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Start with the person, not the playbook. That simple shift runs through Beki’s journey from HR leader managing mergers and reorganizations to a coach who helps thoughtful, questioning leaders turn inner clarity into outer results. Across two candid radio conversations with hosts Jim Masters and Doug Llewellyn, we unpack why boundaries attract respect, how authenticity doesn’t require oversharing, and what it takes to move from performance to practice as a leader.
We share honest lessons from the HR front lines—how fear breeds sabotage and perfectionism—and the low-cost remedies that actually work: kindness, curiosity, and consistent expectations. Beki explains her pivot from advisory HR to true coaching through formal iPEC training, trading “agree with me” guidance for client-led discovery. You’ll hear how introverted skeptics, often quiet in meetings and late to commit, become decisive when their skepticism is treated as due diligence and their energy needs are respected. Doubt, it turns out, can be a superpower when it’s channeled into better questions and clearer decisions.
If you’re navigating a leap—manager to director, VP to executive—or simply tired of advice that tells you to be someone else, you’ll find practical ways to build resilience, communicate with precision, and design systems that fit your temperament. We talk timelines for change, the messy middle where new habits wobble, and success stories where stepping back from the weeds unlocked team accountability. We also introduce Short Story Long, Beki’s weekly podcast pairing vivid leadership stories with bite-size skill builders you can apply right away.
Listen for tools you can use today: define success behaviors, spot the patterns that block momentum, and craft communication that respects both your voice and your team’s needs. Subscribe, share with a colleague who leads quietly but powerfully, and leave a review to tell us what boundary you’re setting this week.

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Short Story Long is produced by Crowned Culture Media LLC