The Look & Sound of Leadership

The Look & Sound of Leadership

Author: Essential Communications - Tom Henschel Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wonder why some people just seem to command a room, their ideas landing with clarity and respect, while others with equal talent struggle to be heard? That gap between capability and perception is exactly where The Look & Sound of Leadership lives. Hosted by Tom Henschel of Essential Communications, this isn't a theoretical lecture; it's a practical, ongoing conversation rooted in real executive coaching. Each episode feels like a private session, breaking down the subtle, often overlooked behaviors that shape how you're seen by colleagues, boards, and teams. You'll hear specific language shifts, physical presence adjustments, and communication frameworks that translate intention into impact. Whether navigating a difficult feedback conversation, leading a hybrid meeting, or simply wanting your contributions to carry more weight, this podcast provides actionable tools. It’s for anyone in the business world who believes leadership is a skill you hone, not just a title you hold. Tune in for thoughtful, nuanced discussions that move beyond generic advice, helping you align your professional presence with your ambitions.
Episodes
Managing Emotions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:05
A chief officer finds himself repeatedly triggered by a peer. Afraid he’s going to say or do something he’ll regret, he asks his coach for tools. Three categories of self-regulation tools: PhysicalInternalExternal A visu…
Getting Your Voice Heard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:47
A brilliant but rather shy leader is challenged by her management to be bigger, more executive, speak up more. She is grateful to work with a coach. You can build muscle around getting your voice heard by creating homewo…
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:53
Tom interviews Dr. Lois Frankel about women in the workplace and other ideas in the just-published third edition of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office. Listen to the full, unedited conversation here. Get the “Nice Gi…
How to Conquer Nervousness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:49
Before testifying in a high-stakes case, a theorist and his coach swap horror stories about their nerves hijacking them and the lessons they learned. Tom’s top four idea for conquering nervousness: Write happy endingsCel…
Humility as Strength [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:02
A leader is getting pressured to stop being so prickly and gain some humility. With her coach, she explores whether it’s even possible for humility to ever be a strength. Core concepts in this episode: Humility is confid…
Leading When Ego at the Top Is Unchecked [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:25
A chief officer is infuriated by the behavior of his egomaniacal CEO. With his coach, he explores how to be a healthy leader while reporting to a boss he doesn’t respect. Core concepts in this episode: Egomaniacs rattle…
How to Grow Your People [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:19
A senior vice-president worries that attention on his people’s development will get overwhelmed in the volume of work. He asks his coach for tools to make the process effective and efficient. Download our free tool that…
How to Motivate and Inspire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:47
After a leader turns around the performance of one of his direct reports, he and his coach explore how it happened. And how to make it stick. Core ideas in the episode: Workplaces improve when positive feedback is presen…
How to Guarantee Psychological Safety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:44
A toxic boss destroys psychological safety on her team. One of her direct reports talks to his coach about how to survive. And how to keep his own team safe. Core ideas in the episode: Don’t take other people’s bad behav…
How to Supercharge Introversion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:50
Concerned his introversion makes him less effective, a corporate vice president asks for coaching – from an extrovert! Together, the coach and client explore ways to assure his introversion is a strength. Myers Briggs Ty…