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The Experimental Leader

Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford
Leadership
Kind Leadership
Mental Health
Organizational Culture
Vulnerability In Leadership
Health Care Content Creation
Transgender Representation
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Operational Excellence
Podcasting
Consensus Decision Making
Diversity In Teams
Listening To Dissent
Radical Inclusivity
Implicit Bias
Change Management
Decision-Making Process
Leadership Styles
Resistance To Change
Work Culture

Are you a business owner, executive, leader, team leader, aspiring future leader, leadership junkie, a scientist, a design thinker, or simply the leader of your own life? If you are, then you are a leader, and as such, you should be experimenting!

Welcome to The Experimental Leader, a podcast where we tackle the ways leaders are experimenting in their own work. Hosted by Melanie Parish and Dr. Me... more

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In this month’s episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, we explore what it takes to build leadership that lasts. The conversation covers the essentials of self-leadership, aligning words with actions, and the role of diversity in shaping stronger... more

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In this episode of The Experimental Leader podcast, hosts Melanie Parrish and Mel Rutherford speak with Col. Bree Fram, one of the highest-ranking out transgender officers in the U.S. Space Force. Together, they explore the complexities of leading wi... more

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In this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, hosts Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford are joined by executive coach and ADHD expert Frankie Berkoben to explore how executive functioning and systems thinking can elevate leadership performance.

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In this Pride Month episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, hosts Mel Rutherford and Melanie Parish are joined by Dr. Liz Cavallaro, executive coach and author of Forging Queer Leaders.

Together, they explore how LGBTQ+ leaders leverage resilien... more

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Recent Guests

Tara Landes
Operational excellence expert and influence trainer
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Episode: Unlocking Operational Excellence with Tara Landes
Jaime Mann
A busy mother of three and partner in a commercial construction company with 15+ years of leadership experience.
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Episode: Leadership Through Connection with Jaime Mann
Pat Broe
A mental health advocate and best-selling author who shares his personal journey with mental health challenges.
Author of The Real Confident You
Episode: Confidence and Mental Wellness in Leadership with Pat Broe
Marie Deveaux
Executive Leadership Coach, PCC through the International Coach Federation, effective communication strategist, DEI consultant and international speaker.
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Episode: Fostering Belonging Through Leadership with Marie Deveaux
Julianna Newland
Accomplished author and communications expert
Episode: Navigating Public Affairs and Storytelling with Julianna Newland
Shirley Engelmeier
Thought leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with over 25 years of experience
Inclusion, Inc.
Episode: Driving Business Success Through DEI with Shirley Engelmeier
Dr. Lulu
CEO of Dr. Lulu's Coaching and Consulting Lounge and president of Dr. Lulu's Angel Haven.
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Episode: Navigating Gender Diversity with Dr. Lulu
Christy Pretzinger
CEO of WG Content, specializing in health care content
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Episode: Building Better Workplaces Through Kind Leadership with Christy Pretzinger

Hosts

Melanie Parish
Co-host of discussions centered on leadership experimentation, focusing on personal development and innovative management strategies. Melanie is a Master Certified Coach and has consulted for varied global organizations.
Dr. Mel Rutherford
Co-host with expertise in psychology and human development, bringing an academic perspective to leadership discussions, focusing on emotional intelligence and diversity in leadership roles.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Exploring Leadership with Authenticity and Care

    I had the pleasure of being a guest on Melanie's podcast and was truly impressed by her unique perspective on leadership, which I had already admired in her book. Melanie's authenticity and care for every business relationship she creates are evident in every episode. Together, we experimented with exploring the power of narratives in leadership, which was a fascinating and enriching experience. We are so lucky to have this podcast as a resource to reinvent who we are as leaders. Highly recommen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guillaume Wiatr
    United Statesa year ago
  • What a fantastic podcast!

    Every conversation is so interesting, I am enjoying the diverse topics and the questions that Melanie and Mel asks of their guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    donna_wallace
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great POV

    It was so refreshing to talk about leadership with Melanie! Her “experimental” take on the subject was a great fit for my SASSy framework! Loved being on this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dr.l.carol
    United States3 years ago
  • Refreshing approach to the leadership conversation!

    It was extremely refreshing to communicate about experimental approaches to leadership! It is inevitable that we must take necessary risks, learn from mistakes and experiment our way into growing as leaders. Melanie makes this journey psychologically safe by framing it as experimental. Thanks for holding the space for us to explore, learn and grow together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scrappy Kimberly
    United States3 years ago
  • Phenomenal

    One of the many episodes that stood out for me is when you had Marita Fridjhon where you talked about the idea of systems-inspired leadership. I love how your podcast focuses not only on leadership, but also on self-improvement, personal and professional development and empowerment as a whole.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JSchinwald
    Philippines3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and authentic discussions on leadership topics, often highlighting the diversity of experiences and insightful advice offered by both hosts and guests.
The podcast is noted for its refreshing and experimental approach to leadership, providing a safe space for exploring various leadership challenges.
Audience feedback emphasizes the practical and actionable strategies shared, making the content relatable and applicable to their own professional contexts.

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Five Years of Experimentation: A Conversation with Melanie Parish
Q: What do you think the podcast has achieved in the last five years?
It's cool that people learn about other people who are doing cool leadership in the world.
Five Years of Experimentation: A Conversation with Melanie Parish
Q: How has your experience in the last five years differed from what you expected when you started out?
One of the things that surprised me is how hard it is to have an authentic conversation.
Five Years of Experimentation: A Conversation with Melanie Parish
Q: What was the big dream when you started the podcast?
Part of it was COVID related because my book came out and I wanted to talk about the ideas that were in the Experimental Leader book.
Driving Business Success Through DEI with Shirley Engelmeier
Q: Is the inclusion strategy meant to address everybody's needs or target specific individuals?
It's both, aiming for a high-level inclusion that starts with everyone feeling valued.
Driving Business Success Through DEI with Shirley Engelmeier
Q: What do you think is going to happen in the DEI realm in the next five to ten years?
We need to ensure organizations are grounded in understanding why inclusion matters for them as a business, or the deeper work can't happen.

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1. Tara Landes
2. Jaime Mann
3. Pat Broe
4. Marie Deveaux
5. Julianna Newland
6. Shirley Engelmeier
7. Dr. Lulu
8. Christy Pretzinger

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