Mastering Executive Leadership with Audra Christie

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Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership with Audra Christie, where we explore the world of Executive Leadership with real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. I'm your host, Audra Christie, leveraging 25+ years of global leadership experience to help you become an Executive Leader in today's rapidly changing business environment.

Episodes

  1. 07/27/2023

    8. Guest Spotlight: What CEOs Want You to Know: Insights from Global CEO - Steve Bratspies

    Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership, where you get real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. Your host, Audra Christie, delivers the tools to conquer challenges, adapt to any culture, and thrive in decision-making roles as you refine your leadership mindset.In this episode, Audra Christie engages in a compelling conversation with esteemed guest Steve Bratspies, a highly accomplished Global CEO. Together, they explore crucial facets of executive leadership, offering valuable insights for aspiring leaders.The episode commences by defining executive leadership and emphasizing its pivotal role in driving organizational success. Steve Bratspies takes the audience through his personal leadership journey, sharing formative experiences that have shaped his leadership style.One of the key highlights of their discussion is the significance of setting clear expectations for executive leaders. They delve into achieving short-term objectives with a long-term vision, ensuring sustainable growth and success.With a focus on achieving impactful results, Steve Bratspies shares valuable advice on preparation, focus, and resilience. He underscores the importance of holding leaders accountable to overcome obstacles to success.The episode concludes with Steve offering valuable tips for aspiring executive leaders, helping them navigate their careers and aspire to reach higher leadership positions.Interested in learning more about executive leadership and Audra Christie? Head over to Mindset Change Coaching, LLC, a Minority & Woman-Owned (MWBE & WBE) Certified Executive Coaching Firm, and see all we offer. Also, connect me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrachristie.Hit the "Subscribe" button to receive automatic updates whenever a new episode is released. Please share this podcast with your colleagues, friends, and anyone aspiring to excel as an executive leader.

    41 min

  2. 06/29/2023

    7: Guest Spotlight: Executive Leadership Unplugged - Insider Secrets with Bryan Miller, Global HR Executive

    Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership, where you get real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. Your host, Audra Christie, delivers the tools to conquer challenges, adapt to any culture, and thrive in decision-maker roles as you refine your leadership mindset.Guest SpotlightIn this captivating episode, we delve into the world of HR leadership with one of the most fearless HR Leaders I know - Bryan Miller, Global HR Executive. He is a visionary who introduced our host to the infamous one-pager and the mindset of thinking like an HR leader with a business focus. Discover the importance of prioritizing the business aspect while leading HR teams, and gain insights on setting early expectations with your teams to foster a culture of excellence. Bryan Miller walks us through a practical framework that empowers leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, navigate challenges, and seize opportunities. Take advantage of this transformative episode that equips HR leaders with valuable tools for success in today's dynamic business landscape.Interested in learning more about executive leadership and Audra Christie? Head over to Mindset Change Coaching, LLC, a Minority & Woman-Owned (MWBE & WBE) Certified Executive Coaching Firm, and see all we offer. Also, connect me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrachristie.Hit the "Subscribe" button to receive automatic updates whenever a new episode is released. Please share this podcast with your colleagues, friends, and anyone aspiring to excel as an executive leader.

    49 min

  3. 06/21/2023

    6: Guest Spotlight: Unveiling Critical Leadership Attributes & Lessons Learned with Tim Yatsko, Former EVP - Walmart

    Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership, where you get real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. Your host, Audra Christie, delivers the tools to conquer challenges, adapt to any culture, and thrive in decision-maker roles as you refine your leadership mindset.   Guest Spotlight Tim Yatsko is the former EVP of Walmart, an esteemed leader with a distinguished military background and over two decades of executive leadership experience working for the world’s largest company, Fortune 1. Tim will share his invaluable insights on the critical leadership attributes essential for success in today's fast-paced world. Prepare to dive deep into executive communication, leadership courage, important attributes, effective feedback exchange, and the power of avoiding assumptions about what leaders know. Let's jump right in!   Get your pen and paper and be prepared to learn from the very best to do it. Here are a few topics we discuss during our time together.   Time in the Military and Its Impact on Leadership Unveiling Critical Leadership Attributes Effective Feedback Exchange Detaching from Your Performance Ratings The Power of Speaking Up Don’t Assume They Know! And so much more…   Interested in learning more about executive leadership and Audra Christie? Head over to Mindset Change Coaching, LLC, a Minority & Woman-Owned (MWBE & WBE) Certified Executive Coaching Firm, and see all we offer.   Ready to take your executive leadership to the next level? Visit Coach Me Audra and inquire about coaching today!   Make sure to hit the "Subscribe" button to receive automatic updates whenever a new episode is released. Please share this podcast with your colleagues, friends, and anyone aspiring to excel as an executive leader.   Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrachristie.

    41 min

  4. 06/14/2023

    5: Executive Presence: Discover Five Ways to Position Yourself as the ONLY Logical Choice For A Career Move

    Executive presence increases your leadership visibility. Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership, where you get real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. Your host, Audra Christie, delivers the tools to conquer challenges, adapt to any culture, and thrive in decision-maker roles as you refine your leadership mindset. In the latest episode, Audra delves into cultivating your executive presence and honing your executive instinct. She outlines five steps to enhance your reputation as a leader. Discover the crucial characteristics that can influence your executive presence, both positively and negatively. This enlightening discussion will equip you with valuable insights to propel you toward exceptional executive leadership. Interested in learning more about executive leadership and Audra Christie? Head over to Mindset Change Coaching, LLC, a Minority & Woman-Owned (MWBE & WBE) Certified Executive Coaching Firm, and see all we offer. Ready to take your executive leadership to the next level? Visit Coach Me Audra and inquire about coaching today! In This Episode: [00:55] - How can you tell if you have executive presence? [03:04] - Audra describes three core traits related to executive presence. [05:32] - What could be damaging your executive presence? [07:02] - Audra discusses finding your “it” factor and developing your executive instinct. [09:39] - Step #1: Uncover your blind spots. [10:20] - Step #2: Project a calm yet confident demeanor. [11:20] - Step #3: Use your voice and body language effectively. [12:57] - Step #4: Record yourself on camera.  [13:47] - Step #5: Move, act, and behave with purpose and intention. Make sure to hit the "Subscribe" button to receive automatic updates whenever a new episode is released. I encourage you to share this podcast with your colleagues, friends, and anyone aspiring to excel as an executive leader. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrachristie.

    15 min

  5. 05/31/2023

    4: Learn To Be Executive Ready

    True executive presence simplifies the complicated. Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership, where you get real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. Your host, Audra Christie, delivers you the tools you need to conquer challenges, adapt to any culture, and thrive in decision-maker roles as you refine your leadership mindset. In today’s episode, Audra shares why executive presence includes how you show up in written form. She reveals reasons for mastering the infamous one-pager. You will learn how to increase your leadership visibility. Tune in and unlock valuable insights that propel your executive leadership journey to new heights. Interested in learning more about executive leadership and Audra Christie? Head over to Mindset Change Coaching, LLC, a Minority & Woman-Owned (MWBE & WBE) Certified Executive Coaching Firm, and see all we offer. Ready to take your executive leadership to the next level? Visit Coach Me Audra and inquire about coaching today!  In This Episode: [00:55] - What does it mean to be executive-ready? [02:20] - Simplify it. [05:15] - Audra explains why having executive presence in written form is important. [07:08] - Mastering the infamous one-pager takes time. [08:54] - Take inventory, adjust how you show up, and ask yourself, are you executive ready? Make sure to hit the "Subscribe" button to receive automatic updates whenever a new episode is released. I encourage you to share this podcast with your colleagues, friends, and anyone aspiring to excel as an executive leader. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrachristie.

    10 min

  6. 05/24/2023

    3: The Hidden Rules of Executive Leadership

    Leadership is simpler when you learn the unspoken rules before an issue arises. Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership, where you get real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. Your host, Audra Christie, delivers you the tools you need to conquer challenges, adapt in any culture, and thrive in decision-maker roles as you refine your leadership mindset. In today’s episode, Audra uncovers the hidden rules of executive leadership. Throughout the discussion, she highlights the importance of avoiding the time-consuming learning curve that comes with on-the-job experiences. Discover three pivotal rules that can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routine as a leader. Tune in and unlock invaluable insights that will propel your executive leadership journey to new heights. Interested in learning more about executive leadership and Audra Christie? Head over to Mindset Change Coaching, LLC, a Minority & Woman-Owned (MWBE & WBE) Certified Executive Coaching Firm and see all that we have to offer. Ready to take your executive leadership to the next level? Visit Coach Me Audra and inquire about coaching today! In This Episode: [00:26] - Rule #1: Don’t assume they know. [02:42] - Rule #2: Make them feel comfortable. [04:16] - Rule #3: Be mindful of what you share. [06:41] - Apply these rules to make the most of your leadership position. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Make sure to hit the "Subscribe" button to receive automatic updates whenever a new episode is released. I encourage you to share this podcast with your colleagues, friends, and anyone aspiring to excel as an executive leader. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrachristie

    10 min

  7. 05/24/2023

    2: My Executive Leadership Story

    Despite uncertain feelings, your experience of highs and lows are designed to be part of your story. By sharing my story, my goal is to inspire others to stand on my shoulders rather than starting from my feet. Instead of wasting time making the same mistakes, learn from my experiences to accelerate your own executive leadership growth and progress. Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership, where you get real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. Your host, Audra Christie, delivers you the tools you need to conquer challenges, adapt in any culture, and thrive in decision-maker roles as you refine your leadership mindset. In today’s episode, Audra recalls her personal story of successes and failures in leadership. Audra talks about a situation where she made a mistake by asking a simple question to a CEO and later found inspiration to approach leadership intentionally. Listen as Audra talks about what made her want to start this Mastering Executive Leadership podcast. Interested in learning more about executive leadership and Audra Christie? Head over to Mindset Change Coaching, LLC, a Minority & Woman-Owned (MWBE & WBE) Certified Executive Coaching Firm and see all that we have to offer. Ready to take your executive leadership to the next level? Visit Coach Me Audra and inquire about coaching today! In This Episode: [01:19] - Let’s set realistic expectations for leadership. [02:49] - Audra recalls a mistake she made when asking a question to a person in leadership. [04:41] - Learn to read the room. Looking around two corners is something you must master early in your career. It is critical. [06:05] - What did Audra discover after the mistake and what actions did she take to invest in herself? [06:57] - You can have a new start right now. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Make sure to hit the "Subscribe" button to receive automatic updates whenever a new episode is released. I encourage you to share this podcast with your colleagues, friends, and anyone aspiring to excel as an executive leader. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrachristie

    9 min

  8. 05/24/2023

    1: Intro

    Whether new to the C-suite, a seasoned executive, or an emerging leader, you have the ability to embody exceptional leadership and position yourself as the ONLY logical choice the next time you are faced with a critical career decision.  Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership, where you get real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. Your host, Audra Christie, delivers you the tools you need to conquer challenges, adapt in any culture, and thrive in decision-maker roles as you refine your leadership mindset. In today’s episode, Audra talks about what you can expect from future episodes of Mastering Executive Leadership. Because leadership is in a state of emergency, Audra is here to help you emerge as a stronger, more effective leader. Every episode is thoughtfully curated to build on the fundamentals of executive leadership for long-term success. Listen as Audra shares how you can step into a new level of executive leadership. Interested in learning more about executive leadership and Audra Christie? Head over to Mindset Change Coaching, LLC, a Minority & Woman-Owned (MWBE & WBE) Certified Executive Coaching Firm and see all that we have to offer. Ready to take your executive leadership to the next level? Visit Coach Me Audra and inquire about coaching today! In This Episode: [00:23] - Mastering Executive Leadership is your fast track to being an exceptional leader. [01:06] - This is your chance to gain practical tips that you can apply immediately [01:44] - Audra shares which topics you can expect from upcoming episodes of Mastering Executive Leadership. [03:40] - Congratulations on your commitment to becoming a next-level leader. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Make sure to hit the "Subscribe" button to receive automatic updates whenever a new episode is released. I encourage you to share this podcast with your colleagues, friends, and anyone aspiring to excel as an executive leader. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrachristie

    5 min
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Welcome to Mastering Executive Leadership with Audra Christie, where we explore the world of Executive Leadership with real-time insights and practical advice from North America's Top Executive Coaching Strategist. I'm your host, Audra Christie, leveraging 25+ years of global leadership experience to help you become an Executive Leader in today's rapidly changing business environment.

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