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If you've ever felt out of place or been told that your uniqueness is a liability, this podcast is for you. Welcome to the Uncommon Leadership Podcast. I'm your host, Michael Hunter—an executive coach, author of The Resilient Tech Leader, and founder of Uncommon Teams. With over 35 years in tech, including leadership roles at Microsoft and Salesforce, I've learned that you cannot build an Uncommon... more

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How much of your life is spent thinking? Thinking about all the things that shouldn't be happening. How they shouldn't be acting this way. Or thinking about how you shouldn't be dealing with this. What if I told you that this line of thinking is the ... more

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When winning still doesn't feel like winning, the problem was never the goal. It was the why you were chasing it. Adam Roach built and exited multiple companies.... a tennis club in Beverly Hills, three real estate franchises, a SaaS business. And no... more

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Today on the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, you'll hear from someone who... Built a $20M company from scratch. Lost a million dollars to a business partner's betrayal. And survived a moment of despair so dark he almost didn't come back from it. In this... more

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We don't have a leadership problem. I think we have a promotion problem. Somewhere along the way, we started believing that the longest-serving employee, the highest performer, or the loudest voice in the room would naturally become the best leader. ... more

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Marcia Martin
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Episode: The Mindset Shift That Gets You Moving Again ft. Marcia Martin
Adam Roach
Founder of I Love Coaching Company; former business owner who built and exited multiple companies
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Episode: You Think You're Helping. Here's What You're Actually Doing. ft. Adam Roach
Kevin Goodwin
Co-founded and scaled Quality Solar; co-owner of OptiGrowth AI; strategic growth partner at War Room Operations
Quality Solar; OptiGrowth AI; War Room Operations
Episode: The $100 Method to Build Real Accountability ft. Kevin Goodwin
Erin Treacy
Leadership and business coach who helps professionals and teams navigate pressure, improve communication, and build sustainable ways of working
Coach Erin Treacy
Episode: Why Some Leaders Inspire... And Others Never Will ft. Erin Treacy
Karen Canham
Nervous system and neurosomatic coach, author of Wired for Resilience
Karen Ann Wellness / self-led CEO framework
Episode: Why You Keep Reacting The Same Way ft. Karen Canham
Hacia Atherton
Author of The Billion Dollar Blind Spot, global speaker, first female CEO of a major plumbing company in Australia
Empowered Women in Trades; The Billion Dollar Blind Spot
Episode: Leadership Isn't About Confidence. It's About Regulation. ft. Hacia Atherton
Hanna Bauer
Leader development expert; CEO/board experience; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; Baldrige examiner; faculty with John Maxwell
Heartnomics / Personal coaching leadership consultancy
Episode: Why The Most Successful Leaders Feel The Most Empty ft. Hanna Bauer
Christy Pretzinger
CEO of WG Content and The Better Leader Project
WG Content; The Better Leader Project
Episode: The Inner Work Most Leaders Refuse To Do ft. Christy Pretzinger
Christoph Merrill
Habit Freak, habit scientist
HabitFreak / christophmerrill.com
Episode: How To Build Habits That Don't Break Under Pressure ft. CHRISTOPH merrill

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Inspiring stories for leaders

    When I listen to this podcast, I become inspired to become a better leader but also to become a better person. Great guests. The host does a great job asking the right follow-up questions. Five stars!

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    Cloris Kylie
    United States4 years ago

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You Think You're Helping. Here's What You're Actually Doing. ft. Adam Roach
Q: How do you stay aligned with your coaching mission during tough personal or financial times?
He emphasizes surrounding oneself with a board of advisors, staying in discovery with clients, and using processes like listening-first and slow-down strategies to avoid falling back into hero mode.
You Think You're Helping. Here's What You're Actually Doing. ft. Adam Roach
Q: What is the difference between hero language and guide language, and why does it matter in coaching?
Hero language pushes others to act without listening, while guide language centers on empathy, shared understanding, and practical steps the person can take, which leads to sustainable outcomes.
You Think You're Helping. Here's What You're Actually Doing. ft. Adam Roach
Q: When did you first realize integrating your whole self could be valuable?
Adam describes a gradual shift from a performer identity to a meaningful, significant role, catalyzed by his beach chair moment after his father's funeral and a deliberate move to surround himself with advisors.
The $100 Method to Build Real Accountability ft. Kevin Goodwin
Q: Welcome, Kevin. When did you first recognize that integrating your whole self into your work might be valuable?
Kevin describes a long-standing awareness of non-ordinary experiences and a belief that being present and empathetic with others has driven his leadership, helping him connect deeply with teams and guide them through challenges.
Why You Keep Reacting The Same Way ft. Karen Canham
Q: What is the first step someone should take when starting this work?
Start small with daily presence and body-awareness, gradually expanding capacity; use simple, tangible cues in daily life to ground attention and regulate the nervous system.

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The show centers on leadership authenticity, personal alignment, and resilience for tech-focused teams. Across episodes, discussions span habit formation under pressure, emotional intelligence, and practical leadership systems (like EOS) to drive high-performing cultures. Notable is the emphasis on bringing the whole self to work, psychological safety, and actionable frameworks that listeners can apply in real-world leadership roles. The show is likely a strong fit for executives, engineers, and managers seeking practical, human-centered approaches to leading in tech-driven environments, with guests ranging from authors and coaches to CTOs and founders. A recurring thread is turning chaos into structured growth through values, habits, and m... more

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