In this special episode of The Tessa Tubbs Podcast, Tessa welcomes longtime friend, trusted advisor, and renowned executive coach Andra Brooks for a deeply insightful conversation on leadership wisdom that endures across industries, decades, and contexts.
Andra is an executive coach and organizational consultant with more than 30 years of experience in a wide variety of industries: financial services, energy, petrochemical, consumer products, pharmaceutical, biotech, technology as well as non-profits. Working across the globe, she combines psychology and business in her work with senior and C-suite leaders in roles that are of great scale, scope and complexity.
Together, Tessa and Andra explore timeless truths that shape effective leadership, including:
- Why self-awareness and self-identity are the bedrock of leadership success.
- How to cultivate curiosity and forward-thinking in rapidly changing environments.
- The importance of communication, both speaking and listening, in shaping culture and influence.
- Common tripwires that derail leaders, from resistance to change to lack of stakeholder awareness.
- Practical tools like stakeholder analysis and empathy mapping that help leaders build trust and stronger partnerships.
This conversation is packed with practical wisdom, reflection prompts, and actionable insights for leaders at every stage of their journey.
🔗 Bonus Resource: https://tessatubbs.com/wisdom-across-a-career-reflection-action-guide-free-resource/
Download a free tool inspired by today’s discussion to help you apply Andra’s timeless leadership lessons in your own context.
Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this episode will leave you inspired to pause, reflect, and lead with greater clarity, curiosity, and courage.
