The Fulfilled Leader with Jean Balfour
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The Fulfilled Leader with Jean Balfour
For leaders who want to thrive - not just survive.Leadership can be lonely, overwhelming, and emotionally draining. But it doesn’t have to be. Join Master Certified Coach Jean Balfour as she brings honesty, depth, and warmth to conversations about what it really takes to lead with resilience, clarit...
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Solving the 10 Toughest Leadership Problems with Dr. Katie Best
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Katie Best, a leadership coach, consultant, and author whose career has been shaped by asking one central questi...
Seven Strategies to Strengthen Your Influence at Work
Influencing others at work can often feel like one of the most challenging parts of leadership. Whether it’s navigating difficult relationships, persu...
Taming the Inner Critic: How to Stop Rumination and Self-Doubt at Work
In this episode of The Fulfilled Leader, Jean Balfour explores one of the most common challenges leaders face, negative thinking, rumination, and self...
School Stories That Shape Your Leadership
Have you ever thought about how your school experiences continue to shape you as a leader today? From the sound of the classroom bell to the sting of...
Overcoming Overwhelm: Practical Strategies for Leaders
Overwhelm seems to be everywhere right now. In fact, LinkedIn’s Chief Economist Karin Kimborough recently shared that posts mentioning overwhelm have...
Navigate Career Transitions with Confidence - Vanessa Iloste & Vanessa Teo
In this episode of The Fulfilled Leader, Jean is joined by senior HR leaders Vanessa Iloste and Vanessa Teo, co-hosts of the Career Transitions podcas...
Identity, Bliss, and the Leader You’re Becoming
Discover how to bridge the gap between who you are today and the leader you aspire to be - with practical tools, inspiring research, and the courage t...
What Drives You? Rethinking Ambition in Leadership
In this episode of The Fulfilled Leader, Jean revisits a powerful and often misunderstood topic - ambition. Prompted by recent coaching conversations...
Psychology Meets Leadership with Dr Jonathan Marshall
How does our early life shape the leaders we become?
What role does fear play in our ambition?
And how can we lead with more wholeness a...
Triggered at Work: What to Do When You React
How many times today have you been triggered? A sharp email, an offhand comment, a meeting that left you spiralling. Sometimes it’s a small internal s...
The Art of Navigating Power and Politics at Work
Welcome back to The Fulfilled Leader! In this second refreshed episode, we’re diving deep into a subject that so often surfaces in coaching sessions -...
One Piece at a Time: Building the Life You Want
Are you feeling stuck in your work or leadership, wishing for a breakthrough moment that never seems to come?
In this reflective and encouraging...
Unlock Purpose and Fulfillment at Work
After four years and over a hundred episodes, I’m taking a moment to revisit some of the most loved conversations on this podcast. And what better pla...
5 Steps to Braver Action: Closing the Courage Gap with Dr Margie Warrell
Why do so many smart, capable people hold themselves back from stepping into their potential? In this episode, I’m joined by leadership expert, bestse...
Ep. #100. How to Start Journalling as a Tool for Leadership Growth
Welcome to the 100th episode of The Fulfilled Leader! In this heartfelt milestone episode, Jean Balfour reflects on the journey that began in December...
Ep. #99. The Resilient Leader: Navigating Workplace Emotions with Confidence
In this episode of The Fulfilled Leader, Jean Balfour shares a deeply personal and practical exploration of emotional resilience at work. From the sub...
Ep. #98 Why Fulfillment in Leadership Matters Now More Than Ever
In this powerful opening episode of The Fulfilled Leader, Jean Balfour shares the personal and professional journey behind the podcast's transformatio...
Ep. #97 A Tech Consultant’s Journey to Becoming a Bestselling Novelist - Danny Dagan
Guest: Danny Dagan – Author of The Game
Episode Summary:
In this episode, I sit down with Danny Dagan, author of The Game, a gripping thri...
Ep. #96 The Power of Pivoting: Punita Lal on Careers, Boards & Creativity
In this inspiring episode of Making Sense of Work, I sit down with the incredible Punita Lal, a distinguished business leader, board director, and exe...
Ep. #95 Harnessing Accountability: Your Catalyst for Personal and Professional Growth
In this episode of Making Sense of Work, Jean Balfour explores the role of accountability in helping us achieve our goals—both in our personal and pro...
Ep. #94 Becoming a Relational Leader
Relational leadership is a transformative concept focusing on building trust and connection within teams, especially crucial in our tech-driven work e...
Ep. #93 Healing Self-Doubt with Sas Petherick
In this inspiring episode, Jean Balfour welcomes Sas Petherick, an internationally renowned coach and expert in healing self-doubt. Sas shares her rem...
Ep. #92 The Impact of Our Early Lives on Our Leadership: Dr. Saba Hasanie
In this insightful episode of Making Sense of Work, Jean Balfour is joined by Dr. Saba Hasanie, Managing Director and Senior Partner of OSC Leadership...
Ep. #91. Beyond Resilience: Navigating Mental Wellbeing at Work
In this special episode of Making Sense of Work, released in honor of World Mental Health Day, Jean Balfour shares a deeply personal and reflective na...
Ep. #90 Impact of Coaching in Organisations: Insights from Katie Hasson of Standard Chartered Bank
In this episode of Making Sense of Work, Jean Balfour is joined by Katie Hasson, the dynamic leader of the Ignite program at Standard Chartered Bank....
Ep. #89 Curiosity: Your Key to Creativity, Growth, and Well-Being
Curiosity isn't just a trait; it's a transformative power that can revolutionize our lives. In this episode of "Making Sense of Work," I share my pers...
Ep. #88 The Work of Building a Thriving Coaching Business with Ellie Scarf
Episode Summary: In this episode of Making Sense of Work, Jean Balfour welcomes Ellie Scarf, founder and CEO of Lucent Global and the Impact Coach Col...
Ep #87 Career Coaching Series: Visualise Your Ideal Day
Have you ever wondered how your life could change if you spent just a little time dreaming about your perfect day? On this episode of Making Sense of...
Ep. #86 Yoga, Coaching & the UN: Finding Purpose in Bangladesh with Betsy Kimmel
Join us for an inspiring chat with Betsy Kimmel, our incredible PCC-level alumni and coach! Betsy takes us on her exciting journey, from tackling coac...
Ep. #85 Breaking Free from Office Drama: Drama Triangle Insights
In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of office dynamics and explore the Drama Triangle, a powerful psychological model developed by Dr....
Ep. #84 Transformative Breathwork with Céline Fontaine
Have you ever paid attention to your breathing during times of stress? Most likely, we don't, yet it's a powerful tool we can harness to maintain calm...
Ep. #83. Finding Ease Amidst the Hustle at Work
Imagine finding a sense of calm and ease amid the chaos of your workday; I believe it's not just a fantasy but a tangible goal.
In this...
Ep. #82 The Neuroscience of Misery at Work - Part 2
Ever feel like you're just going through the motions at work, weighed down by stress and dissatisfaction? This is part 2 of the neuroscience of misery...
Ep. #81 The Neuroscience of Misery at Work - Part 1
Ever feel like you're just going through the motions at work, weighed down by stress and dissatisfaction? This episode is your invitation to discover...
Ep. #80 Breaking into Your Zone of Genius
Today’s episode is inspired by Marianne Williamson and Gay Hendricks. Jean Balfour shares insights and experiences on overcoming self-imposed limitati...
Ep. #79 Navigating Overwhelm: From Chaos to Clarity
In today’s episode, Jean Balfour shares her own experiences of feeling overwhelmed, and shares insights on identifying, understanding, and overcoming...
Ep. #78 The Key to Unlocking Deeper Trust in Relationships
In today’s episode, we explore how being fully present with another person is not just a skill, but a critical gift that fosters genuine connection. J...
Ep. #77 Persisting Through Challenges: Lessons from Netflix's Nyad's Swim
Welcome to Season 3 on "Making Sense of Work"
Today’s episode is drawing inspiration from the impactful Netflix film, "Nyad." The docum...
Ep. #76 Endings and Beginnings
Picture this: I started the year with a grand plan—a visionary roadmap for my business and a commitment to its growth. Little did I know, the universe...
Ep. #75 Values: The North Star of Your Career
Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your career values? It's a practice that often gets overlooked amid the hustle of our daily lives. However,...