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  • Why Conflict Makes People Behave Badly w Lola Greshfeld and Polina Marian

    Why Conflict Makes People Behave Badly w Lola Greshfeld and Polina Marian
    2025/06/17
    Why do even the most capable professionals sometimes lose their cool in conflict? In this episode of OwlCast, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft sit down with Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina Marian of EMC Leaders to explore the hidden dynamics that drive miscommunication, tension, and emotional fallout at work.

    You’ll hear surprising insights about the emotional patterns that shape how we show up under stress, and why “bad behavior” is often a signal of something deeper. Together, we unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface—and what leaders and teams can do to reconnect and move forward.

    If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why people act the way they do in conflict, or how to handle emotionally charged moments with more skill and compassion, this conversation is for you.
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    45 分
  • Why Feedback Fails And What to Do Instead

    Why Feedback Fails And What to Do Instead
    2025/06/10
    Giving feedback can feel risky, and getting it can feel worse. In this episode, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft unpack why most feedback misses the mark and how to change that. They introduce the SCRIPT model (Situation, Conduct, Result, Impact, Plan, Thanks) as a powerful framework for delivering feedback that’s clear, actionable, and relationship-strengthening. You’ll learn the difference between personality-based and behavior-based feedback, when to use questions instead of statements, and how to tailor your approach to different situations. Plus, they explore what to do when receiving feedback, especially when it’s poorly delivered, and how to turn even the worst feedback into fuel for growth. Whether you’re a leader, coach, or just someone who wants to get better at communicating clearly and compassionately, this episode will leave you with tools you can use right away.
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    57 分
  • Emotional Maturity Authentic Connection with Self and Others

    Emotional Maturity Authentic Connection with Self and Others
    2025/06/03
    What happens when emotional maturity is missing at work? Promotions stall, team dynamics break down, and self-doubt takes over. In this candid episode, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft explore the often invisible—but absolutely essential—skill of emotional maturity. They walk through the four levels of development, from identifying your own emotional state, to holding space for others, to leading people through emotional shifts with grace. Along the way, they share stories, tools (like the feelings wheel), and mindset shifts to help you increase self-awareness, manage emotions without suppression, and become a more grounded, connected leader. Whether you’ve been labeled “too emotional,” feel overwhelmed by others’ feelings, or want to grow your leadership presence, this episode offers a practical and compassionate path forward.
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    49 分
  • Authentic connection - Know yourself grow yourself show yourself with Tanya Spencer

    Authentic connection - Know yourself grow yourself show yourself with Tanya Spencer
    2025/05/27
    What does it truly mean to lead with authenticity? In this episode, David and Alexandria are joined by Tanya Spencer, former Chief Diversity Officer at GE and now a powerful executive coach helping leaders bring their full selves to work. With over 30 years of experience, Tanya shares her personal leadership journey—from a five-year-old mischief-maker to a C-suite trailblazer—and the lessons she’s learned about showing up as your whole self. Together, they explore:
    • Why authentic connection fuels trust, performance, and psychological safety
    • How knowing yourself and growing yourself builds the courage to show yourself
    • Navigating identity, emotion, and responsibility in leadership
    • What to do when fear of “doing it wrong” keeps you stuck
    • How empathy, feedback, and curiosity help bridge difference
    This episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and real talk about what it takes to lead with both power and vulnerability. Whether you’re early in your career or deep in executive leadership, Tanya’s insights will help you connect more deeply—with yourself and with others. Resources Mentioned:
    • VIA Character Strengths
    • StrengthsFinder / High5 Test
    • Respect Coaching Styles Assessment at OwlHub.com

    Want to connect with Tanya?
    Visit tanyaespencer.com or find her on LinkedIn @Tanya E. Spencer.
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    54 分
  • Transformer Style Coaching – Helping People Fulfill Their Potential

    Transformer Style Coaching – Helping People Fulfill Their Potential
    2025/05/20
    What does it take to spark deep, lasting transformation in someone’s life or leadership? In this final episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David dive into the Transformer Coaching Style, which focuses on helping others shift from limitation to possibility—and step fully into who they’re capable of becoming.

    This episode explores:
    🌱 The difference between change and transformation
    🌀 How to challenge someone’s internal narrative with care and precision
    ✨ The power of belief in unlocking human potential
    🔥 Practical ways to coach for identity-level breakthroughs, not just surface-level fixes

    Whether you're coaching leaders, teams, or individuals, the Transformer style is about creating space for radical clarity, purpose, and growth. It’s not about pushing—it’s about holding the vision until they can hold it themselves.

    💡 Listen in and discover how to become a catalyst for transformation—not just a guide for improvement.

    Thanks for joining us on the full RESPECT Coaching Styles™ journey. If this series has sparked something in you, don’t forget to subscribe, share, and explore how you can bring these styles more intentionally into your work.
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    57 分
  • Confidant Style Coaching - Leading with Empathy and Connection

    Confidant Style Coaching - Leading with Empathy and Connection
    2025/05/13
    What happens when people feel seen, safe, and supported? They open up—and that’s where real transformation begins. In this sixth episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David explore the Confidant Coaching Style, which centers on empathy, deep listening, and emotional presence. This style isn’t about fixing—it’s about being with someone in a meaningful way that builds trust and allows growth to unfold naturally.

    In this episode, you'll learn:
    💬 How to hold space that invites vulnerability and truth
    🧠 The neuroscience behind feeling heard—and why it matters for progress
    🤝 Strategies for connecting without over-identifying or taking on others' emotions
    🌿 When to slow down, reflect, and let insight emerge

    If you’ve ever struggled with how to support someone through uncertainty, grief, or tough transitions, the Confidant style gives you the tools to lead with heart while still moving forward.

    ❤️‍🔥 Tune in to strengthen your capacity to connect—and help others feel like they’re not alone in the journey
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    44 分
  • Explorer Style Coaching - Expanding your perspective and creativity

    Explorer Style Coaching - Expanding your perspective and creativity
    2025/05/06
    What if the answer isn’t “try harder,” but “look differently”? In this fifth episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, David and Alexandria unpack the Explorer Coaching Style—a powerful approach for unlocking fresh perspectives, surfacing hidden options, and sparking creative breakthroughs. Whether your client, direct report, or even a teammate feels stuck, boxed in, or unsure of their next move, Explorer coaching helps widen the lens and reignite possibility.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    🧭 How to use curiosity and imagination as coaching tools
    🎨 Prompts and questions to help others uncover what they didn’t know they were looking for
    🌌 The difference between helping someone solve a problem and helping them re-see it
    💡 How to use metaphors, brainstorming, and non-linear thinking without losing focus

    If you want to help people shift from “there’s only one way” to “I never thought of that,” Explorer coaching might be your next favorite skill.

    🔍 Tune in and learn how to guide others into new mental territory—without getting lost in the weeds.
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    26 分
  • Provocateur Style Coaching – Speaking the Unspeakable

    Provocateur Style Coaching – Speaking the Unspeakable
    2025/04/29
    Some truths are hard to say—and even harder to hear. But real growth often begins with the uncomfortable. In this fourth episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David dive into the Provocateur Coaching Style, where the goal isn't to shock, but to challenge assumptions, disrupt stuck thinking, and create space for breakthroughs.

    Inside the episode:
    🔥 Why discomfort isn’t the enemy—it’s a catalyst
    👀 How to name what’s not being said (and why it matters)
    🎯 When to push, when to pause, and how to stay compassionate while being bold
    🗣️ Scripts and questions to help you speak the unspeakable without breaking trust

    If you’ve ever hesitated to say the thing that needs to be said, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to challenge with care and precision.

    🎧 Listen in to explore how the Provocateur style can spark insight, reveal blind spots, and move coaching conversations from surface-level to transformational.
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    32 分