Hosted by Shelley Saeger, founder of Seven Big Coaching & Consulting, Shelley on Your Shoulder is the leadership podcast that delivers practical tips, empowering affirmations, and real-world advice to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose, because leadership is a choice, and how you choose to show up matters.
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Shelley Saeger, Owner, Leadership Coach and Organization Consultant of Seven Big Coaching & Consulting
Ep. 12 - Teams #5 - Balancing Busyness with Business in Volunteer Teams
We wrap the Teams series by challenging the story that volunteer teams are too busy for the basics of good team leadership. We break down what volunteers really want from the trade-off they are making and share practical tools to build trust, motivation, and accountability without being heavy-handed. Key topics: Define and review key assumptions about volunteer teamsThe right balance between volunteer ‘busyness’ and team businessQuid pro quo of volunteering and the 4 core motivations for volu...
7 Aug 2026
Ep. 11 - Teams #4 - Elements for Team Accountability
Accountability problems rarely start with a lack of effort. More often, they show up as unclear expectations, competing priorities, and systems that make it difficult for people to follow through. In this episode, Shelley explores why accountability breaks down on teams and introduces a practical framework built on the assumption that people genuinely want to do good work. Rather than pushing people to "try harder," leaders need to create the conditions for success. The conversation focuses o...
10 Jul 2026
Ep. 10 - Teams #3 - Moving From Friction to Function
Don’t Fear the Friction — Reframe it This is the 3rd episode in our team series, and it’s focused on team friction. In this episode, Shelley and Drew explore the why, what, and how of a commonly misunderstood dynamic in team life: friction. Shelley shares how friction can be a precursor to team conflict and sometimes activates a leader’s flight, fight, or freeze response. A better approach is to reframe friction and lean in without taking over. Shelley emphasizes presence, curiosity, and earl...
5 Jun 2026
Ep. 9 - Teams #2 - Building Team Trust Through Clarity And Connection
Trust is not something teams either “have” or “don’t have.” It is something leaders and teams build intentionally through communication, consistency, and intention. In this episode of Shelley on Your Shoulder, Shelley Saeger explores how assumptions, unclear expectations, and pressure for outcomes can quietly erode trust inside a team — and how simple resets can rebuild alignment before tension turns into conflict. Through a real leadership example, Shelley walks through practical ways teams ...
14 May 2026
Ep. 8 - Introduction to Teams
What separates a group from a true team—and why does it matter for leaders? In this kickoff to our teams series, Shelley Saeger shares real-world stories that highlight the difference between loosely connected groups and high-performing teams built on shared purpose and trust. In this episode, you’ll learn: how misaligned incentives can undermine collaboration, why leaders often create friction by structuring teams incorrectly, the five essentials every effective team needs: identit...
In this episode of Shelley on Your Shoulder, host Shelley Saeger breaks down why unclear expectations quietly drain performance, create frustration, and cost organizations time and trust. As a leadership coach at Seven Big Coaching & Consulting, Shelley shares a simple, repeatable framework leaders can use to set clear, confident expectations—without sliding into micromanagement. You’ll learn how to spot misalignment early, communicate outcomes with clarity, and confirm shared understandi...
5 Feb 2026
Ep. 6 - The Power of the Pause
Ever wish you could un-send that email or take back a hasty answer in a high-stakes meeting? In this episode of Shelley on Your Shoulder, I’ll reveal a deceptively simple yet powerful leadership tool—the pause. Learn how to transform reactive moments into deliberate choices that increase clarity, composure, and confidence under pressure. Key Takeaways: Why quick reactions sabotage clarity, relationships, and outcomesHow fight-flight-freeze shows up in leadership momentsThe three-step Pa...
8 Jan 2026
Ep. 5 - Choosing To Lead
What if the most powerful tool you have as a leader isn’t a framework or a playbook—but your next choice? We unpack the mindset shift that turns overwhelm into agency by reframing leadership as a series of intentional decisions you make every day, not a title you hold. From the first “yes” to the role, to defining your values, to adapting your style without losing your integrity, we break down how to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose when the stakes are real and the variables keep ch...
4 Dec 2025
Ep. 4 - Authentic Leadership
Aligning Values with Responsibility Authentic leadership is about finding the balance between staying true to yourself and honoring the responsibilities of your role. When leaders show up authentically, they build trust, foster engagement, and reduce the risk of burnout. In this episode of Shelley on Your Shoulder, Shelley Saeger and Drew explore how authentic leadership emerges during challenging situations and offer practical guidance for developing your own authentic leadership style. Key ...
6 Nov 2025
Ep. 3 - Leadership Confidence: The Bridge Between Vision and Action
Leadership confidence is what turns vision into action. It’s the steady bridge that allows ideas to move from inspiration to execution. True confidence is more than charisma—it’s presence, resilience, and authentic self-belief that inspires others to follow willingly. Unlike arrogance, which is rooted in ego, real confidence is grounded in self-awareness and experience. This creates the magnetic pull that transforms skeptics into supporters and empowers teams to go further. Key takeaways from...
2 Oct 2025
Ep. 2 - Clarity to Lead
The Power of Clarity in Leadership Clarity is the foundation of exceptional leadership, yet it’s one of the most overlooked skills in today’s fast-paced workplaces. Too often, leaders and teams get lost in assumptions, personal stories, and the busyness of daily tasks—leading to confusion, wasted time, and unnecessary frustration. In this episode of Shelley on Your Shoulder, Shelley Saeger explores how clear communication not only prevents misunderstandings but also empowers teams to succeed....
22 Aug 2025
Ep. 1 - Welcome to Shelley on Your Shoulder
Shelley Saeger introduces her new leadership podcast designed to help leaders navigate challenges with practical advice and real-world wisdom. She shares her journey from aspiring journalist to leadership coach and consultant, revealing how her passion for helping others find their voice has shaped her career and approach. • Started with dreams of being a National Geographic journalist before discovering her passion for teaching and helping others succeed • Worked in corporate learning and d...
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