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Leading Below the Surface Podcast

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The Leading Below the Surface Podcast explores leadership development, empathy, and psychological safety in today’s diverse workplace. Inspired by LaTonya Wilkins’ book Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You, this podcast is for leaders navigating cultural and generational differences. Hosted by LaTonya and produced by Change Coaches, it delivers actionable tips to foster authentic relationships, embrace diversity, and lead effectively in today’s dynamic workplace.

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S3: Ep 5 - The Caregiving Crisis -- Why Workplaces Must Do More

S3: Ep 5 - The Caregiving Crisis -- Why Workplaces Must Do More

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S3: Ep 4 - Self-Coaching Special Episode: 3 Prompts to Unlock Authenticity, Well-Being, and Your Breakthrough in 2025

S3: Ep 4 - Self-Coaching Special Episode: 3 Prompts to Unlock Authenticity, Well-Being, and Your Breakthrough in 2025

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S3: Ep 3 - Somatics for Growth: Building Clarity, Calm, and Community

S3: Ep 3 - Somatics for Growth: Building Clarity, Calm, and Community

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S3: Ep 2 - The Seven Rules of Self-Reliance: Maha Abouelenein on Mastering Independence and Thriving in Times of Uncertainty

S3: Ep 2 - The Seven Rules of Self-Reliance: Maha Abouelenein on Mastering Independence and Thriving in Times of Uncertainty

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S3: Ep 1 - Embracing Neurodiversity: REAL Relationship Strategies for Leadership and Daily Life

S3: Ep 1 - Embracing Neurodiversity: REAL Relationship Strategies for Leadership and Daily Life

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S2: Ep 19 - Navigating Leadership Challenges After the U.S. Election Results

S2: Ep 19 - Navigating Leadership Challenges After the U.S. Election Results

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S2: Ep 18 - From Groupthink to Group Mind: Encouraging Diverse Perspectives

S2: Ep 18 - From Groupthink to Group Mind: Encouraging Diverse Perspectives

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S2: Ep 17 - Meandering in the Muck: Finding Your Stride after a Traumatic Event

S2: Ep 17 - Meandering in the Muck: Finding Your Stride after a Traumatic Event

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S2: Ep 16 - How to Make the Most of Your Personal Learning and Development Investments

S2: Ep 16 - How to Make the Most of Your Personal Learning and Development Investments

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S2: Ep 15 - The Science of Joy and How to Get More of it in Your Life

S2: Ep 15 - The Science of Joy and How to Get More of it in Your Life

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S2: Ep 14 - Three Coaching Prompts Your Organization Can Use to Navigate the Upcoming Election

S2: Ep 14 - Three Coaching Prompts Your Organization Can Use to Navigate the Upcoming Election

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S2: Ep 13 - Why DEI is Here to Stay

S2: Ep 13 - Why DEI is Here to Stay

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S2: Ep 12 - An Update on the State of DEI and the One Year Anniversary of the Pod!

S2: Ep 12 - An Update on the State of DEI and the One Year Anniversary of the Pod!

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S2: Ep 11 - How to Smoothly Transition into Your Executive Role with Navid Nazemian

S2: Ep 11 - How to Smoothly Transition into Your Executive Role with Navid Nazemian

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S2: Ep 10 - Healing to Lead: Why Healing is Critical for Leadership Effectiveness with Kelly L. Campbell

S2: Ep 10 - Healing to Lead: Why Healing is Critical for Leadership Effectiveness with Kelly L. Campbell

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S2: Ep 9 - An Exploration of Queer Superpowers and How to Support the LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Month with Tara Robertson

S2: Ep 9 - An Exploration of Queer Superpowers and How to Support the LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Month with Tara Robertson

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S2: Ep 8 - The Future of Organizational Wellbeing with Rebecca Paradiso de Sayu

S2: Ep 8 - The Future of Organizational Wellbeing with Rebecca Paradiso de Sayu

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S2: Ep 7 - My Mental Health Story and a Three Step Process to Create More Wellness in the Workplace

S2: Ep 7 - My Mental Health Story and a Three Step Process to Create More Wellness in the Workplace

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S2: Ep 6 - How to have Psychologically Safe Conversations about Difficult Topics (Part 2)

S2: Ep 6 - How to have Psychologically Safe Conversations about Difficult Topics (Part 2)

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S2: Ep 5 - How to have Psychologically Safe Conversations about Difficult Topics (Part 1)

S2: Ep 5 - How to have Psychologically Safe Conversations about Difficult Topics (Part 1)

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S2: Ep 4 - Supporting the Trans Community

S2: Ep 4 - Supporting the Trans Community

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S2: Ep 3 - Exploring What’s Holding Women Back in the Workplace

S2: Ep 3 - Exploring What’s Holding Women Back in the Workplace

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S2: Ep 2 - Reparations: What they are and how to talk about them

S2: Ep 2 - Reparations: What they are and how to talk about them

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S2: Ep 1 - Below the Surface Leadership Lessons from an LGBTQ+ Black Mayor

S2: Ep 1 - Below the Surface Leadership Lessons from an LGBTQ+ Black Mayor

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S1: Ep 18 - Three Myths Surrounding Asian-Americans in the Workplace and How to Navigate Them

S1: Ep 18 - Three Myths Surrounding Asian-Americans in the Workplace and How to Navigate Them

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S1: Ep 17 -  Black Women in the Workplace, Claudine Gay, and The Glass Cliff

S1: Ep 17 - Black Women in the Workplace, Claudine Gay, and The Glass Cliff

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S1: Ep 16 - What it Takes to Create Real Change in Organizations -- Three Actionable Tips from an Expert

S1: Ep 16 - What it Takes to Create Real Change in Organizations -- Three Actionable Tips from an Expert

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S1: Ep 15 - Three Coaching Prompts to Close Your Year Out Strong

S1: Ep 15 - Three Coaching Prompts to Close Your Year Out Strong

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S1: Ep 14 - What is Trauma Intelligence?

S1: Ep 14 - What is Trauma Intelligence?

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S1: Ep 13 - How Coaching Can Help You Navigate Today’s Times

S1: Ep 13 - How Coaching Can Help You Navigate Today’s Times

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S1: Ep 12 - Emotional Intelligence in Color

S1: Ep 12 - Emotional Intelligence in Color

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S1: Ep 11 - How to Support Employees in Times of Distress

S1: Ep 11 - How to Support Employees in Times of Distress

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S1: Ep 10 - How to Support the LGBTQ+ Community Beyond Pride Month

S1: Ep 10 - How to Support the LGBTQ+ Community Beyond Pride Month

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S1: Ep 9 - Is Psychological Safety Overrated?

S1: Ep 9 - Is Psychological Safety Overrated?

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S1: Ep 8 - How to Hire and Retain a Diverse Workplace

S1: Ep 8 - How to Hire and Retain a Diverse Workplace

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S1: Ep 7 - What to Do if Your Clients Don't Share Your DEIB Values

S1: Ep 7 - What to Do if Your Clients Don't Share Your DEIB Values

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S1: Ep 6 - Sobriety in the Workplace: The Diversity that's Often Forgotten

S1: Ep 6 - Sobriety in the Workplace: The Diversity that's Often Forgotten

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S1: Ep 5 - The State of DEI

S1: Ep 5 - The State of DEI

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S1: Ep 4 - Life after Affirmative Action According to a Higher Education DEI Leader

S1: Ep 4 - Life after Affirmative Action According to a Higher Education DEI Leader

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S1: Ep 3 - My Thoughts on Affirmative Action and How it Affects Us

S1: Ep 3 - My Thoughts on Affirmative Action and How it Affects Us

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S1: Ep 2 - What it Takes to be a Future Leader

S1: Ep 2 - What it Takes to be a Future Leader

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S1: Ep 1 - Welcome to the Leading Below the Surface Podcast!

S1: Ep 1 - Welcome to the Leading Below the Surface Podcast!

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