In this inspiring episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Lisa Andria, founder of Ladies Who Leap, to explore the transformative power of coaching, emotional intelligence, and the importance of unconditional self-love—especially for women navigating corporate leadership.

Lisa shares her personal story of reinvention after a 41-year career in telecom, where burnout led her to a powerful realization: her true calling was helping women reclaim their worth and lead authentically. She delves into the unconscious mind’s role in limiting beliefs, how stress impacts decision-making, and why coaching is so essential to fostering self-awareness and lasting change.

From redefining success beyond quotas and revenue to discussing why emotions are strategy, Lisa breaks down how inner transformation leads to outer impact. Whether you're a coach, leader, or someone seeking clarity and confidence, this conversation provides practical insights and heart-centered wisdom for growth.

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/how-self-love-and-emotional-awareness-unlock-transformational-leadership/

In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with coach, speaker, and former Air Force human-relations advisor Kevin McNulty. Kevin traces his path from “military brat” to Tops in Blue performer to a 20-year Air Force career advising commanders on culture, leadership, and team dynamics—before launching a 25-year practice in the private sector.

Key themes include the fusion of empathy + straight talk, what the private sector can learn from the military’s mission focus, training intensity, preparedness, and career pathing, and what the military has gained from the private sector’s push toward individual development and mindset. Kevin and Steve unpack the difference between task-based and relational leadership, why clarity, SOPs, and unit identity matter, and how leaders can hold town-hall-style conversations to navigate contentious topics like return-to-office—while still owning the decision. Kevin closes with a powerful lesson from hundreds of climate assessments: the best leaders collaborate with experts, invite perspective, and then decide.

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In this enlightening episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with publishing veteran Karen Strauss, founder of Hybrid Global Publishing. With decades of experience in traditional and independent publishing, Karen shares how writing a book can be one of the most powerful tools for amplifying your voice, building credibility, and creating lasting impact.

Karen recounts her personal journey from the traditional publishing giants to launching her own company with a mission to help underrepresented voices be heard. She emphasizes that a book is more than a product—it's a platform that provides gravitas, visibility, and opportunity, especially for coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.

Listeners will gain practical insight into the three publishing paths—traditional, self-publishing, and hybrid—and learn what happens after the manuscript is complete. Karen also breaks down how to build a book launch team, why purpose must drive your writing, and the critical role marketing plays in a book’s success. The discussion even touches on AI’s role in the publishing process and the surprising resilience of print books in the digital age.

Whether you're contemplating your first book or want to improve your publishing strategy, this episode delivers essential wisdom, clarity, and inspiration.

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/how-publishing-a-book-can-transform-your-life-and-business/