How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill

By: Kate Waterfall Hill
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  • Summary

  • A guide for CEOs, founders, business owners and leaders who want the perfect balance of authority and empathy when it comes to leading their people. I'm Kate Waterfall Hill, a leadership coach, author and the creator of "Linda, the bad manager", my alter ego on social media who inspires better leadership by showing us how not to lead. I’ve worked with CEOs and founders for the whole of my 30+ year career, I am one myself and I’ve coached hundreds of leaders to elevate their skills. This podcast will be available weekly and will contain simple, immediately actionable tips, tricks and habits that will set you up for success, so you can stop worrying about the people management side of running your business. We'll take a look at how "Linda, the bad manager" tackles a situation and then move to delivering some genuine insights and top tips of how to handle the same topic with finesse and elegance. You’ll find "How to Lead" on all the usual podcast channels and there’s even a video version on YouTube. I’ve also written a best-selling book, called “How to Lead”, which is a great accompaniment to the podcast. Please subscribe or follow to ensure you don’t miss out on future episodes. If you enjoy the show, please like, leave a review and share with your fellow leaders to help spread the word. I truly appreciate your support. For more information on my coaching programmes please visit my website: www.waterfallhill.co.uk. If you have any suggestions for future episodes, please email me at hello@waterfallhill.co.uk. Follow me on all the usual social media channels - just look for Kate Waterfall Hill (or Linda, the bad manager). Join over 200,000 other followers on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Episodes
  • What to expect from coaching

    What to expect from coaching
    May 9 2025

    In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate discusses what to expect from coaching. She covers one-to-one coaching, group coaching, and team coaching, highlighting how each approach benefits leaders and their teams.

    Episode Highlights

    00:00 Introduction to Coaching for Leaders

    00:48 Meet Linda the Bad Manager

    01:48 Understanding One-to-One Coaching

    03:31 The Structure of One-to-One Coaching

    05:44 Exploring Group Coaching

    07:25 Diving into Team Coaching

    08:34 Choosing the Right Coaching Approach

    10:08 Maximizing the Benefits of Coaching

    10:36 Summary and Final Thoughts

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    12 mins
  • Holding one-to-ones

    Holding one-to-ones
    May 2 2025

    In this episode of How to Lead, Kate shares her insights on conducting effective one-to-one meetings, providing leaders with actionable advice to improve engagement, productivity, and working relationships through thoughtful interactions.

    Episode Highlights

    00:00 Introduction and Program Announcement

    01:11 Meet Linda, the Bad Manager

    02:30 What is a One-to-One?

    03:28 The Importance of One-to-Ones

    03:56 Setting the Right Tone

    04:50 Effective One-to-One Structure

    05:42 The Power of Questions

    06:53 Providing Constructive Feedback

    07:26 Feedback Models

    09:23 Avoiding Common Pitfalls

    10:19 Handling Challenging Situations

    12:25 Key Points and Conclusion

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    Useful links:

    Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes

    Buy the "How to Lead" book

    Connect with Kate on LinkedIn

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    14 mins
  • Strategic Thinking

    Strategic Thinking
    Apr 25 2025

    In this episode of 'How to Lead,' Kate explores the critical skill of strategic thinking for leaders, CEOs, and founders. She shares practical steps for fostering strategic thinking in teams and offers insights on improving innovation, impact, and career development.

    Episode Highlights

    00:00 Introduction and Program Announcement

    01:09 Meet Linda, the Bad Manager

    01:42 Understanding Strategic Thinking

    02:45 Barriers to Strategic Thinking

    03:29 Strategies to Develop Strategic Thinking

    05:52 The Impact of Strategic Thinking

    06:49 Practical Scenarios and Tips

    08:38 Summary and Conclusion

    09:33 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

    JOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings.

    Have you subscribed yet?

    It would mean so much to me if you would SUBSCRIBE, SHARE OR REVIEW the How to Lead podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

    Useful links:

    Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes

    Buy the "How to Lead" book

    Connect with Kate on LinkedIn

    Follow Kate on TikTok

    Contact Kate
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    10 mins

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