This episode is about calculated risks and proactive steps towards your goals. Inspired by their previous coaching session, Belinda and Shelby challenge you to take action and step out of your comfort zone to achieve your goals.

Middle managers face unique pressures in the "messy middle" between the demands of upper management and the needs of their teams. Drawing from their own experiences, Shelby and Belinda offer practical advice on navigating the messy middle.

Belinda and Shelby turn the tables and engage in a coaching session with each other. They open up about their professional challenges and discuss strategies for navigating roadblocks and pursuing entrepreneurial goals, providing listeners with insights and actionable advice.

When Cathy Duffy received an unexpected "early retirement" from her executive position at a major insurance company, she faced a choice: retreat and hide or embrace transparency and reinvent herself. Her decision to accelerate her plans to study at Oxford University reveals powerful lessons for anyone navigating sudden professional transitions.

Belinda and Shelby address how leaders can navigate the current climate of fear. They emphasize the importance of grounding yourself in your core values, maintaining personal integrity, and fostering a culture of empathy and love.

As they celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Leadership Tea Podcast, Shelby and Belinda reflect on their personal responses to and offer practical advice for navigating the current challenging political climate.

In this episode, Belinda and Shelby reflect on the enduring values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through his teachings, we've learned that when we prioritize community over our egos, we can use our positions as leaders to effectively address economic and social challenges.

Your work week doesn't have to elicit feelings of dread and exhaustion. What if you could start your work week with a sense of calm purpose instead? Discover strategies to cultivate a fulfilling life where you don't suffer from the "Sunday scaries."

Belinda and Shelby explore strategies for leading through turbulent times, with a focus on acceptance, emotional regulation, and radical honesty. 

Belinda and Shelby speak with Heather A. Kollar, an entrepreneur and coach who shares her journey, highlighting the crucial role of integrity in building meaningful business relationships.

This isn't your typical leadership podcast. We’re here to break down barriers and offer you a seat at our table. Join our community of thought leaders and changemakers — and let's cultivate a space for growth, reflection, and the unapologetic pursuit of excellence.

Co-hosts Belinda Jackson Farrier and Shelby Smith-Wilson blend their diplomatic and corporate experience with real-life challenges as working moms who have led teams across the world. They and their guests share insights about thriving and overcoming challenges without compromising their values.