Leadership on the Rocks – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Busyness is not the same as progress.

In this episode of Leadership on the Rocks, Bethany Rees talks with Louisa Loran—global executive advisor, board strategist, and author of Leadership Anatomy in Motion. Louisa shares why leaders must pause, question assumptions, and focus on alignment to thrive in today’s uncertain world. She unpacks four core leadership behaviors—Envisioning, Expanding, Steering, and Embodying—and explains how they help leaders spot hidden risks, fuel transformation, and create momentum that lasts.

👉 Tune in to discover how to lead with sharper presence, stronger alignment, and renewed clarity in a noisy, fast-paced world.

Website: https://louisaloran.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-loran/

👉 Want more tools to thrive in leadership? Order my book Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership at www.leadershipontherocks.com or on Amazon.

CONTACT US: Visit our website at https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/

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Instagram: @leadershipontherocks

LinkedIn: Bethany Rees

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com

The hardest part of leadership isn’t strategy or spreadsheets—it’s the unspoken dynamics that quietly shape trust, decisions, and performance.

In this episode of Leadership on the Rocks, Bethany Rees talks with René Sonneveld—former Fortune 500 CEO, leadership coach, and author of The Elephant in the Family Room. René shares why awareness of self, others, and the systems we’re part of is the true foundation of leadership.

He unpacks how unresolved emotions, family history, and hidden tensions often matter more than market forces—and why leaders who learn to notice and navigate these “elephants” build stronger teams, manage conflict with wisdom, and create cultures of trust.

Connect with Rene:

• Website: renesonneveld.com
  
• Book: The Elephant in the Family Room: Managing the Complexities of Legacy Businesses
•  Links to social media: https://beacons.ai/rene.sonneveld

👉 Loving the podcast but wanting more tools to thrive in leadership? Order my book Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership at www.leadershipontherocks.com or on Amazon.

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

Follow us online at:

• Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks
• Instagram: @leadershipontherocks
• LinkedIn: Bethany Rees

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com

You wouldn’t hike into the wilderness without a survival kit—so why are so many leaders trying to navigate the chaos of leadership without one?

In this episode, Bethany unpacks why every leader needs a Leadership Survival Kit and gives a broad overview of what’s inside. You’ll hear how to apply the “Think it. Connect it. Do it. Own it.” mantra to real-world leadership challenges—and why leading without tools is a recipe for burnout.

Links & Resources:

🎒 Preorder the book + get your sneak peek chapter and backpack giveaway entry

👉 www.leadershipontherocks.com

🎧 Listen to Episode 91: From the Mountaintop to the Valley: Why Leadership Feels Like a Wilderness Drop

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

Follow us online at:

• Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks
• Instagram: @leadershipontherocks
• LinkedIn: Bethany Rees

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com

Start overcoming overwhelm TODAY and join the waitlist for the Leadership On The Rocks: The Survival Guide Course,

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

Follow us online at:

• Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks
• Instagram: @leadership_onthe_rocks
• Linked In: Bethany Rees
• Twitter: @Leadontherocks

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com 

As leaders we are drowning ourselves in guilt, stress, and anxiety because we are unable to meet all the demands of work and our responsibilities at home. In this episode we will learn how to move our lives and our leadership to higher ground so we stop drowning and start flourishing.

All content shared will be based on personal experiences, audience experiences, and the gurus in leadership and family. 

Some of the resources discussed today were: 

• The Bible - https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ 
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• 5 Dysfunctions of a Team and The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni
• John Maxwell (he has written a ton of leadership books)
• Essentialism and Effortless by Greg McKeown
• Start with Why by Simon Sinek

The Leadership on the Rocks podcast was made for leaders like you who want to grow professionally, but not at the expense of your home and family life.

Whether it’s your family, a team, or an entire organization, you don’t want to be a manager of status quo that keeps your family, your employees, and yourself living and working in survival mode.   

As a community through this podcast, you will become equipped with the essential leadership skills needed to not only thrive in but to create harmony between your professional and personal lives.

So go grab your favorite drink on the rocks, subscribe to the Leadership on the Rocks podcast, and tune in weekly for new episodes. To all of you essential leaders out there leading your families, teams, and organizations…Cheers!

Bethany
(wife, mom, educator, entrepreneur, and CEO)

Start overcoming overwhelm TODAY and join the waitlist for the Leadership On The Rocks: The Survival Guide Course,

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

Follow us online at:

• Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks
• Instagram: @leadership_onthe_rocks
• Linked In: Bethany Rees
• Twitter: @Leadontherocks

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com 

Have you ever been promoted… only to immediately wonder if you were in way over your head?

You’re not alone.

In this episode, I share the real story behind Leadership on the Rocks—and why so many of us experience the mountaintop of promotion, followed by the landslide of reality, and eventually tumble into the valley of despair.

It’s the emotional leadership rollercoaster no one warns you about... and the exact reason I wrote this book.

If you're tired of leading without a map, a mentor, or a survival kit—this episode is for you.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why leadership often feels like a wilderness drop

• The emotional and mental toll of being promoted but not prepared

• What leaders really need to survive (and thrive) on the rocks

• How this book—and this podcast series—can become your trail map back to solid ground

🎒 Ready to preorder the book?
Visit www.leadershipontherocks.com

✅ You’ll get a free sneak peek chapter
🎁 And be entered to win a fully stocked survival backpack (yes, a real one)

📖 Leadership on the Rocks releases July 15, 2025—but your journey back to stability starts today.

🎧 Subscribe, share this episode with a leader you love, and I’ll see you in Episode 92 where we unpack the first item in your leadership survival kit: your mindset.

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

Follow us online at:

• Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks
• Instagram: @leadershipontherocks
• LinkedIn: Bethany Rees

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com 

In today’s episode we talked with Jeffrey Sanow—veteran CIA Senior Intelligence Officer, leadership strategist, and author of Humint for Humanity—to unpack how leadership under pressure reveals what you’re really made of.

From recruiting spies to training the next generation of leaders, Jeffrey shares practical wisdom for making decisions with limited information, creating environments that empower others, and leading when you feel completely ill-equipped.

You’ll hear:

• Why you should make decisions with 80% of the information
  
• The power of giving others permission to fail
  
• Why everyone—at every level—experiences leadership
  
• How removing physical barriers (like tables!) removes relational barriers too
  
• A sneak peek at Jeffrey’s new book, Humint for Humanity
  

Whether you lead a company, a classroom, a team—or you’re leading yourself through a tough season—this conversation will challenge you to think bigger, decide faster, and lead deeper.

🎯 Connect with Jeffrey Sanow:
Website: https://www.jeffreyssanow.com/
LinkedIn: Jeffrey Sanow on LinkedIn
Order the Book: Humint for Humanity on Amazon

💥 Want to Strengthen Your Team’s Leadership?

Most initiatives fail not because of bad ideas—but because leaders aren't equipped to carry them through. That’s where Leadership on the Rocks workshops come in.

Whether you're leading a school, business, or nonprofit, our customizable, story-driven workshops give your team the clarity, tools, and confidence they need to lead effectively and create lasting impact.

👉 Visit leadershipontherocks.com to book a workshop and empower your leaders today!

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

Follow us online at:

• Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks
• Instagram: @leadershipontherocks
• LinkedIn: Bethany Rees

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com

Some leaders use duct tape to hold their teams, their goals, and their sanity together.

The problem? Duct tape doesn’t fix—it just hides what’s broken underneath.

In this episode, Bethany Rees introduces the Leadership Survival Kit—a sneak peek into a powerful framework designed to nourish every part of your leadership: your mindset, your relationships, your actions, and your accountability.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve been MacGyver-ing your way through leadership with surface-level solutions, this episode will get you thinking deeper, leading smarter, and laughing along the way.

You’ll learn:

• Why duct tape doesn’t work (even if it’s silver and satisfying)
  
• The 4 parts of your leadership body: Head, Heart, Hands, and Guts
  
• The essential tools that nourish each area—like identity, purpose, communication, systems, and stewardship
  
• Real-life leadership scenarios and which tool to use when
  
  

Plus, don’t miss the signature “pour” decision moment and a Bible-based reminder to build your leadership on the rock, not the roll.

💥 Want to Strengthen Your Team’s Leadership?

Most initiatives fail not because of bad ideas—but because leaders aren't equipped to carry them through. That’s where Leadership on the Rocks workshops come in.

Whether you're leading a school, business, or nonprofit, our customizable, story-driven workshops give your team the clarity, tools, and confidence they need to lead effectively and create lasting impact.

👉 Visit leadershipontherocks.com to book a workshop and empower your leaders today!

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

Follow us online at:

• Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks
• Instagram: @leadershipontherocks
• LinkedIn: Bethany Rees

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com

In today’s episode we talked with Mary Marantz, author of Underestimated, about being Underestimated and How to Start Small and Lead with Confidence Before You Feel Ready

"You don’t have to feel ready to be called. You just have to start walking.” – Mary Marantz, Leadership on the Rocks

What if the fear holding you back isn’t failure—but the belief that you’re not ready to lead? In this episode of Leadership on the Rocks, bestselling author and podcast host Mary Marantz joins us to talk about the powerful internal shift she unpacks in her new book, Underestimated. From growing up in a single-wide trailer in West Virginia to graduating from Yale Law School, Mary shares how the journey from self-doubt to confident leadership isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about being brave enough to start small.

Tune in as we explore what it means to stop waiting for the perfect moment, dismantle perfectionism and imposter syndrome, and embrace your role as a guide—even when you’re still figuring it out yourself.

Order the book on Amazon today!

“What’s Your Achiever Type?” Free Quiz: achieverquiz.com 

For a free copy of chapter 1 go to www.namethefear.com

Website: https://marymarantz.com/underestimated 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marymarantz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marymarantzshow

💥 Want to Strengthen Your Team’s Leadership?

Most initiatives fail not because of bad ideas—but because leaders aren't equipped to carry them through. That’s where Leadership on the Rocks workshops come in.

Whether you're leading a school, business, or nonprofit, our customizable, story-driven workshops give your team the clarity, tools, and confidence they need to lead effectively and create lasting impact.

👉 Visit leadershipontherocks.com to book a workshop and empower your leaders today!

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

Follow us online at:

• Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks
• Instagram: @leadershipontherocks
• LinkedIn: Bethany Rees

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com

In today’s episode we talked with Chaplain Major Matt Spencer and Kristina Spencer about building resilient God-centered marriages because stronger marriages make better leaders.

Purchase their book Valor & Vows on Amazon or on their book website http://www.valorandvows.com 

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Have Bethany speak at your next event in order to equip, empower your leaders so they can make a positive impact within your organization and community. Just go to https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/speaking and book Bethany today!

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

Follow us online at:

• Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks
• Instagram: @leadershipontherocks
• LinkedIn: Bethany Rees

Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com