Shameless Leadership
Sara Dean
Show overview
Shameless Leadership has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 1,005 episodes. That works out to roughly 720 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 34 min and 54 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Sara Dean.
From the publisher
Welcome to Shameless Leadership! This show is for women, transgender people, non-binary folks, and allies who are committed to advancing their leadership and the leadership of those around them. In this space, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. Our mission is to help you foster these feelings within your own circles of influence to build trust, psychological safety, and a culture of belonging. In each episode, we dive into essential topics impacting women in leadership - everything from shutting down your inner critic and imposter syndrome to overcoming perfectionism to using your voice in new ways to advocate for yourself, your ideas, and other folks carrying marginalized identities. You'll hear practical tips, effective strategies, and inspiring stories that will not only enhance your leadership skills but also broaden your perspective to become a more confident, thoughtful, and empathetic leader. Our stories come from people carrying identities who are often underrepresented, underestimated, and excluded. By sharing their experiences, we aim to provide you with invaluable lessons that will transform your leadership journey. We are thrilled to have you join this community of Shameless Leaders who are actively creating a world where everyone, regardless of gender, can intentionally lead through a more curious, compassionate, and inclusive lens.
Latest Episodes
View all 1,005 episodes1005: The Hidden Costs of Leaving Too Much Unsaid at Work | Leadership Mindset
1004: 5 Change-Management Mistakes That Are Exhausting Your Team | Leadership Strategies
1003: How to Better Position Your Top Strengths as Your Leadership Edge
1002: 4 Career Growth Strategies That Are Actually Working Right Now | Leadership Strategies
1001: Cultural Intelligence and Women in Agricultural Leadership with Jacqui Gordón Núñez | Women in Agricultural Leadership, Cultural Leadership
1000: 10 years. 1000 episodes. What I Never Saw Coming.
999: The Most Underrated Leadership Skill: Why Having FUN Drives Results | Leadership Strategies
998: 4 Management Mistakes That Are Trapping Leaders Right Now | Leadership Tips
997: Stop Holding Yourself Back: How to Become the Most Referred Voice in Your Industry | Leadership Mindset
996: What Will You Be Known For (That AI Can’t Replace) | Leadership Strategies
995: Thought Leadership in the Age of AI: The Skill That Protects Your Career | Leadership Tips | AI, Thought Leadership
994: Sage Hobbs: Naked Communication: Courageously Create the Relationships You Really Want | Leadership Strategies
993: Vulnerability in Leadership: Are You Armored or Daring? | Leadership Tips
992: Three Grad School Takeaways That Might Help You as Much as They Helped Me | Leadership Stories
991: Emily Scherberth: Why Leaders Are Afraid to Ask For Feedback | Leadership Stories
990: 6 Rules to Ruthlessly Manage Your Time As A Woman Leader | Leadership Tips
989: 5 Questions That Make Difficult Conversations Less Terrifying | Leadership Strategies
988: Loren Mayor: How to Build a Non-Linear Career with Impact and Integrity | Leadership Stories
987: Sumur Williams: ADHD in Women: Why High Performers Are the Last to Get Diagnosed | Inclusive Leadership
986: Why Women Leaders Freeze in High-Stakes Moments (and What to Do Instead) | Leadership Mindset
Why do many women leaders freeze in high-stakes moments even when they know exactly what to say? If this is you, you’re definitely not alone. This episode breaks down what is really happening in these moments and the communication skills gap that holds women back in leadership: the freeze response, the over-explanation, and the impulse to soften a message until it loses all its power. If you're a woman in leadership who (like many of my clients and me!) has ever walked out of a crucial conversation feeling like you left something unsaid, this one is for you. In this episode, we explore: Why the freeze response shows up for women leaders - and why it's not a confidence problem The hidden cost of over-explaining in high-stakes moments (and how it undermines your executive presence) How workplace communication patterns are shaped by social conditioning, not capability What emotional intelligence actually looks like when the pressure is on Practical tools for women leaders to show up with clarity and authority in crucial conversations How to release perfectionism and control when the stakes are high The impulse to shut down is a default that is not serving you. While it may be a deeply ingrained protection mechanism, it’s preventing you from taking up the space you deserve to own. It’s time to set some new defaults so you can hold any conversation, articulate your thoughts even when uncomfortable, and trust yourself to share your ideas in a way that calls people in. With just a few simple steps, you can begin to set new defaults to stay present, nimble, and assertive in high-stakes moments. Links Mentioned: Free Workshop on April 16th: Trust Your Voice: Communicate with Courage When the Stakes Are High: https://saradean.com/trust Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices