The Reflective Leader

Krista Johnson
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The Reflective Leader is a leadership podcast that bridges inner work and real world leadership. Hosted by Krista Johnson, organizational psychology practitioner and executive coach, the show explores how self-awareness, reflection, and intentional growth shape the way we lead our teams, our organizations, and ourselves.

Episodes

  1. The Power of Visualization & Feeling The Future

    JAN 13

    The Power of Visualization & Feeling The Future

    In the third episode of The Reflective Leader, Krista Johnson explores visualization as a grounded, powerful practice for achieving goals and shaping how we live and lead. Rather than treating visualization as wishful thinking, the episode reframes it as rehearsal, one that aligns thought, emotion, and action. Key themes include: • Why emotion is the key that brings visualization to life • The neuroscience behind imagining a future and making it feel familiar and possible • The integration of thinking, feeling, and action as a pathway to aligned momentum • How visualization supports leaders navigating uncertainty • A personal, practical example of a daily visualization practice for 2026 This episode invites listeners to engage visualization as a way of becoming, not just achieving.

    17 min
  2. Why Leaders Need Regulative + Reflective Practices

    JAN 7

    Why Leaders Need Regulative + Reflective Practices

    In the second episode of The Reflective Leader, Krista Johnson revisits a core leadership lesson and takes it deeper. Drawing from her lived experience, including chronic stress and migraines, she explores why self awareness alone is not enough, and why leaders need regulative and reflective practices to lead with intention. This episode is a personal reflection on nervous system regulation, breathwork, and the practices that create space between stimulus and response, inviting listeners to consider what helps them stay grounded as they lead. Topics explored in this episode: Why self awareness requires both regulation and reflection The role of the nervous system in leadership and reactivity Regulative and reflective practices leaders can draw from How breathwork became a foundational practice for the host Finding a practice that supports presence, choice, and intention

    20 min

  3. JAN 4

    Lessons from the Last Decade of Life and Leadership

    In the very first episode of The Reflective Leader, Krista Johnson looks back on a decade of life and leadership as she approaches 40. Drawing from her work in organizational psychology, executive coaching, and her own lived experience, she shares six leadership lessons she is still living into. This episode is a personal starting point for the podcast and an invitation to slow down, reflect, and lead with greater intention. Lessons explored in this episode:• Self-Awareness as the Foundation of Leadership• Integrating the Three Centers of Intelligence• Taking Responsibility for Your Emotional Wake• Releasing the Trap of Universal Likeability• Choosing Which Voices to Carry• Defining and Living Your Values

    20 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

The Reflective Leader is a leadership podcast that bridges inner work and real world leadership. Hosted by Krista Johnson, organizational psychology practitioner and executive coach, the show explores how self-awareness, reflection, and intentional growth shape the way we lead our teams, our organizations, and ourselves.

Information

  • Creator
    Krista Johnson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Krista Johnson
  • Show Website
    The Reflective Leader