In this episode of the Bad Meetings Podcast, host Erika McKellar welcomes leadership coach and speaker Malcolm Larri. With over 25 years of experience, Malcolm shares his insights into leadership, managing change, and building high-functioning teams. Malcolm emphasizes the importance of managing both control and influence in leadership, alongside tools like neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to enhance communication. The conversation explores how even awkward or difficult meetings can provide valuable lessons for personal and professional growth.

In this episode of the Bad Meetings Podcast, host Erika McKellar sits down with Genna Kane-Gryziec, a seasoned professional in talent acquisition and executive coaching, to discuss the impact of bad meetings on workplace dynamics and personal well-being. Genna shares a deeply personal experience where a poorly managed meeting left her blindsided, questioning her professional reputation and ultimately leading to her departure from the company. The discussion highlights the importance of empathy, thoughtful communication, and effective feedback in leadership. Erika and Genna offer actionable insights on how to handle difficult conversations, the role of vulnerability in professional growth, and the critical need for proper management training to prevent toxic work environments.

In this episode of the Bad Meetings podcast, host Erika McKellar interviews Jason Loomis, the Chief Information Security Officer at Freshworks, about his experiences with improving meeting productivity. They discuss common pitfalls in meetings, such as unproductive discussions and the challenge of prioritizing risks in cybersecurity. Jason shares strategies like enforced time boxing and ensuring active participation from remote attendees to make meetings more efficient and engaging.

Erika McKellar chats with Dr. Elena Emma, a crisis coach, entrepreneur, and educator with a passion for humanizing organizations. They discuss Elena's journey from financial controlling to coaching, her innovative diagnostic tools for organizations, and the challenges of entrepreneurship.

In our first episode of the Bad Meetings podcast, host Erika McKellar invites executive advisor Satu Ahlman to share insights on transforming unproductive executive meetings into opportunities for greatness. They discuss common pitfalls in executive meetings and explore actionable strategies to improve communication, team performance, and leadership skills.