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
Two Paths to Flow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:32
A worried leader seeks help finding balance between going with the flow and giving himself a larger voice. Visit our Tools bin for free PDFs to help you achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership. This episode is tagged in t…
How Leaders Can ‘Play Better Poker’ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:51
A missed promotion prompts a leader to complain to her CEO. The CEO responds by getting her a coach, which results in explorations of authenticity, self-awareness and self-management. Visit our Tools bin for free PDFs to…
7 Steps to Stop Emotional Hijacks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:43
A leader, ashamed of hurtful words she spoke to a colleague, explores what happened with her coach. She learns seven techniques for keeping herself from future emotional hijacks. Download a free PDF about the seven steps…
How To Stay Calm Under Fire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:59
A leader is given a presentation coach and two goals: ‘tell a better story’ and ‘be more responsive in the moment.’ This episode is the coaching conversation about the second goal: be responsive in the moment. This episo…
How To Turn Data into Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:27
A leader is given a presentation coach and two goals: ‘tell a better story’ and ‘be more responsive in the moment.’ This episode is the coaching conversation about telling a better story. There are four tools in the epis…
How to Re-engage a Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:34
Worried that working remotely has disconnected her team, a leader asks her coach for help and learns a powerful tool. Being able to lead your team in growth exercises is a critical leadership skill. This episode is full…
How To Coach Your People [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:43
A no-nonsense leader is asked to add coaching to her list of duties. She turns to the coach who’d coached her for a quick immersion course. Coaching your people requires a shift in thinking and a specific set of behavior…
How To Show Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:23
Frustrated at not showing up the way she wants to, a leader, in conversation with her coach, explores ways to integrate her values into her behavior. To show up as more of whatever you want to be, ask yourself: What woul…
How To Grow Your Self-Management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:24
In this episode, a leader feels she lacks courage. She engages her coach in a conversation about how to use self-awareness and self-management as tools to help her become a little bolder. The self-talk scripts discussed…
How To Build Self-Awareness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:18
Self-awareness, like any muscle, can be built through discipline.In this episode, a leader learns two exercises to help build awareness of her thoughts and feelings. The two exercises discussed in this episode are detail…