Coach’s Corner: Leadership Unplugged

Host Laura Bennett dives into an engaging series where leadership, innovation, and personal stories intersect in the realms of federal government and industry.

Coach’s Corner: Leadership Unplugged is a government podcast hosted by coachscornerleadershipunplugged, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

coachscornerleadershipunplugged hosts Coach’s Corner: Leadership Unplugged, a government show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #178

  Leading with Intention: Building Confidence, Credibility, and Executive Presence with Krista Yager

  Aug 18, 202627 min

  What does it take to step into bigger leadership roles without losing your authenticity along the way? In this episode of Coach’s Corner: Leadership Unplugged, host Laura Bennett sits down with Krista Yager , Vice President of Health at Peraton, to explore the experiences and intentional decisions that shaped Krista’s journey from entrepreneur and founder to a senior executive leading growth and transformation across complex healthcare organizations. Krista shares her perspective on establishing credibility in a new organization, developing confidence and executive presence, building relationships rooted in trust, and staying focused when every priority feels urgent. Their conversation offers candid, practical insights for leaders who want to navigate change, expand their influence, and create a career path that reflects both their ambitions and who they truly are. To connect with Krista, visit her LinkedIn page here . Learn more about Peraton by visiting their website here .

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  Episode #177

  Leading Transformation with Trust: A Conversation with Patrick Newbold

  Jul 14, 202623 min

  What does it take to lead transformation in organizations that serve millions of people? In this episode of Coach's Corner: Leadership Unplugged, host Laura Bennett sits down with Patrick Newbold , Chief Information Officer for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), to discuss the leadership principles that have guided his career across CMS, the Social Security Administration, NASA, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Rather than focusing on technology, this conversation explores the human side of leadership, how Patrick's upbringing and experiences with public services inspired a career in public service, why trust, integrity, and empowerment are the foundation of effective leadership, and what he's learned about guiding organizations through large-scale transformation. Whether you're leading a team, managing change, or developing your own leadership style, Patrick shares practical insights on building trust, empowering others, and creating lasting impact in complex environments. To connect with Patrick, visit him LinkedIn page here .

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  Episode #176

  The Hidden Complexity of Health IT and the Leadership Gap Behind It

  Jun 16, 202641 min

  Why is health IT so hard? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer reveals a web of complexity that goes far beyond technology. From interoperability and legacy systems to competing priorities, cybersecurity threats, organizational incentives, and human behavior, health IT sits at the intersection of some of the most challenging problems in modern healthcare. In this episode of Coach's Corner: Leadership Unplugged, Laura Bennett chats with Dr. John Scott , Interim Chief Data Officer for the Veterans Health Administration, pediatric cardiologist, and clinical informatics leader with more than 35 years of experience across military and veteran healthcare systems. Together, they explore why health IT remains one of the most difficult challenges facing healthcare organizations today and what that reveals about leadership. The conversation examines the gap between technical expertise and effective leadership, the tension between business priorities and operational realities, and the challenges leaders face when making decisions about systems they may not fully understand. Dr. Scott also shares insights on measuring what truly matters in healthcare, balancing the needs of clinicians, patients, and stakeholders, and navigating the unique complexities of operating within large federal health organizations. Whether you're a healthcare leader, technology professional, government executive, or simply interested in how large systems succeed—or fail—this conversation offers valuable lessons on leadership, operational excellence, and managing complexity in an increasingly data-driven world. Topics include: Why health IT is harder than most people realize The hidden complexities behind interoperability and system integration Leadership lessons from clinical informatics Balancing business priorities with technical realities The impact of incentives on healthcare outcomes Federal healthcare challenges and opportunities Building trust between leaders, clinicians, and technical teams What future health IT leaders need to get right How leadership evolves throughout a career To connect with Dr. John Scott, visit him LinkedIn page here . Connect with Laura Bennett on LinkedIn here .

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  Episode #175

  Leadership Self-Efficacy: How Identity Shapes Who Steps Up to Lead – an Interview with Dr. Robin Atkins

  May 19, 202631 minS0

  <p>What shapes a leader’s confidence—and why do so many capable leaders still question themselves?</p> <p>In this episode of Coach’s Corner: Leadership Unplugged, Laura Bennett sits down with Robin Atkins—organizational psychologist, executive coach, and change leadership expert—to explore the concept of leadership self-efficacy and how identity, culture, and lived experience influence the way leaders show up.</p> <p>Drawing from her research on first- and second-generation East Asian American women, Dr. Atkins shares insights on the internal side of leadership—how confidence is built, where it gets challenged, and why relational leadership is often overlo...

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  Episode #174

  Reinventing Leadership: From Federal Service to President with Kathleen Scudder

  Apr 14, 202622 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Laura Bennett, Principal and Leadership Coach, reconnects with Kathleen Scudder, President of Trusted Driver Federal Solutions and former Senior Executive with the U.S. Border Patrol, where she spent over 27 years leading complex, mission-critical operations. Since her last appearance, Kathleen has made a significant transition from federal service to industry—and now into entrepreneurship—bringing a fresh perspective on leadership and reinvention.</p> <p>Laura and Kathleen explore what it really means to step away from a long-standing career identity and build something new. Their conversation touches on leadership evolution, resilience through change, and how the defi...

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