Ever wondered why some people seem to glide up the career ladder while others—equally talented—stay stuck in place?
In this episode of Lead Without Limits, Shanenn Bryant breaks down the hidden dynamics of career advancement and reveals why performance alone isn’t enough to land your next promotion.
Shanenn introduces the “three person power play”—the mentor, the sponsor, and the connector—and explains how each one plays a critical role in shaping your career trajectory.
From building authentic relationships to ensuring your work gets the visibility it deserves, this conversation gives you a strategic blueprint for long-term growth.
Whether you’re chasing your first promotion or eyeing the C-suite, this episode will shift the way you think about career strategy.
In this episode:
-Why do 70% of promotions go to those with strong advocates, not just strong performers?
-What roles mentors, sponsors, and connectors play in accelerating your career.
-The best time to build career relationships is before you need them.
-How to network with authenticity and consistency for long-term growth.
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#CareerGrowth #Mentorship #Sponsorship #Networking #Leadership #ProfessionalRelationships #CareerStrategy #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership

A promotion can feel like the ultimate career win—until the reality of leadership sets in. In this episode, Shanenn Bryant sits down with leadership coach Noel Massie to unpack the unique challenges new leaders face when stepping into their first big role. From suddenly managing former peers to navigating conflict with confidence, Noel shares the foundational principles that help new leaders not just survive but thrive.
This conversation dives deep into value-based leadership, building trust, and mastering communication as the cornerstones of effective team management. With real-world examples and practical tools like the “four by five” method, Noel equips listeners with strategies to build credibility, align team values, and lead with empathy. Whether you’re newly promoted or looking to sharpen your leadership edge, this episode is packed with insights to help you lead with confidence from day one.
In this episode:
Why do so many new leaders struggle after getting promoted?
What foundational principles set the tone for long-term leadership success.
The four by five method is a practical tool for managing conversations and conflicts.
How to align values, build trust, and establish credibility with your team.
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#LeadershipDevelopment #NewLeaders #ValueBasedLeadership #ConflictResolution #TeamManagement #TrustBuilding #CoachingSkills #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership

What if your discomfort isn’t a signal to push harder, but an invitation to go deeper? In this soul-stirring episode, Shanenn Bryant sits down with spiritual coach and mindfulness facilitator Erica Ballard https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fericaballard%2F&sa=D&ust=1747010040000000&usg=AOvVaw1o-UURaJ67D-Jz_gCv023U to explore the journey from high-achieving hustle to heartfelt alignment. Erica opens up about her personal transformation—from a career in public health to becoming a sought-after spiritual guide—and offers listeners a new lens on growth, fulfillment, and emotional intelligence.
Together, they unpack how to differentiate between life’s obligations and true necessities, why emotional awareness is essential for healing, and how tiny steps can bypass resistance and bring big breakthroughs. If you're seeking a more grounded, values-based way to lead yourself and others, this episode is your sign to tune in and turn inward.
In this episode:
Why should we stop ignoring emotions and start using them as a compass for growth?
What small, mindful actions can do to bypass ego and fuel lasting transformation.
The journey to manifestation starts by becoming the version of you that already has what you want.
How to shift from societal "shoulds" to a life built on strengths, gratitude, and inner clarity.
Reconnect with your inner knowing – NOW
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#SpiritualCoaching #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #CareerTransition #SelfDiscovery #Manifestation #GratitudePractice #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership

Ever leave a meeting feeling completely drained — and not even sure why? In this episode, Shanenn Bryant teams up with workplace dynamics expert Jennifer Thompson to break down the subtle (and not-so-subtle) stress patterns that show up at work. From martyrs to victims to jerks, Jennifer unpacks how these roles can quietly derail productivity, team morale, and personal wellbeing if left unchecked.

With humor, clarity, and practical wisdom, they dive into how the COVID era has changed workplace interactions, why stress is contagious, and what leaders can do to shift energy, reset emotional states, and create healthier dynamics. Whether you’re a team leader, a manager, or simply navigating complex relationships at work, this conversation is packed with tools like box breathing, emotional trigger awareness, and even perception management strategies to help you show up with intention and lead with impact.

In this episode:

Why do workplace roles like martyr, victim, and jerk drain team energy and morale?

What practical tools like box breathing can do to reset stress before meetings.

The contagious nature of stress impacts entire teams, not just individuals.

How creating a perception management plan can improve relationships and shift workplace dynamics.

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#WorkplaceDynamics #EmotionalIntelligence #StressManagement #BoxBreathing #LeadershipDevelopment #MeetingEffectiveness #PerceptionManagement #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership #WorkplaceRelationships

Who really shapes company culture? While top leadership may define the vision, the true heartbeat of an organization often lives in its middle. In this powerful episode, Shanenn Bryant is joined by culture strategist Amber Fields to explore how mid-level managers can become the most impactful culture carriers in a company. They dig into the overlooked influence of mid-level leadership, why hiring for values alignment matters, and how personal growth plays into building a healthy workplace.
With real-world insight and actionable tips, Amber offers a fresh perspective on conflict resolution, performance management, and the kind of feedback that sparks real change. Whether you’re leading a team or shaping a company from the middle, this episode will equip you with the clarity, courage, and tools to lead culture—right where you are.
In this episode:
Why do mid-level managers hold the greatest power in shaping day-to-day company culture?
What hiring practices ensure both skill and cultural alignment?
The execution of company culture depends heavily on middle management, not just executives.
How to turn feedback and conflict into opportunities for cultural and personal growth.
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#CompanyCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #MidLevelManagers #OrganizationalGrowth #FeedbackCulture #HiringForFit #CultureExecution #PersonalValues #ConflictResolution #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership

What does it take to truly wow your customers—not just once, but consistently? In this episode, Shanenn Bryant is joined by customer service powerhouse Gabrielle Gonzalez for an inspiring deep dive into the leadership mindset behind unforgettable service. Spoiler: it’s not just about scripts or smiles—it’s about empathy, self-belief, and seeing everyone as your customer, including your internal team.
Gabrielle unpacks the hidden power of details, the critical role of vendor relationships, and why your frontline team deserves more than just policies—they deserve empowerment. Whether you're in hospitality, retail, or running a B2B service, this episode will challenge you to rethink what it really means to lead through service and elevate every interaction into a relationship.
In this episode:
Why is empathy more powerful than policy in delivering memorable customer service?
What role self-belief and training play in anticipatory, high-impact service.
The details make or break the customer experience—internally and externally.
How to transform mistakes into opportunities through authentic recovery and connection.
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#CustomerServiceLeadership #EmpathyInAction #AnticipatoryService #ServiceRecovery #LeadWithHeart #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership

What happens when life throws your team a curveball — illness, loss, or unexpected hardship? Do you lean in with empathy, or pull back with discomfort?
In this deeply moving episode, Shanenn Bryant is joined by workplace empathy expert Liesel Mertes http://linkedin.com/in/lieselmertes for a raw, practical conversation about what real leadership looks like when your people are hurting.
Drawing from personal experience and years of guiding companies through grief, trauma, and disruption, Liesel reveals the overlooked skill that sets powerful leaders apart: the ability to show up human first. Together, they explore how small, intentional acts — like a “stoplight check-in” or remembering an anniversary of loss — can build trust, loyalty, and resilience in your organization. Whether you’re in the C-suite or middle management, this episode will challenge and equip you to lead with heart.
In this episode:
Why is empathy often missing in leadership during life’s hardest moments?
What tools like empathy avatars and check-ins can do to build a supportive culture.
The most impactful leadership happens during disruption, not just during business wins.
How to plan and integrate empathy into your leadership practices.
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#EmpathyInLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #OrganizationalCare #LeadWithHeart #EmotionalIntelligence #TeamSupport #MiddleManagementMatters #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadWithoutLimits

Let’s talk about the “F word” that makes even the most confident leaders squirm — feedback. In this refreshingly honest and insightful episode, host Shanenn Bryant unpacks why feedback feels so personal, even when it’s constructive. With humor, neuroscience, and personal stories, she gets real about the spirals we go through when someone offers criticism — and why it's rarely about the actual words being said.
If you've ever lost sleep replaying a piece of feedback or questioned your worth because of one comment, this episode is for you. Shanenn introduces a simple but powerful framework — the SIT practice — to help you stop the spiral, identify what’s really going on, and respond with clarity and confidence. It's the mindset shift every leader and aspiring leader needs to turn feedback into a tool for transformation.
In this episode:
-Why does feedback trigger us more than it teaches us?
-What the SIT practice can do to shift your feedback response.
-The majority of feedback pain comes from stories, not statements.
-How to stop internalizing feedback and start growing from it.
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#FeedbackGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #LeadWithoutLimits #GrowthMindset #FeedbackTools #CommunicationSkills #SITPractice #MultifamilyLeadership

What if the F word that makes us most uncomfortable… is feedback? In this compelling solo episode, Shanenn Bryant unpacks the emotional weight feedback carries—and why it often feels so personal. Far from just a workplace formality, feedback can cut deep, triggering old stories and wounds that distort the message and block our growth.
But there’s a better way. Shanenn introduces a powerful mindset shift and the SIT practice, a simple but transformative method to help us pause, process, and respond with clarity—not emotion. If you’ve ever spiraled after receiving constructive criticism or avoided giving feedback altogether, this episode offers a fresh, empowering take that will transform how you lead, grow, and connect.
In this episode:
-Why does feedback often feel like a personal attack rather than a gift?
-What the SIT practice teaches us about managing emotional responses to feedback.
-The majority of feedback pain comes from the stories we create, not the actual words.
-How to build emotional resilience and self-awareness in feedback moments.
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#Feedback #LeadershipGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #Communication #SITPractice #GrowthMindset #LeadWithoutLimits #ShanennBryant #MultifamilyLeadership #PersonalDevelopment

What makes someone a leader people want to follow — and never leave? In this inspiring episode, Shanenn Bryant welcomes Anton Gunn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonjgunn/ former senior advisor to President Obama and renowned leadership strategist, to unpack the power of intentional leadership. With real-life lessons from the White House, the healthcare industry, and his own personal journey, Anton introduces the concept of being a thermostat leader — someone who doesn’t just react to culture, but actively sets it.
If you're tired of surface-level leadership advice and want the kind of wisdom that transforms your team from the inside out, this episode delivers. You’ll discover the unspoken needs your employees are silently asking you to meet, how to build trust through transparency, and why community and service are essential for lasting impact.
In this episode:
-Why should leaders act like thermostats instead of thermometers in workplace culture?
-What it takes to answer the three unspoken questions every employee asks.
-The most effective leaders prioritize their team’s wellbeing to drive organizational success.
-How engaging in service and embracing diverse perspectives builds strong, resilient leadership.
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#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #ThermostatLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #AntonGunn #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership #Transparency #Community #ServiceDrivenLeadership