https://cohostpodcasting.com <![CDATA[Path Forward: Real Conversations About Leadership]]> en 9b1d181a-1a42-4f6b-95f9-defaa9bff5b9 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:35:27 -0800 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:17:17 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com <![CDATA[Path Forward: Real Conversations About Leadership]]> https://files.cohostpodcasting.com/quill-file-prod/7d408271-1f41-4337-9cdd-ac45711d73e7/shows/9b1d181a-1a42-4f6b-95f9-defaa9bff5b9/cover-art/original_ae88edfb75d033eae325dfd4ebc44c3c.png https://www.cohostpodcasting.com episodic false https://feeds.cohostpodcasting.com/4WdTbirv tina@larjmedia.com 69422158-bbf6-4e8d-be63-415a29fb0136 <![CDATA[Behind-the-scenes with Jim ]]> Jim and his producer Katy take a break from interviewing guests to stop and reflect on what we’ve learned so far. Are there times when Jim thought he could have pushed harder? What are the types of questions Jim likes to ask to create deeper conversations and positive coaching outcomes?   

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0700 https://path-forward-real-conversation.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/behind-the-scenes-with-jim 25:41 Jim and his producer Katy take a break from interviewing guests to stop and reflect on what we’ve learned so far. Are there times when Jim thought he could have pushed harder? What are the types of questions Jim likes to ask to create deeper conversations and positive coaching outcomes?   

]]> Jim and his producer Katy take a break from interviewing guests to stop and reflect on what we’ve learned so far. Are there times when Jim thought he could have pushed harder? What are the types of questions Jim likes to ask to create deeper conversations and positive coaching outcomes?   

]]> false full 90774669-5d14-42e7-a81d-4b054dd185ed <![CDATA[Ageism At Work ]]> In this episode, Jim explores the need to stay engaged in our work and to finish strong as we begin to see the finish line. Jody and Jim discuss their experiences as older members of the workforce, and some of the challenges to being heard. How do organizations tap into the youthful energy of their employees, while also listening carefully to the wisdom of the elders? 

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0700 https://path-forward-real-conversation.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/ageism-at-work 27:09 In this episode, Jim explores the need to stay engaged in our work and to finish strong as we begin to see the finish line. Jody and Jim discuss their experiences as older members of the workforce, and some of the challenges to being heard. How do organizations tap into the youthful energy of their employees, while also listening carefully to the wisdom of the elders? 

]]> In this episode, Jim explores the need to stay engaged in our work and to finish strong as we begin to see the finish line. Jody and Jim discuss their experiences as older members of the workforce, and some of the challenges to being heard. How do organizations tap into the youthful energy of their employees, while also listening carefully to the wisdom of the elders? 

]]> false full a940214c-6fc5-4e8f-a50c-0a534b8efe65 <![CDATA[Holding Others Accountable ]]> One of the most common questions I hear is, “what can I do when someone I depend on isn’t performing?” I explore this issue of accountability with JT, along with the need for structure and “real” conversations to create clarity in our organizations.   

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://path-forward-real-conversation.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/holding-others-accountable 34:02 One of the most common questions I hear is, “what can I do when someone I depend on isn’t performing?” I explore this issue of accountability with JT, along with the need for structure and “real” conversations to create clarity in our organizations.   

]]> One of the most common questions I hear is, “what can I do when someone I depend on isn’t performing?” I explore this issue of accountability with JT, along with the need for structure and “real” conversations to create clarity in our organizations.   

]]> false full 30351d09-e54b-4897-8d80-84136d488fb2 <![CDATA[The Wounded Among Us ]]> Andrew is a decorated Iraq war veteran dealing with PTSD and its impacts on his personal and professional life. While having our conversation specifically about PTSD, we also talk about the nature of a leader’s relationship with co-workers, and the special responsibility we have to support one another and create safety and acceptance for those who carry heavy burdens of all kinds.   

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://path-forward-real-conversation.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/the-wounded-among-us 40:05 Andrew is a decorated Iraq war veteran dealing with PTSD and its impacts on his personal and professional life. While having our conversation specifically about PTSD, we also talk about the nature of a leader’s relationship with co-workers, and the special responsibility we have to support one another and create safety and acceptance for those who carry heavy burdens of all kinds.   

]]> Andrew is a decorated Iraq war veteran dealing with PTSD and its impacts on his personal and professional life. While having our conversation specifically about PTSD, we also talk about the nature of a leader’s relationship with co-workers, and the special responsibility we have to support one another and create safety and acceptance for those who carry heavy burdens of all kinds.   

]]> false full 31017999-748a-4276-853c-5921c58daacc <![CDATA[Tech and Transparency ]]> In this episode, I have a wide-ranging conversation with a busy and successful tech executive. We talk about the importance of transparency, the challenges of returning to the workforce as a parent, and the changing nature of the tech industry. 


Maria's company: https://synd.io/

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://path-forward-real-conversation.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/tech-and-transparency 36:57 In this episode, I have a wide-ranging conversation with a busy and successful tech executive. We talk about the importance of transparency, the challenges of returning to the workforce as a parent, and the changing nature of the tech industry. 


Maria's company: https://synd.io/

]]> In this episode, I have a wide-ranging conversation with a busy and successful tech executive. We talk about the importance of transparency, the challenges of returning to the workforce as a parent, and the changing nature of the tech industry. 


Maria's company: https://synd.io/

]]> false full 75032c9d-c42e-4cef-8223-3d38cecee17c <![CDATA[Getting Stuck and Getting Unstuck ]]> Chris is a person who has achieved significant success after hitting some roadblocks in mid-career. We explore the costs and implications of getting “stuck” and some of the ways we work through that. Chris provides a helpful model for all of us, but reminds us that the journey is never finished. 

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://path-forward-real-conversation.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/getting-stuck-and-getting-unstuck 33:13 Chris is a person who has achieved significant success after hitting some roadblocks in mid-career. We explore the costs and implications of getting “stuck” and some of the ways we work through that. Chris provides a helpful model for all of us, but reminds us that the journey is never finished. 

]]> Chris is a person who has achieved significant success after hitting some roadblocks in mid-career. We explore the costs and implications of getting “stuck” and some of the ways we work through that. Chris provides a helpful model for all of us, but reminds us that the journey is never finished. 

]]> false full bf66b6a4-f0be-4675-ae8e-4d9553dc7adb <![CDATA[The Crossroads ]]> Our guest Vicky is reeling from a bad work experience, and trying to find her footing after 27 years in tech. Listen as she processes what happened, tries to make sense of it, and gives serious consideration to what’s next. This episode also deals with that “middle” time of life when we may have to renew ourselves and take a different approach to our careers. 

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://path-forward-real-conversation.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/the-crossroads 37:51 Our guest Vicky is reeling from a bad work experience, and trying to find her footing after 27 years in tech. Listen as she processes what happened, tries to make sense of it, and gives serious consideration to what’s next. This episode also deals with that “middle” time of life when we may have to renew ourselves and take a different approach to our careers. 

]]> Our guest Vicky is reeling from a bad work experience, and trying to find her footing after 27 years in tech. Listen as she processes what happened, tries to make sense of it, and gives serious consideration to what’s next. This episode also deals with that “middle” time of life when we may have to renew ourselves and take a different approach to our careers. 

]]> false full 4420eee3-2f62-4cf8-8490-ddb385782d25 <![CDATA[The Accidental Leader ]]> Jim talks to Michael, who found himself elevated to the top position rather abruptly. We talk about his struggles to find himself in his new leadership role, to learn to trust his instincts, and his concerns about being the expert. We discuss the role of self-expression in leadership, and the folly of seeking perfection.

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:30:35 -0800 https://path-forward-real-conversation.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/the-accidental-leader 35:02 Jim talks to Michael, who found himself elevated to the top position rather abruptly. We talk about his struggles to find himself in his new leadership role, to learn to trust his instincts, and his concerns about being the expert. We discuss the role of self-expression in leadership, and the folly of seeking perfection.

]]> Jim talks to Michael, who found himself elevated to the top position rather abruptly. We talk about his struggles to find himself in his new leadership role, to learn to trust his instincts, and his concerns about being the expert. We discuss the role of self-expression in leadership, and the folly of seeking perfection.

]]> false full c264e9a3-8a83-4674-9029-d7c15b993c52 <![CDATA[Path Forward: Real Conversations About Leadership - Trailer]]> Path Forward: Real Conversations About Leadership invites you into unrehearsed conversations with people like you who are seeking to understand what it means to be a leader. In these conversations, Jim Hessler, the Founder of Path Forward Leadership and the author of Land On Your Feet, Not On Your Face, taps into his 4 decades of leadership experience to share perspectives and to challenge guests with provocative questions. The guests are real people who come to the dialog with humility, curiosity, and relatable challenges and perspectives.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:55:07 -0800 https://path-forward-real-conversation.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/path-forward-real-conversations-about-leadership-trailer 2:34 Path Forward: Real Conversations About Leadership invites you into unrehearsed conversations with people like you who are seeking to understand what it means to be a leader. In these conversations, Jim Hessler, the Founder of Path Forward Leadership and the author of Land On Your Feet, Not On Your Face, taps into his 4 decades of leadership experience to share perspectives and to challenge guests with provocative questions. The guests are real people who come to the dialog with humility, curiosity, and relatable challenges and perspectives.

]]> Path Forward: Real Conversations About Leadership invites you into unrehearsed conversations with people like you who are seeking to understand what it means to be a leader. In these conversations, Jim Hessler, the Founder of Path Forward Leadership and the author of Land On Your Feet, Not On Your Face, taps into his 4 decades of leadership experience to share perspectives and to challenge guests with provocative questions. The guests are real people who come to the dialog with humility, curiosity, and relatable challenges and perspectives.

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