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Inspirational Leadership for People Managers, Executives & HR Leaders

Kristen Harcourt
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Culture
Self-Leadership
Burnout
Self-Acceptance
Communication For Connection
Neurodiversity
Trust
Schneider Electric
Capacity Gap
Hiring
Personal Development
Work-Life Balance
Human Resources
Psychological Safety
Tanveer Naseer Leadership
Coaching
Nervous System
Identity Capacity

Kristen Harcourt is an Emotional Intelligence Expert and Leadership Catalyst who believes leadership starts from the inside out. On Inspirational Leadership, she brings you a blend of real-talk solo episodes and meaningful conversations with progressive CEOs, visionary HR leaders, and bold thinkers who are reimagining the world of work. If you’re ready to lead with more courage, connection, and im... more

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Latest Episodes

What role has mentorship played in your leadership journey?

In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen sits down with workplace culture expert, speaker, and author Helen Patterson to explore the incredible impact of mentorship—on our caree... more

What makes people trust a leader?

Many leaders believe trust is built through expertise, intelligence, or having all the answers. But in reality, trust is often built through something far more powerful: emotional safety.

In this episode of Inspira... more

In this powerful episode of Inspirational Leadership, Kristen sits down with speaker, coach, and mindfulness expert Jay Abassi for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, burnout, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to lead with hu... more

In this episode, Kristen Harcourt sits down with Amanda Small, VP of People & Culture, to explore how organizations can scale without losing what makes them human.

Amanda shares her unique journey from artist to executive, and how creativity, curios... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Abassi
Speaker, coach, and trainer focused on mindfulness, resilience, and leadership
Episode: Resilient Leadership: Staying Grounded Through Change with Jay Abassi
Amanda Small
People & Culture Executive
Nest Wealth (and former roles at Canada Helps, InPixen, Jibestream)
Episode: Scaling Culture Without Losing Humanity with Amanda Small
Ludmila Praslova
Professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology, Vanguard University of Southern California; neurodiversity and inclusion expert
Vanguard University of Southern California
Episode: Rethinking Leadership & Neuroinclusion with Dr. Ludmila Praslova
Sage Hobbs
Relational leadership and communication expert; author of Naked Communication and host of Race, Culture, and Beyond
Independent consultant / author
Episode: Leadership & Connection: Courageous Communication with Sage Hobbs
Tanveer Naseer
Internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and award-winning leadership writer; founder and CEO of Tanveer Naseer Leadership
Tanveer Naseer Leadership
Episode: Closing the Leadership Gap with Tanveer Naseer
Joey Walters
VP of HR at Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Episode: Modern HR: Where Humanity Meets High Performance with Joey Walters

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Kristen Harcourt
Host with focus on emotional intelligence, leadership development, and human-centered leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Meaningful and practical

    Kristen is clearly an expert on Emotional Intelligence, and she talks about it in a way that’s relatable and digestible. She’s also a fantastic host, guiding conversations in a way that lead to powerful insights and memorable stories. Highly recommended!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay_Abbasi
    United Statesa month ago
  • Open and Insightful

    I appreciate Kristen’s insights and they way she allows the conversation to flow with her guests. Anything that emerges, Kristen shows she is ready and willing to pause, reflect, and nurture the points at hand. This is a sign of how adept and experienced she must be as a coach. I’m a fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    V. Asmelash
    United States2 years ago
  • Transforming Teams for High Performance with Liane Davey

    In the 'Inspirational Leadership' podcast, Liane Davey's episode on increasing team efficiency and achieving high performance offered profound insights. Her discussion on the importance of trust, healthy tension in conflict, and psychological safety in teams was enlightening. Liane's practical tips on time management, boundary setting, and fostering productive conflict provide invaluable guidance for leaders looking to build stronger, more efficient teams. This episode is a must-listen for anyon... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • A dose of inspiration & practical tools in every conversation!

    Kristen, thank you for creating such a motivating and insightful platform for professionals looking to elevate their leadership and advance in their careers! I'm truly inspired by the conversations between you and your guests that support the whole-person and offer a holistic view on what it really means to lead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sabine Gedeon
    United States3 years ago
  • A Wellspring of Inspiration

    Kirsten's podcast lives up to its name as episode after episode is loaded with inspiration. Kirsten sets the tone for a freeflowing conversation with her esteemed guests. I enjoy listening to and learning from the diversity of her topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UPstarrr
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for authentic, human-centered leadership discussions.
Thoughtful host with a knack for pulling practical, actionable advice from diverse leaders.
Positive remarks highlight the high quality of guests and insightful conversations.
Guests consistently deliver concrete tools for leaders and teams.

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Resilient Leadership: Staying Grounded Through Change with Jay Abassi
Q: What about your past experiences helped shape your current approach to leadership and resilience?
Jay shares his 2014 turning point after his father's death, his 40-pound weight gain, debt, and burnout, which led him to embrace mindfulness, meditation, and deliberate practices to thrive under change.
Resilient Leadership: Staying Grounded Through Change with Jay Abassi
Q: Who do you want to be as a leader, and what are the blind spots you're missing?
Jay describes his evolution from burnout to a leadership approach rooted in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and compassionate accountability, stressing that leaders must acknowledge emotions in themselves and their teams to stay grounded and effective.
Leadership & Connection: Courageous Communication with Sage Hobbs
Q: What inspired you to write Naked Communication and how has your thinking evolved since then?
Sage describes starting with a belief that there is a more heart-centered way to communicate than traditional norms, and over time she refined her ideas into a more robust framework called Communication for Connection, incorporating more professional context and a greater focus on social impact leadership.
Closing the Leadership Gap with Tanveer Naseer
Q: What would you say to leaders who are hesitant to invest in their people?
The key is to redefine investment as a commitment to growing potential, not just funding. People who feel supported and trusted stay engaged, and even if they leave, they carry a positive reputation that attracts more talent.
Modern HR: Where Humanity Meets High Performance with Joey Walters
Q: Who has had a major impact on your journey as a leader?
Joey highlights mentors who believed in him, gave him challenging opportunities, and helped him learn both business and leadership, underscoring the power of surrounding oneself with strong role models.

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2. Amanda Small
3. Ludmila Praslova
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