Calm and Confident Leader Podcast

Jason Stonehouse

Lead with Clarity. Conquer Stress. Maximize Your Impact. The Calm & Confident Leader Podcast helps high-performing executives, professionals, and influencers shift from reactive & overwhelmed to intentional & unshakable. The real game-changers in leadership aren’t external, they’re internal: resilience, emotional mastery, & stress-proof leadership. Hosted by Coach, Strategist, and Author Jason Stonehouse, this podcast blends 30 years of leadership with a Master’s in Counseling to deliver real, practical, and sometimes humorous insights to help you lead with clarity, courage, and confidence.

  1. S3- Episode 29 - Questions Win - JR Briggs

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    S3- Episode 29 - Questions Win - JR Briggs

    Most leaders think their job is having all the answers. But what if the real power lies in asking the right questions? In this episode, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with JR Briggs, founder of Kairos Partnerships and author of The Art of Asking Better Questions, to explore why the best leaders might not be the ones with all the solutions. JR has spent over a decade coaching everyone from business owners to college presidents to Black Hawk helicopter operators, and he's discovered something that could flip your entire approach to leadership. JR reveals there are four levels of questions, and most of us are stuck at level one. He explains why humility, curiosity, and courage are essential to asking better questions, and how moving from "answer person" to "question asker" can transform your team's trust, creativity, and ownership. You'll discover why questions create connection in ways answers simply can't, and learn one practical thing you can start doing today to become a better question asker. Jason and JR also flip the script mid-episode, with JR coaching Jason live on the podcast, demonstrating exactly how powerful questions unlock deeper insights and genuine connection. If you've ever wondered why your team isn't being more honest with you or how you could lead with more influence, this conversation is for you. Links: JR's website: jrbriggs.comKairos Partnerships: kairospartnerships.orgJason's coaching resources: jasonstonehouse.comFree growth resource: totalpackageplaybook.com Love this episode? Share it with a leader who needs to hear it, and subscribe to the Calm and Confident Leader podcast so you never miss an episode.

    32 min
  2. S3 - Episode 28 - Compassion and Clarity - Cal Riley

    7 OCT.

    S3 - Episode 28 - Compassion and Clarity - Cal Riley

    What if being "too compassionate" is actually the most profitable thing you could do as a leader? Most entrepreneurs think compassion makes you weak. That caring too much about your team means lower standards, missed goals, and a business that runs you instead of the other way around. But what if that's completely backwards? In this episode, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Cal Riley, combat veteran, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and author of Entrepreneurial Compassion: An Entrepreneur's Journey Through Combat, Suicide, and the Discovery of Compassionate Leadership. Cal is on a mission to develop 1 million compassionate leaders by 2035 and prevent 100,000 suicides by helping leaders build healthier companies and more humane systems. Cal challenges the biggest myths about compassionate leadership, including why tolerating poor performance isn't compassionate at all, how the most driven entrepreneurs can pair their intensity with compassion to get better results, and why your team matters more than your clients. He shares why apologizing might be the most underrated leadership skill, how systems like EOS work best when leaders do their inner work first, and practical steps any leader can take today to build more self-awareness and show up better for their team. This conversation gets real about the mirror every entrepreneur faces and what it takes to become the kind of leader people actually want to work for. Resources mentioned: CalRiley.com for a free self-assessment surveyEntrepreneurial Compassion (all proceeds go to Stop Soldier Suicide)JasonStonehouse.com for free leadership resources and coaching infoTotalPackagePlaybook.com to learn how to bring your whole self to your work If this episode challenged how you think about leadership, subscribe to the Calm and Confident Leader podcast, share it with another entrepreneur who needs to hear this, and leave a like. Life is a process, so don't do it alone.

    25 min
  3. S3- Episode 27 - Leading From Overflow - Alan Fadling

    1 OCT.

    S3- Episode 27 - Leading From Overflow - Alan Fadling

    What if the most productive thing you could do today is slow down? Most leaders are running on empty, convinced that busier equals better. But what if that equation is completely backwards? What if your anxiety isn't the fuel driving your success...it's actually burning you out? In this episode, Jason Stonehouse sits down with Alan Fadling, founder of Unhurried Living and author of An Unhurried Leader and A Non-Anxious Life, to explore a counterintuitive truth: the most influential leaders aren't the ones moving fastest. Alan helps leaders around the world rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better, and he's about to challenge everything you thought you knew about productivity. We dig into the difference between making a splash and bearing fruit that lasts, why busy people might actually be lazy, and how to lead from overflow instead of deficit. Alan shares the squirrel-on-a-bike-trail analogy that perfectly captures how anxiety hijacks our leadership, practical strategies for creating space to think and reflect, and why having time for people is your greatest point of influence. This conversation is for every leader who's tired of the treadmill, who wants to stop managing their image and start leading from a place of peace. Resources mentioned: UnhurriedLiving.com - Alan's website with weekly podcasts, articles, and resourcesJasonStonehouse.com - Free leadership resources, blog, and coaching infoIf this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Calm and Confident Leader podcast, share it with another leader who needs to hear this, and leave us a like. Leadership starts from the inside out...let's do this journey together.

    35 min
  4. S3- Episode 26 - When Goals Kill Progress - Radhika Dutt

    24 SEPT.

    S3- Episode 26 - When Goals Kill Progress - Radhika Dutt

    Ever set a goal that had everyone fired up for three days, then by week two the energy vanished and you're awkwardly reminding people about it in meetings? Turns out the very systems designed to motivate high performers are actually killing momentum and creating what Radhika calls "performance theater." What if everything we've been taught about goal-setting is backwards? In this eye-opening conversation, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking and upcoming book "Escaping the Performance Trap," to unpack why traditional goal-setting creates perverse incentives that crush curiosity, collaboration, and real progress. Radhika reveals how high performers end up gaming the system, why reflection beats optimization, and introduces her OHL framework (how well is it working, what have we learned, what will we try next) that's already transforming teams in over 40 countries. This isn't just theory - she breaks down exactly what leaders can do differently in their next team meeting to move from performance theater to meaningful progress. Links: Get Radhika's free OHL toolkit: radicalproduct.comConnect with Radhika on LinkedInLearn more about Jason: jasonstonehouse.com If this episode challenges how you think about leadership and progress, hit that share button and let others in on the conversation. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss insights that could transform how you lead from the inside out.

    29 min
  5. S3- Episode 25 - How to Keep Your Best and Handle Your Worst - Nick Agnoli

    16 SEPT.

    S3- Episode 25 - How to Keep Your Best and Handle Your Worst - Nick Agnoli

    Ever wonder why your best employee just handed in their two weeks notice without warning, while that person who drives everyone crazy is still hanging around? Join host Jason Stonehouse and management expert Nick Agnoli as they tackle the real-world challenge every leader faces: keeping your top 10% performing at their peak while dealing with that 80% who do just enough to get by. This isn't your typical leadership fluff. Nick breaks down why high performers often get ignored (spoiler: they're not on autopilot), reveals the hidden danger of rewarding great work with more work, and shares practical, non-monetary ways to keep your stars engaged when raises aren't an option. Plus, discover how to handle that team member who technically does their job but makes everyone else brace for impact. You'll walk away with specific questions to ask in one-on-ones, strategies for creating advancement without building an exclusive inner circle, and Nick's game-changing concept of "negative work" that every manager needs to understand. Ready to transform how you manage your team? Share this episode with other leaders who need these insights and hit subscribe so you don't miss the practical leadership wisdom coming your way.

    29 min
  6. S3 - Episode 24 - Stop Leading Alone - Dr Eun Strawser

    9 SEPT.

    S3 - Episode 24 - Stop Leading Alone - Dr Eun Strawser

    Stop Leading Alone: Why Shared Leadership Changes Everything What if the problem isn’t your calendar but your operating system? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader Podcast, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dr. Eun Strawser to unpack why leadership is not meant to be a solo act and how shifting from control to collaboration can transform the way we lead. We explore: Why shared leadership isn’t about delegating tasks but about redefining power The pitfalls of traditional “power over” and “power through” leadership models How creating psychological safety and process accountability builds stronger, more sustainable organizations What leaders can do this week to begin practicing shared leadership How Eun’s book You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone gives both practical tools and fresh perspective If you’ve ever felt the weight of leadership pressing down on you, or wondered if there’s a healthier, more sustainable way to lead, this conversation will give you hope and a roadmap forward. Learn more about Eun at ekstrawser.com Learn more about Jason’s work at JasonStonehouse.com If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend, like it, and subscribe so you never miss the next conversation on living and leading from the inside out.

    31 min
  7. S3- Episode 23 - Lead People Not Numbers - Chris Hallberg

    3 SEPT.

    S3- Episode 23 - Lead People Not Numbers - Chris Hallberg

    Ever feel like you're managing spreadsheets instead of people? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Chris Hallberg, ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts (just ahead of Simon Sinek) and a coach who’s helped over 100 teams win “Best Places to Work” honors. Chris brings the heat with battle-tested wisdom, zero fluff, and the kind of candor leaders actually crave. From breaking the cycle of “ghost accountability” to handling breakdowns without blame, this episode is packed with practical tools for leaders who want results without losing their people or themselves. If you're tired of leadership theory that only works in a vacuum, this one’s for you. Mentioned in the episode: bizsgt.com - Chris’s leadership coaching and consulting goexpand.com - Free trial of his AI-powered leadership platform totalpackageplaybook.com - A free tool for leading from the inside out jasonstonehouse.com - Coaching, resources, and connection with Jason If this episode helped you lead a little better, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

    29 min
  8. S3 - Episode 22 - Humble Leadership - Dennis Edwards

    28 AOÛT

    S3 - Episode 22 - Humble Leadership - Dennis Edwards

    What if the secret to winning at work and in life isn’t looking stronger but becoming more real? In this episode of The Calm & Confident Leader Podcast, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dennis Edwards, author of Humility Illuminated, to explore why humility might be the most overlooked leadership superpower. We tackle the tough questions leaders are actually wrestling with: Can humility thrive in a culture that rewards competition and self-promotion? How do you champion your team without sabotaging your own career? What’s the difference between being a humble leader and being a pushover? How do we start listening to the voices we have been trained to ignore? Dennis brings more than 30 years of experience leading in demanding environments, from planting churches in Brooklyn to serving as dean at North Park Seminary. He shows how humility is not weakness but strength that multiplies. This conversation will challenge how you think about success and give you practical steps you can take this week to lead with humility that builds stronger teams and healthier cultures. Links from this episode: Learn more about Jason’s coaching and resources: jasonstonehouse.com Get Dennis Edwards’ book: Humility Illuminated 👉 If this episode challenged or encouraged you, share it with a friend and subscribe so you do not miss the powerful conversations coming in the weeks ahead.

    27 min
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Lead with Clarity. Conquer Stress. Maximize Your Impact. The Calm & Confident Leader Podcast helps high-performing executives, professionals, and influencers shift from reactive & overwhelmed to intentional & unshakable. The real game-changers in leadership aren’t external, they’re internal: resilience, emotional mastery, & stress-proof leadership. Hosted by Coach, Strategist, and Author Jason Stonehouse, this podcast blends 30 years of leadership with a Master’s in Counseling to deliver real, practical, and sometimes humorous insights to help you lead with clarity, courage, and confidence.

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  • Création
    Jason Stonehouse
  • Années d’activité
    2017 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    54
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Jason Stonehouse
  • Site web de l’émission
    Calm and Confident Leader Podcast

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