Lead with Less
by Tash Pieterse
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EP 118. Daily Acts of Leadership: How Small Actions Create Better…
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About this podcast
Lead with Less is THE podcast for People Leaders.
Hosted by Tash Pieterse, Certified People Leadership Coach, Business Owner, and mother.
Lead with Less is a podcast for people leaders who want to learn the skills they need to lead in way that people actually want to follow.
With over 13+ years experience in Human Resources, leading her own teams, running her own business, and being a mother, Tash brings all of that experience and knowledge to the podcast so you can get everything you need to become a leader focused on adding value, making an impact, and empowering the people around you.
This is the perfect spot if you're an established professional, new to leadership, business owner, or executive and want to Lead with Less overwhelm, confusion, and struggle so you can become a Leader people actually want to follow.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 119 episodes
- EP 118. Daily Acts of Leadership: How Small Actions Create Better Leaders · 53 minLeadership often feels harder than it needs to be, especially for busy and overwhelmed managers. In this episode, I sit down with Joel Bailey and Sean Craig from Impact Society…
- EP 117. How to Lead with Less: 5 Strategies for Managers to Simplify and Succeed · 19 minIf you’ve ever felt like leadership is just constant busyness - this episode will help you breathe again. In this episode, I share five practical strategies to help managers…
- EP 116. What to Do When You’re Burning Out as a Manager · 21 minEvery manager feels tired and stretched sometimes - but when exhaustion becomes the norm, it’s a red flag for burnout. The good news? There are clear signs to watch for and…
- EP 115. How to Run Better Meetings as a Manager (That People Actually Want to Attend) · 17 minWe’ve all sat through terrible meetings - the kind that drag on, go nowhere, and make you wonder why you showed up at all. But as a manager, you have the power to change that…
- EP 114. How Young Managers Can Become Strong Leaders with Dylan Wallace · 47 minBecoming a manager early in your career can feel overwhelming - but it can also be a powerful advantage if you focus on the right skills and mindset. In this episode, I chat…
- EP 113. The Right (and Wrong) Ways for Managers to Use AI · 22 minAI is everywhere - but for managers, it’s not about learning prompts, it’s about learning principles. Used well, AI can help you think smarter, save time, and create space for…
- EP 112. The Skills of Happiness: How to Build a Happier Team and Lead Better with Declan Edwards · 50 minHappiness isn’t just an outcome - it’s a skillset you can practice, improve, and carry into every area of life. In this episode, I talk with Declan Edwards, happiness…
- EP 111. How to Manage Up: What to Do When Your Boss Isn’t a Great Leader · 16 minSometimes you’re doing everything you can to be a great manager - but your own boss is dropping the ball. That’s when you need to learn the skill of managing up. Done well, it…
- EP 110. Introverted Leadership: Why Quiet Leaders Make Powerful Managers with Salvatore Manzi · 39 minWhat if being quiet was actually your greatest leadership advantage? In this episode, I’m joined by leadership communications coach Salvatore Manzi, who has spent over 20 years…
- EP 109. 3 Excuses That Will Ruin Your Leadership (And How to Stop Making Them) · 19 minExcuses might feel harmless in the moment - but they’re slowly eroding your credibility, your influence, and your team’s performance. In this episode, I break down the three…
- EP 108. What to Do When Things Go Wrong (Without Losing Credibility or Confidence) · 17 minWhat to Do When Things Go Wrong (Without Losing Credibility or Confidence) No matter how skilled or experienced you are, things will go wrong. Projects fall through…
- EP 107. The Truth About Control: How to Lead With Influence Instead of Fear · 19 minThe Truth About Control: How to Lead With Influence Instead of Fear If you’re a manager who feels the urge to control everything - from performance to team behaviour - this…
- EP 106. How Managers Can Use AI Without Losing the Human Touch – with Annie Johnson · 48 minIs AI taking over? Or is it just another tool we need to learn how to lead well? In this episode, I’m chatting with Annie Johnson, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at…
- EP 105. 4 Tiny Habits That Will Make Your Life Easier as a Manager · 18 minIf you're overwhelmed, exhausted, or just stretched thin trying to keep up with your team - you’re not alone. The good news? Small shifts make a big difference. In this…
- EP 104. From Curious to Confident: Building a Leadership Career That Feels Like You with Elyse Verkuylen · 34 minIn this Career Stories episode, I chat with Elyse Verkuylen, a past client and now a people leader working in transformation and operations - about the winding, messy, and…
- EP103. How to Build Real Accountability in Your Team (Without Micromanaging) · 23 minHow to Build Real Accountability in Your Team (Without Micromanaging) Accountability is one of the most common leadership challenges - and one of the biggest performance levers…
- EP102. What It Really Takes to Be a Leader Today: Self-Awareness, Culture & Courage with Andrea Cayuela · 41 minLeadership doesn’t start when you get a title - it starts with how you show up. In this Career Stories episode, I’m joined by Andrea Cayuela, an impact marketer with experience…
- EP 101. Managing Older Team Members Without Losing Confidence or Respect · 22 minFeeling uncertain about managing someone older than you or someone with more experience than you? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common concerns new and emerging…
- EP100. 10 Quick Wins That Will Make You a Better Manager This Week · 23 minIt’s the 100th episode of Lead With Less! And we’re celebrating with 10 practical, doable wins you can implement right now to build your confidence, lead your team more…
- EP 99. Leading Neurodiverse Teams: Advocacy, Support, and Real Leadership with Laura Trethewey · 1 h 3 minWhen you manage a diverse team, a one size fits all leadership style doesn’t work - and trying to squeeze everyone into the same box can quietly cost you trust, performance, and…
