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Leadership Lab: Confidence Skills, Emotional Intelligence, and Career Growth for Women Leaders

Jamie McKinney | Author, Executive Coach, & Women's Leadership Development Guide
Leadership
Leadership Laboratory
Imposter Syndrome
Positive Intelligence
Leadership Development
Confidence
Public Speaking
Three Pillars Of Leadership
Financial Well-Being
Meeting Preparation
Nervous System
Oil and Gas Industry
Hit It To Me Skills
Strengths
Work-Life Balance
Intersectional Gender Equity
Motherhood
Women In Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Anvil Corporation

Leadership Lab is the leadership development podcast for female mid-level managers and emerging women leaders ready to trade self-doubt for confident, authentic self-leadership. Hosted by Jamie McKinney, a former C-Suite leader in male-dominated industries turned executive coach, each episode delivers warm, practical tools built around emotional intelligence, Positive Intelligence, and unshakeable... more

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Most negotiation advice tells you to push harder or hold your ground longer. Jonathan B. Smith says the real leverage is empathy.

Jonathan is a negotiation expert and trainer with The Black Swan Group. He trained directly under Chris Voss, co-author... more

What do 94% of female C-suite executives have in common? They played sports. On Leadership Lab, host Jamie McKinney talks with Bonnie Bernstein, founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions. Bonnie spent three decades as an Emmy Award-winning journali... more

You do not need the deepest voice or the tallest frame to own a room. Executive presence is a skill that can be learned at any stage of your career. Jamie McKinney's guest this week has spent more than a decade teaching it to Fortune 10 leaders, yet ... more

Women are often told to be clear, confident, and decisive, then questioned the moment they are. Cyre Mercedes Quiñones knows that tension well, and she has built her leadership around proving that direct does not mean aggressive.

The CEO of iMasons ... more

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Bonnie Bernstein
Emmy Award-winning journalist who covered NFL, NBA, MLB, and college football/basketball; creator/host/executive producer of The Champion's Edge
The Champion's Edge / Champion's Edge TV show / ESPN, ABC, CBS Sports
Episode: Why Female Athletes Make Resilient Business Leaders
Jeff Davenport
Executive communication coach, Duarte alum, founder of Davenport Communications
Davenport Communications
Episode: Executive Presence Tips to Speak With Authority in Any Room
Cyre Mercedes Quiñones
CEO of Infrastructure Masons (iMasons); leader in digital infrastructure
Infrastructure Masons
Episode: Assertive vs. Aggressive: A Female CEO's Playbook for Being Direct
Kathleen Phillips
Financial professional focused on education and empowerment for families
Undisclosed financial firm
Episode: Financial well-being
Chelsea Kessler
Financial advisor specializing in personalized advisory services
Undisclosed financial firm
Episode: Financial well-being
Jim Beilstein
Vice President of Global Operations and Supply Chain for Owens Corning's insulation business
Owens Corning
Episode: Impress Top Leaders: A Proven Checklist for Leading Efficient and Effective Meetings
Lindsay Troxell
Nervous system business coach
Our Coaching Initiative
Episode: From Stress to Strength: Transformative Nervous System Strategies for Leaders
Katerina Yared
Energy scientist with 20+ years in oil, gas, geothermal, and carbon capture
Independent energy professional / former roles in oil & gas and geothermal sectors
Episode: How Support Systems Shape Leadership Success and Career Pivots
Maggie Taliska
Senior Battery Energy Storage Technical Manager at Transgrid Energy
Transgrid Energy
Episode: Holistic Leadership: Applying Work Skills to Secure Better Healthcare Outcomes

Host

Jamie McKinney
Host of Leadership Lab; executive coach with background in C-Suite leadership in male-dominated industries.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • INFORMATIVE!! Must listen for me

    Jamie has been in the trenches like all of us and knows what it takes to rise to be an outstanding leaderships. All her podcasts are great nuggets of information. I’m biased, I have taken one of her coaching series and it was a game changers and a good mindset reset for me. This is worth your time to listen. Enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traceyrco1
    United States3 months ago
  • Very informative

    Great leadership lessons for everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZLothrboke
    United States7 months ago
  • Valuable in its Practicality

    Right now, I have three favorite leadership podcasters, and Jamie is one of them! The insights and guidance she and her guests bring our immediately applicable to day-to-day work situations. Whether you were already a leader, leading from an individual contributor role, or looking to advance in your career, this guidance is incredibly valuable in its practicality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lmbaer
    United States8 months ago
  • Exceptional listen!

    This is an amazing podcast anytime you need inspiration and uplifting! Jamie is so encouraging and her knowledge is gold! I really enjoyed the episode about nervous system regulation with Lindsay!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SLD 1016
    United States8 months ago
  • Could listen all day!

    Jamie is so well spoken and easy to follow. I love learning what other women have experienced in the workplace and appreciate the advice that has made these strong women who they are today. This is such an enjoyable podcast. It’s easy to listen to and so inspiring! I wish I could give it 10 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kylee Dino
    United States9 months ago

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Guests are well-aligned with women leaders seeking confidence and strategic impact.
The host's coaching approach is described as supportive and coach-like, with real-world takeaways.
Listeners praise practical, actionable leadership guidance and inspiring guest stories.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Speaking Up at Work: Strategies for Making Your Voice Stand Out
Q: Can you give us the debrief of this situation?
Dena explains how a financial crisis prompted a multi-step proposal to shut down a facility, starting with a numbers-based case and evolving through additional evidence, stakeholder alignment, and a crafted plan to mitigate impacts, ultimately gaining leadership approval in a structured, five-step sequence.
Launching Leadership Laboratory: Building Confidence and Community for Women Leaders
Q: But what is one leadership lesson that completely changed how you show up, Jamie, either professionally and or personally?
Two core lessons stand out: focus on relationships and results to build connection while driving outcomes, and embrace a growth mindset where decisions and readiness are about action and intention, not fixed feelings. This approach also emphasizes asking for help as a strength and a catalyst for unlocking one's full potential.
Overcoming Career Static: Building Confidence and Clarity in Your Leadership Path
Q: Do I have those details correct, Missy?
Missy confirms her goal to build something big, with clear, unique skills, and a plan to lead through complexity by creating a leadership framework and staying in the gray space.
Impress Top Leaders: A Proven Checklist for Leading Efficient and Effective Meetings
Q: What would it take to delegate more to free up time for higher priority work?
Build trust, ensure the delegate has strong analytical and communication capabilities, and implement clear metrics to track progress so decisions remain aligned with objectives.
Impress Top Leaders: A Proven Checklist for Leading Efficient and Effective Meetings
Q: What leadership qualities are most critical for driving long term strategic success?
Ask really good questions, project and anticipate future directions, and stay aligned with business goals while adapting as you learn; focus on direction and guiding with educated curiosity rather than needing to know every answer.

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Leadership Lab focuses on practical leadership development for women, combining emotional intelligence, Positive Intelligence, and confidence-building techniques. Episodes typically blend personal stories with actionable frameworks (like PQ reps and Sage voice) and show how to apply these tools in high-stakes conversations, meetings, and career transitions. A notable strength is the concrete, repeatable exercises and a strong emphasis on community practice, mentorship, and accountability to sustain growth beyond listening. The show often features experienced women leaders and collaborators who translate complex concepts into approachable steps, making it helpful for mid-level managers and aspiring executives aiming to level up with authenti... more

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2. Jeff Davenport
3. Cyre Mercedes Quiñones
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5. Chelsea Kessler
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7. Lindsay Troxell
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