OwlCast: The Leadership & Coaching Podcast
OwlCast is a podcast on leadership and coaching. You can expect to get insights to help you solve the thorny problems of life and leadership – all with a dollop of laughter thrown in. Your dynamic hosts, David and Alexandria, will help you become a more kickass leader. Together, they won’t only motivate you, they’ll give you scientifically proven tools to become better – full stop!
Episodes
July 29, 2025 • 58 mins
Why is leadership development still treated as a “nice to have” instead of a strategic necessity? In this energizing episode, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft sit down with executive coach, speaker, and author Tina Robinson to explore the real ROI of investing in leaders. Tina shares her personal journey—from editing healthcare manuals to founding WorkJoy—and the hard-won lessons that inspired her upcoming book, Developing Y...
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July 22, 2025 • 41 mins
Why does everything feel urgent, and how do you know what truly deserves your attention? In this episode, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft dive into the prioritization paradox—the conflict between long-term goals and the relentless pull of immediate demands. They explore how urgency culture hijacks our focus, why some tasks feel more important than they are, and what it really takes to break out of reactivity. Drawing from t...
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July 15, 2025 • 59 mins
Words can heal, harm, or halt progress altogether, and in moments of conflict, the right phrase can change everything. In this episode of OwlCast, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft sit down with leadership expert Karin Hurt to explore the language that fosters resolution instead of resistance.
Together, they reflect on the power of intentional communication and why resolving conflict isn’t about having the final word; it’s ab...
Together, they reflect on the power of intentional communication and why resolving conflict isn’t about having the final word; it’s ab...
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July 8, 2025 • 44 mins
Sometimes the most significant toll we pay is the one we hide behind a smile. In this episode of OwlCast, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft explore the emotional labor of maintaining a positive front,especially in leadership, service roles, and workplaces that reward performance over authenticity.
Together, they dive into the true cost of constantly self-regulating, masking discomfort, and managing the emotional experiences o...
Together, they dive into the true cost of constantly self-regulating, masking discomfort, and managing the emotional experiences o...
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July 1, 2025 • 67 mins
You’re putting in the effort, meeting expectations, and still not moving up. In this episode of OwlCast, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft are joined by leadership strategist Karol Figueroa to explore the often invisible dynamics behind stalled promotions. Together, they examine how perception, visibility, and workplace politics can shape your trajectory just as much as performance.
Karol shares powerful insights into why bein...
Karol shares powerful insights into why bein...
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June 24, 2025 • 39 mins
What if the “difficult” person you’re dealing with isn’t difficult at all, just different from you? In this episode of OwlCast, hosts David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft explore how misunderstood behaviors, mismatched communication styles, and unspoken expectations can create tension and lead to mislabeling people as difficult to work with.
Together, they explore how our personal norms, values, and lived experiences influence ou...
Together, they explore how our personal norms, values, and lived experiences influence ou...
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June 17, 2025 • 44 mins
Why do even the most capable professionals sometimes lose their cool in conflict? In this episode of OwlCast, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft sit down with Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina Marian of EMC Leaders to explore the hidden dynamics that drive miscommunication, tension, and emotional fallout at work.
You’ll hear surprising insights about the emotional patterns that shape how we show up under stress, and why “bad behavi...
You’ll hear surprising insights about the emotional patterns that shape how we show up under stress, and why “bad behavi...
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June 10, 2025 • 56 mins
Giving feedback can feel risky, and getting it can feel worse. In this episode, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft unpack why most feedback misses the mark and how to change that. They introduce the SCRIPT model (Situation, Conduct, Result, Impact, Plan, Thanks) as a powerful framework for delivering feedback that’s clear, actionable, and relationship-strengthening. You’ll learn the difference between personality-based and beh...
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June 3, 2025 • 48 mins
What happens when emotional maturity is missing at work? Promotions stall, team dynamics break down, and self-doubt takes over. In this candid episode, David Morelli and Alexandria Ravencroft explore the often invisible—but absolutely essential—skill of emotional maturity. They walk through the four levels of development, from identifying your own emotional state, to holding space for others, to leading people through emotional shi...
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May 27, 2025 • 53 mins
What does it truly mean to lead with authenticity? In this episode, David and Alexandria are joined by Tanya Spencer, former Chief Diversity Officer at GE and now a powerful executive coach helping leaders bring their full selves to work. With over 30 years of experience, Tanya shares her personal leadership journey—from a five-year-old mischief-maker to a C-suite trailblazer—and the lessons she’s learned about showing up as your w...
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May 20, 2025 • 57 mins
What does it take to spark deep, lasting transformation in someone’s life or leadership? In this final episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David dive into the Transformer Coaching Style, which focuses on helping others shift from limitation to possibility—and step fully into who they’re capable of becoming.
This episode explores:
🌱 The difference between change and transformation
🌀 How to challenge someone...
This episode explores:
🌱 The difference between change and transformation
🌀 How to challenge someone...
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May 13, 2025 • 44 mins
What happens when people feel seen, safe, and supported? They open up—and that’s where real transformation begins. In this sixth episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David explore the Confidant Coaching Style, which centers on empathy, deep listening, and emotional presence. This style isn’t about fixing—it’s about being with someone in a meaningful way that builds trust and allows growth to unfold natural...
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May 6, 2025 • 26 mins
What if the answer isn’t “try harder,” but “look differently”? In this fifth episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, David and Alexandria unpack the Explorer Coaching Style—a powerful approach for unlocking fresh perspectives, surfacing hidden options, and sparking creative breakthroughs. Whether your client, direct report, or even a teammate feels stuck, boxed in, or unsure of their next move, Explorer coaching helps widen...
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April 29, 2025 • 32 mins
Some truths are hard to say—and even harder to hear. But real growth often begins with the uncomfortable. In this fourth episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David dive into the Provocateur Coaching Style, where the goal isn't to shock, but to challenge assumptions, disrupt stuck thinking, and create space for breakthroughs.
Inside the episode:
🔥 Why discomfort isn’t the enemy—it’s a catalyst
👀 How to name ...
Inside the episode:
🔥 Why discomfort isn’t the enemy—it’s a catalyst
👀 How to name ...
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April 22, 2025 • 38 mins
When someone’s stuck, it can be tempting to jump in with solutions—but what if the real power lies in helping them find their own? In this third episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David explore the Strategist Coaching Style—the art of helping others untangle challenges, clarify options, and think through solutions.
Inside the episode:
🧠 Why solving someone’s problem for them often backfires
🔍 How to guide...
Inside the episode:
🧠 Why solving someone’s problem for them often backfires
🔍 How to guide...
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April 15, 2025 • 31 mins
Have you ever worked with someone who says, "I just don’t know what to do,"—and stays stuck there? In this episode, Alexandria and David explore the Educator Coaching Style, the key to unlocking growth, adaptability, and learning in your team. They dive into:
✅ Why knowledge and skills gaps hold people back—and how to identify them
✅ The #1 mistake leaders make when trying to teach (hint: info-dumping doesn't work)
✅ How to spark curi...
✅ Why knowledge and skills gaps hold people back—and how to identify them
✅ The #1 mistake leaders make when trying to teach (hint: info-dumping doesn't work)
✅ How to spark curi...
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April 8, 2025 • 37 mins
Ever feel like you’re constantly pushing for results but not getting the buy-in or motivation you need from your team? In this episode, David and Alexandria break down the Rallier Coaching Style, the key to driving action and engagement without burning people out.
They explore:
✅ Why getting people into action matters for productivity and morale
✅ The difference between inflicting an action plan vs. co-creating one
✅ How to tailor moti...
They explore:
✅ Why getting people into action matters for productivity and morale
✅ The difference between inflicting an action plan vs. co-creating one
✅ How to tailor moti...
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April 1, 2025 • 46 mins
Most people want to grow, but few take the time to pause and reflect in a way that leads to meaningful change. This episode explores the power of self-coaching—how to develop the skills to guide yourself through challenges, identify patterns, and hear the messages in your emotions before they turn into self-sabotage. Many struggle with self-reflection because they either don’t know which questions to ask or stop when they reach dis...
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March 25, 2025 • 46 mins
Ever feel like you're constantly juggling too much and barely keeping up? In this episode, Alexandria and David dive into the exhaustion, overwhelm, and isolation so many people are experiencing. They explore why we’re stuck in cycles of burnout, why saying “no” feels impossible, and how small mindset shifts can help break the cycle. They offer practical ways to reclaim energy, set boundaries, and move from defeat to action. Listen...
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March 18, 2025 • 33 mins
Change is inevitable, but managing the human side of it is the real challenge. This episode explores why resistance to change is often rooted in fear—whether it's fear of the unknown, failure, or losing control—and how leaders can guide teams through uncertainty with clarity and confidence. We break down the cognitive pruning process, helping individuals and teams identify what to start, stop, and continue to align their thinking a...
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