Episodes
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How Leaders Can Reduce Workplace Stress and Create More Joy with Amy Leneker
What if reducing workplace stress isn't about teaching employees to be more resilient, manage their stress better, or practice more self-care but about changing the workplace conditions that create unnecessary stress in the first place? In this episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we welcome…
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What Is Enough? Rethinking Success, Leading Change, and Taking Action
What is enough - and how do you know when you’ve reached it? In this Spark episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, cohost Kristal Roberts explores how defining “enough” can help us rethink success, clarify what really matters, and take meaningful action toward change. In a world that constantly...
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Coaches Corner: Leading Organizational Change, How to Sustain Momentum When Change Takes Time
Leading organizational change takes more than a great plan. Successful, long-term change requires sustained leadership, employee engagement, resilience, and the ability to maintain momentum when progress is slow or unexpected challenges knock the work off track. In this Coaches Corner episode of...
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“Lead the Change”: Stay the Course or Catch a New Wave?...Gems Inspired By Jack Schlosser
As leaders, we face decisions that can shape our careers, teams, and organizations. Do we stay the course, make a change, or catch a new wave of opportunity? In this Gems episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, inspired by our conversation with our friend, leader, coach, and writer, Jack…
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Leadership, Career Change & Resilience: Navigating the Waves of Work and Life with Jack Schlosser
How do you know when to stay the course, make a career change, or take a new direction when the future is uncertain? In this episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, Kristal Roberts and Tricia Rhine welcome back Jack Schlosser - executive coach, leadership advisor, speaker, author, and lifelong...
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How to Get Unstuck in the Messy Middle: 6 Practical Ways to Lead Change
Change rarely happens in a straight line. Whether you’re leading organizational change, navigating a personal transition, or simply trying to figure out what comes next, there’s often a point where forward movement feels difficult. You know something needs to change but you’re not quite sure what...
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From Hope to Action: Leading Change When the Path Isn’t Clear with Melissa Castro
What does it take to move from hoping for change to actually making it happen, especially when you can’t be certain how things will turn out? In this episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, Kristal Roberts sits down with Melissa Castro, author of Intrinsic Leadership, to explore what it means to...
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Lead the Change: How Leaders Turn Hope Into Action | Season 6 Premiere
Season 6 of the Lifting Leaders Podcast is here! Kristal and Tricia are back from summer break and ready to begin a new chapter in our leadership journey: Lead the Change. But first, we’re catching up! We share a few highlights from our summer, from working in our yards and enjoying some...
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How Great Leaders Inspire Hope During Uncertainty | 10 Practical Leadership Strategies
As we wrap up Season Five of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we're reflecting on one of the most important leadership questions of our time: How do leaders inspire genuine hope without ignoring reality? In this season finale, we share 10 practical leadership strategies for creating hope during...
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Sometimes Hope Begins with Letting Go | A Life-Changing Lesson from the River
What if the only way forward was to let go? In this deeply personal Spark episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, co-host Kristal Roberts shares, for the first time publicly, the true story of a kayaking accident that nearly claimed her life - and the profound leadership lesson she discovered...
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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. John H. "Jack" Zenger: Timeless Leadership Lessons from a Strengths-Based Leadership Pioneer
Some leaders leave an impression. Others leave a legacy that continues to shape leaders for generations. This week, we honor the extraordinary life and enduring impact of Dr. John H. "Jack" Zenger, who passed away on July 3, 2026, at the remarkable age of 94. A pioneering leadership expert,...
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How to Become a More Inspirational Leader: 8 Leadership Practices That Motivate, Influence, and Inspire | Coaches Corner
What makes an inspirational leader? Is it charisma or is it a set of leadership skills anyone can develop? In this Coaches Corner episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, executive coaches Kristal Roberts and Tricia Rhine share eight practical leadership practices that can help you become a more...
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Hope and Trust in Leadership: How Great Leaders Build High-Trust Teams | Igniting Genuine Hope
Can a leader build trust without creating hope? Can people truly feel hopeful if they don't trust their leader? In this Lifting Leaders Podcast Spark Episode, co-host Tricia Rhine explores the powerful relationship between hope and trust in leadership and why these two qualities are essential for...
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Igniting Genuine Hope: Navigating Life After Graduation with Madison Mulligan | Career Growth, Resilience, and Defining Success
Five years after graduating with her Master's degree in Architecture, Madison Mulligan joins the Lifting Leaders Podcast to reflect on one of the most significant transitions many people face: moving from student life into the working world. In this special mother-daughter conversation, host...
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Resilience, Recovery, and Hope-Led Leadership: How to Adapt Forward Through Life’s Challenges
What does true resilience look like when life, leadership, and uncertainty don’t go as planned? In this Gems episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we revisit powerful conversations from our Ignite Genuine Hope series and explore a theme that keeps emerging: resilience. You’ll hear insights from...
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Igniting Genuine Hope: Courage, Reinvention, and Global Leadership with Sasha Farley & Leah Fleischner
What happens when you leave behind the familiar, embrace uncertainty, and intentionally build a life aligned with your values and purpose? In this inspiring episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, hosts Kristal Roberts and Tricia Rhine welcome leadership professionals Leah Fleischner and Sasha...
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Hope in Action: Turning Purpose into Impact with Cycle 5 To Survive
What happens when a milestone birthday becomes a mission to change lives? In this inspiring episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we sit down with P.L. and Kristen, founders of Cycle 5 To Survive (C5TS), an extraordinary initiative powered by purpose, courage, resilience, and a commitment to...
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Building Hope, Trust, and Belonging in Our Neighborhoods
In this special crossover episode, Melanie Vargas of What’s in Your Neighborhood joins Kristal Roberts and Tricia Rhine of the Lifting Leaders Podcast for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, vulnerability, hope, and the emotional neighborhoods we all carry within us. Together, these...
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Encore Edition: With Homage to Mothers - Let's Talk About Caregiving, From Different Angles!
Sharing this Encore edition from 2025. As we recorded this episode, on the front end of Mother’s Day weekend, we started simmering on the topic of caregiving…something moms know all too well about. So, with a world of respect, to all the moms out there, we are taking a look at caregiving, from a...
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Hope-Led Leadership: What It Is and How to Ignite Genuine Hope | Coaches Corner
What is hope-led leadership, and how do you actually practice it in today’s complex world? In this Coaches Corner episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we explore how to ignite genuine hope in leadership, not as a fleeting feeling, but as a disciplined, actionable leadership practice. We begin…
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From Awareness to Hope: Igniting Genuine Hope in Leadership | Lifting Leaders Podcast
What does it take to move from awareness to genuine hope in leadership? In this transition episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we close our Light the Spark phase and step into our next leadership focus: Ignite Genuine Hope — a deeper, steadier, and more sustainable way of leading in today’s...
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Celebrating 4 Years of Leadership & Hope + Earth Day Reflections | Lifting Leaders Podcast Anniversary
This week on the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we’re celebrating our 4-year anniversary, 176 episodes of leadership, hope, and meaningful conversations that continue to lift and inspire. Over the past year, we’ve shared: • 39 powerful guest interviews with leaders across industries • A special...
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Traveler vs Tourist: The Leadership Shift from Performance to Presence
Are you leading like a tourist, rushing, performing, and checking boxes or like a traveler, fully present and curious? Discover the leadership shift that sparks clarity, connection, and hope. In this powerful Lifting Leaders Podcast “Spark” episode, we explore a simple yet transformative idea...
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Fan Favorite: John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting): Music, Hope, and Moral Courage
We are revisiting this Fan Favorite episode because it lit so many sparks for our listeners. In this inspiring episode of Lifting Leaders Podcast, we continue our “What Brings Us Hope” series with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and moral activist John Ondrasik, best known as Five for…
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The Value of Candor in Leadership: Courageous Conversations and Clear Communication | Gems Inspired by Career Coach Shirlene Evans
In this Lifting Leaders Podcast Gems episode, inspired by our conversation with career coach and leadership expert Shirlene Evans, we explore the value of candor in leadership and why courageous conversations are essential for effective leaders. What becomes possible when a leader is willing to...
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The Courage To Name What Is and Is Not Working - with Shirlene Evans
What happens when a successful technology leader feels a spark that simply won’t be ignored? In this inspiring episode of Lifting Leaders Podcast, we welcome Career Coach, Shirlene Evans, ACC, whose thriving career in the tech industry took a powerful turn when she realized her true calling was...
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Spark Episode: What Is Your Leadership Superpower?
In this Lifting Leaders Spark episode, Tricia Rhine invites listeners to explore a powerful leadership question: What is your leadership superpower? Spark episodes are short leadership reflections designed to help leaders pause, think differently, and apply practical insights in their daily...
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Deep Listening, Curiosity, and More Gems Inspired by Barbara Acevedo Visser, MCC
In this powerful “Gems” episode, we revisit our rich conversation with Barbara Acevedo Visser, Master Certified Coach and uncover some leadership gems we gleaned within her wisdom. If you’ve ever left a conversation thinking, “I could have listened better,” this episode is for you. We explore…
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Deep Listening in Leadership: Curiosity, Self-Awareness, and Sensing the Future with Barbara Acevedo Visser, MCC
What does deep listening in leadership really require, especially during rapid change? In this episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we welcome Master Certified Coach Barbara Acevedo Visser, MCC, for a powerful conversation about deep listening, curiosity, self-awareness, and sensing emerging...
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Sharing Some Post-Valentine’s Day Love
We’re taking a short break from our Light the Spark series to share something close to our hearts — love. 💛 In this special post-Valentine’s Day episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we’re sending heartfelt gratitude to you, our listeners, and celebrating the people and places we cherish most…
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Building a Culture of Respect: Leadership "Gems" from Julie Pham's Interview
In this Lifting Leaders Podcast Gems episode, we revisit key insights from our conversation with Julie Pham, PhD, author of 7 Forms of Respect and share what we discovered after taking her Respect Assessment. This brief reflection revealed powerful aha moments about how respect is experienced...
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Respect & Leadership: How Culture Shapes Influence, Trust, and Genuine Hope | Dr. Julie Pham
What does respect really mean and why does it look so different across cultures, teams, and leadership contexts? In this episode of the Lifting Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Julie Pham, PhD, author of 7 Forms of Respect, to explore how respect shapes leadership effectiveness, influence, trust,...
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Three-Peat Leadership Gems: Intentions, Hope, and How Leaders Ignite Change in 2026
In this special Lifting Leaders Podcast “Gems” episode, we revisit the most powerful insights from our two Three-Peat conversations with Lindsey Godwin, Jeff McAuliffe, and Carla Ondrasik, three voices shaping the future of leadership, hope, and human-centered change. These conversations were…
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The Three-Peat: Hope-Led Leadership, Commitment & Collective Action (Part 2)
Hope-led leadership. Strategic slowness. Accountability. Collective action. What happens next when The Three-Peat conversation continues? ✨ Deeper reflection. Bolder truth-telling. Practical wisdom for leaders navigating 2026. In Part 2 of The Three-Peat, Dr. Lindsey Godwin, Jeff McAuliffe, and...
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The Three-Peat: Hope-Led Leadership, Resilience & Courageous Action (Part 1)
Hope-led leadership. Resilience. Courageous action. What happens when three trusted leadership voices come together for the first time? ✨ A Three-Peat—and a powerful conversation to launch the new year with clarity, purpose, and hope. In this special two-part episode of the Lifting Leaders…
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Happy New Year! What We’re Creating in 2026: Hope-Driven Leadership, Practical Tools & Powerful Conversations
As we step into 2026, we’re inviting you into a bold new chapter of hope-driven, human-centered leadership, one grounded in action, connection, and real-world impact. This year on Lifting Leaders Podcast, our focus is clear: Light the Spark. Ignite Genuine Hope. Lead the Change.Together, we’ll...
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Year-End Reflections: Leadership, Hope & Gratitude — Wrapping Up 2025 on Lifting Leaders Podcast
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a heartfelt pause to reflect on a powerful year of learning, leadership, and HOPE on the Lifting Leaders Podcast. This special year-end episode looks back at the conversations and guests who shaped our thinking, inspired our courage, and reminded us what’s...
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Behind the Lens of Love & Art: Pacific Northwest Photography With Robert LaSelle Chism & Sun So
Lifting Leaders Podcast closes out our 2025 guest lineup with a truly inspiring duo: acclaimed Pacific Northwest landscape photographer Robert LaSelle Chism and his life and creativity partner, Sun So, making her debut on the show. In this visually rich and deeply human conversation, Robert and…
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What Brings Us Hope: Top Lessons, Insights, and Inspiration From Our Hope Series
As we close out our “What Brings Us Hope” series, we’re taking time to reflect on the most powerful lessons, insights, and stories shared by our extraordinary guests—leaders, creators, innovators, and everyday changemakers who brought hope to life in meaningful ways. In this episode, we revisit…
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Sustainable Thanksgiving Tips: How to Celebrate With Gratitude and Care for the Planet
This Thanksgiving week, we’re sharing what we’re most grateful for and exploring creative, eco-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday. In this episode of Lifting Leaders Podcast, we dive into simple, sustainable Thanksgiving ideas, from reducing waste to choosing Earth-friendly traditions, that…
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What Brings Us Hope? Finding Purpose Through Music with John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting
In this inspiring episode of Lifting Leaders Podcast, we continue our “What Brings Us Hope” series with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and activist John Ondrasik, best known as Five for Fighting. Recorded just minutes before he stepped onstage, John shares a powerful reflection on music,...
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Finding Hope When Life Feels Heavy: How to Rise Out of Hopelessness
Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? You’re not alone. In this Lifting Leaders Podcast episode, Kristal Roberts and Tricia Rhine share practical ways to rise out of hopelessness and rediscover hope through small, intentional actions—like self-care, gratitude, and shifting your mindset. Tune in and...
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Leading with Hope: How Jeni Craswell is Transforming Community Leadership from the Inside Out
In this episode of Lifting Leaders Podcast, we continue our “What Brings Us Hope” series with a powerful conversation with Jeni Craswell, President & CEO of Leadership Eastside. Jeni shares how courageous, values-based leadership can transform not only organizations but entire communities. As...
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The Power of an Intermission: Renew Hope, Creativity & Purpose
This week on Lifting Leaders Podcast, we explore the power of pressing pause. In a world that glorifies busyness, intentional rest can feel risky—but it’s often where hope, resilience, and creativity return. Learn how taking an intermission can restore well-being, spark innovation, and renew your...
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“Hope Is a Verb: Daily Habits for Resilient Leaders & Well-Being”
Continuing our “What Brings Us Hope” series, we explore what our Hope Survey reveals about how people sustain hopein daily life and leadership. Discover simple, research-backed practices that build resilience, strengthen well-being, and help leaders stay grounded when challenges arise. Hope is a...
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What Brings Us Hope? Darrell Thomas Shares His Journey to Financial Savvy!
Continuing with our theme of “What Brings Us Hope,” we are so happy to introduce you to Darrell Thomas, Creator and Host of “The Money Levels Show,” host of “Resource Investment Conference Media Channel” and seasoned EDI professional. Spend this time with us, as Darrell candidly shares his...
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What Brings Us Hope? Meet Dr. Matt Sturchio, PhD, Building Bridges Between Solar and Agriculture for a Better Future
Continuing with our theme of “What Brings Us Hope,” we are excited to introduce you to a World-class research scientist, Dr. Matt Sturchio, PhD, who is transforming how we think about solar energy. Most people know that solar panels are used to feed the grid, so we can heat and light up our homes...
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Breaking New Ground: Our First Public Speaking Milestone on Hope
We’re beyond excited to share our first-ever public speaking engagement, on the topic of HOPE—at the International Organization Development Network Conference. It’s only Day One but we are already learning so much! We spent this great day meeting fellow OD Professionals and learning from some of...
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What Brings Us Hope? Taking Action! Stop Trying and do more with Carla Ondrasik!
What better way to kick off our new, Season Five series, “What Brings Us Hope,” (that’s one!) than to celebrate with one of our absolute, all-time favorite guests, for the third time, Carla Ondrasik (that’s two!)? And we are thrilled and honored to be sharing this episode on the very day that...
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We Are Back!!! Welcome To Season FIVE!
We are SO excited to be back from our annual Summer break AND to introduce Season FIVE of Lifting Leaders Podcast! We did a lot during our six-week sabbatical, and we want to share some of it with you. Listen in and hear about a key lesson learned, during this time off. Hint…how many activities…
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Leadership Coaching & Transformation for a Better World
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