Leadership is messy. Most advice isn't built for the reality of competing priorities, difficult stakeholders, limited time, and imperfect information. Leveraging Leadership is a practical leadership podcast for Chiefs of Staff, executives, founders, and senior operators who want to lead more effectively and navigate complexity with confidence. Hosted by Emily Sander, former Chief of Staff and executive advisor, each episode delivers real-world lessons, practical frameworks, and candid conversations with leaders across business and beyond. Topics include executive communication, leadership presence, decision-making, delegation, organizational influence, operating rhythms, team effectiveness, and the often-unspoken challenges leaders face behind the scenes. If you're looking for thoughtful conversations, practical takeaways, and leadership advice you can actually use on Monday morning, you're in the right place.
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Episode #307
Speak Like a Pro: Boost Your Confidence with Tactical Leadership Drills
Aug 19, 202631 minS1
Emily Sander shares three simple exercises to help anyone sound more confident in meetings, interviews, and presentations. She walks through the "expert game," explaining how to act like the world’s leading authority on random topics like Flashdance or koala bear feeding habits. The episode includes practical tips like recording yourself, using variety in your voice, and practicing for just 30 seconds a day. Get in touch with Emily: Want to sound more confident? Book a clarity call w/ Emily here . Free Leadership Resources LinkedIn Website Newsletter Who Am I? If we haven’t met before - Hi I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. Time Stamps: 01:18 Exercise One Expert Game 03:07 Expert Game Examples 09:02 Exercise Two Three Things 13:37 Range and Emotion Variations 17:03 Exercise Three Five Things 20:02 Daily Practice Habit 22:57 Record and Refine Voice 26:44 Pick the Right Moment 27:46 Results and Final Wrap
Standards Over Stress: How Self-Leadership Heals Burnout and Brings Fulfillment
Aug 17, 202638 minS1
Bobby Shelton shares his journey from chasing external accomplishments to finding real satisfaction through self-leadership, including losing 180 pounds and shifting his focus after reaching personal low points. The conversation covers the difference between "easy-hard" (doing things for others' approval) and "hard-hard" (pursuing what matters to you), and offers advice on setting simple, personal standards, like refusing to eat M&M's, to build discipline. The discussion also touches on faith, burnout, and how to align your inner life with your work as a founder, CEO, or Chief of Staff. Links Mentioned: Bobby Shelton’s Website Bobby Shelton’s Book The Self-Leadership Lab Podcast Get in touch with Emily: Want to chat with Emily? Book a quick clarity call here . Free Leadership Resources LinkedIn Website Newsletter Who Am I? If we haven’t met before - Hi I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. Time Stamps: 01:06 Easy Hard vs Hard Hard 02:34 Losing Yourself to Find Yourself 05:08 Burnout and External Validation 07:58 Finding Alignment and Purpose 11:59 Mirror Moment and Commitment 14:30 Purpose and Daily Standards 17:18 Build Standards One Step 20:31 Faith Philosophy and Selfless Leadership 34:56 Redefining Success and Closing
Q&A: How to Lead a New Team Without Letting Your Old One Down
Aug 12, 202624 min
Emily Sander answers a listener question from Megan, who just got promoted and is transitioning between teams. She gives advice on setting up the old team for success, like handing off tasks to a "go-to" person and clearly communicating that change to everyone. Emily also suggests doing a listening tour with the new team to learn from their experience and explains the importance of being confident, having a plan, and not expecting everything to go perfectly. Get in touch with Emily: Ready to make your next leadership move with confidence? Book a clarity call w/ Emily here . Free Leadership Resources LinkedIn Website Newsletter Who Am I? If we haven’t met before - Hi I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. Time Stamps: 01:47 Reset After Limbo 03:09 Hand Off to Jim 04:52 Set Clear Boundaries 07:09 Align with Both Bosses 09:58 Lead the New Team 12:55 30 Day Listening Tour 16:25 Set Expectations and Culture 19:04 Reinvent Your Leadership 21:35 Bumps Are Normal 22:46 Congrats and Wrap Up
Growing Vocal Authority: Insights for Executives from an Accent Coach
Aug 10, 202651 min
Emily Sander talks with Jay Poulton, founder of The Accent Coach, about how senior leaders can use their voice more effectively. They discuss practical tips like breath control, vocal variety, and recording yourself to close the “authority gap,” and share examples of issues such as vocal fry, upturning at the end of sentences, and monotone delivery that impact credibility. Jay Poulton explains specific exercises and the importance of practicing your delivery out loud to sound more confident and authentic. Links Mentioned: Jay Poulton’s Website Connect with Jay Poulton on LinkedIn Follow Jay the Accent Coach on Instagram Follow the Accent Coach on Facebook Follow the Accent Coach on Tiktok Subscribe to the Accent Coach on YouTube Get in touch with Emily: Want to chat with Emily? Book a quick clarity call here . Free Leadership Resources LinkedIn Website Newsletter Who Am I? If we haven’t met before - Hi I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. Time Stamps: 01:08 Origin Story in Accents 02:30 Voice as an Instrument 04:00 Closing the Authority Gap 10:46 Variety Resonance and Framing 25:13 Practice Out Loud 27:13 Authenticity Over Performance 29:40 Presence And Emotion 32:40 Find Your Resonant Range 38:12 Pause Articulate Improve
Three Powerful Checkpoint Questions to Level Up Your Leadership
Aug 6, 202613 minS1
Emily Sander talks about setting up personal checkpoints to track growth and avoid getting stuck. She shares three practical questions she asks herself every other week: Where am I getting in my own way? What's a middle way? Who can help with that? She suggests different ways to do these check-ins, like journaling or using sticky notes. Get in touch with Emily: Want help creating meaningful checkpoints for your growth? Book a quick clarity call w/ Emily here . Free Leadership Resources LinkedIn Website Newsletter Who Am I? If we haven’t met before - Hi I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. Time Stamps: 00:25 Setting Up Important Checkpoints 01:18 Three Questions for Self-Reflection 02:31 Question One: Getting in Your Own Way 03:28 Question Two: Finding a Middle Way 05:22 Question Three: Who Can Help 08:19 Recap of the Three Questions 08:44 Finding Your Checkpoint Method 12:39 Closing Thoughts and Wrap Up
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