In Episode 290 of Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb speaks with Margaret Andrews, author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding. A seasoned executive leader, Harvard instructor, and founder of the MYLO Center, Margaret shares why leadership is not just a skillset, it’s a craft that begins within. From her early career in consulting to running MBA and executive programs at MIT and Harvard, Margaret’s journey has been guided by curiosity, risk-taking, and deep reflection.

Margaret explains why self-awareness becomes increasingly important as we move into leadership roles. One of her most powerful insights? We judge ourselves by our intentions, but others judge us by our behaviors. That gap can undermine even the most well-meaning leaders. She shares how understanding our formative influences, values, and definitions of success allows us to close that gap and lead with greater clarity and impact.

In a world reshaped by post-pandemic workplace shifts, hybrid culture debates, and rapid change, Margaret reminds us that there is no silver bullet in leadership, only thoughtful, intentional navigation. If you’re contemplating your next move, leading a team, or striving to grow into your next level, this conversation offers practical frameworks and reflective questions to help you truly work from the inside out.

In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

• Why leadership is a creative craft and not just a position
• The difference between intentions and behaviors, and why it matters
• How curiosity shapes career transitions
• The role of risk-taking in professional growth
• Why self-understanding is foundational to leading others
• The paradox of hybrid work and organizational culture
• How leaders can close the intention–behavior gap
• Why slowing down leads to better long-term decisions
• The importance of modeling learning and vulnerability
• Practical reflection strategies for your next career move

Learn more about Margaret:

• Visit The MYLO Center
• Read: Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding
• Follow Margaret on LinkedIn: @margaretcandrews
• Visit MargaretAndrews.com

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In this episode of Work From the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb sits down with entrepreneur and leadership innovator Addie Swartz, CEO of reacHIRE. Addie shares the remarkable throughline of her career, from selling apple pies at age 12 to founding multiple mission-driven companies, all rooted in a belief that talent, confidence, and potential exist everywhere, even when they’re overlooked.

Throughout the conversation, Addie reflects on pivotal moments that shaped her path, including her time at Bain, Disney, and Lotus, and the personal experiences that inspired her to build businesses supporting women, girls, and professionals navigating career transitions. From creating positive role models for young girls through The Beacon Street Girls to helping experienced professionals return to meaningful work, Addie illustrates how life’s disruptions often reveal powerful opportunities.

Addie also discusses the evolution of reacHIRE and its leadership platform, Aurora, which help individuals grow, re-enter, and advance within organizations by focusing on strengths, confidence, and intentional support. Her advice for anyone facing a transition is both reassuring and practical: lean into your potential, stay curious, and don’t go it alone. This episode is a powerful reminder that every stage of life holds the possibility for growth and reinvention.

In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

• How early entrepreneurial experiences can shape lifelong leadership instincts
• Why confidence, and not capability, is often the biggest barrier during career transitions
• The hidden cost of sidelining experienced talent after career breaks
• How strengths-based leadership development drives engagement, growth, and retention
• Why meaningful careers are built through curiosity, courage, and support at every stage of life

Learn more about Addie:

• Follow Addie on LinkedIn: @addieswartz
• Visit the website: reachire.com
• Explore Aurora



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What happens when life strips away certainty—health, finances, identity—and asks you to rebuild from the inside out? In this powerful episode, Tammy Gooler Loeb sits down with Matt Paradise, financial wellness speaker, award-winning author, and living example of resilience. Matt shares his extraordinary journey from homelessness and addiction to a decades-long career in financial counseling and ultimately, to redefining what true wealth really means.

Matt reflects on growing up between two vastly different worlds, grappling with addiction as a teenager, and becoming sober at 18. His story unfolds through mentorship, purpose, and a growing understanding that money is rarely just about math. It’s about identity, meaning, and hope. Along the way, Matt explains the critical difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, why comparison is the thief of joy, and how unaddressed inner struggles often show up in our financial lives.

The conversation takes a profound turn when Matt shares his experience surviving a rare bile duct cancer diagnosis and liver transplant. Out of that pain emerged clarity—and his book, Financially Capable: A Friendly Guide to Building Whole-Health Wealth. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask: What does “enough” really look like and how do we build lives that support our whole selves?

In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

• Why financial stress is rarely just about money
• The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
• How addiction, debt, and overwork share common emotional roots
• What it means to build Whole Health Wealth
• The role of mentorship in personal and professional transformation
• How serious illness can clarify purpose and priorities
• Why “done is better than perfect” when life is uncertain
• A practical five-step framework for meaningful change
• Reframing “have to” into “get to”
• Why hope matters—even when it’s not a strategy

Learn more about Matt:

• Read: Financially Capable: A Friendly Guide to Building Whole Health Wealth
• Visit mattparadise.com
• LinkedIn: @mattparadise
• Facebook



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