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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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Setting Moms Up for Success: Maternity Leave Insights for Leaders & Teams - with Jennifer Atzenhoffer
Nov. 14, 2024

Setting Moms Up for Success: Maternity Leave Insights for Leaders & T…

In this episode, Leanna speaks with Jennifer Atzenhoffer about her experiences navigating three very different maternity leaves. Jen reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned with each leave, from postpartum d...

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Navigating Election Week Anxiety & Team Morale: 7 Strategies for Leaders
Nov. 8, 2024

Navigating Election Week Anxiety & Team Morale: 7 Strategies for Lead…

In today’s episode, Leanna addresses the heightened stress and anxiety following the U.S. election. She shares seven practical strategies for supporting ourselves, our families, and our teams, while navigating political diffe...

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Gen Z in the Workplace: Who They Are, How to Lead Them, and What They Can Teach Us - with Meghan Grace
Oct. 31, 2024

Gen Z in the Workplace: Who They Are, How to Lead Them, and What They…

Leanna sits down with Gen Z expert, podcaster, and author, Meghan Grace, to explore the mindset, values, and expectations Gen Z brings to today’s workplace. They delve into why Gen Z’s approach can sometimes be mistaken for e...

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The Real Secret to Feeling in Control of Your Life
Oct. 24, 2024

The Real Secret to Feeling in Control of Your Life

Leanna explores the common misperception that changing external circumstances alone creates lasting happiness and fulfillment. She emphasizes the necessity of addressing internal thoughts to create lasting change. Many people...

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Deprogramming Diet Culture & Reclaiming Our Intuition - with Dr. Supatra Tovar
Oct. 17, 2024

Deprogramming Diet Culture & Reclaiming Our Intuition - with Dr. Supa…

In this enlightening episode, Leanna is joined by Dr. Supatra Tovar, a practicing psychologist and registered dietitian dedicated to dismantling diet culture and fostering healthier relationships with food and body image. Dr....

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Difficult Conversations
Oct. 10, 2024

Difficult Conversations

Leanna dives into a topic many leaders face: having difficult conversations. Leanna shares insights on preparing for challenging discussions at work and at home, drawing from coaching experiences and the book Crucial Conversa...

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Learning to Balance Self Care with Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit: Reflections on Year One of Let the Light In - with Kami Wernimont
Oct. 3, 2024

Learning to Balance Self Care with Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofi…

Content warning: miscarriage and pregnancy loss October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and Kami Wernimont, Founder and President of Let the Light In (LTLI ), returns to share the latest updates on her ...

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Master Your Productivity to Reclaim Your Time - with Leslie Shreve
Sept. 19, 2024

Master Your Productivity to Reclaim Your Time - with Leslie Shreve

Leanna is joined by Leslie Shreve, founder and CEO of Productive Day, and creator of Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done. As a master of time management, Leslie shares the power of one; the importance of combining 1...

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Creating Your Own Definition of Success
Sept. 12, 2024

Creating Your Own Definition of Success

As enrollment for The Executive Mom Reset is currently open, we’re replaying one of Leanna’s coaching episodes to give you an understanding of what a coaching session sounds like. Have you ever stepped back to figure out your...

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Introducing the Executive Mom Reset!
Sept. 5, 2024

Introducing the Executive Mom Reset!

Leanna unveils her new coaching program, The Executive Mom Reset, and shares what’s inside! This six-month coaching program is a one-on-one format that consists of weekly 1:1 coaching sessions and asynchronous support between...

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