Listen to Lead

Dr. Douglas Fry has spent over 40 years studying humanity through an anthropological and cross-cultural indigenous lens. His books — The Human Potential for Peace, Beyond War, and Nurturing Our Humanity — confidently dispel the pervasive myth that our dominant nature is war-like, offering profound insight into what we are capable of as a deeply collaborative and inventive species. Dr. Fry is Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Docent of Cross-Cultural Developmental Psychology at Åbo Akademi University in Finland, and Adjunct Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University's Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity. In this episode, Douglas gives us a sneak peek into his forthcoming book, Advanced Introduction to Conflict Resolution, available everywhere books are sold.In this episode:Why our capacity for restraint and reconciliation is as human as our capacity for violenceThe difference between "peace as the absence of war" and positive peaceThe EU as a modern peace system — and what it teaches us about cooperationHow media war narratives distort our perception of human natureIndigenous wisdom on conflict resolution and community harmonyWhat leadership looks like when mediation is the modelTimestamps:00:00 Podcast Welcome 02:42 A Childhood Fight Lesson04:10 Creative Calm in Conflict05:41 Vietnam Draft and Conscience07:40 Anthropology Beyond War Myths11:28 Europe Union as Peace Model16:59 Positive Peace and Flourishing19:53 Equality Principle in Peacebuilding22:26 Reconciliation After Conflict24:03 Restraint Over Violence27:25 Hope Through Reciprocity30:55 Media Militarism Narratives33:03 Indigenous Conflict Wisdom38:11 Interdependence And Costs41:31 Book Wrap And Final Hope

"How can I help?"This is what Penn State University Success Circle alum and Ukrainian citizen Dr. Roxanna Senyshyn (Assc Prof Applied Linguistics and Communication) asked when her country was attacked in 2022.She shares her journey to answering this question. Her book, "Voices of Courage and Vulnerability", is a compilation of stories from Ukrainian English language educators navigating ongoing conflict.Through their words, we witness the transformative power of language learning as an act of resilience and hope.This conversation is a reminder of our indestructible desire to learn, grow, and connect—a testament to the human spirit.Order your copy of Voices of Courage and Vulnerability: https://sunshinestatetesol.wildapricot.org/Sys/Store/Products/374915For all things leadership development, visit us at www.the-next-level.com #leadershipdevelopment #executivecoaching #successcircles #resilience #ESL #education #Ukraine #listentolead

Erin was killing it as a global marketing executive when she lost motivation. At the same time, she was learning to box. What she learned in the ring fundamentally changed her approach to life and leadership. Today, she leads Fight Co.Lab, training top executives to fight with intention, presence, confidence, and deep relationality towards a bigger "why".#Leadership #WomenInBusiness #Boxing #ExecutiveCoaching #CareerDevelopment #PowerDynamics #StrategicThinking #Resilience

Jaime Klein, CEO of ⁠Inspire Human Resources⁠⁠, joins us for an energizing conversation about creating exceptional workplaces. Jaime shares her journey from playground mom to entrepreneur and discusses the evolution of workplace culture over two decades.We discuss:Best practices for return to officeThe changing role of HR as a growth partner rather than rule enforcerHow to maintain professional boundaries while supporting employee wellbeingWhy fractional work models are becoming increasingly vital in today's economyWhether you're a leader looking to improve your organization's culture or someone seeking to understand the future of work, this conversation provides actionable wisdom on making the workplace a great place for everyone.To learn more about Inspire HR, visit www.inspirehumanresources.comFor all things leadership development, visit us @ www.the-next-level.com

There's gold in the conflict you're avoiding.Sarah Watson (advertising exec turned advisor and coach) shares her journey from conflict-avoidant leader to helping leaders discover critical insights at the heart of conflict.She shares how to transform the conversations that no one wants to have into the unlock that everyone is asking for.We talk about:Reframing difficult people as organizational intelligenceThe potency of witnessing and how sorely needed that presence is for one anotherBuilding businesses around who you are, not who you wish you wereUsing language as a surgical tool for healing deep woundsHer personal journey of turning her wounds into her missionTo learn all about Sarah's work: www.sarahwatsonluminouscoaching.comFor all things leadership development: www.the-next-level.com

A vital conversation on reconnecting to our creativity—and humanity—as a revolutionary act against forces working to disconnect us. Melanie Hoopes is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, storyteller, and coach and trainer with Next Level Leadership.Enjoy this conversation and share it with anyone seeking their spark.Learn more about Melanie: www.melaniehoopes.comFor coaching and leadership development, visit us at www.the-next-level.com

In this episode, our guest David Rhode, author of "Passion Isn't Enough," offers practical strategies and game-changing perspectives for nonprofit leaders.We explore:Staying connected to your core missionEngaging board members effectivelyThe nuts & bolts of strategic planningBuilding a strong organizational cultureFundraising as robust community buildingLeveraging your network for key insightsLearn more about David's work @ www.dotdotorg.comFor all things leadership development, visit us @ www.the-next-level.comTimestamps:02:03 A Journey from Marketing to Nonprofit03:09 Advice to My Younger Self04:06 The Importance of Conversations and Generosity04:51 Passion Isn't Enough: The Book's Message06:12 Returning to Passion Amidst Burnout07:53 Discovering and Living Core Values13:04 Strategic Planning for Nonprofits25:59 The Art of Fundraising32:12 Communicating Impact in Challenging Times35:06 The Power of Networking and Support38:48 Conclusion: Listening to Lead#NonprofitLeadership #NonprofitLeaders #BoardGovernance#StrategicPlanning #OrganizationalDevelopment#SocialImpact #Nonprofit #MissionDriven #Fundraising

Brilliant leadership requires mastering both leading AND following to dynamically share status. We explore how to shift from unconscious status games to the conscious status dance—holding your own while sharing the spotlight with others. This is essential for your connected leadership evolution.Learn more @ www.the-next-level.com

How switching from "doing" to "perceiving" transforms your leadership presence.We explore: The neuroscience behind observer mode Why "calm is power" Practical techniques like "popcorn perspective" for conflict resolutionHow peripheral vision enhances decision-making And why your presence changes everythingKey takeaway: Your smallness is your bigness—when you step back and observe, authentic leadership emerges naturally.For leaders ready to move beyond reactive management to transformative presence.Learn more @ www.the-next-level.comFollow & review to help us grow!#Leadership #Mindfulness #Coaching #ProfessionalDevelopment #Successcircles

Lucia shares what she’s learned in her part-time work as a preschool teacher to help you lead your team from conflict to resilience.Learn:The Three Core Principles:Connect empathicallyAssume positive intentCreate space for redemptionHow to Expand AwarenessEnergy Management StrategiesFour-Step Conflict FrameworkAcknowledge emotionGet curious about perspectivesIdentify shared goalsInvite collaborationManaging High-Conflict IndividualsBuilding Resilient Teams...And the secret power of boo boo bearsLet's talk about how to help your team work better together. Visit www.the-next-level.com to book a consultation

Most conference interactions are 2-3 minutes long, and most of them go no where. Be the outlier.Define your metric of successKnow your ask/offerHonor your connection styleCommit to a follow through planAnd, most essentially: Prepare to be present.Book a one-on-one Strategic Webbing session: https://www.the-next-level.com/shop/strategic-webbing-trainingBook a consult to bring Strategic Webbing to your next conference or event: https://luciabrizzi.as.me/schedule/f0423f67/appointment/4893473/calendar/1193257?appointmentTypeIds[]=4893473

We train leaders to be dolphins—communication masters working within pods of positive reciprocity.But what happens when you're working with sharks—ruthless predators out for themselves? Lucia shares her tips. Hit follow & review!Find your pod with Success Circles connected leadership programs: www.the-next-level.com☀️ The Liberated Life: 6 Month Coaching Container ☀️Align your life and career towards your most expansive, expressed, generous, and joyful self.This is for you if…➡️ You're stuck in career indecision➡️ What lit you up before no longer does➡️ You are in transition➡️ There are parts of yourself that need to be expressedThis is for you if you are being called to a radical chapter of evolution.This is for you if you have no idea what that will look like.☀️ 2 coaching sessions/month☀️ Monthly group coaching call☀️ Weekly personalized journal prompts☀️ Unlimited email support between sessions☀️Limited to 12 membersLearn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-next-level.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free discovery call⁠:⁠⁠⁠ https://lnkd.in/e2xJbNXB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#leadershipcoaching⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#careertransitions⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#action⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#liberation⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#listentolead⁠⁠⁠ #successcircles

Lucia breaks down the A.C.T. model to move from stuckness to action. Grab a journal or take this on a quiet walk.💗 Hit follow & review! ☀️ The Liberated Life: 6 Month Coaching Container ☀️Align your life and career towards your most expansive, expressed, generous, and joyful self.This is for you if…➡️ You're stuck in career indecision➡️ What lit you up before no longer does➡️ You are in transition➡️ There are parts of yourself that need to be expressedThis is for you if you are being called to a radical chapter of evolution.This is for you if you have no idea what that will look like.☀️ 2 coaching sessions/month☀️ Monthly group coaching call☀️ Weekly personalized journal prompts☀️ Unlimited email support between sessions☀️Limited to 12 membersLearn more: ⁠⁠⁠www.the-next-level.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free discovery call⁠:⁠⁠ https://lnkd.in/e2xJbNXB⁠⁠⁠⁠#leadershipcoaching⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#careertransitions⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#action⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#liberation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#listentolead⁠⁠

This episode is an invitation to pause for the darkest day of the year. There's magic here. For individual and group connected leadership coaching & training, visit us at ⁠www.the-next-level.com⁠ Learn about 1-on-1 and group winter retreats in the Hudson Valley. Rate, review, and follow L2L to let it bloom.  #wintersolstice #wintering #reflection #journaling #intentions #2025 #vision

Weaving together voices from Next Level / Leaders on navigating loss, grief, death, and rebirth.  Visit us at www.the-next-level.com for the many ways we can support you and your organization to give as you grow in life and leadership. Rate, review, and follow L2L to let it bloom.  Dive deeper with our guests' full episodes. In order of speaking: Regan Stacy on Forest Therapy Dr. Surabhi Sahay on Change Leadership Dr. Suzy Scherf on the Workquake Jet Eveleth on Effervescent Presence Beth Anstandig on Natural Leadership Brigid Moynahan on Letting Go  Sarah Koestner on Highly Sensitive Leadership Be Woolfson on the Art of Being Levi Barker on Iboga Wellness #grief #changeleadership #connectedleadership #successcircles 

This is an essential conversation for a divided world. How to call all in to create a world we want to live in. 🌳🧠💭 Dr. Laura Cabrera is a Senior Research Associate in the Rock Ethics Institute, an Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, and Philosophy, and the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Career Chair in Neuroethics at Penn State University. She is an alumni of Next Level Leadership's Changing the Future Success Circles program at Penn State University. 🌳🧠💭 To join the conversation on neuroethics, visit the International Neuroethics Society  For all things next level leadership, visit us at www.the-next-level.com

After 36 years of thinking something was wrong with her, Sarah Koestner now believes highly sensitive people are going to save the world. Roughly 30% of the population is highly sensitive. Sarah shares: How to identify where you fall on the sensitivity spectrum The challenges and gifts of high sensitivity How to build a life to thrive How to create inclusive cultures to foster the brilliance of highly sensitive people This is the kind of conversation that can change everything. Listen and share with a friend. For more on Sarah's work, follow her on IG ⁠sarahkoestnercoach⁠ and visit⁠ ⁠www.sarahkoestner.com⁠⁠ For all things connected leadership, visit us @⁠ ⁠www.the-next-level.com⁠⁠ Women leaders, how do you winter? Reclaim the magical art of rest & retreat at our first ever NLL retreat,⁠ ⁠Wintering, MLK weekend, Accord, NY⁠⁠ This episode is dedicated to the memory of Lenard Petite, a teacher who continues to expand us.

Robert Adolph's a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and U.N. Chief Security Advisor. Bob shares hard-earned wisdom on humility, kindness, and courage from a life of service.  To develop Next Level / Leadership, visit us @ www.the-next-level.com Learn more about Robert’s work @ www.robertbruceadolph.com Pick up his book “Surviving the United Nations” for a deeper dive. If this podcast inspires, hit "follow", leave a review, and share with a friend.

Shae Lambert is many things, including Miss District of Columbia for the America’s Most Beautiful System, a Senior Policy Analyst for Vulnerable Populations at an NGO, and the founder of Allies Across America, supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. We discuss how she does it—and how to lead our own multifaceted lives of service. Learn more about Shae's work @ www.alliesacrossamerica.org For all things connected leadership, visit us @ ​www.the-next-level.com

Lucia Brizzi on the future of leadership. With guest host Evelyn Espinal. For all things connected leadership, visit us at www.the-next-level.com Hear Evelyn on L2L

Louisa shares practices to bring more "you" to your communication. Louisa's taught communication to STEM professionals, journalists, policymakers, and students. No matter the client, her work comes down to same question, "Who are you, and how can you be the best possible communicator?" Follow Louisa on IG @BigShakyVoice For all things connected leadership, visit us @ www.the-next-level.com

A raw, real, and true conversation on creative co-creation with performance artist/ clown/ freak/ genius and a true love of mine, Claire Woolner! "If the performance artist Marina Abromovic were a clown” - The New York Times Learn more about connected leadership @ www.the-next-level.com Learn more about Claire's work @ www.clairewoolner.com

This conversation could not come at a better time or with a better guest.  Evelyn boasts a 35-year tenure working for equity in the Fortune 50. Having served as the Global Head of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Unilever, she’s recently launched IDEAS Global, a community for DEI leaders. We discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and the aspirational for DEI today.   This is a real-real conversation beyond politics, virtue signaling, and other noise that gets in the way of supporting human flourishing.  Learn more about Evelyn’s work @ www.ideas-global.comLearn about all things connected leadership @ www.the-next-level.com

We're joined by cowgirl, poet, and Natural Leadership expert, Beth Anstandig for a conversation on coming back to ourselves time and time again and helping others do the same. Beth's a radical truthteller, and in this way—and so many more—she's a natural leader.  Learn more about Beth's work @ www.thecircleupexperience.com Learn about all things connected leadership @ www.the-next-level.com

Ooooweee, this is a special one. Clips from conversations with Next Level VISIONARY leaders. Join us Friday July 19th, 2024 for Next Level Vision, a workshop to step into connected, visionary leadership. Sign up @ www.the-next-level.com/shop/nextlevelvision Check out full episodes (in speaking order): Sally Helgesen, Forbes World Premier Expert on Women’s Leadership https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Lfskm9kH1PPk9UeqFB6RL?si=34bb9e575ef54fe9 Stephanie Winkeljohn Black, Ph.D.: Talking About Religion  Therapist, Assist. Prof of Psychology, and Director of the masters program for Applied Clinical Psychology at PSU  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uDaIWCc2KrnwyQt66Kwhj?si=5e57ad98d0ce4a17 Amanda Janoo, The Curious Revolutionary Economics and policy lead at The Wellbeing Alliance (WEALL) https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UBWLqHjahBQcvmtE72eLv?si=6852f4886843475c Marianne Lewis on “Both/And Thinking” Author, Dean and Professor of Management at University of Cincinnati  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LCo1b1gyGnU2dcj38wlTx?si=339af2b8a10d408f Dr. Surabhi Sahay on Connected Leadership Through Change Crisis Management Expert, Associate Professor of Corporate Communication at Penn State  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bfMtpmzAYqIJKUWbcRfid?si=d4e250fe90174753 Nick Leveans on Ethical Institution Building Co-owner of ⁠Black Heart⁠ and ethical institution building consultant https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uIGhCHyOFzdsmtyst4wAJ?si=f481e2cc0ea24b2e Alexandra Staub: An Architects Approach to Change Leadership Professor of Architecture, Penn State University https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sgmpr3sNzpWxh6WU8WT7l Bonnie Collura: Sculpting Spaces for Creative Agency Sculptor, Professor at Art at Penn State University https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LLxTafbk1tVO3j8EWHKk7?si=65ea40f9a50a4f0f Be Woolfson: The Art of Being Ceremonial space holder  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7raCuzanJtha0Hj6g5PO0b?si=4c6592ecdcfb43d9 Dr. Jet Eveleth on Effervescent Presence  Creator of Clown Church, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncturist https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hgQNvwvgo6Qbh7qluxRAQ?si=43a8d9a8bebf4cdd Samar Issa, Ph.D. on Radiance Through Change Assistant Professor of Economics, Finance and Business Analytics at Saint Peter's University https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JvHt9XzZ4gisY2IBELbQ2 Regan Stacey,The ReConnector Co-founder Forest Therapy School https://open.spotify.com/episode/56v4XPmb47W7wItY7V1PUq?si=a3a9b82cd8b9402e Levi Barker: Plant Medicine on the Leadership Development Journey  Head of Iboga Wellness, Costa Rica https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YDaglAuyGWhWDUTCUqQLh?si=f2b64f5fb8444e7d Brigid Moynahan: Next Level/Leadership Founder on Letting Go https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VRFZ6VeAMLeonwLjFN9ng?si=6aa7b5833f4449f8 Sarah Zappe on Leading with Courageous Empathy  Assistant Dean of Teaching and Learning at Penn State's Leonard Center https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bCXGTXG1VAVvU5rHEphhK?si=3aaf5297ef024a3a Melanie Hoopes on Leadership Storytelling Storyteller, writer, coach https://open.spotify.com/episode/1B2EdizcjdKJZs1igIxfJj?si=1ff48d001a034934 David Razowsky on "A Subversives Guide to Improvisation" Master improviser, teacher, former artistic director of Second City Hollywood https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xC6h7DTy1vBXrZxJB3ThC?si=58ea9c81121e4c6e Sara Armour on Astrology for Leadership Development  Coach, astrologer, comedian https://open.spotify.com/episode/1clPHs9uZ5UQzeGkpt34gj?si=L9i4mAaRQ6SxhE0XvdjhTA Dr. Suzy Scherf⁠ on The Workquake Assoc. Prof of Psychology, Penn State University https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PMEeY9pGU5qxFYsburkvY?si=fe2514ff18594c93

Next Level Leaders, I'm walking the 40 day Camino de Santiago! Join my “digital-pilgrim era” as we support your connected leadership from the path. Visit us @ ⁠⁠www.the-next-level.com⁠⁠ Connected Leadership in 40 Days Travel Log: 1. Walk your own camino. (St. Jean Pied a Port to Burguete, 22 miles) 2. It's not a foot race. (Burguete) 3. Luck is a mindset. (Burguete to Zuriain, 16.5 miles) 4. If you approach life as your teacher, she is. (Zurian to Uberta, 18.3 miles) 5. Say hello to passersby. (Uterga to Puerta La Reina, 6.4 miles) 6. Leaders make hard choices. (Puerta La Reina to Estella, 14.9 miles) 7. Make friends of all ages. (Estella to San Sol, 17 miles) 8. Eat the ear. (San Sol to Logrono, 14.8 miles) 9. A nap is a good thing. (Logrono to Navarrete, 10 miles) 10. Do tough things alone and together. (Navarrete to Santo Domingo de La Calzada, 22 miles)  11. The Breaking Point. (Santo Domingo De La Calzada to Belorado, 13.5 miles) 12. Take the Bus. (Belorado to Burgos) 13 - 14. The Great Pause (Burgos) 15. Open Your Heart (Burgos to Rabe De Las Calzadas, 18.5 miles) 16. Happy (Belated) Birthday Buddha (Rabe De Las Calzadas to Castrojeriz, 10 miles) 17. Perfect Time (Castrojeriz to Villamentero De Campos, 23 miles) 18.Be Here and Getting There Will Take Care of Itself (Villamentero De Campos to Calzadilla De La Cueza, 17.2 miles) 19. Sleepwalking (Calzadilla De La Cueza to Sahagun, 15 miles) 20. Oasis (Rest in Sahagun) 21. Ship the Bag (Sahagun to Mansilla de las Mulas, 19.6 miles) 22. New Eyes (Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon, 12.8 miles) 23. Care For Your Things (Rest in Leon) 24. Wisdom is My Life’s Work (Leon to Villares de Orbigo, 21.5 miles) 25. Celebrate You (Villares de Orbigo to Astorga, 11 miles) 26. Soak (Rest in Astorga) 27. Receive the Gift (Astorga to Rabanal del Camino, 12.3 miles) 28. Run If You Want To (Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrado, 22.1 miles) 29. A Very Productive Vent Session (Ponferrada to Villafranca, 15 miles) 30. Develop Stillness As a Traveler (Villafranca to Las Herrerias, 11 miles) 31, Honesty Starts with Ourselves (Las Herrerias to Biduedo, 14.8 miles) 32. You Don’t Know the Lasts AND They’re Are Always New Firsts (Biduedo to Sarria, 18.7 miles) 33. Break from the Crowd (Bus to Monforte) 34. New Initiations (Monforte to Chantada, 21.4 miles) 35. Drink from the Well of Silence, Wisdom is Wordless (Chantada to Rodeiro, 19.5 miles) 36. Trust Your Body (Rodeiro to Lalin, 17.6 miles) 37. Follow the Butterfly (Lalin to Silleda, 14 miles) 38. What’s Essential Is (Silledsa to San Miguel de Castro, 10 miles) 39. Devote to Love (San Miguel de Castro to Santiago de Compostella, 17.6 miles) 40. Your Soul is Fearless (Bus to Finisterre) 

Next Level Leaders, I'm walking the 40 day Camino de Santiago! Join my “digital-pilgrim era” as we support your connected leadership from the path. Visit us @ ⁠⁠www.the-next-level.com⁠⁠ Connected Leadership in 40 Days Travel Log: 1. Walk your own camino. (St. Jean Pied a Port to Burguete, 22 miles) 2. It's not a foot race. (Burguete) 3. Luck is a mindset. (Burguete to Zuriain, 16.5 miles) 4. If you approach life as your teacher, she is. (Zurian to Uberta, 18.3 miles) 5. Say hello to passersby. (Uterga to Puerta La Reina, 6.4 miles) 6. Leaders make hard choices. (Puerta La Reina to Estella, 14.9 miles) 7. Make friends of all ages. (Estella to San Sol, 17 miles) 8. Eat the ear. (San Sol to Logrono, 14.8 miles) 9. A nap is a good thing. (Logrono to Navarrete, 10 miles) 10. Do tough things alone and together. (Navarrete to Santo Domingo de La Calzada, 22 miles)  11. The Breaking Point. (Santo Domingo De La Calzada to Belorado, 13.5 miles) 12. Take the Bus. (Belorado to Burgos) 13 - 14. The Great Pause (Burgos) 15. Open Your Heart (Burgos to Rabe De Las Calzadas, 18.5 miles) 16. Happy (Belated) Birthday Buddha (Rabe De Las Calzadas to Castrojeriz, 10 miles) 17. Perfect Time (Castrojeriz to Villamentero De Campos, 23 miles) 18.Be Here and Getting There Will Take Care of Itself (Villamentero De Campos to Calzadilla De La Cueza, 17.2 miles) 19. Sleepwalking (Calzadilla De La Cueza to Sahagun, 15 miles)

Next Level Leaders, I'm walking the 40 day Camino de Santiago! Join my “digital-pilgrim era” as we support your connected leadership from the path. Visit us @ www.the-next-level.com Connected Leadership in 40 Days Travel Log: 1. Walk your own camino. (St. Jean Pied a Port to Burguete, 22 miles) 2. It's not a foot race. (Burguete) 3. Luck is a mindset. (Burguete to Zuriain, 16.5 miles) 4. If you approach life as your teacher, she is. (Zurian to Uberta, 18.3 miles) 5. Say hello to passersby. (Uterga to Puerta La Reina, 6.4 miles) 6. Leaders make hard choices. (Puerta La Reina to Estella, 14.9 miles) 7. Make friends of all ages. (Estella to San Sol, 17 miles) 8. Eat the ear. (San Sol to Logrono, 14.8 miles) 9. A nap is a good thing. (Logrono to Navarrete, 10 miles) 10. Do tough things alone and together. (Navarrete to Santo Domingo de La Calzada, 22 miles) 

Next Level Leaders! I'm walking the 40 day Camino de Santiago, the French route. Listen along for updates from the journey. For all things connected leadership, visit us www.the-next-level.com Note! I am available from 9 - 2pm ET for all you leadership development needs. I think this is called being a "digital pilgrim" : )

WANT A LEADERSHIP MINDSET? Replace this one word 🎯 Season 4 is the Liberated to Lead series! Lucia breaks down how swapping out one little word can shift you into a leadership mindset. Read about it on the blog: Replace this One Word Being Liberated to Lead Book a Liberated to Lead coaching session

Season 4 is the Liberated to Lead series, conversations with people who've liberated themselves to become leaders for others. We couldn't have a better first guest than Jet Eveleth, creator of Clown Church, an interactive experience for creators who want to find more play in their process. This is a conversation that might just change everything... ? Enjoy! For all things connected leadership, including Liberated to Lead Coaching sessions and Success Circles Membership head over to www.the-next-level.com Subscribe & review the pod to help us reach more connected leaders. Follow us on IG @wearenextlevelleadership More on Jet: She has a Masters in Interdisciplinary Arts, a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Doctorate in Integrative Medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist and clinical herbalist. She is a professor at Alhambra Medical University and her postgraduate studies are on meditation and psychotherapy at Harvard Medical School. She offers private and group work in-person and as well as online. She can be reached on IG @clownchurchla or [email protected]

Joe Lazer (head of marketing at A.Team & author of “The Storytelling Edge”) joins to talk about the power of storytelling and practices you can start right away to find your voice. This is the spork of Listen to Lead conversations—useful and fun! Follow Joe on LinkedIn for just in time insights on storytelling in the AI future & beyond. For all things connected leadership coaching and training, including our on demand leadership storytelling training, visit us at www.the-next-level.com Sign up for our newsletter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders! 

This is a conversation on being willing to go, but much more essentially, on being committed to growing. Read on the blog. For all things connected leadership coaching and training, visit us @ www.the-next-level.com

When we see each other, we love each other. Read on the blog.⁠⁠ Learn about ⁠⁠Coaching⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Success Circles Membership⁠⁠ Sign up for our newsletter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders! 

Kel, fundraising expert, helps me tackle my greatest fear: asking people for money. If you're challenged to ask in any way, this conversation's for you. Learn more about Kel's work. Learn about ⁠Coaching⁠ ⁠Success Circles Membership⁠ Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders! 

On finding center inside ourselves for connected leadership. Read on the blog.⁠ Learn about ⁠Coaching⁠ ⁠Success Circles Membership⁠ Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders! 

How can the change process strengthen community? Crisis management and communication expert Dr. Surabhi Sahay is BACK to jam on our upcoming workshop, ⁠Connected Leadership Through Change⁠, an immersive training. If you're a leader in any way (you are), you're leading through massive change. This workshop is for you. Join us May 2nd, 6 - 8 pm ET, Zoom. Sign up for the workshop Sign up for the workshop plus a coaching session Applications are now open for Success Circles membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-next-level.com/sc2024⁠⁠⁠ Career change curious? Join me for lunch tomorrow: Career Change Curious, Thursday, March 14th, 12 - 1 p m, Zoom or on-demand replay. Because curiosity is always a good thing. Ready for evolution? Connected Leadership or Align Whole Life Coaching may be right for you. Ready for community? Success Circles membership may be right for you. Sign up to our newsletter for just-in-time connected leadership insights: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia Brizzi on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave a review here to Lead to help reach more connected leaders!

Read on the blog. Learn about Connected Leadership Coaching Success Circles Membership Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders!

Just out of undergrad, Samar boarded a boat with her family to escape the war in her home country, Lebanon. Upon meeting, our founder Brigid saw deep strength beneath her radiance. Brigid hired Samar on the spot to work with Next Level Leadership, her first job in North America. Today, Samar's an Assistant Professor of Economics, Finance and Business Analytics at Saint Peter's University. She was awarded the 2023 Bright Idea Award for her intellectual contribution to the field of business (https://bit.ly/4bO9EPe). This is a conversation on the changes that happen to us, the changes we choose, and how all of it can be a blessing. - Considering making a change? Join us for Career Change Curious March 14th, 12 - 1 p m, Zoom or on-demand replay. Leading through change? Join us for Connected Leadership Through Change⁠ May 2nd, 6 - 8 pm ET, Zoom or on-demand replay. With Dr. Surabhi Sahay and Lucia Brizzi Applications are now open for Success Circles membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-next-level.com/sc2024⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to our newsletter for just-in-time connected leadership insights: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders.

Read on the blog: https://www.the-next-level.com/blog/2023/11/21/great-pause-moments For all things connected leadership, visit us at www.the-next-level.com To never miss a pod or blog drop, sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders!

Want to realize your power? My otherworldly journey. Read on the blog: https://www.the-next-level.com/blog/2024/2/24/the-island Ready to realize your power? Align, whole-life coaching may be right for you. Over the course of six months, I guide you to align your passions, values, and actions to build a life you love. Ready to expand your impact? Connected Leadership coaching may be right for you. Ready to meet your community? Success Circles membership may be right for you. Book a discovery call to find out: https://luciabrizzi.as.me/coachingdiscovery . . . To never miss a pod or blog drop, sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders!

This conversation with Dr. Surabhi Sahay, crisis management and communication expert, sparked a workshop offering! If this conversation inspires, join us: Connected Leadership Through ChangeLead differently, build better.May 2nd, 6 - 8 pm ET, Zoom.With Dr. Surabhi Sahay and Lucia Brizzi  Sign up. Applications are now open for Success Circles membership: ⁠⁠⁠www.the-next-level.com/sc2024⁠⁠ Sign up to our newsletter for just-in-time connected leadership insights: ⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders.

Every Sunday, I'll be reading pieces from the Next Level/ Leadership blog to reflect on together. Visit www.the-next-level.com for all things connected leadership. Hit follow to never miss a pod-drop.

We're joined by co-owner of Black Heart and ethical institution building consultant, Nick Leveans. We discuss his transition from CEO to a distributive leadership model, how organizations can be good to do good, and the challenges and opportunities of new paradigm, connected leadership. If you need hope that a better world is not only possible, but emerging, this episode is for you. Applications are now open for Success Circles membership: ⁠⁠www.the-next-level.com⁠ Sign up to our newsletter for just-in-time connected leadership insights: ⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders.

In Pieces Part 3: Letting Go, from the process of leadership evolution A mother-daughter and founder-owner conversation thirty-six years in the making. Brigid and I talk candidly about the transition of ownership we made this January. We discuss intergenerational feminism, the future of connected leadership, and how letting go can be the key to waking up. And yes, at work, I call mom Brigid! Applications are now open for Success Circles membership: ⁠www.the-next-level.com Sign up to our newsletter for just-in-time connected leadership insights: ⁠http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠⁠LI⁠⁠ Follow and review Listen to Lead to help reach more connected leaders.

What makes your work magnetic? Friendship. Grab a journal & dive into this free community training exploring friends at work. Applications are now open for Success Circles Membership! www.the-next-level.com

In Pieces Series, from the process of leadership evolution Part 2: Catalyzing Change with Stephanie Velegol, Chemical Engineering Associate Department Head and Teaching Professor @ PSU, Success Circle alum Stephanie shares how we can catalyze change in our lives with an understanding of the principles of chemical engineering. She encourages us to approach our growth like scientists: run more experiments, trust the data, and assess based on values alignment. Listen, then send a screen shot of the final exercise for a special gift for playing along: [email protected] . Applications are open for Success Circles Membership, launching Sept. 4th, 2024: ⁠⁠www.the-next-level.com/sc24⁠⁠ Sign up to our newsletter for just-in-time connected leadership insights: http://eepurl.com/g5ZzPP Follow NLL on IG ⁠⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠⁠& Lucia on ⁠⁠LI⁠ Subscribe and rate Listen to Lead to help us reach more connected leaders.

In Pieces Series, from the process of leadership evolution Part 1: The Workquake with Dr. Suzy Scherf, Assoc. Prof of Psychology, Penn State University, & current Success Circler . In this series, we're talking from within the process of leadership evolution because we're all, always in process. Suzy spent 20 years as a leader in the field of autism research until she experienced her "workquake." This is a truth-telling conversation on Suzy's radical reckoning, a prelude to her renaissance. . Applications are now open for Next Level Leadership Success Circles 2024: ⁠www.the-next-level.com/sc24⁠ Visit our blog for just in time connected leadership insights: ⁠www.the-next-level.com/blog⁠ Follow NLL on IG ⁠@wearenextlevelleadership ⁠& Lucia on ⁠LI

Marianne Lewis, co-author of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Most Pressing Problems and Dean of the Lindner College of Business at University of Cincinnati, joins to help us embrace paradox on the connected leadership path. Dive deeper into Both/ And Thinking @ www.bothandthinking.net For all things connected leadership, visit us at ⁠www.the-next-level.com⁠ Applications are now open for Next Level Leadership Success Circles 2024: www.the-next-level.com/sc24 Visit our blog for just in time connected leadership insights: www.the-next-level.com/blog Follow NLL on IG @wearenextlevelleadership & Lucia on LI

Regan's mission is to reconnect humans to nature for the wellbeing of all. We explore how the natural world can nurture, enliven, and guide us on our connected leadership paths. . To learn more about Regan's work, visit ⁠www.reganstacey.com⁠ Regan shares a monthly newsletter on what she calls "the poetry of belonging." Check out her latest newsletter ⁠here⁠ for a free gratitude meditation and sign up. . For all things connected leadership, visit us at www.the-next-level.com IG: @wearenextlevelleadership LI: Lucia Brizzi Sign up for our newsletter