Seasons leadership podcast

The women in leadership podcast

The Season of Fall

Season

3 | Episode

23 9/21/2022

Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debbie Collard as they explore the seasonal metaphor of fall and the time to integrate new insights.

A season of change (1:01)
The leaders talk about embracing change and being excited for the next new thing.

The energy shift of fall (3:20)
Recalling positive memories of fall, the leaders agree the energy of fall is more mellow and deep than summer.

Show break (7:00) – Learn about coaching with Seasons Leadership.

Anxiety about the unknown (8:22)
There is tension in the season of fall, when you feel ready to change something. Debbie and Susan address what listeners can do when confronted with these feelings.

Strengthening your leadership (12:20)
The leaders conclude by finding inspiration in the challenge of fall.

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