The Driven Leadership Podcast

We wanted to take a moment to say thank you for listening and being a part of this journey for us in 2024! We have such an amazing time putting these episodes together and can’t wait for what 2025 has in store. We’ll you all in the new year!

With 14+ years of leadership development and training, the hosts, Mary and Eric, are experts in handling interpersonal conflict within teams and overcoming personal challenges within individuals that ultimately hinder their leadership ability. This podcast aims to share that expertise through conversation around:

• Real-life, challenging leadership scenarios (submitted by listeners)
• Common roadblocks in one’s leadership journey
• Topics at the forefront of leadership and organizational development
• Interviews with other industry-leading experts.

In this engaging conversation, Kristina Hernandez, head coach of the Stetson University beach volleyball team, shares her journey and insights on leadership, growth mindset, and overcoming adversity. This discussion with Mary highlights the importance of resilience, the role of trust in coaching, and the necessity of fostering a positive team culture. Kristina emphasizes that success is often born from challenges and that athletes must learn to embrace discomfort to grow. The conversation concludes with practical advice for coaches and athletes on navigating struggles and maintaining a forward-moving mindset.

In this conversation, Connor, Eric & Mary explore the themes of adversity and the importance of developing a growth mindset. We discuss the differences between fixed and growth mindsets, share personal experiences, and provide practical tools for overcoming challenges. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of awareness, accountability, and the ability to learn from failure as essential components of personal development. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace adversity as a means of growth and to seek clarity in their goals.

In this the first part of this 2 part episode of the Driven Leadership Podcast, the hosts dive into the concept of imposter syndrome, exploring its impact on personal and professional growth. We discuss various types of imposter syndrome, share our personal experiences, and offer strategies for overcoming these feelings. We wanted our conversation to emphasize the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and the value of making mistakes as part of the learning process.