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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July 31, 2025

Embracing Motherhood as a Superpower and Building a Values Aligned Le…

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Leanna continues the discussion with Erica Willie, founder of The ScienceSIS Foundation, sales leader, tech strategist, and mom of three, to explore what it means to fully embrace moth...

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July 24, 2025

The High Achiever's First Superpower: Outwork Everyone and Succeed Th…

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Leanna is joined by Erica Willie, a lifelong high achiever whose path spans tech strategy, corporate sales at firms like IBM and HubSpot, and nonprofit leadership, all while raising th...

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July 17, 2025

Sustaining Strong: How Strength Training Empowers Women with Self Con…

In Part 2 of Leanna’s conversation with certified personal trainer, consultant, and mom Sarah Brelowski, they dive into the transformative power of strength training for women, especially women over 40. Sarah’s goal is clear:...

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July 10, 2025

Becoming Strong: From Career Burnout to Alignment, Fulfillment, and S…

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, Leanna sits down with Sarah Brelowski, personal trainer, consultant, mom, and former corporate professional, for an honest conversation about personal transformation. Sarah opens up...

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July 3, 2025

Letting Go of Summer Mom Guilt and Finding Joy in the Present Moment

It’s July already! How did that happen? In this mid-summer episode, Leanna’s taking a break from the summer interview series to check in and reflect on what this season has looked and felt like so far. She shares how she inte...

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June 26, 2025

Navigating Working Motherhood: Leadership, Self-Care, and Sustainable…

In Part 2 of this inspiring conversation, Leanna continues the heartfelt exchange with senior communications executive, mom, and stepmom, Dina Silver Pokedoff. Dina shares how she’s learned to navigate the complex realities o...

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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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