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Resilient Leadership

Resilient Leadership

Hosted by Bridgette Theurer & Irvine Nugent, Ph.D.

Episodes

102

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN

About the show

The Resilient Leadership podcast is aimed at helping you lead with a greater sense of calm, clarity, and conviction even in anxious times. Co-hosted by Bridgette and Irvine both of whom are authors, leadership coaches, and trainers. Our mission is to offer you insights into leadership and life that you will find nowhere else. Let’s face it we are living in uncertain times and it’s not surprising we are feeling overworked and overwhelmed. Our show will offer you practical tools that you can use today and help you grow your resilience and strengthen your leadership. Subscribe and join us every other Tuesday morning for lively stories and chat about issues impacting you today. Come away with a practical exercise and a whole of fun along the way. See you on the next episode! Bridgette & Irvine

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May 5, 202627 min

Ep 100: 100 Episodes Later: What Actually Makes Leaders Resilient

In this milestone 100th episode, Irvine and Bridgette reflect on what they’ve learned about resilient leadership across real moments of pressure, uncertainty, and challenge. They share six key truths that reveal resilience isn’t about having the right answers, but about staying present, grounded, and intentional in how you lead when it matters most.

April 21, 202628 min

Ep 99b: Why Aren’t They “Getting It?”

In this episode, Bridgette and Irvine explore the frustration many leaders feel when they have to repeat themselves, and still don’t understand why their messages aren’t getting through. They identify 3 key reasons for this breakdown in communication and what leaders can do to move beyond them.

April 7, 202628 min

Ep 99a: Minding Your ABCs: The Five Fundamental Needs of Humans as Work

In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette the core needs that drive behavior and performance at work, and what leaders can do to meet them.

March 24, 202622 min

Ep 98: Don’t Take It Home: How Leaders Protect Their Energy After Hard Days

In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette explore what happens after the meeting ends — when leaders carry emotional residue from difficult conversations into their homes, relationships, and sleep. They unpack why unresolved tension lingers in the body, how emotional spillover impacts leadership resilience, and practical ways to reset so pressure doesn’t travel beyond the workplace.

February 24, 202625 min

Ep 97: When Pressure Takes Over

In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette explore how pressure can pull leaders away from the way they want to show up, especially in moments of challenge, urgency, and emotional strain. They share practical insights and tools to help leaders recognize pressure sooner, regain composure, and respond with clarity and intention when it matters most.

February 10, 202628 min

Ep 96: The Biggest Impediment to Work/Life Balance

In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette explore the biggest obstacle to finding the kind of balance we desire in our work and lives, and it’s likely not what you think! Tune in to hear what might be getting in your way.

January 20, 202627 min

Ep 95: The High Price of Silence: Why Leaders Can’t Afford to Avoid Conflict

Avoiding conflict feels easier in the moment, but it quietly drains productivity, trust, and team morale. In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette reveal the true cost of silence — and share practical tools leaders can use to confront issues early, communicate with clarity, and restore healthier team dynamics.

January 6, 202628 min

Ep 94: How to Not Take Things So Personally

In this episode, Bridgette and Irvine unpack how leaders can stay grounded and present even when others are criticizing them, undermining their efforts, disrespecting them or reacting in a hostile or aggressive way

December 23, 202527 min

Ep 93: Leading When Life Hurts: Resilience During Personal Crisis

In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette unpack how leaders can stay grounded and present even when they’re hurting, navigating grief, crisis, or profound personal change. Through research and real-world examples, they reveal that resilience in hard seasons comes from honest self-care, connection, and the courage to lead with humanity.

December 9, 202532 min

Ep 92: Where Do I Go From Here? Navigating a Career Crossroads

In this episode, Bridgette and Irvine explore how leaders can navigate the uncertainty that comes with facing a crossroads in our career and how we can thoughtfully determine what’s next for ourselves with a renewed sense of clarity and confidence.

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