Coaching Real Leaders

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• Ask Muriel Anything with Special Guest Matt Abrahams

  September 28, 2026 · 41 min

  How do I show my team I’m listening when I don’t agree with them? How do I project confidence when I don’t know what the future holds? How do I balance empathy with accountability? How do I influence others when I don’t have formal…

• How Do I Lead with Confidence Without Always Needing To Be Right?

  September 14, 2026 · 55 min

  She’s a leader who’s built a reputation for being direct, confident, and decisive. But she’s recently received feedback that her communication can create tense interactions with colleagues. Host Muriel Wilkins helps her look beyond the…

• Ask Muriel Anything: Staying Motivated, The Pros and Cons of People Management, and Handling Ambitious Employees

  August 31, 2026 · 35 min

  How do you stay motivated in your career after years of success - and conquering so many mountains? How do you decide if taking on people management is the right move for you? How should you respond to an ambitious employee that you…

• Behind the Scenes: A Coaching Debrief

  August 24, 2026 · 32 min

  Join host Muriel Wilkins as she unpacks last week’s Coaching Real Leaders’ episode, “Why Haven’t I Made It To The C-Suite”, where she coached  Randy - a leader who has spent years coming close to landing the most senior level executive…

• Best of CRL: Why Haven’t I Made it to the C-Suite?

  August 17, 2026 · 48 min

  He’s spent years coming close to landing the most senior level executive roles, only to be passed over without clear feedback. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through what to do when you feel you've done everything "right" but still don't…

• Ask Muriel Anything with Special Guest Damien Faughnan

  August 3, 2026 · 47 min

  Have you ever been passed over for a promotion? Are you wondering whether you're ready for the CEO role—or your next big career move? Are you struggling to figure out when it's time to leave for good? In this episode, CEO Coach and…

• How Do I Lead Someone Who Doesn’t Seem to Fit the Team Culture?

  July 20, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

  She’s recently taken on a bigger leadership role and with that shift comes a new challenge: how to lead a team where one person’s style doesn’t seem to fit the culture she’s worked so hard to build. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through…

• Ask Muriel Anything: Becoming My Friend’s Boss, Upsetting a Coworker, Dealing With Micromanagers

  July 6, 2026 · 35 min

  How do I handle becoming my close friend’s boss?  How do I recover after upsetting a coworker? How do I get my boss to stop micromanaging? In this episode, Muriel and her producer, Mary, answer listeners’ questions to help you navigate the…