Resources for Episode 13: Podcast Episodes: The un-Corporate Leader Website, Apple Podcast or Spotify EP 1: Top 3 Leadership Strategies to Minimize Burnout How to Lead Through Big Emotions Without Losing Your Edge Want more clarity? If you're navigating a culture fit situation and not sure how to handle it, apply for a Clarity Call with Silvia — limited spots are available now: https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5 Got questions? I have answers! Send them to silvia@heysilvia.com and I may...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, This week I onboarded a new client — a part-time interim engagement — and I'm loving it. There's nothing quite like stepping into an organization in the middle of change. Some leaders find it daunting. Others prefer a clean slate. But I'm energized by the potential that lives inside chaos — or just on the other side of it. When I think about change, an organization in transition is full of possibility. Getting to help set direction, shape people strategy, and align systems,...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Episode 9 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast has dropped — where this week we tackle one of the most misused phrases in leadership: Culture Fit. You know what it's like — something feels off with a team member, and you can't quite put your finger on it. So you call it a culture fit issue. But if that's all you've got, that's a problem — and a legal and bias risk you don't want to ignore. Handled correctly though, culture fit is one of the most powerful tools you have as a leader....
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, One week in and we are 240 downloads and counting. I love seeing the reviews and hearing about the impact that the un-Corporate Leader podcast is having. This is my favorite new leadership podcast! The conversations are relevant, engaging and full of takeaways that can be applied in real-world leadership and HR situations. Highly recommend for anyone who cares about building strong teams and leading with intention. No one ever said this was going to be easy, but it sure is fun....
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader Welcome to Episode 8 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we tackle one of the most common frustrations I hear from leaders: What do I do when I have a talent problem? You know what it's like — someone on your team isn't delivering, and you're already mentally drafting the corrective action plan. But what if the issue isn't them? What if the real gap is clarity — and it starts with you? In this week's episode, we'll cover: Why focusing on talent too soon can...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Have you ever reached the end of a week and thought: wow, a lot happened this week — and meant it in the best possible way? Not the overwhelmed, exhausted kind of "a lot." The feel-good, neurochemical kind. 😊 It's been a while since I've had a week like that — one where I felt genuinely grounded, happy, and joyful. But this was that week. The un-Corporate Leader officially launched. Many of you have been with me for a while — following along, cheering me on, watching this idea...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Episode 6 is live and it’s a good one: 3 Steps to Influence any Exec. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast or via Web. Inside today's show: You know the moment. You've laid out the perfect rollout plan for your project, program, or strategy — and then you're asked to have just one more conversation with that exec. You happily schedule a quick 30-minute chat, fully expecting it to wrap in 15. But you're barely two slides in when the whole thing goes sideways. If that sounds familiar,...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I've been thinking a lot about the launch of my rebrand — the website, podcast, and coaching program — and how differently this launch has gone compared to when I started my first coaching practice nearly 15 years ago. Over the years, I've learned a few things about running a business, marketing, and communication. But more importantly, I've learned some valuable lessons about myself. The woman I was back then was still finding her way. If things weren't just right, I would scrap...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader Welcome to Episode 5 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where we focus on Executive Presence. In a world where it is hard to determine what the "right" Leadership Qualities are, we explore the amorphous world of Executive Presence, what it is, and the 3 Leadership Strategies you need to execute against to be seen as a true leader. You can be the best at your job, but if you aren't seen as having Executive Presence there will be a limit to how far you can go. Don't just focus on...
5 months ago • 1 min read