Thriving Through Change | Leadership Lessons for Life & Work

In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips sits down with Lena M. Wilson, Transition Coach, 3x author, and CEO of Real Inspiration LLC. We discuss thriving through change in business and in life. With over 25 years in corporate HR, Lena helps leaders and organizations navigate change with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She unpacks how to lead with empathy, manage transitions effectively, and turn uncertainty into opportunity using her signature framework, "The Transition Blueprint™"

You’ll learn:
1️⃣ The real difference between a manager and a leader
2️⃣ How to communicate during seasons of rapid change
3️⃣ Six pillars of The Transition Blueprint™ for thriving through transitions
4️⃣ Why mindset and emotional regulation are key to resilience
5️⃣ How to reframe fear into forward momentum

🎯 Whether you’re leading a team or leading yourself, this episode will help you embrace change and grow stronger through it.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome to The Leadership Toolkit
00:52 - Lena M. Wilson’s Leadership Journey
06:27 - Deciding When You’re Underpaid
09:15 - Navigating a New Leadership Position
11:05 - Becoming an Effective Leader
17:04 - Good Leader vs Good Manager
21:30 - Challenges Leaders Face with Change
25:17 - Addressing Change as a Leader
31:10 - Leadership Transition Blueprint
32:30 - Adapting When the "Why" Changes
39:10 - Starting Point for Coaching Others
42:02 - Self-Reflection Homework
43:00 - Clarity in Leadership
45:23 - Overcoming Fear in Leadership
47:54 - Connecting with Lena M. Wilson
48:46 - Final Thoughts on Leadership
50:11 - Thank you for watching The Leadership Toolkit

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Website → https://LenaMWilson.com
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/LenaMWilson/
Free Career & Transition Guides → Available at LenaMWilson.com

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