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Lead Well! with Christine Schickinger

Lead Well! with Christine Schickinger

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 Welcome to the ”Lead Well!” podcast, a unique exploration into Health-Promoting Leadership, leading with mental fitness at its core. Discover how to excel in leading yourself and others through a blend of mental and, physical fitness, purpose, and psychological safety. Drawing from an eclectic background in corporate leadership, innovative coaching methods, naturopathy, and animal care, we’ll share practical insights for leaders (with animal inspired lessons) to foster healthier, more productive environments. Join us on this journey of transformational leadership! Economie Hygiène et vie saine Management Management et direction Psychologie Psychologie et psychiatrie Sciences sociales
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  • Ep 120. Communicate So People Actually Hear You

    Ep 120. Communicate So People Actually Hear You
    May 5 2026
    Communication is often treated as a skill. In reality, it is a relational process shaped by awareness, intention, and internal state. In this episode, Christine speaks with Andrew Blotky, executive coach and former communications leader at Meta and Johnson & Johnson. The conversation explores how leaders can communicate with clarity and authenticity, especially in times of uncertainty. A central idea runs through the episode: communication is not defined by what is said, but by what is received. This shifts the focus from output to alignment. From message delivery to audience understanding. Key themes include: Why communication requires clarity of intent before expression How presence and nervous system regulation influence how messages land The limits of scripted communication and the value of conversational navigation The role of middle managers as “honest brokers” in complex organizational dynamics How storytelling creates meaning beyond facts and data Why listening, curiosity, and audience awareness are foundational leadership capabilities The episode also connects communication to broader questions of leadership under uncertainty. When external conditions are unstable, leaders need an internal anchor. Values, experience, and self-awareness become the basis for clear and credible communication. This is not a conversation about techniques. It is a conversation about mechanisms.
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    29 min
  • Ep 119. Why You Feel Stuck (Even When Life Looks Right)

    Ep 119. Why You Feel Stuck (Even When Life Looks Right)
    Apr 28 2026
    In this episode, Christine speaks with Shamayne Olivia about identity, self-alignment, and the often invisible cost of living a life that no longer fits. The conversation explores how many people, especially women, grow into roles shaped by expectations rather than conscious choice. Over time, this creates a gap between external success and internal experience. Shamayne shares her personal journey of questioning long-standing patterns, setting boundaries, and rebuilding her identity from the inside out. A central element of her work is the metaphor of “shoes”, representing different aspects of personal development, including foundation, past experiences, support systems, voice, and connection. The discussion highlights: The psychological impact of long-term misalignment Why change often triggers resistance in others The role of self-questioning in personal transformation How boundaries contribute to identity clarity Why expression and visibility are essential for well-being This episode adds an important dimension to the broader conversation on leadership: sustainable performance requires not only regulation, but alignment.
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    23 min
  • Ep 118. How Great Leaders Build Trust Without Micromanaging

    Ep 118. How Great Leaders Build Trust Without Micromanaging
    Apr 21 2026
    In this episode, Christine speaks with Steven Howard, creator of Humony Leadership, about what it really means to lead people rather than manage them. The conversation starts with a simple distinction: tasks, processes, and policies need management, but people need leadership. Steven argues that many leaders still operate as if their role is to have all the answers, control the process, and tell others how to think. In today’s work environment, that approach limits creativity, ownership, and sustained results. A central idea in this conversation is that trust should not be treated as a reward people have to earn over time. Steven suggests the opposite. Start by making it clear that trust is already present, then define clearly what breaks it. From there, leadership becomes visible through transparency, consistency, listening, and honest communication. The episode also explores: - why specific reinforcing feedback is essential for motivation - why fear of micromanaging can lead to abandonment instead of leadership - how mentoring differs from coaching - why leaders should separate announcing change from discussing execution - how people-centric leadership can begin at team level, without waiting for the whole organization to change The result is a practical conversation about trust, accountability, motivation, and culture. Not soft leadership. Effective leadership.
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    31 min
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