Lead The Room

By Lead The Room

Tired of the leadership statues quo? Ready to rip up the leadership handbook in search of approaches that will ACTUALLY build the team you know you need? It’s time for a leadership revolution that spe... more

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How many episodes does Lead The Room have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.

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January 21, 2025 Ep 12 - Leaders: do you want a high performing team? Build a culture of empowerment and delegation

In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey explore the art of delegation and how empowering your team can drive success. They dive into the challenges leaders face when shifting from a “do-it-all” mindset to one of trust and collaboration. The episode highlights the importance of task-centric delegation— including choosing the right person for the right task—and building a culture of empowerment within your team. They also discuss the significance of celebrating team achievements and investing in your own growth as a leader.

Key Takeaways:

Delegate to Empower: Delegation is more than just passing off tasks—it’s about choosing the right person for the right task, which leads to greater motivation and creativity within your team.

Trust Your Team: Empowering your team to take ownership fosters a culture of trust and collaboration, leading to better outcomes and more innovative solutions.
Celebrate Team Successes: Acknowledging and celebrating achievements, both big and small, reinforces a positive team dynamic and builds a culture of empowerment.

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We've got some amazing resources to help you start transforming your leadership and team today.⁠ ⁠⁠Check them out here.⁠⁠⁠
Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you.
Want to learn more with us and keep building your leadership skills to build your amazing team that does amazing things?⁠⁠ ⁠Check out our leadership challenges here⁠⁠⁠.
Follow us on instagram for daily tips and to send us your feedback on today’s episode
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Check out our blog for show notes and a full transcript
⁠⁠https://www.leadtheroom.co.uk/podcast⁠⁠
We love hearing how you’re putting the podcast into practice as you build your own leadership playbook. Send us an email to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ - we read every one.
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35min
January 14, 2025 Ep 11 - Leadership dilemma: Team full of drama rather than performance? Let’s fix that together...
In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey dive deep into the realities of team drama and its distinction from healthy conflict. They discuss how drama inevitably arises in teams and the vital role leaders play in managing it. Using personal experiences, they explore how miscommunication and lack of clarity can fuel drama and offer practical strategies for leaders to address these issues. They emphasise the importance of accountability, clear communication, and fostering strong relationships to reduce drama and promote a healthy team culture.

Key Takeaways:

Drama Is Inevitable, But Manageable: Team drama is a normal part of any group dynamic, but leaders can reduce its impact by ensuring clear communication and setting expectations.

Leaders Must Address Drama Head-On: Ignoring drama only allows it to grow—leaders need to confront and manage team dynamics to maintain a positive work environment.
Clear Roles and Responsibilities Minimize Drama: Misunderstandings and lack of clarity often fuel drama—clear roles and regular feedback are essential for keeping the team aligned and focused.

Get our planner to help you Walk the Week. ⁠Check it out here.⁠
Get our bundle to help you get ahead of team drama. Check it out here.
We've got some amazing resources to help you start transforming your leadership and team today.⁠ ⁠Check them out here.⁠⁠
Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you.
Want to learn more with us and keep building your leadership skills to build your amazing team that does amazing things?⁠ ⁠Check out our leadership challenges here⁠⁠.
Follow us on instagram for daily tips and to send us your feedback on today’s episode
⁠https://www.instagram.com/leadtheroomcoaching/⁠
Check out our blog for show notes and a full transcript
⁠https://www.leadtheroom.co.uk/podcast⁠
We love hearing how you’re putting the podcast into practice as you build your own leadership playbook. Send us an email to ⁠[email protected]⁠ - we read every one.
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39min
January 06, 2025 Ep 10 - Leaders: stop drowning in meetings! Reclaim your calendar and focus on what matters to you and your team
In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey tackle the overwhelming culture of meetings in corporate environments and how it impacts both productivity and leadership effectiveness. They discuss the importance of prioritizing essential meetings, managing time effectively, and the emotional toll that constant meeting invitations can take. Briony and Lundsey explore strategies to help leaders reclaim their time, set intentional meeting norms, and empower their teams to step up and take risks. They also offer practical advice on how to approach meeting decisions, manage calendars, and foster growth within teams through smart delegation.
Key Takeaways:

Prioritize Essential Meetings to Reclaim Time: Focus on meetings that truly matter and align with your goals. Avoid unnecessary meetings that drain your energy and productivity.

Leaders Should Model Intentional Time Management: Leaders need to set an example by managing their calendars effectively, which in turn encourages teams to be more mindful of their time.
Empower Teams by Stepping Back: Leaders should trust their teams, allowing them to take risks and build confidence. Giving team members space to grow enhances overall performance.

Get our planner to help you Walk the Week. Check it out here.
We've got some amazing resources to help you start transforming your leadership and team today. ⁠Check them out here.⁠
Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you.
Want to learn more with us and keep building your leadership skills to build your amazing team that does amazing things? ⁠Check out our leadership challenges here⁠.
Follow us on instagram for daily tips and to send us your feedback on today’s episode
https://www.instagram.com/leadtheroomcoaching/
Check out our blog for show notes and a full transcript
https://www.leadtheroom.co.uk/podcast

We love hearing how you’re putting the podcast into practice as you build your own leadership playbook. Send us an email to [email protected] - we read every one.
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37min
December 31, 2024 Ep 9 - Hot take on leadership goals for the new year: How to set yourself up to lead in 2025 without feeling overwhelmed
In this episode of Lead the Room, hosts Briony and Lyndsey dive into the complexities of setting goals and habits, especially in the context of the new year. They discuss how societal pressures can impact personal growth, the importance of reflecting on past achievements, and the power of community support in goal setting. The conversation encourages a balanced approach to personal and professional development, emphasizing that goal setting should be joyful and rooted in self-worth and joy. The hosts also discuss leadership evolution, embracing change, and the courage needed to step out of comfort zones.
Key Takeaways:
Goal Setting Should Be Joyful, Not Joyless: Setting goals should focus on personal fulfillment, not societal pressure. When done with joy, goals become a source of motivation and growth.
Community Support Fuels Growth: Surrounding yourself with a supportive community enhances personal and professional development and helps you stay on track with your goals.
Embracing Change is Key to Leadership: Leadership requires flexibility, reflection, and the ability to adapt. Personal growth and professional success are fueled by embracing change and celebrating milestones.

We love hearing how you’re putting the podcast into practice as you build your own leadership playbook. Send us an email to [email protected] - we read every one.
Get our free guides on planning your week with intention, 1-2-1s and knowing your values. And if you want to learn more with us, we’ve got some game -changing products on mastering feedback, tackling team drama and empowering your team.
https://pensight.com/x/leadtheroom
Follow us on instagram for daily tips and to send us your feedback on today’s episode
https://www.instagram.com/leadtheroomcoaching/
Check out our blog for show notes and a full transcript
https://www.leadtheroom.co.uk/podcast
We've got some amazing resources to help you start transforming your leadership and team today. ⁠⁠Check them out here.⁠⁠
Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you.
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45min
December 23, 2024Ep 8 - Leaders! If you want a high performing team, stop bombarding them with meetings!
In this episode of Lead the Room, Lyndsey and Briony tackle a crucial leadership challenge: creating effective meeting structures that drive results and foster connection within high-performing teams. This is the first of a two-part series on meeting culture, where they explore the key meetings every manager needs to prioritize for team success.
Key Takeaways:
One-to-One Meetings: Weekly or biweekly one-to-ones build trust, accountability, and growth. These check-ins create a safe space for team members to share challenges and align on development goals.

Weekly Team Meetings: These meetings focus on shared goals, problem-solving, and fostering creativity. Ditch the endless updates—make space for meaningful collaboration and mutual support by sharing wins, challenges, and lessons learned.

Quarterly Review & Goal-Setting Meetings: Reflect on team progress, celebrate wins, and set achievable goals for the next quarter. A structured approach fosters growth, accountability, and alignment with larger organizational objectives.

Cascade Communication Meetings: Leaders should connect the team’s work to broader corporate goals. Whether it’s a quick stand-up, email, or podcast-style update, this meeting ensures clarity and alignment without wasting time.

Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you.
We love hearing how you’re putting the podcast into practice as you build your own leadership playbook. Send us an email to [email protected] - we read every one.
Get our free guides on planning your week with intention, 1-2-1s and knowing your values. And if you want to learn more with us, we’ve got some game -changing products on mastering feedback, tackling team drama and empowering your team.
https://pensight.com/x/leadtheroom
Follow us on instagram for daily tips and to send us your feedback on today’s episode
https://www.instagram.com/leadtheroomcoaching/
Check out our blog for show notes and a full transcript
https://www.leadtheroom.co.uk/podcast
Want to learn more with us and keep building your leadership skills to build your amazing team that does amazing things? ⁠⁠⁠Check out our leadership challenges here⁠⁠⁠.
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28min
December 17, 2024Ep 7 - Want to build a high performing team? You need to master feedback
In this episode of Lead the Room, Lyndsey and Briony explore why feedback often fails and how leaders can turn it into a powerful tool for team growth. Despite being essential, feedback is frequently avoided or delivered poorly, leaving leaders and teams frustrated. The hosts share practical, research-backed strategies to normalize feedback and make it part of your weekly leadership practice.
Make Feedback Routine
Normalize weekly feedback to build a culture of openness and trust.

Lead by example: ask your team for feedback to model the behavior you want to see.

Be Specific with Positive Feedback
Skip generic praise. Highlight specific behaviors and their impact to motivate your team and encourage repeat performance.

Deliver Constructive Feedback Effectively
Reframe feedback by explaining why it’s being given and focus on collaboration.

Be clear about the action, its impact, and explore solutions together.
Key Takeaways:Lyndsey shares how honest, in-the-moment feedback shaped her career, while Briony explains how to navigate challenges like low self-awareness in team members. Drawing on insights from Adam Grant and Kim Scott (Radical Candor), this episode is packed with actionable tips for leaders looking to drive performance through impactful feedback.

We know feedback is something leaders know they need to do but struggle to know *how* to do, so we've created a guide with a step by step guide to mastering feedback as a leader and creating a team that know how to do it too. Get it here.

Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you. And visit our website for our⁠ podcast reflection sheet⁠⁠.

Want to learn more with us and keep building your leadership skills to build your amazing team that does amazing things? ⁠Check out our leadership challenges here⁠.

We love hearing how you’re putting the podcast into practice as you build your own leadership playbook. Send us an email to [email protected] - we read every one.

Get our free guides on planning your week with intention, 1-2-1s and knowing your values. And if you want to learn more with us, we’ve got some game -changing products on mastering feedback, tackling team drama and empowering your team.
https://pensight.com/x/leadtheroom

Follow us on instagram for daily tips and to send us your feedback on today’s episode
https://www.instagram.com/leadtheroomcoaching/

Check out our blog for show notes and a full transcript
https://www.leadtheroom.co.uk/podcast
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36min
December 10, 2024 Ep 6 - Leadership dilemma: why do my team never say anything or offer new ideas?
In this Lead the Room episode, Briony and Lyndsey discuss the importance of psychological safety in leadership and high-performing teams. Teams lacking this element often struggle with open communication and innovation. While often seen as a buzzword, psychological safety is key to fostering a culture where team members feel safe to share ideas and take risks.
Key Takeaways:
Psychological Safety: Refers to a team environment where individuals feel safe to speak up without fear of punishment or humiliation.
Accountability & Safety: Psychological safety should be paired with accountability to ensure ideas lead to actionable results.
Signs of Low Safety: Silence in meetings or lack of questions often indicate low psychological safety.
Practical Tips:
Audit your team's psychological safety by observing behaviours.
Create space for reflection and time to process ideas.
Check for safety regularly—don’t assume it exists.
Psychological safety is vital for team success. Leaders who prioritize it enable growth, innovation, and high performance.

We've got some amazing resources to help you start transforming your leadership and team today. ⁠Check them out here.⁠

Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you.

Want to learn more with us and keep building your leadership skills to build your amazing team that does amazing things? ⁠Check out our leadership challenges here⁠.

Follow us on instagram for daily tips and to send us your feedback on today’s episode
https://www.instagram.com/leadtheroomcoaching/

Check out our blog for show notes and a full transcript
https://www.leadtheroom.co.uk/podcast

We love hearing how you’re putting the podcast into practice as you build your own leadership playbook. Send us an email to [email protected] - we read every one.

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34min
December 03, 2024 Ep 5 - Leaders, are you close to burn out? Here's how to build habits that will support long term resilience
In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey discuss how leaders can effectively manage burnout while prioritizing work-life balance. They explore the role of setting boundaries, creating habits and routines, and fostering a culture that supports mental well-being. The hosts share their personal experiences with burnout, offering strategies for leaders to model healthy work habits and ensure their teams thrive without sacrificing personal resilience.
Key Takeaways:
Setting Boundaries & Prioritizing Well-Being: Clear boundaries, such as fixed work hours, are essential to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Leaders as Role Models: Leaders must model balanced work habits, set clear expectations, and create a culture that values psychological safety and personal well-being.
Building Resilience: Audit your time, establish resilience habits, and adjust priorities based on life phases to manage burnout and enhance overall well-being.
The episode emphasizes that effective time management, setting clear priorities, and fostering a supportive culture are key to avoiding burnout and ensuring long-term success for individuals and teams.

We've got some amazing resources to help you start transforming your leadership and team today. ⁠Check them out here.⁠

Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you.

Want to learn more with us and keep building your leadership skills to build your amazing team that does amazing things? ⁠Check out our leadership challenges here⁠.

Follow us on instagram for daily tips and to send us your feedback on today’s episode
https://www.instagram.com/leadtheroomcoaching/

Check out our blog for show notes and a full transcript
https://www.leadtheroom.co.uk/podcast

We love hearing how you’re putting the podcast into practice as you build your own leadership playbook. Send us an email to [email protected] - we read every one.
...more
34min
November 26, 2024 Ep 4 - Leaders: here's how to build connection that leads to high performance with your team
In this episode of Lead the Room, the hosts dive deep into the importance of one-on-one meetings for effective leadership. They highlight the alarming rates of meeting cancellations and rescheduling, stressing the need for these meetings to strengthen team connections, provide valuable feedback, and foster a positive workplace culture. The discussion also touches on overcoming challenges in difficult conversations, the persistence required in leadership, and practical tips for making one-on-ones more impactful. Personal growth, engagement, and team dynamics are central to creating a thriving team environment.
Key Takeaways:
One-on-One Meetings Are Essential for Leadership: Regular one-on-ones help build trust, provide feedback, and improve team morale, making them a critical tool for successful leadership.
Persistence and Preparation Matter: High cancellation rates signal the need for better commitment to these meetings, with preparation showing you value your team's input and growth.
Fostering Connection and Growth: Embrace difficult conversations, follow up on commitments, and celebrate small wins to build a supportive, accountable, and engaged team culture.
This episode underscores the transformative power of consistent, meaningful one-on-ones in leadership and team dynamics, paving the way for improved communication, growth, and business success.

We've got some amazing resources to help you start transforming your leadership and team today - including a step by step guide to 1-2-1s that will empower you prepare, run and follow up with staff in a way that builds connection, delivery and innovation. ⁠Check out our guides here.⁠

We've got some amazing resources to help you start transforming your leadership and team today. ⁠Check them out here.⁠

Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you. And visit our website for a ⁠FREE podcast reflection sheet⁠.
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36min
November 19, 2024 Ep 3 - Leaders: How to get stuff done and have impact as a team without having to do all the stuff
In this episode of Lead the Room, the hosts explore the evolution of leadership and how modern leaders must adapt to create supportive, high-performing teams. They dive into the challenges of balancing micromanagement with autonomy, emphasizing the importance of building trust, accountability, and focus to achieve team goals. Practical strategies for fostering accountability, celebrating wins, and improving transparency in team dynamics are discussed, alongside the impact of small leadership adjustments for long-term success. The episode concludes with reflections on how leadership growth and team culture drive business results.
Key Takeaways:
Leadership Must Evolve to Meet Team Needs: Adapting leadership practices to create autonomy, build trust, and foster accountability leads to higher-performing teams.
Clarity and Focus Are Crucial for Success: Clear goals and transparency enable teams to align efforts and deliver results while fostering collaboration and morale.
Small Leadership Changes Make a Big Impact: Small shifts in leadership behavior—such as celebrating wins, prioritizing trust, and promoting transparency—can significantly improve team dynamics and productivity.
This episode offers valuable insights for leaders aiming to evolve their practices, create accountable teams, and drive better business outcomes through a supportive team culture.

We've got some amazing resources to help you start transforming your leadership and team today, including our transformational planner that will help you take back control of your week. ⁠⁠Check out our guides here.⁠⁠

Rate and review the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] to get your FREE 90 day leadership refresh as a thank you. And visit our website for a ⁠FREE podcast reflection sheet⁠.
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34min

FAQs about Lead The Room:

How many episodes does Lead The Room have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.