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...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader Episode 4 of the un-Corporate Leader podcast is live and available on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Even if you have done all the work to create the best Strategic Plan, it doesn't guarantee that your team will execute against the plan. Because of this you must focus on one thing and one thing only to ensure success. That said, this is something that is simple, but it isn't always easy. So, grab your drink of choice to listen to this week’s episode. Best, Silvia Join the Community! If...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to Episode 3 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where we focus on the 5 questions that help create a best-in-class Strategic Plan. Find the episode on Apple Podcast or Spotify Here is the thing, if you are feeling pulled in all directions, asked to do more with less, while constantly putting out other people's fires, then you may have a problem with your Strategic Plan Process. There have been moments when I've inherited a team, gone into an interim gig and found that...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader , Last weekend, we moved the Pilates studio. A little over a year ago, I found myself investing in a boutique Pilates studio here in West Maui. As you may know, recovery is still underway post-fire, and commercial space is scarce — after viewing 12 spaces and entering into 3 letters of intent, each falling apart, I finally pivoted and decided to bring the studio home. Having a home-based business isn't unusual here in Hawaii. Aestheticians, massage therapists, acupuncturists — many...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader Episode 2 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast is LIVE! The episode is available on Apple Podcast or Spotify. In this week's episode, we cover: Why climbing the corporate ladder without Leadership Coaching won't actually make things easier Why understanding and staying grounded in your Strategy is the superpower that will make the difference for you Why focusing on just 4 behaviors will help you develop your Leadership Qualities Why becoming a “Lazy Overachiever” is something to...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader As I was recording, editing, and programming all things podcast, I kept hearing myself reference the burnout I felt during my final years in the corporate world — and insisting that the fatigue wasn't about the work. And the more I heard myself say it without unpacking it, the more I found myself checking in. Was that actually true? The honest answer is: I hadn't fully examined that season of my life until now. But with more perspective, more support, and a lot of layers peeled...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Episode 1 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast is LIVE! You can go download on Podbean OR search Apple Podcast & Spotify for The un-Corporate Leader to grab Episode 1 there. A little bit about Episode 1 and what we'll cover: Why good leadership practices are essential (and why this podcast exists) Why people remain essential — even in the age of AI and robotics (read last week's newsletter to see a real time case study!) Why "Systems Thinking" is the key to avoiding burnout, and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, So guess what — I inadvertently killed my parents. Well, Claude killed them — in last week's newsletter. You see, I've been using AI to help clean up my grammar and improve flow. And I missed it. The moment it quietly killed off both my parents. Here's what happened: I had written about losing my dad, my spouse losing his mom, and my spouse navigating a difficult medical diagnosis — three distinct and very personal experiences. The AI smoothed it over — and in doing so, collapsed...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Silvia COACH & WRITER Hello Reader, Have you ever thought about doing something for a long time, only to drag your feet? That thing that niggles at the back of your mind until one day you just can't ignore it anymore. You start making moves to do it — and then you pivot away. This has been my podcasting journey. It's something I've been thinking about launching for a long time — years, in fact. I bought the equipment when inspiration first struck, then promptly sold it when we moved to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read