Lead with Levity
Feeling the pressure? This podcast will equip you with the tools you and your team need to rise above it. If you want to create the kind of work environment that your team can get excited about, where people feel valued and connected, then this is the show for you. Tune into interviews with bestselling authors, executive coaches, consultants, and managers in a league of their own. Extending research to the workplace, Dr. Heather Walker sheds light on the power of levity at work. "Join me in my journey to find workplace solutions that improve work climate, the culture, and that support a positive employee experience. I talk to leaders across industries to find out what they do to improve their work environment through levity, better management, and survey insights."https://www.leadwithlevity.com
Episodes
Ever wonder if the way you're showing up online is truly reflecting your strengths, or secretly holding you back? In today's hybrid workplace, first impressions are made digitally – through LinkedIn headlines, Zoom profiles, and even email signatures. Dr. Heather Walker, award-winning organizational psychologist, challenges you to audit your digital presence and make intentional choices about how you show up...
What would happen if your name came up in a budget meeting tomorrow?
Would they fight to keep you or quietly move on?
In this episode, Dr. Heather Walker asks the tough question every professional should be prepared to answer: Can they (your manager and others) clearly explain your value in just a few words?
Whether you’re aiming for promotion or just job security in a tough market, this episode is your call to get vis...
Ever feel like your hard work is hiding in plain sight? You're delivering great results, but somehow, you're still not getting the recognition or opportunities you deserve?
In this candid episode, Dr. Heather Walker shares her personal journey from being overlooked to standing out online. You'll discover why traditional advice like “keep your head down and do your job” isn't always the path to...
Layoffs are tough whether you’ve been personally affected or you’re supporting someone going through it. In this episode of Lead with Levity, we unpack the 10 most common challenges people face after a layoff and 10 hidden opportunities. You'll also find practical advice on how to support friends or loved ones experiencing job loss with empathy, respect, and real care.
For deeper support, check out the C...
Layoff anxiety is real and so very common right now. In this episode of the Lead with Levity Podcast, Dr. Heather Walker offers grounded guidance for professionals who are still employed but feeling the pressure of uncertainty.
If your workload has doubled, your role has shifted, or your instincts are telling you something isn’t right, this episode is for you.
You’ll learn to recognize the early signs of layoffs, unde...
Ever felt like the more you grow, the more people pull away? Like your rise somehow makes you “too much”?
In this final episode of our 4-part series on building the support you deserve, Dr. Heather Walker breaks down the “Pet to Threat” phenomenon and what to do when excellence starts to isolate you.
Learn how to turn the tension into trust, shift perception without shrinking, and build relationship equity that protect...
Have you ever walked into a meeting fully prepared, only to realize the decision was already made without you?
You're not alone.
In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the hidden dynamics of workplace power plays. You'll meet Rachel, a talented leader blindsided by decisions made behind closed doors, and Jack, who feels invisible despite putting in the work.
Together, we'll break down w...
What if leadership wasn’t about your title, but about the energy you bring into every room? In this episode, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with Tonya Kay Herb -- CEO, coach, and founder of Outspoken - to explore how redefining leadership starts with reclaiming kindness, starting with yourself.
Tonya shares her signature BIKE framework (Be You, Insight, Kindness, Engage), a soulful and science-backed approach to showing ...
Ever feel like you're doing everything right at work but still not getting the recognition, resources, or results you deserve? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy.
In this powerful kickoff to a 4-part series, Dr. Heather Walker breaks down the 5 types of people every professional needs in their corner to grow, thrive, and finally stop operating in isolation. You’ll also hear Heather’s personal story of stepping ...
What if the biggest barrier to inclusion isn’t policy—but pride?
In this episode, Justin Jones-Fosu, CEO of Work Meaningful and author of “I Respectfully Disagree,” joins me for a brutally honest, career-shifting conversation on what it really takes to lead inclusively.
We go beyond the checkboxes and get into the messy middle—where unconscious bias meets real-time growth. Justin opens up about a per...
Ever find yourself buried in work that technically isn’t even your job anymore? You know you should delegate, but somehow, it feels easier (or safer) to just do it yourself. Sound familiar?
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on delegation. Because real leadership isn’t about doing everything—it’s about making sure everything gets done.
We’ll cover:
✔ Why delegation feels so hard (and how to get over it)
What if the thing that brings you joy… is the thing you’re most afraid to try?
In this special International Humor Month episode of the Lead with Levity Podcast, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with UK-based comedian Stea to talk about the courage it takes to chase joy—even when the odds (and audience) feel stacked against you.
What’s in this episode:
- How Stea overcame self-doubt to step on stage for the first time
- Why y...
If you've ever played it safe during a job offer—or stayed silent when you knew you deserved more—this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Heather Walker sits down with salary negotiation expert John Gates, founder of Salary Coach, to reveal the insider strategies companies use to save money... at your expense.
With decades of recruiting experience and over 75,000 job offers under his belt, John shares how you can n...
What makes a high-performance team actually work? In this episode, Dr. Walker sits down with INSEAD professor and leadership expert Henrik Bresman, co-author of X-Teams and co-founder of xLEAD. Henrik shares what elite organizations like Microsoft and the Museum of Modern Art are doing differently—and how you can apply those lessons right now.
Dr. Walker and Henrik talk about leading through uncertainty, breaking out o...
Greg did everything right—or so he thought. After serving his country with honor, he returned home, took an entry-level job, and spent five years quietly showing up, working hard, and checking all the boxes. But no one was checking for him.
If you’ve ever felt invisible at work—like your talent is being overlooked and your potential is stuck in neutral—this episode is for you.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Heather ...
In the latest episode of the Lead with Levity podcast, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with Dr. Jenny Powers, a chemical engineer turned author, to discuss the pressures of high achievement and how to find true balance in life.
The Myth of Having It All
Dr. Powers shares her deeply personal journey of chasing success—first as an athlete, then as a scholar—only to realize that relentless striving often leads to burnout rath...
Meetings can be a productivity killer when poorly managed. Many professionals, like Jordan, find themselves stuck in unnecessary, unproductive discussions that drain time and energy. Common meeting mistakes include domination by one speaker, lack of real collaboration, going off-topic, constant postponements, micromanagement, and meetings that should’ve been emails.
To fix this, leaders must run meetings with clear goa...
In the latest episode of the Lead with Levity podcast, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with Eric Malka, the visionary co-founder of The Art of Shaving, to explore his remarkable path from humble beginnings to building a multimillion-dollar brand.
The Art of Starting Small
Eric’s journey began in a small kitchen, where he and his wife crafted high-quality shaving products with a simple yet powerful mission—elevate the shavi...
Let’s be real—the world feels like a lot right now. Between global crises, political tension, and personal stress, it’s hard enough to stay focused, let alone lead a team. If you’re feeling the weight of it all, you’re not alone.
In this episode, we’re tackling one of the toughest questions leaders are facing: How do you show up for your team when you barely feel grounded yourself?
I’ll break down:
✅ Your...
"I didn't get the promotion. What gives?”
Amanda did everything right—at least, that’s what she thought.
She worked hard, followed the advice she was given, and waited for her moment… but when promotion time came around, she was passed over. Again.
Sound familiar?
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or frustrated because your hard work isn’t translating into career growth, this episode is for you.
We’re break...
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