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The Executive Coaching Podcast

The Executive Coaching Podcast

Elisia Keown 100 Episodes Oct 6, 2026

The Executive Coaching Podcast is hosted by Elisia Keown, an executive coach and founder of Keown Coaching. It is aimed at busy leaders and executives who want practical help with people-related workplace challenges. Episodes are short and focus on common leadership themes and trends, offering coaching solutions that can be applied immediately. Listeners can also book a call with Elisia for direct support on their most pressing leadership issue.

Episodes

Ep 101: Building Executive Relationships, Trust and Visibility
Ep 101: Building Executive Relationships, Trust and Visibility Oct 6, 2026 21:12 A promotion can change your title overnight, but it doesn't automatically change the way people see you. In this episode, I break down why high-performing leaders can step into VP and C-suite roles only to find that trust, visibility and alignment haven't caught up with their new position. You'll learn why the heads-down approach that helped you get promoted can become a blind spot at the executi
Ep 100: Confidence Is Not Outsourced
Ep 100: Confidence Is Not Outsourced Sep 22, 2026 26:19 What if the confidence you're waiting for doesn't actually depend on the promotion, pay rise, title, or approval you're waiting to receive? In this 100th episode, I'm exploring how we can stop outsourcing our confidence to external circumstances and start recognizing the value, capability, and agency we already have. I'll break down how to separate our identity from our performance, compensatio
Ep 99: Your Why for Delivering Tough Feedback
Ep 99: Your Why for Delivering Tough Feedback Sep 8, 2026 20:50 What if the reason you keep avoiding a difficult conversation has less to do with courage and more to do with your why? In this episode, I'm breaking down why leaders often disguise self-protection as logical reasons for delaying tough feedback, and how to recognize when discomfort (not timing, relevance, or uncertainty) is really what's holding you back. You'll learn how to uncover a compelling
Ep 98: How to Turn Vague Executive Presence Feedback into Action
Ep 98: How to Turn Vague Executive Presence Feedback into Action Aug 25, 2026 35:05 What do you do when your boss tells you that you need "more executive presence" but gives you no idea what that actually means? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common—and least useful—pieces of workplace feedback and sharing how you can turn it into something specific, actionable, and measurable. If you'd like immediate support with the issues you're facing as a Leader, the
Ep 97: Why Asking for Help Makes You a Stronger Leader
Ep 97: Why Asking for Help Makes You a Stronger Leader Aug 11, 2026 24:08 Does asking for help make you look weak, or does it make you a better leader? Many executives believe they need to have all the answers, solve every problem themselves, and never show vulnerability. In this episode, I challenge that belief and explain why asking for help isn't a threat to your executive presence—it's one of the clearest signs of self-awareness, confidence, and effective leadershi
Ep 96: How to Navigate Your Next Executive Career Move Without Losing Yourself
Ep 96: How to Navigate Your Next Executive Career Move Without Losing Yourself Jul 28, 2026 30:12 Are you feeling stuck between staying in your current leadership role and searching for what comes next? In this episode, we explore the challenges executives face during career transitions and why finding your next role requires more than just updating your resume or applying for jobs. You'll learn why traditional job search tactics often fail at the senior leadership level, how mindset impacts
Ep 95: Why Mindset Alone Won't Build Executive Presence
Ep 95: Why Mindset Alone Won't Build Executive Presence Jul 14, 2026 33:13 Can you develop executive presence by simply thinking more confidently? In this episode, I'll explain why so many leaders get stuck chasing either confidence or communication skills, and why neither works on its own. I'll introduce a practical framework that combines mindset with action, helping leaders build genuine executive presence that feels authentic rather than forced.  If you'd like imme
Ep 94: The Executive Asset: Protecting Your Time, Energy, and Capacity at the Top
Ep 94: The Executive Asset: Protecting Your Time, Energy, and Capacity at the Top Jun 30, 2026 32:33 What if the biggest risk to your organization isn't market volatility, but how you are managing your highest-stakes asset: yourself? In this episode, I flip the script on traditional corporate metrics. While C-suite leaders meticulously protect balance sheets, brand reputation, and profit margins, they are simultaneously running their own executive capacity straight into the ground. Beyond the sta
Ep 93: Mastering the Executive Calendar Blueprint
Ep 93: Mastering the Executive Calendar Blueprint Jun 16, 2026 26:20 The single most destructive thing limiting your leadership capacity might not be your workload, but who actually owns your time. In this episode, I break down the essential strategy behind creating an "executive ideal week" to reclaim your time, energy, and peace of mind. Drawing from my recent separate coaching sessions with a CEO and a COO, I share a proven framework designed specifically to hel
Ep 92: The Leadership Identity Shift: Executive Presence and Becoming the Next Version of Yourself
Ep 92: The Leadership Identity Shift: Executive Presence and Becoming the Next Version of Yourself Jun 2, 2026 29:33 What if the biggest thing holding leaders back from the next level isn't skill but identity? In this episode, I break down the powerful connection between executive presence and leadership identity. Drawing from personal life transitions, client success stories, and real coaching examples, I'll explain why leaders often struggle to fully step into bigger roles, even after they've earned the prom
Ep 91: The Hidden ROI of Executive Coaching in High-Performing Companies
Ep 91: The Hidden ROI of Executive Coaching in High-Performing Companies May 19, 2026 34:39 What if executive coaching isn't a "fix" for struggling leaders, but one of the smartest investments a company can make? In this episode, I break down why executive presence is far more than charisma or confidence in a boardroom; it's a real operational advantage that directly impacts decision-making, talent retention, and company growth. I explore how strong leadership creates faster alignment,
Ep 90: The Executive Job Search Myths Holding You Back
Ep 90: The Executive Job Search Myths Holding You Back May 5, 2026 31:13 What if the reason you're not landing the roles you want has nothing to do with your capability? In this episode, I go behind the scenes of what's really happening in the executive job market—what people are saying, what's actually working, and why so many talented professionals are getting stuck. You'll learn why networking alone isn't enough, why simply applying won't get you noticed, and how

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