🎧 L&D Leadership Edge

By Sheree Comninellis

Welcome to L&D Leadership Edge - the podcast for ambitious L&D professionals who want to step into leadership.

Breaking into leadership takes more than being great at design, facilitation, or... more

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How many episodes does 🎧 L&D Leadership Edge have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

🎧 L&D Leadership Edge episodes:

November 18, 2025 Are You Building a Career — or Just Doing a Job in L&D?
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores one powerful question: Are you intentionally building your L&D career, or are you unintentionally stuck just doing a job? Sheree breaks down the difference between being busy and being strategic, highlights the signs that you’re operating reactively, and shares what building a career actually looks like when you want to grow into leadership.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 17+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
00:38 The question that can shift your L&D career
01:07 The difference between doing a job vs. building a career
02:51 Three signs you may be stuck in “doing mode”
04:26 What intentional career building looks like in practice
07:17 A practical reflection to shape your 2026 roadmap
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📅 19 May 2026
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🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
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11min
November 04, 2025 The Mindset Shifts You Need to Be Seen as a Strategic Partner
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis unpacks the mindset shifts that separate doers from strategic partners. If you want to grow your influence in L&D, you need to think differently. But the biggest change isn’t in your skills — it’s in your mindset. Sheree walks through three powerful shifts that will help you be seen, heard, and trusted as a true strategic partner in the business.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
00:29 Why thinking like a strategic partner starts with mindset
01:25 The shift from “I’m just L&D” → “I’m a trusted advisor”
03:15 How to move from service provider to strategic contributor
05:53 Why visibility builds credibility and how to own your influence
06:56 One practical move to apply these shifts this week
👉🏾 Your next step? Join me live.
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📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
...more
10min
October 28, 2025 Why Communicating Well at Work Feels So Hard — and How to Get It Right
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why communication — one of the most critical leadership skills — can also feel like one of the hardest to master. Sheree unpacks the three challenges that make communication difficult and explains how the key to communicating well isn’t perfection, it’s mindset. You’ll also learn three practical shifts to help you speak with more clarity, confidence, and authenticity at work.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
00:40 Why communication can feel so difficult, even for capable professionals
01:38 The three challenges that hold people back from speaking with confidence
03:37 The mindset shift that separates strong communicators from hesitant ones
04:44 Three practical ways to communicate with more clarity and calm this week
👉🏾 Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
Sign up here:
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👉🏾 Want ongoing support on your journey into L&D leadership?
Join the L&D Professional Collective waiting list here:
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
...more
11min
October 21, 2025 The Way You Speak Shapes the Way You’re Seen
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores how your communication style shapes how others perceive your readiness for leadership. Sheree unpacks the subtle habits that hold many L&D professionals back and shares how to replace them with clarity, calm, and conviction.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
00:53 Why perception shapes opportunity in L&D leadership
01:38 The communication habits that quietly hold you back
03:45 How to shift from explaining to leading conversations
07:00 One simple move to help you practice your leadership communication this week

👉🏾 Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
Sign up here:
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👉🏾 Want ongoing support on your journey into L&D leadership?
Join the L&D Professional Collective waiting list here:
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
...more
10min
October 14, 2025 Internal Stakeholder Engagement
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why your success in L&D leadership depends on how well you understand your internal stakeholders. From line managers and HR partners to executives and employees, each group has different priorities - and learning how to connect your work to what matters to them is what sets you apart as a true business partner.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
01:25 Who your internal stakeholders are: Why they matter, What they care about & how you can partner with them
12:52 How understanding their priorities shapes your credibility
14:03 A practical move to start building stronger partnerships this week
👉🏾 Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
Sign up here:
https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/589169/186710399820760594/share

👉🏾 Want ongoing support on your journey into L&D leadership?
Join the L&D Professional Collective waiting list here:
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
...more
17min
October 07, 2025 Understanding the Business
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis unpacks why understanding the business is the foundation for L&D leadership. If you want to be seen as a strategic partner - not just a learning expert - this episode will help you connect the dots between what you deliver and how the business measures success.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
01:11 Why business acumen matters for aspiring leaders
02:06 How leaders speak the language of business
03:10 What this looks like in practice inside your organisation
06:42 A practical move to start building your business understanding this week
👉🏾 Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
Sign up here:
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👉🏾 Want ongoing support on your journey into L&D leadership?
Join the L&D Professional Collective waiting list here:
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
...more
11min
September 23, 2025 How Do You Build Visibility Without Feeling Like You’re Showing Off?
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why visibility is essential for anyone who wants to step into leadership. If you’ve ever worried that sharing your work might come across as bragging, this episode will show you simple, credible ways to build visibility without feeling cringey.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
00:35 Why visibility matters for leadership opportunities
01:03 Why staying invisible keeps you stuck in delivery
01:45 Credible ways to build visibility without “showing off”
05:40 A practical move you can try this week
👉🏾 Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
Sign up here:
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👉🏾 Want ongoing support on your journey into L&D leadership?
Join the L&D Professional Collective waiting list here:
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
...more
8min
September 16, 2025 What Do You Need to Do Differently to Step Into L&D Leadership?
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores the key shifts you need to make if you want to move from doing the work to leading the function. If you’ve been wondering why hard work alone isn’t getting you noticed for leadership, this episode will help you see the difference between execution and leadership — and how to start practicing that shift now.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 17+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
00:45 The key shifts from doing to leading
03:33 An example from my career
07:29 A practical way to test this shift on your next project
08:53 A reflection question to guide your growth
👉🏾 Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
Sign up here:
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👉🏾 Want ongoing support on your journey into L&D leadership?
Join the L&D Professional Collective waiting list here:
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
...more
11min
September 09, 2025 3 Things That Make You Excellent in Your Current Role - But Won’t Get You Promoted
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why the very habits that make you excellent in your current L&D role may not be the ones that get you promoted. If you’ve been doing everything right but still feel stuck, this conversation will help you see what leaders really look for when choosing future leaders.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 17+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.

What you'll learn in this episode:
00:45 The habits that keep you stuck in execution
04:12 Why they don’t translate into leadership potential
05:49 What leaders notice when considering promotions
07:02 A simple move you can try this week
👉🏾 Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
Sign up here:
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👉🏾 Want ongoing support on your journey into L&D leadership?
Join the L&D Professional Collective waiting list here:
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
...more
10min
September 02, 2025 Are You Ready to Step Into L&D Leadership?
In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores how to know if you’re ready to move beyond delivery and step into leadership. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to take the next step in your L&D career, this episode will help you spot the signs and understand what leadership really demands.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 17+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
00:45 Signs you’ve outgrown your current role
02:51 What leadership really demands beyond technical expertise
07:08 The capabilities you need to become a strong L&D leader
08:43 A practical move for this week
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👉🏾 Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
📅 19 May 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
🎯 Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
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👉🏾 Want ongoing support on your journey into L&D leadership?
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You can also connect with me here:
✋🏾 LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
🌐 Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
...more
12min

FAQs about 🎧 L&D Leadership Edge:

How many episodes does 🎧 L&D Leadership Edge have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.