Seeds are the quiet invitations to new growth. They don’t usually arrive loudly. They come as restlessness. Disruption. Discontent. A recurring tension. A question you can’t shake. A sense that something isn’t working the way it used to.

And here’s the challenge:
Seeds are easily missed.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why transformation always begins with disorientation

• How leaders resist change — even when they say they want it

• The identity-level shifts required to grow

• Why “what used to work” eventually stops working (the 7–10 year cycle)

• How cultural instability makes growth both harder and more necessary

• The role of guides and coaches in seasons of confusion

• Why being still is often the most courageous leadership move

We also introduce the Seeds of Growth Tool, which helps you discern whether what you’re experiencing is simply the mundane — or actually an invitation toward deeper transformation. Get it here www.LFTLeadership.com/Tool

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In this episode of the Lead From Transformation podcast, hosts Carrissa Reffell, Jon Hand, and Greg Langman discuss the concept of non-anxious leadership amidst a backdrop of cultural anxiety and recent events that have heightened tensions.

Together, they call out the ways social media ramps up our stress, swap stories about the messy reality of staying grounded, and remind us that curiosity and vulnerability aren’t weaknesses—they’re superpowers for leaders. This conversation isn’t just theory; it’s a invitation to step off the hamster wheel of anxious systems and create communities marked by honesty, courage, and compassion.

Resources:

A Failure of Nerve by Edwin H. Friedman

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Rest sounds simple—until you actually try to do it. In this episode, Carrissa sits down with John Hand and Greg Langman, co-founders of Lead From Transformation, to explore the challenge many leaders face when it comes to truly unplugging.

Through personal stories (including nervous breakdowns, raking beaches, and failed camping trips), they unpack the emotional and spiritual roadblocks to rest, the difference between numbing and recreating, and how shame, identity, and productivity culture keep us from stillness.

Whether you’re a beach raker, a doom scroller, or just someone feeling guilty for slowing down—this conversation will help you begin to name why slowing down feels so hard.

Tune in and start re creating your story around rest.

What if you could increase your impact—not by giving more answers, but by asking better questions? In this episode, we discuss how you can help people cut through the noise, build greater trust with those who matter, make a deeper connection connect more deeply, and empower transformation in others through learning coaching approaches to developing those you love and lead. 

Join host Carrissa Reffell alongside expert coaches Jon Hand and Greg Langman as they share insights from Finding and Using Your Inner Coach, a powerful online learning adventure grounded in the wisdom and leadership model of Jesus. With thousands of hours of coaching experience, Jon and Greg unpack four transformative shifts in how we lead and develop others:

The 4 Shifts:

1. From Guru to Guide

2. From Answers to Asking

3. From Directing to Empowering

4. From Lecturing to Listening

Whether you’re a leader, manager, group leader, mentor, or simply someone who wants to make a deeper impact, this episode will inspire you to slow down, listen deeply, ask powerful questions, and help others grow in ways that creates real transformation.

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In this episode ofLead from Transformation Podcast, host Carrissa is joined by co-founder Jon andspecial guest Laura for a deep dive into how she went from feeling directionless in her vocation to finding a renewed vision and purpose for her gifts. Laura shares her personal journey and how her life-changing experiences led her to pursue training so she could help others who were just like her. 

This insightful conversation explores the importance of being present to yourself and others, and how coaching can facilitate powerful moments of insight and growth. Laura also talks about her passion for helping others through life's transitions, drawing on her own experiences as a mom and an expat. The podcast unpacks other important aspects of how to discover your calling and pursue the work you were born to do. 

If you're curious about coaching or wondering if it’s the right fit for you, this episode offers a  glimpse into the journey of becoming a coach. Plus, learn about the unique approach Transformational Coaching Rooted and Awaken training offer to equip leaders to facilitate transformations in others while leading from their own transformation.

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In this episode, we dive into why so many leaders—whether at work, at home, or in the community—feel the need to control, and how that can actually undermine the very vision and culture they're trying to create.

Join host Carrissa Reffell, a 30 something leader, alongside seasoned leadership coaches Jon Hand and Greg Langman, as they unpack decades of experience and wisdom in leading, coaching, and guiding others.

If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated that those around you "just don’t get it," or noticed a lack of creativity, energy, or initiative in your team, this episode will help you reflect on whether you might be leading with control. We’ll explore warning signs, such as avoiding difficult conversations about your own fears and weaknesses, and offer tools to shift toward more empowering, trust-based leadership.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to lead with greater freedom, foster empowerment in others, and build a culture of trust. Whether you're a new leader or a seasoned one, you’ll find valuable insights to help you grow deeper roots as a leader.

Plus, we share a special opportunity: Transformational Coaches Rooted Training is designed to equip leaders with the tools and approaches to inspire lasting change in others. Our next cohort starts January 29th, and there are a few spots left—register today at LFTLeadership.com/Rooted.

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Céline Manon is a former high-end escort whose confrontation with truth—and whether she’d choose to avoid or accept it—changed the trajectory of her life forever. In this pop up podcast episode Céline tells her powerful story of leaving the sex industry and finding faith. Céline joined Lead From Transformation’s Rooted training course featuring coaching skills and soul development. Céline shares the impact of Rooted and the greater redemptive purpose unfolding for her life.

https://celinemanon.com/

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Céline Manon is a former high-end escort whose confrontation with truth—and whether she’d choose to avoid or accept it—changed the trajectory of her life forever. In this pop up podcast episode Céline tells her powerful story of leaving the sex industry and finding faith. Céline joined Lead From Transformation’s Rooted training course featuring coaching skills and soul development. Céline shares the impact of Rooted and the greater redemptive purpose unfolding for her life.

https://celinemanon.com/

https://LFTLeadership.com/Rooted