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Sensei Karen engages with leading experts and accomplished business leaders, diving deep into what it means to be an outstanding leader of people while thriving at work and in life.

Get ready to be inspired as Karen and her guests share their journeys through captivating stories, offering hard-won wisdom and practical advice that you can use right now.

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Episode 132: Why Honest Teams Perform Better

2 weeks ago

In this episode, Karen Gately and Dom Thurbon unpack why the best teams are the ones willing to face reality, challenge assumptions, and have the conversations others avoid.

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Episode 129: Communication Well Under Pressure

10-Aug-26 2:00pm

Explore how leaders can handle high-pressure conversations with greater clarity, courage and control.

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Episode 128: How Organisations Can Help Reduce Domestic Violence

31-Jul-26 2:00pm

Karen reconnects with Vinisha Rathod to explore the role workplaces can play in supporting people experiencing domestic violence, and why safety at work can matter more than leaders realise.

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Episode 127: How Generalists Thrive in a Changing World

24-Jul-26 9:41am

This episode is a must-listen for mid-career professionals and managers who feel their non-linear path has been overlooked.

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Episode 120: The Briefcase Effect: Building a Personal Brand That Works

23-Apr-26 3:39pm

What if the most powerful way to grow your career is to be more of who you truly are? Explore how understanding your strengths, leading with authenticity, and showing up with intention can help you build influence and meaningful success.

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Episode 113: Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Tools for Tough Conversations

10-Nov-25 12:09pm

Discover how to navigate tough conversations with confidence and empathy. Karen and Amy Jacobson unpack the power of emotional intelligence in leadership.

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Episode 97: Elephants in the Room

31-Mar-25 1:49pm

Karen interviews business leader and Shrinking Elephants author Genevieve Hawkins on confronting the “elephants in the room”—unspoken tensions that hinder teams. They explore why these issues arise and share practical strategies for leaders to foster open communication and trust.

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Episode 94: Feedback for Performance Improvement

25-Feb-25 8:00am

In this podcast about transforming feedback conversations, Karen talks with Sue Anderson, a trainer, coach and author of the book ‘Feedback Fitness’.

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Episode 92: The Negotiation Playbook

3-Feb-25 7:00am

In a recent episode, Karen had a conversation with Glin Bayley, an experienced negotiation specialist and author of The Negotiation Playbook. They explored the fundamentals of successful negotiations, emphasizing the power of mindset, strategies for overcoming fear and essential techniques for achieving favorable outcomes.

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Episode 77: Why Soft Skills Are the New Hard Skills That Every Leader Needs

15-Jul-24 10:07am

Karen welcomes Leah Mether, an expert in communication and human skills, a seasoned speaker, trainer, facilitator and two-time published author, to explore why soft skills have become the essential hard skills every leader needs.

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