room who doesn’t quite belong, even though you’ve earned your seat a hundred times over? As a young woman navigating leadership roles in male-dominated industries, on a whole new continent, no less, Sue Musson quickly realized that confidence doesn’t always come easy, and it definitely isn’t always welcomed. Now a sought-after leadership consultant, coach, and the bestselling author of Firecracker Leadership, Sue has spent decades helping others untangle the messy mix of self-doubt, ambition, and perception that so many leaders face. From...

#134 - The Art of Effective Communication and How To Overcome Communication Gaps with John Whitehead

The Workplace Communication Podcast

No matter where you are in the world, communication is at the heart of everything - how we lead, how we connect, and how we get things done. Yet even with the best intentions, misunderstandings still happen. Whether it’s a clash of communication styles, unspoken expectations, or deeply rooted behavioral habits, gaps can form in the most unexpected places which often leads to people talking at each other instead of with each other. John Whitehead, Executive/Leadership Coach at JKWhitehead & Associates, spent over a decade helping senior and emerging leaders navigate the human...

#133 - Essential Communication Skills for Professionals in the Ever Evolving Healthcare Industry with Shweta Ramkumar

The Workplace Communication Podcast

Whether it’s a language barrier, a generational gap, cultural misunderstandings, or the invisible walls built by socioeconomic class, communication in today’s world can be complex and challenging. More often than not, miscommunication isn’t just about words; it’s about tone, context power dynamics, and the silent biases we carry. In a setting with high-stakes such as healthcare, where an interaction could literally affect lives directly, bridging these gaps is very critical. Inspired by her mother - a dedicated doctor who served patients from all walks of life - Shweta...

#132 - What Does It Take To Build a Good Business with Anant Nyshadham

The Workplace Communication Podcast

For years, many companies have viewed worker wellbeing as an expense, but what if this mindset is holding them back from true success? According to Anant Nyshadham, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Good Business Lab (GBL) and Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, building a good business is more than just the profits - it’s about creating meaningful change for both workers and companies. Anant Nyshadham has spent his career proving that this vision isn’t just possible, but crucial. His groundbreaking research is challenging long-held beliefs that worker...

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Whether or not we want to admit it, for many of us, leadership has been defined by authority and control.

However, now is the time to step into the future of leadership – one where effective leadership is defined by embarking on a journey of self-discovery. One that enables you to connect deeply with yourself and your team, while also guiding others.

According to Dan Owolabi, Founding Executive Director of Branches Worldwide, an authentic leader isn't someone who bosses others around, but rather someone who remains true to themselves while serving others in a similar capacity.

With over two decades of leadership development experience across multiple continents, Dan brings a wealth of wisdom and practical insights to the table. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Dan and I explore how to authenticity, cultivate effective communication, and leverage strategic transparency with your team members.

It’s high time we ditch the rulebook and discover how being yourself can transform your leadership style and supercharge your team's success!

Leadership tips you won’t want to miss:

Engaging in active listening to foster better understanding and connection

Embracing vulnerability as a strength to build trust and authenticity within your team

Recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives to promote inclusivity and innovation

Cultivating empathy to enhance communication and foster stronger relationships

Leveraging strategic transparency with your team members

Dan Owolabi is the Founding Executive Director of Branches Worldwide, a fast-growing non-profit dedicated to making long-term investments in high-impact Christian entrepreneurs around the world. With over 20 years of experience teaching leadership, Dan is a sought-after international keynote speaker, teaching pastor, and a member of the Global Leadership Summit teaching faculty. To date, Dan has worked with leaders in over twenty countries and four continents, helping them clarify their identity and leverage their influence to serve others. Dan's latest book "Authentic Leadership", quickly became an Amazon #1 New Release. He holds a graduate degree from Ashland University centering on American Leadership and is completing a doctorate in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dan is a teaching pastor at Grace Church in Wooster, Ohio where he lives with his wife & two daughters.

If you’re looking to enhance your leadership and communication skills while fostering a culture of authenticity, then this episode is for you!

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