Stepping Into The Arena

Welcome to Stepping Into the Arena of Executive Leadership.

This podcast is for senior leaders stepping into bigger roles, broader scopes, and high-stakes transitions. Hosted by executive coach and former CEO Karen Gombault, each episode delivers sharp strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world insights to help you lead with presence, influence, impact and conscious leadership in your first 180 days.

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#48: Evolution

#47: Grateful and Dissatisfied Can Co-exist

#47: Grateful and Dissatisfied Can Co-exist

#46: The Power of Mentorship in Executive Growth

#46: The Power of Mentorship in Executive Growth

Ep 45: Year in Review: Lessons from a Big Leap

Ep 45: Year in Review: Lessons from a Big Leap

#44: How to Recover When a New Job Doesn’t Work Out

#44: How to Recover When a New Job Doesn’t Work Out

#43: Stop the Power Leaks Holding Back Your Authority

#43: Stop the Power Leaks Holding Back Your Authority

#42: How Power Leaks Erode Your Influence

#42: How Power Leaks Erode Your Influence

#41: Delegation Benefits Everyone

#41: Delegation Benefits Everyone

#40: White Space: The Hidden Power Executives Overlook

#40: White Space: The Hidden Power Executives Overlook

#39: Influence Decisions Before the Meeting Starts

#39: Influence Decisions Before the Meeting Starts

#38: Stepping Into the Arena: How to Own Your Executive Power

#38: Stepping Into the Arena: How to Own Your Executive Power

#37: How to Lead Former Peers with Confidence and Authority

#37: How to Lead Former Peers with Confidence and Authority

#36: Stop Waiting for Your Boss to Change: Lead Anyway

#36: Stop Waiting for Your Boss to Change: Lead Anyway

#35: 7 Strategies for Instant Leadership Credibility

#35: 7 Strategies for Instant Leadership Credibility

#34: Wellness At Work: Leadership Boundaries

#34: Wellness At Work: Leadership Boundaries

#33: When The Honeymoon Is Over: Managing Messy

#33: When The Honeymoon Is Over: Managing Messy

#32: How To Uplevel Your Leadership Self-Concept

#32: How To Uplevel Your Leadership Self-Concept

#31: Your First 90 Days - Deliver Impact and Build Influence [Start Strong Series Part 3]

#31: Your First 90 Days - Deliver Impact and Build Influence [Start Strong Series Part 3]

#30: Your First 30 Days - Build Relationships and Gain Clarity [Start Strong Series Part 2]

#30: Your First 30 Days - Build Relationships and Gain Clarity [Start Strong Series Part 2]

#29: Your First 5 Days — Show Up Intentionally [Start Strong Series - Part 1]

#29: Your First 5 Days — Show Up Intentionally [Start Strong Series - Part 1]

#28: Navigating Ambiguity in New Leadership Roles

#28: Navigating Ambiguity in New Leadership Roles

#27: Navigating Office Politics

#27: Navigating Office Politics

#26: Healthspan as a strategic advantage for women in leadership

#26: Healthspan as a strategic advantage for women in leadership

#25: How to Lead Your Team Through Uncertainty, Without Losing Yourself

#25: How to Lead Your Team Through Uncertainty, Without Losing Yourself

#24: Leading Through Change: How to Stay Grounded When the Unexpected Hits

#24: Leading Through Change: How to Stay Grounded When the Unexpected Hits

#23: Coaching Reimagined for Executive Women’s Real Leadership Challenges

#23: Coaching Reimagined for Executive Women’s Real Leadership Challenges

#22: Lead Yourself First: The Power of Ownership in Career Growth

#22: Lead Yourself First: The Power of Ownership in Career Growth

#21: Improve Tough Work Relationships Fast

#21: Improve Tough Work Relationships Fast

#20: The Power of Boundaries with Karen Viesta

#20: The Power of Boundaries with Karen Viesta

#19: Coaching: Your Shortcut to Growth and Impact

#19: Coaching: Your Shortcut to Growth and Impact