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Slow Down to Speed Up: The Secret to Sustainable Success
March 27, 2025

Slow Down to Speed Up: The Secret to Sustainable Success

In this episode, Leanna explores the concept of "slow down to speed up" and how it applies to high achieving working mothers balancing work, family, and personal well-being. She discusses how constantly pushing forward withou...

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Overcoming Perfectionism
March 20, 2025

Overcoming Perfectionism

In this episode, Leanna dives deep into a familiar topic for so many ambitious women: how to overcome perfectionism. As a recovering perfectionist, Leanna shares the four key mindset shifts that have helped on her journey. Sh...

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Communication Strategies for Women Leaders to Find Your Voice in the Boardroom - with Elizabeth Bachman
March 13, 2025

Communication Strategies for Women Leaders to Find Your Voice in the …

In this episode, Leanna is joined by Elizabeth Bachman, host of the award-winning International podcast Speakers Who Get Results, as they dive into the challenges and triumphs of women in the workplace, particularly for moms ...

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Feeling Stuck? 4 Steps to Getting Unstuck and Taking Action
March 6, 2025

Feeling Stuck? 4 Steps to Getting Unstuck and Taking Action

Are you ever feeling stuck and unmotivated even though you have so many dreams to work toward? In this episode, Leanna explores why so many women, including working mothers, struggle to follow through on their goals despite t...

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Navigating Uncertain Times While Avoiding Burnout - with Laura Nguyen
Feb. 27, 2025

Navigating Uncertain Times While Avoiding Burnout - with Laura Nguyen

Are you feeling overwhelmed in these unpredictable times? Leanna sits down with burnout expert and executive coach Laura Nguyen to discuss practical strategies for staying grounded and avoiding burnout. They dive into the imp...

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Reclaim Your Power: The Game Changing Mindset Shift to Handle a Difficult Boss
Feb. 20, 2025

Reclaim Your Power: The Game Changing Mindset Shift to Handle a Diffi…

Have you ever caught yourself believing that if someone else just changed, you’d feel better? What would it look like to shift the focus to how you want to show up instead? In this episode, Leanna dives into the powerful shif...

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How to Create More Love, Intimacy, Desire, & Connection with the Mental Load of Motherhood + Leadership - with Eleni Economides (Valentine's Day Special)
Feb. 13, 2025

How to Create More Love, Intimacy, Desire, & Connection with the Ment…

Are you finding it difficult to check intimacy and connection off your long to do list as a working mother? Does it feel like your relationship with your significant other often falls to the bottom of your priorities? In this...

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The Data-Proven Value of Working Mothers: How Hiring Moms Gives Companies a Competitive Advantage - with Maria Sweeney of The Mom Project
Feb. 6, 2025

The Data-Proven Value of Working Mothers: How Hiring Moms Gives Compa…

Have you ever felt that being a mom detracts from your value in the workplace? What if we told you that being a mom can actually *increase* your value to a company? In this episode, Leanna is joined by Maria Sweeney, fraction...

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Fractional Employment: A Creative Career Direction for Successful Leaders to Create Work Life Balance
Jan. 30, 2025

Fractional Employment: A Creative Career Direction for Successful Lea…

Have you ever wished you could work less and spend more time with your kids, without walking away from the time you invested in climbing the corporate ladder? In this episode, Leanna is joined by Sue Mysko, founder of Hire A ...

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Achieving Your Travel Bucket List with Your Family: Strategies for Busy Working Moms
Jan. 23, 2025

Achieving Your Travel Bucket List with Your Family: Strategies for Bu…

Trying to achieve your travel goals while managing a busy career? In this episode, Leanna is joined by travel expert Christina Trotter. Together, they dive into strategies for moms who want to balance work, family, and memora...

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Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones on the Path to Achieving Your Goals
Jan. 16, 2025

Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones on the Path to Achieving Your G…

In this episode, Leanna tackles the myth of linear progress and explores why challenges and setbacks are not failures, but essential parts of growth. As we navigate January and our ambitious New Year goals, life inevitably th...

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January Reset Day 5: Commit and Connect
Jan. 10, 2025

January Reset Day 5: Commit and Connect

Welcome to the January Reset for High Achieving Women! This five day transformative program meets daily at 10am EST the first full week of January to support ambitious women in starting the New Year off strong with a renewed ...

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January Reset Day 4: Plan Your Steps
Jan. 9, 2025

January Reset Day 4: Plan Your Steps

Welcome to the January Reset for High Achieving Women! This five day transformative program meets daily at 10am EST the first full week of January to support ambitious women in starting the New Year off strong with a renewed ...

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January Reset Day 3: Overcome Barriers
Jan. 8, 2025

January Reset Day 3: Overcome Barriers

Welcome to the January Reset for High Achieving Women! This five day transformative program meets daily at 10am EST the first full week of January to support ambitious women in starting the New Year off strong with a renewed ...

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January Reset Day 2: Create Your Vision
Jan. 7, 2025

January Reset Day 2: Create Your Vision

Welcome to the January Reset for High Achieving Women! This five day transformative program meets daily at 10am EST the first full week of January to support ambitious women in starting the New Year off strong with a renewed ...

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January Reset Day 1: Take Stock
Jan. 6, 2025

January Reset Day 1: Take Stock

Welcome to the January Reset for High Achieving Women! This five day transformative program meets daily at 10am EST the first full week of January to support ambitious women in starting the New Year off strong with a renewed ...

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Creating Your 2025 Vision: Intentional Goal Setting for Sustainable Change
Jan. 2, 2025

Creating Your 2025 Vision: Intentional Goal Setting for Sustainable C…

Happy New Year! In this energizing episode to kick off 2025, we embrace the spirit of new beginnings and intentional goal setting for the year ahead. Leanna shares some of her strategies to help high achieving women reset, re...

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Permission to Pause: Why Rest is Essential for High Achievers
Dec. 26, 2024

Permission to Pause: Why Rest is Essential for High Achievers

In this episode, Leanna explores the importance of rest, particularly for high achievers who often feel pulled in many directions. She discusses how the constant push to "do it all" can lead to burnout and why prioritizing re...

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BONUS: Unwrap the Gift of Holiday Presence
Dec. 24, 2024

BONUS: Unwrap the Gift of Holiday Presence

In this special bonus episode which is a replay of her recent webinar, Leanna shares actionable strategies to help you stay present during the holidays. She offers tips to reduce overwhelm, manage holiday stress, and truly en...

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How to Juggle Everything This Holiday Season Without Getting Knocked Out
Dec. 19, 2024

How to Juggle Everything This Holiday Season Without Getting Knocked …

In this episode, Leanna shares powerful strategies for working moms to manage holiday stress and overwhelm. Through the replay of her webinar, "How to Juggle Everything This Holiday Season Without Getting Knocked Out," Leanna...

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Vacuums Can't Toast Bread: Embracing Your Unique Talents & Authentic Purpose - with Katie Farinas
Dec. 12, 2024

Vacuums Can't Toast Bread: Embracing Your Unique Talents & Authentic …

In this inspiring episode, Leanna Laskey McGrath sits down with Katie Farinas, a soulful guide and creator of Mom on the Verge , to explore the transformative power of authenticity and embracing your unique perspective. Toget...

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Reducing Stress and Anxiety for a More Joyful Holiday Season - with Lindsey Carnick
Dec. 5, 2024

Reducing Stress and Anxiety for a More Joyful Holiday Season - with L…

Leanna is joined by licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist Lindsey Carnick to explore practical strategies for managing stress, navigating change, and embracing presence during the holiday season. In this dynamic...

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The Magic of Love and Gratitude: Showing Up Intentionally This Thanksgiving
Nov. 28, 2024

The Magic of Love and Gratitude: Showing Up Intentionally This Thanks…

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Leanna invites listeners to embrace gratitude and intentionality amidst the holiday hustle. She shares powerful strategies for managing stress, reframing expectations, and focusing on the...

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Resilience in Action: Raising Awareness to Save Lives After Surviving the Unthinkable
Nov. 21, 2024

Resilience in Action: Raising Awareness to Save Lives After Surviving…

*CONTENT WARNING: Domestic Violence* Leanna is joined by Caitlin Roberts, a higher education professional and a survivor of domestic violence, who has made it her mission to raise awareness to hopefully prevent others from en...

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