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Welcome to The Badass Leaders Podcast: Leadership Without the Corporate BS. This is where real leadership meets real life. Hosted by Angela Gill Nelms, founder, speaker, and executive coach, this show dives deep into the mindset, emotional intelligence, and bold decision-making today’s leaders need. Each episode delivers raw, actionable strategies on leadership development, team culture, conflict resolution, personal branding, resilience, and navigating high-stakes moments. You’ll hear unfiltered conversations with founders, executives, innovators, and badass humans redefining modern leadership. 🎙️ Perfect for: • Women in leadership • Entrepreneurs • Executive coaching & personal growth • Leadership skills, communication, & EI • High-performance teams & conflict mastery 👉 Subscribe to join the movement: @BeBraveBeBadass Shop Badass Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeBraveBeBadass #LeadershipPodcast #ExecutiveCoaching #BadassLeadersPodcast #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #ConflictResolution #HighPerformanceTeams

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Episode thumbnail for The Leadership Secrets Behind The 4 Disciplines of Execution | Jim Huling | S2 E23

June 17, 2026

The Leadership Secrets Behind The 4 Disciplines of Execution | Jim Huling | S2 E23

<p>In this episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast, Angela sits down with leadership expert, executive coach, and bestselling author Jim Huling, co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution, to explore what it really takes to build high-performing teams, execute what matters most, and create a legacy that outlasts your title.</p><p>Together, they challenge outdated leadership models built on compliance and control, and make the case for a more powerful approach rooted in curiosity, commitment, empowerment, and accountability. Jim shares lessons from coaching more than 20,000 leaders around the world, while Angela brings practical insights from scaling organizations, leading startups, and developing the next generation of leaders.</p><p>The conversation explores why top talent leaves organizations, how leaders accidentally create cultures of disengagement, and why sustainable performance requires more than motivational speeches and short-term wins. They also unpack the difference between playing to win and playing not to lose, and how that mindset shapes everything from decision-making to innovation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about Jim Huling:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhuling/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhuling/</a> </li><li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Execution-Achieving-Wildly-Important/dp/145162705X">https://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Execution-Achieving-Wildly-Important/dp/145162705X<br></a><br></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 The Evolving Landscape of Leadership</p><p>07:36 From Success to Significance</p><p>11:47 Stages of Leadership Development</p><p>19:48 Curiosity as a Leadership Tool</p><p>25:37 Empowerment Over Compliance</p><p>30:59 The Cost of Talent Loss</p><p>37:15 Playing to Win vs. Playing Not to Lose</p><p>45:12 The Importance of Humility and Collaboration</p><p>48:00 The Impact of Toxic Culture on Organizations</p><p>51:25 Starting Anew: The Power of Leadership Example</p><p>56:01 The Role of Coaches in Leadership</p><p>01:00:00 Execution: From Strategy to Action</p><p>01:07:00 The Four Disciplines of Execution</p><p>01:27:20 Building Relationships for Success</p><p>01:28:44 Understanding Lagging and Leading Indicators</p><p>01:32:15 The Importance of Leading Measures</p><p>01:38:03 Engagement and Meaning in Leadership</p><p>01:48:01 The Power of Accountability</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The discussion also tackles questions…</strong></p><ul><li>Why do leaders struggle to execute their most important goals?</li><li>What are the biggest mistakes leaders make when managing high performers?</li><li>How do you create commitment instead of compliance?</li><li>Why is curiosity one of the most important leadership skills today?</li><li>How can leaders retain top talent in a competitive market?</li><li>What's the difference between empowering people and simply delegating work?</li><li>How do you build a culture where people feel safe speaking up?</li><li>Why are younger generations challenging traditional leadership models?</li><li>How can leaders balance accountability with collaboration?</li><li>What does it mean to move from achievement to scalability to legacy?</li><li>How do you identify and focus on your wildly important goals?</li><li>Why do so many teams achieve short-term wins but fail to sustain performance?</li><li>What does "playing to win" look like in leadership and business?</li><li>How can organizations create cultures that drive innovation, engagement, and long-term results?<p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><p>1. Great leaders move from achievement to legacy.</p><p>2. Sustainable success requires more than short-term wins.</p><p>3. Commitment always outperforms compliance.</p><p>4. Curiosity is one of the most powerful leadership skills.</p><p>5. Top talent leaves when their voice does not matter.</p><p>6. Empowerment creates stronger teams than delegation.</p><p>7. The fastest way to improve execution is to focus on what matters most.</p><p>8. Leaders should play to win, not play not to lose.</p><p>9. Culture determines whether people speak up or stay silent.</p><p>10. Every new level of leadership requires a new version of you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Similar episodes: </strong></p><ul><li>Scott Wozniak: <a href="https://youtu.be/YJ05Ewazics?si=kLjRjiyH-yWiYKFR">https://youtu.be/YJ05Ewazics?si=kLjRjiyH-yWiYKFR</a> </li><li>Allister Frost: <a href="https://youtu.be/mhe_CKZiR28?si=HHOsvLVP4gQJR2GG">https://youtu.be/mhe_CKZiR28?si=HHOsvLVP4gQJR2GG</a> </li><li>Mark Williams: <a href="https://youtu.be/RVhQK9FT0hI?si=LamgObAHOcu_UqwB">https://youtu.be/RVhQK9FT0hI?si=LamgObAHOcu_UqwB</a> </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Production</strong></p><p>Produced by: The AGN Group</p><p>Host: Angela Gill Nelms</p><p>Producer: Katie Hart</p><p>Tagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.</p><p>Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The AGN Group:</strong></p><p>At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Social Media Channels:</strong></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to be a Podcast Guest?</strong></p><p>If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, read more here: <a href="https://www.angelagillnelms.com/be-our-guest/">https://www.angelagillnelms.com/be-our-guest/</a> </p><p><br></p>

Episode thumbnail for How Alternative Healing Changed My Life and Leadership | Jessica Tracy | S2 E22

June 10, 2026

How Alternative Healing Changed My Life and Leadership | Jessica Tracy | S2 E22

<p><br>In this episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast, Angela sits down with Jessica Tracy, Certified Jungian Coach, consultant, speaker, and former corporate executive, to explore the hidden cost of high performance and why so many successful leaders find themselves battling anxiety, burnout, and a lingering sense that something is missing.</p><p>Jessica shares her personal journey from thriving in high-pressure corporate leadership roles to confronting the trauma, perfectionism, and need for external validation that were quietly driving her life. Together, Angela and Jessica discuss the warning signs leaders often ignore, the limitations of traditional approaches to mental health, and why self-awareness, creativity, rest, and inner work are becoming essential leadership skills.</p><p>The conversation dives into topics like shadow work, emotional regulation, workplace mental health, leadership blind spots, and how unresolved stress can impact not only individual performance but entire team cultures. Jessica also explains how Jungian psychology, archetypes, dream work, and alternative healing modalities can help leaders gain deeper insight into themselves and lead more consciously.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn More About Jessica Tracy:</strong></p><ul><li>Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jessica.tracy.547">https://www.facebook.com/jessica.tracy.547</a> </li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_jessicatracy_">https://www.instagram.com/_jessicatracy_</a> </li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-tracy-gbds-clcs/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-tracy-gbds-clcs/</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.jessicathejungian.coach/">https://www.jessicathejungian.coach/</a></li><li>Substack<a href="https://jessicathejungiancoach.substack.com/"> https://jessicathejungiancoach.substack.com/<br></a><br></li></ul><p><strong>The discussion also tackles questions…</strong></p><ul><li>Why do high performers often struggle with anxiety and burnout?</li><li>What are the early warning signs that you're heading toward burnout?</li><li>Why doesn't traditional success always lead to fulfillment?</li><li>What do most executives misunderstand about stress?</li><li>How can leaders become more self-aware?</li><li>What is shadow work, and why does it matter for leadership?</li><li>How does unresolved trauma show up in decision-making and team culture?</li><li>What does emotionally regulated leadership actually look like?</li><li>Why are creativity, rest, and play critical for high performance?</li><li>What are some practical ways leaders can improve their mental health?</li><li>How can organizations better support employee well-being?</li><li>What role do alternative healing modalities play in personal growth and transformation?</li><li>How can leaders identify and overcome their unconscious blind spots?<p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Themes:</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership and self-awareness</li><li>High performance and burnout</li><li>Executive mental health</li><li>Emotional regulation</li><li>Shadow work and personal growth</li><li>Jungian psychology</li><li>Leadership blind spots</li><li>Trauma and resilience</li><li>Workplace mental health</li><li>Conscious leadership</li><li>Creativity and innovation</li><li>Rest, play, and sustainable performance</li><li>Team culture and psychological safety</li><li>Alternative healing modalities</li><li>Personal transformation<p></p></li></ul><p>Produced by: The AGN Group</p><p>Host: Angela Gill Nelms</p><p>Producer: Katie Hart</p><p>Tagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.</p><p>Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.com</p><p><br></p><p>About The AGN Group:</p><p>At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.</p><p><br></p><p>Social Media Channels:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2</p><p><br></p><p>Want to be a Podcast Guest?</p><p>If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@angelagillnelms.com.</p><p><br></p>

Episode thumbnail for How to Build Success Without Burning Out | Angela Gill Nelms & Gia Ganesh | S2 E21

June 3, 2026

How to Build Success Without Burning Out | Angela Gill Nelms & Gia Ganesh | S2 E21

Host Gia Ganesh interviews Angela Gill Nelms about building resilience and success while avoiding burnout, sharing insights on overcoming challenges and developing emotional intelligence.

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What is Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders?

Welcome to The Badass Leaders Podcast: Leadership Without the Corporate BS.

This is where real leadership meets real life. Hosted by Angela Gill Nelms, founder, speaker, and executive coach, this show dives deep into the mindset, emotional intelligence, and bold decision-making today’s leaders need.

Each episode delivers raw, actionable strategies on leadership development, team culture, conflict resolution, personal branding, resilience, and navigating high-stakes moments. You’ll hear unfiltered conversations with founders, executives, innovators, and badass humans redefining modern leadership.

🎙️ Perfect for: • Women in leadership • Entrepreneurs • Executive coaching & personal growth • Leadership skills, communication, & EI • High-performance teams & conflict mastery

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