The Executive Coaching Podcast

Fear is often the only thing standing between high-performing leaders and the goals they want to achieve. In this episode, I explore why even the most accomplished executives struggle to take risks, speak up, build their personal brand or pursue their next big opportunity. You'll learn why feeling uncomfortable doesn't mean you're making the wrong decision, and how to stop waiting for confidence before taking action.

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/3wzvejz6

There are still 10 weeks left in the year, and that's more than enough time to make meaningful progress on your biggest goals. As Q4 gets busy, it's easy to put things off, wait for the perfect productivity hack, or convince yourself that you'll start fresh in January. But what if the progress you want doesn't require a new system, just a clearer focus on what matters most?

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/2sbn4ew4

A promotion can change your title overnight, but it doesn't automatically change the way people see you. In this episode, I break down why high-performing leaders can step into VP and C-suite roles only to find that trust, visibility and alignment haven't caught up with their new position. You'll learn why the heads-down approach that helped you get promoted can become a blind spot at the executive level, and how to recognize when the real gap isn't your skills, but your executive relationships.

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/y5j8jb5w

What if the confidence you're waiting for doesn't actually depend on the promotion, pay rise, title, or approval you're waiting to receive? In this 100th episode, I'm exploring how we can stop outsourcing our confidence to external circumstances and start recognizing the value, capability, and agency we already have. I'll break down how to separate our identity from our performance, compensation, and feedback, as well as how to recognize when someone else's behavior or opinion has become a measure of our own worth.

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/yckfy4u7

What if the reason you keep avoiding a difficult conversation has less to do with courage and more to do with your why? In this episode, I'm breaking down why leaders often disguise self-protection as logical reasons for delaying tough feedback, and how to recognize when discomfort (not timing, relevance, or uncertainty) is really what's holding you back. You'll learn how to uncover a compelling reason for having the conversation, separate genuine concerns from excuses, and connect feedback to the growth and development of the person receiving it.

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/4muz3cnf

What do you do when your boss tells you that you need "more executive presence" but gives you no idea what that actually means? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common—and least useful—pieces of workplace feedback and sharing how you can turn it into something specific, actionable, and measurable.

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/p6tsmnke

Does asking for help make you look weak, or does it make you a better leader? Many executives believe they need to have all the answers, solve every problem themselves, and never show vulnerability. In this episode, I challenge that belief and explain why asking for help isn't a threat to your executive presence—it's one of the clearest signs of self-awareness, confidence, and effective leadership.

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/536ksks4

Are you feeling stuck between staying in your current leadership role and searching for what comes next? In this episode, we explore the challenges executives face during career transitions and why finding your next role requires more than just updating your resume or applying for jobs. You'll learn why traditional job search tactics often fail at the senior leadership level, how mindset impacts your career decisions, and the hidden factors that can keep high performers feeling stuck.

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/3652fuz6

Can you develop executive presence by simply thinking more confidently? In this episode, I'll explain why so many leaders get stuck chasing either confidence or communication skills, and why neither works on its own. I'll introduce a practical framework that combines mindset with action, helping leaders build genuine executive presence that feels authentic rather than forced.

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/mr3we2pu

What if the biggest risk to your organization isn't market volatility, but how you are managing your highest-stakes asset: yourself? In this episode, I flip the script on traditional corporate metrics. While C-suite leaders meticulously protect balance sheets, brand reputation, and profit margins, they are simultaneously running their own executive capacity straight into the ground. Beyond the standard wellness advice, this episode provides a high-performance guide to help you audit your energy, engineer non-negotiable boundaries, and build a strategic infrastructure that sustains true executive presence.

If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, then book a call with Elisia at https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/call

You can find show notes, resources, and more here: https://tinyurl.com/mwnf32ph