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Worthy to LeadAuthor: Kristiana Corona
SUBSCRIBE to get alerted anytime I release new episodes and free tools & resources: https://www.worthytolead.co/subscribe Have you ever thought to yourself: How can I get to be one of those leaders who truly inspires their team? I don't just want to manage the work, I want to impact the trajectory of their career." Maybe you want to be more strategic, but youre constantly stuck in the weeds, feeling overwhelmed by managing all the details. You find yourself tethered to the desk, making every decision, and desperately wishing you could take a vacation without things falling apart. If this sounds familiar, youre not alone. Whether you are a new leader, an aspiring leader, or an experienced leader who has seen it all, this podcast has you covered. Kristiana Corona is a corporate leader, mom of 3, and certified executive coach. She's spent more than two decades building design and technology teams for Fortune 500 companies. Like so many leaders, she started off with very little training and made every mistake in the book. She felt completely unworthy of the title of leader. Along the way, a surprise encounter with executive coaching changed her life and led her to dramatically improve her leadership style and results. Fast forward to today and youll see the thriving teams that she has led: confident, resilient, strategic, and empowered. Theyre making a real impact on the world. If youre a leader looking for the tools, the mindset and the inspiration to help you become the leader youve always dreamed of - a leader who does feel worthy to lead - this podcast is for you. The Worthy to Lead Podcast is a business podcast that blends insights and interviews to provide you with the tools and mindset you need to develop teams of any size to be empowered and effective. Using techniques from executive coaching and other leadership best practices, youll learn to create a coaching leadership style that will transform the way you lead forever. Kristiana brings you step-by-step tool Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Management, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 36: Leading With Calm Through Chaos, Discrimination, and Financial Hardship with Craig Nishizaki
Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
How do you stay grounded as a leader when everything around you is falling apart? Craig Nishizaki has answered that question more than once. Early in his career, a manager told him he'd only keep him on to avoid a discrimination lawsuit. Later, he went seven months without a paycheck while his wife was pregnant. He was passed over for promotions. And at every single turning point, he made the same choice: face it, don't run from it. Today, Craig is the co-owner of UpTop, a UX design agency that has partnered with Amazon, Microsoft, and SAP. 98% of their clients take him with them when they get promoted. And he leads with one of the rarest qualities in today's workplace: calm, intentional, trust-first leadership. In this episode, Craig shares the experiences that shaped how he leads, why he believes we are in a trust recession, and how he has built a culture that people genuinely want to be part of. Resources Mentioned: Lead with Influence Playbook: https://uptop.docsend.com/view/25tc8687ymbwdkta 360 Degree Leader by John Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/360-Degree-Leader-Developing-Organization/dp/0785260927?&linkCode=sl2&tag=worthytolea0c-20&linkId=8418b78636e8bc864d24a330790ed7e4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Win Without Pitching Manifesto by Blair Enns: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Without-Pitching-Manifesto/dp/1605440043 Where to find Craig:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp/videos Connect with Kristiana: Website: https://www.worthytolead.co/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kristianacoronaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/worthytolead/Substack: https://worthytolead.substack.com/
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