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The Rooted Leader - Minisodes for Leaders on the Go

Kathleen Wisemandle, Scientist, Experienced Leader, Leadership Coach
Leadership
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Women In Leadership
Organizational Psychology
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Ottawa, Canada

The Rooted Leader Podcast is a the audio creation based on my monthly newsletter, The Root, which I began over three years ago to share meaningful, bite sized insights for leaders on the go. Each episode allows for micro learning moments to apply to your daily work with your own growth and the people you lead aspiretogrow.substack.com

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Colleen Saringer on Suicide Prevention at Work, Blue-Collar Leadership, and Boundaries

Trigger Alert: this podcast episode contains the topic of suicide prevention in the workplace. In this episode of the Rooted Leader Podcast’s “Leader Journey”... more

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From HR Leader to Counseling Student: Christina McLaughlin on Identity Shifts, Balance, and Joy

Today, I share my conversation with a new friend, and fellow life-long learner and career counseling enthusiast, Christina McLoughlin.

Kathleen welcome... more

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Suzanne Summers spent her higher education career in highly diverse institutions in Texas, Indiana, and Maryland serving as a faculty member, academic dean, Assistant Vice President for Teaching and Learning, and Chief Academic Officer. Having begun ... more

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When I started The Rooted Leader Podcast, my eventual hope was to share stories of professionals who were reconsidering what their careers looked like.

Most are mid-career, led successful careers that served them and their families well, until they ... more

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E.J. Reedy on Intentional Gravity: Fellowships, Ecosystem Building, and Nonlinear Careers in Midwest Innovation

Kathleen hosts E.J. Reedy, founder and CEO of Intentional Gravity and director of platform at Pace Healthcare Capital, to discuss his non... more

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In this episode of Leader Journeys, I talk with Amanda Byrd, a former corporate sales executive turned interfaith minister, executive coach, and hospice chaplain. She offers executive coaching and counseling with a spiritual lens.

Amanda shares her ... more

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Kathleen Wisemandle interviews Sarah Brown, PhD, as the first guest on The Leader Journeys podcast, sharing how they met through a former community for leaders ready for a new chapter.

Sarah, a school psychologist with a PhD and a two-time (soon th... more

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Leading with Empathy and Curiosity: Human-Centered Design for a VUCA WorldKathleen Wisemandle discusses empathy as a core leadership skill and explains how human-centered design thinking—rooted in empathy and curiosity—can be applied beyond product d... more

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Colleen Saringer
Blue-collar woman wrapped in a PhD package; suicide prevention advocate
Episode: Leader Journeys: Dr. Colleen Saringer - episode 26
Christina McLoughlin
Bilingual senior HR leader and consultant; pursuing Counseling Psychology Masters online
HR with Christina (consulting), counselor/psychology student
Episode: Leader Journeys: From Head of HR to Future Therapist with Christina McLoughlin- episode 25
Suzanne Summers
Former Chief Academic Officer in Higher Education; consultant focused on student success and leadership development
Collective Impact by Design / Gardner Institute collaboration
Episode: Leader Journeys: Suzanne Summers, PhD - episode 24
EJ Reedy
Founder and CEO of Intentional Gravity
Intentional Gravity
Episode: Leader Journeys: E.J. Reedy - From the Federal Reserve to Creating Catalytic Communities
Amanda Byrd
Former corporate sales leader turned interfaith minister, executive coach, and hospice chaplain
Episode: Leader Journeys: From Sales Executive to Chaplain with Amanda Byrd
Sarah Brown
PhD in school psychology, author and reading improvement advocate
Episode: S2, Ep 2 Leader Journeys: Sarah Brown, PhD
Ashley Johnson
Founder of Brightwell Leadership; executive coach with 15+ years of leadership development experience
Brightwell Leadership
Episode: Leader Reflection - Ashley Johnson, The Human Side of Change
Neeta Jain
Former engineer, immigrant from India, performance coach, TEDx speaker, builder of high performing teams
Episode: Leader Reflections: Neeta Jain
Mark Holden
Reflected on Courage in a guided, inspirational talk
Episode: Leader Reflections

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Kathleen Wisemandle
Host of The Rooted Leader segments and minisodes; leads conversations on leadership journeys, pivot stories, and practical leadership concepts

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Leader Journeys: From Head of HR to Future Therapist with Christina McLoughlin- episode 25
Q: What piece of advice would you give someone contemplating a similar midlife pivot?
She suggests taking small steps rather than waiting for motivation, staying curious, and leveraging existing skills to build a new practice gradually, emphasizing the importance of boundaries, balance, and consistent effort.
Leader Journeys: From Head of HR to Future Therapist with Christina McLoughlin- episode 25
Q: Can you describe the turning point that made you decide to pursue this new path in counseling and psychology?
Christina explains that watching her daughter pursue therapy sparked self-reflection, followed by a realization that she was drawn to this field for years; with her mother's encouragement and a sense of timing, she decided to enroll in counseling psychology studies and shift toward a coaching/counseling blend.
S2, Ep 2 Leader Journeys: Sarah Brown, PhD
Q: What advice would you give your younger self or someone else who might be starting to feel some of the things you mentioned earlier?
Trust that current learning is laying the groundwork for future success, view each experience as a learning opportunity, and remember that past roles can build toward what you are doing now.
S2, Ep 2 Leader Journeys: Sarah Brown, PhD
Q: Tell me a little bit about who you are currently and what you're doing, your role, your life and your passion.
Sarah describes her threefold role: working with schools and leaders to improve outcomes by shaping systems, writing and speaking, and staying closely connected with schools to stay grounded in educators' needs.

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Micro and practical leadership insights tailored for busy professionals on the go. Short, focused episodes center on real-world leadership challenges, pivots in career paths, workplace well-being, and change management, all framed as bite-sized lessons you can apply immediately. Regular topics include authentic leadership, psychological safety, career pivots, and human-centered approaches to teams and organizations. A notable strength is the conversational, warm tone that blends personal stories with actionable frameworks, making it easy to absorb quick takeaways during a hectic day. The minisode format is a standout feature, offering compact, repeatable prompts and prompts for reflection ideal for leaders seeking steady, on-the-go growth. more

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