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The Charismatic Leader

Brett McDermott
Leadership
Charisma
Communication
Presence
Listening
Entrepreneurship
Public Speaking
Vocal Variety
Personal Development
Storytelling
Eye Contact
Trust
Affirmations
Emotional Intelligence
Productivity
Charismatic Mindset
Availability
To-Do List
Evan Carmichael
Curiosity

Charisma is the difference between being heard and being followed. In The Charismatic Leader, Brett McDermott unpacks the skills, strategies, and stories behind Confidence, Connection and Real Influence. Through solo episodes and interviews with world-class leaders, performers and communication experts, you’ll learn how to inspire loyalty, communicate with impact, and become the leader people show... more

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Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast.

In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Angela Howard, founder of Call for Culture and former people and culture leader with 15 years of experience. Angela makes the case that most companies aren’t... more

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast.

In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Donald Kelly, widely known as The Sales Evangelist. Donald shares the modern playbook for building a pipeline of leads that actually close in today’s marketp... more

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast.

In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Marc Hildebrand, former LAPD sergeant turned self-leadership coach. After 20 years in law enforcement, Marc realized the biggest threat to his potential wasn... more

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast.

In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Amanda Gulino, founder of A Better Monday, coach, facilitator, and truth teller who has spent nearly a decade inside teams uncovering why some leaders earn i... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Hildebrand
Former LAPD sergeant and self-leadership coach
Self-Leadership Coaching / Marc Hildebrand Coaching
Episode: #166 - Stop Believing Your Own Excuses with Marc Hildebrand
Amanda Gulino
Founder of A Better Monday, coach and facilitator
A Better Monday
Episode: #165 - Building Trust and Better Mondays with Amanda Gulino
Alain Hunkins
Leadership coach and author
Independent consultant
Episode: #164 - Connection, Communication, Collaboration: The Real Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins
Lindsay Dowd
Former IBM executive, author, and speaker
HeartBeat for Hire / former IBM executive
Episode: #163 - How to Reinvent Yourself with Lyndsay Dowd
Michelle Troseth
Co-host of Burnout Proof Leadership Podcast
Burnout Proof Leadership / Polarity Power Pair
Episode: #161 - Bookend Your Day: How Silence and Shutdown Rituals Prevent Burnout
Tracy Christopherson
Co-host of Burnout Proof Leadership Podcast
Burnout Proof Leadership / Polarity Power Pair
Episode: #161 - Bookend Your Day: How Silence and Shutdown Rituals Prevent Burnout
Vaso Vardaki
Leadership coach and expert on team dynamics
Episode: #160 - The Leadership Communication Skills that Build High-Performing Teams with Vaso Vardaki
Karen Laos
Confidence Cultivator, C-suite advisor and keynote speaker
Episode: #159 - The Courage to Ask with Karen Laos
Erik Dominguez
Communication coach who teaches fearless communication and confidence
Independent coach/consultant
Episode: #158 - Stop Performing Confidence—Start Owning it with Erik Dominguez

Host

Brett McDermott
Host of The Charismatic Leader

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • High Energy with Practical Insights

    Brett delivers a fabulous show with high energy and practical insights for his leadership audience. As recent guests on Brett’s show - his in the moment curiosity and charisma are part of his secret to his show’s success. A definite “subscribe to podcast” if you are leader who wants to create valuable influence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Polarity Power Pair
    United States2 months ago
  • Brett delivers enormous value - a must listen!

    Brett brings on the best guests and he curates conversations that are practical and relevant. He’s also the real deal! Take a listen and see for yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen Laos
    United States2 months ago
  • Golden insight

    Brett knows so much in this field and together with his guests, he shines a light on what it takes to communicate and lead successfully. Golden insights for anyone who cares about leading themselves and their team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vanessa Cuddeford
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Packed full!

    Brett does an amazing job of packing in the value with his powerful guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaz Wolfe
    United States4 months ago
  • Deep hitting insights!

    If you are looking for a fresh look at leadership and connecting, then tune in and take notes! Brett dives deep with his amazing guests and is able to draw out unique nuggets of wisdom for every aspect of your life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rdreeke
    United States6 months ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber, delivering practical leadership tips.

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Talking Points

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#165 - Building Trust and Better Mondays with Amanda Gulino
Q: What communication skills do you see most commonly lacking in leaders today?
The biggest gap is reacting instead of responding, especially under pressure. Leaders often spout off in the heat of the moment, then have to repair the relationship later. Building the habit of pausing, taking a breath, and choosing a thoughtful response leads to more effective influence and less conflict.
#166 - Stop Believing Your Own Excuses with Marc Hildebrand
Q: When did you decide to shave your head and how did that fit into your broader mindset shift?
Marc explains it started in the LAPD era; shaving was practical at first, but later reflected a deeper choice about authenticity and intimidation in a leadership context, which fed into his broader self-leadership philosophy.
#164 - Connection, Communication, Collaboration: The Real Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins
Q: What is the facilitative mindset and why is it essential now?
Facilitative leadership treats guiding and enabling others as the primary goal, not commanding; it emphasizes ease, removing obstacles, and helping people think and act independently to achieve shared outcomes.
#164 - Connection, Communication, Collaboration: The Real Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins
Q: What did you learn from studying theater that applies to leadership coaching?
The core idea is that leaders must be conscious of the role they play and the impact they intend to have, much like actors who perform a role with an audience in mind and a purpose beyond personal feelings.
#132-Lessons From Kobe and Curry- Why Mastering the Fundamentals are the Key to Your Success
Q: How should someone approach the comparison trap in a healthy way?
Compare to extract useful traits and routines rather than external metrics; use others' discipline and craft as models, not as proxies for personal worth. The healthiest comparison is against your past self and your potential, not against others' status or possessions.

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The show explores how to lead with presence, influence, and practical communication skills. Across episodes, listeners hear about confidence as trainable, authentic leadership, storytelling that lands, and tactical approaches to executive presence, delegation, and team engagement. Guests range from executive coaches and leadership consultants to entrepreneurs and communication experts, offering actionable frameworks that help leaders motivate, connect, and drive results. A notable strength is the blend of theory with tangible tactics—listeners can walk away with concrete steps for meetings, talks, and daily leadership rituals.

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Recent guests on The Charismatic Leader include:

1. Marc Hildebrand
2. Amanda Gulino
3. Alain Hunkins
4. Lindsay Dowd
5. Michelle Troseth
6. Tracy Christopherson
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8. Karen Laos

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