Leadership & Motherhood – Details, episodes & analysis

In this first interview on Leadership and Motherhood, executive coach Leanna Laskey McGrath sits down with top-performing NYC real estate leader Rebecca Blacker to explore the real challenges high-achieving executive women and mothers face. From people pleasing and mom guilt to delegation struggles and confidence at work, this conversation dives deep into the tension between building a successful career and being the present, engaged mom you want to be. Rebecca shares how becoming a mother became the catalyst for a major career transition when she chose not to step back, but instead, to lean into more aligned, fulfilling leadership and work. If you’re an executive woman navigating work-life balance, managing a team, building confidence, and raising a family, this episode offers honest insight, practical reflection, and reassurance that you’re not alone. Connect with Rebecca Connect with Leanna  Let us know what you think about the new show! Click the microphone on the bottom right to record a voice message. We want to hear from you!

Welcome to the very first episode of Leadership and Motherhood! After 2.5 years and 153 episodes, The Executive Coach for Moms Podcast has evolved into something bigger. In this episode, Leanna Laskey McGrath, Executive Coach for Moms, shares why she made the intentional decision to end her previous show. It was not because she stopped loving podcasting, but because she felt called to create something more aligned, more expansive, and more impactful. Leadership and Motherhood is not just a podcast. It’s a movement. Launched intentionally on March 1st to kick off Women’s History Month, this new initiative exists to: Elevate women’s voices Redefine motherhood as a leadership advantage Inspire women to create lives and careers they truly desire If you’ve ever felt disoriented after becoming a mom…If you’ve questioned your value at work…If you’ve wondered whether it’s possible to feel fulfilled in both career and motherhood… You are in the right place. This podcast will bring you real conversations, mindset shifts, leadership tools, and inspiring stories from women who are navigating both worlds… not perfectly, but intentionally. Because you have one precious life. And you deserve to build it on purpose. You deserve to love it. Subscribe, connect with Leanna on LinkedIn , and join the Leadership and Motherhood movement. Let’s change the conversation. Together.

I created the Holiday Tips series for ambitious high achieving women trying to juggle everything this holiday season -- closing out the fiscal year at work, coordinating holiday events, hosting, cooking, cleaning, communicating, shopping, wrapping. The mental load is extra heavy this time of year, and I'm hopeful these holiday tips will help make things a little lighter for you. Connect with me on Instagram @execcoachleanna or LinkedIn to tune into the full series.

Join Leanna and guest Jessica Trammell as they dive deep into the intersection of personal healing and professional leadership. Jess shares her journey of processing powerful emotions to enhance her leadership skills and explains how nurturing authenticity can improve employee engagement and infuse joy into the workplace. Leanna and Jess discuss the crucial role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership, why authenticity is essential for fostering a collaborative team culture, and how healing from emotional traumas can unlock your full potential as a leader. Full transcript available here. Connect with Leanna here. Connect with Jessica here.

Welcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point. In this episode, Leanna discusses the process of making conscious decisions. She shares her own experience of leaving her executive job to focus on her daughter and highlights the importance of aligning decisions with personal values and vision. Leanna provides four key insights to help listeners navigate decision-making and encourages conscious decision-making and empowers listeners to make choices that bring balance and joy to their lives. Full transcript available here. Connect with Leanna here. Thank you for tuning in to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, and please remember to rate, review and subscribe!

Welcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point. Laura Nguyen joins this compelling episode as a seasoned executive mom who not only weathered the storm of burnout herself but has since become a guiding force for others facing similar struggles. Laura shares her unique journey, mirroring the experiences of many high-achieving women, as she climbed the corporate ladder and encountered the stark reality of burnout. Laura delves into the pivotal moments that led to her career transition, shifting her priorities and perspectives dramatically. She candidly discusses her three-month immersion into her Play, Pause, Plan approach, providing a glimpse into her path of rediscovery. The episode concludes with a sneak peek into her upcoming book, slated for release September 2025, offering a comprehensive guide for navigating career breaks and cultivating a life aligned with core values. Full transcript available here. Connect with Leanna here. Connect with Laura here or on her website at Lauranguyen.co Re-visit the Holiday magic episode here. (ep21) Remember to review the podcast in June, wherever you listen to podcasts, for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

Dr. Corey Seemiller joins Leanna for an inspiring and enlightening conversation this week! Corey is a leadership and higher education professor, author of 11 books, Gen Z expert, mom, avid hiker, podcast host, and an all-around amazing human. Here are some highlights: Despite her many accomplishments, Corey shares that "rejection is the story of my life," and discusses how she perseveres through setbacks. How Corey integrates her daughter into her career and sees her as a partner in her success. Her perspective on time and success: "Time is going to pass whether you do with it what you want, and what I want to do with my time is to make great contributions to make the world a better place." Corey's passion for leadership and inclusion, and her belief that anyone can be a leader. How COVID led her to reflect, prioritize, and cut out the unnecessary, enhancing her life. Both Leanna and Corey’s Type A personalities evolving to embrace more spontaneity and reduce stress. Full transcript available here. Connect with Leanna here. Connect with Corey here and tune into her podcast, Rock That Relationship!

Welcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point. On this week’s episode, Leanna shares how she used to feel like she was failing at everything, despite her accomplishments, due to five factors: perfectionism, all or nothing thinking, people pleasing, valuing work ethic as identity, and recurring negative thoughts. Unfortunately, many working moms can relate to these experiences, which is largely due to a broken system that fails to support working mothers. To combat these negative feelings, Leanna recommends noticing and challenging those negative thoughts and emotions. It's also important to seek support from others who understand the unique challenges that come with being a working mom. By doing so, you can feel less alone and create a more balanced and fulfilling life for yourself and your family. Full transcript available here. Connect with Leanna here. Remember to review the podcast in June, wherever you listen to podcasts, for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

Happy Podcast-versary; the Executive Coach for Moms podcast has been airing for one whole year on June 1st! Leanna reflects on what she’s learned about herself this past year, including her perspective on the importance of doing hard things. She shares her acknowledgements to those who make the podcast possible, along with the upcoming plan for the podcast. Don’t miss the giveaway! Full transcript here. Connect with Leanna on LinkedIn and Instagram Remember to review the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

In this inspiring episode, Leanna is joined by Shannon Talbot, happiness coach, speaker, and author, to discuss her transition from a corporate role to entrepreneurship driven by a quest for fulfillment and a new definition of success. They explore Shannon's book, Breaking Free: Stop Holding Back, Start Being You, sharing stories and introspective exercises that can help listeners to create their dream lives. Shannon highlights the importance of self-compassion, visualization, and small, intentional actions to maintain focus and balance. Her insights and anecdotes stress that confidence follows action, underscoring the transformative impact of authenticity and vulnerability, and demonstrating the power of overcoming fear to achieve remarkable outcomes. Full transcript here. Connect with Leanna here. Connect with Shannon here and check out her book, Breaking Free: Stop Holding Back, Start Being You - Your Guide to Creating the Career and Life of Your Dreams