The Corporate Yogi Podcast
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDesigned for conscious leaders building extraordinary teams, the Corporate Yogi podcast spreads practical leadership advice fused with ancient spiritual wisdom. Julie is a mentor, a muse and visionary. You'll learn from her wisdom and be inspired by her authenticity. This podcast is the curation of lessons learned from Julie’s high-performance coaching clients. As a highly sought-after leadership coach, Julie works with leaders at major corporations including RBC, Deloitte, BMO, PwC, Facebook, Kellogg Schulich, Canadian Tire, Google, and Visa. She is a highly respected expert in the business community and believes that Monday morning should be more exciting than Friday afternoon.
This podcast takes a fresh approach to leadership development – it’s not your typical HBR or Ivy league philosophical approach. It leads with an angle of personal development, personal leadership, Business transformational, and team leadership, infused with many personal stories that are cheeky, relevant, and fun.
Julie is dedicated to building workplace cultures that employees actually brag about and helps clients with Leadership Excellence, Career Planning, Transition, Self-Reflection, Personal Development, Personal Brand Building, Employee Engagement and Retention Strategies.
In this podcast you will learn about Julie’s proprietary system called the Inner Design Method which helps you understand WHO you really are and WHAT you truly want. This powerful, intensive method uses personal development and reflection tools to unlock deep levels of awareness and personal connection. Topics within the method include discovery of Core Values, defining a Life Purpose Statement, Life Design Process (Reflect, Future and Present), Relationship Design Tools, Change Design Tools, the Belief Design Process, Identifying Key Saboteurs and their Core Messages, Trust Model and Team Theory, Growth Mindset Model and Leadership Legacy.
Popular topics from the podcast focus on growth mindset Vs fixed mindset, nurturing a Growth Hangover, living within a Comfort Zone Vs a Stretch Zone, how to build a Personal Leadership Brand and get comfortable with self-promotion. You’ll also discover what your Leadership Blind spots are, establish your Leadership Legacy and build trust with your team and understand how the trust model works. You’ll learn how to avoid the biggest hiring mistakes and tools to get out of the weeds and give away your LEGO. Other leadership tools include creating a Designed Alliance and designing a team offsite to use these Peak Experiences with your team to champion change and build trust with your team and use different models for change adoption.
Understanding how to work with introverts and extraverts on your team, and the benefits of infusing coaching skills and techniques into your leadership by asking powerful questions and leverage Emotional Intelligence, IQ, PQ and EQ.
Other great leadership topics include receiving feedback via a 360 Review report, giving effective and timely feedback, saying NO and setting boundaries and avoiding areas of self-sabotage like Imposter Syndrome, the Spotlight Effect and Pedestal Complex.
The podcast also features valuable lessons from relevant books and authors like Gay Hendricks, Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, Susan Scott, Brene Brown, Gary Keller, Brian Tracy, and of course classic books like Good to Great from Jim Collins and How to Win Friends and Influence People from Dale Carnegie.
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233: Champion your Change
April 23, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBINTRO: Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! Because you are a brilliant and powerful being and I want you to invest more time reflecting on WHO are being, not just WHAT you are doing. Doing is awesome, but BEING, well that is where the magic happens and what makes ...
Ask Powerful Questions
April 09, 2024 01:15 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBINTRO: Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! Because you are a brilliant and powerful being and I want you to invest more time reflecting on WHO are being, not just WHAT you are doing. Doing is awesome, but BEING, well that is where the magic happens and what makes ...
231: Avoid the biggest mistakes managers make
March 26, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBINTRO: Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! Because you are a brilliant and powerful being and I want you to invest more time reflecting on WHO are being, not just WHAT you are doing. Doing is awesome, but BEING, well that is where the magic happens and what makes ...
230: Build a Micro Culture
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBINTRO: Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! Because you are a brilliant and powerful being and I want you to invest more time reflecting on WHO are being, not just WHAT you are doing. Doing is awesome, but BEING, well that is where the magic happens and what makes ...
229: Motivate your Employees with AMP
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBHe really just got me - he knew that travel was my love language and it was the ultimate thing he could do to motivate me at that point INTRO: Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! Because you are a brilliant and powerful being, I want you to invest more time refle...
228 : Discover your Fear Fantasy
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIntro Teaser Today I want to tell you about Kate and her Fear Fantasy. She was an IC at a large mortgage company, had been there for years, she worked hard, harder than her colleagues and at most times harder than her boss. And every year when it was time for her performance conversation, she would pump herself up to have a conversation with her boss. She knew she deserved the promotion, BUT she was consumed by the fear, potential rejection and judgment she thought her boss would have wait...
227: Leverage the Circle of Control Model
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBSo this is the story of Sean and her high profile career as an IC at a high-profile law firm. She wanted so much to become a people manager but as with all people taking that step there were two major barriers standing in her way – one was actually getting herself into the role, and the second, more challenging barrier is learning how to be the great leader you envisioned yourself actually being. I’ll be the first to confess that eadership is so much easier on paper. We all know WHAT we need...
226: Create intimacy at your next team offsite
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBINTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and in your other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! You are a brilliant and powerful being and I want you to invest more time reflecting on WHO are being, not just WHAT you are doing. Doing is awesome, but BEING is where the magic happens and what makes you truly fe...
225: Set Goals for 2024
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBINTRO: Hey, it’s Julie Zuzek and welcome to the Corporate Yogi podcast. How the heck are you? I am very excited to be back in action with the podcast for this special episode to kick off the new year. For you regular listeners you know I had to press pause on the podcast during my maternity leave and there were a number of personal things that took all my time and attention. I’m happy to report, I’m back in action, have a wealth of new content to share and will be publishing bi-weekly episo...
224: Nurturing a growth hangover
April 12, 2022 17:13 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThis episode is dedicated to all growth junkies who love to learn and grow. There is a downside to growth though, when we spend all our time learning we start to feel a little burned out or exhausted. I call it a growth hangover and it happens when we spend a disproportionate amount of time outside of our comfort zone. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about growth hangovers.
223: The art of subtraction
April 05, 2022 16:07 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThis episode is dedicated to doing less and achieving more. In our culture of hyper consumerism and excessive consumption we are a society that loves to have more, acquire more, do more, be more and collect more. But is more always better? Find out the answer in this episode. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about the art of subtraction.
222: My BIG dream came true
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis episode is a personal one, it’s not business related and there aren’t any leadership tips for you to take away. Today we are talking about having BIG dreams and bringing them to life. I want to share a really, really exciting announcement that I’ve been working on for years. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about making our big dreams come true.
221: Play a bigger game
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis episode is dedicated to empowering women and helping them up level to play a bigger game. You’ll learn about the specific speech patterns women use that hold them back and discover tips to be more empowered in the workplace. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about playing a bigger game.
220: Trust breakers in a relationship
March 15, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBTrust is the root of all relationships, and if trust isn’t present then you can’t have a meaningful relationship. You’ll learn what a breach of trust looks like and how to handle it when it happens. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about trust breakers in a relationship.
219: Is your voice being heard
March 08, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIf you’re a woman working in business you’ve likely encountered this problem at some point in your career. I’ve encountered it, most of my female clients have experienced it and whenever I bring it up to other women, they’re quick to confirm that it has happened to them in the past. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about your voice being heard.
218: An annoying leadership habit
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBBeing indecisive is one of the most frustrating leadership habits. It impacts everyone you work with, and colleagues may start to lose confidence in your leadership. In this episode you’ll learn tools to become more decisive and be less of a fence sitter. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about this annoying leadership habit.
217: Discover the 3 levels of listening
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBListening is one of the most powerful things you can do as a leader, yet very few people invest the time and energy to do it right. In this episode you’ll learn about the 3 different levels of listening and when to use each one of them. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about the three levels of listening.
216: Don’t believe in the confidence fairy
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDid you know that believing in the confidence fairy holds us back from being courageous and doing things we deeply desire to do? It’s like a catch all excuse and I watch it attack many of my clients in all different circumstances. In this episode you’ll learn who is responsible for promoting the confidence fairy and 4 ways to stop waiting around for it to show up. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about the confidence fairy.
215: Stop standing in your own way
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHave you ever been aboard the struggle train when trying to get a specific task done? In this episode I share a story of a client who struggled for more than a year to update her resume and start searching for a new job. Although her saboteurs were telling her she was being lazy and unmotivated, she was just standing in her own way. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about standing in our own way.
214: Leverage the Conscious Leadership Model
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode you’ll learn a powerful model that will help you master your mindset and better lead your team. Learn the 3 key steps to use the model with others as well as the best environment to incorporate the model. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about the conscious leadership model.
213: Avoid the biggest hiring mistake
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode I reveal the biggest hiring mistake that leaders make – hiring in your own image. Once you make this mistake conscious, I guarantee you’ll never make it again. You’ll also learn 3 great tips to avoid making this hiring mistake. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s avoid the biggest hiring mistake.
212: The power behind situational blueprinting
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode you’ll learn about the power of situational blueprinting. You can use this tool to create a plan for an event, challenge or change and decide in advance how you want to react when it happens. It helps us prepare for the future scenario, by having a clear idea of what we are or aren’t going to do. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about situational blueprinting.
211: Are you tolerating an underperformer
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBToday’s episode is chock-full of tough love, as we address the unpopular topic of underperformers. This topic always evokes a long list of excuses and results in procrastination. In this episode you will learn the true impact of tolerating underperformers on your team, and you’ll learn the approach Netflix uses to continually weed out underperformers. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s stop tolerating underperformers.
210: Give away your LEGO
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWhen you truly care about the work you do, it can be hard to give it away. Imagine you created a new project, and then had to hand it off to someone. Would that be easy or hard for you? What would it feel like? Well, this is exactly what we’re discussing today. It’s known in the tech world as “Giving away your LEGO” and it can be hard to do. In this episode we explore the scenarios where it happens, why we struggle to do it and you’ll learn 4 key tips to help you master this in the future. S...
209: The art of reflection
December 15, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHave you ever heard of a successful CEO at an established company who spends all their time in the weeds, and micromanages their team members? I don’t think so. In this episode you will learn what reflection is and why it’s so important as a leader. You’ll also learn key tips to help you reflect regularly. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about the art of reflection.
208: Amplify your leadership legacy
November 15, 2021 15:22 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBYour leadership legacy is the culmination of every single interaction you have with others. Becoming intentional about your leadership legacy is perhaps the most important mindset shift you need to make as a leader. However, most leaders don’t spend any time thinking about it, or they misunderstand what it really means. The truth is, whether you’re intentional about your leadership legacy or not, you ARE impacting people through every single interaction. So, get out of your head, into your...
207: Discover your zone of genius
October 15, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIt is our destiny to be fulfilled by our work and feel like we’re having an impact. When we know what’s inside our zone of genius it helps us understand how and why we feel fulfilled. Our zone of genius includes activities we are uniquely suited to do, which is a combination of our unique gifts and strengths. It is where our superpowers live. In this episode you’ll learn the exercise to discover your zone of genius, and what actions to take after this critical discovery. So, get out of your ...
206: Shift your beliefs - Belief Laddering (Part 2)
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWelcome to part 2 of this two-part series on shifting your beliefs. You’ll learn how to shift your beliefs and trade in those low vibe beliefs for new ones that are more empowering. This is an important process that will enable you to start living your big, beautiful life. In the first part of this series, episode 205, you learned how to uncover your core beliefs through the Belief Mapping process. In this episode you’ll learn how to shift your current beliefs to more powerful ones with a pr...
205: Shift your beliefs - Belief Mapping (Part 1)
August 15, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBDid you know your beliefs dictate your reality? It’s true. Most people go their entire lives without understanding this. Welcome to this two-part series where you’ll learn how to shift your beliefs and trade in those low vibe beliefs for new ones that are more empowering. This is an important process that will enable you to start living your big, beautiful life. In this episode (Part 1 of 2) you’ll learn how to uncover what your core beliefs through the Belief Mapping process. Then in part 2...
204: The strategy behind vision boards
July 15, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBI’m often shocked how few people use vision boards to achieve their goals, or even understand exactly what a vision board is. In this episode you’ll learn what they are, why to use them and most importantly the process to create one. If you’ve never made one, you’re about to learn everything you need to know. If you have dabbled in the past, then get ready to learn some fresh tips to step up your manifestation game and digitize your creation. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let...
203: Build a Daily Practice
June 15, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBA Daily Practice is a dedicated time each day where you invest in learning, personal development, reflection, physical and mental conditioning, and visioneering for the future. It’s a daily investment in YOU where you gain clarity on who you are, what you’re doing and where you’re going. In this episode you’ll learn how to create one based on your personality, and 5 key tips to set yourself up for success. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s build your Daily Practice
202: When layoffs get awkward
May 15, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode we’re talking about layoffs, specifically how to respond after your colleagues depart the company. You’ll learn the best way to respond, what to say and most importantly, what not to say. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about layoffs.
201: Mind your Leadership Presence
April 15, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBEver hear the saying, “People don’t leave companies, they leave managers”? This means that sometimes we – as the leaders – are the problem. This episode is full of tough love as we talk about HOW you show up as a leader, and how your presence impacts everyone around you. Spoiler alert, if you’re trying to act too competent, you may be inviting your team to be lazy. Whenever your team isn’t showing up how you want them to, it’s time to hold up the mirror and check in on your leadership. So, g...
200: The art of self-promotion
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBTo honor Women’s History month, this episode is dedicated to women across the globe and their amazing accomplishments. In this episode you’ll learn the 5 biggest myths about self-promotion, and you’ll gain a new perspective on how to self-promote and receive compliments. You’ll also learn 5 powerful tips to build your self-promotion muscle and 10 quick ways to sing your own praises. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s master the art of self-promotion.
199: Watch for your Stay Quiet Saboteur
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThis February we recognize Black History Month in Canada and the US and I’d like to address a pattern I’ve noticed with clients and peers. In this episode you’ll learn how your sneaky Saboteurs prevent you from having courageous anti-racism conversations, and from telling others about your lived experiences. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s get conscious about your Stay Quiet Saboteur.
198: Welcome to Relationship Design
January 15, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBRelationship Design is an alignment tool to co-create an empowered, intelligent, and dynamic relationship. By using this tool you fast track trust, connection and psychological safety. You’ll learn how to reflect on your relationships and determine if they’re performing on track. With Relationship Design, you don’t leave the relationship to chance, you intentionally design the relationship and create an agreement outlining how you’re going to work together. So, get out of your head, into you...
197: Close the year with powerful questions
December 15, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWell, that’s a wrap on 2020. Thank goodness. In this episode I share an important powerful question to use in 2021 that demonstrates your empathy and kindness. I also share 10 key reflection questions you can use to do a personal review of 2020. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s close out 2020.
196: Is this cultural appropriation?
November 15, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn today’s episode I talk about cultural appropriation and changing my business name. Sigh. This was a tough decision and I consulted with experts and people I admire. I walk you through the entire process and explain what criteria I used to make the decision. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about the importance of cultural appropriation.
195: Our 5 Year Podversary
October 15, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBGuess what? We’re celebrating the 5 year anniversary of this podcast. Woo hoo. In this episode you’ll learn the top 5 lessons that helped me hit this milestone. I challenge you to pick one that applies to you. I also recap the top 5 most popular episodes of all time. So get out of your head, into your heart and put your party hat on to celebrate 5 amazing years.
194: Prepare for your 360
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIf you’re climbing the corporate ladder, you’ll likely do a 360 review at some point. This episode explains what a 360 is, how and why we do them, and is chock full of tough love, wisdom and a few personal confessions. After listening you’ll know how to mentally prepare yourself, avoid common pitfalls, and you’ll have 5 key tips to get you through the process. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s prepare for your 360.
193: A tale of 2 job offers
August 15, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode you’ll learn 5 reasons why the job market is heating up, how recruiters are wooing top talent, and strategies to keep your team loyal and engaged. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about competitive job offers.
192: Let your freak flag fly
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHow much time and effort do you spend trying to show others that you’re perfect? In this episode we’ll explore your freak flag and you’ll learn how to introduce others to parts of yourself you thought you had to hide. So get out of your head, into your heart and let your freak flag fly!
191: My pledge for racial equality
June 14, 2020 01:58 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode I want to focus solely on the Black Lives Matter movement, pledge my support as an ally and state my commitment to learn and educate myself. I do recognize this podcast is a channel of influence, and although I am not an expert on the topic of anti-racism, I am a leader and some of you look to me as a teacher. So I will share my experience over the last few weeks and what I am pledging to do for change.
190: What is your escape fantasy?
May 15, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode I’ll introduce you to escape fantasies. Do you have one? Escape fantasies are a secret longing to do something different with your life. It might be a big, bold adventure or it could involve making drastic changes to live a more simplified life. Exploring your escape fantasy will reveal important changes for your life today, and direction for your future. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s explore your escape fantasy.
189: Change Fatigue
April 15, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAs a result of this global pandemic we are experiencing change fatigue in a new and more dangerous way. Every single aspect of our lives has changed and we are exhausted and overwhelmed. In this episode we explore growth hangovers and 4 key tips to deal with change fatigue. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about change fatigue.
188: Lead your team through crisis
March 15, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBMany leaders are struggling through this global crisis and it’s been hard on many different levels. We feel like we’ve lost control and have no idea how long we’re going to be here. This episode will guide you how to show up through this crisis and lead your team. You’ll learn to select 3 words to define your leadership through this crisis and 5 tips to help lead your team. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s lead your team through crisis.
187: Leadership blind spots
February 15, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThis episode is dedicated to leadership blind spots. Like it or not, we all have them. The question is, do want to address them or do you want to live in ignorant bliss? You’ll learn 3 important truths about feedback and 3 tips to uncover your blind spots. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about leadership blind spots.
186: Building trust in your team
January 15, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBTrust is one of the critical elements of building a strong team. If trust isn’t present on a team or in a relationship, you can’t really know each other at a deep level. I strongly believe that if you don’t have trust, you don’t have a relationship. And yes, that’s a bold claim. In this episode you’ll learn why I don’t believe in doing trust falls, and I also reveal a powerful trust-building exercise I do with teams. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about trust.
185: Stop mainlining misery
December 15, 2019 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.47 MBIn this episode you’ll learn why comparing is one of your biggest sources of misery. Unlike other toxic behaviours that slowly erode your self-esteem, comparing makes us feel bad instantly. You'll learn why comparing is dangerous and how to stop doing it. So get out of your head, into your heart and stop mainlining misery.
184: Powerful Communication – Part 3
November 25, 2019 21:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBWelcome to Part 3, the final episode in this series on Powerful Communication. In this episode you’ll learn the three different levels of listening and how to engage in deep listening. You’ll also learn 3 great tips to improve your listening skills. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about powerful listening.