Join host Kimberly Benoit as she interviews author Joel Hilchey about his newly released book, "The Six and a Half Habits of Highly Defective Bosses." They dive into real stories, practical leadership tips, and the realities of accidental management.

• Discover the inspiration behind Joel’s book and his journey from accidental manager to intentional leader
• Learn about the “six and a half habits” of bad bosses, including the significance of being “consistently inconsistent”
• Practical techniques for avoiding common manager pitfalls like mediocrity mongering, hassle making, and fumbling feedback
• The importance of intentional leadership, time management, and building positive team culture
• Advice on handling difficult workplace environments and tips for creating happier, more resilient teams

Grab the book here, and don’t forget to share your best (or worst) boss stories with Joel!

Joel Bio:

Joel is an ideas guy. His gift seems to stem from a strange combination of observation, insight, and blatant disregard for conventional thinking.He's also a juggler (literally and figuratively). In addition to leading the Beanstalk Creative team, he maintains a busy schedule as a keynote speaker on workplace culture, creating unforgettable spectacles on stage. He's the father of 3 kids, 2 of whom co-habitated a uterus, and he attempts to be a good husband. Joel has authored 4 books, and he taught engineering for over a decade at McMaster University, where he was named one of the Top 150+ Alumni. He’s a seasoned barbershop quartet singer, he formerly chaired the board of the world-renowned Hamilton Children’s Choir, and he's a semi-competitive joggler (that's right... juggling whilst jogging).  Learn more at joelhilchey.com

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Struggling at work but not ready to fully check out? In this video, we break down the concept of "quiet cracking"—what it is, how it affects you, and practical steps leaders and employees can take to address it.

• The difference between quiet cracking and quiet quitting
• Signs you're quietly cracking at work
• What leaders can do to support struggling team members
• Steps individuals can take to care for themselves and communicate needs
• Why addressing quiet cracking can save teams and prevent burnout

If this resonates with you or someone you know, be sure to watch and share!

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Menopause at work is finally getting the attention it deserves. In this episode, we break down the impact, challenges, and real solutions for women—and the people who work alongside them.

• Why open conversations about perimenopause and menopause are only now happening in the workplace
• The key role of education for both men and women in ending stigma and bias
• How symptoms like brain fog and emotional changes uniquely affect female leaders
• Practical tips for self-care, peer support, and organizational change
• Reframing midlife as a powerful time for reinvention, not just “the change”

To learn more about Ashleigh Tobin:

Ashleigh Tobin is a Tedx and international award-winning speaker, a health and mind coach and an unapologetic advocate for looking after the body – the only place we have to live as humans!

With over thirty-five years’ experience in nursing, pharmaceuticals, coaching and holistic health, she combines science, soul and straight-talking insight to help people restore their health, restart healthy habits and reset their head-game. 

She supports both individuals and workplaces, offering one-to-one client work, engaging talks and wellness sessions that get to the heart of what so many people are silently struggling with – hormonal imbalances, stress, exhaustion, overwhelm, brain fog and low motivation. 

Ashleigh is a registered nurse, a Satir Coaching and Mentoring Specialist, a Master NLP practitioner and a Storyteller. She holds additional qualifications in Mind Coaching, Complementary Medicine, CBT and Heartmath Stress Management. 

Ashleigh lives in Wicklow, Ireland with her husband Eric. 

You can stay connected with Ashleigh here: https://linktr.ee/yourhormonehealth

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleightobinhealthhabitshormones/

You may wish connect via her website: https://ashleightobin.com

#MenopauseInTheWorkplace #WomenInLeadership #Perimenopause #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipAtEveryAge #WomensHealth #MenopauseAwareness #HRSupport #MidlifeGrowth #InclusiveWorkplace #SelfCare #CareerDevelopment #EmpoweredWomen #AshleyExpert #WAD

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Struggling with workplace miscommunication? In this episode, Kimberly J. Benoit sits down with Elizabeth Bachman to break down why communication gaps happen and practical ways to bridge the divide.

* The roots of communication breakdowns, including gender stereotypes and different thinking styles
* The difference between single-focused (task-oriented) and multi-focused (relational) communication
* How workplace culture and technology are shifting communication patterns
* Actionable strategies to communicate more effectively with different styles
* The power of concise storytelling and strategic messaging in getting your point across

Make sure to connect with Elizabeth Bachman on LinkedIn or her website!

A little more about Elizabeth:

Elizabeth Bachman is THE go-to person for advanced level training in Speaking, Presentation Skills, Sales and Leadership.  With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, she helps high-level clients master a message that brings * the Funding they need, * the Allies they want & * the Recognition they deserve. A sought-after speaker and strategist in Silicon Valley, nationally and internationally, Elizabeth works with leaders and influencers who need to become concise and compelling presenters. She helps them present as smart, down-to-earth, loose, friendly—even funny—and still be taken seriously. 

Elizabeth is the host of the international podcast: Speakers Who Get Results, where she interviews experts on presentation skills, leadership, visibility, and cross-cultural communication. Having spent over 30 years directing such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo in more than 50 operas around the world, Elizabeth brings a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters. Fluent in 5 languages, she brings her global experience to her clients. 

#CommunicationStyles #WorkplaceCommunication #SingleFocused #MultiFocused #GenderDifferences #CorporateCulture #Creativity #Storytelling #StrategicCommunication #Leadership #ProjectManagement #RelationalThinkers #TaskOriented #WorkplaceDiversity #PresentationSkills #BulletPoints #TeamDynamics #BusinessCommunication #Stress #EffectiveMeetings #CareerAdvancement

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Struggling with the people side of leadership? In this episode, Kimberly Benoit shares practical strategies for turning leadership knowledge into real-world skills that stick.

• Why it’s so hard to apply leadership training when the pressure is on
• The science behind building “muscle memory” for better leadership habits
• How to intentionally practice new leadership skills—and why repetition matters
• A real-life example of navigating a difficult conversation at work
• A simple challenge to choose, practice, and reflect on one skill to improve your leadership this week

Tune in for actionable advice to help you lead with more confidence, clarity, and impact.

#leadership #difficultconversations #workplacedrama #musclememory #neuralpathways #boundarysetting #activelistening #leadershippractice #teambuilding #leadershipskills #leadershiphabits #roleplay #leadershipcoaching #feedback #reflection #mindfulness #personalgrowth #progressoverperfection #leadershipdevelopment #KimberlyBenoit

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Feeling burnt out or stuck as a leader? In this episode, Kimberly J. Benoit shares practical insights on "practicing the pause" and how taking breaks can shift your mindset and leadership effectiveness.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why taking intentional breaks helps you lead better and recover from burnout
• The concept of "practicing the pause" for managing conflict and stress
• Personal lessons from Kimberly’s own pause and how it sparked new ideas
• Encouragement and actionable tips for embracing pauses to make better decisions

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In this latest BEST OF We've All Done It episode, Kimberly talks with Heather Kay, consultant & coach, to break down all things feedback. We tackle how to Ditch the Feedback Sandwich and truly Master the Art of Difficult Feedback.

Topics include:

• Why providing is feedback important?
• Setting the example
• The feedback sandwich & why it doesn't work
• What you should try instead!

Here's a little more about Heather:
Heather Kay has been an HR professional for over 20 years focusing on how to elevate others as they achieve success others through learning & development and talent management programs.  She has worked in numerous industries such as security, healthcare, insurance, and education.

Heather is a Gallup certified Strengths-based Coach which is where she spends most of her time coaching and facilitating workshops for teams and organizations.  Her official title is the “Wonder Woman of Strengths.”  She is also certified in Ken Blanchard’s SL2 program, A Situational Approach to Leadership, administers and delivers the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and facilitates a Team Effectiveness Survey and Action Planning session.  

Heather received her BA from Lehigh University, an M.Ed. from the University of South Carolina and a certificate in Training and Organizational Dynamics from Temple University.  She lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband and two children.  She is also a huge University of Wisconsin fan as her husband graduated from there, her daughter is a Senior (’25) and her son will be a Freshman this fall (’28).

To connect with Heather, check her out here:
readyaimimpact.com

[email protected]

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In this episode, we hear about how Kevin Green, Jr navigated the challenging transition from leadership in the Air Force to Corporate America. He is vulnerable about the journey and shares key insights into the following: 

• Specific challenges (ie. language, terminology) with going from the military to a corporate role
• Advice for military members about to make the leap or how are struggling now
• Advice for hiring managers and leaders of former military in how to aid with the transition & truly understand their untapped potential

Tons of insight and wisdom in this one for everyone.

Kevin's Bio
Kevin Green is Vice President of Ochsner Health’s Community Health Centers. He oversees community focused clinic operations, community center engagement, social determinant of health initiatives, & health equity at five sites across the state of Louisiana. In his role, Kevin also co-leads Ochsner’s Healthy State efforts in managing chronic conditions and medical screenings. He joined Ochsner as a Strategic Program Manager in 2013. Kevin has held key roles leading interfacility patient flow logistics and system-wide Hospital Medicine physician practices. 

As if that wasn't enough, Kevin is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force and has served over 25 years as a military officer. In those years, he served as 53 WRS Commanding officer or as what some of us know as “Hurricane Hunters”. 

To learn more about Kevin, you can find him on LinkedIn. 

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In this episode, Kimberly & Heather Wiser Soubra, of Wiser Way Coaching,  talk about what it takes to show up as your best self. 

Topics include:

• Wisdom comes from within
• Listening to your intuition leads to you showing up as your most confident self
• The importance of believing in yourself
• What If/Then thinking does to your confidence.
• The power of changing the channel in your mind

A wonder conversation about being confident & kind to oneself in order to show up for others. 

#leadership #mindset #believeinyourself

Learn more about Heather:
Heather Wiser Soubra, ACC
Founder and CEO, Wiser Way Coaching

Heather Wiser Soubra is the Founder and CEO of Wiser Way Coaching, a professional coaching practice that empowers executives and teams who want to develop and elevate their leadership skills, cultivate workplaces where people thrive, and create their own paths for achievement while actively building team unity and open communication. Wiser Way Coaching collaborates with leaders and teams to discover how individual strengths come together to enhance leadership capacity and effectiveness.

Heather’s role as Chief of Staff, Strategist, and Consultant for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) provided her experience overseeing and facilitating complex systems, human development, collaboration and inclusiveness across the organization to achieve strategic goals.  Most recently, she joined the faculty at the George Washington Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon to facilitate leadership trainings and lead strategic planning sessions for government agencies, trade associations, and emerging leaders.  Heather conceptualized, implemented, and led the IDFA People Strategy. She created a suite of programs focused on leadership and the cultivation of organizational well-being, as well as on building the workforce and organizations for the future.

A graduate of George Mason University, Heather earned her degree in intercultural communication and received her certificate in coaching from George Mason University’s Institute for Leadership Excellence. She received her ACC coaching credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. 

Where to find her:
Website: www.WiserWayCoaching.com
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, we hear from Susan Bittner, leadership coach and consultant (bio below). She shares how she navigated a trying professional time while dealing with the realities of a new role, a new leader and extreme personal events. We explore the messy complexities we each face. Susan shares two amazing insights for those who find themselves in similar situations. Definitely worth a listen!

Susan's Bio
Susan Bittner has 20+ years of corporate experience. She spent the first 10 years carving out roles for herself while she figured out what she wanted to be when she grew up. Around 13 years ago she learned about executive coaching, organizational development, leadership development and she felt like she had found her home. She has continued to work to support leaders in finding their authentic self and to lean into the belief that sometimes perfect can be messy.

To learn more about Susan, check out her profile on LinkedIn.

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