Episodes

  • How Do I Prove I’m the Right Person for a Different Leadership Role?

    How Do I Prove I’m the Right Person for a Different Leadership Role?
    May 6 2024
    He’s come up the ranks and built his career working in the field, and now wants to transition to the corporate side of his company. But he’s struggling to convince senior colleagues to permanently place him in such a role. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through defining his value proposition and influencing key decision-makers to achieve his career goals.
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    53 mins
  • How Do I Avoid a Career Plateau at Midlife?

    How Do I Avoid a Career Plateau at Midlife?
    Apr 22 2024
    She’s an experienced leader who has always been highly ambitious and motivated to achieve impressive results. But now as she enters mid-life, she’s thinking about the next phase of her career and how to find a balance between striving and fulfillment. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through her concerns about aging in the workforce, finding the right challenges, and planning for her future.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • How Do I Stay on the Fast Track to the Next Level of Leadership?

    How Do I Stay on the Fast Track to the Next Level of Leadership?
    Apr 8 2024
    She has moved up in her organization quickly and often feels like she’s playing catch up. But she also has gotten positive feedback from senior executives that she’s performing well. Now, as her company grows and the advancement opportunities narrow, she wants to be strategic about how to get to the next level of leadership. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader to think through how she needs to adapt to move forward.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • How Do I Get Results Without Feeling Burned Out?

    How Do I Get Results Without Feeling Burned Out?
    Mar 25 2024
    He’s a leader with a passion for going the extra mile and achieving results. But he’s struggling with how long he can sustain the level of effort and time required to meet the demands of his new role. Host Muriel Wilkins helps this leader unpack what drives his work habits, redefine how he demonstrates his value, and align his workload with his overall goals.
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    51 mins
  • How Do I Balance My Career Goals with My Company’s Needs?

    How Do I Balance My Career Goals with My Company’s Needs?
    Mar 11 2024
    She held many positions all over the world before landing her dream leadership role. But then she took on a different position at her company to be closer to where she wanted to live permanently. Now she’s missing her previous role and hopes to return to it, but is unsure how to make it happen since the company needs her where she is. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through understanding how to articulate her career goals and navigate what’s next.
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    41 mins
  • Coming Soon: Season 7

    Coming Soon: Season 7
    Mar 4 2024
    Executive coach Muriel Wilkins is back March 11 with a new season of the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of real life executive coaching conversations. On this season of Coaching Real Leaders, you’ll listen in on coaching sessions with leaders working through pressing career challenges like: How can I craft my next role to avoid burnout? Should I return to the C-suite? How can I find a new role that makes use of my strengths and brings me happiness? Can I adjust my workload while still making an impact? Listen in, learn with them, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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    2 mins
  • How Do I Handle Negative Feedback from My Team?

    How Do I Handle Negative Feedback from My Team?
    Nov 27 2023
    She’s grown her entire career at one company, but now she’s in a new leadership role and she recently felt blindsided by negative feedback from her team. She’s struggling to process the feedback and respond. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how she can move forward with her team.
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    54 mins
  • Should I Continue to Climb the Corporate Ladder?

    Should I Continue to Climb the Corporate Ladder?
    Nov 13 2023
    She’s a high-achiever who has defined herself through her achievements and promotions. But she’s hit some bumps in her career and she’s feeling less engaged in her work. Now she’s questioning the leadership track she’s on. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through defining what success looks like for her moving forward.
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    1 hr and 1 min