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  • 53. The Seven Coaching Styles Every Leader Needs - A Conversation with OwlHub's David and Alexandria
    2025/07/10

    What if your leadership challenges are hidden in the coaching styles you don’t use? In this engaging and insightful episode, we’re joined by David and Alexandria from OwlHub to explore their groundbreaking Respect Coaching Styles framework—a powerful tool that helps leaders and teams unlock human connection, improve communication, and drive performance.

    We talk about how the seven coaching styles (Rallyer, Educator, Strategist, Provocateur, Explorer, Confidant, and Transformer) shape our conversations and relationships at work. Learn how understanding these styles can help leaders move from default behaviors to intentional choices that build emotional safety and engagement.

    We also dive into:

    • Why self-awareness isn’t enough without relationship awareness
    • How behavior change leads to long-lasting culture change
    • The surprising connection between attachment theory and coaching effectiveness
    • What it really means to “coach toward” a teammate, not away from them

    Whether you're a manager, team member, or coach, this episode offers practical wisdom, humor, and heartfelt connection.

    🔗 Visit owlhub.com to take the free coaching style quiz.

    You can connect with David Morelli on LinkedIn

    The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

    Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

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    Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

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    LinkedIn: Polina Marian
    Instagram: @livewithfivekids

    Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

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    41 分
  • 52. Slice It Thinner & Catch the Bullet - Two Techniques to Create a Bonding Moment
    2025/07/07

    In this powerful episode, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina Marian introduce two transformative techniques—“Slice It Thinner” and “Catch the Bullet”—designed to help leaders and teams foster emotional safety and connection in the workplace.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why people often shut down or react in conflict—and how to slow things down and make room for vulnerability.
    • How “slicing it thinner” helps transform emotionally impossible conversations into small, doable moments of connection.
    • What it means to “catch the bullet” when defensiveness or reactivity shows up—and how to respond with empathy instead of escalation.
    • How these techniques support bonding conversations that lead to trust, repair, and emotional safety on your team.

    With engaging stories—from a corporate executive to a waterfall adventure with kids—this episode will leave you with actionable insights to help your team shift from reacting to responding, from conflict to connection.

    ✨ Whether you’re a leader, HR professional, coach, or team member, this conversation offers a fresh, emotionally focused lens to elevate how you lead and relate.

    The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

    Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

    CONNECT:
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    Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

    LinkedIn: Dr. Lola Gershfeld
    Instagram: @drlolaemc

    Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

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    22 分
  • 51. The Shift From Team Player to People Leader
    2025/06/28

    Making the leap from doing the work to leading the people—it’s one of the toughest transitions in any career.

    In this eye-opening episode of The Leader in You, Polina and Dr. Lola talk with Matt Gjersten, founder of Better Everyday Studios, about what really happens when high performers step into management. Together, they explore the emotional hurdles new leaders face, like delegation, feeling valued, and navigating team dynamics.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why being great at your job doesn’t mean you’re ready to lead others
    • How fear and expectations derail delegation and trust
    • What simple emotional tools help managers create a safe, connected team
    • How small moments of care can transform team culture

    Whether you're stepping into leadership or guiding someone who is, this conversation is full of “aha” moments and practical wisdom.

    Connect with Matt Gjersten on LinkedIn or visit his website, Better Everyday Studios.

    The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

    Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

    CONNECT:
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    Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

    LinkedIn: Dr. Lola Gershfeld
    Instagram: @drlolaemc

    Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

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    45 分
  • 50. We Resolved the Conflict Between Elon Musk and President Trump
    2025/06/16

    In this powerful episode of The Leader in You, we unpack the explosive conflict between Elon Musk and President Trump—and more importantly, what it reveals about leadership, emotions, and disconnection at the highest levels.

    Join Dr. Lola and Polina as they take you behind the scenes of what seemed like a political feud, using the Emotional Connection (EmC) process to explore the emotional undercurrents behind this very public fallout. This episode isn't just about two high-profile leaders—it's about how anyone can get stuck in negative cycles, and how to reconnect.

    We talk about:

    • What caused the rupture between Trump and Musk
    • Why emotional safety and connection matter in leadership
    • How to turn conflict into closeness—yes, even at the presidential level

    💡 Whether you're leading a team or navigating workplace tension, this episode shows how emotional disconnection—not incompetence—is often at the root of conflict. And more importantly, how to repair it.

    🎯 Plus, we share a special invitation to our FREE webinar on navigating difficult conversations, coming up!

    🎟 Register for our FREE webinar: Navigating Difficult Conversations
    🗓 June 24 | 12 PM PT
    👉 Register here
    📧 Email us at: Polina@emcleaders.com | Lola@emcleaders.com
    📱 Or text: (714) 410-6642


    The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

    Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

    CONNECT:
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    Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

    LinkedIn: Dr. Lola Gershfeld
    Instagram: @drlolaemc

    Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

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    26 分
  • 49. What’s Breaking Your Company Culture And How to Fix It
    2025/06/05

    Breakups don’t just happen in romantic relationships—they happen in companies, too. In this episode, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina expose the top cause of a culture “breakup”: surprise and emotional disconnection between leaders and their teams.

    From sudden reorganizations to poor communication, they reveal how these hidden patterns quietly unravel trust—and how to rebuild it using emotional safety, vulnerability, and attachment-based communication. This episode gives you the words, tools, and insights to stop the breakup... and start the reconnection.

    The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

    Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

    CONNECT:
    Website
    Facebook
    Twitter
    LinkedIn
    YouTube Channel

    Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

    LinkedIn: Dr. Lola Gershfeld
    Instagram: @drlolaemc

    Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

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    38 分
  • 48. It Was Just a Question-Until It Wasn’t
    2025/05/25

    In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lola and Polina unpack a real-life workplace conflict that began with a simple question — and rippled into a breakdown of emotional safety across an entire team. What seems like a harmless inquiry during a team meeting turns into a deeper exploration of fear, miscommunication, and the hidden impact of emotional disconnection.

    Discover how leaders and teams can break the attack-defend cycle, rebuild trust through reconnection, and use the power of emotional awareness to transform team dynamics.

    Plus, a first look at Dr. Lola’s new book, Evolve: How to Lead with Emotional Safety and Achieve Transformational Results, and the science-backed formula for optimal success:


    Awareness × Expertise = Optimal Success

    🧠 Learn why psychological safety starts with emotional safety — and how to create it, one conversation at a time.

    The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

    Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

    CONNECT:
    Website
    Facebook
    Twitter
    LinkedIn
    YouTube Channel

    Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

    LinkedIn: Dr. Lola Gershfeld
    Instagram: @drlolaemc

    Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

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    38 分
  • 47. Day 4 - 5 Quick Wins to Better Manage Team Conflict
    2025/05/20

    We're here for our last day at the ATD conference and excited to share the recap of our Authors Chat session this morning on the 5 Quick Wins to Better Manage Team Conflict! Make sure to listen to the end for the opportunity to get the link for a FREE Team Emotional Safety Assessment Tool!

    The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

    Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

    CONNECT:
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    Facebook
    Twitter
    LinkedIn
    YouTube Channel

    Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

    LinkedIn: Dr. Lola Gershfeld
    Instagram: @drlolaemc

    Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

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    18 分
  • 46. Day 3 ATD Recap - Therapy is Like Skin Care
    2025/05/19

    Day 3 ATD Recap Takeaways: Our perspective and experience on day 3, sharing our favorite takeaways from these speakers, and our participation in a podcast with Matt Gjersten from Leadership Launchpad

    1. Simone Biles
    2. Matt Gjersten
    3. Scott Blanchard

    The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

    Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

    CONNECT:
    Website
    Facebook
    Twitter
    LinkedIn
    YouTube Channel

    Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

    LinkedIn: Dr. Lola Gershfeld
    Instagram: @drlolaemc

    Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

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    17 分