In this episode, I interview leadership consultant Dr Tim Clark who shares his four stages framework for building psychological safety and doing the hard things that leaders must do in a very human way. We unpack the 'why' and 'how' of connecting from both heart and head, embracing vulnerability and giving candid feedback. And so much more!

More about Tim and his book The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety here

More about the Live Brave & Thrive Weekend here 

None of us are immune to cutting corners, justifying little white lies or taking the more expedient path even when we know, deep down, it's not the right one. Clearly, no one sets out to damage trust yet the little decisions we make every day can undermine the trust we build in our relationships. When people can truly trust you - your character, competence and commitment to doing what is right over what is easy - it changes everything. It's why grounding yourself in a foundation of integrity is so important to being able to discern the right course of action and to build the 'high trust' relationships required for you to truly thrive and succeed in every domain of your life. In this episode, I break down my four pillars of trust model from Chapter 3 in Stop Playing Safe. I hope it will not only help you be a more 'trust-worthy' person but also to become a braver one; willing to take the harder actions in those moments when it matters most.

Grab your copy of Stop Playing Safe here

Let's face it, if it were easy to accomplish big things, more people would be out there, pushing boundaries and risking failure. But as I discussed with Patrick Leddin, author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, it's who you decide to be when plans go awry that makes life meaningful and makes the biggest impact on others. From parachuting into trees to running canceled half-marathons and climbing Kilimanjaro, in this podcast we discuss how you can find the inner grit to step up, show up and push on, no matter what.

Have you ever looked back and wished you'd been braver? Of course, you have. It's because we humans are wired for safety; to focus more on what we could lose than on what we could gain - to steer away from short-term risks and toward whatever shores up our sense of security.  But at life's end, most people regret far more the risks they didn't take than those they did. In this podcast, I share some of the research from Chapter 2 of Stop Playing Safe – why you need to embrace the discomfort that living your best life ultimately requires of you and the value of daring to lean toward risk... taking the very actions your fear would sooner you didn't.

• Sign Petition to Biden Administration to honor the commitment to Afghan women and girls 
• Georgetown University Institute for Women, Peace & Security
• Margie's Women's Day Forbes Column

My conversation with Kevin Cashman, 6x author and co-leader of CEO and Executive Development at Korn Ferry was as far-reaching as it was profound, most notably when Kevin shared his near-death experience in 2020. We dived deep into what it means to live 'on purpose' and how you can apply his 3G framework to lead yourself and others through this stormy time anchored to a deep and compelling Why. Listen up! This interview holds deep wisdom for us all.

Kevin's Books:
Leadership from the Inside Out 
The Pause Principle: Step Back to Lead Forward 

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for many of us to step back and reassess our lives; what we are doing with our time and talents each day and why it matters.

In Chapter One of Stop Playing Safe, I share my four-part framework for getting 'on purpose' so that you can develop your greatest strengths in a way that is most meaningful to you and makes the highest degree of contribution for others. If you've been feeling stuck, or just ho-hum, taking time to get really clear about how you want to measure your one and only precious life can forever alter its trajectory.

Grab your copy of Stop Playing Safe here

As we look forward beyond this pandemic, I enjoyed a deep dive conversation with Dr Phil about its impact on mental health, irrational fear and building the confidence to 'get back to life'. We covered a lot of ground, from removing the stigma around mental illness and the long-term impact of social isolation to how we can help our kids build self-esteem and confidence by better managing our own fears and mental wellbeing.