In this episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger speaks with leadership trainer Larisa Traga about the principles of Motivational Interviewing and its application in leadership. They discuss the importance of empathy, accountability, and effective communication in fostering a positive work environment. Larisa shares insights on addressing team burnout, navigating resistance, and the journey that led her to focus on improving leadership practices. The conversation emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence in leadership and the transformative power of motivational interviewing in overcoming challenges.

Larisa is a dynamic and multi-faceted trainer from Santa Barbara, California with a background in clinical mental health, education, and organizational development. She primarily trains therapists, peers, paraprofessionals, and first responders in Motivational Interviewing (MI), EMDR, and crisis intervention. Her work has recently expanded into leadership training, especially in nonprofit and public-sector settings. She brings a blend of clinical insight, emotional intelligence frameworks, and a servant leadership philosophy. She teaches at a local college and is on the board of Motivational Interviewing in Leadership and Organizations, where she helps promote MI as a leadership tool—not just a clinical one.

Website: https://www.empowertct.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_tct/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-t-861a0914/

And if you'd like to add a new communication tool to your toolkit and find out more about Alan Krieger and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles model, go to: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com or connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alankrieger

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For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

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#LeadLearnConnect #AlanKrieger #LeadershipPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningCulture #AuthenticLeadership #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipGrowth #BusinessLeadership #PeopleFirst #ContinuousLearning #ExecutiveMindset #LeadershipJourney #NetworkingForLeaders #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TeamDevelopment #OrganizationalSuccess #HumanConnection #LeadWithEmpathy #GrowthMindset Lead. Learn. Connect. with Alan Krieger is a podcast built for leaders who are passionate about growth—not just in business, but in how they connect with others. Through thoughtful interviews and solo insights, Alan explores leadership development, learning mindsets, and the power of authentic relationships. This podcast is for professionals ready to reflect, evolve, and lead with intention in a world that’s constantly changing.

In this episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger speaks with master coach Alexis Tuccio about her journey into coaching, the philosophy behind her coaching academy, and the importance of emotional integration in coaching. They discuss the differences between systemic and holistic coaching, strategies for engaging task-oriented clients, and the challenges faced by new coaches, including imposter syndrome. Alexis shares insights on the transformative learning process in coaching and the pathways to certification, emphasizing the importance of a solid foundation in coaching skills.

Allexis Tuccio, MCC | ACTC | EMCC is Director of Corporate Affairs at Goal Imagery® Coaching Academy, an ICF Credentialing Assessor – International Coaching Federation, and a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with a mission to raise the bar for coaching worldwide. As a globally respected leadership and team coach, she brings over a decade of experience empowering executive leaders, credential-seeking coaches, and Fortune 500 teams. Her signature blend of rigor, imagination, and emotional depth positions her at the forefront of a coaching revolution.

As a faculty member and mentor, Allexis helps coaches go beyond checklists—championing a methodology where imagination and emotion are essential, not optional. Allexis is also a viral thought leader known for sparking bold, industry-shifting conversations on LinkedIn, where she calls out coaching fluff and demands higher standards—with wit, warmth, and the occasional mic drop.

To contact Allexis or find out more about her coaching academy:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/allexistuccio

www.goalimagery.com

If you'd like to add a new communication tool to your toolkit and find out more about Alan Krieger and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles model, go to:

https://teamcommunicationstyles.com

or connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alankrieger
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I hope you enjoy this episode!
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– Alan and the Lead. Learn. Connect. podcast team

For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

Listen to Lead. Learn. Connect. on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08bMp67WPTaTfztxnePoK1
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-learn-connect/id1818307028
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18ad74c0-6448-426a-909a-8b0519361d89

#LeadLearnConnect #AlanKrieger #LeadershipPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningCulture #AuthenticLeadership #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipGrowth #BusinessLeadership #PeopleFirst #ContinuousLearning #ExecutiveMindset #LeadershipJourney #NetworkingForLeaders #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TeamDevelopment #OrganizationalSuccess #HumanConnection #LeadWithEmpathy #GrowthMindset Lead. Learn. Connect. with Alan Krieger is a podcast built for leaders who are passionate about growth—not just in business, but in how they connect with others. Through thoughtful interviews and solo insights, Alan explores leadership development, learning mindsets, and the power of authentic relationships. This podcast is for professionals ready to reflect, evolve, and lead with intention in a world that’s constantly changing.

In this episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger speaks with Dean Griess about Dean's experiences at the ATD National Conference, his journey to becoming an author, the importance of building confidence and presence in presentations, and what a duck butt has to do with public speaking?? Dean shares tips for speakers and facilitators and insights on engaging different audiences, particularly challenging ones like salespeople and engineers. He also reflects on transformative moments he has witnessed in his training career. Dean has a passion for creating remarkable experiences and helping others achieve their highest potential. Known for his ability to authentically connect with his audiences with his charismatic stories and presence, he strives to make every moment count. The primary focus of Dean’s professional experience has been as a facilitator and presenter. He has delivered over 10,000 session hours and has trained/coached over 1,000 presenters and facilitators throughout his career. The energy he brings in his sessions creates a unique and growth-oriented environment. Topics he covers include leadership development, coaching, trainer certifications, change management, virtual presence, presentation skills, storytelling, new hire orientations, and transition planning.

He is the author of Don’t Show Your Duck Butt. For more about Dean:
Public Speaking Coach - Dean Griess LLC
About the Book - Dean Griess LLC - Public Speaking Book

For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

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