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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 35 MIN

Why Bad Leadership Destroys Mental Health: Mastering the Art of Delegation

from The Climb: Leadership Development and Confident Leader Podcast · host Rahul Karan Sharma | Confident Leadership

Master Leadership Delegation and Facilitation Skills. Rahul Karan Sharma and Therese Miclot (co-author of The Facilitation Advantage) reveal how to save 6 hours a week and boost team engagement.Ranked in the Global Top 1.5%, The Climb: Leadership Development and Confident Leader podcast explores Organizational Psychology and high-impact coaching. Today, Therese Miclot joins us to dismantle the "Do-It-All" trap. We discuss the 30-Day Delegation Club, the profound impact of leadership on Mental Health, and why technologists must shift their mindset from "Technical Expert" to "Influential Facilitator."The CLIMB™ Framework InsightThis episode highlights L – Leveraging Your Strengths and M – Magnify Your Impact:L – Leveraging Your Strengths: Delegation isn't just about offloading work; it's about leveraging the unique strengths of your team. Therese explains how to move from a "control" mindset to a "development" mindset.M – Magnify Your Impact: Facilitation is the key to magnifying influence. By asking curious questions and creating a supportive environment, you move from an individual contributor to a leader who scales results.Key Insights for Aspiring Leaders01:55 – The personal motivation behind ending "Bad Leadership."10:11 – Why new leaders struggle with Leadership Delegation.14:04 – Inside the 30-Day Delegation Club: Saving 6 hours a week.20:07 – Mindset Shifts for technologists and technical experts.24:49 – Mastering Facilitation Skills for effective communication.ABOUT THE GUEST: THERESE MICLOTTherese Miclot is a premier leadership consultant and the co-author of The Facilitation Advantage. With a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, she has spent over 20 years helping organizations bridge the gap between technical expertise and executive influence. Therese is the creator of the 30-Day Delegation Club, a program designed to help leaders reclaim 6 hours of their week through actionable delegation strategies. Her approach combines deep psychological insights with simple, measurable solutions for modern leadership challenges.🌐 Learn more: theresemiclot.comABOUT YOUR HOST: RAHUL KARAN SHARMA Rahul Karan Sharma | Forbes Coaches Council Global Leadership Expert and Staffing Industry SpecialistRahul solves the "Accidental Manager" crisis. Using his proprietary CLIMB Framework™, he transforms technical experts into executive-ready leaders. Ranked in the Global Top 1.5% of Podcasters, Rahul bridges the gap between Northern Virginia’s business ecosystem and international leadership standards. As a prominent member of the Loudoun County and Greater Reston Chambers of Commerce, Rahul is the definitive advisor for firms from Ashburn to Arlington seeking Strategic Acceleration.🚀Audit Your Leadership: [⁠https://climb-leadership-audit.scoreapp.com/⁠] 📖 Get your copy of "Be Action Oriented": [⁠https://www.habits4miracles.com/jumpstart⁠]🌐Official Website: ⁠www.rahulkaransharma.com⁠📈Connect: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkaransharma/⁠🎙️ Search 'The CLIMB Rahul Karan Sharma' on Spotify & Apple#theclimbpodcast #executivepresence #staffingindustry #dcleaders #rahulkaransharma #confidentleader #leadershipdevelopment #nextgenleaders

Master Leadership Delegation and Facilitation Skills. Rahul Karan Sharma and Therese Miclot (co-author of The Facilitation Advantage) reveal how to save 6 hours a week and boost team engagement.Ranked in the Global Top 1.5%, The Climb: Leadership Development and Confident Leader podcast explores Organizational Psychology and high-impact coaching. Today, Therese Miclot joins us to dismantle the "Do-It-All" trap. We discuss the 30-Day Delegation Club, the profound impact of leadership on Mental Health, and why technologists must shift their mindset from "Technical Expert" to "Influential Facilitator."The CLIMB™ Framework InsightThis episode highlights L – Leveraging Your Strengths and M – Magnify Your Impact:L – Leveraging Your Strengths: Delegation isn't just about offloading work; it's about leveraging the unique strengths of your team. Therese explains how to move from a "control" mindset to a "development" mindset.M – Magnify Your Impact: Facilitation is the key to magnifying influence. By asking curious questions and creating a supportive environment, you move from an individual contributor to a leader who scales results.Key Insights for Aspiring Leaders01:55 – The personal motivation behind ending "Bad Leadership."10:11 – Why new leaders struggle with Leadership Delegation.14:04 – Inside the 30-Day Delegation Club: Saving 6 hours a week.20:07 – Mindset Shifts for technologists and technical experts.24:49 – Mastering Facilitation Skills for effective communication.ABOUT THE GUEST: THERESE MICLOTTherese Miclot is a premier leadership consultant and the co-author of The Facilitation Advantage. With a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, she has spent over 20 years helping organizations bridge the gap between technical expertise and executive influence. Therese is the creator of the 30-Day Delegation Club, a program designed to help leaders reclaim 6 hours of their week through actionable delegation strategies. Her approach combines deep psychological insights with simple, measurable solutions for modern leadership challenges.🌐 Learn more: theresemiclot.comABOUT YOUR HOST: RAHUL KARAN SHARMA Rahul Karan Sharma | Forbes Coaches Council Global Leadership Expert and Staffing Industry SpecialistRahul solves the "Accidental Manager" crisis. Using his proprietary CLIMB Framework™, he transforms technical experts into executive-ready leaders. Ranked in the Global Top 1.5% of Podcasters, Rahul bridges the gap between Northern Virginia’s business ecosystem and international leadership standards. As a prominent member of the Loudoun County and Greater Reston Chambers of Commerce, Rahul is the definitive advisor for firms from Ashburn to Arlington seeking Strategic Acceleration.🚀Audit Your Leadership: [⁠https://climb-leadership-audit.scoreapp.com/⁠] 📖 Get your copy of "Be Action Oriented": [⁠https://www.habits4miracles.com/jumpstart⁠]🌐Official Website: ⁠www.rahulkaransharma.com⁠📈Connect: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkaransharma/⁠🎙️ Search 'The CLIMB Rahul Karan Sharma' on Spotify & Apple#theclimbpodcast #executivepresence #staffingindustry #dcleaders #rahulkaransharma #confidentleader #leadershipdevelopment #nextgenleaders

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