Lead From Within

In this episode I talk to Jim Carlough about his book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership and how his leadership has evolved.  Introduction With over 30 years of leadership experience, Jim Carlough is an accomplished business strategist, speaker, and author. Having successfully driven explosive growth for healthcare organizations—from start-ups to industry leaders — Jim is a trusted expert in building high- performing teams, revitalizing underperforming businesses, and guiding organizations through transformational change. Jim's core philosophy—leaders aren’t born; they’re developed—challenges the myth of innate leadership. In his book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success, Jim delivers a practical and inspiring guide for leaders at every stage of their journey. His approach focuses on six essential traits that empower individuals to embrace leadership as a skill that can be learned, honed, and mastered through experience, mentorship, and intentional growth.   Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Jim: Website: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success: Amazon-USA /  Amazon-Canada      Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

In this episode, I talk to Samantha Bradshaw about empowering leaders to operate from a place of stability, not stress through making legal protection a form of self-care.  Introduction Samantha is a small business and IP lawyer. After spending 5 years in Beirut, Lebanon, she came back to the US in 2018 and founded InLine Legal, a 100% virtual Virginia licensed law firm that keeps creative service providers out of the courtroom and in the studio with chief legal officer services for Virginia’s small businesses.   Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Samantha: Website: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE Resource Links (newsletter, trademark quiz): HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

In this episode, I talk to Ingrid Hu Dahl about embracing an authentic approach to life and leadership. Following our path and listening to the inner wisdom can help to redefine success and transform your life.  Introduction Ingrid is a TEDx speaker, former corporate leader at Meta, Capital One and Gap and the founder of a coaching and consulting business dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. With over two decades of experience in learning and development — including as a former adjunct professor at Rutgers University — she specializes in leadership, inclusion, and belonging. Her diverse client base spans startup founders, senior executives, and individuals looking to accelerate their purpose and impact. Ingrid serves on the advisory board of the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Rutgers University, collaborates with women-founded organizations like Team Level Partners and Skye Coaching, and is a founding member of the Willie Mae Rock Camp in Brooklyn. A lifelong advocate for amplifying underrepresented voices, Ingrid has performed in touring bands and written, directed, and filmed two short films exploring identity, representation, and the mixed-race experience. Through her work, she shares stories of living in the in-between with curiosity and empathy, fostering deeper connections and cross-cultural understanding. Ingrid lives in Sausalito, California, with her wife, Courtney, and their dog, Palo Santo. Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Ingrid: Website: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE Ingrid's Book: HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

In this episode I talk to Dacia Moore about strategies leaders can do to care for their own well-being.  Introduction Transforming lives through mental wellness and nonprofit leadership, Dacia L. Moore, MA, LPC, NCC has dedicated her career to breaking barriers in mental health access, particularly within the African American community. As the former Executive Director of a nonprofit, she orchestrated a remarkable 500% budget expansion while revolutionizing program delivery and donor engagement (10/2015-01/2024). A dynamic speaker and mental health advocate, Dacia has captivated audiences nationwide, including the prestigious Harvard University Black Faculty and Staff Association. Her compelling insights and transformative message have resonated with diverse audiences across businesses, associations, and community organizations. In 2003, Dacia founded Second Wind Counseling & Consulting, pioneering innovative approaches to mental health education and counseling. Her voice reached thousands through her radio show, Winds of Change, and her powerful segment, Mind Therapy Thursday, on Gospel 1590, KPRT, where she helped to destigmatize mental health care in underserved communities. As a published author and former adjunct professor at Webster University and Penn Valley Community College, she continues to shape the next generation of mental health professionals. Her newest book, From Stuck to Unstoppable: 5 Strategies to Get Your Second Win, gives the reader actionable strategies to manage stress, upset and overwhelm.  Through her work, Dacia exemplifies the power of combining clinical expertise with compassionate leadership to create lasting change in mental health and community well-being.     Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Dacia: Website: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE Facebook: HERE Feedback Survey for Dacia: HERE Dacia's Book: HERE Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

In this episode I talk to Sharissa Sebastian Deppen about the power within introverted leaders.  Introduction Sharissa Sebastian Deppen is the CEO of Leadership Mastery Alliance; a company specializing in supporting introverted servant leaders who are women in corporate leadership. She's a leadership and executive coach with an MBA, MSc in Technology Leadership and her PCC Certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), as well as a Myers Briggs Certified Practitioner. She has 15+ years of corporate leadership experience in addition to coaching several Fortune 100 leaders and executives. She's also a TEDx speaker and TEDx speaker coach, an award winning international keynote speaker, a writer for Forbes and the Huffington Post, a member of Forbes Coaches Council, a Professor at Southeastern University and an advisory board member at the University of South Florida. Her many years of experience include helping leaders draw on their God-given strengths and abilities, see their value and be able to bring out the best in themselves and others all while having fun, being fulfilled and not burning out! She's able to masterfully help them navigate their blind spots while thriving in their zone of genius to take their career and leadership to a level that has a significant impact on themselves, their teams and their organization.  Her clients include leaders and executives at companies such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Twitter, Microsoft, Harpo Studios, Bank of America, CNN, The United Nations, Intuit, SalesForce, BP, Fedex, Comcast, Deloitte, Accenture, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Victoria's Secret, Warner Brothers Studios, US Bank, Coinbase, Ameriprise Financial, Nestle, Virgin, Mars, Slack, Space Force, among others.   Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Sharissa: Website: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE TikTok: HERE FREE Resource-Leadership Mastery Alliance: HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

In this episode I talk to Jessica Lyonford about The science of happiness and how all leaders can create happiness for themselves and others.  Introduction Jessica Lyonford is a Certified Happiness Coach, Consultant and Best-Selling Author of The Happy Leader Playbook: A Science-Backed Guide to Supercharging Energy and Impact. She helps leaders harness the science of happiness to fuel authentic leadership, sustainable well-being and positive impact. Creator of The Eight Pillars of Happiness, Jessica makes human flourishing practical for individuals and organizations ready to lead with more purpose, energy and joy. She is the founder of Project More Happy, host of The Project: More Happy Podcast and a speaker, facilitator and coach committed to building a world led by happy leaders.   Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Jessica: Website: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE YouTube: HERE Facebook: HERE FREE Happy Leader Playbook: HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

In this episode, I talk to Jennifer Jensen about embracing a more authentic, ego-free approach. Jennifer shares how emerging leaders can close the leadership gap and build lasting influence rooted in self-trust and team connection. Introduction Hello, I'm Jennifer Jensen, and I'm passionate about transforming leaders into their most authentic selves. In a world where leadership is often seen as a title rather than a journey of self-awareness and team collaboration, my mission is to support leaders in embracing authenticity and unlocking their true potential. I address the complexities of leadership through one-on-one advisory sessions, comprehensive six-month or one-year leadership programs, and industry-leading tools such as Lumina Spark, Leader, and Leader 360 psychometrics. These methods cultivate insight, effectiveness, and meaningful change for leaders and their teams. My clients often express that working with me is extremely insightful, productive, and transformational. They recognize the value of self-awareness and authentic collaboration, often wishing they had started this journey sooner. I'm here to guide emerging managers and directors—those eager to bridge the gap in leadership capabilities and become influential leaders in their fields. My passion for this work stems from witnessing the impact of leadership gaps firsthand. It's disheartening how few people can point to more than one or two great leaders they've encountered in their careers. I am committed to closing this gap by mentoring and advising upcoming leaders in a way that truly supports their growth and readiness for our ever-evolving world. My unique perspective is rooted in years of managing teams without traditional authority but with full accountability. This experience taught me to adapt my leadership style and become an effective motivator and collaborator. I've captured this journey in my book, "Developing Authentic Leaders," where I share a common-sense approach to leadership that's surprisingly uncommon. Audiences love my straightforward and engaging style, and I bring a wealth of real-world experience and actionable insights to every speaking engagement. Let's work together to foster the authentic leaders of tomorrow—leaders who will not only survive but thrive in today’s complex landscape.   Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Jennifer: Website: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE Jennifer's Book: HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

In this episode I talk to Penny Armbruster about how she supports and encourages her clients to feel empowered by their business finances so they can lose the shame often associated with money management. Introduction Penny Armbruster is a Fractional CFO and founder of 1610 Consulting, where she helps faith-driven business owners turn financial chaos into confident, strategic growth. With over 20 years in accounting and a heart for service, she goes beyond bookkeeping to build systems, uncover insights, and empower clients to lead with clarity. Penny is a homeschool mom, podcast host, and passionate advocate for business owners who want to build something that lasts—without losing their sanity (or Saturdays).   Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Penny: 1610 Website: HERE Penny's Coaching Website: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Facebook: HERE FREE-Cash Flow Guide: HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE

In this episode I talk to Tracy Wallace about how her life experiences have helped her cultivate emotional intelligence so that she can support herself and others.  Introduction A Southern California native, Tracy grew up in a suburb just outside of Los Angeles proper, navigating the world as an only child.  After graduating from USC with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, she opened her own retail store in Old Pasadena - a men's clothing store - and became integral to the area, being asked to serve on the area's inaugural Business Improvement District's Board. Remaining an entrepreneur at heart, over the next 30 years, she went on to become a professional fundraiser for a host of nonprofits, and raised over $35 million for a number of causes, including homelessness, youth services and animal rescue.  At the same time, she fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a stand-up comedian and performing in the top local clubs.  She did this all while taking care of her Type 1 diabetic husband, bunnies, a horse, dogs and a cat.   Now going onto its third year, she brings a special perspective to her podcast, The Only Child Diaries, sharing stories to help others in their life journey, while laughing through it all.     Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Tracy: Instagram: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Facebook: HERE Website: HERE Book Mentioned: In Search of Excellence  Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch!   Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.  I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?    Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE