Lead Without Limits

Shanenn Bryant
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Lead Without Limits

Most of us have been taught that if we work hard, prove ourselves, and wait our turn, recognition will come. But real growth—in leadership, relationships, and life—starts by tackling something deeper: insecurity. Lead Without Limits is a podcast for anyone who’s tired of letting self-doubt, second-guessing, or old patterns hold them back—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Hosted by confidence and pattern transformation expert Shanenn Bryant, this show goes beyond surface-level tips to explore how beliefs, habits, and self-trust shape everything we do.

Episodes

  1. JUL 1

    How To Handle Martyrs, Victims, And Jerks At Work w/ Jennifer Thompson EP 011

    Ever leave a meeting feeling completely drained — and not even sure why? In this episode, Shanenn Bryant teams up with workplace dynamics expert Jennifer Thompson to break down the subtle (and not-so-subtle) stress patterns that show up at work. From martyrs to victims to jerks, Jennifer unpacks how these roles can quietly derail productivity, team morale, and personal wellbeing if left unchecked. With humor, clarity, and practical wisdom, they dive into how the COVID era has changed workplace interactions, why stress is contagious, and what leaders can do to shift energy, reset emotional states, and create healthier dynamics. Whether you’re a team leader, a manager, or simply navigating complex relationships at work, this conversation is packed with tools like box breathing, emotional trigger awareness, and even perception management strategies to help you show up with intention and lead with impact. In this episode: Why do workplace roles like martyr, victim, and jerk drain team energy and morale? What practical tools like box breathing can do to reset stress before meetings. The contagious nature of stress impacts entire teams, not just individuals. How creating a perception management plan can improve relationships and shift workplace dynamics. 👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics. 🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders. #WorkplaceDynamics #EmotionalIntelligence #StressManagement #BoxBreathing #LeadershipDevelopment #MeetingEffectiveness #PerceptionManagement #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership #WorkplaceRelationships

    36 min

  2. JUN 24

    Build The Culture You Want To Work In With Amber Fields 010

    Who really shapes company culture? While top leadership may define the vision, the true heartbeat of an organization often lives in its middle. In this powerful episode, Shanenn Bryant is joined by culture strategist Amber Fields to explore how mid-level managers can become the most impactful culture carriers in a company. They dig into the overlooked influence of mid-level leadership, why hiring for values alignment matters, and how personal growth plays into building a healthy workplace.With real-world insight and actionable tips, Amber offers a fresh perspective on conflict resolution, performance management, and the kind of feedback that sparks real change. Whether you’re leading a team or shaping a company from the middle, this episode will equip you with the clarity, courage, and tools to lead culture—right where you are.In this episode:Why do mid-level managers hold the greatest power in shaping day-to-day company culture?What hiring practices ensure both skill and cultural alignment?The execution of company culture depends heavily on middle management, not just executives.How to turn feedback and conflict into opportunities for cultural and personal growth.👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics.🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders.#CompanyCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #MidLevelManagers #OrganizationalGrowth #FeedbackCulture #HiringForFit #CultureExecution #PersonalValues #ConflictResolution #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership

    31 min

  3. JUN 10

    Customer Experience Is An Inside Job With Gabrielle Gonzalez 009

    What does it take to truly wow your customers—not just once, but consistently? In this episode, Shanenn Bryant is joined by customer service powerhouse Gabrielle Gonzalez for an inspiring deep dive into the leadership mindset behind unforgettable service. Spoiler: it’s not just about scripts or smiles—it’s about empathy, self-belief, and seeing everyone as your customer, including your internal team.Gabrielle unpacks the hidden power of details, the critical role of vendor relationships, and why your frontline team deserves more than just policies—they deserve empowerment. Whether you're in hospitality, retail, or running a B2B service, this episode will challenge you to rethink what it really means to lead through service and elevate every interaction into a relationship.In this episode:Why is empathy more powerful than policy in delivering memorable customer service?What role self-belief and training play in anticipatory, high-impact service.The details make or break the customer experience—internally and externally.How to transform mistakes into opportunities through authentic recovery and connection.👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics.🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders.#CustomerServiceLeadership #EmpathyInAction #AnticipatoryService #ServiceRecovery #LeadWithHeart #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership

    36 min

  4. JUN 3

    The Leadership Mistake That Drives Out Top Talent with Liesel Mertes EP 008

    What happens when life throws your team a curveball — illness, loss, or unexpected hardship? Do you lean in with empathy, or pull back with discomfort? In this deeply moving episode, Shanenn Bryant is joined by workplace empathy expert Liesel Mertes http://linkedin.com/in/lieselmertes for a raw, practical conversation about what real leadership looks like when your people are hurting. Drawing from personal experience and years of guiding companies through grief, trauma, and disruption, Liesel reveals the overlooked skill that sets powerful leaders apart: the ability to show up human first. Together, they explore how small, intentional acts — like a “stoplight check-in” or remembering an anniversary of loss — can build trust, loyalty, and resilience in your organization. Whether you’re in the C-suite or middle management, this episode will challenge and equip you to lead with heart. In this episode: Why is empathy often missing in leadership during life’s hardest moments? What tools like empathy avatars and check-ins can do to build a supportive culture. The most impactful leadership happens during disruption, not just during business wins. How to plan and integrate empathy into your leadership practices. 👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics. 🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders. #EmpathyInLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #OrganizationalCare #LeadWithHeart #EmotionalIntelligence #TeamSupport #MiddleManagementMatters #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadWithoutLimits

    45 min

  5. MAY 27

    The F Word Part 2: How to GIVE Feedback Without Feeling Like a Jerk EP 007

    Let’s talk about the “F word” that makes even the most confident leaders squirm — feedback. In this refreshingly honest and insightful episode, host Shanenn Bryant unpacks why feedback feels so personal, even when it’s constructive. With humor, neuroscience, and personal stories, she gets real about the spirals we go through when someone offers criticism — and why it's rarely about the actual words being said.If you've ever lost sleep replaying a piece of feedback or questioned your worth because of one comment, this episode is for you. Shanenn introduces a simple but powerful framework — the SIT practice — to help you stop the spiral, identify what’s really going on, and respond with clarity and confidence. It's the mindset shift every leader and aspiring leader needs to turn feedback into a tool for transformation.In this episode:-Why does feedback trigger us more than it teaches us?-What the SIT practice can do to shift your feedback response.-The majority of feedback pain comes from stories, not statements.-How to stop internalizing feedback and start growing from it.👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics.🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders.#FeedbackGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #LeadWithoutLimits #GrowthMindset #FeedbackTools #CommunicationSkills #SITPractice #MultifamilyLeadership

    35 min

  6. MAY 20

    The F Word Part 1: How to RECEIVE Feedback Without Feeling Like a Jerk EP 006

    What if the F word that makes us most uncomfortable… is feedback? In this compelling solo episode, Shanenn Bryant unpacks the emotional weight feedback carries—and why it often feels so personal. Far from just a workplace formality, feedback can cut deep, triggering old stories and wounds that distort the message and block our growth.But there’s a better way. Shanenn introduces a powerful mindset shift and the SIT practice, a simple but transformative method to help us pause, process, and respond with clarity—not emotion. If you’ve ever spiraled after receiving constructive criticism or avoided giving feedback altogether, this episode offers a fresh, empowering take that will transform how you lead, grow, and connect.In this episode:-Why does feedback often feel like a personal attack rather than a gift?-What the SIT practice teaches us about managing emotional responses to feedback.-The majority of feedback pain comes from the stories we create, not the actual words.-How to build emotional resilience and self-awareness in feedback moments.👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics.🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders.#Feedback #LeadershipGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #Communication #SITPractice #GrowthMindset #LeadWithoutLimits #ShanennBryant #MultifamilyLeadership #PersonalDevelopment

    18 min

  7. MAY 13

    Be The Leader Everyone Brags About With Former Presidential Advisor Anton Gunn EP 005

    What makes someone a leader people want to follow — and never leave? In this inspiring episode, Shanenn Bryant welcomes Anton Gunn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonjgunn/ former senior advisor to President Obama and renowned leadership strategist, to unpack the power of intentional leadership. With real-life lessons from the White House, the healthcare industry, and his own personal journey, Anton introduces the concept of being a thermostat leader — someone who doesn’t just react to culture, but actively sets it.If you're tired of surface-level leadership advice and want the kind of wisdom that transforms your team from the inside out, this episode delivers. You’ll discover the unspoken needs your employees are silently asking you to meet, how to build trust through transparency, and why community and service are essential for lasting impact.In this episode:-Why should leaders act like thermostats instead of thermometers in workplace culture?-What it takes to answer the three unspoken questions every employee asks.-The most effective leaders prioritize their team’s wellbeing to drive organizational success.-How engaging in service and embracing diverse perspectives builds strong, resilient leadership.👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics.🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders.#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #ThermostatLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #AntonGunn #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership #Transparency #Community #ServiceDrivenLeadership

    56 min

  8. MAY 6

    Build Your Power Map To Success - 003

    What if the key to unlocking your next level of success isn't something new—but something you already have? In this episode, Shanenn Bryant empowers you to stop spinning your wheels and start mapping your true potential through a personal power inventory. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career or simply want to lead with more clarity and confidence, this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and take real inventory of what you bring to the table. Through a practical five-step framework, Shanenn walks you through how to identify your current skills, set focused goals, and intentionally plan your growth. She emphasizes the importance of both visible talents and often-overlooked “invisible” skills that shape your leadership presence. This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about stepping into their next season with purpose and power. In this episode: -Why is it crucial to evaluate your strengths before setting your next big goal? -What steps make up the personal power inventory for growth and leadership? -The most overlooked skills can become the strongest parts of your personal brand. -How to turn your skill map into an action-driven timeline for measurable progress. Unlock Your Personal Power Discover your hidden strengths, define your next-level goals, and create a step-by-step skill-building plan. Download your FREE Skills Development Worksheet now. https://www.topself.com/skills 👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics. 🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders. #PersonalPower #LeadershipDevelopment #SkillsInventory #GoalSetting #SelfDevelopment #CoachingJourney #GrowthMindset #InvisibleSkills #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyLeadership #MultifamilyMediaNetwork

    19 min

  9. MAY 6

    Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office with Dr. Lois Frankel - 002

    If you’ve ever wondered why climbing the corporate ladder feels like an uphill battle for women, this episode is for you. Shanenn Bryant sits down with Dr. Lois Frankel https://www.linkedin.com/in/drloisfrankel/ , best-selling author of Nice Girls Still Don’t Get the Corner Office, to deliver a no-fluff conversation on what really holds women back in the workplace—and how to change the game. From office politics to emotional intelligence, this episode is filled with actionable insights that challenge outdated norms and empower women to lead with authenticity. You’ll hear powerful truths about self-awareness, communication, and the silent saboteur of negative self-talk. Dr. Frankel doesn’t just diagnose the problems—she gives you the tools to overcome them. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or trying to break through to the next level, this episode is your leadership wake-up call. In this episode: -Why is emotional intelligence more powerful than IQ in leadership? -What common career mistakes are women still making today? -The truth: Remote work can unintentionally shrink women’s visibility and impact. -How can women navigate office politics without compromising who they are? Unlock Your Personal Power Discover your hidden strengths, define your next-level goals, and create a step-by-step skill-building plan. Download your FREE Skills Development Worksheet now. https://www.topself.com/skills 👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay up to date with our powerful lineup of multifamily industry podcasts hosted by top professionals! 🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore our extensive podcast and blog library from today’s multifamily leaders. #WomenLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #OfficePolitics #Likeability #SelfAwareness #LeadershipStyles #WomenEmpowerment #CareerSuccess #CorporateLadder #Assertiveness #MultifamilyMedia

    37 min

  10. MAY 6

    The Mindset Shift Every Leader Needs with DeDe Halfhill - 004

    Have you ever felt the pressure to constantly prove yourself—to be tougher, louder, or more polished just to be taken seriously? In this powerful episode, Shanenn Bryant sits down with retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and leadership expert DeDe Halfhill https://www.linkedin.com/in/dedehalfhill/ to unpack the heavy cost of trying to "earn your worth" in leadership spaces. Together, they dive deep into how our highlight reels, social conditioning, and self-doubt distort our leadership journeys—especially for women. From military experience to corporate culture, DeDe brings raw insight and practical wisdom on leading with emotional intelligence, empathy, and vulnerability. They explore why real leadership isn’t about perfection or power plays—it’s about connection, courage, and creating space where everyone feels seen and valued. If you're ready to shift from proving to leading, this episode is for you. In this episode: -Why does the pressure to prove ourselves often diminish our effectiveness as leaders? -What makes vulnerability and empathy powerful tools in creating collaborative leadership environments? -The confidence-arrogance gap is bridged by empathy, not ego. -How does emotional fluency and body language impact how we lead and are perceived? Unlock Your Personal Power Discover your hidden strengths, define your next-level goals, and create a step-by-step skill-building plan. Download your FREE Skills Development Worksheet now. https://www.topself.com/skills 👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay connected with today’s top multifamily leadership voices and hot topics. 🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore an ever-growing library of industry-leading podcasts and blogs. #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #ProvingYourself #Confidence #EmotionalIntelligence #Empathy #Vulnerability #Authenticity #WorkplaceCulture #MilitaryLeadership #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyMedia

    45 min

  11. MAY 4

    The Lie That's Keeping You Stuck - 001

    Ever feel like you’re stuck in the same self-defeating cycle, despite your efforts to grow and lead? You’re not alone—and this episode is your invitation to break free. Shanenn Bryant delivers a transformative conversation about what it really means to lead from a place of self-trust, not self-doubt. This isn’t about working harder or collecting more credentials—it’s about changing the beliefs and patterns that silently run the show behind the scenes of your life and leadership. Shanenn shares five foundational shifts that will help you rebuild confidence from the inside out, reclaim your personal power, and lead with authenticity. This episode is raw, real, and packed with insights that will challenge the way you think about success, boundaries, and personal growth. In this episode: -Why is self-trust more powerful than self-discipline when it comes to leadership growth? -What five mindset shifts help reclaim your identity and confidence? -The beliefs you hold about yourself quietly shape your reality every day. -How can updating your internal programming unlock lasting transformation? Unlock Your Personal Power Discover your hidden strengths, define your next-level goals, and create a step-by-step skill-building plan. Download your FREE Skills Development Worksheet now. https://www.topself.com/skills 👉 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube to stay in the loop with all the hot topics from today’s top multifamily professionals. 🔗 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and explore a powerful library of podcasts and blogs from leading voices in the multifamily space. #Leadership #Confidence #SelfTrust #PersonalGrowth #SelfDoubt #Empowerment #Boundaries #BeliefSystems #AuthenticLeadership #LeadWithoutLimits #MultifamilyMedia

    12 min
  • 11 Episodes

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Most of us have been taught that if we work hard, prove ourselves, and wait our turn, recognition will come. But real growth—in leadership, relationships, and life—starts by tackling something deeper: insecurity. Lead Without Limits is a podcast for anyone who’s tired of letting self-doubt, second-guessing, or old patterns hold them back—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Hosted by confidence and pattern transformation expert Shanenn Bryant, this show goes beyond surface-level tips to explore how beliefs, habits, and self-trust shape everything we do.

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    Shanenn Bryant
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    11
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