Leading Through Crisis with Céline Williams
Business & Finance
About
Leading Through Crisis is the podcast for leaders who aren’t afraid to face the hard stuff head-on. Hosted by leadership and culture expert Céline Williams, each episode offers real, unfiltered conversations with business trailblazers, change-makers, and truth-tellers. From navigating uncertainty to building cultures that actually work for humans, Céline delves into the messy realities of leadership, while also offering practical tools you can use today to lead with more clarity, connection, and courage.
Episodes
- What Bees Know That We Don't: Leadership Lessons from Inside the Hive with Philip Atkinson
The most surprising leadership insights may not be found where you'd expect… In this episode, Céline sits down with Philip Atkinson, an organizational coach and beekeeper who has spent his career helping leaders around the world become bet…
- Cultivating Deeper Connections at Work: Community-Building Strategies to Address Loneliness with Charles Vogl
In this episode of Leading Through Crisis , Céline Williams sits down with Charles Vogl—leadership advisor, speaker, and author of The Art of Community —to challenge what we think we know about connection, adaptability, and resilience . To…
- Resilient Leadership Under Pressure | Courage, Clarity & Values with Zolal Habibi
What does leadership look like in moments of sustained uncertainty, high pressure, and constant change? In this episode of Leading Through Crisis , Céline Williams speaks with Iranian human rights advocate Zolal Habibi about what it means…
- Push vs Pull Leadership: How Great Leaders Unlock Team Potential During Crisis with Ernesto Gomez
In this episode of Leading Through Crisis , host Céline Williams sits down with Ernesto Gómez, founder and CEO of Aspen Mindset1 and author of Regrowth: How Organizations Can Overcome Stalling by Unlocking Their People’s Potential. Togethe…
- You Don’t Need All the Answers: How Leaders Build Trust During Uncertain Times with Amy Riley
When organizations face crises, change, or uncertainty, many leaders feel pressure to withdraw, control the narrative, or pretend they have all the answers. Unfortunately, those behaviors often become the very trust breakers that damage te…
- Playing the Hand You Are Dealt with John Kippen
Building Resilience, Confidence, and Human Connection In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, John Kippen, a professional magician + resilience and empowerment coach, shares his powerful story of surviving a life-threatening brain tumor…
- Future-Ready: Equipping Leaders for Multigenerational Teams and Conflict with Bob Chonka & Jon Grannis
In this episode, Bob Chonka and Jon Grannis of Sollah Interactive chat with us about one of the biggest issues facing organizations today: Are leaders truly equipped to guide their teams through challenging times and whatever comes next? Y…
- Leading Through Crisis: Finding Courage and Purpose in Chaos with Evan Mawarire
What does it mean to lead through crisis—not just survive it, but transform through it? In this gripping and inspiring conversation, Zimbabwean pastor and global advocate Evan Mawarire shares how one simple video turned into a national mov…
- Fear-Based Leadership: How to Spot It, Survive It, and Stay Powerful with Kate Lowry
The workplace is changing fast. From economic uncertainty to cultural shifts and the rise of AI, business leaders are operating in a constant state of pressure, and a troubling leadership style is on the rise . In this episode, I sit down…
- Emotional Intelligence, AI, and the Future of Leadership with Dr. Robin Hills
In this episode, business psychologist, emotional intelligence expert, and founder of Ei4Change, Dr. Robin Hills, shares how to stay grounded in human-centered leadership while navigating the rise of AI and embracing the opportunities it b…
- Profit Sharing and Creating a Culture of Ownership with Rob Gallaher
In this powerful episode, I sit down with seasoned entrepreneur, CEO, and author Rob Gallaher to discuss the importance of self-leadership, the mechanics of implementing a sustainable profit-sharing model, and what it takes to create a cul…
- Navigating Complexity: Leadership Lessons for High-Stakes Moments with Jose Berlanga
"When things are going well, it’s exciting. When they’re not, you don’t know where the bottom is." In this episode, entrepreneur, author, and developer Jose Berlanga and I discuss navigating complexity and leadership lessons learned from c…
- Hiring Practices That Foster Connection and Belonging with Dr. Roz Cohen
“We tend to do things because that’s the way it’s always been, not because it’s the right answer.” In this episode, Belonging and Connection Strategist, Dr. Roz Cohen, shares a practical approach to hiring practices that foster employee en…
- How to Be a More Charismatic Leader with Richard Reid
“Charisma is really about how we portray ourselves and engage with people on a deeper level.” In this episode, organizational psychologist Richard Reid talks to us about the power of charisma and why being charismatic may not mean exactly…
- Growing Through Adversity with Kijuan Amey
“Don’t let your situation define who you are. You define who you are.” Today’s guest, Kijuan Amey, is a dynamic speaker, author, and advocate for resilience. He shares how a motorcycle accident that nearly took his life became the catalyst…
- Who Gets Heard at Work with Elizabeth Bachman
In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, speaker, coach/trainer, and former opera director, Elizabeth Bachman, shares about overcoming communication problems at work, particularly between men and women . We cover: - The two main thinking…
- Principled and Ethical Leadership with Philippe Johnson
In today’s episode of Leading Through Crisis, we explore the question, “What’s at stake when leaders are unprincipled, unethical, incompetent, and selfish?” Philippe Johnson, a retired US Air Force officer, advocate for principled and ethi…
- Building An Inclusive Culture with Rosi Bremec
“ We want to foster a culture where we’re open, honest, transparent, and people can grow. When you’re given the chance to express what you want/think, as well as know how you contribute, it creates this magical little atmosphere (aka workp…
- 100th Episode + 5 Years of Leading Through Crisis
It’s been 5 years and 100 episodes of Leading Through Crisis! Join me for: - Some reflections on how and why the podcast started - Why I debate changing the name monthly (and why I haven’t yet) - The guests and conversations that give me h…
- Understanding Autism with Dr. Angela Kingdon
“Many people with autism gravitate toward leadership because of the traits and values of our culture… We’re born leaders because we’re born to see world-building vision .” Today, we are joined by autistic advocate and host of the Autistic…
- Enforcing Boundaries At Work with Meredith Holley
“If people are acting like children in your environment, it’s okay to be the teacher.” Setting and enforcing boundaries at work “is always about creating safety for yourself… it’s not about them.” In this episode, Workplace Conflict Mediat…
- The Art and Importance of Letter Writing with Amy Daughters
In this episode, Award-Winning Author and Keynote Speaker, Amy Weinland Daughters shares her Facebook Letter Writing Project–where she spent 18 months writing 580 handwritten letters to friends online . We dive into how that came about, wh…
- Rooted Leadership and Story Healing with Dimple Dhabalia
"Rooted leadership means leading with empathy and care. It’s about finding ways to connect with people and create communities of trust and psychological safety, where people feel safe enough to show up and be themselves – including in time…
- The Tension Paradox with Ujwal Arkalgud
Today's guest is cultural anthropologist, entrepreneur, investor, and author, Ujwal Arkalgud, and the conversation about tension paradox was different than any we've had on the show before. In it, we talk a lot about binary opposites and o…
- Zen Leadership with Lori Saitz
In this episode, leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being, Lori Saitz shares the practice of zen leadership. You’ve likely heard some of the benefits of gratitude and a calming/grounding pract…
- Smart Power with Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau
In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, we're talking to senior executive coach and mediator, Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau about SMARTpower. We also discuss: - The difference between managing crisis and complexity - Expectations vs agreements…
- The Employee Engagement Crisis with Julie Winkle Giulioni
Gallup research shows we are experiencing an employee engagement crisis (rates are at an 11-year low). Today's guest, Julie Winkle Giulioni is the perfect person to help us address it! Julie is a speaker, best-selling author, and champion…
- Beautiful Grief and Loss with Sue Deagle
This special episode shines the light on something we don't often talk about candidly... Experiencing grief and loss – and not just the negative aspects but how it can also be beautiful, freeing, and empowering. Today's guest, Sue Deagle i…
- Empathetic Data-Driven Leadership with David Lahey
Today’s guest, David Lahey is the Founder, President and CEO of Predictive Success (a company that focuses on assessment and analytics to support leadership development, talent acquisition, change management, and productivity in a variety…
- Your Life's Work and Leadership Impact with Illana Burk
In this conversation, we talk to business mentor and consultant, Illana Burk about your life's work and leadership impact. We get into: - what makes true leadership unique - how crisis illuminates if you were "made for this" - why "scalabi…
- Crisis Communication with Adele Gambardella & Chip Massey
Crisis communication, and this conversation, are so important because everybody thinks they’re good at crisis management but nobody knows what they’re actually going to be like until they’re in one. And while we can't prevent crises from h…
- Navigating Personal Crisis with Dr. Jim Sellner
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jim Sellner about navigating (or as he says, surfing) personal crisis, as well as the phases of crisis (and what comes after). We also get into empathetic communication, healthy confrontation, and some incre…
- Restorative Work Culture with Faith Clarke
In this episode, we talk to brilliant return guest and organizational health and teamwork specialist Faith Clarke about celebrating difference, shifting the narrative of cultural norms, and creating a restorative work culture. All of the d…
- Spiritual Intelligence with Dr. Yosi Amram
In this episode, I chat with licensed clinical psychologist, pioneering researcher, and author, Dr. Yosi Amram about spiritual intelligence. We dive into what it is and how to activate and develop it, as well as: - Finding your North Star…
- Being Too Busy with Peggy Sullivan
"78% of people end the day feeling like they didn't have enough time." Our guest today is author, speaker, and corporate performance expert, Peggy Sullivan who talks to us about time poverty (aka being too busy) and what we can do about it…
- Performance In Business with Gerald Leonard
Have you ever noticed that sometimes the lessons we learn don’t come from where we think they’re going to? Or that it is often the things we’d least like to repeat that shape and mold us the most? In this episode, I talk to CEO, author and…
- Dealing with Workplace Conflict with Karin Hurt & David Dye
Have you ever noticed that what you say can make all the difference in the type of information you receive, how people respond to you/what you share, and the overall trajectory of a situation? In this episode, I talk to the CEO and Preside…
- 2023 Year In Review with Céline Williams
Welcome to a 2023 Year in Review! In this episode, we flip the script and Céline is the featured guest (interviewed by her podcast manager, Erin). Get a behind-the-scenes look at: - Céline’s biggest takeaways from the year - Our favorite g…
- Leading Across Cultures with Andrew Swiler
In this week’s episode, we’re talking to Entrepreneur, Investor & CEO Andrew Swiler about his experience taking over a Ukranian company 3 months after the war started. We get into the types of things they were dealing with and how they led…
- Feminine Leadership with Gen Retzlaff
In this week’s episode, we’re talking to coach, consultant, and founder of Grow Better Together, Gen Retzlaff about the need for more balanced leadership in the world – and how the traits often missing are those perceived as more feminine.…
- Front Line Managers with Summer Davies
In this episode, we're talking about (and to) front-line managers with leadership development expert, Summer Davies. Middle management is essential to our organizations because they know our clients, customers, products, and brands better…
- Learning From Mistakes with Dr. Bev Kaye
Dr. Bev Kaye is recognized, internationally, as one of the most knowledgeable and practical professionals in the areas of career development and employee engagement/retention. She has won five lifetime achievement awards for her work and,…
- Cut the Bullshit with Dr. J.J. Kelly
In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist, emotional intelligence skills training expert, and bestselling author of The Holy Shit Series, Dr. J.J. Kelly (aka The Punk Rock Doc), talks to us about how to process anger, release emotion…
- Current Business Problems (and Solutions) with Laurel Rutledge
In this episode, we are joined by Chief Navigation Officer™, Laurel Rutledge who talks to us about two of the biggest challenges in business today – figuring out what to do with AI and creating a healthy, sustainable workplace culture (HR…
- Self-Aware Leadership with Kamini Wood
"We can’t give to [or lead] others when we don’t even have our own self taken care of." In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, we’re talking about self-aware leadership with certified life coach, the creator of AuthenticMe® and CEO of…
- Managing Conflict in the Workplace with Diana Peterson-More
“Conflicts are based on values, history, culture... We all bring our little suitcases of baggage wherever we go. And, often, we can’t entirely resolve a conflict but we can manage to the win-win.” In this episode of the podcast, we are tal…
- Leadership Systems with Sarah Olivieri
“In leadership situations and, especially, in crisis, you can either be a Chicken Little or a MacGyver.” Will you run around yelling, “The sky is falling!”? Or, will you stop and ask yourself, “What do we have around us that we can make wo…
- Change Resilience with Renée Safrata
“We have to learn how to be patient in the unknown right now.” In this episode, we are talking to the founder and CEO of Vivo Team, Renée Safrata about change resilience, as well as how to be patient and enjoy the unknown. “Right now, ever…
- The Danger of Silence with Elaine Lin Hering
“Our silence isn’t just about us. It’s about the environmental and cultural norms that we collectively build… What are we missing out on that we don’t even realize?” Elaine Lin Hering is Managing Partner of Triad Consulting Group, a Lectur…
- Improve Interpersonal Skills with Stephan Wiedner
"I think most people in business would say, 'Yes, culture matters and I don’t know what to do about that.' It’s this big, amorphous thing, that we have no idea how to practically influence." Today's guest, entrepreneur and founder of skill…