Welcome to the ”Lead Well!” podcast, a unique exploration into Health-Promoting Leadership, leading with mental fitness at its core. Discover how to excel in leading yourself and others through a blend of mental and, physical fitness, purpose, and psychological safety. Drawing from an eclectic background in corporate leadership, innovative coaching methods, naturopathy, and animal care, we’ll share practical insights for leaders (with animal inspired lessons) to foster healthier, more productive environments. Join us on this journey of transformational leadership!
Ep 142 Getting Older: When “Someday” Becomes “No Longer”
What happens when something you’ve always imagined doing “someday” becomes something you can no longer do?
Since turning 60, I’ve been noticing how getting older changes my view of the future. Some opportunities are closing, and some goodbyes carry more weight. At the same time, I’m learning to become a dog trainer, returning to the piano after about 40 years, and spending time with kittens at an animal shelter.
In this personal episode, I reflect on aging, relationships, loss, and the possibilities that remain. I also explore a question that matters at any age: Is something truly no longer possible, or have we simply assumed it is?
We can acknowledge what we miss and still give attention to what we want to learn, experience, or begin.
What is one meaningful “not yet” in your life?
29 Sept 2026
Ep 141 When Fear Masks Your Talent
What happens to your judgment when you feel you have to prove that you belong in the room?
Consultant and author Alan Weiss joins me to discuss self-worth, confidence, and leadership under pressure. He shares the story of a decisive meeting with a CEO and explains why he believes fear, stress, and guilt can mask our talent. We also explore how to recover from setbacks, whose feedback to trust, and what accountability looks like when a leader has limited authority. I ask him about the cost of unpopular decisions, and what to do when pressure makes your mind go blank.
Alan’s forthcoming book is The Courage of Your Talent. Learn more at https://alanweiss.com/
22 Sept 2026
Do I Want This, or Am I Afraid of Missing Out?
Fear of missing out doesn’t always mean wanting something you’ve never considered. Sometimes, someone else’s decision makes what you’re already doing feel like it isn’t enough.
When a friend started studying psychology, I immediately began looking for a degree program myself. I was already learning about psychology through reading and training, but suddenly I wanted the qualification too. A closed enrollment window gave me time to remember something I had wanted for much longer.
In this episode of Lead Well! Yourself and Others, I explore FOMO, social comparison, and the pressure to keep achieving, even when part of you is content with where you are. I draw on Deci and Ryan’s self-determination theory to look at how genuine interest and internal pressure can influence the same decision.
We’ll also look at what social media adds to that pressure, how to notice what your inner voice is saying, and what you can do when something matters to you but time or money is limited.
A personal reflection on choosing what matters to you when there will always be more you could do.
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