Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front

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Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

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If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.

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Creating effective team cultures is challenging in the easiest of times, but creating an effective team culture in a remote setting is much more daunting. The irony is that a strong team culture is even more important when people aren’t regularly meeting in-person.

You’ll hear from Monique Lindner, AKA: The Time Alchemist, a coach/consultant for Holistic High Performance, Leadership & Lifestyle Design who will offer her expertise and advice to help emerging leaders create strong, impactful, and meaningful remote team cultures.

Monique’s Episode Links:

1. https://thetimealchemist.co/#foryou - This is my website with my free offering including a guide to the 11 traits of an impactful leader as well as a guide to the Perfect Morning routine for busy leaders 
2. https://facebook.com/thetimealchemist - My public FB profile for people to follow me and receive free value 

Monique’s Recommended Book/Movie/Podcast List:

Books:

1. The courage to be disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
2. The T.I.M.E. Method by Monique Lindner https://www.thetimemethod.com/

 Podcasts:

1. The diaries of a CEO - Steven Bartlett https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dBnMUeFd0nqX6j4q7KQK5?si=vW6TnCViTNWmrG2FuipA7Q

2. Huberman Lab - Andrew Huberman 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RWeArnFqgOOE62oJnDt0r?si=L9lp4LOFSUevc823cM5HXA

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Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

Connect to Trench Leadership:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. 

If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.

Support the show

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

Connect to Trench Leadership:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. 

If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.

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Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

How do some leaders effortlessly build connection while others struggle to gain trust? The answer might be simpler than you think—they're master storytellers.

Shaun Bernstein, a journalist-turned-lawyer-turned-Chief Storyteller at The Write Stuff Agency, unpacks the transformative power of narrative in this compelling conversation. With disarming candor, he shares his own journey of career pivots, burnout, and reinvention, demonstrating in real-time how authentic storytelling creates the "know, like, trust" foundation essential for leadership.

Even in today's technology-saturated environment, our fundamental human need for connection remains unchanged—and stories are the most powerful tool we have to satisfy that need. What makes this conversation particularly valuable for emerging leaders is its practicality. Shaun offers guidance on which stories to share, when vulnerability is appropriate, and how storytelling can bridge divides between team members who might not naturally connect. 

Whether you're leading a team for the first time or looking to deepen trust with your existing colleagues, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable advice for harnessing the hidden power of your own stories. 

Listen in and discover how transforming your leadership is just one story away.

Support the show

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

Connect to Trench Leadership:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. 

If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.

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Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

What happens when rockets are landing near your Middle Eastern manufacturing facility, and you discover IBM mainframes from the 1980s running your critical systems? For cybersecurity leader Ian Patterson, CEO of Plurilock, this wasn't a hypothetical scenario but a real crisis requiring immediate action. As Ian explains, "We never have as much data as we would like to make a decision... being able to act and continue moving in the right direction with limited information ultimately allows momentum to continue."

This episode explores the importance of professional networks in leadership, what Ian calls the "camaraderie between CEOs" and what military leaders know as the "Chiefs Network." These relationships prove crucial when facing unprecedented challenges, reminding us that effective leadership isn't about having all the answers but knowing where to find them.

Perhaps most fascinating is how cybersecurity has evolved beyond technical challenges to encompass complex regulatory and legal considerations. The field's rapid growth has created an estimated 4 million unfilled positions globally—a number that has doubled in recent years.

Join us for this eye-opening discussion about leadership on the digital frontlines.

Support the show

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

Connect to Trench Leadership:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. 

If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.

Support the show

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

Connect to Trench Leadership:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. 

If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.

What happens after you've "made it" to that coveted leadership position?

This question haunts many emerging leaders who suddenly find themselves at a plateau, uncertain about their next move. Product Leader Coach Tami Reiss brings refreshing clarity to this leadership conundrum, offering a powerful framework that can transform how you approach your career journey. Having navigated from physical therapist aspirant to nonprofit consultant to tech company CEO by age 33, Tami understands firsthand the complexities of charting an authentic leadership path.

At the heart of her approach are three deceptively simple questions that can help you navigate any career crossroads: Where do you want to go? Where are you now? And what should you do next? These questions shift your focus from merely reacting to opportunities to thoughtfully considering how each move aligns with your deeper goals and values. As Tami explains, we typically waste energy on feasibility questions (Can I do this?) when we should be asking valuability questions (Does this move me toward my goals?).

Through practical exercises like mapping your "perfect day" and seeking honest feedback from those who know you best, you can gain the clarity needed to make decisions that align with your authentic self. Her refreshing perspective reminds us that with careers spanning 40-50 years, there's always time to pivot, learn, and grow in new directions.

Tami’s Episode Links:

1. LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn

2. Website: tamireiss.com

Tami’s Recommended Book/Movie/Podcast List:

Movies:

1. A Bug's Life

2. Good Will Hunting

3. Forest Gump

Podcasts:

1. This is Product Management

2. Rocketship.fm

3. Freakonomics Radio

Books:

1. Inspired + Empowered by Marty Cagan

2. Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

3. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Support the show

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

Connect to Trench Leadership:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. 

If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.

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Tami Reiss, a Product Leader Coach, will offer advice for emerging leaders to make the most of their first leadership role. Tami will also talk about how emerging leaders can realize their long-term goals, ensuring the journey is the one we want to take.

But first, let's dive into the lightning round! These five quick questions will give you a fun peek into Tami's world. 

Let's see how she answers and get to know her a little better!

Support the show

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

Connect to Trench Leadership:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. 

If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.

Leadership isn’t just about being in charge; it’s about showing strength and resilience when the stakes are high. 

This episode of Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front, explores the essential elements of crafting your authentic leadership style that stands strong in the face of adversity.

At the core of exceptional leadership lies mindset—the perspective that transforms challenges into opportunities for growth.

Authenticity emerges as the rare currency that establishes genuine connection with teams. When leaders operate with transparency, admitting their vulnerabilities while maintaining clear direction, they earn the trust that powers collective resilience. This honesty creates an environment where team members commit not just their compliance, but their hearts to the shared mission. Meanwhile, resilience becomes the backbone that sustains leadership through inevitable setbacks.

The most impactful leaders understand that while position grants authority, true leadership operates through influence earned by integrity and consistency. 

Support the show

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

Connect to Trench Leadership:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. 

If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.

Your team is constantly reading you—analyzing every movement, stance, and gesture you make as a leader. Even when you're silent, your body is having a conversation with everyone around you. What exactly is it saying?

Nine-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Jane Hanson pulls back the curtain on leadership's most under-appreciated tool: body language. With insights developed through decades of television broadcasting and leadership coaching, Hanson reveals the powerful truth that humans communicated through body language for millions of years before spoken words existed—and this primal language remains our most trusted form of communication today. 

Throughout the conversation, Hanson shares practical wisdom for emerging leaders navigating the complex world of nonverbal communication. She explains why crossing your arms might undermine your credibility regardless of your intentions, how claiming your physical space earns respect in new environments, and why the pause may be your most powerful (and underutilized) leadership tool. When your words and body language don't align, people instinctively trust what they see over what they hear.

Perhaps most compelling is Hanson's perspective on vulnerability and compassion in leadership. Rather than viewing these qualities as weaknesses, she demonstrates how authentic physical presence—leading with an open posture and genuine engagement—signals both kindness and strength. "I don't think you can be compassionate and not be strong," Hanson notes, challenging traditional notions of authoritative leadership.

What is your body language revealing about your leadership style right now? Listen, reflect, and transform your silent communication to lead with greater authenticity and impact.

Jane’s Episode Links:

1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehansonofficial/

2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janehansontv/

3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHansonTV

4. Website: https://www.janehanson.com/

Jane’s Recommended Book/Movie/Podcast List:

Books: I love to read thrillers simply because they pique my interest. Books that help me escape are my favorite. Tom Clancy and Daniel Silva are two of my favorites. Growing up, I wanted to be a CIA Agent.

Movies: Because of my business, I love The Kings Speech and the stuttering.

Podcast: Smartless

Support the show

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

Connect to Trench Leadership:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
Trench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. 

If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.