In this episode, Christine explores The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz — a timeless guide to personal freedom and self-leadership. These four simple yet profound principles can transform the way you relate to yourself and others: Be impeccable with your word Don’t take anything personally Don’t make assumptions Always do your best Christine connects each agreement to her NeuroPositive framework, showing how Presence, Perspective, and Progress can turn these ideas into daily practice.

In this solo episode, Christine Schickinger explores a timeless communication method that helps you say less - and mean more: the Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto. If you’ve ever been told to “get to the point,” or struggled to make your ideas heard, this method will transform how you structure your thoughts, presentations, and even emails.

Bianca D’Alessio is one of New York’s top real estate leaders, a TV personality from Selling the Hamptons, and the author of Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact. In this episode, we talk about why purpose and intention matter more than goal-chasing, how to quiet the “brain bully” that sabotages success, and how to play the long game in leadership and life.

When success turns hollow, how do you find your way back to purpose? Christine talks with lawyer-turned-novelist Anusia Gillespie about burnout, healing, and her debut novel Soul Toll, which blends ambition with spiritual awakening.

What if your creativity didn’t have to please anyone but yourself? In this inspiring conversation, Amandine de Gaspari—a neurodivergent, purpose-driven coach—talks with Christine Schickinger about embracing your authentic voice, finding freedom in creativity, and redefining what it means to “be too much.”

In this inspiring episode of Lead Well!, I talk with Kevin Field, co-founder of WeFayo – a free platform connecting over 180 communities across the U.S. for families and individuals living with medical conditions or special needs. Kevin shares how his journey with his wife’s Crohn’s disease and raising a child with special needs turned into a mission: building a place where no one has to navigate health challenges alone.

What if respect and safety were the standard in every home? In this episode of Lead Well!, I speak with Sabrina Osso, founder and CEO of Osso Safe, about her mission to create safe environments where people live, learn, work, and play. Sabrina shares her powerful story as a survivor of violence, how her one-woman show grew into a movement, and why safety at home impacts every part of our lives - from school to the workplace. We also talk about her Home Safe Home children’s book, the Osso Safe property certification, and the small but impactful ways anyone can intervene to give power back to victims.

What if the answers you’ve been searching for were already inside you? In this conversation with Jamie Lerner, Integrating Wellbeing Therapist and co-author of The Ever Loving Essence of You, we explore how to shift the stories that keep us stuck, tap into our intuition, and build more authentic connections — with ourselves, others, and even nature.

In this episode of Lead Well!, Christine talks with Rebecca Bush, a specialist in dyslexia who brings both professional expertise and lived insight into what it means to learn differently. We explore: Why dyslexia is about much more than reading difficulties The hidden strengths of dyslexic thinkers – from creativity to problem-solving Practical ways to support children and adults with dyslexia How workplaces can better include neurodiverse talent Whether you’re a parent, teacher, leader, or someone navigating dyslexia yourself, this conversation will inspire you to see learning differences through a new lens.

When I asked Letitia Blanker how she was doing, she answered with two words: “I am.” In this conversation, Letitia opens up about a season when everything seemed to land at once: her father’s sudden illness, the end of a 20-year relationship, selling her home, losing her job—and then a breast cancer diagnosis just one month later. What surprised both of us: cancer didn’t break her. It gave her structure and even purpose for a time. We also talk about: Why she always wears purple, and what it means to her Discovering she’s highly gifted at 58, and how that reframed her story Her dream of becoming a different kind of funeral guide Living with the aftermath of loss while still moving forward It’s not a tidy story. But it’s an honest one—and if you’re in a hard stretch yourself, I think Letitia’s words will feel like company.

This week I talk to Pia Mailhot-Leichter. Her book "Welcome to the Creative Club: Make Life Your Biggest Art Project" is part memoir, part manifesto, and part gentle rebellion against the myth that “creativity” belongs only to the gifted few. We talk about: How Pia rediscovered her creativity on a Trans-Siberian journey Why neuroscience shows your best ideas come during rest (hello showers & daydreams!) The courage it takes to share meaningful creations — and why vulnerability connects us all Practical ways to create space for imagination, even in busy lives Why life itself is an “active sport” and you are the creative director of your own story

Apologies for the suboptimal audio. This topics seems so important we still decided to publish it. What really happens in the psychoanalyst’s office? Silences, dreams, and breakthroughs that can change a life. In this powerful conversation, Joan K. Peters shares her rare decision to reveal the private world of her psychoanalysis in her memoir Untangling. Twice in her life, Joan entered the deep work of exploring her psyche - once in her twenties, and again in her sixties. She opens up about loneliness, nightmares, family trauma, and the discoveries that brought her freedom. This episode is an invitation to look at the signals of your own psyche, and how awareness can lead to profound healing.

What if you’re not actually stuck — you’re just tuned into the wrong timeline? In this episode, I talk with Wendy Paquette, Reality Architect and master of energetic congruence, about how leaders (and anyone) can shift from outdated programming into an aligned, soul-led life.

Feeling burned out? Discover how nature can reset your nervous system and restore your energy. In this episode, award-winning landscape architects Elizabeth Boults and Chip Sullivan, authors of Wisdom of Place, share their R.O.O.T. method—a simple, science-backed way to reduce stress and reconnect with the world around you.

George Dubec has seen it all — from the disco era to scheduling Tony Robbins. In this episode of Lead Well!, I talk with The Ultimate Networker about what it takes to build authentic relationships in business and life — and why it matters more than ever today.

Can a dandelion heal your stress? Master healer and urban forager Megan Edge shares how to use nature as medicine—right in the middle of the city. From foraging lavender and seaweed to hugging trees and talking to plants, this conversation will shift how you see the natural world around you.

What does it take to become the #1 salesperson in the world—three times? In this powerful conversation, Holly A. Moe reveals it’s not about numbers, it’s about people, purpose, and mindset. In this episode of Lead Well!, Christine and Holly explore: Why growth mindset is more than a buzzword The surprising key to lasting sales success How personal transformation fuels professional impact Why EQ is a top performance predictor—and how to build it Holly shares her journey from top performer to founder of Matters of Growth, and why helping others grow is her deepest mission.

Feeling burned out or stuck on a path that no longer feels right? You’re not alone. In this inspiring conversation, Christine sits down with leadership coach and speaker James Robbins to talk about his personal journey from burnout to breakthrough—and the deeper work of discovering your true path. You’ll hear: – What led James to question his career in ministry – How burnout showed up in his body before his mind caught on – Why many of us follow outdated “maps” for success – What it really takes to lead with purpose, energy, and courage This episode will help you reflect, realign, and find your own call to climb.

In dieser besonderen deutschsprachigen Episode von LeadWell spreche ich mit Julien Gapin – Trainer für Deeskalation und Experte für Aggressionsmanagement mit über 25 Jahren Erfahrung in der Psychiatrie. Vom Hochsicherheitsbereich bis in die Wirtschaft: Julien zeigt, warum Beziehungsebene alles ist – und wie wir Menschen auch in emotional extremen Situationen erreichen können. Was du in dieser Folge lernst: Warum logische Argumente im Stress völlig ins Leere laufen Wie du mit wenigen Worten eine aggressive Situation entschärfst Was es wirklich braucht, damit Menschen sich gesehen fühlen Wie du dieses Wissen auch als Führungskraft im Alltag nutzen kannst

Can meditation replace sleep? Not quite — but both are essential. In this episode of Lead Well!, I unpack the real differences between meditation and sleep — how they affect your brain, your hormones, and your nervous system. You'll learn why both are vital, but in totally different ways. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel clearer after meditating than after a full night’s rest — this one’s for you. You'll learn: Why meditation is relaxation for the mind How sleep restores the brain physically What happens in your EEG, hormone levels, and stress system Practical ways to use both for more energy, clarity, and resilience