Today we unwrap Faith — the gift that strengthens you when the path gets foggy and you can’t see what’s next. It's about trusting your instincts, your team, and the bigger picture.

In this episode, I’ll share why faith is not just a feeling… it’s a decision to believe there is more for you.

Picture walking barefoot on a quiet Bahamian shore, not knowing what’s around the bend, but trusting the tide and your own rhythm. That’s faith for your leadership journey.

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Today’s gift is Courage — the kind that rises when you decide to stop shrinking and finally step forward. It's the lift that pushes you past fear and hesitation.

I’ll share how courage works quietly behind the scenes and shows up loud when you need it the most.

Like diving off a dock into warm Bahamian waters, courage gives you momentum and freedom. Today, we explore how to take bold steps without losing your center or your sense of joy.

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Today, we unwrap the Gift of Peace — the calm confidence that settles your mind like the ocean at low tide.

If your world feels noisy, rushed, or heavy, let this episode help you breathe again and remember what it feels like to move through life from a grounded place.

Leadership can be chaotic — tasks, expectations, and tough conversations swirl around like a storm. But peace? Peace is your anchor.

Imagine the calm of a Bahamian lagoon, the water glassy and still, reminding you that grounded leaders create calm teams. That's peace.

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Today’s episode is all about Joy — the kind that bubbles up, lifts your shoulders, and reminds you that life is meant to be lived, not just managed.

It's the kind that sneaks in between meetings, deadlines, and emails and reminds you why you lead in the first place.

In true island style, we’re talking about the joy that shows up in small moments, simple pleasures, and the places we least expect. Get ready to smile (and maybe laugh out loud).

Imagine a gentle Bahamian breeze, the sun warming your shoulders, and laughter echoing across the waves. That’s the feeling we want your leadership to carry every day.

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Welcome to Day 1 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days!

Today, we unwrap hope — the spark that reminds us that no matter how messy the year gets, there’s always a fresh start waiting. It's your quiet spark that whispers, “You’re not finished yet.”

In this episode, I’ll share a story from my Bahamian roots about how even the smallest glimmer of hope can lift you out of the deepest doubt and light the path toward what’s next.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, tired, or unsure of your next step… this gift is your fresh breeze across the harbor.

Picture standing on a Bahamian beach at sunrise: the waves whispering promise, the sky wide and open. That’s hope in action for your leadership, your career, and your life.

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Welcome to Day 1 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days with Velma! 🎁

In this special holiday teaser, I’m sharing the first of 12 gifts designed to inspire, uplift, and guide you toward a more meaningful life.

Each day, you’ll receive a short story, reflection, or insight to help you lead with heart, live with purpose, and embrace the possibilities of the season. Whether you’re listening at home, at work, or on the go, these gifts are meant to fill your heart and spark action toward your best self.

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Let’s unwrap this journey together — your best season and your best life are waiting.

Ever feel like your team keeps dropping half-finished work at your feet… then staring at you like your dog does when it wants you to throw the slobbery toy again?

If so, friend—you’re in the right episode.

In Part 3 of our Accountability in Action series, we’re digging into the real reason your team won’t take ownership… and why it’s not because they’re lazy, uninterested, or incapable. In fact, most employees simply haven’t been taught how to own their work—and leaders are often unintentionally training them not to.

In this episode, Velma Knowles breaks down:

• The hidden “ownership blockers” quietly killing initiative
• What research says about accountability
• Why your team may be operating in task-compliance, not true ownership
• The 3 practical moves that shift employees from waiting to willing
• And how to do it all without feeling like the mean boss

If you’ve been carrying too much… fixing too much… or secretly doing everyone’s job “just to survive the week,” you’ll walk away from this episode lighter, clearer, and equipped.

And because leadership shouldn’t feel lonely—Velma shares a free bonus resource inside her weekly newsletter, The Leader’s Lift:

👉 The Ownership Ladder: 5 Levels to Move Your Employee from Waiting to Willing

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This episode is your invitation to break the cycle, elevate your team, and finally stop being the workplace “professional parent.”

Pull up a chair, press play, and let’s get your team owning their work like pros.

Connect at https://VelmaKnowles.com

Are you secretly doing your team’s job? 👀

If you’re drowning in late nights, fixing mistakes you didn’t make, and carrying the weight of everyone’s workload… this episode is your rescue rope — and guess what? You’re not the one grabbing it anymore.

Today, we’re exposing the real reason accountability keeps slipping through your team’s fingers — and how your good intentions might be teaching them not to own their work. Ouch, right?

You’ll learn:

✔ The #1 leadership habit that kills ownership

✔ How to stop rescuing and start coaching

✔ 3 simple steps your team will actually respond to

✔ How to build accountability that doesn’t require micromanaging (hallelujah!)

Imagine leaving work at 5 PM (on time!) because your team delivered — not because you swooped in. That’s the freedom you deserve. And it starts today.

🎙️ This is Part 2 of our “Accountability in Action” series — subscribe so you don’t miss the rest!

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