The Second Voice with Luisa Hogan

Luisa Hogan
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Every leader has two voices — the one they speak with, and the one they live with. The Second Voice brings the latter into the open. Join Luisa Hogan as she sits down with founders, change-makers, and creatives to talk about the unseen side of leadership: the whispers of doubt, resilience, intuition, and truth that shape our choices. Real stories, raw reflections, and the mindset rituals that steady us through it all.

  1. Authenticity Is Broken (And No One Wants to Admit It) with Kurt Bush

    2d ago ·  Video

    Authenticity Is Broken (And No One Wants to Admit It) with Kurt Bush

    Be yourself’ sounds like the safest advice in the world—but what if it’s the very thing keeping you stuck? Because most leaders aren’t struggling with being fake… they’re struggling with being misaligned. And the cost of getting that wrong quietly builds over time Kurt Bush is a certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group. With a background spanning corporate leadership, pastoral ministry, and coaching, Kurt helps leaders break free from self-doubt, embrace authenticity, and lead with confidence. Having overcome his own struggles with imposter syndrome, Kurt is passionate about guiding others through transformational growth and into authentic leadership. https://www.brimstonecoachinggroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-bush-7b345830b/ https://www.instagram.com/kurtbush1/?next=%2Fdirect%2Ft%2F17842552616543363%2F At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud. If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too. Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting. Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard. Work With Luisa If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper: • Leadership resilience workshops and advisory • Keynotes and curated live experiences • The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions Learn more at: vermelho.com.au Stay Connected Follow along and join the conversation: • Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast • Instagram: @luisahoganhq Subscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations.

    30 min
  2. Decision Fatigue Is Ruining Your Focus (It Starts With Your Closet) with Lacey Cadieux-McLean

    Jun 26 ·  Video

    Decision Fatigue Is Ruining Your Focus (It Starts With Your Closet) with Lacey Cadieux-McLean

    You wake up, open your wardrobe, and before your day has even started—you’ve already made 10 decisions. Not about your work, not about your priorities… but about what you’re wearing. And most of it is happening in a quiet internal dialogue you don’t even realise is draining you. Today we’re joined by Lacey Cadieux-McLean, founder and CEO of Rhubaia Ventures, a Calgary-based fashion-tech company that’s redefining how women dress, organize, and experience their wardrobes. Lacey combines eco-conscious, non-toxic professional apparel with an AI-powered virtual closet app designed to reduce textile waste, simplify wardrobe management, and foster confidence in daily dressing. Raised on a ranch in Alberta, Lacey brings a deep connection to nature, a career in IT project management, and a passion for sustainable innovation. Frustrated by the lack of healthy, functional, and stylish professional clothing, she created Rhubaia to bridge the gap between safer textiles, intelligent technology, and thoughtful design. Connect with Lacey: https://rhubaia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rhubaia At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud. If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too. Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting. Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard. Work With Luisa If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper: • Leadership resilience workshops and advisory • Keynotes and curated live experiences • The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions Learn more at: vermelho.com.au Stay Connected Follow along and join the conversation: • Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast • Instagram: @luisahoganhq Subscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations.

    42 min
  3. You Don't Have a Communication Problem (You Have a Visibility Problem) with Salvatore Manzi

    Jun 19 ·  Video

    You Don't Have a Communication Problem (You Have a Visibility Problem) with Salvatore Manzi

    There’s a moment before you speak where everything tightens—your thoughts, your voice, your confidence. And in that split second, most leaders don’t have a communication problem… they have a decision problem: do I say this, or do I hold back? My guest today is Salvatore Manzi. He is a  leadership communications coach who helps leaders turn complexity into clarity. His book, Clear and Compelling, combines 20+ years of research in neuroscience, psychology, and organizational behavior with decades of communication coaching to deliver practical strategies for turning insights into influence. Note: The teacher Salvatore was referring to in the podcast but couldn’t remember is Byron Katie. Connect with Salvatore: https://www.salvatoremanzi.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatorejmanzi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvatoremanzi/ At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud. If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too. Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting. Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard. Work With Luisa If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper: • Leadership resilience workshops and advisory • Keynotes and curated live experiences • The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions Learn more at: vermelho.com.au Stay Connected Follow along and join the conversation: • Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast • Instagram: @luisahoganhq Subscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations.

    40 min
  4. High Performance Is Quietly Rewiring Your Brain with Hanna Curman

    Jun 12 ·  Video

    High Performance Is Quietly Rewiring Your Brain with Hanna Curman

    You don’t lose your edge under pressure—you lose access to it.The problem is, most leaders don’t realise the moment it happens.And by then, the decisions are already made. My guest is Hanna Curman—international speaker, Founder of BrainShift (the new transformation logic), certified in brain-based coaching, and author on leadership and mental health. She helps executives lead transformation from the nervous system up Connect with Hanna: https://hannacurman.se/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannacurman/ https://www.instagram.com/brainshiftleadership/ At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud. If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too. Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting. Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard. Work With Luisa If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper: • Leadership resilience workshops and advisory • Keynotes and curated live experiences • The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions Learn more at: vermelho.com.au Stay Connected Follow along and join the conversation: • Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast • Instagram: @luisahoganhq Subscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations.

    41 min
  5. Why Great Teams Talk to Themselves Differently with Luisa Hogan

    Jun 5 ·  Video

    Why Great Teams Talk to Themselves Differently with Luisa Hogan

    Every team has a second voice. Not the one you hear in meetings, strategy sessions, or company values—but the one running underneath it all. The quiet collective self-talk that determines whether people speak up, stay silent, take ownership, avoid risk, or trust each other when things get hard.  At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud. If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too. Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting. Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard. Work With Luisa If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper: • Leadership resilience workshops and advisory • Keynotes and curated live experiences • The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions Learn more at: vermelho.com.au Stay Connected Follow along and join the conversation: • Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast • Instagram: @luisahoganhq Subscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations.

    20 min
  6. Why Your Brand Doesn't Feel Like You (Even If It's Working) with Angel Dash

    May 29 ·  Video

    Why Your Brand Doesn't Feel Like You (Even If It's Working) with Angel Dash

    You built something that works. People are responding, opportunities are coming in—but something feels off. Not wrong enough to walk away… just misaligned enough that you can’t ignore it. My guest is Angel Dash and she is a Flamekeeper and Sacred Brand Alchemist, international speaker, and creator of the trauma-informed B.O.L.D. Method™. She helps soul-led leaders turn their story into bold, high-converting brands through strategic messaging, visual identity, and website design that feels like home while driving real results. Connect with Angel: https://www.instagram.com/angeldashbrandingco/ At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud. If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too. Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting. Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard. Work With Luisa If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper: • Leadership resilience workshops and advisory • Keynotes and curated live experiences • The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions Learn more at: vermelho.com.au Stay Connected Follow along and join the conversation: • Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast • Instagram: @luisahoganhq Subscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations.

    44 min
  7. What Grief Taught Me About Leadership (That Success Never Could) with Jay Jacobson

    May 22 ·  Video

    What Grief Taught Me About Leadership (That Success Never Could) with Jay Jacobson

    Most leaders think success is what shapes them—but what happens when success stops mattering? When you’re sitting in a moment you can’t fix, can’t control, and can’t win… what’s left of the leader you thought you were? Today’s guest is Jay U. Jacobson, a funeral director, entrepreneur, and leadership voice shaped by moments where pressure, grief, and responsibility collide. Jay has testified before the United States Senate on funeral ethics and draws on decades of experience in disaster response, business ownership, and mentoring leaders to explore what leadership looks like when it actually matters. He’s the author of Lead by Legendary Example, a story-driven book on integrity, presence, service, and legacy in real-world leadership. Connect with Jay: https://www.jacobsonprostaff.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayscookies/ At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud. If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too. Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting. Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard. Work With Luisa If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper: • Leadership resilience workshops and advisory • Keynotes and curated live experiences • The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions Learn more at: vermelho.com.au Stay Connected Follow along and join the conversation: • Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast • Instagram: @luisahoganhq Subscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations.

    43 min
  8. Why Most Founders Can't Step Away (Even When They Want To) with Rich Aston

    May 15 ·  Video

    Why Most Founders Can't Step Away (Even When They Want To) with Rich Aston

    Most founders say they want to step back—but when the moment comes, they don’t. Not because they can’t… but because they don’t trust what happens next. And the real question is: is that about your team, or about you? My guest is Rich Aston. During his 45 year career owning small businesses Rich Ashton became frustrated about the choice between bringing in outside leadership talent who didn't fit the culture of his organizations versus promoting excellent, but unprepared existing employees into leadership positions.  He developed a training program to develop leaders in his own company which was so successful he was able to retire and leave management of his businesses to his leadership team.  His book, "Growing Your Own, common sense advice for developing leaders in small business" is a guide to the principles taught in the training course.  The book has been described as "practical, actionable and based on Ashton's real world experience in small business. Connect with Rich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-ashton-397a2b10/ At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud. If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too. Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting. Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard. Work With Luisa If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper: • Leadership resilience workshops and advisory • Keynotes and curated live experiences • The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions Learn more at: vermelho.com.au Stay Connected Follow along and join the conversation: • Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast • Instagram: @luisahoganhq Subscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations.

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Every leader has two voices — the one they speak with, and the one they live with. The Second Voice brings the latter into the open. Join Luisa Hogan as she sits down with founders, change-makers, and creatives to talk about the unseen side of leadership: the whispers of doubt, resilience, intuition, and truth that shape our choices. Real stories, raw reflections, and the mindset rituals that steady us through it all.

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