Tutum Talk with Cara Nance

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Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who are doing their best to lead with heart — even when they doubt themselves. Each episode offers honest conversations about leadership, self-trust, and what it really takes to create connection in our teams and within ourselves. Through thoughtful reflection and grounded dialogue, Cara helps listeners remember that leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Guests share stories, lessons, and practices that bring calm to chaos, courage to uncertainty, and connection to their communities.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 46 | Living Out Loud: Confidence, Self-Trust, and the Freedom to Be Fully You with Morgan Barkus

    What if confidence isn’t something you have to find before you take action? What if confidence is something you build by taking action? In this episode of Tutum Talk with Cara Nance, I’m joined by confidence coach Morgan Barkus for a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation about confidence, self-trust, embodiment, relationships, leadership, and the freedom that comes from living life on your own terms. Morgan openly shares her unconventional path, including her experiences with disordered eating and body dysmorphia, her 13-year career as an exotic dancer, and her journey toward no longer allowing other people’s opinions to determine how she sees herself. At the heart of Morgan’s work is a powerful idea: you don’t have to wait until you feel confident to begin. We explore how confidence can be built through action, how movement and posture influence the way we feel, and why self-worth shapes what we accept in relationships. We also talk about owning every chapter of your story, knowing which feedback is actually yours to carry, and giving yourself permission to try, learn, and pivot. And we bring confidence into the workplace, exploring why vulnerability isn’t weakness and how leaders who show up as real human beings can create greater trust, connection, and psychological safety. In This Episode: • Why confidence often comes after action, not before it• Morgan’s journey toward owning her story without shame• Confidence, embodiment, movement, and posture• Self-worth and what we tolerate in relationships• Letting go of other people’s opinions• Rewriting the narratives we carry about ourselves• Vulnerability as a strength in leadership• Authenticity, trust, and psychological safety• Why you’re allowed to try something and pivot• Morgan’s Confidence Club and creating judgment-free spaces for women Mentioned in This Episode: You Are a BadassThe Four AgreementsLove LifeThe work of Louise HayMorgan’s Confidence Club A Reminder to Carry With You: You don’t need to have everything figured out before you move. You can try.You can learn.You can change your mind.You can pivot. As Morgan reminds us: “If you don’t try, you don’t know.” Connect with Morgan Barkus Ready to keep the conversation going with Morgan? ✨ Instagram: @morganbarkus✨ Website: www.morganbarkus.com🎙️ Podcast: Your Unapologetic Life — available on Spotify The Confidence ClubMorgan’s Confidence Club brings women together for authentic, judgment-free conversation and connection, creating space to build confidence, practice self-trust, and live more fully as themselves. Learn more about The Confidence Club and Morgan’s confidence coaching at morganbarkus.com or connect with her on Instagram at @morganbarkus. Connect with Cara Nance & Tutum Leadership Coaching If this conversation resonated with you, I'd love to continue it. 🌐 Website: https://www.tutumleadershipcoaching.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caranance 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutumleadershipcoaching 📅 Schedule a conversation: https://calendly.com/tutumleadershipcoaching/let-s-connect 🎙️ Subscribe to Tutum Talk with Cara Nance wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who believes leadership begins with people. Together, we can create workplaces, schools, and communities where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to thrive. About Tutum Talk: Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited

    Ep. 46 | Living Out Loud: Confidence, Self-Trust, and the Freedom to Be Fully You with Morgan Barkus

  2. Aug 6

    Ep. 45 | Brand with Purpose: Leadership, Storytelling, and the Power of Clarity with Raquel Furman

    What if your brand isn't something you create, but something you reveal? In this episode of Tutum Talk with Cara Nance, I sit down with brand strategist, coach, and host of The Vignette Effect podcast, Raquel Furman, for a conversation that reaches far beyond logos, websites, and marketing campaigns. Together, we explore how purposeful leadership, authentic storytelling, and intentional decision-making create brands that people trust and remember. Raquel shares why clarity is one of the greatest competitive advantages a leader can have, how curiosity unlocks creativity, and why the stories we tell—about ourselves, our organizations, and the people we serve—shape every interaction. Whether you're leading a business, a nonprofit, a school, or a team, this conversation offers practical wisdom for communicating with greater authenticity and building meaningful connections that last. In this episode, we explore: Why branding is far more than a logo or visual identityHow leadership shapes every aspect of a brandThe importance of clarity before investing in marketingStanding out by embracing what makes you uniquely differentHow storytelling creates emotional connection and trustThe role of transparency in leadership and communicationBrain science, creativity, and overcoming mental roadblocksThe power of curiosity, play, and movement in problem-solvingBuilding brands that reflect your values instead of following trendsWhy authentic human connection is the foundation of lasting influenceWhether you're an entrepreneur, executive, educator, or emerging leader, you'll leave this conversation with a renewed perspective on branding—not as a marketing exercise, but as an expression of purposeful leadership. Connect with Raquel Furman Raquel Furman is the founder of Vignette Brand Studio and the host of The Vignette Effect Podcast, where she helps founders and business owners build purposeful brands rooted in clarity, strategy, and authentic storytelling. 🌐 Website: https://vignettebrandstudio.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquellaurenfurman 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raquel.furman 🎙️ The Vignette Effect Podcast Connect with Cara Nance & Tutum Leadership Coaching If this conversation resonated with you, I'd love to continue it. 🌐 Website: https://www.tutumleadershipcoaching.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caranance 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutumleadershipcoaching 📅 Schedule a conversation: https://calendly.com/tutumleadershipcoaching/let-s-connect 🎙️ Subscribe to Tutum Talk with Cara Nance wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who believes leadership begins with people. Together, we can create workplaces, schools, and communities where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to thrive. About Tutum Talk: Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited

    Ep. 45 | Brand with Purpose: Leadership, Storytelling, and the Power of Clarity with Raquel Furman

  3. Jul 30

    Ep. 44 | The Relationship Within: Self-Leadership, Love, and Emotional Intelligence with Emily Blessington

    What if the quality of every relationship in your life begins with the one you have with yourself? In this episode of Tutum Talk with Cara Nance, I sit down with Emily Blessington, relationship coach and guide for women who are ready to break free from repeating the same relationship patterns, to explore the profound connection between self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and authentic love. Together, we unpack why creating inner safety, self-awareness, and self-trust isn't just the foundation of healthy relationships, it's also essential for leading others with authenticity, compassion, and courage. Drawing from neuroscience, leadership principles, and transformative coaching practices, Emily shares practical tools for recognizing emotional triggers, shifting limiting beliefs, strengthening intuition, and cultivating relationships that begin with a secure relationship within ourselves. Whether you're leading a team, growing personally, navigating relationships, or simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself, this conversation will leave you with practical insights and a renewed perspective on what it means to lead from the inside out. In this episode, we explore: Why self-leadership begins with the relationship you have with yourselfCreating inner safety as the foundation for healthy relationshipsThe connection between emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and leadershipHow to recognize and regulate emotional triggersThe role of intuition in personal and professional decision-makingBreaking free from limiting beliefs and old relationship patternsWhy authenticity, vulnerability, and self-trust transform every relationshipLove as a leadership value in both work and lifeCultivating possibility consciousness to create meaningful changeIf this conversation encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that every meaningful relationship begins within. Connect with Emily Blessington Emily works with women who keep finding themselves in the same experience in love - different person, same feeling - and are ready to understand why. Through compassionate coaching and practical tools, she helps women break long-standing relationship patterns and create healthier, more fulfilling connections rooted in self-awareness and self-trust. Emily's Current Offer Break The Pattern is a private 7-day coaching experience designed for women who are ready to stop repeating the same relationship patterns and begin creating something different. The experience includes: One private coaching sessionDaily Voxer support for seven daysPersonalized guidance to uncover and shift recurring patternsEmily is currently offering a limited number of spaces for £97 in exchange for honest feedback and a testimonial. Apply here (hyperlinked text) Resources Mentioned📖 Calling in "The One" by Katherine Woodward Thomas📖 The Gene Keys by Richard Rudd📖 Your Word Is Your Wand by Florence Scovel Shinn🎙️Tune Into Love - The Emily Blessington Podcast Connect with Emily 🌐 Website: emilyblessington.com (hyperlinked text) 📸 Instagram: @em_blessington (hyperlinked text) Connect with Cara Nance & Tutum Leadership Coaching If this conversation inspired you to lead yourself, and others, with greater courage, self-awareness, and intention, I'd love to connect. Tutum Leadership Coaching partners with leaders and organizations to build thriving, strengths-based cultures where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to do their best work. Whether you're interested in leadership coaching, CliftonStrengths® team development, keynote speaking, or organizational workshops, let's start the conversation. 🌐 Website: https://www.tutumleadershipcoaching.com (hyperlinked text) 📅 Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/tutumleadershipcoaching/let-s-connect (hyperlinked text) 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caranance (hyperlinked text) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutumleadershipcoaching (hyperlinked text) 🎙️ Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is available wherever you enjoy podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who would benefit from the conversation. Every share helps us spread more human-centered leadership into the world. About Tutum Talk: Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited

    Ep. 44 | The Relationship Within: Self-Leadership, Love, and Emotional Intelligence with Emily Blessington

  4. Jul 23

    Ep. 43 | Learning to Ride the Waves: Resilience, Human Connection, and Flourishing with Diane Weaver

    What if resilience isn't about resisting life's waves, but learning to ride them? In this inspiring conversation, Cara sits down with entrepreneur, inventor, and human-centered AI innovator Diane Weaver to explore what it truly means to flourish in a rapidly changing world. Together, they discuss why our greatest technological advancements should ultimately strengthen, not replace, our humanity. Drawing from her journey as a founder, lifelong innovator, and student of human potential, Diane shares how curiosity, mindfulness, resilience, and authentic connection have shaped both her life and her work. Through the powerful metaphor of water and waves, she offers a refreshing perspective on navigating uncertainty with greater grace, presence, and hope. Whether you're leading a team, navigating personal change, or simply seeking a more grounded way to move through life's challenges, this conversation will remind you that flourishing isn't found by controlling every wave. It's found by learning how to ride them. In this episode, you'll discover: Why resilience is less about resistance and more about adaptabilityHow the metaphor of riding waves can transform the way we respond to changeWhy human connection should remain at the center of technological innovationThe role mindfulness and presence play in sustainable leadershipHow curiosity fuels both innovation and personal growthWhy context matters when supporting people through changeHow strengths, reflection, and meaningful conversations contribute to human flourishingPractical ways leaders can create cultures where people thrive—not just performAbout Diane Weaver Diane Weaver is an entrepreneur, inventor, and advocate for human-centered technology. As a leader in AI innovation, she believes technology should amplify our humanity, deepen connection, and support individual and organizational flourishing. Her work brings together innovation, resilience, neuroscience, and leadership to help people and organizations navigate an increasingly complex world with wisdom and intention. If this conversation encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that even life's biggest waves can become opportunities for growth. Connect with Diane:• LinkedIn• Baryons Connect with Cara:🌐 www.tutumleadershipcoaching.com🎙️ Tutum Talk with Cara Nance📅 calendly.com/tutumleadershipcoaching/let-s-connect About Tutum Talk: Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited

    Ep. 43 | Learning to Ride the Waves: Resilience, Human Connection, and Flourishing with Diane Weaver

  5. Jul 16

    Ep. 42 | Ubuntu: Leading from Our Shared Humanity

    What if leadership begins not with influence, strategy, or authority, but with remembering our shared humanity? In this solo episode of Tutum Talk, Cara explores Ubuntu, a South African philosophy often expressed through the words, "I am because you are." More than a cultural concept, Ubuntu invites us to recognize that our humanity is deeply interconnected. That we are shaped by one another, strengthened through one another, and called to care for one another. Inspired by the teachings of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and personal conversations with strangers during recent travels, Cara reflects on what Ubuntu looks like in everyday life and why this timeless philosophy has profound implications for leadership, relationships, workplaces, and communities. Whether you're leading an organization, raising a family, serving your community, or simply seeking to become a more compassionate human being, this episode offers an invitation to pause, listen, and remember that connection is one of our greatest strengths. In this episode, you'll discover: What Ubuntu means and why its message is more relevant than ever.How Archbishop Desmond Tutu's teaching on interconnectedness reshapes the way we see one another.Why seeking to understand others can transform our relationships and leadership.The connection between Ubuntu and strengths-based leadership.How compassion, curiosity, and love create cultures where people can truly flourish.Practical ways to embody Ubuntu in your everyday interactions.Memorable moments from the episode: "I am because you are, and you are because I am."Why two conversations on two different flights revealed very different responses to the same idea.How seeing people through an asset-based lens changes teams, organizations, and communities.Why love remains one of the most transformative forces available to every leader.Ubuntu reminds us that leadership is ultimately relational. When we choose curiosity over judgment, compassion over certainty, and connection over division, we create spaces where people feel seen, valued, and safe to become who they are meant to be. If this conversation encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who believes leadership starts with people. Thank you for being part of the Tutum Talk community. With gratitude, Cara Connect with Cara Nance & Tutum Leadership Coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.tutumleadershipcoaching.com (hyperlinked text) 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caranance (hyperlinked text) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutumleadershipcoaching (hyperlinked text) 🎙️ Subscribe to Tutum Talk with Cara Nance wherever you enjoy podcasts. About Tutum Talk: Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited

  6. Jul 9

    Ep. 41 | Scaling with Clarity: Leadership, Operations, and Intentional Growth with Heather O'Donnell

    What if the biggest obstacle to your organization's growth isn't your strategy, but the lack of alignment behind it? In this episode of Tutum Talk, Cara sits down with fractional COO and Chief Strategy & Operations Officer Heather O'Donnell to explore what it really takes to scale an organization with intention. Together, they unpack the relationship between leadership, operations, communication, and culture, revealing why sustainable growth begins long before new systems or processes are introduced. Heather shares practical wisdom from partnering with founders and growth-stage organizations navigating rapid change. She explains how operational clarity creates space for leaders to lead, teams to thrive, and organizations to grow without sacrificing the people who make that growth possible. The conversation also explores an often-overlooked truth: the way we manage our personal lives frequently shows up in our professional leadership. From clearing mental clutter to building communication rhythms that foster trust, Heather offers thoughtful strategies that leaders can begin applying immediately. Whether you're leading a nonprofit, school, small business, or growing organization, this episode is an invitation to slow down, create clarity, and build systems that support both people and purpose. In this episode, you'll discover:How to recognize when your organization has outgrown its current way of operating.Why operational clarity is a leadership responsibility—not just an operational one.The connection between personal organization and professional effectiveness.Practical ways to reduce overwhelm and create greater focus.Why communication rhythms build trust and alignment across teams.How intentional systems create healthier, more sustainable organizational growth.What founders and leaders often overlook when scaling their organizations. Leadership isn't about adding more complexity. It's about creating enough clarity that your people can do their best work together. If this conversation resonates with you, please follow Tutum Talk, leave a review, and share this episode with a leader who's navigating growth or organizational change. Connect with Heather O'Donnell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-o-donnell/Elevate and Align Co.: https://elevatealignco.com/Entrepreneurs - check out Heather's New Owner Blueprint Retainer here: https://elevatealignco.com/services-retainer-packages/ Connect with Cara Nance & Tutum Leadership Coaching If your team is experiencing growth, transition, restructuring, or simply wants to lead with greater intention, Tutum Leadership Coaching helps organizations build trust, strengthen communication, and create psychologically safe cultures through CliftonStrengths® coaching and leadership development. Learn more or schedule a conversation:https://www.tutumleadershipcoaching.com Connect with Cara on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/caranance/ Subscribe to Tutum Talk so you never miss an episode exploring leadership in the everyday and beyond. If you enjoyed this conversation, please leave a rating and review—it helps more people discover the show and join our growing community of leaders. About Tutum Talk: Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited

    Ep. 41 | Scaling with Clarity: Leadership, Operations, and Intentional Growth with Heather O'Donnell

  7. Jul 3

    Ep. 40 | Heart-Led Leadership: Why the Future of Leadership Begins with People

    What if the future of leadership isn't about becoming tougher, faster, or more efficient? What if it's about becoming more human? In this solo episode of Tutum Talk, I explore the idea of heart-led leadership—a leadership philosophy that places people at the center of every decision without sacrificing performance, accountability, or results. For decades, many organizations have measured success primarily through financial outcomes. While strong business performance matters, sustainable success is built by leaders who intentionally create environments where people feel safe, valued, trusted, and empowered to contribute their best work. Heart-led leadership isn't about lowering standards or avoiding difficult conversations. It's about leading with courage, empathy, and intentionality. Recognizing that when people flourish, organizations flourish. Throughout this episode, I share reflections from my own leadership journey, lessons I've learned through coaching leaders and teams, and why I believe this shift is one of the greatest opportunities facing organizations today. If you're leading a team, navigating change, building culture, or simply reflecting on the kind of leader you want to become, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: • What heart-led leadership really means—and what it doesn't• Why people-first leadership actually strengthens organizational performance• The connection between psychological safety, trust, and high-performing teams• How empathy and accountability can exist together• Practical ways to cultivate stronger relationships and healthier workplace cultures• Why the future of leadership begins with creating environments where people can thrive At Tutum Leadership Coaching, I believe leadership begins by creating spaces where people feel safe enough to grow, contribute, and become their best selves. This episode captures the heart of that belief. Thank you for being part of this community and for choosing to lead in ways that create lasting impact. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is working to build a healthier workplace culture. And if you're navigating organizational change, developing leaders, or looking to strengthen your team's culture through CliftonStrengths®, I'd love to connect. Let's continue building workplaces where people—and organizations—can truly flourish. Connect with Cara:🌐 www.tutumleadershipcoaching.com📅 Schedule a conversation: https://calendly.com/tutumleadershipcoaching/let-s-connect✨ 6 in 6 Mastermind: https://tutumleadershipcoaching.com/mastermind-registration☀️ Summer Strengths Coaching Information (hyperlinked text)📰 Tutum Times | June 2026 (hyperlinked text)🎙️ New episodes of Tutum Talk are released every Thursday. About Tutum Talk: Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited

  8. Jun 25

    Ep. 39 | Teach to Sell: Leading Through Service, Trust, and Ethical Influence with Dan Rochon

    What if the best salespeople never actually sell? In this episode of Tutum Talk, Cara sits down with author, coach, and entrepreneur Dan Rochon to explore a refreshing perspective on sales, leadership, and human connection. Rather than relying on persuasion or pressure, Dan shares why the highest performers focus on teaching, listening, and creating trust. Together, Cara and Dan discuss why ethical influence begins with genuine curiosity, how meaningful questions uncover what truly matters to people, and why leadership is less about telling others what to do and more about helping them think differently. Whether you're leading a team, running a business, coaching clients, or simply hoping to build stronger relationships, this conversation offers practical insights that extend far beyond sales. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why "teaching to sell" creates more authentic and lasting relationships • How ethical influence differs from traditional sales techniques • The three components of Dan's CPI Communication Model: Building genuine rapportAsking adept questionsPracticing active listening • Why vulnerability creates trust rather than weakness • How curiosity helps people discover their own best decisions • The connection between leadership, communication, and influence • Why listening for emotion—not just information—changes conversations • Practical ways to become a more intentional communicator at work and at home This conversation is an invitation to rethink what influence really means. When we shift from convincing to understanding, from pitching to teaching, and from talking to listening, we create the conditions for trust—and trust is where meaningful leadership begins. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who believes leadership is built one conversation at a time. Connect with Dan Rochon • Learn more about Dan's work• Explore Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell and What They Do Instead• Follow Dan for additional leadership and communication insights Connect with CaraIf you're looking to grow as a leader, strengthen your team, or discover how your CliftonStrengths can transform the way you lead, I'd love to connect with you. Learn more about coaching and workshops through Tutum Leadership Coaching or schedule a conversation to explore how strengths-based leadership can support you or your organization. Learn more about Tutum Leadership Coaching:https://www.tutumleadershipcoaching.com Connect with Cara on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/caranance/ Schedule a conversation:https://calendly.com/tutumleadershipcoaching/let-s-connect Subscribe to Tutum Talk so you never miss an episode exploring leadership in the everyday and beyond. If you enjoyed this conversation, please leave a rating and review—it helps more people discover the show and join our growing community of leaders. About Tutum Talk: Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited

    Ep. 39 | Teach to Sell: Leading Through Service, Trust, and Ethical Influence with Dan Rochon
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Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who are doing their best to lead with heart — even when they doubt themselves. Each episode offers honest conversations about leadership, self-trust, and what it really takes to create connection in our teams and within ourselves. Through thoughtful reflection and grounded dialogue, Cara helps listeners remember that leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Guests share stories, lessons, and practices that bring calm to chaos, courage to uncertainty, and connection to their communities.

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  • Creator
    Cara Nance
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Tutum Leadership Coaching
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