The Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast

The Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast

The practices offered on The Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast emerge from sustained study, contemplative formation, and decades of real-world leadership, not from opinions. This is work shaped by depth, integrity, and responsibility. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or emerging leader, this podcast is for you to learn and grow. Denise Simpson is a public academic and the founder of Masters of Leadership Institute. She has a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and is a social scientist, grounding this work in disciplined scholarship and lived wisdom. To learn more about Denise and her program offerings on leadership, head to www.drdenisesimpson.com or on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Episodes

September 30, 2026 • 19 mins

In this prelude episode, Dr. Denise Simpson returns for Season 5 after a break to discuss leadership, personal growth, and lessons learned from past experiences. She emphasizes moving forward, mining the gold from past challenges, and embracing a new vision of leadership that prioritizes humanity and personal integrity.

Takeaways

  • Embrace past lessons
  • Focus on forward movement

Chapters

  • 00:00 Welcome Back and New Beginnings
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In this season finale, I introduce the fifth and final point of the Anchor Method: Trans...

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There are moments in leadership when life doesn't pause just because you're respon...

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What if your greatest leadership asset isn't your strategy but your vision?<...

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Leadership isn't just about what you do; it's about who you're serving.

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When you're ready, join our NEW community for leaders refusing to burn out! It's called ANCHORED. Join ANCHORED by clicking here. 

Somewhere between the pressure, expectations, and endless demands of leadership, man...

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⚓️ Join me for contemplation and connection in my upcoming Zoom workshop. Let's meet and dive deeper together!Click here to save your spot.

When you're ready, join our NEW community for leaders refusing to burn out! It's called ANCHORED. Join ANCHORED by clicking here. 

In this episode, I share why burnout isn't the real problem—fragmentat...

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⚓️ Join me for contemplation and connection in my upcoming Zoom workshop. Let's meet and dive deeper together! Click here to save your spot.

When you're ready, join our NEW community for leaders refusing to burn out! It's called ANCHORED. Join ANCHORED by clicking here. 

In this Season 4 opener of The Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast, I explore the hidden c...

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In this powerful Season 3 finale of The Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast, I close out the chapter with a deeply personal and transformative message on leadership burnout, emotional resilience, and reclaiming ...

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Most leaders don’t realize they are operating from unconscious systems…patterns formed in childhood, reinforced through belonging, and rewarded in toxic environments.

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You know the moments that felt unfair, unjust, or completely out of your control. The conversations you replay. The decisions you wish you could change. The situations that still live in your body.

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In this episode, I challenge one of the biggest lies leaders have been taught: that vulnerability makes you weak. I share why emotional armor may actually be diminishing your authority, disconnecting ...

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In this episode, I share a message that deeply moved me after watching a film that reminded me why we lead in the first place. If you've been questioning whether you're making a difference or feeling...

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Let me show you how hidden belief systems can keep you stuck in pain, self-protection, and toxic leadership patterns. On this week’s episode, you will learn how to evaluate the results you are cr...

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What happens when leaders lose connection to their spirit?

In this episode, I explore how spiritual disconnection quietly impacts decision-making, emotional regulation, and leadership presence. You'l...

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Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but not for the reason most leaders think.

In this episode, let's explore why leadership can feel heavy when we lose our connection to our sacred responsibilit...

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When emotions run high, most leaders react. Voices get louder. Decisions become rushed. The nervous system shifts into survival mode.

But contemplative leaders respond differently.

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Leaders are often taught to control the storm, but contemplative leadership teaches something different. In this episode, I explore why leadership becomes exhausting when we believe we should control circumstances that were never ou...

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Many leaders aren’t burned out because of the workload.

They’re burned out because their minds never get quiet.

In this conversation, I share how contemplative leaders “...

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Have you ever felt burned out as a leader and quietly wondered…

“Is this still my calling?”

In this episode, I speak directly to the overwhelmed leader who feels spiritually discon...

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