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What does it take to lead when the stakes are sky-high and every move counts? Dr. Carol Kauffman, founder of Harvard’s Institute of Coaching and co-creator of the MOVE framework, knows better than most. In our conversation, Carol takes us from her unlikely beginnings—growing up surrounded by thirty toy poodles and being told she wasn’t “college material”—to becoming one of the most sought-after leadership coaches in the world.
She opens up about the crucible moments that shaped her, the fine line between therapy and coaching, and why leaders need to leave their egos at the door if they want to thrive under pressure. We explore her simple yet powerful practices, such as asking, “Who do I want to be right now?” and her belief that sometimes an ounce of input can spark a pound of transformation. Along the way, Carol brings warmth, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to what it means to be fully present when people need you most.
This episode is a masterclass in resilience, presence, and real-time leadership.
Go get her book Real-Time Leadership
To connect with Carol, find her on LinkedIn
And, check out her website.
Season 5
Host: Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC
Let's Connect on LinkedIn
Website Lyssa deHart
Producer: Michele Logan
Video Editor: Sebastian Crespo
Social Media: Luciana Bottini
Music: Frolic by Harrison Amer
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By Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC5
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What does it take to lead when the stakes are sky-high and every move counts? Dr. Carol Kauffman, founder of Harvard’s Institute of Coaching and co-creator of the MOVE framework, knows better than most. In our conversation, Carol takes us from her unlikely beginnings—growing up surrounded by thirty toy poodles and being told she wasn’t “college material”—to becoming one of the most sought-after leadership coaches in the world.
She opens up about the crucible moments that shaped her, the fine line between therapy and coaching, and why leaders need to leave their egos at the door if they want to thrive under pressure. We explore her simple yet powerful practices, such as asking, “Who do I want to be right now?” and her belief that sometimes an ounce of input can spark a pound of transformation. Along the way, Carol brings warmth, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to what it means to be fully present when people need you most.
This episode is a masterclass in resilience, presence, and real-time leadership.
Go get her book Real-Time Leadership
To connect with Carol, find her on LinkedIn
And, check out her website.
Season 5
Host: Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC
Let's Connect on LinkedIn
Website Lyssa deHart
Producer: Michele Logan
Video Editor: Sebastian Crespo
Social Media: Luciana Bottini
Music: Frolic by Harrison Amer
Subscribe, Rate, & Follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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