Coaching Real Leaders

By Muriel WilkinsSociety & Culture Business Careers Management

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Coaching Real Leaders episodes

June 08 Ask Muriel Anything with Special Guest Amy Gallo
Have you ever had ongoing disagreements with your boss?
Do you struggle trying to become more visible to leadership at your organization?
Have you gotten feedback that YOUR feedback style needs improvement?
In this episode, Amy Gallo workplace expert and author of “Getting Along,” joins host Muriel Wilkins to tackle questions from the Coaching Real Leaders community and listeners on their toughest leadership problems.
For further reading:
Learn more about Amy here: www.amyegallo.com
Check out her book Getting Along: How To Work With Anyone (Even Difficult People): https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Along-Anyone-Difficult-People/dp/1647821061
8 Practices to Break Free From Conflict: https://jengoldmanwetzler.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/8-Practices-to-Break-Free-From-Conflict-.pdf
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47 min
May 25 How Do I Find Fulfillment In My Leadership Role?
She recently transitioned to a new role and organization and is having trouble finding inspiration and motivation. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through why she feels professionally unfulfilled, and what she can do about it.
For further reading:
When Work Truly Fills Your Cup: https://karen-onpurpose1.medium.com/when-work-truly-fills-your-cup-83b0890ccf8b
3 Questions to Ask When Your Job Isn’t Fulfilling: https://hbr.org/2022/11/3-questions-to-ask-when-your-job-isnt-fulfilling
How to Transition from Public Service to the Private Sector: https://www.executivegov.com/articles/how-to-transition-from-government-to-industry
Connect with Muriel:
Website: murielwilkins.com
LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins
Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins
Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.com
Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com
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1 hr 1 min
May 11 Ask Muriel Anything: Productivity, Layoffs, and Visibility
Are you worried that you have developed a habit of quitting when times get tough?
Do you struggle with finding authentic ways to be seen by senior leadership?
Are you trying to find the time and energy to develop your team?
In this episode, Muriel is joined by her producer Mary to tackle leadership questions from listeners like you.
For further reading:
Why the Most Productive People Don’t Always Make the Best Managers: https://hbr.org/2018/04/why-the-most-productive-people-dont-always-make-the-best-managers
Why Visibility Has Become the New Test of Leadership: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/why-visibility-has-become-the-new-test-of-leadership/
Ready to Quit Your Job?: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/aug/12/ready-to-quit-your-job-here-are-the-17-questions-to-ask-yourself-first
What? So What? Now What? (Matt Abrahams): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qdZwQdn7Sc
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36 min
April 27 How Do I Help My Boss Without Doing Their Job For Them?
She's energized by her company and the possibilities of her role, but keeps running into tension with her boss around how they work together. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through examining her approach, understanding what her boss actually needs from her, and deciding what she's willing to do about it.
For further reading:
How Can I Get Along with My “Difficult” Boss?: https://hbr.org/podcast/2022/09/how-can-i-get-along-with-my-difficult-boss-from-hbrs-women-at-work
5 Reasons Your Boss is Holding You Back: https://www.fastcompany.com/91277735/5-reasons-your-boss-is-holding-you-back
10 Signs Your Boss is Holding You Back: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2016/11/27/ten-signs-your-boss-is-holding-you-back/
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52 min
April 13 Ask Muriel Anything with Special Guest Dave Stachowiak
Have you ever felt like your boss might be holding you back?
Do you have a hard time determining your non-negotiables?
Do you struggle with constantly changing priorities from the C suite?
In this episode, executive coach Dave Stochowiak, host of the Coaching For Leaders podcast, joins host Muriel Wilkins to tackle questions from the audience on their toughest leadership problems.

For further reading:
Check out Coaching For Leaders: https://coachingforleaders.com/
Manage Yourself to Lead Others: https://www.amazon.com/Manage-Yourself-Lead-Others-Self-Understanding/dp/1541705688

Connect with Muriel:
Website: murielwilkins.com
LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins
Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins
Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.com
Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com

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45 min
March 30 How Can I Move Forward When My Company Won’t Promote Me?
She’s been at her current organization for decades, and loves the leadership role she’s in. But she’s always aspired to make it to the C-suite. As that opportunity seems less and less likely to attain where she is now, executive coach, Muriel Wilkins, helps her work through what trade-offs she’s willing to make to achieve her professional goals.
For further reading:
3 Ways to Make Tough Career Choices with Confidence: https://melodywilding.com/3-ways-to-make-tough-career-choices-with-confidence/
Career Crossroads: https://hbr.org/podcast/2019/07/career-crossroads
How to Navigate Change at Any Career Stage: https://hbr.org/podcast/2024/05/how-to-navigate-change-at-any-career-stage
Connect with Muriel:
Website: murielwilkins.com
LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins
Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins
Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.com
Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com
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49 min
March 16 Introducing: Ask Muriel Anything
Long-time executive coach and Coaching Real Leaders host, Muriel Wilkins, takes questions from listeners, past guests and community members and helps them unpack some of the thorniest workplace challenges they face. In this episode, she’s joined by her producer Mary Dooe to talk about when business partnerships go bad, what to do when you make a significant mistake at work, and more.

Connect with Muriel:
Website: murielwilkins.com
LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins
Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins
Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.com
Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com

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29 min
March 02 How Do I Get Buy-In From My Boss?
She’s an ambitious leader with a strong vision to drive value and growth for the company. But she’s concerned that plan may now be in jeopardy due to lack of buy-in from her boss. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her on how to handle getting the alignment needed to move a strategy forward.
Connect with Muriel:
Website: murielwilkins.com
LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins
Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins
Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.com
Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com
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50 min
February 16 Coming Soon: Season 11
From uncovering the belief that’s quietly holding you back… to mapping your path to the C-suite… to recovering after a career-defining mistake — executive coach Muriel Wilkins is back with real, unscripted coaching conversations that take you inside the lives of leaders at pivotal moments. And for the first time ever, you’ll get new episodes twice a month, all year long - no more waiting between seasons.
Listen in as leaders wrestle with ambition, visibility, competition, fulfillment, and the hard challenges that come with the job. Plus, check out a brand-new monthly series — Ask Muriel Anything — where Muriel answers the toughest leadership questions straight from listeners.
The new season of Coaching Real Leaders drops March 2.
Connect with Muriel:
Website: murielwilkins.com
LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins
Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins
Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.com
Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com
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2 min
December 01, 2025 Do I Really Want to Be CEO?
She’s a leader who unexpectedly finds herself running a company, but isn’t sure it is the right role for her long-term. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through defining what she can do versus what she wants to do, the level of responsibility she truly wants, and what might lie at the heart of her current discomfort.
Apply now to be on Coaching Real Leaders in 2026: CoachingRealLeaders.com
Further reading:
Check out Muriel’s new book, Leadership Unblocked: leadershipunblocked.com
Join Muriel in her Group Coaching Intensive Program: Leadershipunblocked.com/group
The Skills and Habits Aspiring CEOs Need to Build
Is the C Suite Right For You?
What It Takes to Become a CEO
The Hard Truth About Being a CEO
Soft Skills Matter Now More Than Ever
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42 min

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