You’re Changing Lives Without Even Knowing It | Life Lesson Quotes — Therese Miclot | Ep 197

In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sit down with Therese Miclot, a leadership development consultant and executive coach, for an uplifting conversation about the everyday impact of strong, compassionate leadership. Therese shares her favorite quote, “Better leaders impact real lives,” and the deeply personal story behind it—her mother’s struggles with poor management after the unexpected loss of Therese's father. This commitment to helping others experience better leadership propelled Therese into her vocation of empowering technical leaders to grow beyond their roles as “super doers” into inspiring guides for their teams. We explore practical ways anyone—regardless of title—can change lives, often without even realizing it. Therese’s reflections on deep listening, developing true presence, and shifting our mindset offer actionable wisdom for anyone seeking to lead and connect more meaningfully. Whether you're managing a team or simply wanting to make a better impact on those around you, Therese's insights will inspire you to see leadership as an everyday practice that truly shapes lives beyond the workplace.Connect With Therese MiclotLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresemiclot/If Relatable Wisdom speaks to you—if a quote shared makes you pause, smile, or see things differently—consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a minute, leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday voices and the wisdom they carry. Your support means the world.Every episode has more to it than what you hear. Join the Relatable Wisdom newsletter to get thoughtful reflections, behind-the-scenes extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a calm space to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://relatablewisdom.com/joinIf the quotes and stories you hear here offer you comfort, clarity, or connection, you can help support the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every small contribution helps keep these everyday voices and shared wisdom going strong.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on Relatable Wisdom? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/relatablewisdomChapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:34 Therese’s Leadership Journey00:52 Sharing a Personal Tragedy01:49 How Bad Leadership Impacts Home02:04 Defining Life-Changing Leadership02:45 Discovering Leadership’s Skillset03:43 Leadership Beyond the Workplace04:08 What It Means to Change Lives05:14 Is Therese a Leader?06:07 Leaders Affect Lives—For Better Or Worse07:00 Realizing Unexpected Impact08:08 The Ripple Effect of Leadership09:06 Leaders Who Inspire From Afar10:14 Recognizing Our Influence11:28 Finding Motivation Beyond Ourselves12:05 Seeing Ourselves as Others Do12:31 The Importance of Listening13:12 Building the Skill of Deep Listening14:22 Listening to Understand, Not Respond15:15 How Listening Makes Others Feel16:05 Reflecting on True Listening16:27 The Power of Genuine Presence17:27 What Sets Memorable Leaders Apart17:43 Shifting From Managing to Changing Lives18:29 The Mindset Shift of Great Leaders19:52 Closing Thoughts and Connection20:09 Where To Find Therese20:46 Outro and Next Steps