We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders

Kimberly J Benoit
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Has a toxic person ever made your life hell at work?! Heck yea! But if we’ve all seen it - we’ve all done it, too! For a fresh and funny take on leadership, fulfillment, and engagement - join workplace toxicity expert and bestselling author, Kimberly J Benoit for the We’ve All Done It™ Podcast: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders. In this eye-opening series, get real about the role we each play in a toxic workplace and discover how we can kick toxic cultures from the inside out. With a judgment-free, humor-full perspective, Kimberly asks tough yet valuable questions of successful leaders from across industries and around the world. If you’ve ever struggled with an awful manager, dysfunctional situations, or challenging team dynamics, you’ll laugh and learn with each new episode of relatable stories, humbling moments, and actionable advice for better-navigating toxicity both at work and within ourselves.

  1. 2d ago

    BEST OF: How to Adapt Your Communication Style for Greater Influence and Results

    Struggling with workplace miscommunication? In this episode, Kimberly J. Benoit sits down with Elizabeth Bachman to break down why communication gaps happen and practical ways to bridge the divide. * The roots of communication breakdowns, including gender stereotypes and different thinking styles * The difference between single-focused (task-oriented) and multi-focused (relational) communication * How workplace culture and technology are shifting communication patterns * Actionable strategies to communicate more effectively with different styles * The power of concise storytelling and strategic messaging in getting your point across Make sure to connect with Elizabeth Bachman on LinkedIn or her website! A little more about Elizabeth: Elizabeth Bachman is THE go-to person for advanced level training in Speaking, Presentation Skills, Sales and Leadership.  With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, she helps high-level clients master a message that brings * the Funding they need, * the Allies they want & * the Recognition they deserve. A sought-after speaker and strategist in Silicon Valley, nationally and internationally, Elizabeth works with leaders and influencers who need to become concise and compelling presenters. She helps them present as smart, down-to-earth, loose, friendly—even funny—and still be taken seriously.  Elizabeth is the host of the international podcast: Speakers Who Get Results, where she interviews experts on presentation skills, leadership, visibility, and cross-cultural communication. Having spent over 30 years directing such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo in more than 50 operas around the world, Elizabeth brings a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters. Fluent in 5 languages, she brings her global experience to her clients.  #CommunicationStyles #WorkplaceCommunication #SingleFocused #MultiFocused #GenderDifferences #CorporateCulture #Creativity #Storytelling #StrategicCommunication #Leadership #ProjectManagement #RelationalThinkers #TaskOriented #WorkplaceDiversity #PresentationSkills #BulletPoints #TeamDynamics #BusinessCommunication #Stress #EffectiveMeetings #CareerAdvancement Schedule your FOCUS Session today: https://calendly.com/kimberlyjbenoit/focus-session Support the show To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn. ➡ NEXT STEPS 👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI! 📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE! 📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.  😍  Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.   Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to podcast@kimberlyjbenoit.com. Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay #leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment

  2. Jul 19

    BEST OF: Cultivating an Empowered Mindset featuring Heather Wiser Soubra

    In this episode, Kimberly & Heather Wiser Soubra, of Wiser Way Coaching,  talk about what it takes to show up as your best self.  Topics include: Wisdom comes from withinListening to your intuition leads to you showing up as your most confident selfThe importance of believing in yourselfWhat If/Then thinking does to your confidence.The power of changing the channel in your mind A wonder conversation about being confident & kind to oneself in order to show up for others.  #leadership #mindset #believeinyourself Learn more about Heather: Heather Wiser Soubra, ACC Founder and CEO, Wiser Way Coaching Heather Wiser Soubra is the Founder and CEO of Wiser Way Coaching, a professional coaching practice that empowers executives and teams who want to develop and elevate their leadership skills, cultivate workplaces where people thrive, and create their own paths for achievement while actively building team unity and open communication. Wiser Way Coaching collaborates with leaders and teams to discover how individual strengths come together to enhance leadership capacity and effectiveness. Heather’s role as Chief of Staff, Strategist, and Consultant for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) provided her experience overseeing and facilitating complex systems, human development, collaboration and inclusiveness across the organization to achieve strategic goals.  Most recently, she joined the faculty at the George Washington Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon to facilitate leadership trainings and lead strategic planning sessions for government agencies, trade associations, and emerging leaders.  Heather conceptualized, implemented, and led the IDFA People Strategy. She created a suite of programs focused on leadership and the cultivation of organizational well-being, as well as on building the workforce and organizations for the future. A graduate of George Mason University, Heather earned her degree in intercultural communication and received her certificate in coaching from George Mason University’s Institute for Leadership Excellence. She received her ACC coaching credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.  Where to find her: Website: www.WiserWayCoaching.com Email: heather@wiserwaycoaching.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heathersoubra Instagram: @heatherwisersoubra Schedule your FOCUS Session today: https://calendly.com/kimberlyjbenoit/focus-session Support the show To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn. ➡ NEXT STEPS 👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI! 📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE! 📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.  😍  Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.   Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to podcast@kimberlyjbenoit.com. Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay #leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment

  3. Jul 12

    BEST OF: Transitioning from Peer to Leader: Best Tips for Leading Friends

    In latest episode of We've All Done It podcast, Transitioning from Peer to Leader: Best Tips for Leading Friends, Kimberly is joined by Erin Dallas and Jerry Benoit to discuss the what happens when your friend becomes your boss or when you are now the boss.  News alert! Everything has changed and can get complicated if you don't realize that. Don't worry! We got you covered for what to do, what not to do and how to survive this transition!  Together, we break down the following: What leaders get wrong in this kind of transitionHow to set good boundariesThe importance of consistent accountability & documentationWhat about social media?Simple steps to make this a successful transitionMake sure to learn more about Erin Dallas here and Jerry Benoit here. #wevealldoneit #getunstucknow #unlockyourgreatness #toxicleadership #createyourownpath #leadersmindset #takingaction #youareyouronlylimit #tipsforsuccess #personalgrowthtips #professionalgrowth #striveforsuccess #taketherisk #courageovercomfort #personalgrowthanddevelopment #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #overcomeobstacles #getoutofyourownway #taketheleap #thinkbigger #beyourbestyou #leadershipcoaching #takeachance #improveyourself #youarepowerful #leadershipquotes #empoweryourself #mindsetiskey Schedule your FOCUS Session today: https://calendly.com/kimberlyjbenoit/focus-session Support the show To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn. ➡ NEXT STEPS 👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI! 📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE! 📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.  😍  Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.   Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to podcast@kimberlyjbenoit.com. Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay #leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment

  4. Jul 6

    BEST OF: Navigating the Transition from Military to Corporate America featuring Kevin Green, Jr

    In this episode, we hear about how Kevin Green, Jr navigated the challenging transition from leadership in the Air Force to Corporate America. He is vulnerable about the journey and shares key insights into the following:  Specific challenges (ie. language, terminology) with going from the military to a corporate roleAdvice for military members about to make the leap or how are struggling nowAdvice for hiring managers and leaders of former military in how to aid with the transition & truly understand their untapped potentialTons of insight and wisdom in this one for everyone. Kevin's Bio Kevin Green is Vice President of Ochsner Health’s Community Health Centers. He oversees community focused clinic operations, community center engagement, social determinant of health initiatives, & health equity at five sites across the state of Louisiana. In his role, Kevin also co-leads Ochsner’s Healthy State efforts in managing chronic conditions and medical screenings. He joined Ochsner as a Strategic Program Manager in 2013. Kevin has held key roles leading interfacility patient flow logistics and system-wide Hospital Medicine physician practices.  As if that wasn't enough, Kevin is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force and has served over 25 years as a military officer. In those years, he served as 53 WRS Commanding officer or as what some of us know as “Hurricane Hunters”.  To learn more about Kevin, you can find him on LinkedIn.  Schedule your FOCUS Session today: https://calendly.com/kimberlyjbenoit/focus-session Support the show To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn. ➡ NEXT STEPS 👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI! 📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE! 📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.  😍  Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.   Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to podcast@kimberlyjbenoit.com. Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay #leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment

  5. Jun 30

    Leadership Lessons: How to Reflect, Recharge, and Refocus Mid-Year

    Register for Your Strategic Advantage: ysa26.kimberlyjbenoit.com Halfway through 2026, it's time to reflect on strategy, leadership, and personal growth. This episode covers key mid-year adjustments, upcoming events, and reflections on life milestones. Why taking a strategic pause in July is essential for solopreneurs and business leadersPreview of the upcoming August leadership summit and what to expectHow to approach resistance and leverage it as a driver for successLessons on integrating AI thoughtfully and managing legal risks in businessReflections on big life milestones and the importance of appreciating progressSupport the show To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn. ➡ NEXT STEPS 👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI! 📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE! 📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.  😍  Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.   Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to podcast@kimberlyjbenoit.com. Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay #leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment

  6. Jun 21

    Career Change After the Dream Job: Jaime Blair Talks Letting Go and Redefining What Success Means

    In this episode, entrepreneur and copywriter Jamie Blair shares her journey from running her own business in the U.S. to relocating to Malta. She openly discusses the realities versus perceptions of when the dream life on paper doesn't match the lived experience and the difficult decisions that come with personal and professional growth. How Jamie pivoted from her copywriting business to a new chapter abroadThe day-to-day realities of living the self-employed “dream” versus the social media versionFacing burnout, losing passion for your business, and making big changesThe emotional impact and self-talk around quitting and starting newThe importance of self-trust and reframing “sunk costs” on your personal journeyTo learn more about Jaime: Jaime is a brand storyteller and copywriter. She helps businesses uncover the unique story that captures who they are, what they do, and why it matters. Then she turns it into website copy that makes their ideal clients obsessed. Committed to following intuition over convention, she packed two suitcases and her cat and moved to Malta three years ago. Since then she's been figuring out life like everyone else, just with a dreamy sixteenth-century Mediterranean village as a backdrop. website: jaimeblair.com Schedule your FOCUS Session today: https://calendly.com/kimberlyjbenoit/focus-session Support the show To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn. ➡ NEXT STEPS 👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI! 📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE! 📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.  😍  Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.   Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to podcast@kimberlyjbenoit.com. Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay #leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment

  7. Jun 8

    Workplace Incivility: The Real Cost of Rudeness and How Leaders Can Fix It with John O'Brien

    Dr. John O'. Brien joins the show to discuss the real-world impact of rudeness and incivility in both the workplace and at home. Discover the science, strategies, and cultural influences behind everyday interactions. Defining incivility and its unintentional vs. intentional aspectsThe psychological and physical effects of rudeness on individuals and teamsHow virtual communication can fuel misunderstandings and negative reactionsThe role of culture, region, and generational factors in perceived rudenessPractical techniques for leaders and individuals to address and reduce incivilityLearn more about Dr. O'Brien: Today’s guest is Dr. John O’Brien, is a psychologist, professional speaker, executive coach, and author based in Portland, Maine. John’s work focuses on helping people and organizations bring more civility, calm, and compassion into everyday life. He is the author of “Rudeness Rehab: Reclaiming Civility in the Workplace and Your Home Space”, a book that blends humor, heart, and science to explore how we can stay grounded and kind—even when stress runs high. John’s engaging style and practical insights have made him a trusted voice on emotional well-being, communication, and personal resilience. Contact him here: https://linktr.ee/activatesuccess Schedule your FOCUS Session today: https://calendly.com/kimberlyjbenoit/focus-session Support the show To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn. ➡ NEXT STEPS 👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI! 📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE! 📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.  😍  Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.   Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to podcast@kimberlyjbenoit.com. Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay #leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment

  8. May 31

    Why How You Lead Matters More Than What You Decide

    Every leader faces moments where they have to deliver hard news, make tough calls, or drive change their team didn't ask for. Most leaders focus all their energy on making the right decision. But here's what the best leaders understand — it's not the decision that defines your leadership. It's how you deliver it. In this episode, we explore why the how of leadership matters more than the what, and how the small everyday moments — how you respond to a mistake, how you run a meeting, how you give credit — quietly shape your team's trust, culture, and performance over time. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a first-time manager, this episode will challenge you to think differently about your leadership presence and give you practical ways to close the gap between the leader you intend to be and the one your team actually experiences. In this episode you'll learn:Why the right decision can still damage team trustThe four most common ways leaders get the how wrongWhat great leadership communication actually looks like in practiceA simple challenge to apply this week with your own team Support the show To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn. ➡ NEXT STEPS 👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI! 📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE! 📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.  😍  Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.   Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to podcast@kimberlyjbenoit.com. Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay #leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment

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Has a toxic person ever made your life hell at work?! Heck yea! But if we’ve all seen it - we’ve all done it, too! For a fresh and funny take on leadership, fulfillment, and engagement - join workplace toxicity expert and bestselling author, Kimberly J Benoit for the We’ve All Done It™ Podcast: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders. In this eye-opening series, get real about the role we each play in a toxic workplace and discover how we can kick toxic cultures from the inside out. With a judgment-free, humor-full perspective, Kimberly asks tough yet valuable questions of successful leaders from across industries and around the world. If you’ve ever struggled with an awful manager, dysfunctional situations, or challenging team dynamics, you’ll laugh and learn with each new episode of relatable stories, humbling moments, and actionable advice for better-navigating toxicity both at work and within ourselves.

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