Experimental Leader

  The show’s guests in this episode is Dr. Liane Davey. She is a bestselling author and executive advisor who has spent three decades helping people achieve amazing things together. Her work focuses on tackling the messiest people issues holding teams back, including fostering accountability, promoting healthy conflict, and managing overwhelm. Liane’s latest book, Thoughtload: Manage the Madness and Free Your Team to Do Great Work, addresses the mental and emotional overload crushing today’s teams. —   Listen to the podcast here  Digital Detox & Thoughtload with Liane Davey Hello and welcome to the Experimental Leader podcast. I’m Melanie...... Read More

When everything is labeled as urgent, productivity suffers. In this episode of The Experimental Leader, Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford explore how poor prioritization creates unnecessary stress, confusion, and rework. Discover practical strategies for balancing vision with execution, empowering your team, improving communication, and leading with greater clarity instead of constant urgency.... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Georgia Thomas. She’s a former corporate lawyer, and she turned into a multi-business founder and CEO. And she has multiple business with her husband Gavin Thomas. And what she does is she helps founders build sustainable businesses that scale without depending entirely on them. So they’re able to stop being overwhelmed operators, which I mean maybe that’s the saying no part, and turning into visionary CEOs that are focused on growth, freedom, and intentional leadership. —   Listen to the podcast here  The Hidden Cost of Unclear Expectations with Georgia Thomas...... Read More

In this Traps and Tricks episode of the Experimental Leader Podcast, Mel Rutherford and Melanie Parish unpack two big leadership traps: treating criticism as something you just have to “weather,” and shutting down in the face of strong emotions. They explore how to see criticism as data, respond to emotions with empathy (not avoidance), and create healthier information flow between leaders, middle managers, and teams.... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Dr. Rosalind “Roz” Cohen. She is an Inclusion Strategist, thought partner, and founder of Socius Strategies, where she helps organizations build cultures rooted in connection, belonging, and trust. With over 20 years of experience in HR, she blends research-backed insights with practical strategies to align culture and operations. Her work, informed by her Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University, focuses on the impact of inclusive leadership on engagement and organizational success. A sought-after speaker and advisor, Roz is passionate about fostering radically connected cultures through courage, authenticity, and meaningful relationships....... Read More

  The show’s guests in this episode are Dr. Tracy, Christopher Christofferson and Michelle Troseth. They are co-founders of Missing Logic, and the core of their work is to help mid-career and executive leaders unlock the next level without overworking and neglecting their personal lives. —   Listen to the podcast here  Leading Without Burnout with Michelle Troseth & Dr. Tracy Christopherson I’m Melanie Parish. Welcome to the experimental leader podcast. I am an author, an executive coach, a part-time facilitator and a content creator. I am Mel Rutherford. I’m McMaster University’s first transgender department chair, and I’m the...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Dr. L. Carol Scott. She is a TEDx and keynote speaker, #1 international bestselling author, and coach who helps leaders succeed by strengthening social and emotional intelligence. With a PhD in Developmental Psychology, she brings trauma-sensitive insight and practical tools to show how early relational patterns shape leadership, work, and life. Her work bridges research, neuroscience, and real-world experience to develop the leader while honoring the person. —   Listen to the podcast here  Trauma-Informed Leadership with Dr. L. Carol Scott Hello, welcome to the show. I’m Melanie Parish. I’m an...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Paulo Gregory. He is a designer, facilitator, and community builder focused on transforming systems through collaboration and collective wisdom. He is the inventor of Cohado®, a strategic relational framework that helps teams and communities create aligned, sustainable solutions. With more than 30 years of experience, Paulo supports leaders and groups in building resilient, collaborative cultures. —   Listen to the podcast here  Leading Through Collective Wisdom with Paulo Gregory Hi. I’m Mel Rutherford. I’m McMaster University’s first transgender department chair, and I’m a co-host of the experimental leader podcast. And hello,...... Read More

Explore leadership strategies designed for the fast-paced December season. This episode breaks down practical ways to streamline meetings, foster cultural inclusion, and design joyful, sustainable holiday practices that strengthen team connection and performance.... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Charlotte Otter. She is an author, speaker, and advisor with global experience leading communications at companies like SAP and Anglo American. She now helps organizations of all sizes manage reputation, drive change, and build effective teams. In today’s noisy world, she believes it’s stories and our humanity that truly break through. —   Listen to the podcast here  Reputation, Resilience, and New Leaders with Charlotte Otter Hello. I am Melanie Parish. I’m one of the co-hosts of the Experimental Leader podcast. I am a Master Certified Coach, and I love coaching,...... Read More