24. 5 Leadership Behaviors That Changed My Career

In this solo episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay reflects on five leaders who fundamentally changed the trajectory of her life and career by believing in her before she fully believed in herself.From her early days in advertising to her transition into coaching and leadership development, Lindsay shares the moments, conversations, and leadership behaviors that shaped how she leads today.This episode is both deeply personal and highly practical, unpacking what great leadership actually looks like in action:Sponsorship over surface-level mentorshipCreating psychological safetyChampioning the whole personSpeaking possibility into othersHelping people step into rooms before they feel fully readyThrough stories about 5 leaders who impacted her career, Lindsay explores how belief can change someone’s trajectory and how leaders have the opportunity to create those moments every single day.If you’ve ever wondered what truly impactful leadership looks like, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the smallest moments of belief become the biggest turning points.Why the best leaders don’t just mentor, they sponsorThe difference between giving advice and creating accessHow Jessica Henrichs helped Lindsay see her own leadership potentialWhy speaking your ambitions out loud can change your lifeRonnie Dickerson Stewart’s role in Lindsay becoming a coachThe power of sharing your goals with the right peopleHow Amy Cheronis helped Lindsay launch her coaching careerWhy leaders should create environments where people feel safe asking before they’re readyChris Loeffler’s approach to people-first leadershipWhy some performance problems are actually role-fit problemsJoan Vivaldelli’s role in Lindsay becoming a leadership facilitatorWhy confidence comes after action, not beforeThe importance of believing in others before they fully believe in themselvesAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth