In this episode of The Secret Sauce, Matt Dodson and Dave Lipski sit down with Lisa Ann Edwards—former executive coach, technology founder, and expert in measuring the ROI of coaching—to explore how leaders make sense of complexity in an increasingly noisy world.

Lisa shares her journey from reluctant coach to building AI-powered coaching solutions, and why her true strength lies in simplifying the complex and identifying the one thread of clarity that drives better decisions. Together, they unpack the future of coaching in an AI-enabled workplace, the difference between supportive and performance coaching, and why empathy alone isn’t enough to lead.

You’ll hear insights on:

Why clarity—not information—is the real leadership advantage

The two distinct lanes of coaching and why knowing yours matters

How AI can augment coaching without replacing human connection

What leaders get wrong about empathy, presence, and hard decisions

Why the best thinking often happens when you stop trying to think

If you’re a coach, leader, or decision-maker navigating change, performance pressure, and uncertainty, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership—and help you find clarity where it matters most.

🎧 Listen now and discover your Secret Sauce.

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