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Kristen Harcourt is an emotional intelligence expert, keynote speaker, executive coach and leadership trainer who’s on a mission to humanize work and transform leaders. She interviews progressive CEOs, strategic HR leaders and forward-thinking experts who are passionate about leadership development and creating positive work cultures. You will leave these conversations with fresh ideas, new perspectives, actionable ways to grow as a leader and tons of inspiration ⇢ Learn more at www.kristenharcourt.com
Kristen Harcourt is an emotional intelligence expert, keynote speaker, executive coach and leadership trainer who’s on a mission to humanize work and transform leaders. She interviews progressive CEOs, strategic HR leaders and forward-thinking experts who are passionate about leadership development and creating positive work cultures. You will leave these conversations with fresh ideas, new perspectives, actionable ways to grow as a leader and tons of inspiration ⇢ Learn more at www.kristenharcourt.com
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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics
Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Inspirational Leadership for People Managers, Executives & HR Leaders.
Hosts
Kristen Harcourt
Previous Guests
Kimberly Davis
Kimberly Davis is a TEDx speaker and the author of 'Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Authentic, and Powerful Self to Get the Results You Need', which won the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Business and Career. Her book is also an Amazon Bestseller and was recognized as the number one book to read in Inc. Magazine's 'The 12 Most Impactful Books to Read in 2018'. An expert on authentic leadership, Kimberly shares her inspirational message of personal power, responsibility, and impact with organizations across the country and teaches leadership programs worldwide, most notably her program 'OnStage Leadership'.
Kimberly Davis is a TEDx speaker and the author of 'Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Authentic, and Powerful Self to Get the Results You Need', which won the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Business and Career. Her book is also an Amazon Bestseller and was recognized as the number one book to read in Inc. Magazine's 'The 12 Most Impactful Books to Read in 2018'. An expert on authentic leadership, Kimberly shares her inspirational message of personal power, responsibility, and impact with organizations across the country and teaches leadership programs worldwide, most notably her program 'OnStage Leadership'.
Angela Payne
Angela Payne is the co-founder of LeedHR, where she is responsible for both the development and delivery of client programs aimed at creating better organizational leaders. Known for her ability to make authentic and long-lasting connections, Angela has built and grown successful teams and serves as a strategic coach for many leaders both inside and outside her organization. She is also the National Board President for Lean In Canada, a not-for-profit organization that empowers professional women to build purposeful and fulfilling careers. In this role, she sets the vision, develops the strategy, and enables growth for their nationwide chapters and circles initiatives.
Angela Payne is the co-founder of LeedHR, where she is responsible for both the development and delivery of client programs aimed at creating better organizational leaders. Known for her ability to make authentic and long-lasting connections, Angela has built and grown successful teams and serves as a strategic coach for many leaders both inside and outside her organization. She is also the National Board President for Lean In Canada, a not-for-profit organization that empowers professional women to build purposeful and fulfilling careers. In this role, she sets the vision, develops the strategy, and enables growth for their nationwide chapters and circles initiatives.
Justin Jones-Fosu
Justin Jones-Fosu is a highly sought-after business speaker, social entrepreneur, and meaningful work researcher. He is the founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful., where he speaks 50-60 times per year to companies, organizations, and associations in the US and internationally on topics related to meaningful work and diversity/inclusion. Justin is also an author, having written 'Your WHY Matters NOW', 'The Inclusive Mindset', and his latest book, 'I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World'. He is a husband and a father of four high-energy kids, and he recently summited one of the 7 Summits, which are the tallest mountains on each continent.
Justin Jones-Fosu is a highly sought-after business speaker, social entrepreneur, and meaningful work researcher. He is the founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful., where he speaks 50-60 times per year to companies, organizations, and associations in the US and internationally on topics related to meaningful work and diversity/inclusion. Justin is also an author, having written 'Your WHY Matters NOW', 'The Inclusive Mindset', and his latest book, 'I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World'. He is a husband and a father of four high-energy kids, and he recently summited one of the 7 Summits, which are the tallest mountains on each continent.
Topics Discussed
networking
leadership
relationships
intentionality
curiosity
trust
influence
authenticity
bravery
values-alignment
personal impact
organizational mission
purpose-driven leadership
self-regulation
emotional intelligence
triggers
deep breathing
self-compassion
self-soothing techniques
vulnerability
female leaders
mentorship
community
self-limiting behaviors
meaningful work
inclusive leadership
diversity
inclusion
workplace culture
psychological biases
healthy disagreements
leadership development
Welcome to Kristen Harcourt's YouTube channel! Kristen is an Emotional Intelligent Expert, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer. She's also the host of Inspirational Leadership, a bi-weekly show where she interviews progressive CEOs, strategic HR leaders and forward-thinking experts who share her mission to humanize work and transform leaders.
Kristen partners with executives and emerging leaders who are ready to cultivate their emotional intelligence so they can be the leaders they were born to be - and achieve extraordinary results for themselves and their organizations. Through her unique, research-based, results-oriented leadership development coaching and training, leaders illuminate their communication and leadership strengths, blind spots, and the triggers getting in the way of consistent high performance.
As a leader, how intentional are you about the people you surround yourself with? What would it look like if networking felt less transactional - and more transformational?
In this solo episode of The Inspirational Leadership Podcast, were unpacking what it truly means to network as a leader. Forget the business card swaps and elevator pitches - this is about building genuine, strategic, and lasting relationships that support your leadership journey.
Whether youre a seasoned exec or stepping into your first leadership role, these 7 actionable tips will help you show up with purpose, lead through connection, and build a network that actually matters.
What Youll Learn:
Why curiosity is more powerful than credentials
How to show up to events with clear intention
The secret to nurturing - not just collecting - connections
Why having a clear point of view strengthens your presence
The importance of aligning networking with your natural leadership style
How generosity fuels trust and influence
Simple ways to make networking a habit, not a hustle
If this episode inspired you, share it with a fellow leader or tag me on LinkedIn with your biggest takeaway! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a dose of real, practical leadership wisdom.
As a leader, how intentional are you about the people you surround yourself with? What would it look like if networking felt less transactional - and more transformational?
In this solo episode of The Inspirational Leadership Podcast, were unpacking what it truly means to network as a leader. Forget the business card swaps and elevator pitches - this is about building genuine, strategic, and lasting relationships that support your leadership journey.
Whether youre a seasoned exec or stepping into your first leadership role, these 7 actionable tips will help you show up with purpose, lead through connection, and build a network that actually matters.
What Youll Learn:
Why curiosity is more powerful than credentials
How to show up to events with clear intention
The secret to nurturing - not just collecting - connections
Why having a clear point of view strengthens your presence
The importance of aligning networking with your natural leadership style
How generosity fuels trust and influence
Simple ways to make networking a habit, not a hustle
If this episode inspired you, share it with a fellow leader or tag me on LinkedIn with your biggest takeaway! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a dose of real, practical leadership wisdom.
What if the most powerful leadership tool wasn’t a strategy or skill—but the courage to show up as your true self, even when it scares you? Showing up as your true self in leadership is important while bravery and self-awareness enable leaders to inspire and engage with others.
In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Kimberly Davis about practical strategies for measuring impact, staying values-aligned under pressure, and why bravery is the key to influential leadership. Kimberly is a TEDx speaker and her book, Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Authentic, and Powerful Self to Get the Results You Need, is the 2019 winner of the Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Business and Career; an Amazon Bestseller; and was named as the number one book to read in Inc. Magazine’s “The 12 Most Impactful Books to Read in 2018”. An expert on authentic leadership, Kimberly Davis shares her inspirational message of personal power, responsibility, and impact with organizations across the country and teaches leadership programs worldwide; most notably, her program “OnStage Leadership”.
Listen in to learn why traditional definitions of success leave leaders feeling empty and how aligning actions with personal impact creates fulfillment and results. You will also learn why leaders must connect personally to their organization’s mission and create an environment where individuals see their role as part of a greater impact.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the connection between acting techniques and authentic leadership.
How leaders can build trust and influence by showing up as their true selves.
Leadership as a transformative process that benefits both leaders and those they inspire.
The role of leadership in shaping an organization's mission beyond shareholder value.
Common mistakes leaders make when trying to enforce purpose rather than inspire it.
The shift from traditional command-and-control leadership to a more purpose-driven approach.
How emerging leaders can navigate the challenges of modern leadership.
Standout Quotes:
“When a leader stops being in alignment with their purpose they suffer and their organization suffers.”- Kimberly [25:59]
“I believe that emerging leaders are our future and if we want to see more purposeful leadership, we’ve got to start with emerging leaders.”- Kimberly [34:41]
What if the most powerful leadership tool wasn’t a strategy or skill—but the courage to show up as your true self, even when it scares you? Showing up as your true self in leadership is important while bravery and self-awareness enable leaders to inspire and engage with others.
In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Kimberly Davis about practical strategies for measuring impact, staying values-aligned under pressure, and why bravery is the key to influential leadership. Kimberly is a TEDx speaker and her book, Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Authentic, and Powerful Self to Get the Results You Need, is the 2019 winner of the Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Business and Career; an Amazon Bestseller; and was named as the number one book to read in Inc. Magazine’s “The 12 Most Impactful Books to Read in 2018”. An expert on authentic leadership, Kimberly Davis shares her inspirational message of personal power, responsibility, and impact with organizations across the country and teaches leadership programs worldwide; most notably, her program “OnStage Leadership”.
Listen in to learn why traditional definitions of success leave leaders feeling empty and how aligning actions with personal impact creates fulfillment and results. You will also learn why leaders must connect personally to their organization’s mission and create an environment where individuals see their role as part of a greater impact.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the connection between acting techniques and authentic leadership.
How leaders can build trust and influence by showing up as their true selves.
Leadership as a transformative process that benefits both leaders and those they inspire.
The role of leadership in shaping an organization's mission beyond shareholder value.
Common mistakes leaders make when trying to enforce purpose rather than inspire it.
The shift from traditional command-and-control leadership to a more purpose-driven approach.
How emerging leaders can navigate the challenges of modern leadership.
Standout Quotes:
“When a leader stops being in alignment with their purpose they suffer and their organization suffers.”- Kimberly [25:59]
“I believe that emerging leaders are our future and if we want to see more purposeful leadership, we’ve got to start with emerging leaders.”- Kimberly [34:41]
Do you know what triggers you and how your body responds when dysregulated? How do you master the self-regulation skill? While you can’t control everything that happens to you, you can control how you respond—and that’s where growth and freedom lie.
In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, Kristen discusses the power of self-regulation and how taking responsibility for how you show up can change your life and relationships. She shares practical tools like deep breathing, self-compassion, and self-soothing techniques to help regain control when triggered.
Listen in to learn how to create new neural pathways by intentionally choosing new responses, even if old patterns feel deeply ingrained. You will also learn the importance of modeling vulnerability and repairing relationships when you don’t show up as your best self.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of self-regulation, especially in high-stress situations where triggers can lead to dysregulation.
Understanding fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses in high-stress situations.
How self-regulation can help you choose a more compassionate and intentional approach to responding.
How apologizing and taking responsibility can repair and strengthen relationships.
Understanding that emotions only last 90 seconds in the body, and how to break free from emotional spirals.
Standout Quotes:
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it." – Charles R. Swindoll
“What triggers you is a mirror to show you where you're not free." – Peter Crone
“Emotions are moved through very quickly—within 90 seconds. After that, any remaining emotional response is a choice to stay in that emotional cycle." – Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
“The most difficult people in your life are your biggest teachers." – Kristen Harcourt
Do you know what triggers you and how your body responds when dysregulated? How do you master the self-regulation skill? While you can’t control everything that happens to you, you can control how you respond—and that’s where growth and freedom lie.
In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, Kristen discusses the power of self-regulation and how taking responsibility for how you show up can change your life and relationships. She shares practical tools like deep breathing, self-compassion, and self-soothing techniques to help regain control when triggered.
Listen in to learn how to create new neural pathways by intentionally choosing new responses, even if old patterns feel deeply ingrained. You will also learn the importance of modeling vulnerability and repairing relationships when you don’t show up as your best self.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of self-regulation, especially in high-stress situations where triggers can lead to dysregulation.
Understanding fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses in high-stress situations.
How self-regulation can help you choose a more compassionate and intentional approach to responding.
How apologizing and taking responsibility can repair and strengthen relationships.
Understanding that emotions only last 90 seconds in the body, and how to break free from emotional spirals.
Standout Quotes:
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it." – Charles R. Swindoll
“What triggers you is a mirror to show you where you're not free." – Peter Crone
“Emotions are moved through very quickly—within 90 seconds. After that, any remaining emotional response is a choice to stay in that emotional cycle." – Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
“The most difficult people in your life are your biggest teachers." – Kristen Harcourt
What makes emotional intelligence in leaders so powerful? What would leadership look like if we all embraced emotional intelligence and authenticity as our guiding principles? Emotional intelligence is paramount in not only building authentic connections but also in navigating the complexities of leadership in high-stress environments.
In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Angela Payne about how leaders can harness their strengths while addressing their blind spots to become more effective. Angela is the co-founder of LeedHR, where she’s responsible for both development and delivery of client programs, ultimately creating better organizational leaders. Everyone who knows her recognizes her ability to make authentic and long-lasting connections. This “superpower” has enabled Angela to not only build and grow successful teams but also become a strategic coach for many other leaders inside and outside of her organization. Her recent engagement as the National Board President for Lean In Canada, a not-for-profit organization and community of professional women, which empower each other to build purposeful and fulfilling careers, empowered her to set the vision, develop the strategy, and enable the growth for their nationwide chapters and circles initiatives.
Listen in to learn about the nuances of emotional intelligence and the importance of being human and authentic in leadership. You will also learn the unique challenges female leaders face and how to be unapologetic when pursuing your ambitions and embracing your desires.
Key Takeaways:
The role of emotional intelligence in leadership and how leaders can recognize and regulate their emotions to show up more effectively.
The power of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership rather than striving for perfection.
How mentors and sponsors can help women find their voice and succeed in leadership roles.
Why women should stop apologizing for their ambitions and embrace their desires unapologetically.
The value of community and sisterhood in helping women recognize and overcome self-limiting behaviors.
The role of vulnerability in building trust and inspiring others, and embracing imperfection as a leader.
Standout Quotes:
“If I think about the leaders that I appreciated the most in my career, they were leaders who were far from perfection, but were actually human and helped me appreciate the fact that I could also make mistakes and it would be okay.”- Angela Payne [19:55]
“Everybody's just on a journey of working on themselves and being the best version of themselves; we're all just working towards that together”- Angela Payne [35:33]
What makes emotional intelligence in leaders so powerful? What would leadership look like if we all embraced emotional intelligence and authenticity as our guiding principles? Emotional intelligence is paramount in not only building authentic connections but also in navigating the complexities of leadership in high-stress environments.
In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Angela Payne about how leaders can harness their strengths while addressing their blind spots to become more effective. Angela is the co-founder of LeedHR, where she’s responsible for both development and delivery of client programs, ultimately creating better organizational leaders. Everyone who knows her recognizes her ability to make authentic and long-lasting connections. This “superpower” has enabled Angela to not only build and grow successful teams but also become a strategic coach for many other leaders inside and outside of her organization. Her recent engagement as the National Board President for Lean In Canada, a not-for-profit organization and community of professional women, which empower each other to build purposeful and fulfilling careers, empowered her to set the vision, develop the strategy, and enable the growth for their nationwide chapters and circles initiatives.
Listen in to learn about the nuances of emotional intelligence and the importance of being human and authentic in leadership. You will also learn the unique challenges female leaders face and how to be unapologetic when pursuing your ambitions and embracing your desires.
Key Takeaways:
The role of emotional intelligence in leadership and how leaders can recognize and regulate their emotions to show up more effectively.
The power of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership rather than striving for perfection.
How mentors and sponsors can help women find their voice and succeed in leadership roles.
Why women should stop apologizing for their ambitions and embrace their desires unapologetically.
The value of community and sisterhood in helping women recognize and overcome self-limiting behaviors.
The role of vulnerability in building trust and inspiring others, and embracing imperfection as a leader.
Standout Quotes:
“If I think about the leaders that I appreciated the most in my career, they were leaders who were far from perfection, but were actually human and helped me appreciate the fact that I could also make mistakes and it would be okay.”- Angela Payne [19:55]
“Everybody's just on a journey of working on themselves and being the best version of themselves; we're all just working towards that together”- Angela Payne [35:33]
Meaningful Work and Inclusive Leadership with Justin Jones-Fosu
Hosts
Hosts of this podcast episode
Kristen Harcourt
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Justin Jones-Fosu
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
meaningful workinclusive leadershipcuriositydiversityinclusionworkplace culturepsychological biaseshealthy disagreementsleadership development
What does it mean to truly see people—not just acknowledge them, but deeply understand and value their perspectives? How can leaders create environments where diverse voices are not only heard but embraced?
In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Justin Jones-Fosu about how to build inclusive workplaces and meaningful connections with curiosity and intentionality. Justin is a husband and full-time daddy of 4 high-energy kids, and he also recently summited one of the 7 Summits (the tallest mountain on each continent). He is a highly sought-after business speaker, social entrepreneur, and meaningful work researcher. He is the founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. where he speaks 50-60 times per year to companies, organizations, and associations in the US and Internationally on meaningful work and diversity/inclusion. He is the author of Your WHY Matters NOW, The Inclusive Mindset, and his latest book: I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World.
Listen in to learn why curiosity is key to inclusion and transforming our perspectives and relationships in the workplace. You will also learn how to model, reward, and reinforce healthy disagreements in your organization to cultivate a culture of innovation and trust.
Key Takeaways:
The psychological biases that shape our views and how curiosity can help us challenge them.
The role of curiosity in leadership, personal growth, and parenting—how we can all cultivate a more open mindset.
How leaders can foster a culture of appreciation and purpose in overlooked roles to bring meaning to work.
The importance of creating spaces for respectful disagreement by modeling, rewarding, and reinforcing open dialogue.
How simple acknowledgments can make a significant impact on dialogue and workplace culture.
Standout Quotes:
“The only way to not take the exit is to be curious, to choose to hear people's stories, to get closer to people, and to put ourselves in positions of understanding and ways that we can challenge our perspective.”- Justin [11:39]
“Growth-based mindset is that your only competition is yourself and failure is just another data point for learning and if you don't know something, you just don't know it yet.”- Justin [15:07]
What does it mean to truly see people—not just acknowledge them, but deeply understand and value their perspectives? How can leaders create environments where diverse voices are not only heard but embraced?
In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Justin Jones-Fosu about how to build inclusive workplaces and meaningful connections with curiosity and intentionality. Justin is a husband and full-time daddy of 4 high-energy kids, and he also recently summited one of the 7 Summits (the tallest mountain on each continent). He is a highly sought-after business speaker, social entrepreneur, and meaningful work researcher. He is the founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. where he speaks 50-60 times per year to companies, organizations, and associations in the US and Internationally on meaningful work and diversity/inclusion. He is the author of Your WHY Matters NOW, The Inclusive Mindset, and his latest book: I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World.
Listen in to learn why curiosity is key to inclusion and transforming our perspectives and relationships in the workplace. You will also learn how to model, reward, and reinforce healthy disagreements in your organization to cultivate a culture of innovation and trust.
Key Takeaways:
The psychological biases that shape our views and how curiosity can help us challenge them.
The role of curiosity in leadership, personal growth, and parenting—how we can all cultivate a more open mindset.
How leaders can foster a culture of appreciation and purpose in overlooked roles to bring meaning to work.
The importance of creating spaces for respectful disagreement by modeling, rewarding, and reinforcing open dialogue.
How simple acknowledgments can make a significant impact on dialogue and workplace culture.
Standout Quotes:
“The only way to not take the exit is to be curious, to choose to hear people's stories, to get closer to people, and to put ourselves in positions of understanding and ways that we can challenge our perspective.”- Justin [11:39]
“Growth-based mindset is that your only competition is yourself and failure is just another data point for learning and if you don't know something, you just don't know it yet.”- Justin [15:07]
