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Lead at the Top of Your GameWhere we crack open the playbooks of elite leaders who are doing big things, to give insights on strategies and tactics of how you too can sharpen your leadership acumen. Author: Karan Ferrell-Rhodes and Shockingly Different Leadership
Are you the strongest leader you can possibly be? And if not, ever wonder what other elite leaders know and do that you arent, which may be stopping you from bringing your A game? The Lead at the Top of Your Game Podcast celebrates the ingenuity, resilience and execution excellence of firebrand leaders who are doing big things in their profession or industry by boldly dancing on the edge and playing by their own rules. Organizational psychologist & leadership tactics strategist, Karan Ferrell-Rhodes, interviews the persons at the forefront of leading the transformative ideas, tactical maneuvers and gut-wrenching pivots behind the People, Business & Leadership strategies which are helping individuals do their best work and organizations to become future-ready, today. Listen in, as she cracks open their playbooks and compares them with her research on the top seven leadership tactics of the worlds most successful leaders. Join us to take advantage of gaining an insiders look into the ups, downs and lessons learned from these thriving A leaders, so that you too can become a stronger leader who masters any game of expertise in which you choose to play. The Lead at the Top of Your Game podcast is brought to you by Shockingly Different Leadership, the leader in on-demand People, Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness professional services, all designed to up-level leader capability and optimize workforces to do their best work. Learn more at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com or https://shockinglydifferent.com/podcast. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast app and leave a 5-star review. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, How To, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Mastering the Power of the Pause with Tinna Jackson
Episode 140
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
IN THIS EPISODE...Tinna Jackson shares her journey from Capitol Hill to executive coaching, focusing on building leadership skills through self-awareness, resilience, and the power of taking intentional pauses. She offers advice on recognizing team needs, managing burnout, and aligning personal values with professional achievement.Her company, the Jackson Consulting Group, provides executive coaching and leadership consulting services to professionals and organizations seeking to enhance management effectiveness and cultivate a positive workplace culture. The firm specializes in helping leaders close the gap between technical performance and true leadership impact.------------Full show notes, guest bio, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Tinna”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Learn more about us! https://shockinglydifferent.com/-------------WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:Tinna’s unique path from Capitol Hill to executive coach and authorThe “power of the pause” and ways leaders can avoid burnoutStrategies Tinna recommends for leaders to better support their teams during difficult timesPersonal story about resilience and handling professional responsibilities after lossSuggestions for leaders on aligning personal values with professional rolesPractical tips on reading nonverbal cues and fostering open team communicationThe role of executive presence in effective leadership, according to TinnaImpact of the Jackson Consulting Group on bridging the gap between top performers and effective leaders------------FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[00:36] Introduction of Tinna and highlights of her leadership background[02:40] Personal life and sports interests shared by Tinna[03:58] Professional journey from creative pursuits to Capitol Hill and founding Jackson Consulting Group[06:49] Challenges transitioning from structured employment to entrepreneurship[09:11] Emotional intelligence and the genesis of "The Power Play Journal"[13:57] The "power of the pause" and lessons on managing burnout[16:18] Importance of leaders noticing nonverbal cues and team well-being[19:58] Signature Segment: Tinna’s entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: Leaders must notice nonverbal cues and seek feedback to be truly self-aware.[22:59] Balancing ambition with personal alignment for high performers[26:09] Advice for individuals planning a career pivot or transition[31:26] Signature Segment: Tinna’s LATTOYG Tactic of Choice: Leading with Executive Presence[33:43] Connect with Tinna------------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:Overview: Our Signature Leadership Development Experience: http://bit.ly/DevelopYourGame
