Leading on Purpose: Recent Episodes
Nicole Bendaly
Being a leader is challenging. It can be very challenging, but it shouldn’t be a struggle. Most leaders put their heads down and work harder and longer hours to improve results, but what most don’t recognize is what they need to do differently. Leading on Purpose is all about helping you to focus on the simple yet powerful practices that will ensure you and your teams achieve even better results with far less struggle.brbr Nicole Bendaly and her guests, experts in leadership and team performance, will help you discover how to tap into the very best of yourself and those you lead. You will discover what differentiates exceptional leaders from the rest, you will be inspired to turn off autopilot and lead on purpose, and you will be challenged to lean in, to stretch yourself, develop new skills, and discover strengths that have previously gone un-tapped.
The most recent statistics on the state of the global workforce should have every leader siting up, taking notice and taking action. In this episode Nicole Bendaly will be exploring the impact COVID-19 has had on employee wellbeing, and as a result the impact on engagement, productivity, performance and importantly the human spirit. Nicole will share what leaders can do to ensure employee wellbeing is not only prioritized but becomes an intentional part of every team and company's ethos.
In this episode, Nicole and her guests, Eva Van Krugel and Caroline Berglund, share why so many people avoid conflict at all cost. Together they'll discuss why conflict, even productive conflict, can be so difficult and how to manage it and even lean into it so as to thrive more and struggle less in today's ever changing world.
In this episode Nicole Bendaly will share the one leadership practice that packs a powerful punch - this one practice not only ensures people are engaged effectively in change, it also builds the cohesion and trust essential to high performance in our post-pandemic world of work.
In this episode, Nicole's guest, Zalah, will share his teachings that have helped his students to connect with their life's purpose, find the magic in their lives, and to live their best lives while bringing their unique gifts to the world.
Zalah is the Founder of the Center for Transformation and the author of The Big Three; Three Ways Your Spirit is Trying to Get Your Attention and How to Get Back into the Flow, and
In this episode Nicole walks you through practical strategies for building a high performance culture that prevents a toxic work environment.
In this episode, Nicole's guest, Zalah, will share his teachings that have helped his students to connect with their life's purpose, find the magic in their lives, and to live their best lives while bringing their unique gifts to the world.
Zalah is the Founder of the Center for Transformation and the author of The Big Three; Three Ways Your Spirit is Trying to Get Your Attention and How to Get Back into the Flow, and
In our post-COVID world, many of us have become entrepreneurs and our own CEO. One BIG Secret to success is understanding how your personal and professional life is a marriage made in hell… or heaven. Could our difficulties stem from not respecting that marriage? How do successful people make it all look so easy? They appear to be Walking on Water. What’s the Secret? Nicole's guest, best-selling author Frank Zaccari, will help you find inspiration and answers for your professional/personal life as you gain deeper insight into the Business Secrets for Walking on Water.
Increasing Joy in work rarely appears on a leader’s to-do list or on an organization’s strategic plan, and yet what if joy in work was the norm and not the exception? Imagine the relationships, results, energy and momentum your teams would create when feeling joy in their work on a regular basis. In this episode I share with you the factors that drive joy at work and how to ensure joy is the norm and not the exception in the team you lead.
The most recent statistics on the state of the global workforce should have every leader siting up, taking notice and taking action. In this episode Nicole Bendaly will be exploring the impact COVID-19 has had on employee wellbeing, and as a result the impact on engagement, productivity, performance and importantly the human spirit. Nicole will share what leaders can do to ensure employee wellbeing is not only prioritized but becomes an intentional part of every team and company's ethos.
Each of us can shape our place in this new world, as difficult as it may seem. Success today can be unprecedented if you focus on the right practices set of practices. In this episode I'll be sharing the 6 Laws of Success that will enable you to develop the Winner Instinct essential for you to increase the personal power you need to achieve - with greater ease - whatever you desire.
Many leaders and CEOs are concerned about how to build and sustain a high-performance culture that fosters inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and engagement when so many of their people are feeling disconnected, worried, and overwhelmed. in this episode, Nicole shares best practices you and your leaders can use to build the cohesion and connectedness needed for you, your people, and your organization to thrive during this time of transformation.
In one of the most important episodes yet, Nicole's guests, Dr. Stephanie Bot and Donna Marshall, share what leaders can do to prevent, manage and respond to the workplace issues that are contributing to the mental health crisis we are facing today.
In this episode you'll discover why culture is no longer a factor in the high performance equation, but the factor in the equation. Nicole's guest, Marty Parker, CEO of Waterstone Human Capital and author of The Culturepreneur How High Performance Leaders Craft Culture as Competitive Advantage, will take you through what it means to be a Culturepreneur, why it is essential to your organization's competitive advantage, and how to apply the Culturepreneur Operating System to drive culture transformation and organizational performance.
in this episode Nicole and her guest, productivity expert Adriana Girdler, explore what productivity looks like and how to build it at the organizational, team and individual level.
One of the many things this past year made clear is that the world of work has been forever changed, and it is especially evident in the way leaders must now lead if they want the very best from their people. In this episode I will share the core practices that will differentiate exceptional leaders from the in 2021 and beyond, and will help ensure teams can perform at their very best, no matter what is thrown at them.
In this episode, Nicole's guest, Zalah, will share his teachings that have helped his students to connect with their life's purpose, find the magic in their lives, and to live their best lives while bringing their unique gifts to the world.
Zalah is the Founder of the Center for Transformation and the author of The Big Three; Three Ways Your Spirit is Trying to Get Your Attention and How to Get Back into the Flow, and
Change is inevitable, progress is optional. Progress is 100% dependent on how you and your team respond to change. In this episode, I'll share the practices and strategies that are making the biggest difference to a team's ability to thrive through times of uncertainty and change today.
In one of the most important episodes yet, Nicole's guests, Dr. Stephanie Bot and Donna Marshall, share what leaders can do to prevent, manage and respond to the workplace issues that are contributing to the mental health crisis we are facing today.
Increasing Joy in work rarely appears on a leader’s to-do list or on an organization’s strategic plan, and yet what if joy in work was the norm and not the exception? Imagine the relationships, results, energy and momentum your teams would create when feeling joy in their work on a regular basis. In this episode I share with you the factors that drive joy at work and how to ensure joy is the norm and not the exception in the team you lead.
Intuition is a natural ability we were born with, yet it is often overlooked in favour of the rational mind. The truth is we use intuition every day, to help us navigate through life, and more. Learn how tapping intuition connects us with our higher potential for greatness as leaders, in any role, with less struggle and greater flow. The benefits for sharpening our intuition may even surprise you!
Organizations have gone global but people have not. Now we are all navigating cultural communication challenges, especially with limited face to face time. In this episode, my guest, author and entrepreneur, Kyle D. Hegarty will discuss how he built an international team during the last recession and cross cultural leadership lessons he learned the hard way. Self-depricating, humorous and counter-intuitive, Kyle will discuss a framework to help you guide your next generation leaders to better communicate and lead with a global mindset:
Organizational culture is being tested as leaders and their teams work to find their new normal in the face of record numbers of people working from home. As a result, organizational culture is more important today than ever before. In this episode, my guest, Marty Parker, CEO of Waterstone Human Capital, will share how to build a winning culture that drives performance, builds employee engagement, and strengthens the well-being of your people.
In this episode Nicole walks you through practical strategies for building a high performance culture that prevents a toxic work environment.
On today's episode, we will continue to explore how to achieve optimal performance at both the individual and team levels. Nicole's guest Paul Boston returns to blend his experience in organizational & leadership development and high-performance athletics to give you an even deeper understanding of how people can move from being in surviving mode to performing at their best.
In this episode you'll discover what it really takes to build a healthy business, whether you lead a start up or large-scale organization. Nicole's guest, Tracy Gardner, will help you to discover how to ensure your business strategy and culture go hand in hand in creating a healthy business that attracts and retains top talent, and produces the results you are striving for.
The world of work has been forever changed in 2020, and now more than ever organizations need leaders who prioritize what matters most - their people. In this episode, Dan Pontefract shares techniques and practical approaches to becoming a leader who can achieve great success by leading with heart.
Intuition is a natural ability we were born with, yet it is often overlooked in favour of the rational mind. The truth is we use intuition every day, to help us navigate through life, and more. Learn how tapping intuition connects us with our higher potential for greatness as leaders, in any role, with less struggle and greater flow. The benefits for sharpening our intuition may even surprise you!
On today's episode, we will explore some of the common myths about human performance in the ever-changing workplace. Nicole's guest, Paul Boston, will blend his experience in change management, organizational & leadership development and high-performance athletics to give you a deeper understanding on how people can move from being in surviving mode to performing at their best.
When going through extended transition where there's ongoing ambiguity, leaders, their organizations, and their teams often experience transition fatigue. Whether it’s a midlife transition, career transition, or even a pandemic, the most useful things we can have in place are a sense of meaning and good habit, according to today's guest, Katherine Hosie. Discover how to lead when you're not sure what the future holds and how to shift gears from feeling like you know where you’re going and what’s likely to happen next to facing the reality of uncertainty.
How do you inspire employees to get off the sidelines and get into the game? My guest, Jill Christensen will share her proven strategy to turn disengaged workers into a unified high-performing team, resulting in increased revenue, customer satisfaction, productivity, pride, loyalty, and retention.
This past year has made it abundantly clear that people are exhausted, overwhelmed and have reached their limits when it comes to change. And yet, leaders still have their mandates to implement new initiatives from small to transformational ones. So what is a leader and their team to do? How can you still care for your people, honor where they are at, emotionally, physically, and mentally, while still leading them towards their and the organization's objectives? That's where my guest, Michelle Clarke comes in! Michelle will help us to discover how to find that balance, how to thread the needle in a way that will enable people to engage in change in a way that is meaningful and far less overwhelming.
One of the many things this past year made clear is that the world of work has been forever changed, and it is especially evident in the way leaders must now lead if they want the very best from their people. In this episode I will share the core practices that will differentiate exceptional leaders from the in 2021 and beyond, and will help ensure teams can perform at their very best, no matter what is thrown at them.
Change is inevitable, progress is optional. Progress is 100% dependent on how you and your team respond to change. In this episode, I'll share the practices and strategies that are making the biggest difference to a team's ability to thrive through times of uncertainty and change today.
The world of work has been forever changed in 2020, and now more than ever organizations need leaders who prioritize what matters most - their people. In this episode, Dan Pontefract shares techniques and practical approaches to becoming a leader who can achieve great success by leading with heart.
In times such as these it’s easy to operate from fear, and yet it is more important than ever to lead with courage, to dig deep and meet the challenges in a manner that will create connection, opportunity, innovation, and collaboration. In this episode, Margie Warrell, best-selling author of You’ve Got This!, Find Your Courage, Stop Playing Safe, Brave, and Make Your Mark, will share powerful strategies to help you to rethink risk, unlock the power of courage, lead in uncertain times and achieve outstanding success.
In this episode Dr. Greg Wells will draw on the latest research and the world of sports, where deliberate recovery is just as important as training, to show you how small changes in the way you live can help you improve your mental health, prevent illness and deliver optimal results.
Let’s face it, women have been fighting for equity, parity, and equality for over 100 years since we were granted the right to vote but we still have a way to go. Join me for this inspiring and informative conversation with Pattie Grimm a businesswoman, author, speaker, trainer, and women’s advocate. She’ll share her rock star to rock bottom and back story as well as her compelling research on what makes a strong, confident, and empowered woman leader. We’ll also discuss what organizations and men need to do to help smash the glass ceiling.
In this episode you'll discover the biggest employee engagement and team development mistakes organizations make and what leaders can do to shift from teambuilding (that doesn't work) to engagement and performance.
Change is inevitable, progress is optional. Progress is 100% dependent on how you and your team respond to change. In this episode, I'll share the practices and strategies that are making the biggest difference to a team's ability to thrive through times of uncertainty and change today.
In this episode, my guest, Chris Littlefield, will help you to discover how to have meaningful conversations with your team members that build authentic connections, strengthen trust, increase engagement and build a culture of appreciation.
In this episode my guests, Heidi Mausbach and Katie Kemerling, will explore the powerful connection between brand and culture. You'll gain insight into how to ensure your company brand and culture are aligned for greater competitive advantage, greater engagement, and a positive customer experience.
Does your team actively create dialogue and achieve common ground? In this episode, my guest Frank Zaccari will share with you how to develop common ground in today’s complex world of work so that your team can achieve positive, productive dialogue that results not only in a high-performance culture, but in greater understanding, respect and appreciation for each other.
In this episode, my guest, Chris Littlefield, will help you to discover how to have meaningful conversations with your team members that build authentic connections, strengthen trust, increase engagement and build a culture of appreciation.
Each of us can shape our place in this new world, as difficult as it may seem. Success today can be unprecedented if you focus on the right practices set of practices. In this episode I'll be sharing the 6 Laws of Success that will enable you to develop the Winner Instinct essential for you to increase the personal power you need to achieve - with greater ease - whatever you desire.
Organizational culture is being tested as leaders and their teams work to find their new normal in the face of record numbers of people working from home. As a result, organizational culture is more important today than ever before. In this episode, my guest, Marty Parker, CEO of Waterstone Human Capital, will share how to build a winning culture that drives performance, builds employee engagement, and strengthens the well-being of your people.
From zoom meetings to Slack, to messages, emails and social media, there are enough digital distractions to significantly impact both your team’s productivity and well-being. During a time when social media has increased by 70% as a result of the pandemic, it is more imperative than ever that leaders support their team members in effectively navigating through the distractions and supporting them in remaining focused, motivated and engaged. Join my guest, Alex Kvamme, CEO of Pathlight, and discover how you can best support your team's well-being and productivity during this unprecedented time of distractions and digital overwhelm.
High performing teams don't just happen. In fact, teams that excel with ease are those that demonstrate a core set of behaviors and practices that enable them to quickly rise to the top and create a thriving culture along the way.
In this episode, Nicole Bendaly will share with you the the 7 Elements of a High Performance Team along with simple strategies to help you and your team to achieve even better results with far less struggle.
Is Emotional Intelligence (EI) a nice-to have “soft” skill, or is it one of the most essential qualities a leader can develop? In this episode, my guest Kristen Harcourt will de-mystify EI by sharing how EI differentiates exceptional leaders from the rest. Kristen will help you to discover how to hone and use your EI to achieve even better results with less struggle. You will walk away with practical strategies to strengthen relationships, to communicate more effectively, and to develop a highly engaged team.
There is no doubt that leading a team is challenging, especially now in a time of increased disruption, uncertainty and complexity. Teams that will be ahead of the pack at the end of this crisis will be those that are fanatically focused on developing the cohesion and trust required to thrive now and into future. In the show's inaugural episode, Nicole Bendaly will share with you the practices that are making the biggest difference to team effectiveness in today's world of work. Whether you are leading a remote or in-person team, you'll discover simple practices you can apply right away to strengthen your team's cohesion, communication, engagement and well-being so that you and your team can thrive now and into the future with ease.
We all do it. We all make mistakes and we even fail every once and awhile (or a lot!). Failing is not fun, in fact, for most of us failing is down right excruciating which is why so many people do whatever it takes to avoid it. But what if failing can instead be liberating and the key driver of success? In this episode, my guest Sarah McVanel will share how you can make failure your super power instead of your kryptonite. Sarah, the author of Flip Side of Failing, and Rockstar: Magnify Your Greatness in Times of Change, will share strategies to help you to free yourself from ‘not good enough’ so that you can learn to embrace stepping outside of your comfort zone, take risks, and build the resilience needed to thrive during times of change.
There is no doubt that leading a team is challenging, especially now in a time of increased disruption, uncertainty and complexity. Teams that will be ahead of the pack at the end of this crisis will be those that are fanatically focused on developing the cohesion and trust required to thrive now and into future. In the show's inaugural episode, Nicole Bendaly will share with you the practices that are making the biggest difference to team effectiveness in today's world of work. Whether you are leading a remote or in-person team, you'll discover simple practices you can apply right away to strengthen your team's cohesion, communication, engagement and well-being so that you and your team can thrive now and into the future with ease.