The Boardroom by Heather Elkington

Heather Elkington
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The conversations about leadership and work, that normally only happen behind those closed boardroom doors. The Boardroom is a podcast for managers navigating the parts of leadership no one talks about: bias, boundaries, burnout, and building high-performing teams.

Episodes

  1. Stop being nice at work (here’s how I stopped people pleasing)

    1 day ago

    Stop being nice at work (here’s how I stopped people pleasing)

    If you’ve ever avoided a difficult conversation because you didn’t want to upset someone, this episode is for you. Heather explores the difference between being nice and being kind at work, and why people-pleasing can quietly hold you back as a manager and leader. She shares personal stories from her own career, including uncomfortable conversations she has had to start, feedback that was difficult to hear, and the moments that helped her build confidence as a leader. In this episode, Heather covers: Why being “nice” is not always the same as being kindHow people-pleasing can damage trust and respectWhy avoiding difficult conversations often makes things worseHow honest feedback helps you growWhy great managers care enough to tell the truth Because leadership is not about keeping everyone happy BUT helping people grow. And if you’re a manager or business owner who wants a clearer picture of how your team is really doing, join the Custard waitlist here: https://custardlearns.com/launch-waitlist?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=waitlist_promo&utm_content=stopbeingnice_startbeingkind_EP4 Got a situation at work you don’t know how to handle? Send it in at hello@theboardroompodcast.com, two lines or two paragraphs, whatever you need. Everything stays anonymous. New episodes every Wednesday, 8 AM Follow us on socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leadershipheather?si=JB0X24-cDem23SKd Instagram: @the.boardroompodcast & @leadershipheather And btw Heather drops practical leadership tips to over 28,000 managers every Tuesday morning, join the link here: https://www.inthemakingleadership.com/welcome

    32 min
  2. How I stop imposter syndrome getting in my way at work (the full guide)

    17 June

    How I stop imposter syndrome getting in my way at work (the full guide)

    You go into the conversation with a plan. Then they push back, and suddenly you’re convincing yourself you were wrong all along. In this episode, Heather gets into the part of leadership nobody prepares you for, the moment a difficult conversation goes sideways, and your confidence completely disappears. She covers: Why imposter syndrome hits hardest in difficult conversationsHow to hold your position when someone pushes back hardWhy silence in a conversation is not weakness, it’s strategyWhat to do when a conversation gets heated and you don’t know what to sayWhy growth matters more than perfection in leadership Got a situation at work you don’t know how to handle? Send it in at hello@theboardroompodcast.com, two lines or two paragraphs, whatever you need. Everything stays anonymous. And if you’re a manager or business owner who wants a clearer picture of how your team is really doing, join the Custard waitlist here: https://custardlearns.com/launch-waitlist?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=waitlist_promo&utm_content=podcast_EP3_showdescription New episodes every Wednesday, 8 AM (perfect for your commute) Listen & follow: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033uKbjXmIrXKCb0EuzXXg?si=58205f3097864d97 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boardroom/id1896894691 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/628ce2c6-d282-45ef-80c9-c1132f67a57f/the-boardroom YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leadershipheather?si=JB0X24-cDem23SKd Instagram: @the.boardroompodcast And btw, Heather drops practical leadership tips to over 28,000 managers every Tuesday morning, join the link here: https://www.inthemakingleadership.com/welcome

    26 min
  3. The reasons your team will be accountable (or not)

    11 June

    The reasons your team will be accountable (or not)

    Some people grow through pressure. Others spend their careers blaming everyone else for where they’re stuck. In this episode, Heather breaks down the “above the line vs below the line” framework, the quickest way to see who on your team is genuinely growing and who is stuck in blame, excuses, and denial. In this episode: The “above the line vs below the line” framework and how to use it as a litmus testWhy blame feels so natural and why leaders can’t afford itThe difference between a reason and an excuse (this one matters)Why your disengaged team might actually be a one-person problemHow to use questions to pass accountability back without creating conflict Got a situation at work you don’t know how to handle? Send it in at hello@theboardroompodcast.com two lines or two paragraphs, whatever you need. Everything stays anonymous. New episodes every Wednesday, 8AM Listen & follow: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033uKbjXmIrXKCb0EuzXXg?si=58205f3097864d97 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boardroom/id1896894691 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/628ce2c6-d282-45ef-80c9-c1132f67a57f/the-boardroom YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leadershipheather?si=JB0X24-cDem23SKd Instagram: @the.boardroompodcast And btw Heather drops practical leadership tips to over 28,000 managers every Tuesday morning, join the link here: https://www.inthemakingleadership.com/welcome

    27 min
  4. I found managing my friends so hard (here’s how I made it work)

    11 June

    I found managing my friends so hard (here’s how I made it work)

    Most leaders won’t admit this. But Heather will. Nobody tells you that becoming “the manager” changes everything your friendships, your confidence, and how you show up every single day. In this episode, Heather gets real about the moment anxiety nearly stopped her in her tracks, and why asking for help turned out to be her biggest leadership superpower. Why asking for help is actually your biggest leadership superpowerThe 5-minute conversation that can fix almost any work situationHow to spot the people who are quietly holding you backHow to act with courage even when anxiety is telling you not to Got a situation at work you don’t know how to handle? Send it in at hello@theboardroompodcast.com two lines or two paragraphs, whatever you need. Everything stays anonymous. And if you’re a manager or business owner who wants a clearer picture of how your team is really doing, join the Custard waitlist here: https://custardlearns.com/launch-waitlist?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=waitlist_promo&utm_content=podcast_EP3_showdescription OR checkout our page @custardpeople New episodes every Wednesday, 8AM (best for your commute) Listen & follow: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033uKbjXmIrXKCb0EuzXXg?si=58205f3097864d97 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boardroom/id1896894691 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/628ce2c6-d282-45ef-80c9-c1132f67a57f/the-boardroom YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leadershipheather?si=JB0X24-cDem23SKd Instagram: @the.boardroompodcast And btw Heather drops practical leadership tips to over 28,000 managers every Tuesday morning, join the link here: https://www.inthemakingleadership.com/welcome

    26 min
  5. The Boardroom Trailer: The Leadership Conversations Nobody Is Having with Heather Elkington

    8 June

    The Boardroom Trailer: The Leadership Conversations Nobody Is Having with Heather Elkington

    The Boardroom is the podcast for anyone navigating the messy, real, and often unspoken side of leadership. Hosted by Heather Elkington, someone who's been at the bottom, fought her way to the top, and never forgot what the hard parts actually felt like. Whether you're a first-time manager finding your feet, a senior leader feeling the pressure, or somewhere in between, this is the podcast that helps you lead better without pretending it's always easy. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 8am perfect for your commute.

    2 min

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The conversations about leadership and work, that normally only happen behind those closed boardroom doors. The Boardroom is a podcast for managers navigating the parts of leadership no one talks about: bias, boundaries, burnout, and building high-performing teams.

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