Coaching Real Leaders

How do I handle becoming my close friend’s boss? How do I recover after upsetting a coworker?How do I get my boss to stop micromanaging?In this episode, Muriel and her producer, Mary, answer listeners’ questions to help you navigate the issues you face at work.For further reading: Good Leaders Admit Mistakes: https://hbr.org/video/2228473497001/good-leaders-admit-mistakesTransitioning from Peer to Manager? Here’s What to Expect: https://www.csinsider.co/email/transitioning-from-peer-to-managerThe Secret to Building a High-Performance Team: https://hbr.org/2025/09/the-secret-to-building-a-high-performing-teamWhy Micromanagement Is So Harmful: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-of-the-manager/202409/why-micromanagement-is-so-harmfulConnect 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.

She’s found herself in a role that she loves at a company she loves, but is wondering how – and to what extent – she should be planning for the next role and beyond. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through defining her goals, deepening her understanding of her organization, and embracing clarity while still being excited for the unknowns ahead. Check out Muriel’s new book, Leadership Unblocked, out October 28th: leadershipunblocked.com Further reading: How to Figure Out What You Want Next in Your Career When It’s Time To Leave a Job You’re Passionate About Why Love is the Key to Career Success Take this Job and Love It How to Leave a Job You Love What is Psychological Safety?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you experiencing a roadblock in your leadership path? On this season of Coaching Real Leaders, executive coach Muriel Wilkins works through issues like imposter syndrome, whether you really want to be CEO, and how to receive – and take action on – tough feedback. She guides leaders through what’s holding them back, their options for moving forward, and truly defining what they want in their careers. Listen to the latest season of Coaching Real Leaders starting September 22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

His leadership role requires him to co-lead a project with someone he finds challenging to work with. With clashing styles and unclear roles, their partnership feels anything but collaborative. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through the root of the power struggle, and guides him toward a more intentional co-leadership path. Further reading: How Co-Leaders Succeed 8 Reasons Why Co-Leaders Fail What Makes Creative Partnerships Work What is a RACI chart?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She’s been in leadership roles for over a decade, but is feeling challenged at her latest company. She wants to focus on developing a long-term strategy but finds herself getting bogged down by the constant crises and day-to-day issues. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through what’s keeping her from being more strategic. Further reading: If Strategy Is So Important, Why Don’t We Make Time for It? Does Your Company Lurch from Crisis to Crisis? How to Focus on What’s Important, Not Just What’s Urgent Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She has been given more leadership responsibilities, but she worries that she’s not seen as a leader at her company. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through why she feels like an outsider, how she can navigate her organization’s dynamics, and how to move towards her end goal. Further reading: Seeing Yourself As a Leader (from the HBR On Leadership podcast) How Outsiders Become Game Changers How to Showcase Your Potential As a Leader Who Are You as a Leader?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.