Leader U

Welcome to The Leader U Podcast brought to you by Black River Performance Management where “we believe work should FUEL the human spirit, not drain it,” is a personal and professional development program aimed at helping people fuel their passions through self-discovery courses, retreats, curated experiences, and more. The Leader U podcast series features conversations with friends, colleagues, and mentors aimed at exploring topics that have been central to their development.

Leader U is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 83 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.

Unknown Host hosts Leader U, a education show with 83 episodes published.

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  Breaking Barriers: how Education Transforms Life

  Apr 14, 202645 min

  In this inspiring episode, Andrea Soleta Schmutz shares her journey from the Philippines to becoming a champion for immigrant women and education. She discusses overcoming barriers, the importance of community, resilience, and how education transforms lives.Key Topics Immigrant women's experiences in higher education The importance of community and support networks Resilience and overcoming rejection The role of education in empowerment and independence Reaching out is a powerful step towards opportunities. Resilience is built through repeated rejection and persistence. Education opens doors to opportunities and personal growth. Community support is vital for immigrant and single women. Taking action, even small steps, can lead to significant change. TakeawaysRetreat for Non-Profit Leaders: https://www.idahononprofits.org/leade... Our website: https://blackriverpm.com/ My personal website https://www.angielion.com/ Andrea's Links: https://missidahoforamericastrong.eve... / missidahoforamerica https://www.facebook.com/empoweringim...

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  Courage To Emerge

  Dec 1, 202542 min

  In this powerful special episode of Leader U, Angie Lion welcomes back bestselling author and courageous leadership expert Ryan Berman for an honest, soul-level conversation on self-talk, inner critics, and the courage it takes to emerge as your truest self. Both Angie and Ryan return to the mic after launching new books: Emerge (Angie Lion) and Headamentals (Ryan Berman) to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes when you choose to step into visibility, stretch your identity, and rewrite the stories that once kept you small. Together they explore: The mental monsters and cognitive distortions that shape your inner world Why courageous leadership starts with self-leadership How to spot, confront, and crack the negative self-talk patterns holding you back The role of asking for help—and the humility it requires—in a culture obsessed with rugged individualism The link between courage, vulnerability, and personal transformation Practical tools for reframing fear, taming your inner critic, and taking brave action anywayThis episode is both a mirror and a map, equal parts relatable storytelling and grounded guidance for anyone navigating transition, reinvention, or big leaps in leadership and life.If you’re ready to develop the competence that builds true confidence, stop dress-rehearsing disaster, and learn how to spread courage like confetti… this conversation is your next step. Link to shownotes: Shownotes & Transcript 🔗 Listen to Angie & Ryan’s first conversation: Leader U Podcast – Episode 38: Change Mastery: From Resilient Action to Courageous Action https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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  The Healing And Transformational Impact Of Awe Episode:82

  Jan 29, 202553 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, Angie Lion, co-owner of Black River Performance Management, has a soul-filled conversation with Corvas Brinkerhoff. He shares his inspiring journey from co-creating the collaborative art collective Meow Wolf to creating Submersive, a transformative and therapeutic immersive art bath house.</p> <p>Corvas shares the evolution of his leadership philosophy, highlighting the importance of humility, active listening, and trusting intuition as he transitions from collaborative projects to solo entrepreneurship. He discusses the healing power of immersive experiences, weaving together insights from neuroscience, the power of awe, and the potential for art and...

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  Leading Across Generations Episode:81

  Jan 22, 202548 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion, co-owner of Black River Performance Management, engages in a soul-filled conversation with Dr. Jeremy Graves about generational collaboration in the workplace. Drawing from his extensive leadership experience, Dr. Graves shares valuable insights and lessons, emphasizing how embracing diverse generational perspectives can unlock untapped team potential. Angie and Dr. Graves also discuss the importance of setting boundaries to prevent burnout and fostering a workplace culture that motivates and energizes employees rather than drains them. The episode highlights Dr. Graves' influential book Change Leadership: The Art of Moving From Resistance...

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  Leading Others Begins With Leading Self Episode:80

  Jan 15, 202520 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion, co-founder of Black River Performance Management, shares a soul-filled message about the transformative power of self-leadership. Angie unpacks the essential elements contributing to effective self-leadership, including personal accountability, goal achievement, adaptability, motivation, decision-making, continuous learning, and role modeling. She illustrates her journey toward skill-building in self-leadership through candid reflections and powerful personal anecdotes. She shares how those skills have a ripple effect impact on her relationships, career, and overall well-being. Listeners will be inspired to take charge of their growth, develop greater self-awareness, and cultivate the skills to...

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