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Lead for Performance

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by Sheree Comninellis

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33 episodes
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Podcast Overview

Welcome to L&D Leadership Edge - the podcast for ambitious L&D professionals who want to step into leadership. Breaking into leadership takes more than being great at design, facilitation, or delivery. It takes visibility, business acumen, stakeholder alignment, and the confidence to show up as a partner to the business. That’s where L&D Leadership Edge comes in. Hosted by Sheree Comninellis — L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor to future L&D leaders — this podcast gives you the clarity and practical moves to grow from doing the work to leading the function. Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ Real-world insights on the dynamics you need to understand before landing your first leadership role ✅ Executive voices sharing their journeys into L&D leadership ✅ Practical steps to help you shift from execution to strategy with confidence 🎧 Subscribe now and start your journey into L&D leadership.

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1/12/2024

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Episode thumbnail for Are you Asking the Questions That Position you for Leadership?

May 12, 2026

Are you Asking the Questions That Position you for Leadership?

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why one of the biggest shifts in your L&D career isn’t having better answers - it’s learning to ask better questions. If you’ve ever jumped straight into solution mode when a stakeholder asks for training, this episode unpacks what strategic L&D professionals do differently and how better questions can position you for leadership.

Episode thumbnail for Why Stepping Into L&D Leadership Can Feel So Uncomfortable

May 5, 2026

Why Stepping Into L&D Leadership Can Feel So Uncomfortable

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why stepping into L&D leadership can feel so uncomfortable - even when you’re capable, respected, and doing strong work. If you’ve ever found yourself holding back in meetings, questioning your voice, or wondering why leadership feels harder than you expected, this episode unpacks what’s really happening beneath the discomfort, why identity often lags behind capability, and what leadership growth actually asks of you.

Episode thumbnail for Why Your Message Isn’t Landing (Even When You’re Being Clear)

May 4, 2026

Why Your Message Isn’t Landing (Even When You’re Being Clear)

In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why being clear in your own mind doesn’t always mean your message lands in the room. If you’ve ever left a meeting feeling like your point got lost, this episode breaks down what leaders are actually listening for, why over-explaining can weaken your impact, and how small shifts in structure can change how your thinking is received.

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What is Lead for Performance?

Welcome to L&D Leadership Edge - the podcast for ambitious L&D professionals who want to step into leadership.

Breaking into leadership takes more than being great at design, facilitation, or delivery. It takes visibility, business acumen, stakeholder alignment, and the confidence to show up as a partner to the business.

That’s where L&D Leadership Edge comes in.

Hosted by Sheree Comninellis — L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor to future L&D leaders — this podcast gives you the clarity and practical moves to grow from doing the work to leading the function.

Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ Real-world insights on the dynamics you need to understand before landing your first leadership role ✅ Executive voices sharing their journeys into L&D leadership ✅ Practical steps to help you shift from execution to strategy with confidence

🎧 Subscribe now and start your journey into L&D leadership.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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