Shine A Light

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Shine A Light with Christine Miles is a leadership podcast about the power of listening. Hosted by keynote speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The Listening Path, Christine shares practical tools and interviews with powerful communicators to help leaders ask better questions, listen to understand, and make people feel truly heard. When you shine a light, clarity emerges, culture strengthens, and performance follows.

  1. 6D AGO

    The Leadership Skill No One Teaches: How Listening Changes Everything | # 18

    On this episode of Shine a Light, host Christine Miles sits down with Nolan Hout, SVP of Growth at InfoPro Learning, to unpack how curiosity, calm decision-making, and deep listening shape exceptional leaders. From his early experiences navigating education gaps and confronting bias, to building scalable learning strategies for global organizations, Nolan shares how understanding people—not just processes—drives real impact. Together, they explore why many leaders mistake action for effectiveness, how emotional intelligence shows up in everyday conversations, and why slowing down may be the fastest way forward in today's AI-driven world. Key Takeaways Listening is a leadership superpower: Not just hearing words, but actively seeking meaning and understanding. Doing less can achieve more: Strategic restraint often outperforms reactive decision-making. Curiosity fuels connection: Great leaders ask better questions—and stay open to perspectives different from their own. Empathy can be learned: You don't need to feel everything to understand others—you need the tools to truly listen. If leadership is about unlocking potential, then it starts with one simple shift: choosing to understand before being understood. Lean in, listen deeper—and watch everything change. Host Christine Miles | https://thelisteningpath.com

    50 min

  2. APR 29

    Money Is Emotional, Not Logical | #17

    What if your biggest money decisions aren't about money at all? In this episode of Shine A Light, Christine Miles sits down with financial behavioral specialist Kate Duffy to uncover the hidden psychology shaping how we earn, spend, and think about money. From childhood beliefs to subconscious patterns, Kate reveals why so many of us feel stuck financially—even when we "know what to do." Together, they explore how our earliest experiences quietly script our financial lives—and how awareness is the first step to rewriting that story. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your relationship with money is formed earlier than you think How subconscious beliefs can override logic and sabotage decisions A simple way to uncover your own "money story" and take back control If you've ever wondered why money feels emotional, confusing, or even stressful—this conversation will shine a light on what's really going on beneath the surface. Because when you understand your story, you can finally change it.     Host: Christine Miles – Founder of The Listening Path 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemiles Guest: Kate Duffy – Senior Financial Advisor & Financial Behavioral Specialist 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateduffy

    54 min

  3. APR 22

    You're Choosing Love All Wrong with Coach Chris | #16

    What if the way you choose relationships… is wired to fail? In this episode of Shine A Light, Christine Miles sits down with Dr. Chris (Coach Chris) to unpack the hidden patterns driving who we're attracted to, and why chemistry alone can lead us into the wrong relationships. Drawing from his background in medicine and emotional intelligence coaching, Chris breaks down attachment styles, nervous system responses, and the unconscious decisions shaping our love lives. Together, they explore how early experiences wire our relationship patterns, why we repeat the same cycles, and how to start choosing partners from a place of awareness instead of instinct. In this episode, you'll learn: Why chemistry isn't love and can actually mislead you The difference between anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment styles The key questions to ask early that reveal long-term compatibility When you learn to listen to yourself differently, you stop repeating patterns and start choosing relationships that truly work.   Host: Christine Miles – Founder of The Listening Path https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemiles/ Guest: Dr. Chris (Coach Chris) – Relationship Coach & Emotional Intelligence Expert https://www.instagram.com/evolvedbychris/ https://www.evolvedbydrchris.com/

    1h 5m

  4. APR 15

    One Moment That Changed Everything with Pam Dwyer | #15

    What if one small moment of kindness could completely reshape your life? In this powerful episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with speaker and author Pam Dwyer to explore how a childhood marked by trauma, abuse, and survival led to a breakthrough philosophy that now helps thousands transform their lives. From being unseen and unheard to discovering the life-changing impact of feeling valued, Pam shares how a single moment rewired her sense of self—and became the foundation of her "Plus One" and "Delay the Binge" frameworks. Together, they unpack what's really driving our behaviors, why we stay stuck in patterns, and how awareness—not willpower—is the key to change. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you're not broken—you're patterned How one moment of being truly seen can change everything The simple "pause" that can interrupt any destructive habit This conversation is a reminder that transformation doesn't start with fixing—it starts with understanding. If you've ever felt stuck, unseen, or overwhelmed… this episode will meet you exactly where you are.   Host: Christine Miles 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemiles/ Guest: Pam Dwyer | Speaker, Author, Founder of The Plus One Theory 🔗 https://www.pamdwyerspeaker.com/

    38 min

  5. APR 8

    Why No One Is Really Listening | #14

    What if the biggest problem in your relationships… is something you've never been taught? In this episode of Shine A Light, Christine Miles sits down with educator and author Ari Gerzon-Kessler to unpack a hidden gap affecting schools, workplaces, and families alike: the inability to truly listen. Drawing from decades in education and leadership, Ari shares how mistrust between parents and educators isn't a people problem, it's a listening problem. Together, they explore how small shifts in how we listen can transform conflict into connection, and why most of us have been trained to do the exact opposite of what actually works. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "good communication" often fails without real listening The simple shift that builds trust in high-stakes conversations How asking better questions can completely change relationships When we learn to listen to understand, not respond, everything changes.     Host: Christine Miles – Founder of The Listening Path https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemiles/ Guest: Ari Gerzon-Kessler – Educator, Author, Family Partnerships Leader https://www.linkedin.com/in/arigerzonkessler/

    47 min

  6. APR 1

    Lead Like Lives Depend On It with retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling | #13

    What if the way you lead could mean the difference between failure and survival? In this powerful conversation, Christine Miles sits down with retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling to explore leadership under the highest stakes imaginable—from commanding 90,000 troops to writing letters to his sons before going to war, unsure if he'd return. Together, they unpack what truly drives people, how great leaders think, and why understanding—not authority—is the real force behind influence. This episode goes beyond military leadership—it's about how we show up for others in business, at home, and in moments that matter most. In this episode, you'll learn: Why one conversation can change the entire trajectory of your life The difference between telling people what to do vs. challenging them to think How to understand what truly motivates others—and lead from that place If you want to lead with clarity, build trust, and bring out the best in others, this conversation will shift how you think about leadership forever.   Connect with Christine: Website: christinemiles.com Instagram: @christinemiles   Guest: Lt. General (Ret.) Mark Hertling – Author of If I Don't Return

    48 min

  7. MAR 25

    Disrupting HR, Rewriting Workplace Culture | #12

    What if everything you've been taught about leadership, HR, and workplace culture is wrong? In this powerful episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with Dr. Lauran Starr—a bold, unapologetic disruptor redefining what it means to lead people and build culture. From growing up in poverty to becoming a Chief People Officer with multiple doctorates, Lauran shares how her lived experience shaped her fearless approach to challenging broken systems—and why "people and culture" must replace traditional HR if organizations want to survive. Together, they unpack the uncomfortable truth: most companies aren't struggling with communication—they're suffering from a lack of real listening, critical thinking, and accountability. And fixing it requires more than good intentions—it requires disruption with purpose. In this episode, you'll learn: Why traditional HR is becoming obsolete—and what must replace it How conflict, when handled right, becomes a catalyst for growth The difference between performative change and real transformation in culture and leadership This conversation will challenge how you think, lead, and listen—and invite you to step into a more intentional, impactful way of showing up. Because real change doesn't come from staying comfortable. It comes from shining a light on what others avoid. Connect with Christine: Website: christinemiles.com Instagram: @christinemiles   Guest: Dr. Lauran Starr – Chief People Officer, Author, Disruptive Thought Leader

    57 min

  8. MAR 18

    Learning Is the Ultimate Career Insurance | #11

    What if the thing you think disqualifies you… is actually the start of your greatest strength? In this episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning Officer at BDO, workforce futurist, and author of The Trusted Learning Advisor and Hidden Value. Keith shares his powerful journey from being a high school dropout navigating homelessness and self-doubt to earning a doctorate and becoming a global leader in learning and development. Together, Christine and Keith unpack why traditional ideas about success, education, and job security are rapidly changing—and why learning may be the most powerful skill you can build for the future. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why "job security" is a myth—and what actually protects your career • How learning can unlock confidence, purpose, and opportunity • The difference between the old knowledge economy and today's value economy Keith's story is proof that success isn't defined by where you start—it's defined by your willingness to keep learning and keep going. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to pivot, grow, or reinvent yourself, this conversation will change how you see your path. Connect with Us Host: Christine Miles – Creator of The Listening Path LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemiles/ Guest: Dr. Keith Keating – Chief Learning Officer, Workforce Futurist, Author Website: https://keithkeating.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithkeating/

    48 min
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Shine A Light with Christine Miles is a leadership podcast about the power of listening. Hosted by keynote speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The Listening Path, Christine shares practical tools and interviews with powerful communicators to help leaders ask better questions, listen to understand, and make people feel truly heard. When you shine a light, clarity emerges, culture strengthens, and performance follows.

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  • Creator
    Christine Miles
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Shine A Light