The UpLevel Podcast

Christie Mann & Rachel Baldi
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Conscious leaders create conscious cultures. The UpLevel Podcast is a transformational resource for leaders, coaches, and people managers who are ready to lead with greater presence, purpose, and humanity. With 85% of employees disengaged at work and mental health challenges costing organizations thousands per employee each year, the demand for emotionally intelligent, trauma-aware, and consciously coached leadership has never been more urgent. Each episode explores what it truly means to uplevel within ourselves, our organizations, and the systems we move through. Themes include emotional embodiment, grief, right relationship coaching culture, and the ROI of investing in human well-being. Named one of the web’s Top 10 Coaching Culture Podcasts and a Top 50 Best Workplace Mental Health Podcast by Feedspot, the show is a core part of UpLevel’s mission to build a more conscious, compassionate, and humane world by making deep, healing, and actionable conversations accessible to all. Hosted by Christie Mann, certified coach, author, and co-founder of UpLevel, the podcast invites you not just to do better, but to be better.

  1. How Do Leaders Stay Grounded During Uncertainty? | Joni Mar Leads a Real Coaching Session

    5d ago

    How Do Leaders Stay Grounded During Uncertainty? | Joni Mar Leads a Real Coaching Session

    Send us Fan Mail If you lead others through uncertainty while privately wondering how to stay grounded yourself, this episode is the most honest conversation you'll see today. What happens when the person usually holding the space… becomes the one being held? This week, join us for a deeply personal episode of The UpLevel Podcast; the script is flipped. For the first time this season, our host Christie Mann fully steps into the client's seat and is coached live by her longtime mentor, dear friend, and master coach, Joni Mar. What unfolds is a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation about fear, leadership, uncertainty, and what it means to continue showing up in a rapidly changing environment. As Season 11 centers on stewardship, this episode offers a deeply human example of what it means to embody the work rather than simply discuss it. Together, Christie and Joni move beneath analysis and into embodiment—exploring anxiety around travel, leadership, safety, isolation, responsibility, and the emotional toll of living in a world that feels increasingly volatile. What emerges is a powerful reminder: Leadership isn't about having it all together. It's about staying human enough to remain connected—to ourselves, to others, and to the work we're here to do. In This Episode: What live coaching actually looks and feels likeThe emotional reality many leaders are carrying right nowHow fear and uncertainty show up in the bodyWhy grounding practices matter more than everThe paradox of creating safety while still answering the call to leadWhat it means to steward yourself while stewarding othersAbout Joni: Joni Mar, MCC, CPCC, CNTC, CTIC For more than two decades, Joni Mar has been helping leaders wrestle with a deceptively simple question: Who do I need to become to lead what's next? Known for her warmth, grounded presence, and ability to ask the question beneath the question, she helps leaders uncover the hidden patterns shaping how they think, decide, and lead. Joni believes the most powerful leadership shift is expanding a leader's awareness of who they are being while they lead because the hardest part of leadership isn't strategy, it's identity. A Master Certified Executive Leadership Coach and senior faculty member with the Co-Active Training Institute, Joni has been training coaches since 2003. An early contributor to the global expansion of coaching, Joni introduced Co-Active Coaching to the Hong Kong market and has spent more than a decade working between North America, Asia and Europe, bringing a deeply cross-cultural lens to leadership and human development. A long-time steward of the field, Joni now focuses on supporting the next generation of coaches and helping leaders bring greater wisdom, compassion, and courage into the systems they serve. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonimar/ https://www.instagram.com/joni.mar/ 🎉 The UpLevel Podcast was listed as one of the Top 10 Best Coaching Culture Podcasts!!! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/coaching_culture_podcasts 🎉 It was also ranked #4 among the top 50 Best Workplace Mental Health Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/workplace_mental_health_podcasts www.uplevelproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompany https://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

    39 min
  2. Wisdom From Our Elders Part V | Stewardship: What Are You Entrusted to Carry Forward?

    May 13

    Wisdom From Our Elders Part V | Stewardship: What Are You Entrusted to Carry Forward?

    Send us Fan Mail What are you being asked to carry forward? This question opens Season 11 of The UpLevel Podcast, a season focused on Stewardship: Being the Work. And to kick it off, we return to a conversation that has become a meaningful annual ritual. This International Coaching Week 2026, we gather a circle of elders—mentors, teachers, and leaders whose wisdom has shaped us and so many others. These are the people who walked the path before us, who held the work before we knew how to hold it, and who, in many ways, made it possible for us to be here. In this conversation, hear from: Caroline Hall, MA, CPCC, PCCClark Friedrichs, MCC & CPCCDeborah Colman, Master Certified Coach, MCC, CPCC, MA (Ed.)Dori Ben-Chanoch, PCC, CPCCJoni Mar, MCC, CPCC, CNTC, CTICTogether, we explore what it means to step into eldership as a way of being, a way of releasing the need to prove and stepping fully into contribution. Listen now! In this episode, we’ll explore: The connection between stewardship, leadership, and elderhoodWhat it means to carry wisdom forward without holding too tightly to itHow to stay relevant, present, and human in a rapidly changing worldThe role of relationship as the foundation of leadershipWhat today’s leaders are being called to protect, nurture, and pass on Panel: Caroline Hall, MA, CPCC, PCC Clark Friedrichs, MCC & CPCC Deborah Colman, Master Certified Coach, MCC, CPCC, MA (Ed.) Dori Ben-Chanoch, PCC, CPCC Joni Mar, MCC, CPCC, CNTC, CTIC 🎉 The UpLevel Podcast was listed as one of the Top 10 Best Coaching Culture Podcasts!!! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/coaching_culture_podcasts 🎉 It was also ranked #4 among the top 50 Best Workplace Mental Health Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/workplace_mental_health_podcasts www.uplevelproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompany https://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

    1h 6m
  3. The UpLevel Podcast Season 10 Finale with Christie Mann

    Apr 29

    The UpLevel Podcast Season 10 Finale with Christie Mann

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you spend 15 months living inside one question? In this Season 10 finale of The UpLevel Podcast, our host Christie Mann reflects on a journey of transformation—one that has unfolded through conversations touching every dimension of life: how we relate to ourselves, to each other, to leadership, to systems, to the land, and to lineage. For the past 15 months, we’ve explored one central inquiry: What does it mean to be in right relationship? Across conversations with leaders, elders, innovators, and practitioners from around the world, this question has taken us into the depths of self-awareness, leadership, community, lineage, and our relationship with the planet. In this closing episode, we honor the voices who shaped this season, from indigenous wisdom keepers and corporate leaders to coaches, artists, and innovators. Right relationship asks us to be more present, more honest, and more responsible for how we show up in every interaction, every system, and every moment. And it points us forward because right relationship doesn’t end here. It leads to a deeper question: What are we here to care for? And that question opens the door to what’s next. Stay tuned for Season 11 of The UpLevel Podcast, Stewardship: Being the Work. In This Episode: Embracing Conscious Beginnings and CompletionsPodcast Growth and Global Community ImpactSeason Overview: The Inquiry and Its DepthHonoring Season Guests and Their WisdomCulmination: Leadership Transformation and Season ReflectionsRight Relationship as a Lifelong PracticeTransition: From Relationship to Stewardship (Season 11 Preview)Invitation and Appreciation About Christie: Christie is a best-selling author, certified executive coach (CPCC, PCC), and the Co-Founder and CEO of UpLevel Productions—a global leader in leadership transformation. She’s the host of The UpLevel Podcast, consistently ranked among the Top 10 Coaching Culture podcasts worldwide. Driven by a deep commitment to fostering a more conscious, compassionate, and humane world, Christie is a visionary who empowers leaders and organizations to unlock their full potential and create meaningful, lasting impact. Website: https://www.christiemann.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemann/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christiemann1/ 🎉 The UpLevel Podcast was listed as one of the Top 10 Best Coaching Culture Podcasts!!! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/coaching_culture_podcasts 🎉 It was also ranked #4 among the top 50 Best Workplace Mental Health Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/workplace_mental_health_podcasts www.uplevelproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompany https://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

    18 min
  4. How Right Relationship Transforms Leadership, Culture, and Performance with Carlo Bos and Heather Davidson

    Apr 1

    How Right Relationship Transforms Leadership, Culture, and Performance with Carlo Bos and Heather Davidson

    Send us Fan Mail What does it actually look like to live and lead in right relationship? In this final episode of season 10, The UpLevel Podcast brings together two leaders who have been deeply embedded in this work, both in conversation and in real-time practice. Over the past 15 months, we’ve explored right relationship across industries, identities, and lived experiences. It only felt right to close this chapter with Carlo Bos and Heather Davidson, whose partnership with UpLevel has become a living example of what right relationship can look like at scale. Carlo is a leadership development expert, executive coach, and former co-CEO of the Co-Active Training Institute, and Heather Davidson is an innovative learning and development leader and strategic problem solver with nearly two decades of experience across Google, Amazon, and GE. We’ll explore what it means to lead from self-acceptance and courageous conviction while remaining open enough to be shaped by others. We look at how co-creation, trust, and shared purpose become the foundation for effective leadership—and how presence, mindset, and nervous system regulation influence every interaction. As we close this season on right relationship, this conversation becomes both a reflection and a bridge. A reflection of what we’ve been exploring together and a bridge into what’s next. Listen now! In this episode, we’ll explore: What right relationship looks like in real leadership practiceSelf-acceptance, conviction, and adaptability in leadershipCo-creation as a driver of performance and cultureDesigning relationships within complex organizationsLeadership in the age of artificial intelligenceThe role of mindset, presence, and nervous system regulationNavigating power, hierarchy, and disagreementBuilding trust and alignment at scaleStewardship and thinking in generations, not just outcomes Disclaimer: The views Heather Davidson shares in this conversation are her own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Google or any other current or former employer. About Carlo: Carlo Bos is a leadership development expert, executive coach, and former Co-CEO of the Co-Active Training Institute, where he led during a pivotal period of transformation from 2018 to 2023. Over the past 20 years, he has worked with executives across industries as an assessments expert, program designer, and master facilitator, building and scaling leadership programs that have reached thousands.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boscompanyleadershipcoach/ About Heather: Heather Davidson is an innovative Learning and Development leader and strategic problem solver with nearly two decades of experience at Google, Amazon, and GE. She views leadership as the ultimate lever for business performance and specializes in translating complex strategy into behavioral change and measurable results.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-davidson-be-awesome/ www.uplevelproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompany https://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

    1 hr
  5. Debbie Levin on Authentic Leadership, Sustainability, and Right Relationship

    Mar 18

    Debbie Levin on Authentic Leadership, Sustainability, and Right Relationship

    Send us Fan Mail How do we connect to our purpose and bring people and entire industries into right relationship for good? This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we’re joined by Debbie Levin, CEO of the Environmental Media Association. Since taking over EMA in 2000, Debbie has helped transform the organization into a powerful force for change, harnessing the influence of media and entertainment to pioneer a high-impact model of environmental activism. In this conversation, we explore how Debbie authentically embodies the voice of sustainable living, using storytelling and cultural influence to move awareness into action, and ultimately into real solutions. We also reflect on how right relationship begins within ourselves, and how authenticity, presence, and community can help guide us through uncertain times. This is a conversation about purpose, stewardship, courage, and the power of living in alignment with who you truly are. In This Episode: How authenticity and genuine connection transform both business partnerships and personal relationshipsExplore how powerful bonds form when people come together around shared values and purposeGain insights on protecting your well-being in an era of media overload, misinformation, and constant global tensionHow confidence and self-trust grow over time, and why letting go of people-pleasing can unlock true leadershipFollow Debbie’s unexpected journey into the Environmental Media AssociationLearn how storytelling and celebrity influence can shift culture and bring sustainability into the mainstreamReflections on her Jewish heritage and the emotional complexity of navigating rising global tensionsReflections on heritage, resilience, and the responsibility to future generations About Debbie: Debbie Levin, CEO of EMA, has been singular in harnessing the power of the media and entertainment communities to pioneer a high-impact model of social activism since taking over the organization in 2000. Debbie has her pulse on the millennial generation and is known as the consummate connector within the global celebrity world, the corporate world, and the sustainability communities. She authentically embodies the iconic persona and voice, clearly embracing and educating the sustainable lifestyle. She utilizes storytelling and message development to drive awareness into action and solutions. Over her 26 years as CEO of EMA, she has expanded the organization to serve as a leading tool to connect industries, brands, influencers, and entrepreneurs in order to collaborate, advocate, and drive action, empowering individuals and the corporate world.  Website: https://www.green4ema.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-levin-656b892/ 🎉 The UpLevel Podcast was listed as one of the Top 10 Best Coaching Culture Podcasts!!! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/coaching_culture_podcasts 🎉 It was also ranked #4 among the top 50 Best Workplace Mental Health Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/workplace_mental_health_podcasts www.uplevelproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompany https://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

    47 min
  6. How to Build a Lasting Relationship: Lessons on Conflict, Communication, and Commitment from 50 Years Together with Cynthia & David Darst

    Mar 4

    How to Build a Lasting Relationship: Lessons on Conflict, Communication, and Commitment from 50 Years Together with Cynthia & David Darst

    Send us Fan Mail What does “right relationship” actually look like over nearly 50 years of partnership? This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a deeply human and unexpectedly playful conversation as we sit down with Master Certified Coaches Cynthia and David Darst, senior faculty with the Co-Active Training Institute and CRR Global and life partners, to explore how right relationship is more than just a destination… it’s a living, evolving practice. Cynthia also shares powerful insights from her book, Meet Your Inside Team, and explains how doing your internal work prevents you from projecting your fears and stories onto the people you love. This episode is full of laughter, lived wisdom, humility, and the kind of insight that only comes from decades of choosing each other again and again. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why right relationship doesn’t mean harmonyThe importance of learning how to “fight clean”The power of taking your own side without attacking the otherWhat it means to practice not knowing your partnerHow to recover when you miss each otherDesigning co-leadership consciouslyStaying in relationship even through the reality of deathAnd why you’re never holding the relationship alone About Team Darst: Cynthia Loy Darst, MCC, and David Darst, MCC, are Team Darst. With more than 50 years of combined coaching experience, Cynthia and David have traveled the world working with teams and training others in the skills that elevate coaching, leadership, and everyday life. Both are senior faculty members with The Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and with CRR Global (formerly The Center for Right Relationship). Cynthia’s book, Meet Your Inside Team, has significantly influenced how they each work with individuals. The concepts they teach through both CTI and CRR are deeply integrated into their client work—as well as into their own partnership. www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-loy-darst-teamdarst/ www.linkedin.com/in/david-darst-45149a309 🎉 The UpLevel Podcast was listed as one of the Top 10 Best Coaching Culture Podcasts!!! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/coaching_culture_podcasts 🎉 It was also ranked #4 among the top 50 Best Workplace Mental Health Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/workplace_mental_health_podcasts www.uplevelproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompany https://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

    54 min
  7. Why Human Transformation Drives Business Transformation with Jenna Paterson

    Feb 18

    Why Human Transformation Drives Business Transformation with Jenna Paterson

    Send us Fan Mail Every business transformation begins with human transformation. This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a powerful conversation as we welcome Jenna Paterson, Talent Development leader at Equinix, to explore what conscious leadership really looks like in practice, especially in an era defined by AI acceleration and rapid change. From a childhood shaped by bullying and resilience to leading groundbreaking leadership programs at Equinix, Jenna shares how her origin story became the foundation of her leadership philosophy. She takes us inside Ground Break, a transformational leadership experience built on the truth that systems change only when people change. If you care about building human-centered organizations, cultivating conscious leaders, and strengthening culture from the inside out, this episode is for you. In This Episode: Why right relationship starts with self-leadershipHow defining moments shape leadership identityWhy emotional intelligence remains essential in an AI-driven workplaceThe connection between nervous systems and organizational cultureThe paradox leaders must hold in complex timesWhy transformation efforts fail when they ignore the human systemThe powerful ROI of psychological safety and presenceThree essential questions every leader must ask themselvesAbout Jenna: Jenna is a dedicated Talent Development professional based in the UK, currently shaping leadership development  and cultural transformation at Equinix. With a rich background in learning and leadership development; spanning roles in digital infrastructure and luxury retail sectors, she brings both breadth and depth to her craft. As a certified emotional intelligence practitioner, strengths coach and experienced facilitator, Jenna blends evidence-based frameworks with an empathetic, human-centred approach. She’s passionate about crafting immersive learning experiences, and brings a thoughtful, systems-oriented approach to development. Her passion lies in cultivating inclusive, psychologically safe environments where people can grow, reflect, and develop conscious leadership.  Jenna believes leadership starts with self-leadership. By staying curious, practicing empathy, and showing up authentically, she builds meaningful relationships that create trust and unlock growth; for herself and those around her. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenna-elizabeth-paterson-assoc-cipd-b1a78a54 🎉 The UpLevel Podcast was listed as one of the Top 10 Best Coaching Culture Podcasts!!! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/coaching_culture_podcasts 🎉 It was also ranked #4 among the top 50 Best Workplace Mental Health Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/workplace_mental_health_podcasts www.uplevelproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompany https://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

    46 min
  8. How to Stay Human in an AI-Driven Workplace with Marshall Belcher

    Feb 4

    How to Stay Human in an AI-Driven Workplace with Marshall Belcher

    Send us Fan Mail What if the future of work depends less on technology and more on how much humanity we choose to preserve? This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome Marshall Belcher, Principal Strategist and AI Innovation Lead for Strategic Customer Engagement at a global tech company, for a thoughtful and timely conversation on leadership, right relationship, and artificial intelligence. Marshall works at the forefront of artificial intelligence, supporting executive strategy and CEO-level engagements across some of the most influential organizations in Silicon Valley. With more than 30 years of experience across companies like Cisco, AT&T, and Prudential, he brings rare depth at the intersection of technology, leadership, and relationship intelligence. But what makes this conversation especially powerful is Marshall’s commitment to service, care, and responsibility.  We’ll explore what it means to be in right relationship with technology as AI reshapes how we work, lead, and connect. Marshall shares why AI must be designed and implemented through intentional alliances, ethical frameworks, and human-centered systems that prioritize safety, dignity, and trust. As we continue our exploration of right relationship, Marshall reminds us that the question is not whether AI will shape our future but how intentionally and relationally we choose to shape AI. Together, we explore: AI as a tool to elevate human potential rather than replace itThe importance of training, governance, and culture when embedding AI into workplacesWhy relationship intelligence matters just as much as technical intelligenceLeadership approaches that preserve humanity in high-performance environmentsWhy right relationship requires putting service before metricsFriendship and genuine connection as strengths in leadershipThe risks of measuring success through individual performance aloneWhy AI must be approached with discernment, training, and humilityHow emotional intelligence and right relationships are essential for AI safety and alignmentWhat it means to design alliances with technology rather than emotional attachments*Disclaimer: What’s discussed in this episode are Marshall’s personal views and in no way represent Alphabet, Google. About Marshall: Marshall Belcher is a Principal Strategist and AI Innovation Lead for Strategic Customer Engagement at Google Cloud, where he drives executive AI strategy and supports CEO-level engagements for Alphabet’s largest customers in Silicon Valley. He designs and delivers strategy sessions, consultative workshops, speaking engagements, and advanced AI demonstrations inside Google Cloud’s flagship executive environment. He is a Wharton CTO Program graduate, holds a Master’s in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Full Sail University, and earned his B.S. in Microbiology & Cell Science from the University of Florida. Driven by a belief in AI’s power to elevate human potential, Marshall is a lifelong learner who loves to run, eat well, and explore the world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbelcher/ www.uplevelproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompany https://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

    39 min
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Conscious leaders create conscious cultures. The UpLevel Podcast is a transformational resource for leaders, coaches, and people managers who are ready to lead with greater presence, purpose, and humanity. With 85% of employees disengaged at work and mental health challenges costing organizations thousands per employee each year, the demand for emotionally intelligent, trauma-aware, and consciously coached leadership has never been more urgent. Each episode explores what it truly means to uplevel within ourselves, our organizations, and the systems we move through. Themes include emotional embodiment, grief, right relationship coaching culture, and the ROI of investing in human well-being. Named one of the web’s Top 10 Coaching Culture Podcasts and a Top 50 Best Workplace Mental Health Podcast by Feedspot, the show is a core part of UpLevel’s mission to build a more conscious, compassionate, and humane world by making deep, healing, and actionable conversations accessible to all. Hosted by Christie Mann, certified coach, author, and co-founder of UpLevel, the podcast invites you not just to do better, but to be better.

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  • Creator
    Christie Mann & Rachel Baldi
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The UpLevel Podcast
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