leadership matters

Have you ever felt like owning your voice at work felt like a struggle?

Join me for an empowering episode of Leading with Intention, where we delve into practical strategies to excel in your career by overcoming self-doubt.

In our newest episode of Leading With Intention, we’re giving you the real with career coach DeAnnah Stinson Reese, who gives you practical tips on how we can take ownership in the workplace and reach our full potential.

In this episode we cover: 

• How  to tackle limiting beliefs and build a stronger sense of confidence
• Ways to identify our power and speak up for what we’re worth
• Actionable tips you can start implementing to own your voice in the workplace

Tune in to the full podcast episode for an in-depth exploration of this transformative journey. Remember, lead your career with bold vision and learn to step confidently into your voice to transform how opportunities unfold.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast (give it a rating!) and follow me on Instagram @siennajbrown where you’ll find more stories, strategies, and sustainable systems as you create your next chapter!

Connect with DeAnnah on Linkedin to learn more about making an impactful career change and owning your worth.

What does your ideal vision of partnership look like? 

Tune into this special Valentine’s Day episode of Leading With Intention for an honest and vulnerable glimpse into my personal journey to finding & fostering self-love, conscious relationships and the partnership of my dreams.

You’ll learn:

• 3 lessons to prepare yourself for partnership and what I learned on my journey 
• Why learning to fall in love with YOURSELF first is the key to finding an aligned relationship
• How to view your dating experiences as a learning opportunity

This one is for all my ladies ready to foster a healthy, supportive partnership and navigate relationships in the society we live in. 

I believe you deserve nothing less than wholehearted connections rooted in understanding and compassion. Join me to explore the type of relationship you’re capable of co-creating!

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast (give it a rating!) and follow me on Instagram @siennajbrown, where you'll find more stories, strategies, and sustainable systems as you create your next chapter!

In a world that celebrates false narratives of overnight success and constant comparison … When was the last time you asked yourself if the dreams and goals you're chasing are really yours? Join me in this episode as I share my own evolution, from feeling like I had to "do it all" all the time to embracing a slower, sustainable life. You'll walk away with key strategies to move from chasing outdated ideas of success to centering self-actualization. 

In this episode, we cover:

• How to identify what success really means for you? 
• Why "doing it all" harms more than helps our long-term vision
• My 3-step framework to move from overwhelm  to prioritizing what truly matters

I designed this episode to remind you, 'You don't have to do it all.' Challenge the hustle narrative, embrace intentional choices in your daily life, and recognize the power of embracing a marathon mindset. 

Ready to take action? Check out my Life Planning Course to design a life that feels authentically aligned.

And if you're ready to go deeper, check out my 6-month Coaching Program for hands-on support in sustainable leadership development and intentional living.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast (give it a rating!) and follow me on Instagram @siennajbrown, where you'll find more stories, strategies, and sustainable systems as you create your next chapter!

When did your inner perfectionist first appear?

Join me for a thought-provoking discussion about healing deep wounds and breaking free from perfectionism's grip. I'm honored to learn from the remarkable Desirèe (Des) Kaye Norwood, a trusted voice on self-discovery.

Together, we explore how mindfulness helps us recognize unhelpful patterns rooted in childhood. Des shares profound wisdom on embracing our inner child, rewriting limiting life stories, and creating a future unburdened by the past.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to use mindfulness to understand behaviors rooted in the past
• Breaking perfectionism’s grip to unlock creativity
• Healing your inner child to find wholeness
• Rewriting your story to transform the future

Tune in and embark on this enlightening journey of healing, self-acceptance, and personal growth with Desirèe (Des) Kaye Norwood.

You can follow Desirèe on Instagram @itsdesireekaye to learn more about diluting perfectionism and mindfulness integration.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast (give it a rating!) and follow me on Instagram @siennajbrown where you’ll find more stories, strategies and sustainable systems as you create your next chapter!

When was the last time you gave yourself grace?

There are seasons in life when we feel pressed to take urgent action and transform everything at once. But real, lasting change most often happens gradually, with self-compassion as our guide.

Join me in this episode as I share why ease and trust serve us better than chasing unrealistic timelines and a false sense of urgency. You'll walk away with tips to establish boundaries, celebrate small wins, and remember you’re exactly where you need to be on your journey. 

In this episode we cover:

• How to set the tone for sustainability as you set and reach your goals
• Simple ways to integrate patience and trust daily
• My top 3 strategies to give yourself grace right now

I designed this episode to help you build the subtle habits that lead to meaningful growth over time. No resolutions or urgency required – just receive this thoughtful advice as a gift of grace for your unique path ahead on your own terms.

Ready to take action? Start by downloading my free End of Day Reflections template to integrate regular habits into your daily routine.

And if you're ready to go deeper, check out my 6-month Coaching Program for hands-on support in sustainable leadership development and intentional living.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast (give it a rating!) and follow me on Instagram @siennajbrown, where you’ll find more stories, strategies, and sustainable systems as you create your next chapter!

This week, we are joined by Jaime Taets, an entrepreneur and leadership expert. As the founder and CEO of Keystone Group International, she helps companies build high-performance cultures and develop healthy, purpose-driven leaders.

Listen in as JP and Jaime reveal an innovative approach to building a values-driven business along with strategies for creating impactful cultures where people want to do their best work. They also discuss the changing nature of work and how companies can adapt, finding purpose beyond growth and profits, and tips for cultivating healthy leadership and getting the most out of employees.  

Connect with Your Host, JP: 

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Episode Highlights:

01:00 Reduce Risk and Increase Company Value

05:22 Work–Life–Balance Post-Pandemic

08:46 The Value of Purpose in Business Venture

12:18 Leadership Development and AI Adoption 

16:01 The Conversation About Culture Trends and Purpose

18:58 Learn From the Younger Generation

Whether you’re just starting your journey towards financial freedom, working on your money mindset or feeling burnt out as you’re chasing your goals… this episode is for you.
Jacent Wamala, Wealth and Wellness Coach joins us to talk about how to define and create a path towards financial freedom.
In this episode, we cover…

• The importance of centering your vision and values as you create your financial goals
• How to define financial freedom on your own terms and create a sustainable plan to get there
• Why you need to center yourself and wellbeing to expand to your highest potential

You can connect with Jacent by learning more about her financial freedom accelerator and following her on Youtube and Instagram @jacentwamala to learn more about how to reach your wealth and wellness goals without burning out.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast (give it a rating!) and follow me on Instagram @siennajbrown, where you’ll find more stories, strategies, and sustainable systems as you create your next chapter!

What do you want your legacy to be? How can you create it with ease? 

In this inspiring episode, join Sienna as she sits down with Jakiya Brown Thiaw, the visionary CEO and Founder of The JBT Agency, a bespoke digital marketing & brand building agency for brands, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who seek to thrive at the intersection of impact, growth, and ease in their business.

Together, they dive into a conversation on the importance of empowering Black and Brown women to achieve financial freedom and flexibility through effective brand building.

In this episode, we cover… 

• The importance of gaining clarity on your long-term vision to create a lasting impact and legacy 
• Why closing the wealth gap is a key strategy to creating more access to freedom and ease
• Advice and important mindset shifts that you need to make on your path to entrepreneurship 

Tune in to this episode to gain a fresh perspective on brand building, entrepreneurship, and the power of aligning vision, values, and community.

You can connect with Jakiya by learning more about her brand bootcamp and her entrepreneurial journey. 

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast (give it a rating!) and follow me on Instagram @siennajbrown where you’ll find more stories, strategies and sustainable systems as you create your next chapter!

Are you tired of feeling like you’re chasing goals that aren’t true to you? Do you feel the pressure of creating someone else’s or societies definition of success? If so, you're not alone. Many people feel this way, especially if they're the first to do something.

In this episode, we'll talk about how to create your own definition of success. We'll cover everything from identifying your values to setting goals to overcoming challenges.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of what success means to you and you'll be well on your way to achieving your goals.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast (give it a rating!) and follow me on Instagram  @siennajbrown where you’ll find more stories, strategies and sustainable systems as you create your next chapter!

John Hollwitz is a University Professor of psychology and rhetoric. Before coming to Fordham, he was the A.F. Jacobson Professor of Communications at Creighton University and dean of arts and sciences at Loyola College in Maryland. He also has been the vice president of academic affairs at Fordham.

Professor Hollwitz's teaching interests include management; experimental/quasi-experimental design; statistics; item response theory; structural equation modeling; team-building, especially in high-pressure teams; life-span career development; religion, and work. His avocations include martial arts, especially classical Tai Chi sword; jazz and blues music. 

He is currently working on a book about blues music, and we also discussed this at the end of this interview.

Our interview was focused on the why and how of corporate ethics.

During this interview, we discussed the following topics:

- John's research into structured ethical integrity interview techniques

- The relationship between ethics and capitalism

- Engraining ethics in the mindset of business leaders

- The relationship between ethics and a sense of purpose

- The consequences of a lack of purpose for organizations and their employees

- How organizations can create a sense of purpose for their employees

- John's love for blues music, and a book he is preparing about this topic

- The soul of organizations

John can be reached on hollwitz@fordham.edu

Being a leader of any organization today may be more difficult than ever. What enables some leaders to thrive while others fail? What are some of the qualities and actions vital for success?

Vik Malhotra, McKinsey and Company’s Chairman of the Americas, shares his insights from interviewing and advising today’s elite business leaders. He is a co-author of the New York Times bestseller, CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest.

We talk with Bill Dudley, the former President and CEO of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, about the US economy - where it is headed and what could happen, how the pandemic affected it, why Fed policies benefit the wealthy and what $5 trillion in government spending means for GDP. He also shares his thoughts about cryptocurrencies and how stricter regulation could bring wider adoption. Does he think the Fed is Too Hawkish, too Dovish or in “Alice In Wonderland”?

Bill Dudley is an American economist - who joined the Federal Reserve on the eve of the 2008 financial crisis after a 20 year career at Goldman Sachs.

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Learn how Payal Kadakia built a start up into a billion dollar unicorn in her 20’s despite many setbacks, and what her most important decisions were. Payal shares what living a Plan A life means, how the moment that enabled her to launch her life was one of the lowest moments of her career,  and what leadership characteristics enabled her to succeed.  

Payal is the founder of ClassPass, the world’s largest health club aggregator with over 30,000 health clubs in 28 countries. ClassPass offers a revolutionary membership that lets members use health clubs and book unlimited fitness classes for a subscription fee.  

Payal is also the author of LifePass: Drop Your Limits, Rise to Your Potential: A Groundbreaking Approach to Goal Setting.  

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Marshall Van Alstyne shares why platform companies dominate traditional businesses and why 7 of the 10 largest companies in the world are platform companies. Learn how they outcompete traditional companies while employing just a tiny fraction of the number of people, how they are completely different from companies of the past, and why platforms beat products all the time. 

Boston University professor Marshall Van Alstyne is the co-author of the international bestseller Platform Revolution and he is one of the world's experts on network business models. 

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What makes a leader great? That’s what we asked leaders of four of the world’s biggest and best-known companies in this mini episode of the Being Human Is Good For Business podcast. 

Despite their different backgrounds and industry sectors, these leaders all agree on the essentials of a great leader: empathy, listening, clear communication, patience, and robust dialogue. 

For Gary Cohen, the CEO of Qualitor, being decisive is a key leadership skill needed to set a vision and execute a strategy to achieve it, but good leaders also need to hone softer skills, such as listening and empathy, to support their teams in achieving that vision. 

Mary Riley, Vice President of Litigation at Genentech, agrees that empathy is an important element of great leadership. She also feels that clear communication is key to making great teamwork possible, by ensuring everyone on the team understands what the expectations are. 

Paul Johnson, former President of International Brake Industries, tells us that patience is an important element of empathetic leadership, knowing when to step in and take the reins and when to hold back. 

For Vidhu Dev, Vice President at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, that mindset plays an important role in encouraging a robust team dialogue. It makes meetings more informal while allowing all to appreciate the expertise each team member brings to the table. 

Listen for future mini episodes where we’ll bring you highlights from all our past episodes. To hear the full interviews with the leaders featured today, download these episodes: 

• Episode 8: Leading Innovation with Emotional Intelligence featuring Gary Cohen
• Episode 15: Empathetic Leadership Underpins Business Growth featuring Mary Riley
• Episode 10: Creating Connections Beyond the Org Chart featuring Paul Johnson
• Episode 12: The Winning Mindset with Vidhu Dev

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Find out how the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, Sal Khan, built the world’s largest online learning platform, his vision for scaling free educational resources, and how he is reimagining education.

Khan Academy is a free remote learning platform that offers lessons for all ages. Today more than 133 million registered users access Khan Academy in dozens of languages in more than 190 countries. 

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Danny Meyer shares how to deliver outstanding hospitality, how he thinks restaurants will be different post pandemic and what continues to get him excited each day.

Danny is the founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, which comprises some of New York’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, Shake Shack, The Modern, Maialino, and many more. 

Danny and USHG’s restaurants have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Restaurateur, several three Michelin stars, and a Julia Child Award. He has also been recognized by Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America and TIME 100 “Most Influential People”.

 ”You may think, as I once did, that I’m primarily in the business of serving good food. Actually, though, food is secondary to something that matters even more. In the end, what’s most meaningful is creating positive, uplifting outcomes for human experiences and human relationships. Business, like life, is all about how you make people feel. It’s that simple, and it’s that hard.”

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This week we are highlighting the Top 10 Takeaways of 2021 with guests ranging from CEOs and founders to best-selling authors and even the Director of the U.S. Secret Service. These individuals left us feeling motivated and inspired!

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The Top 10 Takeaways of 2021 include:

Sherry Turkle episode #39  The Empathy Diaries and How Tech Changes Us and Our Relationships: MIT’s Sherry Turkle

Pat Brown #55 Solving the World's Biggest Problem and Creating the Impossible Burger with Impossible Foods Founder Patrick Brown

William Green #40 How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life: William Green

Ellen Marie Bennett #43 Hard Won Wisdom From An Entrepreneur: Ellen Marie Bennett

Sandra Sucher #46 What Leaders and Corporate Boards Can Learn From Boeing’s Mistakes: Harvard Business School’s Sandra Sucher

Ken Chenault #51 General Catalyst Chairman and Former American Express Chairman & CEO Ken Chenault: Leadership, Race & Creating Diverse Workforces

Angela Duckworth #52 The Secret to Outstanding Achievement with Character Lab Founder and CEO Angela Duckworth

Elizabeth Nyamayaro #47 None Of Us Are Too Small To Make A Difference: Humanitarian & Author Of I Am A Girl From Africa Elizabeth Nyamayaro

Bill Bratton #58 Community, Race and the Arc of Policing in America: Former NYC and LA Police Commissioner Bill Bratton

James Murray #45 Secret Service Director James Murray: The New Cyber Physical Nexus & How To Protect Ourselves From Cyber Risk

Lawrence Bacow, President of Harvard University, shares how he sees the future of education and the values he leads by at Harvard. Learn the role of universities in a democracy, the importance of teaching students to think critically and why he believes the value of a liberal education is higher than ever. 

“I owe my life to higher education. I think it’s been an engine of opportunity for so many.”

Lawrence Bacow is the former President of Tufts University and past Chancellor and Chair of the Faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 

He was raised in Pontiac, Michigan, by parents who were both immigrants. He earned his undergraduate degree from MIT and three graduate degrees from Harvard