Coaching Real Leaders
We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Longtime leadership coach Muriel Wilkins takes you inside real-life leadership coaching sessions with high performers working to overcome p...
AI overview.Muriel Wilkins, a seasoned leadership coach and affiliated with Harvard Business Review, is recognized for her expertise in helping individuals navigate profess…
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On the show
- Dave Stachowiak1 ep
- Mary Dooe1 ep
- Mary1 ep
Also: Amy Gallo, Randy, Damien Faughnan
Audience Interest
- leadership development
- career advancement
Podcast Focus
- real-life coaching sessions
- high performer experiences
Publishing Consistency
- 90 episodes total
- active for 5 years
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- 🇺🇸United States · ManagementHOME#3324K to 127K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Management#711K to 59K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Management#99.8K to 52K
- 🇳🇱Netherlands · Management#29.4K to 50K
- 🇮🇳India · Management#88.0K to 42K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
103K to 546K🎙 Weekly cadence·101 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
206K to 1.1M🇺🇸23%🇧🇷11%🇬🇧10%+25 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
113K to 600K7.3K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/26/26 | Ask Muriel Anything: Getting Recognized at Work, Managing Team Conflict, and Responding to Tough Feedback | How do you make sure your contributions are recognized when the things you do best seem to go unnoticed?How should you handle conflict between two employees who don't get along?What should you do when colleagues describe you as intimidating, even though you see yourself as collaborative and approachable?In this episode of Ask Muriel Anything, Muriel and her producer, Mary, answer listeners’ questions about navigating workplace dynamics, understanding your value, and becoming a more effective leader. They discuss how to test your assumptions about what your organization values, when to step in to address team conflict, and how to use difficult feedback to expand your leadership range without losing sight of who you are.For further reading:Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) by Amy Gallo: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647821061?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackWhy Employees Need Both Recognition and Appreciation: https://hbr.org/2019/11/why-employees-need-both-recognition-and-appreciationHow to Fix Dysfunctional Team Dynamics: https://hbr.org/podcast/2025/05/how-to-fix-dysfunctional-team-dynamicsWant to stay connected? You can find Muriel here:Website: murielwilkins.comLinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan WilkinsInstagram: @CoachMurielWilkinsWant to be coached by Muriel?If you’re facing a professional challenge, apply to be coached by Muriel on the Coaching Real Leaders podcast: Apply here Keep the conversation going:Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community where Muriel hosts live debriefs and Q&A sessions: coachingrealleaderscommunity.comGo deeper:Read Muriel’s newest book, Leadership Unblocked: LeadershipUnblocked.comFor executive coaches:Learn more about Evolve, Muriel’s immersive program for executive coaches: murielwilkins.com/evolveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 32m 45s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | “Cold Call”: How Strong Teams Leverage Different Personality Types | Today, we’re sharing an episode from Cold Call, the chart-topping management podcast from our colleagues at Harvard Business School. Hosted by HBS Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Brian Kenny, Cold Call explores the real-world business case studies taught at HBS, with the professors who write them and often the executives and innovators who lived them. From the history of Hershey to today's biggest AI case studies, Cold Call breaks down the decisions, tradeoffs, and leadership lessons behind some of the most fascinating organizations.In today’s episode, Harvard Business School Professor Len Schlesinger and TypeCoach President Rob Toomey join host Brian Kenny to discuss how managers can recognize and work across cognitive differences to improve team dynamics. They dig in on two team case studies where dysfunction isn’t loud or dramatic, and they explore how to address that subtle tension before it derails performance or strains relationships.To listen to more episodes, follow Cold Call on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.Connect with Muriel:Website: murielwilkins.comLinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.comRead Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 28m 18s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | How Do I Ensure I Get Promoted? | She’s a leader who has worked hard to grow her career, but is currently feeling held back from reaching the next level. She wants to know what she needs to do to earn a promotion, especially given the challenges she faces with her team. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how to manage the tension she’s feeling, and helps consider how she can keep developing even when there’s no guarantee of promotion.Vote for Coaching Real Leaders in the Signal Awards! https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/advice-how-toFor Further Reading: Leadership Unblocked by Muriel Wilkins Chapter 5: LeadershipUnblocked.comConnect with Muriel:Website: murielwilkins.comLinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.comRead Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 50m 23s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | Ask Muriel Anything with Special Guest Matt Abrahams | How do I show my team I’m listening when I don’t agree with them?How do I project confidence when I don’t know what the future holds?How do I balance empathy with accountability?How do I influence others when I don’t have formal authority?In this episode, Muriel and communication expert Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and host of Think Fast, Talk Smart, answer listeners’ questions about some of the trickiest communication and leadership challenges. They discuss how to demonstrate that you’re listening without having to agree, how to communicate with confidence in uncertain situations, and how to hold people accountable without sacrificing empathy. For further reading: Think Fast, Talk Smart: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcastMatt’s book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Faster-Talk-Smarter-Successfully/dp/1668010305?tag=bookplease06-20&geniuslink=trueBuilding Influence Without Authority (Coaching Real Leaders): https://hbr.org/podcast/2021/03/building-influence-without-authorityExerting Influence Without Authority (Harvard Business Review): https://hbr.org/2008/02/exerting-influence-without-autConnect with Muriel:Website: murielwilkins.comLinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.comRead Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 41m 06s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | How Do I Lead with Confidence Without Always Needing To Be Right? | She’s a leader who’s built a reputation for being direct, confident, and decisive. But she’s recently received feedback that her communication can create tense interactions with colleagues. Host Muriel Wilkins helps her look beyond the feedback itself to understand what’s driving those moments, and how she can exude confidence without the need to always be right. For further reading: The Right Way to Respond to Negative Feedback: https://hbr.org/2018/05/the-right-way-to-respond-to-negative-feedbackHow to Make Sense of Conflicting Feedback on Your Leadership: https://hbr.org/2022/01/how-to-make-sense-of-conflicting-feedback-on-your-leadershipHow Do I Stop Being Defensive?: https://hbr.org/podcast/2021/11/how-do-i-stop-being-defensive?What Leaders Get Wrong About Listening: https://hbr.org/podcast/2025/06/what-leaders-get-wrong-about-listeningLeadership Unblocked Chapter 5: LeadershipUnblocked.com Own the Room: https://us.amazon.com/Own-Room-Discover-Signature-Leadership-ebook/dp/B00BAH7PQY/ref=sr_1_2?_encoding=UTF8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.epwJb2QC4llONZO6YeARJmJmT5QGtcapVuFP9fuTNbE.N4ouJEbmhKVyJS8dDcnMA_s1Ieg-1Da9XjVKtTDekp8&dib_tag=se&keywords=B00BBJZX2O&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1789330493&s=digital-text&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&sr=1-2Connect with Muriel:Website: murielwilkins.comLinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.comRead Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 54m 48s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 | motivationpeople management+3 | — | Harvard Business ReviewA Guide to Motivating Yourself at Work+4 | — | motivationpeople management+4 | — | 34m 59s | ||
| 8/24/26 | coachingleadership+3 | Randy | Leadership UnblockedCoaching Real Leaders Community+1 | — | coachingC-Suite+3 | — | 31m 37s | ||
| 8/17/26 | C-Suiteexecutive roles+3 | — | Harvard Business Review | — | C-Suiteexecutive coaching+3 | — | 48m 01s | ||
| 8/3/26 | career advancementCEO readiness+3 | Damien Faughnan | Harvard Business Review | — | promotionCEO role+3 | — | 47m 05s | ||
| 7/20/26 | leadershipteam dynamics+3 | — | Harvard Business ReviewLinkedIn+3 | — | leadershipteam culture+3 | — | 1h 04m 41s | ||
| 7/6/26 | workplace dynamicsmanagement challenges+4 | — | Harvard Business ReviewCoaching Real Leaders Community+3 | — | bosscoworker+5 | — | 35m 03s | ||
| 6/22/26 | leadershiptechnical expertise+3 | — | Harvard Business ReviewAI+1 | — | leadershipAI+3 | — | 55m 38s | ||
| 6/8/26 | leadershipworkplace conflict+3 | Amy Gallo | Harvard Business ReviewGetting Along | — | leadershipconflict resolution+3 | — | 46m 54s | ||
| 5/25/26 | leadership fulfillmentcareer transition+3 | — | Harvard Business ReviewCoaching Real Leaders Community+4 | — | leadershipfulfillment+4 | — | 1h 00m 53s | ||
| 5/11/26 | productivityleadership+3 | Mary | Harvard Business ReviewThe Guardian+5 | — | productivityleadership+3 | — | 35m 50s | ||
| 4/27/26 | boss-employee relationshipcoaching+3 | — | Harvard Business ReviewFast Company+1 | — | bosscoaching+3 | — | 51m 29s | ||
| 4/13/26 | leadership challengesexecutive coaching+4 | Dave Stachowiak | Coaching For LeadersHarvard Business Review+3 | — | leadershipcoaching+5 | — | 44m 19s | ||
| 3/30/26 | career advancementleadership+3 | — | Harvard Business ReviewCoaching Real Leaders Community+3 | — | promotionC-suite+3 | — | 48m 11s | ||
| 3/16/26 | workplace challengesbusiness partnerships+3 | Mary Dooe | Harvard Business ReviewCoaching Real Leaders Community+1 | — | executive coachworkplace issues+3 | — | 28m 47s | ||
| 3/2/26 | buy-inleadership+3 | — | Harvard Business ReviewLeadershipUnblocked.com+1 | — | buy-inleadership+5 | — | 49m 37s | ||
| 2/16/26 | executive coachingleadership challenges+4 | — | Harvard Business ReviewCoaching Real Leaders Community+1 | — | executive coachleadership+3 | — | 1m 52s | ||
| 12/1/25 | CEOleadership+3 | — | Leadership Unblocked | — | CEOleadership+4 | — | 41m 15s | ||
| 11/17/25 | managementleadership+3 | — | Leadership UnblockedHarvard Business Review | — | people managementleadership advice+3 | — | 47m 15s | ||
| 11/3/25 | organizational uncertaintycareer development+3 | — | Leadership Unblocked | — | organizational uncertaintycareer growth+3 | — | 51m 33s | ||
| 10/20/25 | leadershipcareer advancement+3 | — | Leadership UnblockedHarvard Business Review | — | leadershipmeetings+4 | — | 1h 01m 06s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Muriel Wilkins, a seasoned leadership coach and affiliated with Harvard Business Review, is recognized for her expertise in helping individuals navigate professional challenges and enhance their leadership capabilities. Her approach combines practical insights with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, making her a sought-after voice in the business community. "Coaching Real Leaders" stands out for its immersive format, where listeners gain access to actual leadership coaching sessions with high-performing individuals. The podcast covers topics such as career development, management strategies, and overcoming societal and cultural barriers in the workplace, providing actionable guidance that resonates with professionals at various stages of their careers. The show attracts a diverse audience of aspiring and established leaders seeking to elevate their careers. Listeners appreciate the real-world scenarios and relatable challenges presented in each episode, which offer valuable lessons and practical strategies for personal and professional growth.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 7.3K
- Total plays: 78K
- Total reviews: 671
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 230
Castbox
- Followers: 5.9K
- Plays: 78K
- Reviews: 10
Podcast App
- Followers: 677
- Reviews: 658
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 486
- Reviews: 3
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Audience
adults, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- real-life coaching sessions
- high performer experiences
- practical career guidance
- leadership growth strategies
Audience interests
- leadership development
- career advancement
- professional challenges
- coaching insights
Platform reach
- Harvard Business Review affiliation
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base
- unknown total followers
Publishing consistency
- 90 episodes total
- active for 5 years
- weekly or more often
- consistent episode release
Chart history for Coaching Real Leaders
Peaked at #2 in Netherlands, top 10 in 18 of 50 tracked markets, currently #2 in Netherlands.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| MY | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| BE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| AE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| RO | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| NG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| TR | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| SG | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| PE | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| CZ | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| VN | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| KE | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Brazil | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| India | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| TH | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Spain | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| South Korea | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Canada | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| GR | — | #15 | #15 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.