Bad Bosses, Great Leaders
This podcast is dedicated to empowering leaders with actionable insights and practical strategies that drive change, progress, and strong team dynamics. Each episode, hosted by Rebecca Vickers, delivers targeted strategies, real-world examples, and expert insights, all crafted to equip you with the essential tools for effective leadership. For every episode Rebecca welcomes a special guest on the show to share their experiences whether it's navigating their own leadership growth or helping coach others. Whether you lead a small group or an entire organization, or you are learning how to manage yourself first, join us for this series as we delve into the diverse aspects of leadership through concise and engaging segments. This podcast is owned and produced by B&B Vickers Entertainment LLC.
Episodes
What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategic; it’s emotional?
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, clinical hypnotherapist and former ICU nurse Leslie Thornton joins Rebecca to explore what keeps high-performing leaders stuck.
Spoiler alert: it’s not a lack of intelligence. It’s disconnection from your body, your emotions, and your worth.
Leslie unpacks why traditional goal setting,...
Being the smartest person in the room might earn you respect, but it won’t make you a great leader.
In this compelling episode, cybersecurity expert, author, and Ironman athlete Christian Espinosa shares why emotional intelligence, communication, and humility are the missing links in high-performing technical teams.
Drawing from his military background and extreme endurance sports, Christian brings a fresh perspective ...
What does it take to transform your life and your leadership from the ground up?
In this deeply honest episode, Jim Bouchard shares his incredible journey from high school dropout and drug addict to black belt martial artist and respected leadership coach.
His story is one of radical ownership, personal growth, and lifelong transformation.
We explore:
- Why leadership is about transformation, not perfection
- The martial ...
The Future of Leadership: Why It’s Time to Let Go of the Old Playbook
The workplace is changing. Are you ready to lead differently?
Today’s leaders face a once-in-a-generation shift in how we work, lead, and engage teams. Yet, many still cling to outdated command-and-control structures that no longer serve employees or organizations.
In this episode, Brian Gorman—executive coach, TEDx speaker, and expert in transformatio...
Are you leading in a way that actually energizes your team, or are you unknowingly draining them?
So many leaders struggle with disengaged employees, constant firefighting, and teams that won’t step up. But what if the problem isn’t them—it’s how we’re structuring leadership?
In this episode, Carly Pepin, business coach and human behavior expert, breaks down how self-awareness, values, and alignment play a massive role ...
If you’re still following the textbook rules of leadership, you’re already behind.
In this high-energy episode, Roy Osing, author of Be Different or Be Dead and a powerhouse leader who grew a startup to a billion-dollar company, shares why differentiation is the key to survival—and why most businesses fail to do it right.
✅ The four pillars of audacious leadership (and how to apply them now)
✅ Wh...
Great leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about transformation.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard shares her journey from clinical practice to executive coaching, where she now helps leaders transform their mindset and unlock their full potential. Dr. Pritchard believes that authentic leadership starts with self-awareness and the willingness to challenge your own beliefs.
✅ Why rewiring your mindset is th...
💥 Hiring is broken—and we’re all paying the price.
Job seekers are drowning in rejection. Recruiters are burning out. And companies are making decisions based on incomplete, biased data. In this eye-opening episode, C. Guz, founder of Octopus, breaks down the real problems behind modern hiring—and what it actually takes to fix them.
✅ The truth behind AI in hiring (and why most of what you’ve heard is wrong)
✅ How...
🔥 You’re crushing goals—but quietly crumbling inside. Sound familiar?
Burnout isn’t just about long hours. It’s about misalignment, lack of boundaries, and trying to lead without support. In this episode, Victoria Mensch, executive coach and founder of SV Executives Academy, shares the tools and mindset shifts leaders need to stay energized, clear, and connected—without burning out.
✅ The hidden signs of burnout most l...
What if leadership wasn’t about power—but about love?
In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Sarena Diamond challenges everything you thought you knew about leadership. She breaks down how trust, clear communication, and intentional relationships are the real foundation of high-performing teams.
✅ Why “just make them do it” is a mindset that kills innovation
✅ How to lead teams through change without confusion or ...
Empowered teams aren’t born—they’re built.
And no, shouting “You’re empowered!” across Slack isn’t the way to do it.
In this episode, Lisa Hagen and Chris Kincanon, co-founders of Be Ready Steady, join me to unpack the truth behind high-performing teams—and it starts with clarity, guardrails, and cross-functional trust.
✅ The real reason “empowerment” fails in most organizations
✅ How to create guardrails that fuel c...
Many professionals climb the ladder only to realize they’re checking boxes instead of moving mountains. If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to lead vs. manage, this episode is your wake-up call.
Leadership expert Melissa Rath joins us to break down the key mindset shifts that transform reactive managers into proactive, people-first leaders.
✅ How to build trust so your team feels safe to con...
Scaling isn’t just about getting bigger—it’s about getting better. But most businesses crash and burn when they try to scale too fast.
Today, Emma Rainville, aka the “Wizard of Ops,” joins us to break down the biggest scaling mistakes and how to avoid them. With years of experience leading and growing businesses from six to eight figures, she reveals:
✅ The real difference between growth and scaling (most people get thi...
Are you giving feedback that’s falling flat? Or worse—creating tension instead of growth?
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of effective feedback with leadership expert Jackie Jamison. You’ll discover how to give feedback that inspires change, build a culture of trust and accountability, and avoid the common mistakes that make feedback feel personal or unhelpful.
We’ll explore:
✔ The #1 ...
In this enlightening episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Stacey Chazin shares her journey of embracing her introverted leadership style and helping others do the same.
As someone who spent years trying to act extroverted, Stacey now empowers introverted leaders to recognize their unique strengths and lead with confidence.
Stacey discusses:
- The difference between introversion and shyness and how societal bias often...
In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, we explore the art of feedback with Laura Watson, a world country dance champion who’s become a master of clear, impactful communication. From her unexpected dance journey to leading others in the business world, Laura shares how constructive feedback can be the key to both personal and professional growth.
Laura discusses:
- The importance of specific, actionable feedback...
In this inspiring episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, we’re joined by Nicole Perry, a passionate advocate for creative leadership and fostering psychological safety in the workplace. Nicole shares her journey from a dance and music background to becoming an intimacy director, specializing in emotional vulnerability and physicality in the arts, and now helping leaders create environments where creativity and innovati...
In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, we welcome Anthony Coppedge, a globally recognized expert in Agile leadership and business transformation. With experience working with IBM, Coca-Cola, American Airlines, and more, Anthony shares his powerful insights on servant leadership, agile transformation, and creating high-performing teams.
Anthony dives into:
- The Power of Servant Leadership – Why leading with car...
In this insightful episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Rebecca chats with Aaron Trahan, a seasoned executive-turned-performance coach. Aaron shares his transformative journey from being a high-performing executive to becoming a world-class people leader, emphasizing the value of leadership as a developed skill rather than an innate trait.
Aaron introduces the concept of the Performance Mindset, explaining how it goes...
In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Host Rebecca Vickers sits down with Latasha Nelson, PhD, a visionary leader and podcast host. Together, they explore how leadership thrives amidst change and uncertainty. Latasha shares personal stories, actionable strategies, and profound insights into navigating change, building resilience, and empowering teams.
Topics Covered:
✨ Leadership origins: How Latasha's upbr...
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