About this episode

Katie Tamblin discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and curiosity in effective leadership.

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name. What if the biggest thing holding you back as a leader isn’t strategy—but how you relate to people? In this episode, Katie Tamblin breaks down what it really takes to lead through uncertainty, build trust, and create teams that actually thrive. She shares hard-earned lessons on navigating change, managing emotions under pressure, and why curiosity might be your most underrated leadership skill. You’ll hear a refreshing take on success—one that prioritizes peace, authenticity, and long-term impact over ego and short-term wins. If you’re tired of surface-level leadership advice and ready to lead in a way that actually works, this conversation will challenge how you think—and how you show up…

People in this episode

Host: Sumit Gupta

Guest: Katie Tamblin

Topics covered

• leadership
• trust building
• navigating change
• emotional management
• curiosity in leadership
• long-term impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LinkedIn, katietamblin.com

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