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

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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

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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

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Struggling at work but not ready to fully check out? In this video, we break down the concept of "quiet cracking"—what it is, how it affects you, and practical steps leaders and employees can take to address it.

• The difference between quiet cracking and quiet quitting
• Signs you're quietly cracking at work
• What leaders can do to support struggling team members
• Steps individuals can take to care for themselves and communicate needs
• Why addressing quiet cracking can save teams and prevent burnout

If this resonates with you or someone you know, be sure to watch and share!

#QuietCracking, #QuietQuitting, #WorkplaceBurnout, #EmployeeEngagement, #LeadershipTips, #MentalHealth, #JobStress, #TeamManagement, #EmployeeRetention, #WorkplaceCulture, #ManagerAdvice, #SelfCare, #ProfessionalFulfillment, #WorkplaceChallenges, #StressManagement, #EmployeeWellbeing, #CareerAdvice, #SetBoundaries, #Recognition, #JobSatisfaction, #WorkLifeBalance

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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Menopause at work is finally getting the attention it deserves. In this episode, we break down the impact, challenges, and real solutions for women—and the people who work alongside them.

• Why open conversations about perimenopause and menopause are only now happening in the workplace
• The key role of education for both men and women in ending stigma and bias
• How symptoms like brain fog and emotional changes uniquely affect female leaders
• Practical tips for self-care, peer support, and organizational change
• Reframing midlife as a powerful time for reinvention, not just “the change”

To learn more about Ashleigh Tobin:

Ashleigh Tobin is a Tedx and international award-winning speaker, a health and mind coach and an unapologetic advocate for looking after the body – the only place we have to live as humans!

With over thirty-five years’ experience in nursing, pharmaceuticals, coaching and holistic health, she combines science, soul and straight-talking insight to help people restore their health, restart healthy habits and reset their head-game.

She supports both individuals and workplaces, offering one-to-one client work, engaging talks and wellness sessions that get to the heart of what so many people are silently struggling with – hormonal imbalances, stress, exhaustion, overwhelm, brain fog and low motivation.

Ashleigh is a registered nurse, a Satir Coaching and Mentoring Specialist, a Master NLP practitioner and a Storyteller. She holds additional qualifications in Mind Coaching, Complementary Medicine, CBT and Heartmath Stress Management.

Ashleigh lives in Wicklow, Ireland with her husband Eric.

You can stay connected with Ashleigh here: https://linktr.ee/yourhormonehealth

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleightobinhealthhabitshormones/

You may wish connect via her website: https://ashleightobin.com

#MenopauseInTheWorkplace #WomenInLeadership #Perimenopause #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipAtEveryAge #WomensHealth #MenopauseAwareness #HRSupport #MidlifeGrowth #InclusiveWorkplace #SelfCare #CareerDevelopment #EmpoweredWomen #AshleyExpert #WAD

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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Struggling with workplace miscommunication? In this episode, Kimberly J. Benoit sits down with Elizabeth Bachman to break down why communication gaps happen and practical ways to bridge the divide.

* The roots of communication breakdowns, including gender stereotypes and different thinking styles
* The difference between single-focused (task-oriented) and multi-focused (relational) communication
* How workplace culture and technology are shifting communication patterns
* Actionable strategies to communicate more effectively with different styles
* The power of concise storytelling and strategic messaging in getting your point across

Make sure to connect with Elizabeth Bachman on LinkedIn or her website!

A little more about Elizabeth:

Elizabeth Bachman is THE go-to person for advanced level training in Speaking, Presentation Skills, Sales and Leadership. With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, she helps high-level clients master a message that brings * the Funding they need, * the Allies they want & * the Recognition they deserve. A sought-after speaker and strategist in Silicon Valley, nationally and internationally, Elizabeth works with leaders and influencers who need to become concise and compelling presenters. She helps them present as smart, down-to-earth, loose, friendly—even funny—and still be taken seriously.

Elizabeth is the host of the international podcast: Speakers Who Get Results, where she interviews experts on presentation skills, leadership, visibility, and cross-cultural communication. Having spent over 30 years directing such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo in more than 50 operas around the world, Elizabeth brings a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters. Fluent in 5 languages, she brings her global experience to her clients.

#CommunicationStyles #WorkplaceCommunication #SingleFocused #MultiFocused #GenderDifferences #CorporateCulture #Creativity #Storytelling #StrategicCommunication #Leadership #ProjectManagement #RelationalThinkers #TaskOriented #WorkplaceDiversity #PresentationSkills #BulletPoints #TeamDynamics #BusinessCommunication #Stress #EffectiveMeetings #CareerAdvancement

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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Struggling with the people side of leadership? In this episode, Kimberly Benoit shares practical strategies for turning leadership knowledge into real-world skills that stick.

• Why it’s so hard to apply leadership training when the pressure is on
• The science behind building “muscle memory” for better leadership habits
• How to intentionally practice new leadership skills—and why repetition matters
• A real-life example of navigating a difficult conversation at work
• A simple challenge to choose, practice, and reflect on one skill to improve your leadership this week

Tune in for actionable advice to help you lead with more confidence, clarity, and impact.

#leadership #difficultconversations #workplacedrama #musclememory #neuralpathways #boundarysetting #activelistening #leadershippractice #teambuilding #leadershipskills #leadershiphabits #roleplay #leadershipcoaching #feedback #reflection #mindfulness #personalgrowth #progressoverperfection #leadershipdevelopment #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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Feeling burnt out or stuck as a leader? In this episode, Kimberly J. Benoit shares practical insights on "practicing the pause" and how taking breaks can shift your mindset and leadership effectiveness.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why taking intentional breaks helps you lead better and recover from burnout
• The concept of "practicing the pause" for managing conflict and stress
• Personal lessons from Kimberly’s own pause and how it sparked new ideas
• Encouragement and actionable tips for embracing pauses to make better decisions

Don’t forget to subscribe for future episodes packed with practical, no-nonsense leadership advice!

#leadership #practicethepause #mindfulness #burnout #workplacedrama #leadershipstrategies #mentalhealth #selfcare #teambuilding #conflictresolution #stressmanagement #solopreneur #personalgrowth #toughconversations #confidence #impostersyndrome #corporateworld #wellness #lifebalance #productivity #podcast #KimberlyJBenoit

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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