Episodes

  • How Do I Deal with a Competitive Peer?

    How Do I Deal with a Competitive Peer?
    May 19 2025
    She’s stepped into a leadership position thanks, in part, to a former boss at her organization. But now, this former boss has become a peer, and perhaps competition for the next-level role. Plus, their leadership styles often clash. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how to position herself for career advancement in the face of competition from a colleague.
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    54 mins
  • How Do I Get Out of Constant Crisis Mode?

    How Do I Get Out of Constant Crisis Mode?
    May 5 2025
    She’s been in leadership roles for over a decade, but is feeling challenged at her latest company. She wants to focus on developing a long-term strategy but finds herself getting bogged down by the constant crises and day-to-day operational issues. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through what’s keeping her from being more strategic.
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    51 mins
  • How Do I Define My Personal Brand at Work?

    How Do I Define My Personal Brand at Work?
    Apr 21 2025
    He’s a seasoned business professional who’s worked at a number of companies with the aspiration of becoming a senior executive. But while he knows he adds value, he feels stuck in individual contributor roles. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through understanding what stands in his way, articulating what he wants, and redefining his personal brand at work.
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    48 mins
  • How Do I Get Recognized as a Leader?

    How Do I Get Recognized as a Leader?
    Apr 7 2025
    She has been given more leadership responsibilities, but she worries that she’s not seen as a leader at her company. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through why she feels like an outsider, how she can navigate her organization’s dynamics, and how to move towards her end goal.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Coming Soon: Season 9 of Coaching Real Leaders

    Coming Soon: Season 9 of Coaching Real Leaders
    Mar 31 2025
    A lot of things change throughout your career, but challenges will always be there. Executive coach Muriel Wilkins helps leaders at all levels deal with the leadership hurdles they face in today’s work world. She’s back with a new season of Coaching Real Leaders, taking us into of real life executive coaching conversations. Listen to the new season of Coaching Real Leaders starting April 7th.
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    2 mins
  • How Do I Position Myself to Influence Senior Leadership?

    How Do I Position Myself to Influence Senior Leadership?
    Dec 16 2024
    He’s a leader who took a role at an organization where he can expand his area of expertise and make more of a strategic impact. But he’s getting mixed signals from leadership on how to grow the company, and he’s wondering how to stay effective in influencing the senior team without burning out in the process. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him on how to clear the path ahead.
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    50 mins
  • How Do I Lead Change When There Is Stakeholder Resistance?

    How Do I Lead Change When There Is Stakeholder Resistance?
    Dec 2 2024
    She’s an experienced leader who made a big international move to take on a new change management role. But the transformation project isn’t working out the way she had hoped. Now she’s looking for ways to increase buy-in from key stakeholders while also navigating cross-cultural challenges. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through her possible next steps to handle the resistance she’s facing as she tries to lead change.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Do I Really Want To Be a C-Suite Leader?

    Do I Really Want To Be a C-Suite Leader?
    Nov 18 2024
    She’s put in the hard work and might be next in line for an important, C-suite level job. But she’s not sure if that role is something she really wants. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader to help her discover what she really wants to do next.
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    53 mins