WORKLiberated

In this episode, meet Preethy Padmanabhan, a Silicon Valley leader who shares her journey from engineer to CMO. Preethy discusses pivotal moments in her career, including overcoming internal and external obstacles to unleash her voice and ascend to leadership. Discover Preethy's unique perspective on career growth, illustrated by the powerful analogy of choosing a "hot air balloon" approach over a traditional "tea plantation" climb. Learn how she helps startups achieve 10x growth and her vision to enable 100,000 jobs. Tune in for insights on Women's Leadership, career evolution, and living a life of growth, impact, and learning.
 
Motivation isn’t something you demand — it’s something you unlock. If you want to strengthen your leadership development strategies and learn how to motivate, influence, and mobilize others, Momentum Coaching gives you a practical thinking partner to turn insight into action.
 
👉 Build momentum where leadership matters most.
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Ideal Future Visualization -
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In this episode, Margaret Graziano is joined by renowned strategist and behavioral expert Shira Abel to unpack powerful Leadership Development Strategies grounded in neuroscience and human psychology.
Shira introduces her innovative Perception Formula, revealing how heuristics, hormones, history, and heritage shape behavior—and why many traditional leadership approaches fall short. From influencing without manipulation to understanding how stress and bias impact decision-making, this conversation offers a practical framework for inspiring authentic change.
Motivation isn’t something you demand — it’s something you unlock. If you want to strengthen your leadership development strategies and learn how to motivate, influence, and mobilize others, Momentum Coaching gives you a practical thinking partner to turn insight into action.
 
👉 Build momentum where leadership matters most.
 
https://www.keenalignment.com/momentum-coaching
 
Reclaim Your Vitality Webinar -
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🌐 Website: shiraabel.com
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#WorkLiberated #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #OrganizationalCulture #HumanBehavior #MindfulLeadership #NeuroscienceAtWork

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with renowned consultant Catherine Casey to explore the deeper connection between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership through the lens of Three Principles.
Together, they unpack how understanding mind, thought, and consciousness reshapes decision-making, reduces stress, and elevates leadership effectiveness. Drawing from Catherine’s work with corporate teams, Silicon Valley firms, and correctional facilities, this conversation reveals why clarity—not control—is the true driver of high performance.
Leadership without fulfillment is just endurance. If you’re ready to lead with emotional intelligence and experience real fulfillment — not burnout — Ignite Your Power is your next step. This immersive leadership retreat helps you reconnect to clarity, agency, and the leader you’re meant to be.
 
👉 Choose leadership that feels true. Join us.
 
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From Friction to Flow Ebook -
https://www.keenalignment.com/response-agility-ebook
 
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#WorkLiberated #Leadership #ThreePrinciples #MindsetShift #CorporateWellness #CatherineCasey

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Alan Cahn, executive coach at the Henley Leadership Group and former leader with Landmark Forum, to explore the transformational power of Personalized Executive Coaching.
Alan shares his decades-long journey in leadership and personal development, revealing how collaboration, integrity, mindfulness, and conscious community shape extraordinary leaders. From meditation practices to profound experiences that expanded his perspective on purpose and service, this conversation highlights what it truly means to lead with a full heart and clear intention.
The hidden truth about leadership is that no one can transform you. If you’re ready to take ownership of your leadership and empower yourself through intentional growth, join Evolve the Leader Within — a leadership seminar grounded in personalized executive coaching.
 
👉 Lead yourself first. Everything else follows.
 
https://margaretgraziano.com/evolve-the-leader-within/
 
From Friction to Flow Ebook -
https://www.keenalignment.com/response-agility-ebook
 
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#Leadership #Transformation #ExecutiveCoaching #Mindfulness #WorkLiberated #AlanCahn #PersonalGrowth

Are you working harder—but not living better? In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with transformational leader Jeff Willmore, creator of the Autonomy Course, to explore how Personalized Executive Coaching can help professionals and entrepreneurs reclaim freedom, purpose, and fulfillment.
From unpacking the hidden burnout behind society’s obsession with hard work to examining the lasting impact of the Great Resignation, Jeff challenges “best practices” that keep leaders stuck in mediocrity. Drawing on 30+ years of coaching experience, he shares how redefining career purpose, breaking inherited work traditions, and embracing autonomy can reignite passion and sustainable success.
The biggest career lie is that someone else decides what’s next. If you’re ready to take your career into your own hands, join Evolve the Leader Within — a leadership seminar grounded in personalized executive coaching that helps you reclaim agency, clarity, and direction.
 
👉 Stop waiting. Start leading yourself.
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Being Your Highest and Best Self During Change
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👉 Learn more about the Autonomy Course: https://autonomycourse.com
📩 Connect with Jeff Willmore: jeff@jeffwillmore.org
 
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#CareerFreedom #AutonomyCourse #JeffWillmore #TransformationalLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #SuccessMindset #PersonalGrowth

In this empowering episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Janet Gregory, co-author of The Age of Freedom, for a powerful conversation on Women’s Leadership, career transitions, and workplace liberation.
Drawing on insights from 650 women and her own journey from corporate executive to consultant—and even pilot—Janet shares why so many professional women are redefining success and stepping into greater alignment and freedom. Together, they explore the keys to navigating career change, reclaiming empowerment, and leading from a place of authenticity and purpose.
Women aren’t leaving corporate because they lack ambition — they’re leaving because the rules no longer fit. If you’re ready to redefine leadership on your own terms, join us at Ignite Your Power — a women’s leadership experience for those ready to make their own rules.
 
👉 Choose power. Choose yourself.
https://margaretgraziano.com/retreat/
 
Ideal Future Visualization -
https://www.keenalignment.com/your-ideal-future
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#WorkLiberated #CareerFreedom #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #WorkLifeBalance #Podcast

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with transformational coach Jeanna Gabellini to explore the life-changing impact of Personalized Executive Coaching. Sharing her own journey of moving from external success to true fulfillment, Margaret reveals how the right coaching partnership can unlock clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Together, they unpack how to create a five-star work experience—even in challenging environments—overcome the silent killers of workplace happiness, and use mindset shifts and self-awareness to design your ideal future. Whether you’re navigating leadership resistance, planning a career pivot, or crafting an epic exit strategy, this conversation delivers practical tools to help you transform your professional path from the inside out.
Mindfulness is more than awareness — it’s the ability to regulate yourself under pressure. If you want to strengthen emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness through practical self-regulation skills, join us at our upcoming leadership seminar.
 
👉 Learn how self-regulation changes the way you lead.
 
https://margaretgraziano.com/evolve-the-leader-within/
Reclaim Your Vitality Webinar -
https://www.keenalignment.com/reclaim-your-vitality
 
📌 Connect with Jeanna Gabellini: https://MasterpieceCoaching.com
 
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#WorkLiberated #CareerSuccess #WorkplaceHappiness #JeannaGabellini #CareerFulfillment #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkLifeBalance

In this episode, Margaret Graziano explores Emotional Intelligence and Leadership with Dr. Mark Abramson, Adjunct Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and founder of Stanford’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic.
With more than 30 years of teaching mindfulness, Dr. Abramson reveals how meditation rewires the brain, reduces stress, and activates the physiology of peak performance. From the neuroscience of focus and flow to the surprising connection between mindfulness and innovation at Stanford, this conversation bridges science and soul.
Complete with a guided breath-awareness practice, this episode offers practical tools to elevate clarity, creativity, and self-awareness—empowering leaders to cultivate deeper emotional intelligence and lead with presence, purpose, and impact.
Mindfulness is more than awareness — it’s the ability to regulate yourself under pressure. If you want to strengthen emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness through practical self-regulation skills, join us at our upcoming leadership seminar.
 
👉 Learn how self-regulation changes the way you lead.
 
https://margaretgraziano.com/evolve-the-leader-within/
 
From Friction to Flow Ebook -
https://www.keenalignment.com/response-agility-ebook
 
💬 Ready to take your team or event to the next level? Book Margaret Graziano today and bring a spark of inspiration to your audience. margaretgraziano.com
#Mindfulness #Meditation #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #Neuroscience #PersonalGrowth

In this forward-focused episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with globally renowned executive coach Wai Poc to explore How to Build Confidence in an AI-driven world. Drawing on his experience coaching leaders at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Intel, Wai shares practical wisdom on staying relevant as automation reshapes the workplace.
From leveraging tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to strengthening emotional intelligence, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership, this conversation reveals why EQ—not just technical skill—is the ultimate differentiator. If you’re a leader or mid-career professional navigating rapid change, this episode will show you how to build confidence, embrace AI as a partner, and future-proof your career.
Leading with confidence in an AI world.
https://margaretgraziano.com/evolve-the-leader-within/
From Friction to Flow Ebook -
https://www.keenalignment.com/response-agility-ebook
📲 Connect with Wai Poc
🌐 Website: https://www.unleashedleaders.com
 
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#WorkLiberated #AILeadership #FutureOfWork #ExecutiveCoaching #EmotionalIntelligence #HumanCenteredLeadership

What if workplace conflict could become your greatest catalyst for growth? In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Russel Lolacher, host of Relationships at Work, to explore the real drivers of interpersonal tension—and what it truly takes to create healthier, high-performing teams.
Focused on Changing a Culture in the Workplace, this conversation unpacks leadership blind spots, the critical role of self-awareness, and practical strategies for building trust, accountability, and respect. If you're ready to turn workplace friction into flow and foster a culture where communication and engagement thrive, this episode delivers actionable insight you can use immediately.
Workplace friction isn’t random — it’s a signal. If this episode resonated and you’re ready to start changing a culture in the workplace, visit KeenAlignment.com to see how we help leaders move from friction to flow.
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🔗 Connect with Russel Lolacher:
🌐 Website: https://relationshipsatworkshow.com/
 
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#WorkLiberated #Leadership #Communication #WorkplaceCulture