In this episode of The Few Leaders, Boo sits down with executive coach and wealth strategist Marissa Teeter for a candid, thought-provoking conversation about what modern leadership actually requires. From why consistency doesn’t mean doing the same thing forever to why leaders don’t need all the answers, Marissa challenges some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about growth, confidence, and success.

Together, they explore why leadership is an inside job first, how evolving as a leader doesn’t mean losing your identity, and why intentional systems — not status or appearances — are what truly create long-term stability and freedom. The conversation also shines a light on wealth, unpacking why clarity, discipline, and self-awareness matter more than income level.

Listeners will come away with fresh perspectives on leading through change, creating peace of mind through better financial decisions, and building a version of success that’s sustainable not performative.

This episode is for leaders who are ready to disconnect from the busy brain, question the stories they’ve been told, and build something that actually lasts.

Actionable Takeaway:

1. Review how you lead and ask yourself where you need to evolve, rather than trying to be more consistent.
2. Look at the gaps in your team and reflect on what they might be showing you about your own leadership.
3. Practise saying “I don’t know” and use it as an opening to listen, learn, and lead better.
4. Shift your focus from being the best performer to creating the conditions for others to do their best work.
5. Separate your sense of security from how much you earn and focus on building clarity and control instead.
6. Write down exactly where your money is going so you can make decisions from facts, not feelings.
7. Build simple, repeatable systems for money and decision-making instead of chasing the image of success.
8. Get intentional precisely because you’re busy, not once things finally slow down.

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Modern leadership isn’t failing because people don’t care. It’s failing because leaders are distracted.

In this episode of The Few Leader’s podcast, host Boo sits down with Rob Carman, Senior Director of Learning & Development at NASCAR, for a straight-talking conversation about what it really takes to grow people and yourself inside high-pressure organisations.

Together they unpack why leaders are becoming less available, how “I don’t know” can build trust faster than confidence, and why learning only sticks when it actually helps you win at work. Rob also shares practical leadership habits you can use immediately, from quick “spot checks” with your team, to making sure no one is ever blindsided in a tough conversation, and the mindset shift that separates people who avoid pressure from leaders who run straight through it.

If you’re leading people right now and you’ve felt the pull of busyness, tech, and constant noise, this episode will give you a sharper, more human way to show up.

Actionable Takeaway

1. Check your screen time before you say you “don’t have time”.
2. Send one quick check-in message to someone on your team today.
3. Practise saying “I don’t know—let’s figure it out together” this week.
4. Give feedback early so no one is ever surprised in a big conversation.
5. Block 15 minutes weekly to practise one leadership skill on purpose.
6. Stop avoiding the hard thing and have the tough chat you’ve been delaying.
7. Start every 1:1 by asking “How are you—really?” and actually listen.
8. Write down one recent mistake and what you’ll do differently next time.

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What if the “busy leader” image isn’t making you effective but making your team keep their distance?

In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, leadership expert Lisa Even joins the show to unpack the real driver behind performance: culture the everyday “ways of being” leaders model through their energy, choices, and micro-behaviours. If you’ve ever felt like your team isn’t fully speaking up, trusting you, or bringing you the real issues, this conversation will change how you look at your own presence.

Lisa shares a candid moment of feedback that stopped her in her tracks, then breaks down how leaders “bring the weather” into every room and how that ripple effect quietly shapes what people feel safe to say, do, and challenge. We talk about why culture isn’t posters or values statements, but what gets normalised on a normal Tuesday, and why too many leaders fall in love with fixing the problem instead of leading the human in front of them.

You’ll leave with practical actions you can use straight away: adjust your pace and energy so you’re more approachable, get curious about what’s going on in your team’s lives, and pause before reacting so you respond with intention not urgency.

Whether you’re leading through change, managing pressure, or simply trying to build a team people want to be part of, Lisa’s honest insights will help you shape culture on purpose one small moment at a time.

Actionable Takeaway:

1. Stop wearing “busy” as a badge — make yourself easy to approach.
2. Check your mood before you enter a room, because everyone else will.
3. Watch what gets repeated on your team — that’s your real culture.
4. Treat small reactions like big moments, because they travel further than you think.
5. Ask what’s going on before you try to fix anything.
6. Put the person before the problem every single time.
7. Pause before you respond — most things don’t need an instant answer.
8. Help people feel seen, and trust will follow.

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