Developing Leaders Podcast

Leadership is the leverage your business has been missing. Hosted by seasoned fractional coaches Judy Cirullo and Karen Elliott, this podcast helps business owners and leaders step out of the weeds and build self-directed, high-performing teams. Each episode offers real stories, practical strategies, and actionable tools to help you stop being the bottleneck, delegate with confidence, set clear expectations, and lead with purpose. If you’re ready to create more time, freedom, and impact by becoming the leader your business needs, this show is for you.

Can AI Really Replace Coaching? What Leaders Need to Know in the Age of AI 12/09/2025

Can AI Really Replace Coaching? What Leaders Need to Know in the Age of AI Judy and Karen explore how AI is transforming leadership and coaching, and where human connection still makes the greatest impact. They share real-world examples of how AI can lighten the workload for clinic owners and leaders, while reminding us that discernment, ethics, and empathy cannot be automated. The conversation highlights the growing need for a hybrid approach that balances technology with the relational depth that true coaching and leadership require. 💡 Key Topics What AI does well versus what only humans can do How to build a healthy hybrid model for coaching and leadership Ethics, privacy, and confidentiality when using AI tools Using discernment and critical thinking with AI-generated advice The importance of community and human connection in growth New skills leaders and coaches need in an AI-driven world Practical uses of AI in healthcare and operations How to reinvest saved time into culture and people development Using the ICF checklist to evaluate AI coaching tools If this episode sparked some reflection about how AI fits into your business or coaching, take the next step toward building a healthier, more balanced approach. Start by exploring the checklist for evaluating AI-driven coaching tools created by the International Coaching Federation. It’s a great way to begin assessing which tools align with your ethics, values, and goals. 💡 And if you’re ready to explore how to integrate AI into your leadership or clinic without losing the human touch, book a discovery call with us. We’ll talk about what’s possible when you stop being the bottleneck and create a hybrid model that supports both growth and connection. 📲 Because the real transformation doesn’t come from data or automation — it comes from action, awareness, and the willingness to grow beyond your comfort zone. /episode/index/show/05e4749b-89ff-4bbe-8f6e-2b8c8bdc050b/id/39292925

Breaking Free from Micromanagement: How Leaders Get Out of the Weeds 11/11/2025

Why Leadership Is the Leverage You’ve Been Missing 10/07/2025

Why Leadership Is the Leverage You’ve Been Missing Episode Summary In this inaugural episode of the Developing Leaders Podcast, Judy Cirullo and Karen Elliott share why leadership is the missing leverage for most owners who feel stuck in the weeds. Drawing on decades of experience as clinicians, business owners, and now fractional coaches, they unpack why owners themselves are often the bottleneck—and how self-awareness is the essential first step toward freedom of time, money, relationships, and purpose. Together, they discuss the difference between management and leadership, the power of clear expectations, and why so many owners struggle with delegation. Through real stories of burnout, near-collapse, and transformation, Judy and Karen show how fractional coaching builds self-directed teams that thrive—without requiring owners to carry the whole load. This is an episode for any business owner who’s tired of spinning their wheels, losing key people, or wondering why their team just isn’t “getting it.” 💡 Key Topics What fractional coaching is and why it works The #1 bottleneck holding most businesses back (hint: it’s the owner) Why self-awareness is the first step to sustainable growth The importance of clear expectations and accountability How to build self-directed, high-performing teams Management vs. leadership: what’s the difference? Real stories of owners who almost quit—but turned it around 🔑 Key Takeaways Awareness First: Growth begins when owners see how they’re the bottleneck. Clear Expectations Drive Accountability: If you haven’t defined it, you can’t enforce it. Delegation Is Non-Negotiable: “I’ll just do it faster” is a trap that keeps owners stuck Leadership Is a Way of Being: It’s not a title—it’s how you show up and model behaviors. Fractional Coaching Works: Teams often accept accountability more readily from a neutral coach. Transformation Takes Time: Leadership development is not a quick fix—it’s a process. If you’re ready to stop being the bottleneck and start building a business that thrives without you doing it all, this episode is your wake-up call. Begin with self-awareness—what are you holding onto that’s keeping your business stuck? 👉 Loved this conversation? Subscribe to the Developing Leaders Podcast, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who needs this message. To learn more about the Developing Leaders Coaching Program, check the link in the show notes. /episode/index/show/05e4749b-89ff-4bbe-8f6e-2b8c8bdc050b/id/38429025

Developing Leaders Podcast

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