Vered Kogan

Are you building a Culture of Trust? Tim Harmon, CMRP, ARP-E, unpacks how to build a culture based on trust with your team in my latest conversation on The Learning to Lead Show. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gGdx7mSt

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“No company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” Jack Welch - Former CEO of GE https://lnkd.in/gZC2PvEX #tabboards #businesscoaching #employeewellbeing #workplaceculture

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Traci Austin, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PCC, founder of Elevated Talent Consulting, joins me this week to dive into the topic of mindset and employee engagement. She and I explore how workplace culture is shaped from the top down, beginning with leadership. Traci also offers valuable tips on boosting engagement and building a stronger, more connected culture. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas to energize your team and lead with intention.

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A great conversation with Dorian Albritton on his podcast recently! Most leaders don’t struggle because they don’t care. You struggle because you’re overloaded. Too many roles. Too many decisions. Too many moving parts. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you’re still expected to lead well. I was recently a guest on a podcast where we talked about what really happens when leaders get overloaded. Here’s what I see over and over again with business owners: When you’re overloaded, you stop leading and start reacting. You lower your standards without meaning to. You make quick decisions just to get through the day. That’s not a character issue. It’s a capacity issue. In the episode, we unpack: • Why overloaded leaders drift into reaction mode • How to simplify your decision-making • The standards that quietly build trust over time • How to lead with clarity when everything feels urgent • A simple 2% move you can apply this week If you feel stretched thin right now, this one will hit home. You don’t need to do more. You need to lead differently.

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How do you position yourself in the marketplace? Listen as Bill Reynolds shares a personal story about this on The Catalytic Leadership Podcast this week.

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The most effective leaders don’t rush in with answers—they listen first. In this powerful clip, Adolph Escobedo, M.A. OD of Vizient shares how mentorship and intentional leadership shaped his belief that slowing down builds trust, especially in L&D. Whether you’re leading a team, a project, or a transformation, Adolph’s reminder is a good one: Purposeful leadership starts with listening. https://lnkd.in/efbygxz9

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Great leaders know there’s a big difference between managing tasks and coaching people. This Vistage article breaks down how blending both approaches can build stronger teams and produce better outcomes. Discover how mastering these skills can elevate your leadership impact today.

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When we have not identified ourselves for ourselves, we are oblivious to our impact on others -- especially at work. Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland breaks down identity-centered leadership for us on this week's episode of "The Sharper Edge Podcast". Check it out now. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWB9bVkA YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eM7Y_rpe #asharperu #sharperedgepodcast

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Employee engagement has never mattered more. As CEOs face mixed signals on tariffs, hiring, and economic uncertainty, they’re doubling down on how to keep teams motivated and aligned. Read the full Q3 2025 Vistage CEO Confidence Index report to see what’s driving sentiment—and how leaders are preparing for what’s next. #Vistage #CEO #Leadership #EconomicTrends #BusinessStrategy

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Strong relationships — personal or professional — require attention and skill. My latest blog explores the top 5 relationship challenges couples face and offers actionable strategies to improve communication, align expectations, and restore connection. Thoughtful guidance for anyone invested in healthier partnerships. Read more: https://wix.to/cnKYlaJ #Leadership #Communication #EmotionalIntelligence #Relationships

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What if your clients are stuck not because they lack confidence, but because they haven't yet found the courage to choose? 🧠➡️💛 In this episode of Beyond the Page, Garry speaks with executive coach, educator, and ICF-PCC Jenn Chloupek, author of "A Framework for Choice: Coaching Through the ABCs of Empowering Conversations" in our latest issue. Jenn unpacks her proprietary ABC methodology - Awareness, Behaviors, and Connections - and explores why helping clients recognize they have a choice is one of the most quietly powerful things a coach can do. She also draws a sharp distinction between confidence and courage that will make you rethink the questions you're asking. Plus: how the framework maps directly onto ICF core competencies, and what it looks like in practice with 60 women engineers across three countries. The episode goes live Wednesday. You won't want to miss it.

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In this episode, Ged sits down with long-time peer and fellow coach Damian Byrne for a deep-dive into one of the most critical—yet often misunderstood—concepts in leadership: accountability. Damian Byrne, Metronomics Certified Coach, shares what accountability really means at the leadership level—and why most businesses struggle to get it right. From clarifying the difference between responsibility and accountability, to explaining how high-performing teams build circles of trust and ownership, Damian lays out the systems and habits that drive long-term strategic execution. If your business is aiming for 20%+ growth, accountability isn’t optional—it’s essential. Together, Ged and Damian discuss how cascading metrics, scorecards, team dynamics, and cultural values all come together to form a powerful system of alignment and performance. Whether you’re a CEO, team leader, or scaling entrepreneur, this episode will challenge your perspective and give you the tools to build a truly accountable team. Ready to move from talking about accountability to embedding it into your culture? Watch the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/gJZFiaNp

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✨What if transformation isn’t about optimization, but integration?✨ Episode 51 of Drop the Needle Podcast drops January 15, featuring Steven Twohig in a thought-provoking discussion on shadow work, trauma, and structural transformation (metanoia). We explore how unresolved inner work shows up in leadership, business, and decision-making and why integrating our shadow can unlock clarity, resilience, and purpose. This episode challenges the idea that professionalism requires disconnection from the self and offers a deeper model for growth that actually sustains performance. 🎧 Episode 51 releases Jan 15.🚨 Worth the wait. #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #ShadowWork #ConsciousLeadership #InnerWork #PodcastRecommendation #DropTheNeedlePodcast #Metanoia

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Meetings, titles, expectations—and yet, a growing sense of misalignment. Alan Heymann, JD, PCC shared his story as a courageous example of what it means to honor the discomfort and pivot toward work that fuels rather than drains. Ever asked yourself, “Is this it? There’s nothing more?” Listen to Alan’s powerful story to be inspired: https://lnkd.in/gBmDB5bH

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ush and pull strategies aren’t opposites; they’re complementary tools that support employee alignment during change. By understanding when to apply pressure and when to invite participation, leaders can guide smoother transitions. The article explains how the two styles work together. 🔗https://lnkd.in/g4nm6zkc #EmployeeEngagement #ChangeLeadership #ManagementApproach

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The ‘Core Energy Experience’ presents a stimulating conversation with Dana Lynn Bernstein, PCC, MA, CMP, PMP, CPQC on Decoupling Thoughts. Dana is a Conflict Resolution Coach. She is the Author of ‘It’s The Thought That Counts: Mastering the Art of YOU vs. you’. Prepare to experience the power of Decoupling Thoughts and reframing your thinking. If you're enjoying this ‘Core Energy Experience’ clip, please like, subscribe, and comment. We love hearing your thoughts. You can use the link below to get more episodes of the ‘Core Energy Experience’. https://lnkd.in/ejYTaJ8C Thank you for your time, energy and participation. It is greatly appreciated 🫶 Host: Kurt Bruckmann (@coreenergykurt) Co-Producer, Associate Director: Alex Fabio (@munkpunk_) #energy #resolution #awareness #core #decouple #podcast #kdb #wellbeing #coreenergyexperirnce #transformation #trust #consciouschoice

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