Experimental Leader

  The show’s guest in this episode is Col. Bree Fram. She is an astronautical engineer, author, and one of the highest-ranking out transgender officers in the U.S. Space Force, with over 20 years of military service. She is a recognized advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and the author/editor of multiple books, including Forging Queer Leaders and With Valor and Visibility. —   Listen to the podcast here  Transcending Limits: Leadership, Identity, and Advocacy in Uniform with Col. Bree Fram Hello and welcome to the Experimental Leader Podcast. I’m Melanie Parrish. I’m an author, a speaker, an executive coach, and...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Frankie Berkoben. She is an executive coach and sought-after speaker who works with leaders at top companies like Google, Airbnb, and the White House. She helps high-achieving professionals break free from overwhelm and inconsistency, unlocking clarity, confidence, and sustainable success. Combining design thinking, the scientific method, positive psychology, and ADHD expertise, Frankie empowers clients to perform at their best without relying on grit or willpower. Her systems-based approach digs into neuropsychology to address the root causes of friction, optimizing for success by shaping the right conditions. A behavioral psychology expert, Frankie makes...... Read More

    —   Listen to the podcast here  Five Years of Experimentation: A Conversation with Melanie Parish Hi there. I’m Mel Rutherford. I’m McMaster University’s first transgender department chair, and I’m the co host of the experimental leader podcast. For the last four years, I’ve been learning about leadership and experimenting with leadership in my role as department chair, some of the things I’ve been thinking about recently is how to implement values based leadership. I’ve started my term as chair determined to center values, and today I actually was reading the literature on values based leadership. And...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Jaime Mann. She is the founder of The Amaryllis Project, blends psychology and leadership expertise to empower teams and individuals through connection. With 15+ years of experience, she helps leaders thrive using positive psychology and behavioral science. A coach and lifelong learner, Jaime is pursuing a Master’s in Leadership Psychology. She also loves reading, karaoke, and all things sparkly. —   Listen to the podcast here  Leadership Through Connection with Jaime Mann Hello, welcome to the show. I’m Melanie Parish. I’m an author, speaker, facilitator and executive coach. Hi. I’m Mel...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Pat Broe. He is a best-selling author, mental health advocate, and sales and marketing professional. Pat’s journey is both inspiring and deeply personal—overcoming anxiety, depression, and even a life-threatening moment to become a passionate guide for others seeking authenticity and confidence. Through his raw storytelling and practical advice, he empowers people to tackle modern mental health challenges and embrace ‘The Real Confident You.’ With experience ranging from radio hosting to business consulting, Pat brings a unique and powerful perspective on living a happier, more fulfilling life. —   Listen to the podcast...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Dr. Kim Alexander. She is a Canadian Obstetrician/Gynaecologist specializing in HPV Disease and Vulvar Health. She is a Certified Facilitator for the OWL: Our Whole Lives comprehensive SexEd curriculum and the curriculum designer for GrownUps: Your Sexual Self, a week-long workshop for adults exploring healthy sexuality. Dr. Alexander is the author of an upcoming book on sexual health and writes the monthly Savvy Sex Ed column for the Medical Post. —   Listen to the podcast here  Experimenting with Learning about Sexuality with Dr. Kim Alexander Hello. I’m Melanie Parish and...... Read More

  —   Listen to the podcast here Courageous Leadership with Lisa Marie Platske Hello, everybody, we are here with you live today. And I have an announcement to make. And that is that I’m pretty excited to be breaking up with my brand. I’ve been thinking about it for some time, like most breakups, it hasn’t been right for some time. And and the reason I want to break up with my brand is because I think it’s just constraining me a little bit. It’s like my, it feels too tight on my skin. And and the reason I’m...... Read More

—   Listen to the podcast here Women in Coaching & Leadership Hi everybody. I’m about to share with you a recording I did for international coaching week. And I wanted to tell you about the three guests that I have with me on this recording. First I have Darlene Chrissley. Darlene is a master certified coach with 20 years of experience working with a range of industries in Canada. She also is a founding faculty member of the Adler School of Professional coaching, and the International Coach Federation Toronto chapter. Darlene is a writer and inspirational speaker and a...... Read More

  —   Listen to the podcast here The Loneliness of Leadership Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Experimental Leader Podcast. I’m Melanie Parish. And it’s nice to be with you here live today. I’m super excited to be here with you. And our guest was ill today. So I’m here alone. And I thought I might share sort of my own thoughts about how I think what I’m thinking about right now. It’s a little lonely when my guest doesn’t show up. And so here I am. And I’m thinking about the loneliness of leadership, which I know is a...... Read More

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