The Executive Coach for Moms Podcast

The Executive Coach for Moms podcast supports women who are attempting to find balance and joy while simultaneously leading people at work and at home.

Hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath, former tech exec turned full time mom, recovering perfectionist and workaholic, and certified executive coach.

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June 19, 2025

Navigating the Unexpected: Career Pivoting, Fertility Journeys, and R…

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Dina Silver Pokedoff, Senior Vice President of Communications, mom, and stepmom, shares the twists and turns of her 30-year career in the communications industry. From dreaming of med ...

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June 12, 2025

Leading with Impact: Values Based Leadership and Growth Mindset for W…

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Leanna continues her discussion with Dr. Lesley Robinson, entrepreneur, educator, and fierce advocate for women in leadership. Dr. Robinson unpacks what it really means to lead with a ...

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June 5, 2025

Leading with Purpose: Charting Your Own Course as a High-Achieving Wo…

In part 1 of this inspiring conversation, Leanna talks with Dr. Lesley Robinson, founder of Embolden Education and co-founder of the Ayana Foundation, about what it takes to lead as a woman, a mother, and a visionary. Dr. Rob...

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May 29, 2025

How to Have a Meaningful Summer with Your Kids: An Intentional Summer…

As the school year winds down, Leanna invites executive moms to take a breath before diving into the busy summer season. With a blend of mindset work and practical tools, she shares a powerful framework for creating a summer ...

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May 22, 2025

What 100 Podcast Episodes Have Taught Me About Pursuing Your Dreams a…

Today, we’re celebrating 100 episodes!! Leanna reflects on her two year journey of The Executive Coach for Moms Podcast . She shares five powerful lessons she’s learned from podcasting about living the life of your dreams, fr...

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May 15, 2025

How Executive Coaching Helped Me Rebuild Confidence and Redefine Succ…

In this incredibly inspiring episode, executive mom Angela Pontius shares how coaching helped her rediscover confidence, set boundaries, and redefine what success looks like after becoming a mother. As a self-identified perfe...

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May 8, 2025

Confidence & Authenticity: Who Are You When You're Not Being Who Ever…

In the third and final installment of the Confidence Series, Leanna explores a confidence killer that often flies under the radar: the compulsion to shape-shift in response to others' expectations. Adapting oneself to meet th...

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May 1, 2025

How High-Achieving Women Can Avoid Burnout While Confidently Climbing…

In today’s episode, Leanna explores the hidden beliefs many women and working mothers carry about compensation and overworking as they rise in leadership roles. As salaries increase, so do the unspoken assumptions: more money...

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April 24, 2025

Growth Mindset: The Key to Ditching Self-Doubt and Leading with Confi…

Leanna explores the theme of confidence and how it plays a pivotal role in professional success. Focusing specifically on women in the workplace, Leanna shares lessons from her coaching clients and her own journey, highlighti...

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April 17, 2025

How to Speak Like a Leader: Communication Strategies for Executive Wo…

Leanna sits down with leadership communication expert Dr. Laura Sicola to explore how executive women can communicate and lead with confidence and clarity, strengthening their executive presence. Dr. Sicola shares her journey...

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April 10, 2025

The Restorative Power of Female Friendships

In this heartfelt episode, Leanna explores the often-overlooked importance of female friendship, especially for working mothers juggling careers, families, and the ongoing challenge of finding life balance. Reflecting on a re...

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April 3, 2025

How to Shift from Feeling Exhausted + Drained to Energized + Empowered

In this episode, Leanna teaches a simple tool to help you feel less drained and more empowered and energized throughout your day. Using the transformative power of shifting the language we use when talking about our daily tas...

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