In today's podcast conversation, Denise Simpson explores love as a central theme in leadership, emphasizing that love means paying attention and intentionally focusing on oneself and others. She argues that leadership is overcomplicated and advocates a simpler approach centered on three key variables: mindset, skills, and strategy, while encouraging listeners to draw wisdom from past experiences to strengthen their future leadership.

Takeaways

• Love is attention
• Leadership can be simple

Chapters

• 00:00 The Power of Love in Leadership
• 03:01 Mining Wisdom from the Past
• 06:05 Simplifying Leadership: A New Perspective
• 09:09 Understanding Burnout and Its Causes
• 11:52 Coping Strategies for Leaders
• 14:54 The Three Variables of Leadership

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In today's podcast episode, Denise Simpson discusses the importance of distinguishing between management and leadership, emphasizing that while AI can manage tasks, true leadership requires human qualities such as vision, empathy, and critical thinking. She encourages leaders to use AI for operational tasks to improve effectiveness and focus on their leadership roles.

Takeaways

• AI manages, humans lead
• Balance management and leadership

Chapters

• 00:00 Welcome and Season Theme Introduction
• 02:53 Understanding Management vs Leadership
• 10:26 The Role of AI in Management
• 18:52 Leveraging AI for Leadership Effectiveness
• 27:55 Becoming a Linchpin in Your Organization

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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
• 02:48 Mining the Gold from the Past
• 06:07 Shifting Perspectives for Growth
• 08:54 A New Vision of Leadership
• 12:11 The Anchor Method: Descend and Ascend
• 16:00 Join the Community of Anchored Leaders

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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 creating, trace them back to your beliefs, and begin intentionally crafting belief systems that support a more peaceful, spiritually aligned way of leading.

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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.

In this episode, I explore why emotional chaos spreads through teams and how leaders who cultivate inner calm become the most influential presence in uncertain situations. You’ll learn why peace is not weakness in leadership and can be the most powerful state a leader can embody.

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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 “descend” beneath the noise to reconnect with purpose, presence, and peace.

Watch if leadership feels heavier than it used to.

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Welcome to Season Three, Episode One, where I unpack the difference between soul and spirit and why this distinction matters for burned-out leaders navigating stress, overwhelm, and spiritual disconnection.

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In this episode, I introduce Contemplative Leadership and the practice of becoming the anchor beneath the storm. We explore why leaders burn out when they lead from the surface, how inner alignment restores clarity and power, and what it means to lead from stillness rather than reactivity.

This is an invitation to return to the center where leadership becomes grounded, intentional, and transformative.

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In this episode, I explore the first principle of Contemplative Leadership: your divine assignment.

I share what it is, how to recognize it, and why so many spiritually-rooted leaders feel misaligned when they ignore the calling placed on their lives.

If you're craving clarity, purpose, and a leadership path that finally honors your soul, this conversation will guide you back to what you were truly meant to do.

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There was a time when I led from chaos, not clarity. I was ambitious, driven, and determined, but underneath the surface, I was messy, reactive, and unhealed. In this episode, I share the truth I used to hide: the mess that made me a contemplative leader.

You’ll hear how my mistakes, trauma, and conditioning became the very material that shaped my purpose and my message. This is not a story of perfection; it’s a story of awakening.

Join me as we explore how the rubble of our past becomes the foundation of spiritual leadership.

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I’ve spent nearly 30 years studying leadership as a practitionar and researcher — and I’ve learned facts and data aren’t enough.

In this episode, I share how contemplative leaders integrate facts and truth to lead with authenticity, courage, and purpose.

You’ll learn how to anchor in stillness and lead from depth, not pressure.

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In this episode, I’m sharing The 5 Principles of The Universal Leader—Divine Assignment, Sacred Responsibility, Expansive Vision, Embodied Presence, and Transformational Impact. These principles are the foundation of my Contemplative Leadership Style, a way of leading that is sacred, soulful, and deeply strategic.

I created these principles after years of burnout, disconnection, and following toxic models of leadership that no longer serve us. If you’ve been searching for a new way to lead—one that honors both your soul and your responsibility to others—this episode will give you the framework to begin that journey.

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In this episode, I share why stillness is not just a personal practice but a powerful leadership strategy.

As a contemplative leader navigating the emotional weight of recent events in Texas, I invite you into a sacred pause to explore how stillness can restore your clarity, renew your energy, and reconnect you to your divine leadership assignment.

If you’re overwhelmed, frustrated, or burned out, this conversation will help you lead with greater purpose, presence, and impact.

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In this episode, I’m sharing how sacred rituals can help you reconnect with your purpose and become a more intentional, impactful leader. These aren’t just habits — they’re spiritual practices that support your emotional clarity, alignment, and leadership growth.

You’ll hear how I use voice journaling, walking meditations, and seasonal resets to stay grounded and aligned with my divine assignment.

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After a sacred season of retreat and reflection, I’m back, leading from a deeper place than ever before.

In this episode of The Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast, I share the energetic cycles that shaped my return, the spiritual downloads I received, and the powerful truth I can no longer ignore:

Leadership is sacred. It’s a divine assignment.

And the world is ready for a new kind of leader—The Universal Leader.

In this episode, I unpack why simply consuming knowledge isn’t enough and how to shift from passive learning to active transformation.

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Reflect on the successes and setbacks, 
Rejoice in the learnings you've earned, and 
Renew your focus and energy for what's next.

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More often than not, the real problem is that the leader herself, is unable to see the good in her own work and impact. This could possibly be a projection of what is happening in the leader's internal programming.

Tune in to learn why this mindset creates poor morale, disengaged, or apathetic employees, and how to shift this belief about your employees.

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They feel like frauds and have put morality on using a tool that is only made to enhance their leadership impact. 

The problem isn't Chat GPT, it's in how you're thinking about it. 

Tune in this week to learn why Chat GPT is designed to enhance your leadership practice and how to use immediately in your leadership practice to have greater impact on your employees and teams.  

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/podcasts/the-dr-denise-simpson-podcast/episodes/2148167842

The problem is self-confidence is contingent upon external circumstances or other's behaviors or perceptions towards you. Self-confidence may help you accomplish a goal but it's self-worthiness that will create the fulfillment of your accomplishment. 

Tune in this week to learn why self-worthiness is the foundation of the work you'll do as a leader and how much more fulfilling your life and leadership practice can be!

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She acknowledges the current challenges such as layoffs, job freezes, and economic crises impacting organizations and employees' motivations. She urges leaders to take steps to maintain their team's motivation and engagement, especially in the face of uncertainty. 

In this episode, Denise offers three key strategies to help the leader, help her employees, and support the team. These strategies foster trust, transparency, and psychological safety. 

Listen to learn how you can motivate your team during uncertain times while building self-trust and internal safety for yourself and your team.

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You'll also learn how ...

…To take these 3 variables and implement them into pragmatic ways in your organization, 

…Why you must focus on these variables to democratize leadership for more opportunities for marginalized people, 

...To assess your leadership gaps in relationship to these variables and how to close those gaps to be an impactful and effective leaders... 

PLUS so much more! 

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You'll also learn how to...

… identify the signs and symptoms of Imposter Syndrome, 

…understand the 4 Imposterisms and how they are impacting your leadership practice, and how to

...reclaim your power with 4 strategies to reframe any triggering situation,

PLUS so much more! 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

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When your employees' have lost confidence or belief in you, your leadership becomes far more difficult. 

On this episode, you will learn how your lack of trust for your ability to lead is reflected in your actions and behaviors towards your employees, why your word and actions must be in congruence to build trust, and how vulnerability and transparency are the greatest skills to build trust.

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

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Lead your people first and put the business second. When you put your people first, your people will put you and your initiatives first.  

On this episode, you'll learn why human-centered leadership is important to incorporate into your organization, how your values and self-awareness impact your human-centered leadership, and how to assess the gaps in your employees with a human-centered approach.   

Tune in now to learn more.

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

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On this episode, you'll learn why you must use both your logical mind and your intuition when making leadership decisions, how I almost ignored my intuition when considering an applicant for a professor position, and how you can implement a daily pragmatic strategy to fine-tune your intuition. 

Both your intuition and your logical mind are what we use to make impactful decisions as leaders. Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

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Listen to the rawest, most emotional episode I've ever published.

For those who are wanting to learn how to identify negative emotions like rage, anger, shame, fear, and sadness, and process these emotions in a healthy way, please tune in with an open mind.

On today's episode, you'll learn how I am processing a current circumstance in my life with the tools I've learned through my own healing journey.

This episode will help leaders understand the importance of processing negative emotions. You'll learn how to identify these emotions in your body, and welcome them in for an opportunity to learn from them. This is an opportunity to learn from the wide-range of emotions that the human brain produces and how by doing this personal work will allow you to stand in your fullness and lead with more compassion and understanding. 

It's the most important work you can do for yourself and your leadership! Tune in now.

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On today's episode, I help you unearth your Unconscious Declaration so you can bring it to the forefront of your consciousness. You'll learn how to identify the yearnings or desires that are creating your declaration and how your intuition will deliver glimpses of what it is you want to declare.

This episode will help you declare for yourself what is best for you and how to create a life of your dreams! It's going to blow your mind, so tune in to learn this and so much more! 

Head over to grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

How about in your...

...Finances?

...Health and Wellness?

...Intimate Relationships?

On today's episode, Dr. Denise walks you through the Fulfillment Survey, designed for her leadership clients. Now, you get the chance to take the same powerful baseline survey to measure the eight areas of your life.

Take the survey and get conscious of the areas you want to intentionally change! It's time to put your desires on the forefront of your brain to create a life of fulfillment. 

The work begins now! And reap the rewards of a life deliberately created and fully enjoyed! 

Take a listen and then join Dr. Denise on Instagram @drdenisesimpson to continue the conversation.

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Turn up the volume on this episode because it's time to celebrate you and your power and influence.

Why? Because you are the last person to celebrate yourself. As a selfless, humble leader, you're busy serving others- your family, your followers, and your community. 

On today's episode, Dr. Denise reminds you of a self-leadership concept called The Core. And the core meaning YOU, the nucleus of your life.

As the nucleus of your life, your power and influence is self-generated and emanates into all the spheres of your life. Plus, learn the 15 values to become a masterful leader!

Click here to download your workbook, The Ultimate Guide of Leadership Values That Drive Influence and Impact!

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

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Desire is an emotion created by thoughts you have about a particular circumstance. You've created everything in your life because of your desires. Your desires move your life forward or can have the opposite effect and keep you stuck in fear and self-doubt. 

On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares that desires are like flames that need to be fanned. And how having a strong desire to achieve a goal will require close attention and care as you travel on the journey to achievement. 

Tune in to learn how to identify your desires or dust off an old desire you want to make a reality. Women and Their Desires is a public plea from Dr. Denise to fulfill every desire no matter how big or small because you are worth it!

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

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Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

First published on FB 11-5-20.

Join me as I go live every Thursday at 1 pm CST with a topic to help you reach your next level of success in life and leadership.

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On each FB live, I'll choose a topic to help you reach your next level of success in life and leadership.

Use this weekly FB live as your professional development on-demand. Join me every Thursday at 1 pm CST at www.facebook.com/drdenisesimpson

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Yup. I don't belong.

Three words, when formed together, create an interesting human experience of emotions like loneliness, rejection, and unworthiness.

And when you feel these emotions a lot can happen.

Like twisting yourself into a pretzel to fit into a group. And in my case, the 7-figure earner club I'm eyeing.

Like accomplishing other people's goals they have for you while sacrificing your soul to fit into their club.

Like dialing down your brilliance, so you don't get kicked out of the Mensa Society. (Don't you know, you can't be the ONE with the highest IQ in the room. A story for another time;)

On today's episode of The Dr. Denise Simpson podcast, I'll teach you how your thoughts of belonging affect how you show up in the world (like contorting yourself to fit others' ideals) and the key that unlocks this limiting belief and obliterates it into a million pieces.

HINT: Your mind is the key.

Listen now to learn how to show up for yourself in a way that feels authentic, feeling accepted, and brilliant just the way you are.

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

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In this season finale, I explore how leaders suffer when expectations don’t match reality. I unpack the difference between pain and suffering, what it means to live at cause instead of at effect, and how contemplative leadership restores clarity, peace, and power without lowering your standards.

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In this episode, I discuss why choice is crucial for the contemplative leader. Many of us forget that we have the power to choose how we feel, how we respond, and how we show up—especially when life feels overwhelming.

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In this episode, I’m inviting you into a moment of stillness with me. 

Take a moment to reflect, recalibrate, and awaken to the quiet revolution happening in leadership. 

This isn’t a revolt; it’s a peaceful shift led by contemplative leaders like you who feel the rumblings beneath the surface. 

On each FB live, I'll choose a topic to help you reach your next level of success in life and leadership.

Use this weekly FB live as your professional development on-demand. Join me every Thursday at 1 pm CST at www.facebook.com/drdenisesimpson

First published on FB 10-22-20.

Join me as I share the simple yet powerful framework to create more wealth, health, and love.

Every Thursday at 1 pm CST, I'll go live with a topic to help you reach your next level of success in life and leadership.

Get your professional and personal development ON-DEMAND every week right on my Facebook Page!

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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'll learn why leadership begins to break down from the inside out and how contemplative leaders reconnect to their inner clarity, grounded presence, and deeper sense of purpose.

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

In this episode, I introduce the third principle of my Anchor Framework: The Vision Anchor. I explore why expansive vision is more than strategic planning. It's the ability to quiet the chaos, reconnect with your deepest calling, and see possibilities others cannot yet see.

If burnout, constant busyness, or emotional overwhelm have clouded your clarity, this episode will help you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and rediscover the vision you've always carried within you.

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

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Somewhere between the pressure, expectations, and endless demands of leadership, many of us forget why we said yes in the first place.

In this episode, I introduce the first of five leadership anchors: The Purpose Anchor.

Together, we'll explore how reconnecting to your original calling can help you navigate burnout, regain clarity, and lead with renewed conviction.

If leadership has started to feel heavy, this episode will help you remember why you lead.

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In this episode, I share how to stop being at the effect of chaos and start taking your power back through the sacred pause. You’ll learn how to drop beneath the noise into stillness, anchor in your peace, and lead from presence rather than reaction.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, this conversation will help you shift from chaos to calm and reconnect with what’s true for you.

Tune in this week to get a refreshing perspective on taking an opposite approach. The path of least resistance is the road less traveled and it's an option you can choose today. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/podcasts/the-dr-denise-simpson-podcast/episodes/2148097268

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In this episode, I dive into the transformative concept that leadership is truly the study of differentiation. It’s not just about leading a group of people as a homogeneous unit.

Instead, great leaders understand the power of seeing each individual for their unique gifts, talents, and potential.

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- Feeling overwhelmed in your leadership role? Let me help you-- Simplify Leadership. Amplify Impact. Measure Success!

Take my FREE assessment to get clear, confident, and personalized results. Go here --->The Leader Impact Assessment™

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On this episode, you"ll learn the #1 difference between leader and manger and identify your primary role as a leader. 

This episode will help you learn how to develop yourself into a leader, and develop your employees to "self-manage." So whether you are a current manager who is an emerging leader or a seasoned leader with many years of experience, listen in to learn how your employees ultimately want a leader who inspires change.

It's the most important work you can do for yourself and your leadership! Tune in now.

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Get on my email list now! Submit your email address and grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Grab Dr. Denise's 7-minute mini-training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

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Amidst rapid and challenging changes, many leaders find themselves at a crossroads, questioning their career paths, dreams, and desires. This is due to the constant barrage of external pressures from their organizations, stakeholders, customers, and board of directors.

Leaders are grappling with whether they're in the right place, fulfilling their leadership purpose. 

Many women, feeling unsupported and undervalued, have chosen the path of the Great Resignation, leaving the workforce entirely, while others are considering Breaking Up with their organizations.

Denise encourages leaders to assess their leadership value, and decide whether they want to remain in their current roles or explore new horizons. 

If you're contemplating leaving leadership, you must listen to this first!

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On today's episode, you'll learn the similarities of these two roles and how to embody this in your leadership practice. 

This episode will help you understand the leader-follower dyad and why a coaching approach will inspire a change of beliefs and behaviors among your workforce. You'll believe in your followers differently than a leader without this knowledge is capable of doing. 

Head over to grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Yes, for all! Because executive coaching should not only be reserved for the C-Suite, Vice-Presidents or high-ranking officials in your organization BUT for who are called to lead and serve. 

If you're a woman who is manager, director, supervisor or mid-level leader, you can now experience the transformation of executive coaching and leadership training can provide. 

On this episode, you'll learn who inspired me to create the Masters of Leadership program, what you need to know before enrolling in our program, and why you must seize the opportunity whether you're in a CEO position or a mid-level manager. 

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Many of us do what we have to do to show our boss or employees that we are the ones to make it happen. But what happens when you get what you want and an obstruction happens or a crisis arises?

An obstruction like a policy impeding making a clear decision, or a crisis when your employees are outraged by a decision you made. What then?

It's time to show up! It's time to show your skills, implement strategies, and manage your mindset. 

On this episode, you'll learn how why faking it will get you so far until your REAL skills need to show up! You'll learn how to stay ahead of these obstructions to your leadership by preparing for them, and developing your leadership skills to create an exceptional leadership practice. 
 

Tune in now to learn how!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing life coaching and leadership development in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

On this episode, you'll learn what can suffer as your team returns back to working from home, how to use these best practices to sustain the organizational culture, individual performance, and connections between you and your employees and among the group. 

No matter your work model, tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

You'll also learn how to...

…Begin to love your career and your leadership role,

…Stop sacrificing your happiness or your soul for a seat at the corporate table,  

...Enjoy (and dare I say LOVE) your employees and the organization you serve.

PLUS so much more! 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Your role of leader will bring up lots of unresolved or unaware beliefs about your employees, your peers, and your capacity to lead. 

It is the most challenging role in an organization for a reason; and that reason is the privilege you hold in leading humans. 

In this episode, you'll learn the most important perspective to have as a leader, how the cost of your leadership is your discomfort, and where to get help when you're ready to explore your discomfort. 

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

You'll also learn how to...

… deconstruct the concept of time, so you can understand its true power, 

… redefine what it means to you on a personal level,

… leverage the hell out of it, so you can create the results most important to you, and so much more! 

Watch the replay of this live video podcast on LinkedIn here. 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

I created a leadership asset EVERY leader must use-- The Executive Quarterly Planner!

In this episode, you'll learn why I created a 90-day planner for leaders, how it will rewire your brain to develop your leader self-concept, and how you can get your own.

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. 

You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions.

On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about your actions. The truth is: Your actions fuel your actions, inactions, and behaviors. You'll learn how negative emotions fuels actions that create low-quality or unfulfilling results. Listen to learn how you can evaluate your actions and behaviors and the emotions fueling them.  

Head over to grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Your mindset creates how you approach life and the results you create in it. 

On this episode, you will learn why it's your duty to do the mindset work, especially if you're leading other humans, how your results are a direct correlation to your beliefs, and how to plan your day with an exercise to prepare your mind for masterful results. 

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

You answered the call to lead and serve from the heart. Not from the mind. 

On this episode, you will learn how to recall the moment you identified from your heart the strong desire to lead and serve, return to your purpose of leading with compassion, and how your followers will be impacted with this refreshing style of leadership.

Tune in now with an open heart (and mind) and return to the origins of your purpose and compassion to lead your people. 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Yes, only three. Let me simplify for you the three buckets your leadership falls in. Once you have these buckets overflowing, you're on the road to mastery!

On this episode, you'll learn the three buckets of leadership, why it's important to fill these buckets with the right resources, tools, and knowledge, and how to measure how full each of these buckets are. 

No need to complicate leadership! Tune in now to learn more.

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Grab your 5 Keys to deliberately create a life you love and deserve here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/keys Join our Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/align365

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

Leadership feels unsafe right now. In this episode, I explain why outdated leadership models are failing and invite you to choose a contemplative approach to leadership. One rooted in inner alignment, nervous system regulation, and timeless spiritual principles for 2026.

First published on FB 10-8-20.

In each live, I'll choose a topic to help you reach your next level of success in life and leadership.

Use this weekly FB live as your professional and personal development on-demand. Join me every Thursday at 1 pm CST at www.facebook.com/drdenisesimpson

Plus, join Dr. Denise in her private community of deliberate creators called Align 365. Continue the conversation by going here and request to join: www.facebook.com/groups/align365.

As a leader facing daily challenges or problem-solving, it's essential to understand your emotional maturity level, which can only be developed through life experiences and workplace circumstances.

If you're a new or emerging leader, you may not have the emotional maturity to lead your employees. If you're a seasoned leader, you may not have learned to deal with emotionally charged situations.

The question for any leader is: Do you have the emotional maturity to get to the next level of leadership? 

On this episode, you'll learn what emotional maturity is as a leader, why developing your emotional maturity is necessary, and the three tips to assess an emotionally charged situation so you can neutralize your emotions to access higher order thinking.  

Tune in now to learn more.

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

 Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

In this episode, I’m sharing the five spiritual principles that ground my Contemplative Leadership Style. These are the truths I return to when leadership feels heavy, chaotic, or disconnected.

If you’re a spiritually-rooted leader craving a meaningful, peaceful, and powerful way to lead, consider this episode your invitation home.

So, it's time to turn back the hands of time and reflect on your childhood influences! Don't worry if you didn't have them or if you're like me, had contradictory influences, you can reframe it to benefit your ability to lead today. 

On this episode, you'll learn how to identify your childhood influences, honor their contributions to your leadership, or create a reframe if necessary to serve you instead. No matter your childhood upbringing, you have the power to influence or inspire your followers.  Ultimately, your ability to lead is determined by you!
 

Tune in now to learn how!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing life coaching and leadership development in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

First published on FB 11-12-20.

Join me as I go live every Thursday at 1 pm CST with a topic to help you reach your next level of success in life and leadership.

Get your professional and personal development ON-DEMAND every week right on my Facebook Page!

Head over to www.drdenisesimpson.com/nlp to get the support you need!

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/drdenisesimpson or @drdenisesimpson.

PLUS: Grab your 7-minute video training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

Grab your 5 Keys to deliberately create a life you love and deserve here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/keys Join our Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/align365

Head over to www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to get the support you need!

After helping hundreds of women leaders, I have distilled the abstract concept down to three variables that impact your leadership: Mindset, Skill set, and Actions.

In this episode, you'll learn why you must discipline your mind by choosing thoughts that will propel you in your life and leadership, how one power sentence can help you find evidence for an easier leadership path, and how to begin incorporating this new thought and turning it into a belief system. 

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Bryan is full-stack web developer, web designer and online marketing strategist, Bryan helps small to medium-sized business reach a higher potential of customers or clients through online portals, branding, social strategizing and email marketing. He gives these businesses the tools they need to showcase themselves in a vast online world. You can find him on Instagram @bryanmjimenz or at https://www.bryanmjimenez.com/.

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/drdenisesimpson or @drdenisesimpson.

PLUS: Grab your 7-minute video training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

With our busy lives, many of us have forgotten why or how we came into leadership. Don't let miss out on an opportunity to reflect on all the reasons why you answered the call to lead your people. 

On this episode, you have an opportunity to do just that! Listen in as I share a clear and pivotal moment in my career and the trajectory it created in my career. 

I hope my story inspires you to do the same, dear leader. 

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

This is what we call the "Broken Rung" which is the first step from entry level to management. 

And this is a real and dangerous problem in our organizations because without representation of women leaders we perpetuate many problems like the gender gap and inequitable pay wages. 

On this episode, you'll learn the latest findings of the McKinsey & Company in partnership with Lean In's report on the "Broken Rung" problem. You'll also learn a few solutions to this problem, how your participation is dire in solving this for you and your organization, and thought errors you may face as you do this work. 

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

On this episode, you"ll learn how the narratives you tell yourself were created in your childhood, highly influenced by your culture, society, and your family. You'll learn how to identify your longest running story and challenge its validity. 

This episode will help you re-write your most painful narrative into a story that will propel your life and career forward.  

Get your pen and paper ready, it's time to re-write your story and tell it however you wish!

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You're not alone. 

In this episode, we explore leadership loneliness—why it occurs, how it affects women leaders, and what you can do to shift from feeling like an outcast to embracing your role as an outlier. 

Watch video replay by clicking here.

- Feeling overwhelmed in your leadership role? Let me help you-- Simplify Leadership. Amplify Impact. Measure Success!

Take my FREE assessment to get clear, confident, and personalized results. Go here --->The Leader Impact Assessment™

- Join Dr. Denise's Amplify Leadership membership! Click here to check out the details.

🎥 WATCH PODCAST EPISODE HERE!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

You’ve studied Transformational leadership, Servant leadership and Authentic leadership. But what about a style that’s spiritually grounded, presence-centered, and rooted in deep emotional intelligence?

In this episode, I’m introducing you to Contemplative Leadership Style—a groundbreaking approach that balances your inner spiritual alignment with the outer demands of organizational impact.

This is the leadership model you didn’t know you were missing and it just might be the one that saves your team, your mission, and your soul.

⚓️ 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. 

There are moments in leadership when life doesn't pause just because you're responsible for other people. In this episode, I share a deeply personal season my family and I are walking through, and how I returned to the practices I teach every leader.

Let's explore The Presence Anchor, the fourth principle in my Anchor Framework. I'll show you why your greatest influence isn't found in what you say but in who you are when everything around you feels uncertain.

I'll walk you through the difference between reacting to life's uncontrollable circumstances and intentionally anchoring into your purpose, your responsibilities, your vision, and ultimately your embodied presence.

Because when you learn to lead from a grounded nervous system instead of emotional chaos, you become the steady presence your family, your team, and your organization need most.

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

Are you climbing toward success or answering the call you were created for?

In this episode, I explore the difference between ego-driven achievement and soul-aligned leadership, inviting you to reconnect your goals to your divine assignment and lead from integration, purpose, and peace.

To be honest, THIS applies to anyone in leadership. From the aspirational to the emerging to the seasoned leader, you must tune in now! 

On this episode, you'll learn why being the best in your position or field will lead you on the path to mastery, how to traverse the journey of becoming a masterful leader, and the skills needed on your journey.

Plus so much more. Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Your leadership self-concept determines how you show up in your life, organization, and community. It is your beliefs in yourself as a leader that will create the results in your life. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares the higher view of your self and pragmatic examples to help you explore your leader self-concept. 

Tune in to learn why your leader self-concept evolves over time, how it is contextual and situation based, and how you always have the power to change or modify to your advantage. 

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Head over to http://www.drdenisesimpson.com to get the support you need!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

If you’re feeling exhausted, spiritually disconnected, or stuck in leadership patterns that no longer fit, this episode is your wake-up call.

In this conversation, I invite you to pause and reflect on what it means to truly wake up as a leader, especially as we step into a new chapter of collective change. I explore why so many leaders have been pressing the snooze button on their calling, how outdated and toxic leadership models keep us disconnected from ourselves, and why the future of leadership requires something deeper than performance or productivity.

Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. 

You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions.

On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about the results you create in your life. The truth is: Your results are a direct reflection of your beliefs. You'll learn how reverse engineer a result you've created and pin-point the beliefs responsible for the result. Listen to learn how you can plan for an intentional result that is fulfilling and joyous. It's time to look at the painful results you've created and plan to create new ones!

Head over to grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Watch video replay by clicking here.  

- Feeling overwhelmed in your leadership role? Let me help you-- Simplify Leadership. Amplify Impact. Measure Success!

Take my FREE assessment to get clear, confident, and personalized results. Go here --->The Leader Impact Assessment™

- Join Dr. Denise's Amplify Leadership membership! Click here to check out the details.

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/drdenisesimpson or @drdenisesimpson.

PLUS: Grab your 7-minute video training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

Is it one of joy and fulfillment, or is it like a fickle lover- one day it's hot and the next cold! Brrrr....

On today's episode, Dr. Denise shows you how to rethink your relationship with your career BEFORE you pack your bags and divorce the jerk!

If you're on the fence about leaving your job or changing your career, PLEASE listen before making any decisions.

This episode will help you determine whether you stay or go! 

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program, the exclusive program for women leaders supported through life coaching and leadership development. Go to http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

This is the person on our career path that has either inspired us to go into leadership or hide from taking on leadership roles. 

If you are early in managing or leading, this may be the most important episode you can learn from. 

On this episode, you will learn how to identify micromanaging behaviors, why the micromanager needs to control every aspect of the workplace, and how you can avoid taking on these behaviors and lead your people masterfully. 

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

It can't be. Too much has changed in the last three years requiring us to look at our leadership roles and the effectiveness of our roles moving forward.

In this episode, you'll learn why you must redefine your leadership today, how to begin redefining your contribution to the organization, and an exercise to find awareness of the gaps you must fill to impact your employees and contribution to the organization.

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

🎥 WATCH VIDEO PODCAST HERE!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

In this powerful episode, we reflect on the harsh truth: most of us were never truly trained to lead—we were trained to survive.

Through the lens of contemplative leadership, we expose the outdated models that have conditioned us to absorb chaos, suppress our brilliance, and operate in a constant state of survival. If you're burned out, reactive, or feeling disconnected from your purpose, this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and begin again.

Tune in for a soul-stirring conversation on nervous system responses, leadership conditioning, and how to finally shift from surviving to thriving—one conscious choice at a time.

Not before long, you'll be back to your natural desires of expanding and creating in your life. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares how to prepare and navigate your mind as you strive for achieving your greatest desires and goals.

Tune in to learn how to Mind The Gap from inception of your idea or goal and the completion or achievement of your goal. You'll learn how to look at this journey as a process, why it's important to mind your mind and not compare what others are doing, and how to find a supportive community of women just like you who are striving and achieving great goals.  

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here.  It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

In this episode, I share why I believe Contemplative Leadership is the timeless remedy for toxic leadership and how it offers a radically different way to lead in chaotic, uncertain times.

After more than thirty years in leadership—as a practitioner, researcher, and executive coach—I’ve seen cycles of abuse of power, coercion, and ego-driven leadership rise and fall again and again.

What I’ve learned is this: old leadership models fail because they are built on unstable foundations.

In this conversation, I invite you to explore a leadership approach anchored in timeless spiritual principles rather than trends or performance pressure.

Discover how to overcome disconnection, silence people-pleasing habits, and reclaim your authentic mission.

Watch video replay by clicking here.

- Feeling overwhelmed in your leadership role? Let me help you-- Simplify Leadership. Amplify Impact. Measure Success!

- Take my FREE assessment to get clear, confident, and personalized results. Go here --->The Leader Impact Assessment™

- Join Dr. Denise's Amplify Leadership membership! Click here to check out the details.

Why is it that so many leaders find it challenging to exert their power among their team? Have they seen many bad leaders abuse their power? Is it because they lack mastery in their mindset, skill set, or strategy?

Perhaps, it's all this plus how you were programmed as a child. 

Tune in to learn the new definition of power and a powerful reframe to help you show up everyday a leader who exerts her authority and power to create an impact in the results of her team.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/podcasts/the-dr-denise-simpson-podcast/episodes/2148244270

Plus, join her 30-day live, coaching membership program, Next Level Progress here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/nlp

Grab Dr. Denise's 7-minute mini-training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

Join our Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/align365

Many of us are either are too afraid to ask others for help or we're used doing things for ourselves that we don't bother to ask others for help. 

In this episode, you'll learn why you don't ask for help, how to prepare yourself by asking quality questions, and the psychological safety you and your employees need to ask for help in the organization. 

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

I've personally had one of the most painful years of my life. What I did was return to a student mindset, where I did the work to help heal from my past and reemerge as a joyous, fulfilled leader and CEO. 

On today's podcast episode, I'm going to show you How To Change Your Past. 

This work will require self-honesty, self-awareness, and self-mastery. 

BUT don't worry; I'll show you how to do this so you can create a joyous, fulfilling 2024!

Get full show notes and more information by clicking here. 

Watch video replay by clicking here.

Don't confuse your role as leader for the savior complex. Some female leaders are attracted to this "style of leadership" because of their desire to save others or to seek people who desperately need help.

On this episode, learn how to identify the narrative of the savior complex when you believe your employees can't save themselves, set boundaries to avoid falling into the "savior trap," and lead instead with clarity and integrity for the sake of yourself and your employees.

Tune in now to learn more about this familiar tendencies of some women leaders!

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Get on my email list now! Submit your email address and grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Watch video replay by clicking here.  

- Feeling overwhelmed in your leadership role? Let me help you-- Simplify Leadership. Amplify Impact. Measure Success!

Take my FREE assessment to get clear, confident, and personalized results. Go here --->The Leader Impact Assessment™

- Join Dr. Denise's Amplify Leadership membership! Click here to check out the details.

Answer the phone, won't you?!?

Your future self wants to tell you that the time is now. It's time to dust off those desires you put on hold during the pandemic and re-engage with them now.

So, let's go! It's time to make those juicy, delicious desires a reality. 

On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares a short exercise on how to identify your personal and professional desires and plan from your future self. You'll learn how to tap into the future version of yourself who is living as if the goal or desire has been achieved. This is an exercise of visualization and creativity--and one of the most fun practices intentional leaders use to manifest all of their dreams, desires, and goals! 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing life coaching and leadership development in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

First published on FB 11-19-20.

Join me as I go live every Thursday at 1 pm CST with a topic to help you reach your next level of success in life and leadership.

Get your professional and personal development ON-DEMAND every week right on my Facebook Page!

Head over to www.drdenisesimpson.com/nlp to get the support you need!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

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 ours to control. Using the metaphor of a leader navigating a storm at sea, I explain how contemplative leaders pause, descend below the emotional chaos, and return to clarity before responding.

On this episode, you"ll learn the power of the word NO and how to stop compromising your desires in your personal and professional life.

This episode will help you identify the needs you've been neglecting, set boundaries around these needs, and how to enforce these new boundaries. Begin by choosing the area of your life to focus on, evaluate your current desires, and identify what boundaries are needed to fulfill these desires. 

Tune in now to get started! 

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Get on my email list now! Submit your email address and grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

In this episode, I explore why spiritually rooted leaders burn out when they try to separate their spiritual life from their leadership life, and how integrating the two creates the peace, clarity, and grounded strength they’ve been searching for. 

You’ll hear how burnout shows up in the body, why many leaders numb instead of heal, and what happens when you finally return to yourself as a whole, unified human being. 

If you’re craving a more peaceful, aligned, spiritually connected way to lead, this episode will feel like coming home.

🎥 WATCH PODCAST VIDEO HERE!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

In this episode, I invite you to a powerful remembrance of who you are, why you were called into leadership, and the divine assignment that’s uniquely yours.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, burnt out, or unsure of your purpose, this is your reminder: you were born to lead.

Denise emphasizes the evolving nature of leadership and the crucial role of science in fostering innovation and problem-solving. She reflects on her personal journey, pursuing a PhD in leadership due to the scarcity of relevant resources and mentors at the time. She acknowledges that the landscape has evolved and highlights the resources available for women leaders seeking support.

She encourages leaders to harness the power of science to drive positive change, adapt to shifting workforce trends, and foster engagement and commitment among employees. By embracing both the art and science of leadership, listeners are empowered to create impactful and transformational leadership practices.

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To take your work to a deeper level, join the Masters of Leadership Institute, where you'll be trained to be a masterful leader in 12-weeks, to eliminate self-doubt, confusion and overwhelm. You'll gain control of your mindset, build your skill set, and make strategic decisions like a masterful leader!

Go here now to enroll https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Here's the link to listen to my interview with my husband, Dr. Mike Simpson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-of-the-warrior/id1021422295

PLUS:

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As a woman of color, she has faced various challenges and experienced diverse backgrounds, from growing up on the Texas-Mexico border to being raised by a feminist mother and an alcoholic father.

These experiences shaped her worldview and motivated her to be a beacon of change, particularly in leadership roles for women of color. She is driven by her desire to empower other women and amplify their voices in leadership roles.

In this episode, Denise encourages leaders to reflect on their motivations and their desired changes and offers her support in this journey towards impactful leadership.

Listen to learn how you can empower yourself to lead the change you want to see in the world!

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To take your work to a deeper level, join the Masters of Leadership Institute, where you'll be trained to be a masterful leader in 12-weeks, to eliminate self-doubt, confusion and overwhelm. You'll gain control of your mindset, build your skill set, and make strategic decisions like a masterful leader!

Go here now to enroll https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Many new leaders soon realize after promotion that they need more experience, can't meet expectations, and have voids in their skills. They'd instead return to their old positions as individual employees or, worse, quit altogether.

Tune in now to learn what is necessary to overcome overwhelm and an invitation to join our upcoming certification program fro new leaders.

Get full show notes and more information by clicking here. 

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

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 responsibilities. What starts as purpose-driven leadership can slowly turn into pressure, obligation, and emotional fatigue.

You’ll learn how contemplative leaders use intentional rituals to reconnect with their deeper calling, restore clarity, and lead with grounded presence rather than exhaustion.

No doubt this type of leader is forward-focused with a lens of problem solving. 

In this episode, you'll learn why you're already a visionary leader (no matter your job title), what it means to be forward focused leader, and the qualifiers of a visionary leader. 

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

⚓️ 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—fragmentation is. When we're disconnected from ourselves, we lose clarity, purpose, and the ability to lead from our deepest values.

I introduce a simple but powerful practice: descend before you ascend. Before reacting, fixing, rescuing, or carrying everyone else's burdens, we must first anchor ourselves.

If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or feeling disconnected from your calling, this conversation is an invitation to pause, reconnect, and remember who you are before stepping back into leadership.

Because the best leaders don't sacrifice themselves for the role, they anchor first. Then they lead.

Join ANCHORED by clicking here. Leadership was never meant to disconnect you from yourself. Join our NEW community for leaders who refuse to burn out.

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 your purpose as a leader.

If toxic leadership environments, workplace stress, or emotional exhaustion have left you feeling fragmented, this episode is your invitation to return to whole, integrated leadership.

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

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. 

Inside this episode, I walk you through a simple but powerful process to help you stop ruminating and start extracting the wisdom hidden inside those painful leadership experiences.

This is how you move forward, not by forgetting what happened, but by transforming it.

⚓️ 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 crisis behind leadership burnout: fragmentation. If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or trapped in toxic leadership systems, this episode is for you.

I share a deeply personal story from my early leadership career and introduce a new way to understand burnout, not as weakness, but as disconnection from your wholeness.

Together, we explore how contemplative leadership helps us descend, anchor, and return to leadership fully integrated, resourced, and whole. 

The guiding question for this season is simple: Can you be an effective leader without sacrificing your soul?

I believe the answer is YES.

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here.  It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

Most leaders are heading into a new year exhausted, unfocused, and unclear about where they’re going next. In this episode, I show you how to regain focus, reclaim direction, and reset your leadership energy before 2026 arrives.

You’ll learn why overwhelm, emotional overload, and nervous-system stress create fragmentation and how that fragmentation makes people distrust your leadership. I break down the inner-work practices that help leaders think clearly, lead decisively, and communicate with confidence.

🎥 WATCH PODCAST EPISODE HERE! 

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

As we wrap up Season One, I’m reflecting on the journey that brought me to The Universal Leader and the Contemplative Leadership Style.

In this finale, I share how rediscovering my divine assignment reshaped the way I lead, why sacred responsibility matters more than ever, and what it means to embody stillness and presence in leadership. This is both a closing chapter and the beginning of something new. Stay close by joining my weekly newsletter and be the first to know what I'm up to and when I'll return for Season Two.

Get full show notes and more information by clicking here.

Watch video replay by clicking here.  

As a leader, you are obligated to gain mastery in your mindset, skill set, and strategy. These three variables correlate to your effectiveness as a leader.

The problem many leaders face is they don't know where to go to get customized training that includes evidenced-based research accompanied with high-value leadership coaching.

Most will leave their leadership training to chance.

Until now...

Tune in this week to learn why you are obligated to do this work and how to begin the path to leadership mastery.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/podcasts/the-dr-denise-simpson-podcast/episodes/2148218112

While science encompasses research-backed strategies and proven frameworks, the art lies in the unique expression of one's values, beliefs, and individual perspective in leadership. Dr. Simpson emphasizes the significance of understanding personal values and self-expression as integral components of effective leadership. She underscores the impact of mindset and unconscious beliefs on leadership, advocating for self-awareness as a pivotal skill.

Highlighting values like respect, trust, and transparency, she urges listeners to recognize and prioritize their values to shape their leadership approach.

Dr. Simpson introduces the Masters of Leadership Institute as a resource for cultivating masterful leadership skills and concludes by encouraging leaders to embrace their distinctiveness and express their leadership in a transformative manner.

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To take your work to a deeper level, join the Masters of Leadership Institute, where you'll be trained to be a masterful leader in 12-weeks, to eliminate self-doubt, confusion and overwhelm. You'll gain control of your mindset, build your skill set, and make strategic decisions like a masterful leader!

Go here now to enroll https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

You'll also learn...

...how this creates loneliness and disappointment in your life and leadership practice,

...how this secret has held you back from showing up as a powerful leader,

...how to re-direct your brain when this secret thought shows up in your daily interactions.

and so much more! 

Watch the replay of this live video podcast on LinkedIn here. 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Taken from a live training inside the Masters of Leadership Institute, this recording is a part of our signature course, The Path of Masterful Leadership. 

In this episode, you'll learn the 5 principles of mastery as they apply to women leaders, why it's important to embody these principles through daily practice, and how to use these principles on your climb to your next summit. 

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Are you having to prove to others that you are worthy of your leadership position?

When you think the thought "I am not enough" all your actions are driven to please others or to show your "worth" in the organization.  

In this episode, you'll learn why not feeling that you're enough is the #1 reason why so many women leaders suffer, the deeper meaning and effect of not feeling enough, and a two-question exercise to help you answer what you are wanting to prove today. 

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Whether you're an established leader who has subordinates you have identified as a potential leader or you are an aspiring leader who wants to step into leadership but is afraid. 

On this episode, you'll learn how to help yourself or employees identify themselves as leaders by creating a vision of a future masterful leader, how to coach yourself or employees to approach leadership in a simple way, and the next action steps to take towards your or their new identity of a leader. 

Tune in now to learn more.

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

On this episode, you'll learn why it's important to intentionally build your leadership brand, how to use your values to build your brand, and how to leverage your brand in your institution or industry.   

Plus so much more on this replay!

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Many confuse this concept with whether a leader is charismatic or reserved. 

I'm here to bust that myth and tell you the differences between the two because you can be a double introvert leader like me and still be the life of the party.

This concept is really about the energy you need to recharge as a leader, not whether you're the most popular leader in the organization. 

On this episode, you'll learn how much energy you need to be an impactful leader, your responsibility to recharge for your followers, and how you can create a culture of resiliency and recharge among your employees. 

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

It's who you are which includes the culmination of your life experiences, your personality, beliefs, and values.

On this episode, you'll learn how to embrace your art as a leader, show up as your most authentic and genuine self, and why your followers would rather have all of you show up to the organization rather than a shell of an empty leader. 

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing life coaching and leadership development in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Look no further! The Masters of Leadership was created for you, dear leader. 

On this episode, you'll learn why the MOL will support you through your life and career through monthly masterclass trainings on leadership and weekly group coaching. This program was created to create a container where you feel connected, seen, and safe to challenge your limiting beliefs. You will be among the best and most powerful women leaders on the planet!

Tune in now to learn why I created this program for you and how to join us!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing life coaching and leadership development in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

On this episode, you"ll learn why your current state of being or status quo won't allow you become who you want to be.  

This episode will help you identify what your current state of being is and what it is you want to create in your life. This process will help you close the gap from where you are today and your future identify. Listen in to learn my 5 tips to avoid pitfalls on your journey to becoming! 

It's the most important work you can do for yourself and your leadership! Tune in now.

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Get on my email list now! Submit your email address and grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

On today's episode, you'll learn how the emotional energy and actions taken from perfectionism creates narrow, limiting results in your life and leadership. 

This episode will help you learn a far better approach, like taking action from an emotional energy of resourcefulness. You'll also learn how to shift your beliefs about your resourcefulness and take actions from this expansive, abundant energy. When you adopt this new approach, the results you'll create will be rewarding and fulfilling. 

Best drop the perfectionism, and press play on this episode!

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Head over to grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Heres' why: Self-doubt is an emotion conjured up by your thoughts.

Thoughts about your leadership or inability to lead.

Thoughts about your capacity or incapacity to serve others.

Thoughts about your intelligence or incompetence.

And many more thoughts. 

On today's episode, I share my personal experiences with self-doubt. I'll show you how to recognize those belief systems by the emotions you are feeling. Feeling like self-doubt, uncertainty, or fraudulence are your warning signs to look at the beliefs or thoughts holding you back from showing up as the influential and powerful leader that you know you can be. Tune in to learn this and so much more! 

Head over to grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. 

You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions.

On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about your thoughts. The truth is: Thoughts turn to things! With over 65,000 thoughts a day, which thoughts turn to beliefs? Listen to learn how thoughts turn to beliefs and how to identify which ones we must challenge. 

Take a listen and then join Dr. Denise over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson to continue the conversation.

Head over to the Next Level Progress program for high-achieving and ambitious female leaders ready to reach their next level of success in life, leadership, and career. It's a FREE program with lifetime access created for women like you! Click here now to enroll for free.

Same passion, same mission to help women in leadership.

As a new or seasoned follower of the teachings of Dr. Denise Simpson, this episode is an opportunity to learn the latest news and direction straight from Dr. Denise herself.

On today's episode, Dr. Denise re-introduces herself and provides upcoming updates on an exciting new program called Sovereign Leadership.

To get on her VIP waitlist to be the first to know when Sovereign Leadership opens, go here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/vip

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Next Level Progress program for high-achieving and ambitious female leaders ready to reach their next level of success in life, leadership, and career. It's a FREE program with lifetime access created for women like you! Click here now to enroll for free.

Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. 

You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions.

On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about your belief systems.  

You have the right to challenge your beliefs at any point in your life! Especially if a belief is impeding your growth and expansion. Learn how to evaluate a belief and how your beliefs fuel your daily thoughts. Check in with the results you've created in your life and the breadcrumbs your belief systems have left. 

Take a listen and then join Dr. Denise over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson to continue the conversation.

Head over to the Next Level Progress program for high-achieving and ambitious female leaders ready to reach their next level of success in life, leadership, and career. It's a FREE program with lifetime access created for women like you! Click here now to enroll for free.

Whenever I get asked these questions, I proudly answer, "I got it from my momma!"

What did you get from your mother or foremothers who came before you? 

What sacrifices did they make for you to be here, creating a life they only wish they could?

On today's episode, Dr. Denise helps you draw introspection upon why you are who you are (good or not so good), graciously thank your mother (well-intended or not), and reflect on your lineage of womanhood. 

More importantly, how are you bridging your past and present with your future legacy!

So, the next time you're asked dumb questions, you can answer, "I got it from my momma, and my momma's momma, and ...." 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for emerging and seasoned women leaders! You'll receive ongoing life coaching and leadership development in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

There is no one that leads like you.

You bring a unique vantage point or perspective to your leadership. Although you may have learned how to lead from bad leaders, buried in you is your most authentic self! And it's wanting to get out.

The world needs authentic leaders who bring their unique culture add to their organizations, communities, and families. 

The world needs you.

In this episode, Dr. Denise will share the tenets of an Authentic Leader and how to cultivate more of YOU in your leadership practice. 

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program, the exclusive program for women leaders supported through life coaching and leadership development. Go to http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

First published on FB 10-29-20.

Join me as I go live with special guest, Jannelle Means. She's a high performer who understands intimately the dark shadows of high performers. 

Every Thursday at 1 pm CST, I'll go live with a topic to help you reach your next level of success in life and leadership.

Get your professional and personal development ON-DEMAND every week right on my Facebook Page!

Head over to www.drdenisesimpson.com/nlp to get the support you need!

First published on FB 10-15-20.

Join me as I share the process my high performers and leaders use to overcome the Imposter phenomenon, aka Imposter Syndrome.

Every Thursday at 1 pm CST, I'll go live with a topic to help you reach your next level of success in life and leadership.

Get your professional and personal development ON-DEMAND every week right on my Facebook Page!

Head over to www.drdenisesimpson.com/nlp to get the support you need!

PLUS: Grab my 7-minute mini-training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

After discovering the power of full sexual expression and the positive transformation it facilitated in every area of her life, she became dedicated to helping others as a Self and Sexual Expression Coach. She loves helping conscious leaders unleash their sexuality for deeper relationships, greater bliss + pleasure-filled existence. 

Hannah's website is www.hannahlebrun.com

Hannah has provided our podcast listeners a special PDF guide to introduce you to her work. You can download it at https://mailchi.mp/b67f196be369/fyesfno

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/drdenisesimpson or @drdenisesimpson.

PLUS: Grab your 7-minute video training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/drdenisesimpson or @drdenisesimpson.

PLUS: Grab your 7-minute video training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

PLUS:

Grab my 7-minute mini-training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

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PLUS: Grab my 7-minute mini-training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

PLUS: Grab my 7-minute mini-training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

PLUS: Grab my 7-minute mini-training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

Plus, join her 30-day live, coaching membership program, Next Level Progress here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/nlp

Grab Dr. Denise's 7-minute mini-training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

Join our Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/align365

Plus, join Dr. Denise in her private community of deliberate creators called Align 365. Continue the conversation by going here and request to join: www.facebook.com/groups/align365.

Plus, join Dr. Denise in her private community of deliberate creators called Align 365. Continue the conversation by going here and request to join: www.facebook.com/groups/align365.

In this episode of the Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast, I explore the power of Authentic Mission- why you were truly called to lead! I share personal stories to help you reconnect, reclaim, and realign with your leadership purpose and authentic mission.  

Watch video replay by clicking here. 

- Feeling overwhelmed in your leadership role? Let me help you-- Simplify Leadership. Amplify Impact. Measure Success!

Take my FREE assessment to get clear, confident, and personalized results. Go here --->The Leader Impact Assessment™

- Join Dr. Denise's Amplify Leadership membership! Click here to check out the details.

Plus, join Dr. Denise in her private community of deliberate creators called Align 365. Continue the conversation by going here and request to join: www.facebook.com/groups/align365.

Plus, join Dr. Denise in her private community of deliberate creators called Align 365. Continue the conversation by going here and request to join: www.facebook.com/groups/align365.

Plus, join Dr. Denise in her private community of deliberate creators called Align 365. Continue the conversation by going here and request to join: www.facebook.com/groups/align365.

Press play to learn how this question will direct your day and lead you into stepping into your greatness! 

PLUS:

Grab my 7-minute mini-training +worksheet on The Top 3 Objections Keeping You From Progressing to Your Next Level of Success (And How to Overcome Them): https://bit.ly/3158pXZ

Join my Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/align365

You'll also learn ...

…Why high performing women leaders internalize the beliefs of others which creates an unwillingness to claim our power, 

…Three step process to help you normalize your accomplishments, and the surprising way to find pride of your accomplishments,

...And how doing this process will give you the courage to self-promote or self-advocate in the most comfortable way for your nervous system...

PLUS so much more! 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

You'll also learn:

 …why disruptors are unlike other leaders, and what makes them loved AND hated

…the most powerful way to disrupt the "status quo" and "this is how we've always done it" culture in your community or organization

...how to leverage your influence as a disruptor and create a culture of disruption among your team or employees  

...where to get the support you need as you move forward on your vision

Watch the replay of this live video podcast on LinkedIn here. 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

The opportunity to work with a coach who has been in your shoes and has experienced parallel lives with you is here. Learn about this new one-on-one coaching container for an 8-week immersion with yours truly. 

On this episode, you'll learn the definition of Sovereignty and how this applies to your work as a leader. You'll  also learn how to the program will help you manage your internal landscape- i.e., beliefs, values, mindset- so you can manage the external landscape of leadership- i.e., how your skillset and strategies impact your followers' behavior and team results.

You can feel confident, certain, and in full authority of your mind so you can inspire your followers, impact your organization's bottom line, and create a legacy of service and contribution.

You can have this when you choose to work with me in the Sovereign Leader Mastermind. 

Tune in now to learn more!

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Get on my email list now! Submit your email address and grab my exclusive guide of The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Do you think of power and formal titles that are associated with money and perks? Or do you think of serving others and uplifting others on their individual journeys?

On today's episode, Dr. Denise shows you a new to think about leadership. One that is synonymous with helping others be their highest versions of themselves! 

If you're in a position of power or authority because of your leadership role, you MUST listen to this episode. 

This episode will help you return to your original intent of leadership. It's a great one, you can't miss!

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program, the exclusive program for women leaders supported through life coaching and leadership development. Go to http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

🎥  WATCH PODCAST EPISODE HERE!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

In this episode, I’m inviting you into a conversation that may challenge what you’ve been taught about leadership.

I share my journey from leading through ego and fear to leading through sacred responsibility and why I believe you cannot serve the 'we' without first honoring the 'I'. 

This isn’t about selfishness. It’s about self-awareness. It’s about reconnecting to your divine assignment so you can lead others with clarity, compassion, and purpose. 

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

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 you from your humanity, and keeping you trapped in outdated leadership models.

We explore what contemplative leadership looks like in practice, why spiritual depth is not weakness, and how the “anchor” practice of descending below mental chaos can help you reemerge with clarity, courage, and greater effectiveness.

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

Feeling overwhelmed by chaos in your life and leadership? In this episode, I share how I’ve learned to become the calm anchor in turbulent times. I draw from personal stories and spiritual metaphors to show you how to stop absorbing chaotic energy and start leading from a place of stability, peace, and quiet confidence.

I unpack how external chaos—social media, organizational noise, and even well-intentioned people—impacts your emotional and spiritual well-being as a leader. I invite you to consider what it would feel like to be the anchor: grounded, steady, and unshakable, no matter the storm.

🎥 WATCH PODCAST EPISODE HERE!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

We are on the edge of a new era in leadership—one that honors the soul as much as it honors strategy. In this episode, I’m introducing you to the origins of a revolutionary leadership style that’s changing everything: Contemplative Leadership.

In this episode, you’ll learn why this approach differs significantly from traditional models, such as transformational or authentic leadership, and why it’s time to lead with greater compassion, alignment, and integrity.

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

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 stuck in the routine of leadership, I want to help you reconnect to something deeper.

I explore what it means to lead out of love for humanity and how remembering your purpose can transform how you show up for your people, your work, and yourself. This is an invitation to reignite your inner flame and lead with clarity, compassion, and conviction.

On one hand, you are set with a solid plan and on the other hand, you are anchored with negativity. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares the two minds battling for your attention and how self-love is the solution and the way forward to making all of your dreams a reality.

Tune in to learn why it's important to understand the reasons for the mental challenge going on in your brain, how to find awareness around the meaning of love, and solve any internal challenge through self-love. 

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Today we revive a weekly livestream we did over 3 years ago.

That's right, it's been a long time coming AND we're back!

And how cool that we're able to livestream into YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook at the same time. So, follow me on your favorite platform and keep your notifications on so you don't miss a livestream.

On today's livestream, I talk about the new meaning and context of our show, Lead with Intent.

I also answer a VERY good question I was asked, "What is your definition of leadership?"

You're going to want to listen for my answer and adopt it for yourself. It's a GOOD one!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

We are in the season of gratitude, and together we reflect on how far we've come and where we are today.

Gratitude is derived from overcoming challenges, hardships, and sacrifice.

For it is the new perspective or vantage point that allows us to be thankful for who we had to become to overcome those circumstances.

On this episode, you'll learn a new definition of gratitude, the best way to reflect on your gratitude, and a simple 3-step process to reflect on your gratitude for overcoming challenging circumstances.

Tune in now to this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

In this episode, I share the truth I’ve come to live by: before you can truly rise, you must first descend. This is the sacred work of the contemplative leader, which is to step away from the noise, the striving, and the pressure to perform, and instead, anchor into stillness, spirit, and self.

Join me as we explore the divine rhythm of desire and descent and why the wisdom found beneath the surface may be the key to your next chapter of leadership and life.

⚓️ 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 finale, I introduce the fifth and final point of the Anchor Method: Transformational Impact. This anchor asks us to consider not only what we accomplish as leaders, but who our people become because we were entrusted to lead them.

Finally, we explore the complete Descend → Anchor → Ascend cycle, why your relationship with yourself shapes your relationship with your team, and how a sacred pause can help you respond thoughtfully instead of reacting from overwhelm. 

Get full show notes and more information by clicking here.

Watch video replay by clicking here. 

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

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 disconnected, trapped by organizational politics, frustrated with uncontrollable variables, and questioning their divine assignment.

If you are a woman leader, you are of great importance to me! And I'm dedicated to helping you on your path of leadership.

In this episode, you'll learn the Vision Statement that drives the Masters of Leadership Institute, the Mission statement that targets our daily decisions in the Institute, and how you can create your personal statements as well.  

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

It's not only affecting senior women leaders but also the younger, ambitious ones beginning their paths of leadership.

In this episode, you'll learn what the "Great Breakup" is and how it is affecting the pipeline for women leaders, and an alternative way to view this breakup.

If you're considering breaking up with your organization, listen to this episode before you submit your Dear John letter!

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

⚓️ 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. 

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

In this episode, I explore the second anchor in my Anchored framework: The Responsibility Anchor.

Together, we'll reconnect to the people we've been called to lead and remember the sacred stewardship at the heart of leadership.

If burnout has made you forget why your work matters, this episode will help you return to your purpose, your people, and your responsibility as a leader.

🎥 WATCH VIDEO PODCAST HERE!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

What if your leadership isn’t just about what you do, but about what’s being reflected back to you every single day?

In this episode, we'll explore the idea that leadership is like a house of mirrors, revealing not just your strengths but also your unconscious patterns, limiting beliefs, and divine gifts.

Through the lens of contemplative leadership, you’ll discover how the results you see in your life, work, and relationships mirror your inner world.

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

In this powerful episode, I share a deeply personal story of surviving a high-speed accident in dense Texas fog, which draws a bold parallel to the state of leadership today.

If you’re feeling the weight of burnout or disengagement or simply know your team is suffering, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and adopt a new lens.

Discover why Contemplative Leadership is the fresh vision our workforce desperately needs and how putting your leadership “in park” might just save your soul, your team, and your sacred calling.

Many new managers and leaders are having a difficult time going from peer to leader. These leaders have yet to close the gap from an individual star performer identity to a now a leader identity. 

This is a critical time to step into this new leader identity even when you feel like you're in over your head. There are two red flags you want to know about to help you solve for this identity crisis.  

Tune in this week to learn why you are having a difficult time in your leadership practice as a new manager, how it's impacting your leadership, and solutions to implement immediately. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/podcasts/the-dr-denise-simpson-podcast/episodes/2148187477

We know what you NEED to be a great leader: coaching, development, training, certifications, etc. This episode is dedicated to what women leaders REALLY want.

On this episode, learn the truth of what women leaders want, and how to unearth your greatest wants and desires. You'll also learn how not to sacrifice your soul for a seat at the corporate table. 

Embrace what you really want, leader! And do it your own way.

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Get on my email list now! Submit your email address and grab my exclusive guide on The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

🎥 WATCH PODCAST VIDEO HERE! 

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

When I say “Knock, Knock!” I’m inviting you to a new way of leading; one that welcomes your whole self: mind, body, and spirit. In this episode, I share my journey from leading from exhaustion to leading from overflow.

You’ll hear the story of how I learned to let my mind rest, listen to my body’s wisdom, and trust the quiet voice of Spirit guiding every decision. This is what embodied leadership looks like: a sacred integration of soul and strategy.

Many of us think that we don't have much control of the thoughts we think. Of the 65,000 thoughts we have a day, that may be true!

But where the power lies is within the control you have to set intentional thoughts about any challenge or circumstance.

On this episode, you'll learn the linear progression from your Beliefs to the Result(s) you create, three simple ways to plan for thinking intentionally, and how choosing the emotion of joy will create a direct path to the results you create everyday.

Tune in now to learn how to create more joy in your life and leadership!

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Get on my email list now! Submit your email address and grab my exclusive guide of The 15 Values of A Masterful Leader. Every leader makes decisions from their values. Values are unconscious and unaware to you, UNTIL NOW. Learn how to be a deliberate leader by using these values to inspire and influence your employees' behaviors. It's FREE and you get access here! 

Although they have leadership titles and all the obligations that come with status, they feel like they must hide their opinions to not draw attention to them. 

On this episode, you'll learn why you maybe doing this in your workplace, the psychological safety that is necessary to create a safe environment where speaking up is encouraged, and an invitation to the work on yourself.

Tune in now to learn how to be seen, belong in any room you please, and get the respect you deserve!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing life coaching and leadership development in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Not because Dr. Denise KNOWS EVERYTHING, but because she knows leadership and women in leadership in particular. 

You'll receive a short episode of things she has found to be true as she serves her leadership clients. These episodes are designed to provoke deep insights and intense emotions.

On today's mini-episode, Dr. Denise shares the truth about using your emotions in all leadership decision making.  

She's busting the myth that women should not lead because of how emotional they are. On the contrary, your emotions are your greatest asset in leadership and according to neuroscience, inescapable!

Take a listen and then join Dr. Denise over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson to continue the conversation.

Head over to the Next Level Progress program for high-achieving and ambitious female leaders ready to reach their next level of success in life, leadership, and career. It's a FREE program with lifetime access created for women like you! Click here now to enroll for free.

I'm not talking about the official Employee Handbook that clearly states the consequences of misconduct. 

I'm talking about the instruction manual you've created in your mind on how your employees should behave. These are expectations and standards unbeknownst to you because they are created unconsciously. 

On this episode, you'll learn the concept of The Manual and how you use them in your leadership practice, learn how to identify why you've created them, and more importantly how to let them go so you can lead from a clean slate and have a greater impact on your employees. 

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

If your answer is NO or NOT SURE, don't worry! This episode is dedicated to changing that today.

On this episode, you'll learn how to create a new belief which fuels emotions of confidence, certainty and power, so that you bet on yourself every single time and in any situation. 

Tune in now to learn how to bet on yourself with confidence and certainty!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing life coaching and leadership development in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

The natural tendency of your brain is to protect you from any harm. It is designed to keep you alive, so it will create stories to protect you. 

As leaders, we must separate facts from fiction. If not, beware! Your brain may wreak havoc on your leadership decisions and the relationships you have with your employees.

On this episode, you will learn why your brain creates stories to protect you, what you need to know to separate facts from fiction, and how to do this when you are faced in critical or challenging circumstances.

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

And by neurology, Dr. Denise means your beliefs, programs, conditions, and other societal exploitations that were never intended for you, dear leader. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares that disruption precedes a sovereign mind- a mind free to create beliefs and the neurology required to cultivate a life of fulfillment and joy.

Tune in to learn how to take this idea of Permission to Disrupt and implement it in your life as soon as you wish to be free of others' limiting beliefs about you and your potential, unreasonable and unrealsitic cultural expectations, and societal exploitations that have been impeding your success in life and career.

You'll learn how to identify debilitating neurology all around you, find awareness around your personal limiting beliefs, and identify who you want to become with a sovereign mind and outlook on your life.

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Head over to http://www.drdenisesimpson.com to get the support you need!

You'll also learn how ...

…Why the way you were conditioned leads to perfectionism which makes it hard to ask for help, 

…To identify the signs of Imposter Syndrome and how it drives your belief that you must know everything,

...Doing this 4-step self-awareness process will help you shift your belief that you must know everything about leadership...

PLUS so much more! 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

You'll also learn:

...how bias holds women from advancing in their careers,

...what we make others' bias and their behaviors mean about our worthiness,

...how to stay conscious of the bias in your organization, and

...where to get the support and training to deal with unconscious bias. 

Watch the replay of this live video podcast on LinkedIn here. 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

As we look at the next 90 days until the end of the year, are you prepared with the tools, skills, and action plan to achieve your goals?

You will after listening to this episode!

On this episode, you will learn why it's important to equip yourself with the tools to empower yourself to enter this season of goal achievement. You'll also learn a short goal setting exercise to get you started on the right track.

It's time to put your goals first, leader! Tune in now to be empowered with everything you need to make the next 90 days a success.

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Is it one of confidence, courage, or compassion? Or perhaps you're just starting your journey and not sure what your leader self-concept is today.

The word concept is defined as "what is conceived in the mind." The work of building your leader self-concept begins in your mind aka your mindset - your beliefs about your abilities to lead, your convictions and what you stand for, and the daily thoughts you have about yourself.

On this episode, you will learn how to identify your current leader self-concept, why it's essential to work on your mindset every day, and how your self-concept will determine your success as a leader.

You'll learn these things and so much more!

Tune in now!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

You'll also learn how ...

…New Leaders and Managers are faced with crippling fear when delegating to their staff,

…They don't have the proper training to go from an individual star performer to a leader who delegates to the team,

...To close the gap with the proper training to delegate with confidence and clarity. 

PLUS so much more! 

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Your intersection of these components are unique to you; no one else can lead like you because no one has lived the life you've had. 

In this episode, you'll learn why knowing this is critical to your leadership, what your humanity has to do with leadership, and how using leadership science makes up the totality of your leadership style.

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

Please tune in to a short episode to hear how I'm using discomfort to measure progress.

Watch video replay by clicking here.

🎥 WATCH VIDEO PODCAST HERE!

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

What if burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion weren’t just problems—but invitations?

In this episode, I explore Contemplative Leadership, a powerful and emerging leadership style rooted in stillness, spirituality, and sacred responsibility. Inspired by Christian mysticism and my own journey back to my divine assignment, this conversation is for leaders who know they were called to something more.

Whether you’re in the nonprofit space, public service, or the private sector, this message is for you.

Join The Sanctuary by clicking here. It's a sacred and peaceful refuge where you can anchor these spiritual principles in your life and leadership.

In this powerful episode, I explore the collapse of toxic leadership and invite you to step into a new paradigm of Contemplative Leadership.

This is your call to rise, not as a leader chasing power, but as one who leads with integrity, humanity, and spiritual alignment.

Discover what it means to be a contemplative leader in this new era and why the future of leadership belongs to those willing to lead from soul, strategy, and service.

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Welcome back, Leader! It's Season Two of The Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast!

In this episode, I dive into what I call The Sacred Split — the painful divide between our spiritual selves and our leadership roles.

For too long, many of us have tried to compartmentalize who we are, leaving our souls at home and leading only with strategy. However, the truth is that our heart, mind, and spirit accompany us every day — in every meeting, decision, and interaction.

I’ll share why integrating spirituality into leadership isn’t just possible, it’s essential. You’ll learn how this integration brings more peace, purpose, and power to your work, and why leading from wholeness is the only way to truly transform your people, your impact, and yourself.

In this episode, you will gain a deeper understanding of the qualifiers of a Visionary Leader and how to take your past learnings and bridge them to your future endeavors.

This is the masterclass to prepare the Visionary Leader to reach new heights this year.  

Tune in now to learn this and so much more!

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Your employees sure the heck don't want to follow a leader who's fragile or even arrogant. Certainty is the emotion that will create influence. 

After all, leadership is about influencing your employees, teams, and peers to take action towards a goal. 

On this episode, you'll learn why certainty is an emotion that is useful and valuable in your leadership, how to conjure up thoughts that create the emotion of certainty in your body, and when you cement these thoughts into your neurology and create beliefs of certainty, you'll automatically take action that will create influence in your leadership.

Tune in now to learn more!

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Want to take this work to a deeper level? 

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for all levels of leadership! You'll receive ongoing leadership development and live coaching in a monthly program. It's created for women leaders by a woman leader who understands your desire for mastery, a safe community where you belong, and the convenience of ongoing professional and personal development. All this and so much more! 

Go here now to enroll ---> https://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol

These are the supporters who held belief for you when it was hard to do on your own. These are the supporters who helped you advance forward in your career. These are the people who advocate for your growth and expansion as a human. 

On today's episode, Dr. Denise shows you how to recognize those who have championed you on your leadership journey. Learn how to advocate women in your organization by finding mentors or mentees, celebrating their accomplishments, and allowing women's ideas be heard. Learn these strategies and more on today's episode. 

Take a listen and then join Dr. Denise on Instagram @drdenisesimpson to continue the conversation.

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Better said, women leaders suffer too. 

The myth that women who lead don't suffer because, well, why would they?

They're at the top. They're high achieving, high-performing individuals. How could they possibly suffer? 

They do. And they suffer in silence.

They would rather stay quiet than tell their employer they are suffering from anxiety, burnout, depression, loneliness, and many more ailments brought on by the pandemic. 

And perhaps by increased work demands, pressure from home-life struggles, lack of leader support, isolation and lack of connection, overwhelmed with an increase in parental duties, and well, just being a human in these uncertain times. 

On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares the guiding principle that all leaders should prioritize: Lead Thyself First. When a leader puts her needs, desires, and mental wellbeing first, she can then help others with their mental health recovery.

Tune in to learn the four steps to take immediately to put your mental wellbeing above all things. The Mental Health of Leaders episode is dedicated to women suffering in silence and who need support taking the next best steps to mental recovery. 

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program, the exclusive program for women leaders supported through life coaching and leadership development. Go to http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

DISCLAIMER: This episode or the information shared on this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional health advice, therapy, or psychological counseling. Please seek appropriate professional help or dial 911 if you have thoughts about harming others or yourself. In addition, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 for immediate support.

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/drdenisesimpson or @drdenisesimpson.

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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.

And those systems? They were designed to protect you, but now they’re limiting you.

In my latest episode, I break down the difference between your soul and your systems—and why that distinction changes everything.