Principled Leadership: Who's that leader in the Mirror

Sharon Blanchard
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Hey folks, its Sharon Blanchard. Welcome to Who’s that Leader in the Mirror. For over 30 years,  I have dabbled in the leadership field culminating in a search for the perfect leadership philosophy through a doctorate in leadership… but as I like to say… I am still growing up and have so much to learn.Because I live in a remote area of the world I’ve decide to make this podcast a shared classroom where we’ll take a deep dive into leadership. How being authentic doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a better leader. I’ll have conversations around identity, ego, and humility, being courageous and value-centered leadership.I’ll be chatting with leaders who understand that who they are, their identity, sense of self, values and beliefs are integral to their leadership. Leaders who want to become a better version of themselves and realize that the need to reconcile who they are is the golden key to living their leadership approach authentically.I have cast a wide net of friends and colleagues … those I have worked and volunteered with and have a tremendous amount of awe and respect for. So, who’s that leader in the mirror today? 

  1. The Battle for my Soul: our children will save us!

    10/05/2025

    The Battle for my Soul: our children will save us!

    Send us a text In this episode, I share how the Lord worked through my nine-year-old daughter and my dear sweet Gram in heaven, to get us back into the fold  - to save my soul! It's remarkable how the Lord worked in our lives that year.  Did I mention that God is truly faithful? May God bless you abundantly this day! sharon Pic is of my sweet daughter on her First Communion Day with our dear, sweet ol' friend, Fr. James Mallon. Produced by, S.Blanchard Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

    4 min
  2. The Battle for my Soul. I was Home.

    10/05/2025

    The Battle for my Soul. I was Home.

    Send us a text In this quick episode, I share my earliest memory of experiencing the presence of Jesus and being consumed by His Love and being Home. It is taken from reading the pages of my wee memoir of my journey,  "The Battle for my Soul". May God's peace be with you, and His Holy, Holy Angels embrace and protect you. sharon PS. pic is of me in Dec 2015 when I was staying with Patrick & Nancy Latta in Medjugorje for two weeks. My other "home".  We were on a wee adventure into Mostar, where Nancy & Patrick continue post-war, to bring supplies to the local church.  Produced by, S.Blanchard Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

    6 min
  3. The Battle for my Soul. Where it all began...My secular office door!

    10/05/2025

    The Battle for my Soul. Where it all began...My secular office door!

    Send us a text Hey team, Sharing a few personal testimonials from a few years back ... as we journey forward in becoming courageous leaders for Christ. This story is about my coming back to faith through an interesting character on campus and the battle over a seminar room! The Lord is truly faithful. Stay close to your Guardian angel, my friend. Blessings upon blessings. sharon Pic of me and the Castle team attending mass in Medjugorje. Produced by, S.Blanchard Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

    3 min

  4. 10/05/2025

    Courageous Zeal: Let's Lead like Jesus. Introduction.

    Send us a text Hello team!  Please find a quick intro to this series of reflections on my journey into leading like Jesus and the Battle for my Soul!  It's really more like my journey of becoming courageous enough to say to the secular world, "Let's lead like Jesus"! May God's peace be with you, and His Holy Angels protect you. sharon PS. Sharing a recent photo of my hubbie, Brian, and our dear old pal and Saint-on-earth, Fr. Tim Devine. Produced by, S.Blanchard Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

    7 min
  5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry

    06/12/2025

    Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry

    Send a text Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called  “Little Mama.”  She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met  Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November. Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born. Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church. Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here.  Read below to learn more about our "little mama". Bio: Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now. Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy: 1. Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership 2. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation.  3. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership 4. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership 5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry 6. Let's talk about the "J" in Leadership.  Produced by, S.Blanchard Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

    33 min
  6. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership

    05/30/2025

    EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership

    Send a text Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called  “Little Mama.”  She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met  Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November. Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born. Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church. Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here.  Read below to learn more about our "little mama". Bio: Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now. Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy: 1. Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership 2. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation.  3. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership 4. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership 5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry 6. Let's talk about the "J" in Leadership.  Produced by, S.Blanchard Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

    30 min
  7. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership

    05/30/2025

    Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership

    Send a text Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called  “Little Mama.”  She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met  Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November. Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born. Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church. Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here.  Read below to learn more about our "little mama". Bio: Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now. Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy: 1. Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership 2. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation.  3. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership 4. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership 5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry 6. Let's talk about the "J" in Leadership.  Produced by, S.Blanchard Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

    25 min
  8. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation with Rev Nancy Springer.

    05/18/2025

    The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation with Rev Nancy Springer.

    Send a text Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called  “Little Mama.”  She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met  Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November. Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born. Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church. Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here.  Read below to learn more about our "little mama". Bio: Rev. Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now. Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy: 1. Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership 2. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation.  3. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership 4. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership 5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry 6. Let's talk about the "J" in Leadership.  Produced by, S.Blanchard Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

    24 min
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Hey folks, its Sharon Blanchard. Welcome to Who’s that Leader in the Mirror. For over 30 years,  I have dabbled in the leadership field culminating in a search for the perfect leadership philosophy through a doctorate in leadership… but as I like to say… I am still growing up and have so much to learn.Because I live in a remote area of the world I’ve decide to make this podcast a shared classroom where we’ll take a deep dive into leadership. How being authentic doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a better leader. I’ll have conversations around identity, ego, and humility, being courageous and value-centered leadership.I’ll be chatting with leaders who understand that who they are, their identity, sense of self, values and beliefs are integral to their leadership. Leaders who want to become a better version of themselves and realize that the need to reconcile who they are is the golden key to living their leadership approach authentically.I have cast a wide net of friends and colleagues … those I have worked and volunteered with and have a tremendous amount of awe and respect for. So, who’s that leader in the mirror today? 

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