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The Shameless Mom Academy

Sara Dean

Sara Dean launched the Shameless Mom Academy to help moms lead more positive, powerful and purposeful lives #everydamnday. Sara is an award winning fitness professional, author, speaker, and...

Episodes

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1015: Why Women Leaders Struggle With Authority | Leadership Strategies

How do you feel when someone exerts authority over you? And how does that influence the way you exercise your own authority as a leader? For...

33:43Oct 27, 2026

1014: What You Can Do to Dismantle Everyday Racism with Paul Ladipo | Inclusive Leadership

I have followed Paul Ladipo’s work on LinkedIn for the last few years. Every time he posts, I can’t “like” his post fast enough. His experti...

49:29Oct 20, 2026

1013: From Working Class to Breaking Glass at Starbucks with Wanda Herndon | Leadership Stories

Very few women are looking for their opportunity to shatter glass ceilings from the time they are little girls. Wanda J. Herndon was one of...

48:57Oct 13, 2026

1012: Integrity in Leadership: Do Your Actions Match Your Values? | Leadership Strategies

Integrity in leadership is easy to talk about when the stakes are low. The real test comes when living your values costs you something: appr...

33:24Oct 6, 2026

1011: 5 Common Communication Breakdowns Between Senior and Mid-Level Leaders | Leadership Tips

Communication breaks down between senior and mid-level leaders even when everyone is really hustling to do the very best they can in their r...

24:32Sep 29, 2026

1010: How Great Leaders Make People Feel Seen With Microaffirmations - with Dr. Sherri Lynch | Inclusive Leadership

I met Dr. Sherri Lynch on my first day on campus for graduate school. I was told by another professor that I should introduce myself to her....

56:21Sep 22, 2026

1009: How to Maintain Your Confidence During Constant Change and Uncertainty | Leadership Mindset

I don’t know anyone who has breezed through life since 2020. Constant change, enduring uncertainty, and frequent downright chaos have become...

24:15Sep 15, 2026

1008: 4 Effective Communication Skills Every Leader Needs | Leadership Strategies

Strong leadership communication isn’t just about knowing what to say. It’s also largely about knowing how to say what you need to say. It's...

25:28Sep 8, 2026

1007: All Speaking Is Public Speaking. 3 Ps to Make It Approachable - with Dana Robinson Slote

Dana Robinson Slote and I originally connected on LinkedIn, where I stumbled upon her work and was immediately excited about some of our sim...

42:32Sep 1, 2026

1006: 5 Ways Perimenopause and Menopause Can Affect How Women Lead | Leadership Stories

As I’ve talked about in past episodes about perimenopause and menopause (Episodes 924, 954, and 968), the transition from perimenopause to m...

33:25Aug 25, 2026

1005: The Hidden Costs of Leaving Too Much Unsaid at Work | Leadership Mindset

What happens when too much goes unsaid at work? The conversations we avoid don’t simply disappear. Over time, unspoken concerns can become r...

30:16Aug 18, 2026

1004: 5 Change-Management Mistakes That Are Exhausting Your Team | Leadership Strategies

Change is inevitable and, these days, seemingly constant. The responsibility to manage change effectively is a large one that can weigh heav...

33:38Aug 11, 2026

1003: How to Better Position Your Top Strengths as Your Leadership Edge

While every leader I work with is deeply talented, many struggle to self-identify their own areas of excellence and what sets them apart. If...

26:50Aug 4, 2026

1002: 4 Career Growth Strategies That Are Actually Working Right Now | Leadership Strategies

If you're a woman leader looking to grow your career, build executive presence, increase your visibility at work, or develop your leadership...

33:06Jul 28, 2026

1001: Cultural Intelligence and Women in Agricultural Leadership with Jacqui Gordón Núñez | Women in Agricultural Leadership, Cultural Leadership

Jacqui Gordón Núñez and I met when we were both speaking at the same women’s leadership event last spring. From the moment she took the stag...

55:44Jul 21, 2026

1000: 10 years. 1000 episodes. What I Never Saw Coming.

For the 1000th time, I sat down and hit record. This is a goal I have worked toward for 10 years. When I launched the podcast on March 15, 2...

47:11Jul 14, 2026

999: The Most Underrated Leadership Skill: Why Having FUN Drives Results | Leadership Strategies

I’ve worked with high-achieving women for over two decades. I think I attract high-achieving women because this is an attribute I deeply rel...

30:49Jul 7, 2026

998: 4 Management Mistakes That Are Trapping Leaders Right Now | Leadership Tips

Middle managers are getting squeezed from both directions right now. While this isn’t entirely new, the pace of change amid constant adaptat...

37:52Jun 30, 2026

997: Stop Holding Yourself Back: How to Become the Most Referred Voice in Your Industry | Leadership Mindset

Does visibility follow opportunities, or do opportunities follow visibility? The (perhaps hard) truth is that the opportunities you desire l...

27:57Jun 23, 2026

996: What Will You Be Known For (That AI Can’t Replace) | Leadership Strategies

In the age of AI (yes, I kind of roll my eyes when I say that), you have a massive opportunity to double down on YOU. You are an original -...

30:49Jun 16, 2026