Original Aired Date: 8/10/22It’s tempting to believe that if leaders strive to maintain an aura of perfection, this masking act will then trickle down throughout our organization and make everyone want to be better. Today, Michelle and Tania Te

10 Tips to Level Up Your Leadership with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston

27 days ago 28m 5s

The final episode of season two of the Seismic Shift podcast provides the top 10 tips, themes and takeaways from the season. The themes include gratitude, allyship, inclusion, servant leadership, creativity, courage, mentoring, becoming coachab

The Case for Female Leadership: Why We Need to Attract, Retain, and Advance More Women in the Workplace With Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Catalyst

Apr 3rd, 2024 35m 47s

Michelle talks with Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Catalyst and the author of the best-selling book, In Her Own Voice, about her journey to becoming a C-suite executive. They discuss the challenges faced by women and the importance of creating work

Balancing your Creativity, Presence, and Energy with Michael Gelb

Mar 20th, 2024 32m 33s

The conversation between Michelle and Michael covers his journey exploring his diverse experiences, from studying spiritual traditions to becoming an expert in the Alexander Technique. Emphasizing the need for a culture of connection in the wor

The Path to Courageous Conversations with Scott Jeffrey Miller

Mar 6th, 2024 38m 42s

Michelle is joined by Scott Miller who currently serves as FranklinCovey’s Senior Advisor on thought leadership. Together, they emphasize the importance of connection and power skills. Scott highlights the need for leaders to develop relationsh

Rising Together: How Leaders Can Build More Inclusive Relationships, Teams, and Workplaces with Sally Helgesen

Feb 21st, 2024 34m 43s

Sally Helgesen is cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership. In this episode, Michelle and Sally discuss the importance of creating a culture of belonging and inclusion in organizations. Sally emphasizes the need for l

How Unity and Inclusion Build a Winning Culture with All-Pro NFL Linebacker, Demario Davis

Feb 7th, 2024 35m 34s

Demario Davis, a 2x Pro Bowl linebacker and reigning 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Defensive MVP of the New Orleans Saints, shares his personal story and insights on connection and leadership. He emphasizes the importance of being connected with oneself fi

Going From Work Life Balance to Work Life Bloom with Dan Pontefract

Jan 24th, 2024 34m 2s

Dan Pontefract, a bestselling author and global thought leader joins Michelle to discuss work-life balance and ultimately, creating a work-life bloom. Michelle and Dan cover the seismic shift happening in organizations regarding employee engage

Emotional Connections Are the Armor for Burnout with Dr. Mark Goulston

Jan 11th, 2024 46m 31s

Dr. Mark Goulston and Michelle discuss the seismic shift he has experienced and the impact it has had on his perspective. He shares insights on the cause of burnout and the antidote to it, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection in c

Building Transparent Leadership Through Micro Courage with CB Bowman

Dec 27th, 2023 34m 31s

Michelle welcomes the extraordinary CB Bowman-Ottomanelli, an illuminating force in leadership and courage. CB is set to release her upcoming book, "Courage to Leap & Lead," and today's discussion revolves around what it truly means to be a cou

You, Me, We: How We Can All Rise Together at Work with Morag Barrett

Dec 13th, 2023 32m 45s

Morag Barrett, a sought-after leadership expert and co-author of the best-selling book, You, Me, We, shares insights on the professional benefits of being an ally at work. Morag emphasizes the move from a traditional, hierarchical model to a mo

The Power of Becoming Coachable with Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman

Nov 29th, 2023 32m 41s

Interested in coaching or being coached?Michelle engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane, authors of the best-selling book "Becoming Coachable.” As CEO and President of a premiere executive coaching firm,

How to Combat Disconnection in Today’s Fast-Paced, Hybrid World With Chester Elton

Nov 15th, 2023 34m 46s

In the second season opener, Michelle is joined by the incredible Chester Elton, the New York Times bestselling author of Anxiety at Work, Leading with Gratitude, The Carrot Principle, and The Best Teams Win. Michelle and Chester explore the se

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Season 2 Trailer: The Seismic Shift

Nov 1st, 2023 1m 35s

The Seismic Shift with Dr. Michelle Johnston is back for Season 2!Throughout this season, we'll explore how connected leaders foster an environment where each individual feels seen, heard, valued, respected and appreciated for their unique cont

How Leading with Connection Drives Results with Pete November, CEO of Ochsner Health

Apr 5th, 2023 38m 40s

Is there a different way to lead where you don’t have to be commanding, controlling, and micromanaging with your people? The answer is Yes, yes, and absolutely yes!Wrapping up Season 1, Michelle speaks with Pete November, the new CEO of Ochsne

Connection Through Strategy with Don McGuire, CMO of Qualcomm

Mar 8th, 2023 36m 13s

For too long, there have been many experiences underneath the ego-forward leadership umbrella that ultimately have pushed people out the door. Can those past experiences lead to a greater understanding of how to change that narrative in our own

How to Lead like a Super Bowl Champion with Jon Stinchcomb

Feb 8th, 2023 39m 30s

Ever wonder what takes place behind the scenes of a Super Bowl team? Learn leadership best practices from former Super Bowl Champion, Jon Stinchcomb. Jon played for The New Orleans Saints for 8 seasons and served on the offense with Drew Brews

Connect as a Servant Leader with Judi Terzotis

Jan 11th, 2023 35m 59s

Communication and connection are very different. With communication, it is transactional, getting information from A to B. Connection, on the other hand, is a shared experience. When interacting, do your people feel seen, heard, valued, appreci

Connection and Alignment with Juan Martin, Global President of KIND Snacks

Dec 8th, 2022 42m 2s

Juan Martin is an executive who epitomes Kindness and Connection. As the Global President of KIND Snacks and Nature’s Bakery, Juan is genuinely trying to make the world a better place through acts of kindness. Juan believes success is measured

Creating a Positive Culture with Larry Closs

Nov 2nd, 2022 38m 10s

We believe that putting yourself in a position of service to your team will help you and your team succeed as one. Avoid EGO and serve the mission! And who better to have the conversation with than Larry Closs, founder and CEO of MaxHome? You a

Listen to Lead with CEO Boysie Bollinger

Oct 5th, 2022 38m 53s

We believe that if you actually listen to your team, they will be more motivated to perform well and generate new ideas. Today we have Boysie Bollinger on the podcast to talk about how to listen to lead. Do you believe that lower level employee

Showing Care and Compassion with Hospitality Executive Robért LeBlanc

Sep 7th, 2022 41m 7s

Robért LeBlanc, Founder and CEO of LeBlanc + Smith, is a true servant leader who built his business around his people. “We want our team to enjoy themselves every day while learning and being really productive, and we want them to have joyful a

Giving up Perfection with Tania Tetlow, President of Fordham University

Aug 10th, 2022 44m 4s

It’s tempting to believe that if leaders strive to maintain an aura of perfection, this effort will then trickle down throughout our organization and make everyone want to be better. Today, Michelle and Tania Tetlow, President of Fordham Univer

Own Your Story with Kenneth Polite, US Assistant Attorney General

Jul 13th, 2022 49m 56s

Every leader has their own story behind them, but do they truly own that same story? If we’re going to lead others through connection, we need to prioritize getting connected with ourselves first. To shed light on this central tenet of connecti