Lead From Within

129. Leaders Aren't Born: Learning To Lead with guest Jim Carlough

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 
 
 
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BONUS: Mini Dose of Inspiration

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 
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128. Legal Protection Being a Form of Self-Care with guest Samantha Bradshaw

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
 
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Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
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BONUS: Mini Dose of Inspiration

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
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 
Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
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127. Listening To Your Inner Wisdom To Define Success with guest Ingrid Hu Dahl

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
 
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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!
 

BONUS: Mini Dose of Inspiration

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
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 
Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
Canada: HERE
USA: HERE

126. Uncovering Powerful EI Strategies with guest Dacia Moore

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
Website: HERE
LinkedIn: HERE
Instagram: HERE
Facebook: HERE
Feedback Survey for Dacia: HERE
Dacia's Book: HERE
Thank you for listening.
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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!
 

BONUS: Mini Dose of Inspiration

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

125. The Power of An Introverted Leader with guest Sharissa Sebastian Deppen

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.
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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!
 

BONUS: Mini Dose of Inspiration

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