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The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention

Cyndi
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Collaboration
Fear-Based Leadership
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Employee Engagement
Boundaries
Peace Framework
Thomas Kilmann Conflict Inventory
Trust
Brené Brown
Holiday Stress
LEAD Framework
Badger Honor Flight
Strategy
Organizational Culture
Maxwell Leadership
Trauma
Conflict Management
Consensus

Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.

Leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or having all the answers—it’s about being intentional.

If you’re ready to move from managing tasks to empowering people, you’re in the right place.

Each week, host Cyndi Wentland, founder of Intentionaleaders, shares actionable tools, real-world stories, and fr... more

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If the people around you aren’t telling you the truth, you’re not getting the full picture and you’re paying for it in ways you can’t always see. In this episode, we unpack why honest communication so often breaks down at work, even among smart, well... more

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Pressure doesn’t just test leaders—it reveals the habits you’ve been running on for years.

When deadlines tighten and emotions spike, do you get sharper and more connected… or do you slip into control, avoidance, or resistance?

In this episode, Cin... more

Think your IQ is what limits your influence? The real bottleneck might be your reactions. We pull back the curtain on emotional intelligence and show how it quietly governs decision quality, trust, performance, and the culture your team lives in ever... more

Feeling stuck between your best intentions and your most stressful reactions? We unpack a simple, repeatable way to move from autopilot to intentional leadership using the LEAD framework: Look within, Exercise choice, Act with intention, and Deepen c... more

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Eric Thompson
Founder of Lift Leadership
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Episode: From Reacting to Regulating: Leadership That Holds Under Pressure
Susan Inoue
Author of Leadership's Perfect Storm; advocate of Sabona leadership
Author, Leadership's Perfect Storm; Sabona leadership advocate
Episode: “I See You”: The Most Powerful Phrase in Leadership
Kate Lori
Coach and author of Unbreakable
Episode: When “Tough Love” Is Control: The Hidden Cost of Fear-Based Leadership
Ryan Gottfredson
Consultant and associate professor at University of California, Fullerton
University of California, Fullerton
Episode: Transform Your Internal Operating System to Upgrade Your Leadership with Ryan Gottfredson
Jodi McLean
Flight Operations Director for Badger Honor Flight
Badger Honor Flight
Episode: The Meaningful Project That Changes Lives Forever: Inside the Badger Honor Flight
Dr. Sharon Spano
Strategist, author, trauma-informed leadership coach
Episode: Find Fulfillment & Purpose in Leadership with Dr. Sharon Spano
Chris Robinson
Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership
Maxwell Leadership
Episode: Challenge Complacency to Reignite Your Potential with Chris Robinson
Olivia Stewart
Dynamic voice in employee engagement, leadership development, and inclusive workplace strategy
Episode: Lead with Courage and Inclusivity with Olivia Stewart
Heather Plett
Author, speaker, and facilitator known for The Art of Holding Space
Author and facilitator in leadership development
Episode: How to Hold Space as a Grounded Leader with Heather Plett

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Cyndi Wentland
Host of the show with a focus on intentional leadership, growth mindset, and practical tools for leaders.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Intentional Leaders Podcast hosted by Cyndi Wentland is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Cyndi's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. She has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • Great practical coaching and information

    As a manager, it is a struggle to manage expectations and be a leader with a team. Cyndi’s coaching gives me guidance to make better choices and lead teams with the best approach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ewentla
    United States2 years ago
  • Invaluable Information

    I had the pleasure of attending two classes taught by Mrs. Cyndi and they were amazing. I plan on utilizing everything I learned in my professional and personal life in terms of communication. Cyndi kept us engaged, brought energy to the room, and worked with examples that pertain to everyday scenarios in the work place!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrettWifey0413
    United States5 years ago

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Engaging host with energy and real-world examples that translate to daily work.
Supportive, practical coaching that helps managers lead with intention.
Guests bring actionable leadership frameworks and diverse perspectives on organizational culture.
Episodes emphasize movement from reactive to proactive leadership without burnout.

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Master Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
Q: How do you balance long-term vision with short-term execution in a rapidly changing environment?
Keep a three-year grand strategy but execute in five-day swim lanes; focus on what matters most this week and celebrate small wins to maintain energy and learning.
Master Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
Q: What would be two to three top mindset shifts for leaders who want to embrace velocity without sacrificing accuracy?
Shift toward experiential learning with limited data, embrace rapid decision-making, and use a structured risk framework (probabilities of win, loss, and ruin) to maintain speed while protecting the organization.
Master Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
Q: So what I wanted to start with is your focus as a business is on coaching, business coaching, particularly around strategy. Why do you see that as essential to leaders and organizations today?
Strategy provides direction in a world where speed is high and data is limited. Without a clear strategy, even fast execution can be wasteful or counterproductive; velocity without direction leads to poor outcomes, whereas aligning speed with a concrete direction creates real momentum.
The Meaningful Project That Changes Lives Forever: Inside the Badger Honor Flight
Q: What first drew you to this experience and to this mission and to this purpose?
Jodi explains that her father's World War II service inspired a desire to honor him, and the Honor Flight offered a meaningful way to connect with veterans' stories through hands-on logistics and leadership.

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This show targets ambitious leaders seeking practical tools to increase clarity, confidence, and intentionality in their leadership. Across episodes, listeners hear frameworks for emotional intelligence, boundary setting, collaboration, and resilient leadership—often grounded in real-world coaching, organizational culture, and personal growth stories. Noteworthy beats include host-led, toolkit-rich conversations with top practitioners and authors, a strong focus on applying psychological insights to everyday leadership, and a steady emphasis on sustainable performance without burnout. The format tends to blend structured frameworks with relatable anecdotes, making it accessible for first-time managers up to seasoned executives aiming to lea... more

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