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Resourced & Resourceful Leadership
by Dr. Christine Petit
Resourced and Resourceful Leadership is a podcast for people who care about the world and their impact in it. Hosted by Dr. Christine Petit—leadership coach, organizational consultant, and lifelong learner—this show offers reflections and conversations that support leaders navigating change, growth, and complexity. Whether you're guiding others, navigating transition, or striving to live and lead with more clarity and care, you'll find meaningful support here. Christine brings grounded insight from her experience in purpose-driven leadership, organizational development, movements for social justice, and personal transformation. Topics include intentional leadership, wellbeing, communication styles, organizational culture, community care, and more. Expect thoughtful episodes that honor complexity, invite growth, and help you align your actions with your values and vision.
Episodes
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The Highs, Lows & Buffaloes of Podcasting Weekly for a Year
I'm recording this one on the eve of leaving the country for almost three weeks, at the tail end of a very long day, because that's just how this podcast has gone sometimes. This is episode 52. A full year of weekly episodes, no breaks, since I launched on my mom's birthday last September. So I...
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Growing Together Over 35 Years: Marco Polo Chats with Emily Hanson
My dear friend Emily Hanson and I have been friends since fourth grade math class, and over the past several years we've kept our friendship alive through Marco Polo, sending each other video messages back and forth whenever life allows. So for this episode, I asked Emily if she'd be willing to…
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Taking Care of Yourself So We Can Take Care of Each Other
This week I'm celebrating 50 episodes of Resourced and Resourceful Leadership, and marking this milestone has me reflecting on what this whole experiment has been about. In this solo episode, I take you through the winding path that led me to a story credited to Thich Nhat Hanh, about a father…
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Building Effective Coalitions: Katherine Golub Interviews Dr. Christine Petit
This week I'm re-airing a conversation I got to have as a guest on the podcast Conflict Decoded, hosted by Katherine Golub. Here's how she introduced it: Movement elder and co-founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Bernice Johnson Reagon, wrote: "You don't go into coalition because you like it. The...
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Expansive Creativity and Community Building: The Everyday Artist Way with Bianca Gabrielle Wilson
In this episode, I'm joined by multidisciplinary artist and EFT tapping practitioner Bianca Gabrielle Wilson, creator of The Everyday Artist, the virtual space where I've recorded this very podcast many times. We talk about what it means to expand our definition of creativity beyond the shoulds…
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"What Do You Mean By That?"
I'm starting a new interim executive director role, and in this episode I share the news and the full-circle moment it represents. My entry point into nonprofit work was nearly three decades ago as a hotline and shelter volunteer at the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence in Corvallis,...
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La La La Lunch, Leadership, and Turning 47
This week I'm recapping retreat week, including how it all wrapped up with La La La Lunch, a karaoke gathering in my backyard for folks who are parenting and caregiving while doing mission-driven work. I share what the day looked like, the songs people were bold enough to sing, and the…
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Live From Retreat Week
I'm reporting live from retreat week! Well, not so live, since I'll publish this. I recorded this one at El Dorado Park in Long Beach, no intro music, no editing, just one and done, imperfections and all. I share how the week is unfolding so far: morning check-ins with my coach, mapping the…
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Taking the Long View: June Reflections
This episode is all about taking the long view. I had two coaching sessions early in June that both circled around this theme, and it's been something I've kept coming back to ever since. I share a situation where getting coached on what taking the long view of the relationship could look like...
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Karaoke: A Love Story
I didn't always love karaoke. I used to think you had to be good at it. In this episode, I'm taking you through how that changed: sushi-bar karaoke nights in my early L.A. days, a surprise Mack the Knife from a fellow union leader, a conga line on Broadway that ended in my karaoke home, and yes,...
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When Life Gets Colorful with Eydie Pasicel
When does life get colorful? According to Eydie Pasicel, it's when we stop living in the black and white, when we get to know our parts, understand our chart, and stop letting our unconscious run the show. In this episode of Resourced & Resourceful Leadership, I talk with Eydie of Polaris…
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The Systems Quietly Shaping Your Life: Priya Sudarsanam Interviews Dr. Christine Petit
How much of who we become is shaped by systems we didn't consciously choose? In this episode, I join host Priya Sudarsanam on her podcast Unmute with Priya to explore the invisible systems that shape our identities, relationships, work, and sense of self — and what it looks like to reclaim your...
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Time to Level Up: Connecting with Your Inner Wise Self
In this episode, I'm sharing the Inner Wise Self-Love Note Challenge and inviting you to join me (it only takes three minutes!). I also share reflections connecting my past organizing work, burnout, and the support systems that helped me recover and grow, including: The Inner Wise Self-Love Note...
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Lead From Where You Stand: Katherine Golub on Conflict, Burnout, and Community Leadership
In this episode, I'm joined by Katherine Golub, conflict coach, city councilor, and host of the podcast Conflict Decoded. Katherine works with activists, organizers, and community leaders who are burnt out and wondering what's next. What she's found over 13 years of coaching might surprise you:...
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2% Braver: Getting to Know the Soul of My Business
Behind the scenes of my business right now: I'm planning a solo retreat week, working through some clutter shame, and letting myself dream a little bigger about what I want to create next, including groups, a course, and maybe even a book. People/resources mentioned in this episode: Sam Garcia -...
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No Bad Parts: Including the "Chill" Part That's Actually Trying to Control Everything
In this episode, I'm sharing what's been on my mind lately as I go deeper into Internal Family Systems (IFS) — the practice of getting to know the different parts of ourselves and leading from a place of self-energy. I talk about the eight C's of self, the difference between self-improvement and...
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From Walking on Eggshells to Self-Leadership
Part of being resourced and resourceful means being in tune with my body, my thoughts, and my emotions — and giving all those aspects of myself care. In this episode, I get personal about what that actually looks like in practice. I share an exercise I did using the Internal Family Systems (IFS)...
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Action Before Inspiration (And Perfection, While We're At It!)
Action before inspiration. Done is better than perfect. You are enough. Which of today's messages resonates with you most? And what's one tiny way you can affirm that today? Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD Instagram: @hereandnowjoy | @drchristinepetit.com...
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The Fancy Episode
Join The Fancy Mondays and me as we recount our history of friendship, some of our favorite memories, and what we appreciate about being a Fancy. Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD Instagram: @hereandnowjoy | @drchristinepetit.com I'd Love to Hear From You!...
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Navigating Change, Challenge & Leadership
This week I'm sharing some reflections that came up in a pretty full few days — from a change management workshop where I dug into the DISC styles and what different people really need during times of change, to chaperoning my daughter's field trip and watching third graders tackle a teamwork...
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Wild Geese, A New Dog, and the Work of Leadership
In this spring catch-up episode, I'm sharing what's been happening in my world. We just welcomed a new dog into our family, and I've been sitting with the question How do we tell history in honest, inclusive, and age-appropriate ways? On the work front, I'm leading workshops on change management...
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Beyond the Single Leader
In this episode, I revisit my thoughts on accountability and community while sitting with the grief and complexity stirred up by recent revelations about Cesar Chavez. Drawing on conversations with friends and my own experiences, I explore my thoughts and hopes for what's next, including the...
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Calling In Community
In this episode, I share notes and reflections from two workshops that I attended at the end of February 2026 as part of Confluence Rising's annual Roots of Justice convening: Bridging Differences: Dialogue Skills for Everyday Life & Resisting the Ease of Disposability. Check out Confluence…
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Talking to (a Part of) Myself
In this episode, I share a recent coaching session where I explored feelings of jealousy and competition — emotions that felt out of alignment with my core values around collaboration and abundance. Through parts work (Internal Family Systems framework), I uncover a tender part of myself that…
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Around the Fire: Reflections on Receiving Coaching
The coach receives coaching! In this episode, I talk about the process of starting one-to-one coaching with Dewey Schott, what I'm working on, and the values and experiences that guide me. Learn more about Dewey: https://www.dewey-schott.com/ Reflection Questions from This Episode What is a goal…
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My Coaching Journey: Coaching That Holds a Bigger Picture
In this episode, I share my journey from coaching client to coach (which still includes being a coaching client at times!) and what I've come to believe about what makes coaching truly transformative. That path runs through years of community organizing and systems-change work, where I first...
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Leadership at 9
This episode marks 26 weeks of Resourced and Resourceful Leadership — halfway to my goal of a year of weekly episodes. To celebrate, I’m in conversation with my 9-year-old daughter about student leadership, learning new skills, taking responsibility, creativity, humor, and what it means to get...
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Three Books That Shaped Me
In this episode, I share three books that shaped my life during critical moments: Succulent Wild Woman: Dancing with Your Wonder-Full Self by SARK Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment by Patricia Hill Collins Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh Each of…
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Just a Neighborhood Kid: A Conversation with David McGill-Soriano
In this episode, I talk with David McGill-Soriano, author of Neighborhood Kid, about his experiences growing up in Long Beach’s Washington neighborhood; organizing with young people to make their communities better; and lessons in life, leadership, and neighborhood change. I left this…
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RIP Catherine O'Hara (and An Ode to Schitt's Creek)
In this episode, I offer a personal reflection on the passing of Catherine O'Hara and what her role as Moira Rose and the show Schitt's Creek has meant to me over the years. Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD Instagram: @hereandnowjoy | @drchristinepetit.com...
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Poetry, Stories, and a Way to Help: Featuring Blind by Harry Kemp
In this episode, I share a poem that’s stayed with me since high school, wander through stories about creativity, leadership, comedy, and ethical storytelling, and offer a few behind-the-scenes updates on what’s coming next for the podcast. I also share a concrete way to support a family impacted...
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The Thursday List (or There's A Lot on My Mind)
This episode is pulling threads from previous episodes and a hodgepodge of other things on my mind: grammar, ICE, adaptogens, Queen Anne's Cordial Cherries, intuitive eating, community lunches, play, and more! Media and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Gordon Edgar's Sunday Lists & More:...
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ICE, Social Media & Doing What We Can Where We Are
This episode is an unpolished and unscripted reflection of how I'm understanding the current moment. I share how I’m making sense of the current news cycle, the ongoing reality of ICE raids, and the violence and fear impacting our communities. I talk about how my academic work studying law...
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Jeannine Pearce Is Exactly Where She's Supposed to Be
In this episode, I talk with one of my best friends, the Honorable Jeannine Pearce. Jeannine is a former Long Beach City Council member, mom, community leader, and scholar. Jeannine shares some of her personal story, which includes many traumatic experiences, as well as experiences of deep love…
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How I Set (and Actually Met!) a Big Goal in 2025
In this episode, I’m using goal-setting as a very thin excuse to talk about one of the most concrete goals I set in 2025—and actually met: completing 130 workouts. Yes, there’s a little bragging. Mostly humble. The year started very slowly, fell way behind by June, and then picked up real…
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Sacred Tune-Up with Helen Chin
Helen Chin is a movement facilitator and liberatory coach, and the sacredness of this work to her shines through in this conversation. We talk about how we met, fond memories of Laurie Jones Neighbors, Helen's coaching and business journeys, spirit and mindfulness, and more. Some conversations...
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Integrating a Year of Creativity
Before planting next year's seeds, it's time to integrate this year's lessons, celebrations, pain, and joy. Bianca Gabrielle offered the following reflection questions on integration and creativity as part of her The Everyday Artist (TEA) Community: What is my relationship to taking time for...
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A Really Great Hang with Mindy Friedman
This episode, an interview with Mindy Friedman, follows the format of Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast. First, I "talk good" behind Mindy's back with her friend and former fellow rabble-rouser, Kelly McAnnany. Then we dive into the heart of the conversation, which spans so many topics, from law…
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What Are You Waiting For? Featuring Stations by Audre Lorde
I first came across Stations by Audre Lorde in my early 20s, and it's a poem I've come back to over and over for the past 20 years. In this episode, I share the poem and what it means to me. I also leave you with some reflection questions: What are you waiting for? What might it mean to not wait?...
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Falling to Get Up: Lifelong Learning on (and off) Roller Skates with Emily Duval Ledger
Emily Duval Ledger has learned a lot about life and leadership over the years, and now she's challenging herself to do it on roller skates. Emily describes herself as a personal trainer, business coach, nature nerd, roller skater, and, with a question mark, she adds "joy bringer." Although I...
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How (and Why) to Tend to Your Grief
I like being alive, and it's bittersweet to be a human navigating this world with joy and grief. In this episode, I share some of my favorite practices for tending to grief. I also share some sources of inspiration, including songs by Dar Williams and Nina Simone. After All by Dar Williams:...
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Caring for Children with Mindfulness and Creativity
In this episode, I’m speaking to all the parents, caregivers, and teachers out there—and to anyone who wants to strengthen their self-leadership through compassion and reflection. I share the story of how my Creative Parent, Mindful Parent journaling project began in the early days of the…
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Rest for the Weary
This episode includes listener feedback, a remembrance of Laurie Jones Neighbors, and some resources on rest. More about Laurie: https://citiesandpeople.com/cities-and-people-blog/ljn-in-memoriam Rest Resources: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's Tedx Talk:...
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The Importance of Showing Up with Dr. Naida Tushnet
Listen in to this interview of Dr. Naida Tushnet, a community activist whose activism spans many decades, issues, and approaches. In our conversation, we talk about Naida’s work for peace and justice and the throughline of advocating for and organizing with marginalized communities across issues...
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Never Say Never: Memorializing My Mom, Carolyn
Wednesday, October 22nd, marked one year since I held a memorial for my mom at sea. In this episode, I reflect on our final years together, the memorial, my hopes for my relationship with my daughter, and intergenerational healing. Leave Me a Message: www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast Connect:...
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Reflections from Two Years of All-In Entrepreneurship
I'm coming up on my second anniversary of being all-in on my coaching and consulting business. In this episode, I reflect on how to go from full-time employment to running your own business. Along the way, I share insights from Dana Miranda of Healthy Rich and Rachel Rodgers from Hello7, and add…
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Curiosity as an Ally in Difficult Conversations
In this episode of the Resourced and Resourceful Leadership podcast, I dig a little deeper into difficult conversations and how to partner with curiosity as a powerful ally in them. I share inspirations from my teenage years to present, including what I'm learning in a course on Mediation &...
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Difficult Conversations Made Easier
Is there a conversation that you’ve been meaning to have, but you don’t quite know how to approach it? Is there something you feel you need to speak up about but find yourself hesitating? If so, I got you. In this episode, I share the what, why, and how of difficult conversations along with my...
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Creativity and Connection in the Face of Overwhelm and Injustice
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world and the barrage of bad news, this episode is for you. This podcast is an invitation to "do what you can where you are" to promote more healing and justice in the world. If you're feeling stuck, I offer ideas and questions to help you think...
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Why Wait to Create? "Ready" is a Mirage
The world needs what you uniquely have to contribute. No need to wait until you're "ready." No need to strive for perfection. No need to have a massive impact on day 1. Getting started, one tiny, imperfect step at a time, is what's most important. In this episode of Resourced & Resourceful...
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Resourced and Resourceful Leadership is a podcast for people who care about the world and their impact in it. Hosted by Dr. Christine Petit—leadership coach, organizational consultant, and lifelong learner—this show offers reflections and conversations that support leaders navigating change, growth, and complexity.
Whether you're guiding others, navigating transition, or striving to live and lead with more clarity and care, you'll find meaningful support here. Christine brings grounded insight from her experience in purpose-driven leadership, organizational development, movements for social justice, and personal transformation.
Topics include intentional leadership, wellbeing, communication styles, organizational culture, community care, and more. Expect thoughtful episodes that honor complexity, invite growth, and help you align your actions with your values and vision.
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