Leadership Launchpad Project

Susan Hobson, Shelley West, and Liane Wansbrough
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Leadership Launchpad Project

Join High-Performance Leadership Coaches Susan Hobson, Shelley West, and Liane Wansbrough as they explore groundbreaking Leadership 2.0 mindset strategies with top experts and innovative leaders from around the world. This podcast is designed to help purpose-driven legacy leaders unlock and unleash their highest potential so they can play their biggest impact game and help to reshape the collective consciousness in leadership.

  1. 5D AGO

    S02E14: Leadership Lessons from an Olympic Athlete Turned CEO

    🏅 Leadership Lessons from an Olympic Athlete Turned CEO | Mike Scarola's Powerful Leadership Journey In this episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project, we explore one of the most inspiring leadership journeys you’ll ever hear. From competing at the Olympic Games to navigating the intense world of investment banking, and now leading as the CEO of Butterfield & Robinson, Mike Scarola reveals the leadership lessons that shaped his evolution through grit, mindset, and resilience. 🔥 Whether you’re a high-performance leader, team builder, entrepreneur, or just someone passionate about growth, this conversation will leave you fired up. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: How Olympic discipline builds elite leadership skills The transition from athlete to business executive How to lead during uncertainty and inspire teams Why resilience, culture, and mindset are the real game-changers How to apply leadership lessons from sport to business Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/ About Mike Mike Scarola is a former Olympic athlete turned business leader, currently serving as the CEO of Butterfield & Robinson, a global leader in luxury active travel. With a background in elite canoe-kayak competition, Mike brings the discipline, resilience, and high-performance mindset of sport into the boardroom. After a successful career in investment banking and private equity, he now leads with a people-first approach, blending strategic thinking with deep cultural stewardship. Mike is passionate about building purpose-driven teams and redefining what modern leadership looks like in a fast-changing world. Contact Mike 🌍 Learn more about Butterfield & Robinson: https://www.butterfield.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-scarola-8370355/ Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:  https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage   Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/    https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==

    41 min

  2. APR 29

    S02E13: How Your Clothing Choices Influence Leadership Presence and Trust

    Unlock the Power of Style: How Your Clothing Choices Influence Leadership Presence and Trust | Janice Meredith Discover how your clothing choices influence leadership presence and trust in this transformative episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project! Join hosts Susan Hobson, Liane Wansbrough and Shelley West as they sit down with renowned fashion expert Janice Meredith to explore the hidden connection between personal style, confidence, and executive impact. 👉 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why your wardrobe is a tool for leadership – From boardrooms to Zoom calls, how attire shapes perception. Post-COVID style shifts – Balancing comfort, authenticity, and professionalism in today’s hybrid work culture. The science of confidence – How clothing affects mindset, posture, and decision-making. Practical tips for every leader – Build a minimalist wardrobe, master color psychology, and avoid “decision fatigue.” Body acceptance & age-defying style – Dress powerfully at any life stage without sacrificing authenticity. 🎯 Key Insights from Janice Meredith: “Fashion isn’t about trends – it’s about crafting confidence.” “Your clothes should reflect who you are, not who you think you should be.” Why “polished vs. prissy” matters – and how to nail the balance. 🔥 Perfect for: Leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to elevate their influence through intentional style. Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/ 📌 Connect with Janice Meredith: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicemeredithstyle?igsh=MWZ0aGg4amw4aHo1MQ==  Website: https://janicemeredith.com/ Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:  https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage   Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/   https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==  For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418

    46 min

  3. APR 23

    S02E12: Leadership Lessons from Pro Hockey That Apply to Business

    Welcome back to The Leadership Launchpad Project! In this episode, we dive deep into high-performance leadership lessons from professional hockey that you can apply directly to your business and career. Our special guest, Lauren Williams, Assistant Coach for the PWHL's New York Sirens, shares her first-year insights on coaching elite athletes, managing high-pressure environments, and overcoming imposter syndrome—all while bridging the gap between sports and corporate leadership. Key Takeaways You’ll Learn: ✅ How to navigate high-stakes pressure (whether on the ice or in the boardroom) ✅ Why defensiveness shows up in top performers—and how to lead through it ✅ The parallels between pro sports and corporate leadership (hint: mindset is everything!) ✅ How to turn self-doubt into self-leadership (even when you feel like an imposter) ✅ The #1 mistake high achievers make—and how to avoid it Whether you're a CEO, manager, entrepreneur, or rising leader, these hockey-inspired leadership strategies will help you elevate your game and lead with confidence. Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/ Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:  https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage     Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/   https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==  Find Lauren Williams: Assistant Coach at PWHL New York, Athletic Mindset Coach, and High-Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-williams-m-ed-0a1424151/ https://www.instagram.com/laurenwilliamshpc?igsh=MWt0dnZhdjlzYzQ4MA==

    34 min

  4. APR 15

    S02E11: Coaching Skills for Leaders: Why Top Leaders Act as Coaches

    🎯 Coaching Skills for Leaders: The Ultimate Leadership Advantage | Why Top Leaders Act as Coaches Are you a leader looking to drive team performance, boost employee retention, and create a thriving company culture? This episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project reveals why coaching skills for leaders are no longer optional—they're the #1 leadership skill for modern managers. Join leadership coach  Liane Wansbrough and Shelly West (20+ years Leadership experience in the corporate sector) as they explore why the most successful organizations embrace the leaders as coaches model—and how YOU can too. 🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ✅ Why Coaching Is the Future of LeadershipLearn how coaching helps leaders move from controlling to empowering—perfect for managing Gen Z and millennial teams who value authenticity over authority. ✅ Avoid the Pitfalls of Poor PromotionDiscover how promoting high performers into leadership—without coaching capabilities—leads to disengagement, burnout, and costly employee turnover. ✅ Real ROI of Coaching CulturesCompanies that invest in coaching-driven leadership see 51% higher revenue growth and up to 4x greater employee retention. ✅ Coaching Tools for Modern LeadersGet actionable frameworks for active listening, asking powerful questions, handling team conflict, and fostering psychological safety in remote and hybrid teams. ✅ Transition from Manager to MentorMaster the soft skills that elevate performance: emotional intelligence, trust-building, self-leadership, and more. Why It Matters: Modern leadership isn’t about giving orders—it’s about coaching people to success. Whether you're a new manager, HR leader, or executive, mastering coaching skills for leaders will help you: 🔹 Retain top talent 🔹 Build high-performance teams 🔹 Drive innovation and collaboration 🔹 Create a leadership brand that inspires Who Should Watch This: Team leaders and people managers HR and L&D professionals Executives looking to future-proof their leadership Coaches and aspiring coaches Anyone serious about building a coaching leadership style If you’re serious about becoming a high-impact leader who leads with coaching, don’t stop at this episode. 👉 Enroll now in Legacy Leadership 2.0 — our signature leadership development experience for modern leaders. https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/legacy-leadership-2-0 Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/  https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==   For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418

    36 min

  5. APR 8

    S02 EP10: Why Your Business Won't Grow Until You Fix Your Leadership Mindset

    Struggling to scale your business? The problem isn’t your strategy—it’s your leadership mindset. In this must-watch episode of the Leadership Launchpad Project, Susan Hobson and Liane Wansbrough delve deep with Aaron Wolfe (founder of SagePoint Capital Partners) to uncover the hidden mindset traps holding entrepreneurs back—and how to break free.   Key Takeaways to Fix Your Leadership Mindset -  "I’m the only one who can do this" → Why this fixed mindset is killing growth. -   Tunnel vision under stress → How to think strategically (not reactively). -   Fear of delegating → The #1 reason businesses plateau (and how to trust your team). -  Emotional blind spots → Why self-awareness separates good leaders from great ones. -  Chasing short-term wins → How to lead for long-term impact (Aaron’s #1 framework).   Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free strategy session now https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/   🎙️ About Aaron Wolfe Investor, Bay Street veteran, and leadership strategist. Through SagePoint Capital Partners, he helps entrepreneurs unlock hidden revenue by fixing mindset gaps in leadership.   📌 Want Aaron’s Help? https://sagepointcapital.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfeaaron/   Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:  https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage   Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/   https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==

    32 min

  6. APR 1

    S02 EP09: How Experiential Learning Transforms Leadership Decision-Making

    Discover why experiential leadership development is the future of effective leadership. In this episode, industry legend Nigel Scott (creator of The People Puzzle) reveals how hands-on, immersive training rewires instinctual decision-making—helping leaders pause, reflect, and lead with intent in high-pressure environments. Key Takeaways You’ll Learn: ✅ Why traditional leadership training fails (and what works instead) ✅ How The People Puzzle exposes universal leadership blind spots ✅ The neuroscience behind knee-jerk reactions (and how to overcome them) ✅ Why generational differences disappear in experiential learning ✅ How to future-proof your leadership amid AI disruption Featured in This Episode: Nigel Scott is a behavioral strategist and creator of The People Puzzle, an experiential leadership tool that reveals hidden team dynamics. With 30+ years guiding organizations like Vodafone and Rogers, he blends behavioral science with hands-on experiments to transform how teams collaborate. His approach exposes instinctual blind spots, fosters empathy, and rewires decision-making—proving leadership isn’t about having answers, but asking the right questions.  Who This Is For: - Executives tired of theoretical leadership programs - L&D professionals seeking provocative, results-driven training - Managers navigating multi-generational teams - Innovators preparing for AI-driven workplace shifts 💬 Join the Conversation:Have you tried experiential leadership training? Share your insights below! If you’re ready to transform your leadership and unlock your full potential as a tech leader, Book a Free consultation with us https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/ 🔗 Connect with Nigel Scott:Website - https://www.peoplepuzzleexperience.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-scott-2246633/ Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:  https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/  https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/  https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage   For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418 ✨ #ExperientialLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

    41 min

  7. MAR 25

    S2 E08: Ex-Twitter Exec Reveals Leadership Secrets for Today’s Tech Leaders

    Looking for real-world leadership secrets for tech leaders? In this powerful episode of the Leadership Launchpad Project, we sit down with former Twitter executive Sydney Robertson (Former Head of Sales at X Canada), who shares hard-earned insights from her 10+ years inside Twitter—before and after Elon Musk’s acquisition. Whether you're a current tech leader, aspiring founder, or executive navigating change, this conversation is packed with actionable leadership strategies, personal growth tools, and behind-the-scenes Twitter stories that will help you lead through uncertainty, scale your impact, and stay aligned with your values. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Leadership lessons from the Twitter acquisition era How to lead during massive organizational change Why self-leadership is non-negotiable in tech The power of executive coaching and emotional intelligence in tech industry Female leadership, imposter syndrome, and breaking into tech boardrooms 🔥 Plus: Sydney reveals how she crafted a national strategy for Twitter Canada in just 24 hours after Elon Musk’s takeover—and what every tech leader can learn from that experience. If you’re ready to transform your leadership and unlock your full potential as a tech leader, Book a Free consultation with us https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/ Connect with Sydney Robertson (Founder and CEO of In Your Ellement, Former Head of Sales at X Canada) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-robertson-8207968/ https://www.instagram.com/syd_h_robertson/ Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:  https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/  https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/  https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage     Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/  https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==   For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418 #TechLeadership #TwitterExec  #SelfLeadership  #TechLeaders

    45 min

  8. MAR 18

    S2 EP 07: The Hidden Shift That Turns High Achievers Into High Performers

    What separates a high achiever from a true high performer? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, we break down the hidden shift that unlocks peak performance, allowing driven professionals to step into their full potential.   Are you working harder but not seeing results? Feeling stuck despite your ambition? The missing piece isn't more effort—it’s a mindset shift that top leaders, elite athletes, and world-class professionals swear by.   In this episode, we cover: - The one crucial shift that turns a high achiever into a high performer - Why working harder is NOT the answer (and what to do instead) - The role of coaching in unlocking peak leadership & performance - The most common blind spots that keep ambitious people stuck - How to rewrite limiting beliefs and break through to your next level   If you’re ready to stop grinding without results and start performing with clarity and impact, this episode is for you.   Who is this for? - Professionals feeling stuck despite their hard work - Leaders looking to maximize their influence & effectiveness - Entrepreneurs and executives who want to level up their performance - Anyone ready to move from overwhelmed achiever to unstoppable performer   Ready to take the leap? Get a FREE coaching session! We’re giving away TWO FREE coaching sessions to listeners who are ready to take action! 🎉 📩 Email us with the word “CO-CREATE” to claim your spot: susan@elitehighperformance.com liane@elitehighperformance.com shelley@elitehighperformance.com   Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:  https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/  https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/  https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage   Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/  https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==   For Shelley West: Chief Revenue Officer & C-Suite Sales Consultant & High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-west-1b075b15/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571088873418   #HighPerformance #HighAchiever #MindsetShift #HighAchieverMindset

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Join High-Performance Leadership Coaches Susan Hobson, Shelley West, and Liane Wansbrough as they explore groundbreaking Leadership 2.0 mindset strategies with top experts and innovative leaders from around the world. This podcast is designed to help purpose-driven legacy leaders unlock and unleash their highest potential so they can play their biggest impact game and help to reshape the collective consciousness in leadership.

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  • Creator
    Susan Hobson, Shelley West, and Liane Wansbrough
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Susan Hobson, Shelley West, and Liane Wansbrough
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    Leadership Launchpad Project

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