E23 | How to Cultivate Trust in Working Relationships
From Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast by Damian Goldvarg
May 4, 2026 · 23 min · Season 1 · Episode 23
About this episode
This episode explores the importance of trust in leadership and provides practical strategies for building and repairing trust in working relationships.
In this episode we dig into Chapter 5 of Lead With a Coaching Mindset and explore why trust is the bedrock of effective leadership. We define ethical, earned trust and walk through how trust gets broken — and how it’s deliberately rebuilt. You’ll hear practical strategies leaders can use every day: be consistent between words and actions, show up present, honor confidentiality, model vulnerability, and lead with curiosity and empathy (not sympathy). We also unpack Brené Brown’s BRAVING framework (Boundaries, Reliability, Accountability, Vault, Integrity, Non-judgment, Generosity) as a handy checklist for trust-building, plus how mirror-neuron empathy and emotional presence influence team relationships. Expect concrete tips for repairing damaged trust, creating psychologically safe spaces, and becoming the kind of leader people willingly follow. ➤ 📘 Pre-order the book: Lead With a Coaching Mindset — http://bit.ly/orderLeadwithaCoachingMindset ➤ 🌐 Learn more: goldvargconsulting.com ➤ 🔔 Subscribe & stay tuned: Hit “Subscribe” on your listening platform so you don’t miss future episodes!
People in this episode
Host: Damian Goldvarg
Topics covered
- trust in leadership
- ethical trust
- trust-building strategies
- psychological safety
- empathy in teams
Keywords
- trust
- leadership
- Brené Brown
- BRAVING framework
- psychological safety
- empathy
- vulnerability
- communication
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Lead With a Coaching Mindset
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