Ever feel like you’re going through the motions on autopilot? In this episode, leadership coach and former engineer Kris Liebau joins Kimberly to discuss how to break out of robotic habits and build more self-awareness at work and beyond.

• Why we fall into autopilot routines and how early programming shapes our habits
• The impact of autopilot behaviors on leadership and team dynamics
• The importance of feedback, how to receive it, and why it’s often dismissed
• Strategies to increase presence and awareness (without the “woo”)
• How recognizing your choices can boost creativity, innovation, and satisfaction

Ready to get out of autopilot mode? Watch now!

Kris Liebau, ACC, believes it’s possible to act with impact. As the founder of Action & Ease Leadership Coaching, Kris helps engineering executives and managers propel themselves and their teams forward. She’s best known for her innovative coaching solutions empowering you to identify the most valuable actions to take to grow yourself, lead with ease, communicate effectively, and guide your team to reach their potential.

Kris comes to this work having trained thousands of people across her 20+ year career in leadership roles in engineering, quality, manufacturing, and the National Ski Patrol. As well as inspiring hundreds more on topics of leadership and personal and professional development in organizations including Society of Women Engineers, American Society for Quality, and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

#SelfAwareness #Autopilot #Leadership #Feedback #EngineeringMindset #Presence #Mindfulness #Habits #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #Curiosity #Culture #PsychologicalSafety #ImpactVsIntent #Communication #Burnout #Productivity #Multitasking #Choice #ProblemSolving #Empathy #Relationships #WorkCulture #TeamDynamics #ProfessionalDevelopment #Change #Adaptability

To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.

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Feeling overwhelmed as a senior leader, constantly putting out fires and managing everyone else’s priorities? In this episode, Kimberly Benoit walks you through the Leadership Energy League assessment to help you reclaim your time, energy, and focus.

How to audit where your leadership time and energy actually go vs. where they should go

The four key buckets of work: high-impact, necessary-but-delegatable, urgent-but-low-value, and energy drains

Practical examples of shifting away from micromanagement toward strategic leadership

Strategies for setting boundaries and creating effective systems that protect your time

Actionable steps to identify your biggest energy drain and set boundaries that stick

Ready to work smarter, not harder? Dive in and start changing the way you lead today!


#leadership #energyaudit #boundarysetting #seniorleaders #timemanagement #delegation #highimpactwork #lowvaluetasks #energydrains #meetings

#productivity #strategicplanning #teamdevelopment #prioritization #leaderlearninglab #KimberlyBenoit #worklifebalance #focus #systems #attentionmanagement

#coaching #overwhelm #preventingburnout #leadershipsuccess #effectiveleadership #organizationalgrowth

To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.

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👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI!

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Join host Kimberly Benoit as she interviews author Joel Hilchey about his newly released book, "The Six and a Half Habits of Highly Defective Bosses." They dive into real stories, practical leadership tips, and the realities of accidental management.

• Discover the inspiration behind Joel’s book and his journey from accidental manager to intentional leader
• Learn about the “six and a half habits” of bad bosses, including the significance of being “consistently inconsistent”
• Practical techniques for avoiding common manager pitfalls like mediocrity mongering, hassle making, and fumbling feedback
• The importance of intentional leadership, time management, and building positive team culture
• Advice on handling difficult workplace environments and tips for creating happier, more resilient teams

Grab the book here, and don’t forget to share your best (or worst) boss stories with Joel!

Joel Bio:

Joel is an ideas guy. His gift seems to stem from a strange combination of observation, insight, and blatant disregard for conventional thinking.He's also a juggler (literally and figuratively). In addition to leading the Beanstalk Creative team, he maintains a busy schedule as a keynote speaker on workplace culture, creating unforgettable spectacles on stage. He's the father of 3 kids, 2 of whom co-habitated a uterus, and he attempts to be a good husband. Joel has authored 4 books, and he taught engineering for over a decade at McMaster University, where he was named one of the Top 150+ Alumni. He’s a seasoned barbershop quartet singer, he formerly chaired the board of the world-renowned Hamilton Children’s Choir, and he's a semi-competitive joggler (that's right... juggling whilst jogging). Learn more at joelhilchey.com

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#SixAndAHalfHabits #HighlyDefectiveBosses #Leadership #BadBossStories #TeamManagement #AccidentalManagers #Consistency #Feedback #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipMistakes #CareerDevelopment #Mediocrity #TeamDynamics #Recognition #EmployeeEngagement #ManagementTips #WorkplaceHumor #BookLaunch #TimeManagement #LeadershipGrowth #JoelHilchi #KimberlyBenoit

To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.

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👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI!

📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE!

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Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay

#leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment