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Lead with Levity
Feeling the pressure? This podcast will equip you with the tools you and your team need to rise above it. If you want to create the kind of work environment that your team can get excited about, where people feel valued and connected, then this is the show for you. Tune into interviews with bestselling authors, executive coaches, consultants, and managers in a league of their own. Extending research to the workplace, Dr. Heather Walker sheds light on the power of levity at work. "Join me in my journey to find workplace solutions that improve work climate, the culture, and that support a positive employee experience. I talk to leaders across industries to find out what they do to improve their work environment through levity, better management, and survey insights."https://www.leadwithlevity.com
Episodes
170 episodes
Is Your Online Presence Helping or Hurting Your Career How to Show Up Strong in a Hybrid World
Ever wonder if the way you're showing up online is truly reflecting your strengths, or secretly holding you back? In today's hybrid workplace, first impressions are made digitally – through LinkedIn headlines, Zoom profiles, and even email sign...
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Episode 170
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12:00
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Best kept secret? Why that’s not a compliment
What would happen if your name came up in a budget meeting tomorrow? Would they fight to keep you or quietly move on? In this episode, Dr. Heather Walker asks the tough question every professional should be prepared to a...
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Episode 169
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16:58
Online Impressions Count Ways to Stand Out on LinkedIn
Ever feel like your hard work is hiding in plain sight? You're delivering great results, but somehow, you're still not getting the recognition or opportunities you deserve? In this candid episode, Dr. Heather Walker shares her p...
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Episode 168
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18:09
Navigating Layoffs: 10 Challenges and 10 Hidden Opportunities
Layoffs are tough whether you’ve been personally affected or you’re supporting someone going through it. In this episode of Lead with Levity, we unpack the 10 most common challenges people face after a layoff and 10 hidden opportunities. You'll...
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Episode 167
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58:09
Facing Layoff Anxiety
Layoff anxiety is real and so very common right now. In this episode of the Lead with Levity Podcast, Dr. Heather Walker offers grounded guidance for professionals who are still employed but feeling the pressure of uncertainty. If y...
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Episode 166
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29:48
Pet to Threat + How to Build Power (without losing people)
Ever felt like the more you grow, the more people pull away? Like your rise somehow makes you “too much”? In this final episode of our 4-part series on building the support you deserve, Dr. Heather Walker breaks down the “Pet to Thr...
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Episode 165
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23:11
Playing the Game Before It Plays You Mastering Behind-the-Scenes Influence
Have you ever walked into a meeting fully prepared, only to realize the decision was already made without you? You're not alone. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the hidden dynamics of workplace power p...
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Episode 164
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26:19
The BIKE Framework: Redefining Leadership with Self-Kindness and Creativity
What if leadership wasn’t about your title, but about the energy you bring into every room? In this episode, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with Tonya Kay Herb -- CEO, coach, and founder of Outspoken - to explore how redefining leadership starts ...
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Season 1
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Episode 163
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27:05
5 Types of People You Want in Your Corner at Work
Ever feel like you're doing everything right at work but still not getting the recognition, resources, or results you deserve? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy.In this powerful kickoff to a 4-part series, Dr. Heather Walker breaks d...
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Episode 162
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39:28
From Bias to Breakthrough: What Happens When We Actually Get Honest at Work
What if the biggest barrier to inclusion isn’t policy—but pride?In this episode, Justin Jones-Fosu, CEO of Work Meaningful and author of “I Respectfully Disagree,” joins me for a brutally honest, career-shifting conversation on w...
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Episode 161
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37:29
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Drop the spatula: You’re the chef, not the line cook
Ever find yourself buried in work that technically isn’t even your job anymore? You know you should delegate, but somehow, it feels easier (or safer) to just do it yourself. Sound familiar?In this episode, we’re flippin...
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Episode 160
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31:07
Comedy, Confidence & the Power of Trying Something New
What if the thing that brings you joy… is the thing you’re most afraid to try?In this special International Humor Month episode of the Lead with Levity Podcast, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with UK-based comedian Stea to talk ab...
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Episode 159
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10:23
Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Insider Secrets from a Fortune 500 Recruiter
If you've ever played it safe during a job offer—or stayed silent when you knew you deserved more—this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Heather Walker sits down with salary negotiation expert John Gates, founder of Salary Coach, to re...
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Episode 158
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37:53
Do you know how to build a high performing team?
What makes a high-performance team actually work? In this episode, Dr. Walker sits down with INSEAD professor and leadership expert Henrik Bresman, co-author of X-Teams and co-founder of xLEAD. Henrik shares what elite organiz...
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Episode 157
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29:33
Greg survived war zones–but Corporate America broke him
Greg did everything right—or so he thought. After serving his country with honor, he returned home, took an entry-level job, and spent five years quietly showing up, working hard, and checking all the boxes. But no one was checking for him....
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Episode 156
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35:24
The high achiever’s trap: Why you're pushing harder but feeling worse
In the latest episode of the Lead with Levity podcast, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with Dr. Jenny Powers, a chemical engineer turned author, to discuss the pressures of high achievement and how to find true balance in life.T...
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Episode 155
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38:15
Stop Wasting Time: 6 Meeting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Meetings can be a productivity killer when poorly managed. Many professionals, like Jordan, find themselves stuck in unnecessary, unproductive discussions that drain time and energy. Common meeting mistakes include domination by one speaker, la...
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Episode 154
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24:05
Leadership lessons from scaling the Art of Shaving
In the latest episode of the Lead with Levity podcast, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with Eric Malka, the visionary co-founder of The Art of Shaving, to explore his remarkable path from humble beginnings to building a multimillion-dolla...
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Episode 153
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38:44
How do I show up for my team when I’m struggling too?
Let’s be real—the world feels like a lot right now. Between global crises, political tension, and personal stress, it’s hard enough to stay focused, let alone lead a team. If you’re feeling the weight of it all, you’re not alone.In t...
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Episode 152
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29:19
I didn’t get the promotion. What gives?
"I didn't get the promotion. What gives?”Amanda did everything right—at least, that’s what she thought.She worked hard, followed the advice she was given, and waited for her moment… but when promotion time came around, she w...
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Episode 151
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25:22
Do you feel safe enough to play at work?
Do you feel safe enough to play at work?What if the secret to better leadership, breakthrough ideas, and stress-free decision-making was as simple as playing?In this episode of Lead with Levity, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with h...
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Episode 150
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31:42
Who’s Really to Blame?
In this episode of the Lead with Levity podcast, we dive into the tricky dynamic between Scott, a hands-off manager, and Nora, a high-performing but overzealous team member. When ambition meets unclear direction, things can get mes...
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Episode 149
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29:26
You landed the promotion or dream job—now what?
In this episode, we get into what can happen when you step into a high-stakes leadership role that you’re qualified for but aren’t given the right support to succeed in. I’ll show you a simple strategy to map your boundaries so you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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22:59
Trust: Are you giving it too freely or not enough?
Do you trust people upfront—or do they have to earn it first? And what does that say about you as a leader?In this episode of Lead with Levity, I sit down with Charles Feltman, executive coach and bestselling author of The Thin Book of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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35:44
