IDEAS+LEADERS

In episode 310 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Lorraine Armijos, executive coach, consultant, and founder of LAR INSIGHTS. Lorraine began her leadership journey in the U.S. Air Force and brings more than 20 years of experience, including roles with Fortune 500 companies.
We explore how leaders can successfully navigate change, turn strategy into action, and build high-performing teams. Lorraine shares why great leadership is increasingly about asking the right questions rather than giving all the answers, and how leaders can move from overwhelm to greater clarity and impact.

In this episode, we discuss:
How to turn a strong vision into effective execution

How leaders can move from overwhelm to transformational impact

Why great leaders learn to coach rather than simply give orders

How data can support better leadership decisions

How process improvement can support sustainable business growth

Tune in for a practical conversation about leadership, change management, strategy, and creating organizations where people and performance can thrive together.

You can connect with Lorraine here: Lorraine Armijos | LinkedIn
 
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In episode 309 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Angélica Pérez-Litwin, clinical psychologist, author, and founder and CEO of Lumin, who has spent more than twenty years working with high-achieving professionals.

We explore why some of the most successful people struggle with exhaustion, anxiety, strained relationships, and the feeling that they can never slow down. Angélica introduces the concept of Career Distress Response and explains what happens when professional achievement becomes deeply connected to our identity and self-worth. Drawing from her new book, The Great Unraveling, she also shares how we can move toward Career Harmony — pursuing meaningful ambition without sacrificing ourselves along the way.

In this episode, we discuss:

The difference between burnout and Career Distress Response

Why high achievers can struggle to slow down even when they are exhausted

How achievement and professional identity can become deeply intertwined

Why vacations, boundaries, and productivity tools don't always solve the underlying problem

How leaders and organizations unintentionally reward unhealthy patterns of overwork

How to redefine success and build a healthier relationship with ambition

What Career Harmony looks like in practice

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about leadership, ambition, identity, and how to build sustainable success without losing yourself in the process.
You can connect with Angélica here: Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin, PhD, MBA | LinkedIn 
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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Nina Burrowes, psychologist, author, and founder of The Consent Collective. For more than two decades, Nina has worked with judges, universities, and organizations to understand sexual harassment, consent, power, and workplace culture.

We explore why traditional approaches to harassment prevention often fail and why understanding human behavior is essential for creating meaningful cultural change. Nina also shares insights from her book All Reasonable Steps and her unusual approach to making complex psychological ideas accessible through cartoons and visual storytelling.

In this episode, we discuss:
The psychology behind workplace behavior and harassment

How power and organizational culture influence behavior

Why policies and compliance alone don't create cultural change

How leaders can approach difficult conversations with greater confidence

How education, curiosity, and honest conversations can help prevent harm

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about psychology, leadership, communication, and building healthier workplace cultures.

You can connect with Nina here Dr Nina Burrowes | LinkedIn Her book: All Reasonable Steps | Dr Nina Burrowes 

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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Julian Lighton, bestselling author, Silicon Valley executive coach, and former Chief Strategy Officer with more than 30 years of leadership experience.

Julian has worked at McKinsey, led a $4.5 billion division at Cisco, and held senior roles across billion-dollar companies. His latest book, Navigating Your Next, explores a surprisingly simple question: what do you actually want from your career?

In this episode, we discuss:
How to get clear on what you really want from your career

How AI, layoffs, and changing workplaces are reshaping career decisions

The negotiation mistakes even experienced executives make

How to navigate career transitions with greater confidence and clarity

Tune in for a practical conversation about career choices, leadership, negotiation, and making the most of the 90,000 hours we spend at work.

You can connect with Julian here Julian Lighton | LinkedIn 
Julian's website: https://www.julianlighton.com/
His book: https://www.julianlighton.com/book

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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Adriana Caliri, executive leadership coach and former corporate leader who spent 25 years in the corporate world, including more than two decades at Nike.

We talk about what it takes to build a successful career without losing yourself along the way. Adriana shares her WNGSway™ methodology — Find Your Wings, Learn the Game, Lead Your Way — and explains why authentic leadership begins with understanding who you are, what you bring, and how you want to lead.

In this episode, we discuss:
How to lead from within instead of seeking external validation

Why seeing work as a “game” can change how you approach your career

How to find your authentic leadership voice

What Adriana learned from working with world-class athletes

How to combine high performance with meaning, joy, and fulfillment

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about authentic leadership, career success, and creating impact without losing yourself in the process.

You can connect with Adriana here Adriana Caliri | LinkedIn
 
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