Balanced Self

In this episode of Balanced Self, host Barbara Fitch sits down with executive coach Trish Jordan to explore how self-awareness, coaching, and leadership assessments can bridge today’s leadership gap. Together, they unpack why leaders struggle to connect across generations and how intentional reflection and development tools can unlock stronger, more authentic leadership. From personal stories to practical strategies, this conversation offers valuable insights for anyone looking to grow as a leader in a rapidly evolving workplace.

In this episode of Balanced Self, host Barbara Fitch is joined by executive coach Debby Neely to discuss how Millennials are fast-tracking into leadership roles without following traditional career paths. They explore how values-driven leadership, adaptability, and a focus on collaboration are reshaping the workplace. Debby shares insights on how Millennial leaders are challenging old norms and bringing fresh perspectives to organizational growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leading with authenticity, agility, and purpose in today’s evolving world.

In this episode of Balanced Self, host Barbara Fitch welcomes executive leadership coach Yossi Kossowsky for a compelling conversation on how the evolving hybrid workplace is transforming organizational culture and employee engagement. Together, they dive into what it means to lead with intention in a blended work environment, how to maintain authentic connection across teams, and why adaptability is key to both personal and professional growth. Whether you're a leader or team member navigating this new normal, this episode offers practical tools and thought-provoking insights to help you thrive.

In this insightful episode, hosts Jorge Luthe and Barbara Fitch dive into the unintended consequences of change management and how it can contribute to change fatigue within organizations. They explore why constant shifts in strategy, processes, and expectations can overwhelm employees, reducing engagement and productivity. Together, they discuss practical solutions for leaders to balance transformation efforts while maintaining workforce morale. Tune in for expert insights and actionable strategies to navigate change effectively without burnout.

In this episode of Balanced Self , we explore how leaders can foster trust to create stability, inspire collaboration, and maintain morale when facing uncertainty and rapid change.

Dr. Steve Gladis, a leadership expert and executive coach, joins host Barbara Fitch to share practical insights and strategies. They discuss the role of trust in navigating change, the importance of clear communication, and how leaders can empower their teams to embrace new challenges with confidence.

In this episode, executive leadership coach Tim Smith joins host Barbara Fitch to discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into the workplace. Together, they explore how to build trust in AI systems by addressing employee concerns, fostering transparency, and ensuring ethical implementation. Tune in to learn practical strategies for leadership to promote confidence in AI, encourage team buy-in, and harness the full potential of these transformative technologies.

Join executive leadership coach JoAnn Auger and host Barbara Fitch as they discuss how organizations can successfully integrate AI technologies to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and empower teams. This conversation explores the importance of aligning AI adoption with company values, addressing employee concerns, and fostering a culture of adaptability. Gain actionable insights on balancing innovation with ethical considerations, creating training programs for workforce upskilling, and leveraging AI as a tool for driving strategic growth.

In this episode of Balanced Self, host Barbara Fitch welcomes guest Kim Schenk to discuss practical strategies for managing workplace stress and improving time management. Together, they’ll explore insights on fostering a healthier, more balanced work environment.

In this episode of Balanced Self, executive leadership coach Jason Schrueder focus on understanding the balance between how we allocate our time and where we focus our attention. Further emphasizing the importance of not just scheduling tasks but also being mindful of how distractions, focus, and cognitive load influence productivity and effectiveness.

In this episode of Balanced Self, guest Tim Smith and host Barbara Fitch explore the crucial role of self-awareness in leadership effectiveness and how self-awareness enables leaders to understand their strengths and weaknesses, recognize how their behavior impacts others, and align their actions with their values and goals.

In this episode of Balanced Self. Yosi Kossowsky examine how self-aware leaders can recognize and manage their emotions, preventing negative reactions that could affect team morale and decision-making and how leaders can enhance their ability to lead effectively, inspire their teams, and drive organizational success.

In this episode of Balanced Self, host Barbara Fitch explores how to effectively manage generational gaps in leadership positions by fostering an inclusive work culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

In this episode of Balance Self, guest Leslie Andrus and host Barbara Fitch examine how leaders can effectively communicate in changing work environments and how they are accepting and understanding adapting when leading in hybrid, virtual and in person workspaces.

In today's episode guest Russ Cronberg and host Barbara Fitch examine what work life balance means to business leaders, and why it is important to recruit and retain high performing teams and leave space for work life balance.

In this episode of Balanced Self Dr. Michelle Prosser and host Barbara Fitch discuss how Generation Z has impacted the workplace and how they demonstrate their commitment to societal changes and challenges

In this episode of Balanced Self, guest Dr. Ana Melikian and host Barbara Fitch discuss how to be impactful without burnout in your personal and professional lives, the difference between burnout and stress and what to do when you are in prolonged state of stress and burnout.

In this episode of Balanced Self, executive leadership coach Tim Smith and host Barbara Fitch discuss the pros and cons of change and why trust and preparation are important when change is unavoidable.

In this episode of Balanced Self, guest Vicki Galindo and host Barbara Fitch discuss the importance of building and maintaining a culture of trust as it relates to today's workplace, and offer some ways leaders can instill continuity and trust for future cultures.

In this episode of Balanced Self, Miriam Friedel and Barbara Fitch discuss the importance of giving and receiving constructive feedback and how to be consistent in observing behaviors and redirect negative behavior.

In this episode of Balanced Self, executive leadership coach Trish Jordan and Barbara Fitch discuss the leadership styles of bosses, understanding specific issues with your leadership style and implementing changes to be a better leader to grow your team.

In this episode of Balanced Self, millennial coach Ariel Bredder and host Barbara Fitch discuss the ongoing challenges of transitioning form remote to in person work and how to navigate that change, the psychological effects of transition, setting goals to remain motivated and productive during transition and strategies that will help you remain reach your goals in both remote and in-person workspaces.

In this episode of Balanced Self, executive leadership coach and author Bruna de Palo and host Barbara Fitch discuss common signs that identify when it's time to consider a career change and examine how to prepare and use transferable skills that can leader to potential new career path.

In this episode of Balanced Self, host Barbara Fitch discuss some highlights from our May and June podcasts.

In this episode, guest Donell Woodson and host Barbara Fitch examine different aspects of emotional intelligence in the hybrid work environment and how it has catapulted new work norms and behaviors the post pandemic work space.

In this episode of Balanced Self, executive leadership coach Chris Heinz and host Barbara Fitch, discussed how to establish an open and respectful communication culture within the hybrid workplace and what psychological safety means in the hybrid workplace.

In this episode of Balanced Self, executive leadership coach Joellen Wilkins and host Barbara Fitch discuss the Foursight assessment and how it improves company performance and productivity while supporting talent retention.

In this episode, community leader and local business owner, Sarad Davenport and host Barbara Fitch discuss the different aspects of learning and development benefit leaders in attracting and retaining talent with organizations.

In this episode of Balanced Self,  executive leadership coach Bob Kolodinsky and host Barbara Fitch discuss how leaders can provide resources that will keep employees engaged and why maintaining core values and trust are a crucial component to a healthy and engaging workplace.  

In this episode, Sr. Talent Development and Leadership Consultant and author Kevin Fuselier and host Barbara Fitch discuss how to retain and attract talent,  and why it is important that leaders create a strong and healthy workplace that appeals to top talent.

Emotional intelligence is more important to one's success as a leader than IQ or technical skill. In today’s episode, President and CEO of MSBCoach Michelle Braden and Barbara Fitch discuss how to incorporate AI into EQ healthy workplace and how leaders can use enchance the workplace through a balance of both.

Sustaining brand integrity within our organizations  is key in pursuing AI trust.  In this episode, executive coach and author JoAnn Auger and Barbara Fitch discuss how trust is important in AI and how leaders can persuade teams to trust AI.   

Artificial Intelligence is a technology that is changing every walk of life. It is a extensive tool that allows people to rethink how we incorporate information, evaluate data, and use the ensuing insights to improve decision making. In this episode, executive leadership coach Tim Smith and Barbara Fitch discuss the pros and cons leaders are facing in AI new next normal workplace.

Leaders influence their teams according to their organizations needs.   When employees know that leaders  listen intently, it has a very positive impact on the work environments and creates a space for learnability.  In today's episode we are joined by best selling author and leadership coach Kelvin Redd and MSBCoach's Barbara Fitch where they will discuss how leaders can create a positive and meaningful learning environment.   

Influence leaders encourage and support feedback of all types and know their role is to offer inspiration and creativity and therefore do not lead their teams from a position of authority or title. In today's episode, CEO of Richmond International Airport Perry Miller and Barbara Fitch discuss the differences between influence and inspiration vs. title and authority. 

Expanding diversity in the workplace boosts imagination and innovation. Teams that see the same thing in unique ways are more likely to have better viewpoints. In this episode, executive coach and author Debby Neely and host Barbara Fitch will discuss how DEI have affected the post-pandemic workplace and talk about strategies organizations are adopting to increase inclusion.

In this episode of Balanced Self, bestselling author Tia Graham and host Barbara Fitch discuss how organizations have applied unsaid norms, values, and behaviors in our organizational cultures and how teams interact and communicate in the "next normal" .     

Organizations has been seizing the moment to transform our new normal workplaces and reinvent virtual and hybrid environments.  In today's episode, Dave LaRochelle and President and CEO of MSBCoach Michelle Braden will discuss what behaviors have changed and how leaders are re-designing the post-pandemic workplace.   

When coping with a crisis of the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, leaders have easily fallen into the snares of waiting for the situation to clarify how to lead. It’s easy to understand why so many have missed the opportunities for open and honest communication.  In this episode, guests Bruna de Palo and President and CEO of MSBCoach Michelle Braden will define pandemic hangover and its effects on leadership.

Setting boundaries for yourself is essential to self-care.  In this episode, Joe Hughes and CEO and President of MSBCoach, Michelle Braden discuss how boundaries help us examine our behavior and create a healthy structure in our personal and professional lives.

The human side of leadership is fundamental in working through deeper levels of self-awareness and developing compassion and empathy when leading our teams. In this episode, Kim Tully and President and CEO of MSBCoach Michelle Braden discuss how to lead with compassion and empathy while still developing and maintaining a successful work environment.

The economic shock delivered by the global pandemic set many organizations on a road to unexpected change. With this change, leaders were faced with managing existing relationship strategies and build and maintain new relationships within their organizations. In this episode Bill Cooper and President/ CEO of MSBCoach Michelle Braden discuss post pandemic relationship management and how leaders are maintaining in the new normal.

As we enter the post-pandemic workplace a hybrid workplace has become the new normal.  In this episode, CEO of Investors Observer, Tim O'Donnell, will share leadership strategies he has used in this post-pandemic environment.  Tim will also explore both pros and cons leaders are facing in this post-pandemic.

Dealing with others across diverse lines often triggers powerful responses that require emotional intelligence and empathy. In this episode, Michelle Braden and Crystal Napier discuss ways leaders use emotional intelligence and empathy to make a difference in diverse workplace environments.

Diversity mentoring is a developmental process of open dialogue that aims to accomplish both individual and organizational change through mutual understanding and suspending judgment within a relationship of shared learning.  In this episode,  Michelle Braden and Barbara Fitch will discuss how mentorship programs can make a difference in your organization and how MSBCoach can help you achieve your leadership goals 

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In this episode, Michelle Braden and Barbara Fitch discuss the importance of recruiting for racial diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Listen for tips on how diversity recruiting contributes to better overall performance within our organizations and how to have proactive conversations when hiring candidates using a process that is free from biases. 

This podcast explores different aspects of the life balance we are in search of - both personally and professionally.