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OwlCast: The Leadership & Coaching Podcast

OwlCast: The Leadership & Coaching Podcast

By: David Morelli with Co-Host Alexandria Ravencroft
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 OwlCast is a podcast on leadership and coaching. You can expect to get insights to help you solve the thorny problems of life and leadership – all with a dollop of laughter thrown in. Your dynamic hosts, David and Alexandria, will help you become a more kickass leader. Together, they won’t only motivate you, they’ll give you scientifically proven tools to become better – full stop!David Morelli 2020-2022 Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Win Together: How to Set Your Manager Up to Succeed

    Win Together: How to Set Your Manager Up to Succeed
    Sep 16 2025
    What if the secret to your own career success was… making your manager wildly successful? It’s not our first impulse, especially when the relationship is strained. But what could you accomplish if you were both fully committed to helping each other win? In this episode of Owlcast, hosts David Morelli and William Oakley dive into the counterintuitive but powerful strategy of proactively helping your manager succeed. Tune in to explore a powerful mindset shift that can transform your career, your team, and how you feel at work every single day.

    Key Topics:
    · Invest, Don't Transact: Shift your mindset from keeping score of daily exchanges to making a long-term investment in your relationship with your manager. This investment often pays off in career growth, promotions, and a better work environment.
    · Reciprocity Is Human Nature: When you genuinely offer to help someone succeed, their natural human instinct is to reciprocate. Initiating this "I've got your back" approach can transform a strained dynamic into a powerful alliance.
    · Focus on 'Who,' Not 'What': Instead of focusing on what you're not getting from your manager, focus on who you want to be in the relationship. Committing to being a kind, supportive, and helpful person puts you in control, regardless of their immediate reaction
    · Leadership Is Lonely: Managers and leaders often feel isolated and under immense pressure. An employee who offers genuine support becomes a trusted ally, gaining more influence, trust, and insight into bigger-picture conversations.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Strategist Thinking Amidst Execution Pressure with Mary Rapaport

    Strategist Thinking Amidst Execution Pressure with Mary Rapaport
    Sep 9 2025
    Ever feel like you're stuck in the weeds, too busy with daily tasks to think about the big picture? In this episode of Owlcast, we dive into the world of strategic thinking amidst execution pressure. Join host David Morelli and co-host William Oakley as they speak with Mary Rapaport, founder of The Strategic Playground. Mary shares her unique approach to "democratizing strategic thinking," showing how it's not just for the C-suite. Learn why we get stuck in a "doing" mindset, the telltale signs of a strategic thinking gap, and how you can start cultivating this critical skill today—all without adding a single minute to your workweek.

    You’ll explore how:

    • Strategic thinking is a priority, not a time issue. The excuse "I don't have time for strategic thinking" is often a reflection of how we prioritize tasks and a deeply ingrained cultural bias toward rewarding execution over ideas.
    • A "strategic thinking gap" can be identified. Warning signs include being disconnected from the company's overall strategy, constantly fighting the same problems, and an absence of genuine "Aha!" breakthroughs.
    • Strategic thinking can be democratized. It's not a skill reserved for executives. Anyone at any level can cultivate a strategic mindset by connecting their daily work to the company's broader goals and asking questions that challenge assumptions.
    • Strategic thinking is a definable skill. It involves being future-focused, understanding how different parts of a system are interconnected, incorporating external perspectives and data, and being willing to adapt.
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    54 mins
  • Buzzword Bingo – Poking fun at corporate clichés

    Buzzword Bingo – Poking fun at corporate clichés
    Sep 2 2025
    We’ve all heard them, we’ve probably used them, but no one likes them!

    In this episode, David Morelli and William Oakley provide a sharp and humorous look at the world of corporate jargon. Listen as they “circle back" on the most common business buzzwords and phrases, discussing not only their origins and how many are used incorrectly, but also the possible psychological reasons behind their use. The episode explores the dangers of using these terms too often, highlighting how they can create a barrier to clear communication and be perceived as a lack of authenticity. It also delves into how people often use jargon as a crutch, driven by imposter syndrome or a fear of looking foolish, and encourages a shift toward more direct and genuine communication in the workplace.

    You’ll explore:

    · The most used buzzwords that you’re likely to hear in the corporate space.
    · How many of these jargon phrases are actually used incorrectly.
    · How jargon can be a barrier to communication and may impact morale.
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    49 mins
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