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The Look & Sound of Leadership

Essential Communications - Tom Henschel
Executive Coaching
Coaching
Leadership
Communication Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Feedback
Career Development
Managing Defensive Employees
Networking
Self-Esteem
Listening Skills
Self-Awareness
Relationship Building
Anxiety
Personal Development
Personal Growth
Overtalking
Resilience
Influence
Nervousness

An ongoing series of Executive Coaching Tips designed to help you be perceived in the workplace the way you want to be perceived.

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A chief officer reflects on the burdens of senior leadership. While grateful for its privileges, he’s keenly aware his title can put up barriers between himself and others.

Typical burdens of leadership:

• People put up barriers because of your pow... more

With her company on the brink of disaster, a leader hungrily tackles the art of delegation, learning three models on the way. 

The episode frames delegation as being primarily about getting your people ready.

To get people ready, screen each delega... more

A chief officer finds himself repeatedly triggered by a peer. Afraid he’s going to say or do something he’ll regret, he asks his coach for tools.

Three categories of self-regulation tools:

• Physical

• Internal

• External

A visual tool with specif... more

A brilliant but rather shy leader is challenged by her management to be bigger, more executive, speak up more. She is grateful to work with a coach.

You can build muscle around getting your voice heard by creating homework for yourself. Think of it ... more

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Lois Frankel
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Corporate Coaching International
Episode: Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office

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Tom Henschel
Host and executive coach; renowned for framing leadership presence, coaching conversations, and practical tools.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Essential for all levels of leadership

    While many of the clients the coaching stories are about are executives, the lessons and tools are applicable to all levels of leadership. Each episode is perfect for a morning commute and usually ends with specific actions you can practice that day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AB in Indy
    United States2 months ago
  • Self-Management SO Important

    Tom Henschel has given us yet another fabulous and important podcast! When I listened to this podcast and reflected on coaching clients, I was reminded how important it is to have the ability to provide clients with practical and helpful tips for self-management. Tom offers such in this podcast. Take time to listen and check the new resources he has provided.

    Ed Nottingham, PhD, PCC

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJN4
    United States3 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    I’ve learned so much listening to Tom’s podcast. He’s the real deal!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    donnyoggins
    United States3 months ago
  • Great take on Humility as Strength

    Listening to The Look and Sound of Leadership, Tom’s framing of humility as confidence without defensiveness really stayed with me. It’s a powerful and practical definition. It invites an honest self-check: What am I truly confident in—and when that confidence is challenged, how do I respond? With curiosity and steadiness, or with armor? This episode offers a grounded reminder that humility isn’t about shrinking; it’s about being secure enough to stay open. I appreciate Tom’s voice and perspect... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    borador32861
    United States7 months ago
  • Merci !

    Listening from France. Thank you for this show. I find it hits the sweet spot of entertainment and learning. I’m a head of department and a mother to a 3 yo, so finding time to skill up is a challenge. I love the format and the lessons packed in the episodes. I like the tools and the concrete ways I can apply them at work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hermione is great
    France7 months ago

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Practical, action-oriented coaching with clear takeaways for the workday
Narratives and frameworks make leadership skills easy to apply
Concise format with transcripts and supportive resources enhance learning

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Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
Q: How can Grace handle a situation where her idea is stolen but still ensure she gets acknowledged?
Grace should thank the person for expanding the idea, then add her perspective to complete the thought, ensuring she is visible and her contribution is recognized.
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
Q: What practical steps would you start with for Grace to speak up more effectively?
Begin with baby steps like amplifying others to build alliances, using I statements to own contributions, and adopting ready-made scripts to assert ideas without seeming aggressive.
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
Q: What differentiates Lois's coaching approach from Tom's, and how does that affect coaching Grace?
Lois often starts by exploring past experiences and cultural context to understand the root messages Grace received, while Tom focuses more on observable behaviors and practical scripts; both aim to change how Grace is perceived and heard in leadership settings.
Humility as Strength
Q: Could you do that and still hold people accountable?
Yes, it is possible to implement accountability while being willing to be wrong.
Humility as Strength
Q: What does it mean to be wrong?
Being wrong could mean not having every answer every time.

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The show delivers concise, implementation-focused leadership coaching insights drawn from real coaching conversations. Episodes emphasize practical tools for emotional control, communication, and presence in high-stakes settings, often through storytelling, frameworks, and step-by-step homework that listeners can apply immediately. A standout pattern is the use of coaching sessions to translate abstract concepts into tangible actions, such as labeling feelings to slow reactions, giving specific feedback, and building psychological safety. The format tends to be short-to-mid length with transcripts and resources, making it accessible for busy professionals seeking repeatable techniques to improve leadership presence and workplace influence.

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