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The Leaderful Inc | Leading People in Unprecedented TimesAuthor: Chloe McKenzie People Strategist, Head of People & Culture
Introducing The Leaderful Inc. Podcast, formerly the Start Right Now Podcast. Leading teams has never been more nuanced, complex, and urgent in todays world. The Global pandemic inspired the Great Resignation while at the same time forcing a new generation into the workforce via remote work. The tragic death of George Floyd in 2020 put a long delayed lens on Anti-Black racism and the treatment of marginalized groups globally. New work streams for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), new rules for engaging Gen Z, and increased focus on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) means that the playbook for leading people and organizations is evolving every day. For People Leaders, Executives, and Human Resource Professionals, The Leaderful Inc Podcast is your source for the latest leadership tips, people development strategies, and tactical playbooks for attracting talent, developing high performers, and building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizational culture. Hosted by Chloe McKenzie, Head of People & Culture at the fastest growing Marketing Agency in Canada, you can expect weekly interviews with diverse C-Suite Executives, Business Moguls, People Leaders, Coaches and Experts on leaderful habits and practice. This podcast is for the leader in all of us! Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Promotion That Didn’t Change Me — But Changed How They Saw Me
Episode 65
Thursday, 4 December, 2025
When I got promoted, I felt exactly the same. But the world around me didn’t. People paused before speaking to me. They filtered their words. They assumed things about me I didn’t feel were true — authority, status, power, distance. This episode is the story of how I navigated that identity mismatch. It’s about the moments that made me question my place, the loneliness that surprised me, and the leadership lessons that came from being seen differently before I felt different. You’ll hear the raw truth about: the emotional adjustment no one prepares you for the subtle and not-so-subtle ways dynamics shift the power of grounding yourself in your values how to lead from identity, not perception If you’ve ever felt misread, misunderstood, or suddenly “othered” after rising — this episode is your reminder that you’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.
