The Leadership Gap

Dec 20 2021 15 ep. 27 mins 35

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Hi, we’re Laura and Jonathan, unorthodox leadership coaches and co-founders of Level 7 Leadership.

We are so so so bored with the same old conversations about what it takes to be a great leader. Those conversations have gotten us to where we are, but won’t take us to where we need to go.

That’s why we’re part of a movement committed to facilitating the emergence of a new kind of leader: one that is aware, embodied, fearless, connected and energized in their mission to build a world that works for everyone.

And that’s exactly what we’re diving deep into on this podcast. Join us as we explore two riddles we’re absolutely obsessed with: “what the HECK is leadership?” and “what does it take to BE a highly effective leader?” - in our attempts to revisit and answer those questions, we will detail tools, tips and topics all in the name of bridging The Leadership Gap.

This is not just another leadership podcast.

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Ep 14: EQ Part 4: 3 Areas of Communication Mastery

Dec 20 2021 28 mins

It's impossible to "regulate" others' emotions but it is possible to influence them with the right knowledge, skillsets and attitudes. And the ones that will save the day are all around communication. This is part 3 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: other management. In this episode, we cover: - The 3 areas of communication - Why each area of communication is import

Ep 13: EQ Part 3: Deep Listening

Nov 23 2021 41 mins

Managing your own emotions is one thing, but managing others' emotions is a whole different ball game. To do that, leaders need to develop empathy. And to develop empathy, leaders need to develop an ability to listen deeply. This is part 3 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: social awareness. In this episode, we cover: - What it means to "listen deeply" - The three le

Ep 12: Creating Lasting Behaviour Change (In Yourself AND Others)

Oct 25 2021 40 mins

In this episode, Jonathan interviews Dr. Marcia Reynolds, a world-renowned expert on how leaders inspire change through conversations. She has spoken at conferences and taught workshops in 41 countries on leadership and transformational coaching. Her books include Wander Woman; Outsmart Your Brain; The Discomfort Zone; and her latest, Coach the Person, Not the Problem.

Ep 11: EQ Part 2: Self-Regulation

Sep 09 2021 33 mins

Many of us tend to see emotions as things "getting in the way", however they are core and central to being a human being. So instead of trying to push emotions away or "deal with them" as quickly as possible, it's critical to know how to self-regulate. This is part 2 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: emotional self-regulation. In this episode, we cover: - What self-

Ep 10: EQ Part 1: Self-Awareness

Aug 10 2021 27 mins

Did you know there are two kinds of self-awareness? You're probably familiar with the kind of self-awareness that has you identify your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes. There is also a 2nd kind of self-awareness that often goes ignored. This other kind of self-awareness has you experience the nuances of your body so that you can react in situations more skillfully - a

Ep 9: The Hour of Power

Jul 15 2021 32 mins

We've been thinking a lot about habits lately. One of the most important areas of our lives to focus on creating highly intentional, healthy habits is in the morning. This is an easy--and critical--way to set yourself up for success for the rest of the day. In this episode, we cover: - Why intentional morning rituals are so important - Morning rituals of some of the most famous peo

Ep 8: How To Be a Friend and Be a Boss at the Same Time

Jun 22 2021 30 mins

Being a great boss is both an art and a science. How do you stay relatable while being firm with boundaries? How do you remain loyal to your people while remaining loyal to the organization's goals and objectives? How do you take charge and allow others to step up? In this episode, we cover: - What it takes to be a great, relatable boss - How to have a conversation to set boundarie

Ep 7: How to Solicit and Integrate (The Right) Feedback

May 25 2021 23 mins

As leaders, it's important to consistently get feedback about how we're performing. Sometimes it can be difficult to hear more "critical feedback". To boot, sometimes the feedback you get isn't really that relevant. So how do you know what to integrate and what to ignore? In this episode, we cover: - 3 questions to validate and clarify feedback - Tips to make sure your own feedback

Ep 6: How to Keep Your S*** Together In Difficult Situations

Apr 26 2021 25 mins

We all hit rough patches from time to time. And we all have experiences where, in different situations, we manage ourselves better than in others. So, is there a way one can get better and more consistent at "keeping it together" despite the circumstances? Believe it or not, there is! In this episode, we cover: - What exactly resilience is - The common thread in EVERY difficult sit

Ep 5: Our favourite hack for shifting our perspective

Apr 03 2021 26 mins

Seeing a situation from another point of view is both immensely beneficial and (sometimes) incredibly hard. That's why we've come up with this hack to guarantee to shift your perspective when things get sticky. In this episode, we cover: - The benefits of perspective-shifting in business and in life - The costs of holding onto a fixed perspective - The sneaky reason why it's