In this episode, your hosts Rhys and Jon are joined by Susan Power, founder of Power Up Leadership, for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to be an effective leader in today’s world. Susan shares her journey from HR and entrepreneurship to coaching leaders, and dives deep into the challenges of self-awareness, building trust, and navigating the ups and downs of leadership; whether you’re a reluctant leader, a seasoned executive, or somewhere in between.

Key Highlights:

• Why self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership (and why most of us overestimate ours)
• The difference between managing and leading, and why leaders should speak last
• How to build trust and open communication in teams (and why it’s so easy to get wrong)
• The challenges of letting go for entrepreneurs and the power of delegation
• Real stories of transformation, from bad bosses to breakthrough moments
• The importance of continuous learning (even coaches need coaches!

Guest info:
Susan Power is the founder of Power Up Leadership, with over 20 years of experience in HR, coaching, and entrepreneurship. She specializes in helping leaders and organizations unlock their full potential through self-awareness, trust-building, and practical leadership strategies.

Learn more at powerupleadership.ca.

In this episode, hosts Rhys and Jon are joined by Dorothy Spence, founder of Imaginal Ventures, for a thought-provoking conversation about building a conscious business, defining core values, and the importance of authentic storytelling in today’s world. Dorothy shares her journey from engineering and entrepreneurship to coaching and conscious business leadership.

Key Highlights:

-Articulate your “why” and core values; start from the inside out

-Respect, creativity, and authenticity are at the heart of Podstarter’s culture

-Authentic conversations and real voices create deeper connections

-Take time to pause, reflect, and make conscious choices in business and life

Guest info:
Dorothy Spence

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-spence-65454412/

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In this episode of Uncoachable, hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by special guest Permjot Valia for a candid and entertaining conversation about the real work of managers, the power of humor in leadership, and why organizations should “insource” emotional labor instead of outsourcing it to coaches.

Key Highlights:
-Humor is a powerful tool for building trust and connection in a team
-There are pitfalls of outsourcing difficult conversations and emotional work
-Self-deprecating humor and cultural nuance work

Permjot shares stories from his career, insights on organizational culture, and tips for having tough conversations with empathy and respect. The episode is packed with laughs, actionable advice, and thought-provoking ideas for leaders, managers, and anyone interested in workplace culture.
Tune in for a fresh perspective on management, a few good jokes, and inspiration to be the best you can be, wherever you are, with whatever you have.

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Guest info:
Permjot Valia

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

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