Best Lia Garvin Podcasts (2025)

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3 Keys to Manage Contractors Without the Headache 16:44

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Your freelancer blew the deadline—now what? Learn how to manage freelancers the right way. Subscribe for more leadership tips! What You’ll Learn: Why fractional talent often fails to meet expectations—and how to fix it 3 proven freelancer management tips that actually work How to set expectations and onboard freelancers effectively What to do when …

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The Legal Wake-Up Call Every Founder Needs: Danielle Stead Blanton on Protecting What You’re Building 58:32

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! Today’s guest is Danielle Stead-Blanton, attorney, business strategist, and founder of DSB, a modern legal and consulting firm for creatives, wellness professionals, and female founders. Danielle’s no-fluff approach helps entrepreneurs build protected, scalable businesses without the intimidation of tradition…

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Do Your Team Members Even Care Anymore? 14:47

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In this episode of the New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin tackles the growing frustration managers face—disengaged teams, missed deadlines, and a lack of accountability. Discover how to shift from confirmation bias to clarity, set powerful expectations, and blend AI with your leadership skills to reignite ownership. Learn how to integrate AI into peo…

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Your Team’s Obsessed With AI—Here’s What Smart Managers Do Differently 13:48

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AI tools can help—but what happens when your team leans on them too much? Discover how new managers can regain control, set clear expectations, and lead with purpose in an AI-driven workplace. Subscribe now for real-world leadership tools! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to manage AI usage in the workplace with intention Signs your team may …

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314: The Real Power Behind Your Content 11:17

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Struggling to find time to write content that connects? Melissa’s been there - outsourcing her copy and losing her voice in the process. In this episode, she shares why writing your own content matters. Shell coach you on how to make it work by time-blocking creative days, batch writing, and building cozy rituals that spark flow. If you’re swamped,…

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Inside Active Burnout Recovery with Ex-Corporate Lawyer Kay Costa 53:19

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kay Costa, former attorney, first-gen professional, and the creator behind In Lieu of Laundry, where she documents her real-time recovery from corporate burnout. After five years of practicing law and realizing her career was no longer aligned with her values or well-be…

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AI Isn’t the Solution Unless You Know the Problem First 13:40

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Too many leaders are jumping into AI hoping it’ll fix their workflows—but without clarity on what needs fixing, it might just make things worse. What You’ll Learn: How to identify the real problems AI should solve in your team. The biggest AI misuse traps managers fall into. A decision-making framework for evaluating automation tools. When AI helps…

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313: Visibility Is A Numbers Game 10:14

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Ever wondered why some of your posts blow up and others get zero traction? In this quick episode, Melissa shares how to use your content data to guide your strategy. She shares how meeting your audience where they’re at makes your content hit harder and why it’s only as good as the number of people who actually see it. Tune and discover how to grow…

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Colin Rocker Gets Real: The Career Creator You Wish You Had at 22 51:34

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week, I’m joined by Colin Rocker, executive coach, keynote speaker, and the founder of For The First, a vibrant community built to support ambitious, first-generation professionals. Colin’s journey from corporate consulting to creating a multi-platform brand is filled with intentional pivots, candid less…

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Are Managers the Easiest Role to Automate? Think Again 13:37

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In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin takes on a bold claim made by Sergey Brin — that managers are the easiest roles to automate. Drawing from her experience at tech giants like Google, Apple, and Microsoft, Lia argues that great managers are far from obsolete — they're essential. Learn why leadership, empathy, and cross-function…

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312: The Organic Strategy Behind A Successful Launch 11:53

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Selling is a whole lot easier when you’re the go-to expert that people trust. In this podcast short, Melissa breaks down her five-week organic marketing game plan to promote your services/programs without seeming too pushy. It’s all about scroll-stopping posts, standout storytelling, and bold thought leadership. You’ll find out how to shift from gi…

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How To Move Forward Confidently After a Layoff with Top Agency Executive Recruiter Meghan Houle 51:24

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week I’m joined by Meghan Houle, executive recruiter, career coach, and talent strategist with over two decades of experience helping professionals navigate job loss, career pivots, and bold new beginnings. In this episode, Meghan shares her powerful roadmap for bouncing back after a layoff with clarity …

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How to Build a Culture of Accountability Without Micromanaging 16:49

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Missed deadlines, unclear expectations, and endless meetings? These aren’t random problems—they’re symptoms of a deeper issue: lack of accountability. In this episode, discover how to fix that. Subscribe now! In this powerful episode, Lia Garvin breaks down what accountability really means (spoiler: it’s not blame or punishment) and how to create a…

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311: Scaling to Five Figure Days with Smart Systems and Strategic Offer Flows 1:08:10

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If 5-figure days and recurring income sound like a dream, this episode pulls back the curtain on how to make them your reality. Melissa Henault shares the hard-earned lessons and strategic shifts that helped her generate over $1 million in revenue in just 90 days. From mastering customer lifetime value and building a seamless ascension ladder, to o…

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Navigating Leadership Grey Areas with Lia Garvin: How to Turn Struggling Managers into Effective Team Leaders 50:41

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week, I’m joined by Lia Garvin, team operations expert, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of The New Manager Playbook. With leadership experience at Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America, Lia has seen it all when it comes to management pitfalls and she’s here to make the hardest parts of leade…

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Still Drowning in Meetings? Here’s How Smart Managers Reclaim Their Time 18:28

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Still Drowning in Meetings? Here’s How Smart Managers Reclaim Their Time Feeling overwhelmed? Here's how managers can reclaim 5+ hours every week. Subscribe now! In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin tackles a challenge every leader faces: not having enough time. If you're a manager drowning in meetings, tasks, and pressure from a…

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310: How to Simplify Your Content 12:57

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Are you torn between all your passions and platforms? Melissa will help you cut through the noise and get clear on how to share your message without overthinking every post. From newsletters to personal branding, she makes content simple—and proves imperfect action wins every time. If you're juggling a team, a business, and a big message, this one’…

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The Language of Leadership: Bridging the Gap Between What Leaders Say & Employees Hear with Alejandra Ramirez Wells 49:02

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week, I'm joined by Alejandra Ramirez Wells, internal communication strategist, facilitator, and founder of Ready Cultures. With over two decades of experience, including 15 years in Big Laws, Alejandra helps companies close the gap between what leaders say and what employees actually hear. In this episo…

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The #1 Reason Teams Get Burned Out — That No One Talks About 13:22

2M ago13:22

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Is constant change in your team leaving everyone confused, frustrated, or burned out? In this Ask Me Anything episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin dives into the hidden reason so many teams lose steam: unclear expectations in constantly shifting roles. Responding to a powerful question from Stephanie, a rapidly scaling business owner, Li…

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309: Master the Art of Online Selling with Jillian Murphy 44:44

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If you don’t have sales - you don’t have a business. Today, Melissa’s chatting with Jillian Murphy—a sales coach and consultant who’s all about helping experts and clinicians crush it online with standout messaging, smart networking, and messy action that gets results. Jillian gets real about the not-so-glam side of business and why delegation is e…

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How to Stay Sane When Work Isn’t: Dr. Morray on Navigating Dysfunction, Stress, and Difficult People 55:49

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Dr. Elisabeth Morray, a licensed psychologist and the VP of Clinical at Alma, a platform supporting nearly 24,000 private practice clinicians nationwide. With expertise in evidence-based therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Morray is dedicated to bridging ment…

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How to Lead Through Uncertainty Without Losing Your Team 15:30

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Stressed about layoffs, burnout, or quiet quitting? Learn how to lead with clarity when everything feels chaotic. Subscribe for weekly manager tips! In this episode of the New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin tackles one of today’s most pressing leadership challenges: navigating uncertainty without burning out—or losing your best people. From AI disrup…

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308: Leading with Impact to Help Your Team Succeed with Lia Garvin 48:40

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You can’t scale chaos. Building the right team is how to turn big ideas into real results. Melissa’s joined by Lia Garvin—TEDx speaker, bestselling author, management consultant and former leader at Google, Microsoft, and Apple. They’ll chat about Lia’s shift from tech giant to team whisperer, fixing messy dynamics, and building a biz while still i…

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The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance with Zach Mercurio 56:17

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Zach Mercurio, a researcher, speaker and author of The Invisible Leader and The Power of Mattering. Through his work with global brands like the US Army, Delta Airlines, and the National Park Service, Zach shares how purposeful leadership creates cultures where people truly feel see…

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The Secret to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Leader 11:59

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Every new manager faces it—that creeping feeling of "Am I really cut out for this?" If you've recently stepped into a leadership role or have ever doubted your capabilities as a manager, this episode is for you. In this empowering edition of The New Manager Playbook, host and leadership coach Lia Garvin tackles imposter syndrome head-on and offers …

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307: How To Sharpen Your Content Messaging 13:00

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Having trouble creating a clear and convincing message to attract clients? Melissa spills the secrets to jazzing up your LinkedIn profile by highlighting desired results with the power of storytelling and video. In this hot seat she’ll encourage you to interact with your ideal clients before posting to get the algorithm working in your favor. Liste…

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From Invisible to Influential: How Sophie Hirst, Workbaby CEO, Is Rewriting Early Career Rules 1:07:02

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Sophie Hirst, career coach, viral TikTok creator, and founder of Workbaby. From magician’s assistant to Google exec, Sophie has done it all, and now she’s helping Gen Z navigate work with clarity, confidence, and influence. In this episode, we dig into how to communicate like a lead…

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Stop Sugarcoating: How Real Leaders Give Feedback That Actually Works 17:26

2M ago17:26

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In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, leadership expert Lia Garvin tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in the workplace: giving feedback that actually helps your team grow—even if it makes them uncomfortable. Many new (and experienced) managers avoid feedback because they fear how it will be received. But here's the truth: growth do…

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306: Navigating The Peaks And Valleys Of Your Business 45:14

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Let’s face it - nothing worth it comes easy. In this empowering episode of Burnout To All Out, Melissa reveals how she walked away from the "wrong mountain" and built a $4 million-a-year business using LinkedIn. Melissa pulls back the curtains on her go-to mindset trick—“thinking in spirals”. She’ll have you looking at growth, setbacks, and resista…

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What Are You Worth? Breaking the Silence on Pay Transparency with Hannah Williams 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! If you've ever been told it's “rude” to talk about money, or worried that asking about salary might tank your chances, this episode is your reminder that transparency is a tool for equity, not conflict. We're joined by Hannah Williams, creator of the viral movement Salary Transparency Street. What began as on…

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Stop Waking Up at 3AM Worried About Your Team—Do This Instead 14:39

3M ago14:39

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Ever wake up at 3AM worrying if your team is on track? You're not alone—and better yet, you don't have to live like that anymore. In this game-changing episode of the New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin introduces the ultimate management hack: the Snippets Template—a simple but powerful weekly update system designed to give you total clarity without m…

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305: Lessons and Blessings 52:51

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True business success is built from within. In this episode, Melissa pulls back the curtains on her Elevate360 mastermind retreat—where business strategy meets deep inner work. With a focus on business growth, personal transformation, and meaningful connections, she unpacks the power of shadow work and how hidden blocks can hold entrepreneurs back.…

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The Grey Areas of Parental Leave: Allison Whalen on Navigating Career Uncertainty Before, During & After Leave 55:31

3M ago55:31

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! This week, we’re diving deep into the often-overlooked transition back to work after parental leave—and what employers are missing when it comes to retention, career progression, and leadership accountability. We’re joined by Allison Whalen, co-founder and CEO of Parentaly, a platform reshaping how companies …

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This ONE Mistake Is Costing Your Team Thousands Every Week 11:18

3M ago11:18

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When budgets tighten, what’s the first thing to go? Training, coaching, and team support. But as leadership expert Lia Garvin reveals in this episode of The New Manager Playbook, that’s one of the most expensive mistakes a business can make. Lia breaks down the true cost of inaction—from poor delegation and team inefficiencies to low morale, preven…

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304: Practical Advice That Will Accelerate Your Business 17:23

3M ago17:23

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Entrepreneurship as a constant journey - not a one-time gig. This episode features 3 hotseats at once! Melissa dishes out her best tips on boosting visibility with connected connections, using storytelling to build your brand, how branded swag sparks conversations, and ways to supercharge your engagement. Looking for quick and actionable tips to ma…

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Jillian Richardson on Making LinkedIn Weird: Thought Leadership Without the Cringe 50:31

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Welcome back to The Grey Areas Podcast! If you’ve ever felt like you have nothing to say on Linkedin or worse, that you’ll get fired for saying the wrong thing, this episode is your permission slip to show up anyway (and make it weird). We’re joined by the endlessly brilliant and hilarious Jillian Richardson, a ghostwriter, writing coach, and the m…

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You Got Promoted—How to Manage Former Peers Without Losing Control 13:52

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Feeling awkward or unsure about managing friends or former teammates? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out the hard way. In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin breaks down one of the toughest leadership transitions—going from peer to boss—and shares real stories, hard lessons, and actionable strategies to help you l…

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303: How To Turn Silent Followers Into Engaged Clients 11:38

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Understanding your audience is how you build trust. In this podcast short, Melissa provides her wise advice on how to grow your network when your audience is a little shy about airing their struggles in public. By using direct calls to action and bold messaging, you'll make them feel seen, heard, and inspired to reach out for support. Tune in for t…

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B2B Marketing is Mid: Creative Hot Takes & Insights with Bridget Poetker 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Welcome back to the Grey Areas podcast! Today’s episode is all about building a creative career that actually feels good, and what it takes to run a values-first business in a world obsessed with hustle. Our guest is Bridget Poetker, a brand strategist, copywriter, and the co-founder of Creative Little Planet, a content collective helping brands fi…

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How to Keep Your Best Team Members During Uncertain Times 11:49

3M ago11:49

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Are you constantly losing top talent and left wondering why? You're not alone—but you can prevent it. In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin uncovers the hard truth about preventable employee turnover and shows managers exactly how to stop being blindsided when team members quit. With research-backed insights and real-world strateg…

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302: The Power of Getting in the Room 36:31

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You’re just one connection away from a business breakthrough - whether that’s a killer collab, an untapped opportunity or the perfect CFO. Today, Melissa shares why live events and networking are total power moves - especially if you’re working from home. She talks about how attending live events and masterminds took her business to the next level.…

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Leadership Without the Politics: Ashley Rudolph on Confidence, Influence & Emotional Intelligence 58:38

3M ago58:38

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Welcome back to the Grey Areas podcast! Today’s episode is all about navigating the messy middle, that murky space where leadership, influence, and emotional intelligence collide. Our guest is Ashley Rudolph, an executive coach, former tech VP, and the founder of a leadership coaching practice that empowers high achievers to rise fast without losin…

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You Got Promoted… Now What? The Truth About Leading for the First Time 11:30

4M ago11:30

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Think becoming a manager is just doing your old job—with people? Think again. In the very first episode of The New Manager Playbook, author and leadership coach Lia Garvin breaks down the biggest misconception new managers face: believing it’s the same job with extra meetings. Spoiler alert—it’s not. Whether you were just promoted, leading peers fo…

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Still Doing Everything Yourself? Here’s the Real Reason You Can’t Let Go 13:16

4M ago13:16

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Think your team isn’t ready or you just don’t have time to delegate? Think again. In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, leadership coach and author Lia Garvin reveals the surprising truth behind why delegation is so hard—and spoiler: it’s not a workload problem, it’s a trust issue. If you're a new or overwhelmed manager feeling like you have…

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301: Attract Your Perfect Client With The Right Messaging 13:15

4M ago13:15

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Can you put your finger on what’s keeping your ideal client up at night? In this quick coaching session, Melissa explains how successfully marketing to high-level entrepreneurs comes down to making an impact with your messaging. By speaking their language and addressing their problems, you showcase your value. She’ll also talk about how to interact…

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Bridging Generations: Navigating Gen Z, the Creator Economy, and Community Building with Lauren Vilips 35:53

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Welcome back to the Grey Areas podcast! Today, we’re diving into the intersection of brand building, creator partnerships, and how Gen Z is reshaping the future of marketing. Our guest is Lauren Vilips, a powerhouse community builder and strategist who knows exactly how to connect brands and creators in meaningful, scalable ways. As the creator acq…

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171: The RIGHT WAY to use AI as a leader to get out of the weeds 17:37

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"ChatGPT gave me the PERFECT step-by step plan to fix my team! I'll be out of the weeds by tomorrow!" We've said it, we've hoped for it, we've wanted it to be true. And... without these critical human steps, this approach is destined to fail. In this episode, I share the tale of an agency leader who thought AI would instantly solve his team managem…

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300: How To Make An Impact With Your Messaging 11:49

4M ago11:49

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It's not just about your product or service—it's about how your offers make someone’s life better. Melissa’s spot-on advice in today’s podcast is all about tapping into your customer’s mindset to show them the true value you bring to the table. Understanding what your audience needs is the fastest way to convince them you're the best person to solv…

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Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge with Melody Wilding 45:08

4M ago45:08

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Welcome back to the Grey Areas podcast! This week, we’re joined by Melody Wilding, a human behaviour professor, award-winning executive career coach, and the author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge. Recognized as one of Insider’s most innovative career coaches, Melody blends psychology, neuroscience, and profession…

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170: Why thinking you HAVE to micromanage is keeping you stuck 12:18

4M ago12:18

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"But if I don't micromanage, nothing gets done correctly!" Yeah, no.... we've got to leave that myth in the past right now, because the truth is, it's only keeping you stuck and your team feeling disempowered. In this episode, I talk about why micromanagement is NEVER the answer (even when it feels like your only option). Learn the two powerful alt…