Lead with Levity

By: Heather Walker Ph.D.
  • Summary

  • Feeling the pressure? This podcast will equip you with the tools you and your team need to rise above it. If you want to create the kind of work environment that your team can get excited about, where people feel valued and connected, then this is the show for you. Tune into interviews with bestselling authors, executive coaches, consultants, and managers in a league of their own. Extending research to the workplace, Dr. Heather Walker sheds light on the power of levity at work. "Join me in my journey to find workplace solutions that improve work climate, the culture, and that support a positive employee experience. I talk to leaders across industries to find out what they do to improve their work environment through levity, better management, and survey insights."https://www.leadwithlevity.com
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Episodes
  • Drop the spatula: You’re the chef, not the line cook
    Apr 21 2025

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    Ever find yourself buried in work that technically isn’t even your job anymore? You know you should delegate, but somehow, it feels easier (or safer) to just do it yourself. Sound familiar?

    In this episode, we’re flipping the script on delegation. Because real leadership isn’t about doing everything—it’s about making sure everything gets done.

    We’ll cover:
    ✔ Why delegation feels so hard (and how to get over it)
    ✔ The #1 mindset shift that makes letting go easier
    ✔ How to ask the right questions before delegating
    ✔ What to do when your team is junior, stretched thin, or error-prone
    ✔ Why mistakes will happen—and why that’s actually a good thing

    If you’re tired of being overwhelmed and ready to step into true leadership, this one’s for you.

    If this hits home, DM me on Instagram @leadwithlevity or LinkedIn @ https://linkedin.com/in/leadwithconfidence

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    Did you have any lightbulb moments while listening? Share it with us on Instagram @leadwithlevity or visit our website leadwithlevity.com so we can talk about it!

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    31 mins
  • Comedy, Confidence & the Power of Trying Something New
    Apr 14 2025

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    What if the thing that brings you joy… is the thing you’re most afraid to try?

    In this special International Humor Month episode of the Lead with Levity Podcast, Dr. Heather Walker sits down with UK-based comedian Stea to talk about the courage it takes to chase joy—even when the odds (and audience) feel stacked against you.

    What’s in this episode:

    • How Stea overcame self-doubt to step on stage for the first time
    • Why your “weirdness” might be your greatest strength
    • And how to find your people by being yourself

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    Did you have any lightbulb moments while listening? Share it with us on Instagram @leadwithlevity or visit our website leadwithlevity.com so we can talk about it!

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    10 mins
  • Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Insider Secrets from a Fortune 500 Recruiter
    Apr 7 2025

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    If you've ever played it safe during a job offer—or stayed silent when you knew you deserved more—this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Heather Walker sits down with salary negotiation expert John Gates, founder of Salary Coach, to reveal the insider strategies companies use to save money... at your expense.

    With decades of recruiting experience and over 75,000 job offers under his belt, John shares how you can negotiate more money, more flexibility, and a bigger title—without risking your offer or your relationships. From navigating the application box that asks for your salary expectations, to the under-the-radar power of political sponsorship, John breaks it all down with precision and empathy.

    Whether you’re aiming for a raise, a new role, or a seat at the leadership table, this episode delivers the clarity and courage you need to stop playing small and start commanding what you’re truly worth.

    🎧 Listen in to learn:

    • Why negotiation starts before you even apply
    • How to position yourself as the obvious choice (even in a saturated market)
    • The exact moment to ask for a raise—and when it’s too late
    • How to make yourself promotable without begging for it
    • What most onboarding programs miss (and how to reverse-engineer your first-year success)

    Support the show

    Did you have any lightbulb moments while listening? Share it with us on Instagram @leadwithlevity or visit our website leadwithlevity.com so we can talk about it!

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    38 mins
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