The Inner Edge: Leadership, Self-Mastery, and Reinvention for a New Era
Janet Ioli, Executive Coach & Former Fortune 100 Executive
124 episodes
6 days ago
When life delivers unimaginable heartbreak, how do you keep leading, showing up, and holding on to yourself? In this tender and deeply human episode, Janet speaks with Lauren Stevens, a respected executive and former client, who lost her husband Chuck to glioblastoma after 19 months of courageous fighting. In the midst of grief and devastation, Lauren has had to keep leading her organization, caring for her daughter, and learning how to live in the “after” of loss. This conversation isn’t abo...
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When life delivers unimaginable heartbreak, how do you keep leading, showing up, and holding on to yourself? In this tender and deeply human episode, Janet speaks with Lauren Stevens, a respected executive and former client, who lost her husband Chuck to glioblastoma after 19 months of courageous fighting. In the midst of grief and devastation, Lauren has had to keep leading her organization, caring for her daughter, and learning how to live in the “after” of loss. This conversation isn’t abo...
When life delivers unimaginable heartbreak, how do you keep leading, showing up, and holding on to yourself? In this tender and deeply human episode, Janet speaks with Lauren Stevens, a respected executive and former client, who lost her husband Chuck to glioblastoma after 19 months of courageous fighting. In the midst of grief and devastation, Lauren has had to keep leading her organization, caring for her daughter, and learning how to live in the “after” of loss. This conversation isn’t abo...
If your body could hand you a report card right now, what grade would you get? In this solo episode, Janet shines a light on a truth we often push to the bottom of our priority lists: our health. High-achievers may believe their brilliance and productivity keep them in the game, but the reality is that the body—the container carrying it all—is what makes that brilliance possible. With her signature warmth and honesty, Janet shares both personal stories and client experiences to show why delay...
Do you ever feel like you’re running on fumes? Too exhausted, busy, and overwhelmed to even think about how you’re showing up as a leader? In this episode of The Inner Edge, Janet Ioli explores why your leadership presence isn’t something to “get to later,” but rather the very thing that transforms how you spend your time, your energy, and your life. Through a powerful story from a recent executive program, Janet shares the all-too-familiar refrain of leaders who feel “too tired to focu...
At some point in life, every one of us faces a moment of reckoning, the quiet knock inside that tells us we’ve outgrown a role, a title, or even an identity we’ve carried for years. In this episode of The Inner Edge, Janet explores the courage it takes to let go of who you’ve been to step into the person you’re becoming. Janet shares her own deeply personal story of moving from a successful corporate career into a new chapter as a creator, coach, and entrepreneur. Through her journey, she inv...
What happens when you step away from a senior corporate title and go out on your own? Ian Ziskin shares the emotional inner‑work and tough questions behind making the transition from CHRO to Executive Advisor and Consultant. In this episode, Janet and Ian explore what it really takes to move beyond the “golden handcuffs” of corporate life into a self-led, flexible, and purpose-driven chapter. From building credibility in a crowded space to learning how to slow down without guilt, this is an i...
What happens when decades of experience no longer seem to be valued? When you're quietly dismissed, overlooked, or labeled a "blocker"—despite still having the fire, brilliance, and drive? In this powerful solo episode, Janet Ioli names what so many leaders over 50 are silently feeling: the creeping sense of invisibility in organizations that prize what's new and shiny over what’s wise and seasoned. You’ll hear real stories from seasoned leaders who’ve faced the sting of being sidelined, and ...
If you’ve ever thought about making a change—starting something new, going back to school, or following a dream you’ve quietly tucked away—only to hear the voice in your head say, “Nah… It’s too late,” this episode is for you. In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Janet shares a story that shook her out of that ‘It’s too late’ mindset. In this story, you’ll meet a remarkable 96-year-old man whose life choices challenged every assumption about age, timing, and possibility. He rem...
We live in a world that bombards us with advice, hacks, tips, and strategies for doing life and leadership “better.” But what if the real answer isn’t more information, but more space? In this raw and soul-touching solo episode, Janet opens a new chapter of The Inner Edge podcast. She invites us into a more honest conversation about what it means to lead and live with our whole selves, especially when the outer performance doesn’t reflect the inner truth. Drawing from her deeply human experie...
Are You Ready to Stop Performing Success and Start Living It? If you're an executive experiencing leadership burnout recovery, this episode marks a turning point. I'm Janet Ioli, and after years of providing authentic leadership coaching to Fortune 200 leaders, I've discovered something powerful: the most transformative leaders aren't those who compartmentalize their lives—they're the ones who embrace executive life integration. This inaugural episode of The Inner Edge isn't just another lead...
Stop believing the lie that charismatic speakers are just "born that way." Every confident communicator you admire built their public speaking skills through deliberate habitual practice and self-awareness—and today, communication expert Ruth Milligan is pulling back the curtain on exactly how they did it. If you've ever felt your heart race before a presentation or wondered how to develop the kind of leadership communication that commands attention in any room, this episode will shatter your...
What if I told you that 95% of your leadership decisions aren't actually yours? In this raw and revelatory episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the invisible cultural conditioning that's been running your leadership show from behind the scenes. After years of coaching global executives and my own journey from perfectionist performer to authentic leader, I've discovered that most of us are leading from someone else's script – and it's time to rewrite the story. Your leadership presence and...
What if I told you that the most successful leaders are often the ones people fear most? In this raw and revealing episode of Leadership Presence, I pull back the curtain on how early childhood experiences and attachment styles create unconscious behavior patterns that can turn brilliant executives into emotional time bombs. Through the gripping story of "Derek" - a charismatic leader whose childhood wounds turned boardroom meetings into minefields - you'll discover why your body keeps the sc...
What if I told you that your biggest leadership struggles—the micromanaging, the sleepless nights worrying about team perception, the emotional distance you can't seem to bridge—aren't actually leadership problems at all? In this transformative episode of Leadership Presence, I'm revealing the psychological forces that are secretly running your leadership show. Discover all about attachment styles and how your earliest relationships are unconsciously dictating your leadership behaviors ...
You're a seasoned executive who's weathered countless storms, made million-dollar decisions under pressure, and built your reputation on steady leadership presence. But mention that upcoming keynote, and suddenly you're that terrified kid in third grade again, voice barely above a whisper, palms sweating at the thought of all those eyes on you. Your voice is either your greatest leadership asset or your biggest liability. And most leaders have no idea which one theirs is. My guest Jimmy Canno...
Are you drowning in uncertainty while everyone expects you to be the calm in their storm? In the third episode of this three-part series, I talk about leading through change and uncertainty when you're battling your own leadership anxiety behind closed doors. Hear what it really takes to maintain executive presence when everything feels like it's falling apart. Whether you're navigating government transitions, organizational chaos, or any limbo that has you questioning your leadership self co...
The ground is shifting beneath your feet. Contracts are uncertain. Funding is up in the air. And as a leader, you're expected to have all the answers when you're barely keeping your own head above water. In this raw and powerful episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to lead when the world feels like it's in free fall. In this episode, you will: Learn the three pillars of internal career security that make you invincible regardless of job market chaos or organizat...
Right now, seasoned executives everywhere are waking up in the middle of the night with that familiar knot in their stomach, wondering if their teams will survive the next policy shift or funding cut. In this raw and honest episode, I don't sugarcoat the reality that many leaders are facing. I dive straight into the messy, uncomfortable truth about managing leadership anxiety when your entire professional world feels like it's hanging by a thread. If you're tired of generic leadership a...
What if everything you've been taught about leadership is actually holding your team back? Join me as I sit down with Mike Abrashoff, former Navy commander and bestselling author of "It's Your Ship," who shattered traditional leadership paradigms by asking one simple question: "What do you think?" When Mike took command of USS Benfold, it was near the bottom of Navy performance metrics with an abysmal 8% retention rate. Through his revolutionary leadership approach of empowering his crew rath...
When was the last time you heard your true inner voice speaking through all the noise of expectations? In today's powerful episode of Leadership Presence, I (Janet Ioli) share the thunderbolt moment that changed everything for me—losing my father at age 60 before he could enjoy the retirement he'd been waiting for. This wake-up call sent me on a journey to discover my authentic leadership voice beneath layers of conditioning about being "nice," "pretty," and "agreeable." If you've been shape-...
Do you find yourself constantly seeking approval before making decisions at work? In this transformative episode of Leadership Presence, I tackle the confidence-crushing habit of seeking external validation in the workplace. I share the story of "Tanya," a brilliant executive who remained stuck in perpetual approval-seeking mode, and reveal the four powerful tools that can help you break free from this leadership trap. In this episode, you will be able to: Learn the difference between g...
The Inner Edge: Leadership, Self-Mastery, and Reinvention for a New Era
When life delivers unimaginable heartbreak, how do you keep leading, showing up, and holding on to yourself? In this tender and deeply human episode, Janet speaks with Lauren Stevens, a respected executive and former client, who lost her husband Chuck to glioblastoma after 19 months of courageous fighting. In the midst of grief and devastation, Lauren has had to keep leading her organization, caring for her daughter, and learning how to live in the “after” of loss. This conversation isn’t abo...
