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Romie Montpeiorus | Leadership Development Expert
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Welcome to Leadership From The Heart, your go-to podcast for leadership, personal growth, and leadership development. Host Romie Montpeiorus explores authentic leadership principles and transformational leadership strategies that foster genuine connection and operational excellence. Each episode features expert interviews and practical insights on topics like manager vs leader, leadership mindset, and executive coaching. Whether you're aiming to elevate your leadership skills or embark on a path of personal growth, this podcast offers actionable guidance to unlock your potential. Join us and transform your leadership journey today. Welcome to Leadership from the Heart. Website Contact

  1. 1d ago

    The Generational Divide at Work | What If Nobody Is Wrong?

    Is Gen Z entitled, or are younger employees simply questioning workplace expectations that older generations were taught to accept? Every generation seems to believe the next one doesn't understand hard work. Baby Boomers question Gen Z's work ethic. Millennials challenge traditional leadership styles. Gen X values independence, while younger employees increasingly prioritize work-life balance, flexibility, boundaries, and meaningful work. But what if generational conflict in the workplace isn't really about age? In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, host Romie Montpeirous explores the generational divide at work and what leaders need to understand about managing Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Drawing from her experience in Operations leadership, Romie challenges common assumptions about employee entitlement, workplace loyalty, respect, authority, and the changing expectations of modern employees. Because understanding different generations doesn't mean lowering standards. It means learning how to lead people whose experiences, expectations, and definitions of success may differ from your own. The Leadership Conversation We Need to HaveImagine someone who spent 20 years earning the privilege to work from home sitting across from someone who expects that flexibility on day one. One believes flexibility must be earned. The other believes performance should determine where work happens. Who's wrong? Maybe neither. Maybe we're confusing the expectations we inherited with the standards that actually matter. Romie explores how leaders can distinguish between legitimate business requirements and outdated assumptions about what commitment, professionalism, respect, and success should look like. The goal isn't to eliminate accountability or ignore experience. It's to create a workplace where different generations can learn from one another, deliver results, and build something better together. A Question for Every LeaderAre you holding employees accountable to the needs of the business—or to the sacrifices you were taught to make? Great leadership requires respecting the generations that built the workplace while remaining open to the generations transforming it. We can honor what came before without requiring everyone to lead, work, or live the same way. Join The Leadership Circle — Now LiveA community for ambitious professionals and newly promoted leaders who want to strengthen their communication, build confidence, navigate workplace challenges, and become more effective people leaders. https://www.skool.com/the-leadership-circle-7912/about 1:1 Leadership MentorshipReady to develop your executive presence, leadership communication, strategic thinking, and ability to lead people while delivering results? Apply for private mentorship: https://client.leadershipfromtheheart.co/In-Take Connect With Leadership From The HeartWebsite: https://www.leadershipfromtheheart.co Email: info@leadershipfromtheheart.co Episode Topics: generational differences at work, Gen Z in the workplace, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, multigenerational workforce, generational conflict, leadership development, workplace culture, employee engagement, managing Gen Z, work-life balance, employee accountability, leadership communication, modern leadership, transformational leadership, organizational change.

  2. Sep 23

    The Asset Gap | Transformational Leadership Meets Benefits Strategy

    Leaders say people are their greatest asset. But do their wellness programs, benefits choices, workplace culture, and retention strategies actually prove it? In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, host Romie Montpeirous sits down with Dan Cosgrove of Better Benefits USA to explore how transformational leadership shows up through authentic employee engagement, employee wellness, benefits strategy, and real business outcomes—not just HR talk. As healthcare costs continue to challenge employers and employees, Dan makes the case that employee benefits are a leadership and business strategy, not simply an HR responsibility. Together, Romie and Dan unpack what it means to create a workplace where employee well-being and high performance can coexist—and why taking better care of your people may also create better outcomes for the business. In This Episode:Why employee wellness belongs in the business strategyHow transformational leadership moves beyond saying “people are our greatest asset”The connection between employee engagement, employee retention, workplace culture, and business performanceWhy CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and senior leaders should understand their employee benefits strategyHow rising healthcare costs impact employers and employeesWhy organizations should audit the benefits employees actually usePreventative care and alternative approaches to workplace wellnessWhy fear of change keeps leaders attached to outdated systemsHow flexibility, remote work, autonomy, and trust influence the employee experienceWhy high-performing teams should focus on results—not simply hours workedThe role of emotional intelligence in hiring and company cultureWhy blanket workplace policies can undermine trustHow job candidates can evaluate whether a company genuinely cares about its employeesWhat the future of employee benefits and workplace wellness could look likeThe Leadership QuestionIf people really are your greatest asset, where does caring for them rank among your actual business priorities? Not your mission statement. Not your careers page. Your decisions. Connect With Dan CosgroveDan Cosgrove is the founder of Better Benefits USA, a nonprofit focused on helping organizations rethink employee benefits and healthcare costs. Better Benefits USA: https://betterbenefitsusa.org LinkedIn: Search Dan Cosgrove — look for the family emoji in his name. Continue Your Leadership Development1:1 MentorshipStrengthen your leadership identity, executive presence, strategic thinking, communication, emotional intelligence, and ability to operate at the next level. https://client.leadershipfromtheheart.co/In-Take Join The Leadership CircleA leadership community for deeper conversations, practical development, connection, and continued growth. https://www.skool.com/the-leadership-circle-7912/about Leadership From The HeartWebsite: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co Email: info@leadershipfromtheheart.co

  3. Aug 26

    Stop Interviewing Like You're Trying to Get Picked | Executive Interview Tips

    If you're an accomplished leader who suddenly starts questioning yourself the moment you walk into an interview, this episode is for you. You've led teams, solved difficult business problems, navigated conflict, developed people, delivered results, and made high-stakes decisions. But then someone asks, "Tell me about yourself," and suddenly you're searching for the "right" answer. That's where strong leaders can lose their executive presence. In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie Montpeirous explores executive interview preparation, leadership interview tips, behavioral interview questions, interview confidence, executive presence, and the leadership mindset required to interview at the Director, VP, and executive level. Because a senior leadership interview isn't about performing well enough to get picked. It's about clearly communicating how you think, how you lead, what you've accomplished, and what happens when responsibility is placed in your hands. In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why accomplished leaders sometimes become "applicants" during high-stakes interviewsHow your leadership mindset affects interview performanceWhy answering the actual question is one of the most important executive interview skillsHow to prepare for behavioral interview questions without memorizing scripted answersWhy 5–7 strong leadership stories are more valuable than preparing 50 interview answersHow to use the STAR interview method without sounding rehearsedHow to communicate decision-making, emotional intelligence, leadership philosophy, and strategic thinkingHow to identify the business problem behind a Director, VP, or executive positionWhat interviewers are really evaluating with leadership interview questionsHow to manage interview anxiety and use silence confidentlyHow executive presence changes the way you answer difficult questionsWhy senior leaders should interview the company backQuestions to ask during a senior leadership interviewHow to evaluate culture, expectations, decision-making authority, and team healthReady to Take Your Leadership Further?1:1 MentorshipStrengthen your leadership identity, executive presence, strategic thinking, communication, confidence, and ability to operate at the next level. Apply: https://client.leadershipfromtheheart.co/In-Take Join The Leadership CircleA community for leaders committed to growing, connecting, and becoming better leaders without losing themselves in the process. Join: https://www.skool.com/the-leadership-circle-7912/about Leadership From The HeartWebsite: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co Email: info@leadershipfromtheheart.co

  4. Aug 12

    Resilience Without the Rebound | Leadership Mindset Shift

    Most leaders are trapped in a "bounce back" cycle—recovering, resetting, repeating. But real resilience isn't about bouncing back to where you were. It's about moving forward as a leader. In this episode, Romie unpacks how nervous system awareness and authentic leadership mindset shift transform resilience from a survival skill into a transformational growth practice. Discover the difference between reactive recovery and intentional evolution. In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie sits down with leadership coach and resilience expert Russell Harvey to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in leadership today. With over 20 years of experience and more than 6,000 hours coaching executives and board-level leaders, Russell shares why resilient leadership isn't about pushing harder—it's about learning, adapting, and leading with greater awareness. Together, they explore how resilience shapes executive presence, organizational culture, emotional intelligence, and our ability to navigate uncertainty without losing ourselves. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by change, struggled to lead through pressure, or wondered how great leaders remain grounded during chaos, this conversation is for you. In This Episode:Why resilience is about moving forward—not bouncing backThe difference between endurance and true resilienceHow self-awareness creates stronger leadersWhy pressure reveals who we already areThe relationship between resilience and executive presenceBuilding resilient teams instead of simply managing changeWhy curiosity is one of the most overlooked leadership skillsEmotional resilience vs. mental resilienceCreating organizations that are well—not simply offering wellness programsThe role leaders play in building resilient culturesMemorable Quote"Resilience isn't about bouncing back. It's about springing forward with learning." — Russell Harvey About Russell HarveyRussell Harvey, known as The Resilience Coach, has spent more than two decades helping organizations develop resilient leaders, healthier cultures, and stronger teams. Through executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational consulting, Russell helps leaders navigate uncertainty while creating workplaces that become a force for good. 🌐 Website: https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk Connect with Russell: • LinkedIn • The Resilience Coach Leadership From The Heart🌐 Website Join The Leadership Circle (Now Open!)Join today: The Leadership Circle New Leader Mentorshiphttps://www.leadershipfromtheheart.co/services📧 Questions? info@leadershipfromtheheart.co

  5. Jul 1

    Leading with Fear | The Hidden Leadership Blocks

    Fear isn’t the problem. It’s the messenger. In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie continues the conversation on leadership identity by exploring how fear quietly shapes the way we lead. From people-pleasing and perfectionism to avoiding difficult conversations and constantly seeking approval, many leadership behaviors aren’t character flaws—they’re protection patterns. If you’ve ever wondered why you know what to do but still struggle to do it, this episode will help you uncover what’s happening beneath the surface. Rather than focusing on new leadership techniques, Romie challenges listeners to examine the unconscious fears driving their decisions and discover how transformational leadership begins with honest self-awareness. In This Episode: Why fear often disguises itself as leadership behaviorsThe connection between people-pleasing and fear of disappointing othersPerfectionism versus true excellenceHow fear impacts executive presence and decision-makingWhy difficult conversations are opportunities for growthThe difference between protecting yourself and serving othersLeadership patterns that quietly limit your impactBuilding courage through self-awareness instead of confidenceWhy transformational leadership starts with letting go—not adding moreKey Takeaway Leadership doesn’t become transformational because you know more. It becomes transformational when you understand what’s driving your behavior. Fear often reveals where you’ve lost alignment with your values, your purpose, and your authentic leadership. The goal isn’t to eliminate fear. The goal is to become aware enough that fear no longer gets to make your decisions. Because courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing alignment anyway. Connect with Leadership From The Heart Website: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co Email: info@leadershipfromtheheart.co Join The Leadership Circle Waitlist Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely. Join a growing community of leaders committed to emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, authentic leadership, and personal growth. Get early access to exclusive trainings, live workshops, leadership conversations, and mentorship opportunities. New Leader Mentorship Program Ready to lead with greater confidence, influence, and clarity? The New Leader Mentorship Program helps emerging and experienced leaders: • Build executive presence • Lead difficult conversations with confidence • Develop emotional intelligence • Strengthen trust and accountability • Think strategically at the next level • Lead from authenticity instead of fear Learn more at: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co

  6. Jun 24

    Unpack Your Baggage | Transformational Leadership Starts Within

    What if leadership isn't as hard as it feels? What if the real challenge isn't a lack of skill, strategy, or experience—but the baggage you're carrying? In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie explores one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership development: the unresolved fears, limiting beliefs, protection patterns, and identity stories that quietly shape how leaders show up every day. While most leadership training teaches communication, delegation, accountability, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking, many leadership struggles have little to do with knowledge—and everything to do with what sits beneath the surface. Why do some leaders struggle to trust? Why does feedback feel personal? Why do difficult conversations get avoided? Why does micromanagement show up even when leaders know better? The answer may not be a leadership skill gap. It may be a baggage problem. In This Episode:Why transformational leadership starts with self-awarenessHow old stories influence present-day leadership behaviorThe hidden connection between fear and controlLeadership identity and protection patternsWhy leaders avoid difficult conversationsThe psychology behind trust, delegation, and feedbackComparison, competition, and contribution in leadershipHow emotional intelligence creates better relationshipsThe role of awareness in leadership growthWhy unlearning is often more important than learningConnect with Leadership From The Heart🌐 Website: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co 📧 Email: info@leadershipfromtheheart.co Join The Leadership Circle WaitlistLeadership doesn't have to be lonely. Join a community of leaders committed to growth, self-awareness, strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership. Get early access to trainings, workshops, leadership conversations, challenges, and mentorship opportunities. New Leader Mentorship ProgramWhether you're a new supervisor, manager, or emerging leader, the New Leader Mentorship Program helps you: • Build confidence and influence • Lead difficult conversations • Strengthen executive presence • Develop emotional intelligence • Build trust and accountability • Operate one level above your title Learn more at: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co

  7. Jun 17

    Working Together | Leadership Conversation on Gender & Power

    What if the biggest challenge in workplace collaboration isn't men or women? What if it's the stories we carry about each other? In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie explores how unconscious beliefs about gender, communication, power, and past experiences shape the way we show up at work. Through the lens of emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and relational intelligence, she challenges leaders to move beyond assumptions and toward understanding. This isn't a conversation about men versus women. It's a conversation about awareness. Because the strongest teams aren't made up of people who think alike. They're made up of people who trust each other enough to think differently. In This Episode:Why workplace conflict is often caused by interpretation, not intentionThe hidden stories and assumptions we bring into leadershipHow confirmation bias impacts workplace relationshipsWhy men and women often misunderstand each other's communication stylesThe role of emotional intelligence in cross-gender collaborationDirectness, care, and leadership communicationRelational Intelligence and its impact on team performanceBuilding psychological safety without sacrificing accountabilityHow trust creates innovation, contribution, and stronger outcomesWhy conscious leadership is the future of workKey TakeawayThe future of leadership is not men versus women. It's conscious people learning how to work together. When we become aware of the stories we carry, the assumptions we make, and the fears we project, we create stronger teams, better conversations, and healthier workplaces. Because leadership happens in relationships. And the quality of our leadership is often limited by the quality of our relationships. Connect with Leadership From The Heart🌐 Website: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co 📧 Email: info@leadershipfromtheheart.co Join The Leadership Circle WaitlistLeadership doesn't have to be lonely. Join a community of leaders committed to growth, self-awareness, strategic thinking, and authentic leadership. Get early access to trainings, conversations, workshops, and mentorship opportunities. New Leader Mentorship ProgramWhether you're a new supervisor, manager, or emerging leader, the New Leader Mentorship Program helps you: • Build confidence and influence • Lead difficult conversations • Develop emotional intelligence • Strengthen executive presence • Build trust and accountability • Operate one level above your title Learn more at: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co

  8. Jun 11

    Managing vs Leading | Why Leadership Development Stalls

    Most people believe leadership begins when they receive the title. It doesn't. Leadership begins when you become the kind of person leadership requires. In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie explores one of the biggest gaps in modern organizations: the difference between managing and leading. Many high performers get promoted because they're great at execution. They can hit goals, manage projects, and drive results. But operational excellence alone doesn't automatically create leadership maturity. Leadership requires something deeper. It requires emotional regulation, self-awareness, uncertainty tolerance, trust, and the ability to develop people instead of creating dependency. Romie breaks down why so many leaders get stuck in management mode, how the nervous system influences leadership behavior, and the identity shifts required to move from controlling outcomes to building capability. In This Episode:• Why leadership is an identity shift, not a promotion • The difference between authority and influence • Why management feels safer than leadership • Control vs trust in leadership • The role of emotional intelligence in leadership growth • How nervous system patterns impact decision-making • Relational Intelligence and psychological safety • Why great leaders build people, not dependency • Moving from hero to builder leadership • Creating trust during uncertainty Key TakeawayManagement asks: "How do I get this done?" Leadership asks: "How do I develop someone who can do this without me?" The future belongs to leaders who can create clarity during uncertainty, build trust instead of control, and develop people who can thrive without constant oversight. Because leadership isn't about getting promoted. It's about becoming. Connect with Leadership From The Heart🌐 Website: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co 📧 Email: info@leadershipfromtheheart.co Join The Leadership Circle WaitlistLeadership can be lonely. The Leadership Circle is a community for leaders who want mentorship, growth, real conversations, practical tools, and support from people who understand the journey. Join the waitlist and be the first to know when doors open. New Leader Mentorship ProgramThe New Leader Mentorship Program helps supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders navigate the transition into leadership with confidence. Learn how to: • Build trust • Lead difficult conversations • Increase influence • Think strategically • Develop executive presence • Operate one level above your title Learn More: www.leadershipfromtheheart.co

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Welcome to Leadership From The Heart, your go-to podcast for leadership, personal growth, and leadership development. Host Romie Montpeiorus explores authentic leadership principles and transformational leadership strategies that foster genuine connection and operational excellence. Each episode features expert interviews and practical insights on topics like manager vs leader, leadership mindset, and executive coaching. Whether you're aiming to elevate your leadership skills or embark on a path of personal growth, this podcast offers actionable guidance to unlock your potential. Join us and transform your leadership journey today. Welcome to Leadership from the Heart. Website Contact

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